Waynesville is home to some truly fantastic restaurants that can be enjoyed any time of the year. With several romantic dining spots featuring innovative dishes made from fresh, local ingredients, you are sure to experience some memorable meals on your visit to this jewel of The Smokies. Here are our top 3 Great Restaurants for Finer Waynesville Area Dining.
- A relatively new and welcome addition to the Waynesville food scene is Singletree Heritage Kitchen. With a thoroughly satisfying menu, they offer elevated fare grounded in the tradition of Carolina hospitality and service. Their farm-to-table menu often features local trout, as well as meats, cheese and charcuterie from producers in Western North Carolina. Additionally, they have a wonderful cocktail menu. Lunch and dinner, reservations highly recommended.
- If you are looking for the ideal spot for a romantic date night, then The Chef’s Table in downtown Waynesville will not disappoint. Their innovative menu focuses on meals crafted with fresh, local ingredients and changes seasonally. With their excellent food menu and extensive wine list, this small restaurant is the ideal place for any special occasion, anniversary, birthday, or honeymoon. Be sure to make a reservation early as it tends to book up quickly. Insider tip: If you are unsure what to get, try the deconstructed lasagna – there is nothing like it! Dinner only, reservations highly recommended.
- If you are looking for a true mountaintop dining experience for a special milestone, check out Cataloochee Ranch. This restaurant is located a little further afield in Maggie Valley, right at the ridge of the mountains overlooking Great Smoky Mountain National Park. With spectacular mountain views, the food features Appalachian Favorites paired with traditional French culinary technique. The service and atmosphere of the dining experience is truly top-notch. Insider tip: try the beef! They actually raise all of their own beef cattle on property. Lunch and Dinner, reservations required.
Looking for something more casual? Check out the recent post with our Top Picks for Casual Waynesville Dining.
No matter where you end up dining on your trip to Waynesville, you will also be assured of a fantastic night’s sleep and a scrumptious breakfast when you book a stay at The Yellow House on Plott Creek Road. Choose from one of ten luxurious rooms and suites, and enjoy the beautiful grounds of this unforgettable bed and breakfast.
