Birthday dinner with my daughter last night (Fri 4/10/26). We got there at 5 and were seated right…read moreaway. The evening was perfect and the outdoor seating near the river made a perfect backdrop. Live music began at 7 which was also nice. We ordered our drinks, appetizer (trout nuggets are very good!) and entrees at the insistence of our hostess and glad we did. By 5:30 it got very busy! I was dissatisfied with my grilled chicken sandwich. The grilled chicken had no seasoning. Plentiful portion but very bland and tasteless. I ate the grilled onions and mushrooms and a couple bites of the toasted wheat bread with melted cheese. My daughter had the Chicken Caesar wrap and she said it was messy but not bad. The Pizookie was delicious which made everything alright!! Who does not love a hot chocolate chip cookie with ice cream, caramel drizzle & whipped cream?! This was my 2nd time and even though my sandwich was not perfect, I still enjoy eating here. It is worth the trip!

This place serves the ABSOLUTE BEST MARGHERITA PIZZA we've EVER had. Sitting outside, by the river,…read morewatching the kayakers go by, and eating this magical pizza, is one of our absolute favorite things to do, every time we visit the area (twice a year). Now, let me tell you why I CANNOT give them 5 stars. I have been telling my in-laws about this place (AND this pizza) for about 3 years. Last month, we took them to Waynesville, for what will likely be their last trip to Waynesville, their favorite place. (health reasons) We were staying in Waynesville and shopping in Pigeon Forge and it was lunch time. We were headed to Mel's Diner, and at the last second, I suggested we go by Tapoco Tavern, instead, to get the pizza I had been telling them about. Everybody was hungry, but agreed they could hold out for another hour to try this pizza they'd heard so much about. We were all starving by the time we finally pulled up to the LOCKED GATES at Tapoco Tavern. Their website had NO MENTION OF BEING CLOSED. We assumed they must close for the season, but a few days later, I saw an advertisement for Tapoco Lodge, on Facebook. Go figure. We drove 60-100 miles out of the way and still had to drive another hour to get to the third restaurant attempt. (Luckily, Native Brews, in Cherokee was open (obviously, we called first). Any other restaurant would have a one star review for this train wreck dining day. But, that awesome pizza will STILL keep us coming back. Sadly, my in-laws will never experience the best Margherita pizza. Go here. Get the Margherita pizza. It's a game changer. But, CALL FIRST!

We absolutely love this restaurant! It is right on the edge of the river so if you sit by a window…read moreyou look out over the beautiful Nantahala River. It's part of the Nantahala Outdoor Center which offers all kinds of river trips but we were there in February so no one was on the water. The food has always been top notch and the wait staff are wonderful. We had their Onion Rings for an appetizer which were very good. They are dipped in a whiskey beer batter and server with a spicy dip. They did not disappoint. I ordered the Quinoa Salad with Blackened Steak, amazing! My partner got the special which was fresh trout filet, blackened, with fresh mango/pineapple salsa. Also amazing. For dessert we ordered the chocolate brownie sundae with vanilla ice cream. OMG! Heaven in your mouth. It's just one of my favorite places. Our waiter was Huxley who was very helpful and just a really nice guy. We will definitely be going back.

We will absolutely return to this place given the opportunity! First of all, The Nantahala Outdoor…read moreCenter in itself was incredible, we were so impressed and want to bring our family back here in many years to come. So this restaurants location was the most appealing thing to us when we decided to bring everyone for dinner. The view from inside was exactly what we needed, our only desire would've been to be able to sit outside right on the water. But, everything we ordered was phenomenal and the servers were next level, too. We had a wide variety between pasta, pizza, steak, salmon, and trout and everyone was pleased! Plenty of food at a great price too.

We had lunch at the Local Bite and it was fabulous! Huge portions, we all had burgers, but eyed all…read morethe entrees other people were eating. Everything looked fantastic! The service was excellent, everyone was so nice! They had a lot of daily specials and the desserts looked great. We had the chocolate Grenache cheesecake that was to die for! You want regret going there!

