Guidebook for Lake Junaluska
Food Scene
Hands down our favorite place in Waynesville! Great menu, great bar, great service. Definitely recommend reservations most nights
158 locals recommend
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StHands down our favorite place in Waynesville! Great menu, great bar, great service. Definitely recommend reservations most nights
Only place in town that I’ll eat BBQ! I’m a Texan and know the difference!! Brisket quesadillas are amazing
191 locals recommend
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveOnly place in town that I’ll eat BBQ! I’m a Texan and know the difference!! Brisket quesadillas are amazing
Excellent food. Small, quaint atmosphere. Try the Deconstructed Lasagne. Fabulous
49 locals recommend
Chef's Table
30 Church StExcellent food. Small, quaint atmosphere. Try the Deconstructed Lasagne. Fabulous
Great lunch spot. Delicious sandwiches and their feta and red pepper quiche is delish! Sea salt caramel cookies are addictive. No indoor atmosphere, but the food makes up for that. Really nice patio area to eat outside in mild weather.
33 locals recommend
The Patio Bistro
26 Church StGreat lunch spot. Delicious sandwiches and their feta and red pepper quiche is delish! Sea salt caramel cookies are addictive. No indoor atmosphere, but the food makes up for that. Really nice patio area to eat outside in mild weather.
Since 1966 Joey's has been serving delicious country ham and the BEST pancakes I've ever eaten. The Reese Cup Pancakes are a must try! Plan on a lengthy wait, but its SO worth it!
83 locals recommend
Joey's Pancake House
4309 Soco RdSince 1966 Joey's has been serving delicious country ham and the BEST pancakes I've ever eaten. The Reese Cup Pancakes are a must try! Plan on a lengthy wait, but its SO worth it!
Haywood 209 Cafe
3360 Crabtree RdAwesome little diner with great food selection and hometown feel!
Church Street Depot
34 Church StBest burgers in town. Offering locally grown beef
Suwana's Thai Orchid Restaurant
11 Broadway StSingletree Heritage Kitchen
Fabulous menu and great bar
Authentic Italian food. Valerio is from Isle of Capri and cooks from scratch! Don’t let the location fool you…the food is fantastic!
Valé 243 Southern Italian Kitchen
243 Paragon ParkwayAuthentic Italian food. Valerio is from Isle of Capri and cooks from scratch! Don’t let the location fool you…the food is fantastic!
Beach Mountain Diner
Great breakfast!
Family style home cooking. Tracy only serves a couple nights a week and reservations are a MUST! BYOB and amazing views from her back porch. A definite MUST GO if you can get a seat at her table!
Smokey Shadows Lodge
323 Smokey Shadows LnFamily style home cooking. Tracy only serves a couple nights a week and reservations are a MUST! BYOB and amazing views from her back porch. A definite MUST GO if you can get a seat at her table!
Smoky Mountain Sub Shop
29 Miller StGreat sub sandwiches!
Kanini's Catering
1196 N Main StGreat salads and sandwiches. Vegan options
Drinks & Nightlife
Excellent beer, good bar food...but a lot to choose from on the menu.
203 locals recommend
Boojum Brewing Company Taproom
50 N Main StExcellent beer, good bar food...but a lot to choose from on the menu.
Pub 319
319 N Haywood StGreat spot for a beer and a burger. Feels a bit like Cheers
Frog Level Brewing Co
56 Commerce StGood beer and great outdoor patio on the creek
Mad Anthony's Taproom & Restaurant
Amazing beer selection and good bar food too
The Scotsman Public House
Shopping
Quaint potters studio with retail. You can watch a potter at work most days! Beautiful utilitarian selection. Amazing Christmas items and fun garden items!
Mud Dabbers Pottery & Crafts
20767 Great Smoky Mountains ExpyQuaint potters studio with retail. You can watch a potter at work most days! Beautiful utilitarian selection. Amazing Christmas items and fun garden items!
Locally made soaps, body washes. Yummy scents. Great gift ideas for something local!
17 locals recommend
Hazelwood Soap Co
435 Hazelwood AveLocally made soaps, body washes. Yummy scents. Great gift ideas for something local!
The Kitchen Shop
5 N Main StGreat little kitchen shop with very unique items!
Need a watch battery while you're here? Or just want to look at some beautiful jewelry...a lot from local artisans. Great place to check out!
The Jeweler's Workbench
80 N Main StNeed a watch battery while you're here? Or just want to look at some beautiful jewelry...a lot from local artisans. Great place to check out!
Incredible toy store on the first level plus unique gifts and books on the basement level. I could spend hours in this store!
Sassafras on Main
196 N Main StIncredible toy store on the first level plus unique gifts and books on the basement level. I could spend hours in this store!
Mast General Store, Waynesville NC
63 N Main StSoul Sisters Depot
Cute shop with trendy clothing
Holy cow…if you’re looking for silver jewelry this is the place! Also packed with well priced women’s apparel
9 locals recommend
Seven Silver Seas
521 Soco RdHoly cow…if you’re looking for silver jewelry this is the place! Also packed with well priced women’s apparel
Robin Blu
My favorite place to look for unique sweaters and tops. Great gifts items too! 2 locations
Axe and Awl Leatherworks
Gorgeous handmade leather goods
Corner Station Olive Oil Company
136 Depot StUnique olive oils…delish!
Minted Mercantile
Entertainment & Activities
Excellent talent and beautiful facility if you’re here and can take in a play during your visit!
30 locals recommend
HART Theatre
250 Pigeon StExcellent talent and beautiful facility if you’re here and can take in a play during your visit!
Smoky Mountain Cinema
235 Waynesville Plaza3 screen theatre with well priced tickets and concessions!
Cataloochee Ski Area
1080 Ski Lodge RdGreat Smoky Mountain Railway
45 Mitchell StreetWheels Through Time Motorcycle Museum
62 Vintage LnShelton House - WNC History, Heritage, and Crafts
49 Shelton StSightseeing
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwayBeautiful spot, nice hike
Waterrock Knob is one of the prettiest overlooks in the area. Picnic tables available too. You can hike up or just enjoy the views from the spacious parking area. Worth the drive up!
26 locals recommend
Waterrock Knob Visitor Center
Road to Waterrock KnobWaterrock Knob is one of the prettiest overlooks in the area. Picnic tables available too. You can hike up or just enjoy the views from the spacious parking area. Worth the drive up!
Great place to see elk plus an old school house on the drive up. Roads are very narrow FYI
34 locals recommend
Cataloochee Valley Overlook
274-304 Cataloochee Entrance RdGreat place to see elk plus an old school house on the drive up. Roads are very narrow FYI
Lickstone Overlook
Blue Ridge ParkwayLickstone Ridge is another beautiful spot on the Blue Ridge. Elevation 5150.
Max Patch Loop Trailhead
Fresh Seafood Market
Authentic, fresh lobster rolls and to-die-for New England clam chowder!
Wicked Fresh Seafood & Meat Market
142 Miller StAuthentic, fresh lobster rolls and to-die-for New England clam chowder!
Local Produce
Worth the drive! Local produce. Try the blueberry muffins baked daily and their homemade pimento cheese.
Fabulous!!
6 locals recommend
Presnell's Produce & More
6209 Crabtree RdWorth the drive! Local produce. Try the blueberry muffins baked daily and their homemade pimento cheese.
Fabulous!!
Barber Orchard Fruitstands Inc
2855 Old Balsam RdChristopher Farms
2266 Crymes Cove Rd