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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

Gracious Plates On Main

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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

Gracious Plates On Main

5

moderate

american

46 E Main St

828/369-2690

ribeye

flat iron steak

shrimp & grits

meatloaf

pork tenderloin

1/2 chicken

philly steak sandwich

happy trail sandwich

gracious appetizer sampler

tempura fried shrimp appetizer

crab fritters

blackened tuna bites

lamb meatballs

smoked gouda grit cakes

strawberry mojito

lemon cake

 

southwest tip