Waynesville, North Carolina is a town that foodies love. With great dining options on almost every corner, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. Check out our top recommendations for unpretentious food at reasonable prices with these 6 Great Restaurants for Casual Waynesville Dining!
- Bogart’s Restaurant & Tavern is the place to go if you want a good steak at reasonable price. This is an especially popular place among the locals, meaning that the small parking lot is always full – but know that additional street parking can usually be found closer to downtown along Main Street. Generous portions ensure nobody walks away hungry.
- If you have a hankering for barbeque, Haywood Smokehouse is THE place to go. Along with their famous smoked brisket, they offer turkey, ribs, pork, chicken and sausage. Diners can also count on traditional southern sides like collard greens, creamy coleslaw, and cornbread. Open for lunch and dinner, the menu includes a long list of great sandwiches as well as 2- and 3-meat smokehouse platters.
- There is really one reason people go to the Church Street Depot: their amazing burgers! The special blend of chuck and brisket makes for some of the best burgers around Western North Carolina. Their extensive topping menu lets you customize your burger however you want, and their fries and shakes are fantastic.
- Mad Anthony’s/Dough Boys Pizza is a hidden gem here in Waynesville. With a sports bar feel, the partnership between Mad Anthony’s (the bar) and Dough Boys (the restaurant) is a huge hit with the locals. Hands-down, Dough Boys makes the best artisan pizzas in the region. Great salads and wings round out their movie-themed menu, and with around 50 beers and ciders on tap, there is truly something for everyone.
- The Scotsman Public House is a traditional Celtic pub located in the historic 37 Church Street Building. They feature an extensive and (very interesting) beer, scotch, and whiskey list to whet your whistle. Additionally, they offer all your traditional UK pub favorites, including Scotch Eggs, Fish & Chips, and Shepherd’s Pie.
- Breweries are known for their beer, but the food can often be hit or miss. Not so with Boojum, our local darling of the brewing industry. In addition to their excellent beer, they have a genuinely fantastic food menu. Be sure to try their Green Bean Fries – they are surprisingly good! Their Fish Tacos, and So Gouda Chicken are also crowd pleasers!
(Looking for something fancier for a special occasion? Check out our post on finer dining in and around Waynesville.)
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