This is the most wonderful Italian restaurant that I have tried around the sylva/cullowhee area…read more The food is really delicious, the drinks were really crisp and good, and the servers and cooks were very quick and friendly. The inside is very cute and nicely decorated with an earlier 2000s tuscan look. There is awesome popular music playing as you eat. the price for the portion size is also not bad at all!!

Service was so late as we ordered and were quoted a pickup time of 7:23-7:27, stood inside the…read morestore over 20 minutes after our quoted time waiting for our food. It gets better! At 7:48 they told us they forgot one of our dishes LOL absolute worst experience I've ever had They also don't have any take out silverware so bring your own lol! Ambiance is not all that you're eating in a sav-mor plaza. Food was decent but nothing worth waiting an hour for, really. I'd cook this same dish at home in half the time it took them to make it.

One of my new favorites! I love that this place is on the water and the beer is delicious. They…read morehave a lot of unique options that are not too much or trying too hard. Super friendly bartenders. They had a food truck outside though we didn't get anything. Great seating, dog friendly. Right downtown, but pretty easy to find parking. Stellar spot.

Bartenders nice and helpful. Lots of beers that change throughout the year. Best part is one of the…read morefew bars in Sylva that stay open until midnight! Dog friendly. No food but permanent food truck (Cosmic Take Out) next door and they'll bring your food to Innovation for you.

Good beer, dog friendly and laid back atmosphere! We've been twice and it hasn't disappointed!read more

Really great food and beer. They have about one menu that they turn into a few different menus to…read moreappease vegans and food allergies etc. I got a salad with pulled pork added, and it was affordable and delicious. They have really great beers and really friendly staff. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

I was there on a Friday and sat at the bar. They have a $3 PBR cans special on Fridays so I had…read moresome a couple of those. I ordered the pickle brined chicken sandwich. It normally comes with lettuce, tomato, pickle, and special sauce. I didn't want a mayonnaise based sauce....trying to cut some calories since I'm already having a deep fried sandwich! I instead got a smear of buffalo hot sauce which was a really good substitute. The sandwich was super crisp and spicy. Very good! My only gripe is that when I get a sandwich at a restaurant, I expect some type of side dish. It could be a small amount of fries or some potato chips but something. R&R has lots of good sides so they could offer some free fries but then encourage up charge sides for one of their delicious options like their truffle fries. Ive eaten there a few times and each time, very consistent, good food!! Bartender Chynna was very nice. Bar was getting busy but she handled everyone efficiently and friendly.

Stopped in for lunch and we were seated promptly and greeted by our waitress. We had iced tea and…read moreour waitress suggested several favorites for lunch. I had the burger and fries and my wife had the Korean Steak Bowl. Everything was delicious and we enjoyed the meal. The crowd was minimal and the restaurant was fairly quiet everything was clean and we will go back in the future.

On 07MAY2026, my family and I had lunch at Speedy's Pizza, which is behind the Sylva Hospital. All…read more3 of us had food side salads and we shared the large Greek pizza. The pizza crust was as good as the original Speedy's downtown Sylva location and much than their intermediate location. Bela was a sweet and busy server. Although Speedy's is closed Wednesdays, they are open for lunch and dinner, so don't believe the notification that they are temporarily closed. Go to Speedy's and enjoy their awesome pizza crust!

Stopped here to pick up food for a work event today. Pizza was okay for this area but not something…read morei would go out of my way for. Heavy on the sauce and very sweet. Was both surprised and impressed on how many local craft beers were available both on draught and in can/bottles. Seems like it could definitely be the local watering hole. Service was pretty good and the food came out quick so no complaints on that end. Would i stop here again next time im in the area? Maybe for the beer!

Really cool vibe. Great food, Great people and Live Music to…read moreprovide a Great Experience! No matter if your a Local or just visiting, you need to check them out!

We stopped in for lunch after an eye appointment in Sylva. The server was attentive to our needs…read more We did note some food crumbs in the booth seat we sat in and the seats were needing some repairs as there were tears in the bench. Our food was delicious and was almost as ordered, I don't eat raw onions and requested that they be left off of my sandwich, however when I received my sandwich it was loaded with red onions. I picked them off and ate the sandwich rather than complaining.

I purchased 3 large Friday night, all 3 were overcooked, dried out. It was like eating pizza jerky…read more I did not want to get little Ceasars because I don't like them and was happy to see Sylva had a domino's, well going there was a huge mistake !

