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 5 Star-A true destination restaurant known for memorable food 

4 Star-An excellent food stop of very high quality.

3 Star-Good solid choice for a nice meal. 

Steve's Quick Picks

Restaurant

Rathskeller Coffee House

Pappa’s Pizza To Go

Ms Lois

Caffe Rel

Thai Paradise

Haywood Smokehouse

Rockin Rollie Pollie’s

Rizzo’s Bakery & Bistro

Martha’s Kitchen

The Hush Pizza & Pasta

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Full Restaurant Details Below

Attractions

Name

Type of Attraction

Rating on 1-5 Scale

Address

Phone Number

Web Site or Facebook

Gem & Mineral Museum

museum

4

25 Phillips St

828/369-7831

Macon County Historical Museum

muesum

4

36 W Main St

828/524-9758

Wayah Bald Lookout Tower/Wilson Lick Ranger Station

lookout tower

4

off US 64 on Forest Rd 69

828/524-3161

Scottish Tartans Museum

museum

4

86 E Main

828/524-7472

Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine

gem mine

5

41 Cherokee Mine Rd

828/349-2941

Down Memory Lane Toy Museum

museum

4

51 Cowee School Dr

828/421-7280

Lazy Hiker Brewing Co

brewery

4

188 W Main St

828/349-2337

Rufus Morgan Falls

waterfall

4

off US 64 on FR388

828/524-3161

Rose Creek Mine

gem mine

4

115 Terrace Ridge Dr

828/349-3774

Smoke Mountain Center for the Performing Arts

 performing arts center

4

1028 Georgia Rd

828/524-1598

Cowee Mountain Ruby Mine

ruby mine

4

6771 Sylva Rd

828/369-5271

Sheffield Mine

gem mine

4

385 Sheffield Farms Rd

828/369-8383

Old Cardinal Gem Mine

gem mine

5

71 Rockhaven Dr

828/524-7306

Masons Ruby & Sapphire Mine

gem mine

4

6961 Upper Burningtown Rd

828/369-9742

Franklin Farmers Market

farmers market

4

in the parking lot between 226 & 228 E Palmer St

828/349-2049

Currahee Brewing Co

brewery

4

100 Lakeside Dr

828/634-0078

Pickens Nose Trail

trail

4

FR 38  Otto NC

828/524-3161

Smoky Mountain Visitors Center

visitor center

4

4437 Georgia Rd

828/369-9606

Bartram Trail

trail

4

1719 Ray Cove Rd

828/524-3161

Little Tennessee River Greenway

walkway

4

573 E Main St

828/369-8488

Nikwasi Mound

burial mound

4

524 E Main St

828/200-1833

Artisan Jewelers

jewelry store

4

3348 Georgia Rd 

828/524-9193

Nantahala Rafting

rafting

4

1965 US Hwy 19  Topton NC

828/321-9954

All Area Restaurants With Details

Restaurant

Rating On 1-5 Scale

Price Category

Type Of Cuisine

Address

Phone

Menu Favorite

Location Within State

Website

Haywood Smokehouse

5

moderate

BBQ

33 Macon Center Dr

828/369-6666

st louis ribs

bbq pork sandwich

brisket sandwich

brunswick stew

chopped chicken

burnt ends

cobbler ala mode

turnip greens

andouille sausage

coleslaw

southwest tip

Pappa’s Pizza To Go

4

inexpensive

pizza

263 Holly Springs Plaza

828/369-9999

special classic or pepperoni pizza

antipasto or garden salad

piggysticks

cheesy garlic bread

philly sub

 

southwest tip

Rathskeller Coffee Haus

4

inexpensive

coffe shop

58 Stewart St

828/369-6796

cappucino

lattes

coffee

stuffed  sandwiches

cubano

blueberry muffin

shakes

 peanut butter cookies

quiche

spinach & mushroom turnover

southwest tip

Ms Lois

4

inexpensive

diner

145 Highlands Rd

828/369-8628

bacon & eggs

cheeseburger

meatloaf

fried chicken

bisciuts

blueberry pancakes

BLT

omelettes

turkey & dressing

beef tips

green beans

key lime pie

southwest tip

Caffe Rel

4

moderate

french

459 E Main St

828/369-9446

blue crab bisque

osso bucco

filet mignon sandwich

linguine w/meatballs

tiramisu

italian wedding cake

gruyere mac n cheese

bacon wrapped scallops

chicken francisco

mushroom risotto

 

 

southwest tip

Thai Paradise

4

moderate

thai

3078 Georgia Rd

828/349-0973

green or masaman curry

spicy basil noodles

tom kha gai soup

cheese rolls

thai wings

basil rolls

keo’s fried rice

duck

larb

southwest tip

Rockin Rollie Pollie’s

4

inexpensive

american

46 E Main St

828/369-2690

elk burger

buffalo chicken wrap

crab cake sandwich

mahomes burger

bacon cheeseburger

fries

quesadilla

biscuits

onion rings

southwest tip

Rizzo’s Bakery & Bistro

4

moderate

american

91 Georgia Rd

828/634-1974

lasagna

breakfast sandwich

schnitzel

fish tacos

trout almondine

scalloped potatoes

cookies

chocolate cake

salads w/maple dressing

southwest tip

The Hush Pizza & Pasta

4

moderate

italian

2720 Georgia Rd

828/200-9295

supreme pizza

special ricotta & spinach pizza

margherita

genovese

tutte la verdure 

calzone

lasagna

meatballs

caesar salad

southwest tip