CJ's Grilling ended up being one of the few places we visited twice during our Fourth of July road…read moretrip through Bryson City, and that's saying something. Our first visit was great. They had a young one-man musician performing, and while I can't remember his name, he did an excellent job. He honestly ended up being our favorite live entertainment of the entire trip. His performance was one of the reasons we wanted to come back. On our second visit for the Fourth of July, we were excited to catch the advertised live band. The sign said they would start at 7:30, but they were just beginning to set up at that time and didn't look close to playing until much later. We were also a little disappointed that Friday karaoke wasn't happening because of the holiday weekend. We had really been looking forward to it. That said, the food absolutely made up for it. The chicken wings were outstanding--easily some of the best wings we had during our trip. The pork rinds were another surprise favorite and are perfect for sharing while enjoying a drink. CJ's has that laid-back, small-town mountain vibe that's easy to appreciate. If you're passing through Bryson City, it's a great place to stop, relax, and grab some food and drinks. My only recommendation is to call ahead if you're planning your evening around karaoke or live music, just to make sure the schedule is accurate. We'll definitely stop back the next time we're in Bryson City. Great food, friendly atmosphere, and a place that's worth checking out.

Decided to stop here for lunch. Good service, good food, cold beer…read more What more do you need.

We had dinner here and it was delicious! This place has a small town diner vibe to it. The service…read morewas good even with it being busy. We had to wait to be seated but it was well worth it. I ordered the chicken pasta with blackened chicken and cajun seasoning. The alfredo sauce is home made. Everything tasted great and was big portions.

This place is really awesome. Has an old school restaurant feel to it. My wife and I both had sweet…read moretea and we shared some fried pickles. We both got different burgers along with homemade chips. Very delicious! The wait staff was super friendly too! Highly recommend this place!

This place is definitely one of the best places I've been to in a while. The vibe here is really…read morechill, and it's just overall a comfortable environment. The place also has a pool table, which you can use for free, along with online trivia you can play on the TV. However, there was no wi-fi here. For my order, I went with the black and bleu burger with fries and a coke. My family also ordered a pizza, so I had that too. This took 25 minutes to come out. Taste-wise, the burger was delightful, the fries tasted great, my pizza was scrumptious, and you just can't go wrong with a Coca-Cola. Sue, our server, did great and was nice to us. I can definitely see myself coming back up here, thank you so much.

We were in Cherokee for the day and drove over to Bryson City for dinner. The employees are very…read morewelcoming and sweet. We sat on the patio and watched the trains, the scenery was stellar. Also entertaining bc cops were pulling people over left and right . We started with the spinach dip and garlic knots. They went down quick, the spinach dip was delicious! My boys loved the knots. For entrees we got the kids cheese pizza, pretty big slice for $3.5, we were impressed and our 11 year old demolished it and was full! My husband raved about the lasagna and the chicken margarita pizza was yummy! I'd never had it with chicken on a margarita and was delighted with how good it was! I'd definitely try this again! The vibe was good!

The food, atmosphere and service were amazing at this quant little hidden gem in Bryson City, NC…read more Reservations required. Highly recommend. Don't forget to get a nightcap from the bar and take it up to the rooftop terrace. Amazing place.

The food and service was excellent. Super adorable and clean. Would highly recommend and would…read morecome back!!

Bring your hunger and a big belly because these meals are huge. I would recommend sharing the…read morenachos with at least 2 people. The burger could also be shared if you are a small portion eater. All the food was impressive and the special nachos for cinco de mayo -carnitas nachos- were simply amazing!!! The roasted corn really made this dish pop and give it a mouthwatering sweetness. Grab a beer, enjoy the picnic atmosphere, and enjoy some really good food truck awesomeness. So glad our NOC kayak instructor Kyle recommended this place!

Loved this Food Truck! We're camping in the Smokies and needed a place to eat for the night. The…read moreservice was so sweet and patient with our big group. Their fries with ranch are really good! The cheesy fries are kind of like a queso consistency but just cheddar. The burgers are build-your-own so it was very fun to choose what you want. I wouldn't recommend getting the grilled onions on your burger as they're not cooked long enough. Other than that, everything else was great. The atmosphere is great as well. You can sit at the restaurant across from it, or make a quick walk to a restaurant across the bridge that has rooftop seating. Come here for great burgers and great vibes!

Best food in Bryson city no doubt, great customer service also! Get the combo with the hurricane…read morechicken and Kalua pork, you wont regret it

We had heard so many people recommend Rice Wagon while visiting Bryson City that we had to give it…read morea try--and we're glad we did! We ordered the Chicken Katsu and the Bankai Chicken Katsu. Both dishes were similar, with one served with macaroni salad, rice, and crispy chicken, while the other came with rice, furikake, chicken, and a fresh cabbage salad. The menu is simple, but every bite was packed with flavor. The service was outstanding. The young man working the food truck provided service that honestly rivaled what you'd expect at a full-service restaurant. He was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely cared that we had a great experience. The setting is another bonus. The food truck is tucked behind a brewery, making it the perfect place to grab a drink, relax, and enjoy a delicious meal in a quiet, laid-back atmosphere. Out of all the places we tried during our trip, this was some of the simplest food--but also some of the most flavorful. It proves that you don't need a huge menu to make memorable food. We 100% recommend Rice Wagon if you're in Bryson City. Great service, delicious food, and a wonderful atmosphere!

This place is awesome! Best Grilled Chicken Salad I have ever had…read more I asked the owner how the chicken tastes like that. He said they use a seasoned grill, so all those different tastes from everything cooked on the grill are mixed in. That taste really popped! And the vegetables were super fresh. I even enjoyed the bacon bits (not like me). I preferred the Thousand Island dressing over the Italian dressing for this meal. I didn't eat the egg (I only eat scrambled eggs). The second trip was more of a breakfast meal and also very strong. Super-fresh fruit, eggs cooked very well done as requested, good bacon, and quality toast. I would give the first meal a 10 and the second meal a 9.4. Both incredibly high. The staff is very friendly, the prices are fair, and they will accommodate anything you want that isn't on the menu as long as they have it. Highly Recommended!

If you're looking for a good country breakfast with friendly people, this is the place. Definitely…read morearrive early before 8am, otherwise you'll be waiting for a table. Everything was very tasty. Husband thought his gravy could've been a little hotter. Other than that, no complaints.

Delicious burgers, fries, and shakes! Very quick and I loved that they have a gluten free bun…read moreoption!! It's in a fun setting right on the creek, where you can watch the tubers float down in front in you. Very friendly staff, and they gave suggestions on what was tasty.

This is great treat when you visit Deep Creek. You can sit near river and watch the tubers as they…read moreexit the water. The burgers are great and are very tasty They offer moon pie milkshake I'll be sure to try next time.