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With everything there is to do in Cherokee, you can work up quite an appetite. But don’t worry, you won’t go hungry; Cherokee has everything from fast food, to ample buffets to fine dining. And if all you want is a good snack of candy, ice cream or fudge, it’s available all around town.
       So whether you’ve got a family to feed, or are looking for a table for two, one of our Cherokee restaurants will suit your price range and taste.
  

The Chestnut Tree Restaurant
Stacy Epperson
37 Tsalagi Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9181
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The Chestnut Tree Restaurant at the Holiday Inn is a popular dining spot for the local community and for those special family events. Our menu features southern American favorites in a warm and friendly atmosphere.

The Chestnut Tree serves spectacular holiday buffets and weekend specialty buffets throughout the year. For those wishing to enjoy a cocktail with their meals, brown-bagging is permitted.
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Myrtle's Table
Larry Carpenter
1636 Acquoni Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-2020
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Myrtle's Table Restaurant at the Best Western Great Smokies Inn serves country style entrees in a warm rustic setting, with rich wood walls, exposed beam ceiling and oversized stone fireplace. Wake up each morning to our farm fresh breakfast. Open seasonally for lunch. Dinner features a collection of all American "comfort food" classics.

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Ice Cream Station
Linda & Jim Worley
45 Big Cove Rd. - Saunooke Village
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 508-1735
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Hand dipped ice cream and yogurt featuring over 30 flavors - also sugar free. Sundaes, banana splits; specializing in made to order funnel cakes.
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Rivers End Restaurant
13077 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
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Dine with Us at Nantahala Outdoor Center where you will find anything from a Carolina BBQ sandwich to pecan-crusted trout. From breakfast to dinner to an evening with friends, please plan on joining us for something to eat while you are here.
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Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
Joyce Dugan
777 Casino Drive
Cherokee, NC 28719
(800) 427-7247
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Harrahs Cherokee Casino offers 175,000 square feet of excitement, 2,200 video gaming machines, three restaurants, 1,500 seat entertainment area.
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Kentucky Fried Chicken
Cheryl Tarantino
Highway 441 & Highway 19 S
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9444
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A fast, friendly service restaurant specializing in chicken, homestyle sides and related foods. Great service, dine in with a delicious buffet.
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Subway of Cherokee
John Cobb
1051 Tsalagi Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-1268
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Sandwich shop. Open year round.
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Granny's Kitchen
Ray Williamson
1098 Painttown Rd. (US 19N)
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-5010
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Popular Cherokee restaurant since 1984 with great home cooking your whole family will enjoy. Full breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. Specialties include hand-carved roast beef, Southern fried chicken and freshly baked desserts. See website for daily menus and breakfast availability. Granny’s Kitchen also offers catering services from corporate affairs to intimate family gatherings. Open Tues-Sun, April-Nov. 1 mile East of Casino.
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Pizza Inn
Leo James
920 Tsalagi Rd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-9143
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Pizza Inn is a franchise of Pizza Inn, Inc. of Dallas, TX. The locally owned franchise has been in business since 1981. Pizza Inn is open year around featuring our famous lunch buffet and menu service. Pizza Inn has seating for 150 and in summer has river deck seating. A 70 seat private dining room is available for parties or meetings. Open after drama in summer for your convenience.
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Dairy Queen
Leo James
1137 Tsali Blvd.
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-4461
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The DQ Restaurant is one of nearly 6,000 restaurants franchised by International Dairy Queen, Inc. of Minneapolis, MN. The locally owned franchise has been in business in Cherokee since 1951. DQ is open year around serving a biscuit breakfast and serving hot eats and cool treats all day. A small private dining room is available for meetings and parties. Open after drama in summer for your convenience.
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Peter's Pancakes and Waffles
Eric Hooper
1384 Tsali Blvd
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-5116
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Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery
667 Casino Trail
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-PORK
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Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery; Cherokee's newest restaurant, award winning Hickory Smoked Barbecue and over 21 flavors of Handcrafted Ice Cream. Offering an extensive buffet everyday from 11 AM - 9 PM, Fresh Salad Bar, Two Hot Bars with a variety of home style vegetables and special entrees. Our St. Louis Ribs are available after 4 PM. All buffets come with a serving of Handcrafted Ice Cream made fresh daily in our Creamery.
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Nantahala Outdoor Center
Nantahala Outdoor Center
13077 Highway 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
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Named one of the “Best Outfitters on Earth” by National Geographic Adventure, NOC has been recognized as a leader in the whitewater rafting industry for more than 35 years. Our Nantahala Adventure Resort is just a short drive from Cherokee and is home to our famous Paddling School, renowned Outfitter’s Store, restaurants, lodging and more.
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Fryemont Inn
Sue Brown
245 Fryemont Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2159
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Fryemont Inn Dining Room has been one of the premier dining spots in western North Carolina for more than 85 years. The dinner menu includes local rainbow trout, prime rib, braised lamb shanks and other delicious entrees served with an array of homemade soups, side dishes and desserts. Try the Pecan Crusted Trout with Lemon Cream it's a favorite. The Fryemont's cozy fireside bar serves your favorite wines and cocktails. Dinner served 6-8 pm Sunday -Thursday and 6-9 pm Friday and Saturday. Breakfast served 8-10a daily. Open mid-April through Thanksgiving. Reservations please.
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Relia's Garden Restaurant
13077 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
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Dine with Us at Nantahala Outdoor Center where you will find anything from a Carolina BBQ sandwich to pecan-crusted trout. From breakfast to dinner to an evening with friends, please plan on joining us for something to eat while you are here.
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Fontana Village Resort
Antoinette Burchfield
Highway 28, North
Fontana Dam, NC 28733
(800) 849-2258
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Fontana Village Resort is a year round Smoky Mountain Destination. We are located on Highway 28 North, at Fontana Dam, North Carolina. Our lodging and activities include: hotel, cabins, campground, two restaurants, general store, shopping, mountain biking, hiking, fishing on beautiful Fontana Lake, new marina, boat rentals, jet ski rental, 3 swimming pools, with one being indoor and a huge recreation hall. Check our website at www.fontanavillage.com or call 800-849-2258 for further information.
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Hard Hat Cafe
778 Painttown Road
Cherokee, NC 28719
(828) 497-3233
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Slow Joe's Cafe
13077 Hwy 19 West
Bryson City, NC 28713
(888) 905-7238
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Dine with Us at Nantahala Outdoor Center where you will find anything from a Carolina BBQ sandwich to pecan-crusted trout. From breakfast to dinner to an evening with friends, please plan on joining us for something to eat while you are here.
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Pasqualino's Italian Restaurant
Nancy Bright
25 Evert Street
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-9555
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At Pasqualino’s you will find a piece of Italy in downtown Bryson City. Serving a full menu in a unique and casual atmosphere, Every item is made to order, along with daily specials. Beer, wine and mixed drinks available.
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What did the ancient Cherokees eat?
According to the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, a traditional indian feast consisted of...
    Blackberries, elderberries, wild plum, persimmon, dewberries, gooseberries and fox grapes
    Hickory nuts, butternuts, walnuts and hazelnuts
    Chestnut bread, hominy bread, bean bread, molasses bread and wild potato bread
    Roast bear, roast deer, speckled trout, and turkey
    Potatoes, corn, wild greens, succotash, artichokes and ramps
    Sassafras tea, spicewood tea and Sumacade.
  


No alcoholic beverages are sold on the Cherokee reservation.

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