Mouth-Watering Best Restaurants in Waynesville North Carolina
Thinking of moving to one of the best mountain towns in North Carolina? Mouth-watering best restaurants in Wayneville might surprise you. Grits and sweet tea are traditional foods of the South. However, dining in Waynesville offers impressively more with sumptuous fare from haute to homestyle. Residents and visitors of nearby gated North Carolina mountain communities are always impressed. Here's a list of our favorites:
The award winning Chef’s Table is a classically trendy, gourmet restaurant based on a strong philosophy of using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local growers to create a menu that entices the senses. The owner and executive chef works in a kitchen that is in the very center, the heart, of the restaurant so that everyone can experience the creation and presentation of the appetizing menu items. With a menu created to pair up with certain wines, it’s no wonder that Wine Spectator has awarded The Chef’s Table the Best of Award of Excellence five times, and Wine Enthusiast magazine has awarded The Chef’s Table their Restaurant Award of Unique Distinction three times. With walls festooned with artwork from local artists, this is a true dining experience. Piqued?
Claiming a “unique farm to fork experience,” the Frog’s Leap Public House obtains all of its food from North Carolina farmers and ranchers. That is really saying something special. Don’t let the pub setting fool you; this restaurant has won more local awards than can be named here. The food and atmosphere can only be described as upscale comfort with food that is Southern but has influences from around the world which will excite any palate. Even the “libations are homegrown”. With three impressive ovens, an Argentine wood grill, a slow smoker, and a wood burning pizza oven, the food is reminiscent of the woodlands outside in one of the best mountain towns in North Carolina.
Located in the Frog Level Historic District, the seemingly unassuming Panacea Coffee House is waiting to delight you. Because of its historic locale, the owners strove to maintain as many of the original structural elements as possible which has created a rustic yet trendy, SoHo-like ambiance. Their coffee is as fresh as can be; they roast the coffee on site for not only their cafe, but also for commercial customers. In addition to their artistic coffee offerings, they have a lunch menu with mouth-watering, hearty sandwiches using fresh and contemporary ingredients. If you live in one of the nearby gated North Carolina mountain communities, or are visiting the best mountain towns in North Carolina, put Panacea on your to-do list.
In the heart of downtown, you will find The Sweet Onion. This gem is urban-casual. With generously large windows, plenty of brick, and polished wood, the interior draws patrons in and makes them feel “cool” just for being there. The varied menu is rich in regional favorites with “a contemporary flair,” and every mouth-watering item is presented to the table artistically. With an appealing wine and beer list and freshly prepared desserts, there’s something at The Sweet Onion for everyone.
A truly elegant dining experience can be found at Anthony Wayne’s at The Gateway Club. You know you are somewhere special when the building is in the National Register of Historic Places and is home to a Grand Ballroom for special events. The exquisite dinner menu at The Gateway Club shines with “new-American” offerings along with suggestions for wines to complement the dishes. They also present an impressive wine list and a decadent dessert menu. Anthony Wayne’s at the Gateway Club is first class all the way. Be sure to ask about their basil infused lemonade.
If you prefer a more upscale dining experience, the Swag Country Inn provides a very warm, mountain rustic setting. They serve a full breakfast buffet, lunch packs perfect for toting along the Appalachian Trail, and a dinner promptly at seven. Folks who don't stay at the inn may partake in their award-winning, creative, regional cuisine, but reservations are required.
Seafood lover? Maggie’s Galley Oyster Bar will thrill you. It is Lowcountry atmosphere and lengthy menu will not disappoint. It starts off with over 25 appetizers and goes from there. With so many fresh seafood offerings, patrons might do a double take thinking they got lost in the Florida Keys. Landlubbers, take heart, there are plenty of offerings for you, too.
There are so many phenomenal types restaurants in Waynesville including ethnic, barbecue, tapas, and more. If you're searching for where to retire in North Carolina, ask us for info about gated North Carolina mountain communities in the area. We're also happy to send you a Waynesville Relocation Package. Write info @communityfinder.com or call us toll free at 866.384.1799.