The price to quality ratio is just criminal. For a family of three I paid $75 after tax and tip and…read moreonly one meal was consumed. The sauce in their $16 fettuccine alfredo tasted like cream, flour, and giving up. The chicken in it (that cost $4 extra) tasted like it was made in a kitchen that outlawed all seasonings. For $20, I expect a dish that can't be replicated with water and a bottle of Elmers glue. I've had more flavorful alfredo sauce from an MRE. The $15 burger was slightly overcooked and a little dry. But the BBQ sauce helped cover the dryness and lack of seasoning. I've had better burgers for less, but I've also paid more for worse. Same goes for the $15 chicken sandwich we ordered except it's sauce didn't help much. Overall, the burger and sandwich were OK but overpriced (especially the chicken) for what we got. On a positive note, the service and atmosphere were good. However, I would highly recommend just about anywhere else in Loudon to eat. This place doesn't even serve the best burger on 72 between hwy 11 and I-75 (their only competition is Wendy's and McDonald's).

A new restaurant in the village . It was a chill vibe and the views were wonderful…read more Our waitress was very friendly too. It would have been nice if the waitress explained what was on the charcuterie board when she delivered it. The blueberries were delicious with the crackers. Overall, highly recommend and will be back next year!

Friday night AYCE Seafood Boil, this was a find, driving thru saw a billboard, drove up to a really…read morecool spot, fantastic service and excellent flavored seafood. Including soup, bread, crab legs, mussels, clams and abundant shrimp, corn and potatoes. You are served a fresh bucket upon request, it takes a minute to prepare order in advance.

Had about the best club sandwich that I can recall. Good service, nice people. Waaaay better than…read morethe tourist traps further up the road!

Good old fashioned country restaurant with a pretty good menu selection. The restaurant was clean…read moreand staff was pleasant. If you are wanting a simple good meal and not all the fancy hoopla this is a good choice. I would go back.

Food good and plentiful, service outstanding. Parking adequate. Will definitely go back.read more

Food delicious Service excellent…read moreCutest place and clean as a whistle. Worth getting off main highway.

This restaurant is a fantastic spot! We loved it so much we went twice the week we were visiting…read morefamily! It's great for burger and cocktail lovers! Specifically, the Macon me hot burger that hit the spot! Expect great, friendly service, a lively atmosphere, and generous portions!

Went for Easter Sunday dinner with a friend. The server didn't come, but sent the hostess to bring…read morewater. Once the server came, we ordered appetizers, then he wanted to know what we wanted for our entree. We said we wanted to wait, as we all hate when we are eating our appetizers, and the main course comes. 3 times he came and asked us if we were ready to order. Umm. No, there are still appetizers, and yes, we told him we'd order when we were through with our appetizers. Finished the appetizers, had to ask the waiter for water 2x. Ordered main dish, our friend ordered the special which was on a chalk board when you walk in. About 5 minutes later the waiter says we're out of the special. She asked to see the menu. He didn't offer it. Our dinner came out about 2 minutes later, and she had to wait another 8-10 for her dinner. If you knew you were out of the special - wouldn't you hold the rest of the tables order so everyone could be served together? Once we all had our main course, as did our friend had to ask for steak sauce twice. Didn't see the waiter again. The hostess came by once. Once dinner was completed, the waiter brought the check and let the dirty plates on the table. The hostess came by and asked how the food was. And said "I'll get your server to clean up these dishes". Never did. Once we said No thanks for dessert - he was gone. At first we thought It's Easter Sunday - they're busy. Nope, only 3 tables full. And as we left, we noticed the special was STILL on the chalkboard. If you're out - cross it off, or erase it. Not a difficult step. The food itself was "good" but not excellent. We have been 3x now since they opened, and probably would not go back.

Decided to stop today for lunch with my mom as she loves old diners. This place is so darn cute…read more You can tell the guest enjoy eating here as the atmosphere feels like being at memaw's. The service was outstanding and the ladies made you feel like you were family. Mom ordered the special of the day, Chicken Salad. She said it was great. I had the loaded Grilled Cheese with lettuce & tomato. A side of fried okra hit the spot. You must try the ice tea. Would have taken better pictures but it seems my tummy said it was hungry lol.

Service was horrible. Waited for 1.5 hrs for meal...found out our ticket had fallen on the floor…read more We were asked if we still wanted it...we asked how much longer. Chef yell at us saying I DONT KNOW!!! This is all after our ticket was lost by them...rude! Charged full price.