If I could give zero stars, I would. I ordered my pizza over the phone and couldn't have been more…read moreclear on my building and apartment number. Yet, after over an hour, my driver arrives just to drive away and never knock on my door. When I called to ask what the problem was, every excuse was horribly made. First they said they didn't have my apartment number (which I gave over the phone more than once, so the person who took my order should have taken the responsibility to annotate that). They then said that they tried to call me to confirm my address, but the number they called said that they never ordered pizza. Well, I've had the same phone number for almost 6 years and not only is it linked to my profile, but seriously what other number could they have possibly called??? To make matters worse, I decided to call up again to speak with a manager about the negligence and inconvenience of this situation. Almost the entire time, she made it obvious that she could not care less about anything I was saying. All I could get out of her for the first half of the conversation was "I wasn't there that night so..." or "I wasn't the one that took your order so..." She offered more excuses that didn't add up to anything other than negligent staff. Finally she tossed a free credit at me which should've been offered long before we got to the point in our conversation. I wanted clarity on the free credit with details such as how that would show up for delivery fees, and I can't even guarantee the information she gave me was genuine or accurate as she very obviously just wanted to get off the phone with me. I asked for her name to report to higher management because I was extremely unsatisfied with her attitude the entire phone call despite my attempts to settle this situation in a calm manner. She says that she doesn't give her name to customers. Well that's fine... but when I use that free credit I hope EVERYTHING is free.

I just popped in here while walking around Sylva. I didn't expect much but the cider beer was so…read moregood and the staff was so cool that I stayed for hours and ended up ordering food--despite what their Magic 8-Ball said. This is simply a friendly place with good food, great beer, and amazing prices. Definitely recommended!

This is the portobello burger. It's has spinach artichoke on it. It was good but super messy. The…read moretator tots side dish are always good. They top them with parmesan and seasonings. I stopped in for a quick bite on Tuesday night and it turned out to be trivia night. Don't come that night unless you're actually playing trivia because every time I tried to sit down, I was told the seat was reserved. Wide variety of beers and I like how they include description on the menu. Some places like Lazy Hiker just have the name and you have to ask the bartender what each one is like.

The food is always great and have been here many times. I love the veggie burger, which is not…read moretypical - made of all fresh ingredients like black beans and sweet potatoes. French fries are hand cut and burgers are super juicy and big with lots of ooey-gooey cheese. Sweet potato quesadillas are also good. Small menu with about 10 items. You really can't go wrong. Picnic tables outside and you can bring your dog. Innovation brewery right there where you can grab a beer and bring it to your table. You can also sit at innovation and cosmic will bring your food to you there.

Probably the best burger in Sylva. The hand cut fries are also very good, whether plain or with the…read morenumerous options to dress them up. On a sunny and warm day like yesterday, it's very pleasant to sit by Scott Creek and eat on the picnic tables. Service is a little slow, but that's only because everything is being cooked from scratch. It's worth the wait. It's a little pricey, but you'll know where the money went when you dig in.

South of Philly is an outstanding lunch and dinner spot if you're craving quality sandwiches and…read moreflavorful wings. When we first walked in, the first thing I noticed was that it wasn't very crowded. Sometimes that can be a red flag--but in this case, it turned out to be a hidden advantage. The food came out fast, fresh, and piping hot. From the first bite, I knew we were in for something special. The atmosphere has more of an old-school, no-frills vibe. It's not flashy or over-the-top, which actually made the experience better. I walked in with neutral expectations--not expecting anything extraordinary, but not expecting anything bad either. What I got completely exceeded that middle-ground mindset. Their menu offers a wide variety of options, but I went with something classic and comforting: a Philly cheesesteak (no mushrooms), upgraded with Cheese Whiz, along with sweet chili chicken wings and a side of onion rings. Let's start with the wings. The sweet chili sauce was perfectly balanced--just the right touch of heat paired with a subtle sweetness. Even fully sauced, the wings maintained their crispiness, which is not easy to do. If I had to critique anything, I'd say the blue cheese could be upgraded--but that's a minor note in what was otherwise a near-perfect execution. The Philly cheesesteak was equally impressive. The bread was soft yet sturdy, packed generously with meat, cheese, and vegetables from edge to edge. Every bite was balanced and satisfying. The onion rings were exactly how I like them--thin, crispy, well-seasoned, and fried to a perfect golden crunch. Everything from the food to the drinks, the atmosphere, and the customer service was on point. The only thing I passed on was dessert. The cookies didn't look as fresh as I would've liked, so I decided to skip it this time. That said, it didn't take away from an otherwise top-tier experience. Whether you're looking for a dine-in lunch, dinner, takeout, or delivery, South of Philly absolutely delivers. I genuinely don't think this place gets the attention it deserves. It's a hidden gem, and I will definitely be back to explore more of the menu. If the staff has recommendations next time, I'm all in--I'll be there to try them. Highly recommended.

We stopped by for lunch and we were pleased with our food. Ordered wings and fries at the waiters…read morerecommendation. Our food was prepared fresh and served in a prompt manner. It was delicious. The restaurant is clean and accommodating.