Dining

Local Favorites

Many of our guests want to know where the locals go for good food in Cherokee.  With so many choices and tastes to choose from we thought necessary to highlight a few of our favorites.  Some are within walking distance of the hotel.  whether its a buffet you are looking for or a sampling of native foods your taste buds won't be disappointed.  

Pauls Family Restaurant 

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Serving both American and Native American cuisine, Paul's  is a favorite among tourist and locals alike.  Two favorites on the menu include Buffelo Burgers and Indian Tacos served in Fry Bread.

Hours:
Open Daily 7 Days a Week
11:00am - 8:30pm
Address:
1111 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC  28719
828.497.2235

Peter's Pancakes & Waffles

If it is breakfast you are carving Peter's is the place to go in Cherokee.  Serving all the best southern favorites this restaurant sits right on the river.  Written up in Our State Magazine, Huveos Enrique is  a local favorite.
Hours:
Open Daily 7 Days a Week
6:30am - 2:00pm
Address
1384 Tsali Boulevard
Cherokee, NC 28719
828.497.5116 

Granny's KItchen

Southern home cooking your whole family will enjoy, Granny's Kitchen has remained a favorite with the local community since 1984.  Open Tuesday - Sunday from March to November you can sit down to a hot meal for lunch or dinner.  Breakfast is offered daily during the months of June, July and August as well as in October for the leaf lookers.
Hours:
Lunch & Dinner
11:00an - 8:00pm Tuesday - Sunday  March - November
Breakfast
7:00am - 11:00 June, July, August and October
Weekend Breakfast (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
7:00am - 11:00am April, May, September and November
Address:
1098 Painttown Road ( US 19N)
Cherokee, NC   28719
​828.497.5010

Cuisine at the Casino

Ruth's Chris SteakHouse

Famous for their award winning steaks. Reservations are recommended.  Full ABC license.  Open for  dinner after 4PM.    

SElu GArden Cafe

Open inside the Casino Hotel daily  for breakfast, and lunch.  Brunch is served on the weekends.  Casual attire.  

BRIO Tuscan Grille

A little taste of Italy inside Harrah's.  Known for Pasta and Italian cuisine Brio Tuscan Grille opens at 11;30am daily.

Inside Our Community 

Day Trips into our Mountain Towns of Sylva, Bryson City, and  Waynesville will take you on hikes beside waterfalls, an excursion into nature on board a passenger train, and through quaint shopping districts full of unique finds.  You might find yourself a bit hungry before returning to Cherokee for a night's slumber.  Whatever your last buds crave, be it farm to table, vegetarian, or the catch of the day, we have selected a few of our favorite local eateries our guests will love.

Jackson County - Sylva

Guadalupe Cafe
Haywood SmokeHouse
Lulu's On Main
Kosta's Family Restaurant
Soul Infusion Bistro & Tea House 

Swain County - Bryson City

Haywood County - Waynesville
Great Smoky Mountains Winery
​High Test Deli & Sweet Shop
Mountain Perks Expresso Bar & Cafe
The Bistro at the Everett Hotel
Pasqualino's Italian 
Bogarts
​Boojum Brewing Company Tap Room
Maggie's Galley
​Smoky Mountain Sub Shop
The Sweet Onion