Such a beautiful location and incredible view of the lake! The food is wonderful!…read more I will definitely be back!

While visiting family in NC, we decided we wanted to go kayaking. My mom and her friends have…read morekayaked here multiple times so we chose to book kayak rentals here. I was a little late calling to go through booking and was happy they still had kayaks available on a Sunday during the holiday weekend. The person I spoke with was very nice and helpful in figuring out the best option for our large group of 5 adults and six kids. We ended up with three singles for the older kids and doubles for adults to take the smaller ones and a double for my mom and bf since she prefers the sit on top models that only come in double. Checking in was easy and we were brought to the shore after a short wait. An attendant helped us and the kids get settled. I at first flipped because I overcorrected and realized it was best to have my niece in front instead of back and then we were fine. I appreciated the attendant being patient with my complete lack of grace. We enjoyed two hours of kayaking. The lake was so beautiful with the lovely mountain scenery surrounding us. The kids absolutely loved when boats came by and we steered into their wakes. The boaters on the water were very respectful in keeping a distance so we never felt overwhelmed by wake or unsafe. It was a wonderful time on the water and very peaceful. The pricing was also very reasonable with a special for free single kayaks for the kids. We returned and got changed. There is only one changing room I saw which also had one bathroom so that's a bit tough, but it's large enough that a few members of a family can go in together if needed. The restaurant upstairs looked good, but once we sat to wait for a table, it was clear the kids were pretty tired and ready to go home so we didn't eat here this time. Overall, we had a great time on our family kayaking adventure and enjoyed making memories at this beautiful spot.

Great menu, great waitstaff, and beautiful views right on the Nanthahala River. Lots of fun to see…read morethe thru hikers in the spring in the fall since it's right on the A.T. Highly recommend.

We ate here after a day of white water rafting. Was only a block away from the outfitter. Great…read morelocation on the river. They had a great menu and something for everyone... including a bar. Seating inside or out. Service was outstanding. Will eat here again when we are in town. Some of what we ate... pizza ( surprisingly VERY good, grilled cheese, salads, chili ... also good options for gluten free dairy free family member

Tapoco Tavern was one of the absolute highlights of our North Carolina road trip…read more Nestled in the mountains along the river near the Tail of the Dragon, this place is breathtaking. The setting alone is worth the drive, with beautiful mountain views and a peaceful riverside atmosphere. If you're looking for a scenic lunch stop, this is it. The food was just as impressive. I ordered the trout salad--my first time ever trying trout--and it was incredible. Fresh, flavorful, beautifully presented, and one of my favorite meals of the entire trip. One thing to know before you go: there is little to no cell service in the area, so you'll want to connect to the property's Wi-Fi if you need directions or want to use your phone. We'll absolutely be back. Between the scenery, the food, and the overall experience, this is a place I would recommend to anyone exploring the mountains.

Lovely location along the Cheoah River just before the Tail of the Dragon. Even with how busy they…read morewere on a weekend we didn't have to wait long for seating near the river. The food was quite enjoyable- I really liked my nachos with pulled pork, and the service was super friendly as well.

Food, service and ambiance were all above par. One of the only fine dining restaurants you will…read morefind in Bryson City.

The Village Bistro is pricey ($30/person before drinks), but for good food with a spectacular…read moreambiance you will not find better anywhere in the area. Our gracious server started us out with warm bread with the best pesto, spice, garlic in olive oil combination I've ever had. It is a simple recipe that the chef of Village Bistro has concocted into something orgasmic. They should sell it by the bottle. Three entrees we tried were the shrimp, the trout, and the steak filet with a crab cake on the side. None of the entrees got high marks. The shrimp were good, but served with a red sauce, and (possibly) bacon that took away from the quality of the shrimp. If you go, try the shrimp grilled. The trout was prepared well, but the diner who ordered it thought it was "muddy." Not sure what that means, but you can't blame the cook. Lastly, was my entree. The steak filet was cooked to order, but fairly flavorless, and the crab cake I would not get again. The two side items were very good. We had the baby asparagus and Yukon gold mashed potatoes. Both were good though some guests complained that the cook was heavy handed with salt.

The Bistro was rated #1 in Bryson City for dinner so we decided to try it out for a drink and an…read moreappetizer while we planned the rest of our evening. They highly recommend reservations if you plan to have dinner here. The restaurant had plenty of patrons and was nicely decorated with a classy dining area with high back leather booths along the near wall and a row of chandeliers. Eddie was the bar tender that served us. I ordered a Highlands Gaelic Ale and my wife ordered a Cabernet that came with a very generous pour. Eddie highly recommended the trout cakes so we decided to give them a try and it helped that the other local couple at the bar had ordered the same and I had been salivating since I saw their plate. My wife and I enjoyed our drinks while speaking was Eddie and the other couple. I was set on ordering the meatloaf but nothing on the entree menu caught her eye so we enjoyed the trout cakes and drinks and headed out. Nice place for date night in Bryson City.

Everything about this restaurant is good. Food was amazing, beef stroganoff, classic drinks and…read moresome ambience.

Alright, you might be looking at the lack of reviews, photos, and evidence that this place is good…read moreand worthy of the 5 stars I'm slappin on it but trust me... come to this place around lunch and you'll see all the locals of good ole Robbinsville swarmed around its humble little shack. If you want some savory, dense, and mouthwatering food THIS IS IT. I promise you (scouts honor) you will not regret it. The owners of this place sweet and take pride in what they do and they're damn good it. My husband and I get the hot mess and the brisket sandwich, but I guarantee anything you order will impress you. Go go go! :)

Best place for lunch in Robbinsville! The atmosphere is great, the staff is friendly, and the food…read moreis always amazing!

Quick & Easy Lunch on a Sunday in Bryson City. We were having trouble finding a spot on a Sunday…read morewith a group of 6 but they sat us right away!

American Italian. Italian sub, sampler appetizers and pasta with evoo and garlic. We also got a…read morepizza to go for breakfast the next morning. Food was good. Service was good. 10/10

We walked in to have a drink on the patio. We were told it was first come first served, we found a…read moreseat ordered a drink and it was very easy. Although we didn't order any food what we saw looked very good. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try.

We were a party of 9 and got seated fast for lunch at 1230 on a Saturday as they were only about…read more30% full. Things started out great. The server was friendly and the place was nice overall. Things went downhill fast. An appetizer ordered late came out first ... the rest took forever. First entrees delivered (slow) was lukewarm, only 4 people got food. The next wave of food came out about about 10 minutes later. 3 people still had no food and a substitution request was delivered to another table. Things got weird after that. Staff was apparently flustered but just blaming each other, not really apologizing. A manager (presumably) showed up and promised to fix it, but never showed up again. He was eating his own lunch as we left. The final 2 meals came out a full 20 minutes after the rest ... they had to watch the rest eat. One was simply a BLT, so really ... ? Just a poorly run place overall and really set a cruddy tone for the rest of our visit to town. There were a lot of employees, almost tripping on each other. Looked like some sort of drama going on as they were storming around looking angry. Again, not real apology. Poorly run business in a fairly nice building. Won't be going there again on our next visit to Bryson City.