23 Best American Restaurants near Pisgah Forest

“Always a crowd and that's a sure sign this is a really good place to enjoy BBQ and their homemade NC sweet sauce. A good staff is always on hand. Parking is excellent. Not to be missed.UPDATE. Five years have passed and it’s only gotten better. Now serving breakfast! The bacon, scrambled egg and cheese on Texas toast totally rocks! It’s HUGE. I was so hungry I ate it before I thought about talking a photo.“

“I drive past this spot several times a week, but had never tried it. We had a delicious dinner and enjoyed ourselves despite one obnoxiously loud patron (totally not the restaurant’s fault.) The flatbread was yummy and nicely plated and the breakfast burger was delightfully decadent. We really enjoyed the guitarist. The setting is pastoral, and I’m sure gorgeous in the Spring. Wine seemed a bit pricey. We will definitely try this place again.Vegetarian options: There were some vegetarian options.Kid-friendliness: I would not consider this place kid-friendly based on our first visit.“

“They were a little busy but many of the servers were chatting with tables and we were on a schedule of 2 hours and had to hurry up and eat the food because of this. The food was great will go back again and if the service is better next time I will change it to 5 stars.“

“My husband & I stayed here to celebrate our Anniversary. From start to end the experienced was above & beyond. We stayed in the Salon Spa Moon loft. The room was beautiful & communal space was very inviting. The grounds themselves were lovely with the most beautiful sunsets to see. We ate at the Silo Restaurant for dinner & brunch and cannot speak highly enough of how wonderful the food & service was. Tina the bartender was a gem who took care of us. We had a couples massage, highly recommended if you are willing to splurge. The attention to detail that goes into staying here is well noted. You will not be disappointed if you stay here & are looking for a unique experience compared to a boring hotel. My biggest regret was not packing a swimsuit to enjoy the outdoor pool! Thank you to the Horse Shoe Farm for a wonderful stay!“

“Idk why we waited so long to try this place. Best BBQ I've had around here. We had the special which wad a smoked bologna sandwich 10/10. We also had the brisket mac-n-cheese 10/10 and the smoked wings 10/10. Highly recommend if you have an urge for some delicious smoked “

“Such an amazing meal. The Arancini was to die for, so much crab in the bisque, light, bright apple cider vinaigrette on the salad. The chicken cordon bleu with a mushroom sauce was out if this world. Leeza was our server and lovely. This place is a must when visiting Brevard.“

“I seldom write reviews, but this experience was exceptional, and I also own a restaurant in another city. The service was outstanding: John, who is also a bartender, and Chris, who was training under him, were fantastic. The square root salad with figs was superb, and the Brussels sprouts were delicious too. They exceeded expectations, and I was impressed by the service and quality.Ps. The GM, pretty sure ‘Jacob’ was authentic and great as well.“

“We met friends here on a Saturday. The breakfast guests had just left and lunch was beginning so it wasn't crowded at all when we went. It was beginning to get busy by the time we left. They don't serve what some people call "dinner" since they are only open until 2:00. But in the south, we call lunch, dinner. We call dinner "supper". We each had something different and it was all delicious: fried catfish, fried okra, onion rings, Reuben, fries, house salad, coffee, tomato basil soup, grilled cheese, mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread, jello with whipped topping, apple caramel pie with ice cream, grilled cheese, fried chicken, yummy!!! And the server, Jay, was there to meet our every need. We'll definitely be back!Vegetarian options: Lots of vegetables to choose from. There should be plenty of options to choose from. They were out of coke slaw, but making more when we were there.Dietary restrictions: They offered sugar free optionsParking: Huge parking lot.Kid-friendliness: Staff was very friendly to all ages and made everyone feel welcome. The kids meals were designed just for them. (Smiley pancakes, etc..)Wheelchair accessibility: No steps to climb, easily accessible.“

“My husband and I went with friends and we were so happy we chose this restaurant. They must have an amazing chef because the food was wonderful. Although they have kind of self-serve when out of season the service was up and above! The atmosphere was wonderful with the plants and the quaintness of both the bar area and dining room. We had a really nice time because this all made it possible!“

“I don't travel much but when we do we love eating in mom and pops shops and I personally must say this one was one of the best Dinners I have ever had , Fresh nice size biscuit and gravy , home fries was amazing and flavorfull , I am very picky with restaurants coffee but their coffee was really good I took one to go . What an amazing experience I love food and this a place I would recommend great service great people and amazing food.“

“My wife and I stopped in recently and had a great time. Weather was beautiful so we sat outside and met two other very friendly couples. They have a very good list by the glass and the manager gave me a suggestion that was spot on. The owner also stopped by to check on us and introduced himself. The entire experience was delightful; next time we’re in town we’ll try some of the food -which looked delicious.“

“There is no better quality restaurant around. The meals are consistently great and the cost is comparable to other restaurants locally. The cocktails are always strong and delicious. We really appreciate the owners. They are wonderful people. We live here year round.“

“Best burger and delicious sweet potato fries. I can’t say enough about how delicious the burger was-well cooked and awesome toppings. I had the Mac Attack. The restaurant is really cool. The staff are friendly . If you’re in Brevard, give it a try.Vegetarian options: All burgers can be made using impossible burger.“

“After a long morning of hiking, we were starving and so glad we found this place! It's a very small and cute diner and as soon as we walked in, we were welcomed by a very friendly staff and were seated right away. The first thing that caught my attention was their wide variety of food for being such a small place. I asked the waitress about their chicken salad sandwich and she was overly excited about how good it was so I had to give it a try. Perfect combination of mayonnaise and seasoning but they threw a little something different with some sweet chopped onions and it was phenomenal! I had never had chicken salad with onions but it really brought the sandwich together with their garden fresh tomatoes and just the right amount of lettuce. I paired it with their potato salad and wow it was great! My wife ordered the fried buffalo chicken and it was a massive pounded out chicken breast golden fried with a very good buffalo sauce on it. She had the sweet potato fries and they were thick and hand cut. My kids ordered burgers who both finished every bit and said they were really good. If you are near Dupont State Park and hungry you really have to stop by. We want to go back because they have so many items to choose from and everything looked great!“

“What a hidden gem! We stopped here with my fiance and friends for a pre elopement meal! My daughter enjoyed playing on the firetruck outside and the creek was beautiful. The store up front is worth a look before heading out. We sat outside to enjoy our meals. Food was delicious. I had the bbq sandwich and I had a bite of my fiance's burger. My daughter ate her hotdog so fast lol. My friends all had nothing but great things to say about their burgers. The fries were so hot and crispy. Everything was fresh. Our waitress possibly owner? Was so sweet. We plan to come back in a year on our anniversary!“

“Really great, friendly service. About $12 for a bowl with no drink. Left feeling full and good! The atmosphere is fine, comfortable enough, but definitely not anything special. The food is great, its diferent enough from Qdoba and Chipotle type places that it's a unique experience. They are famous for their burrito, but since I don't do gluten I got the "naked" burrito, basically a bowl, and it's layered with corn chips (very good ones) and then all the toppings of your choice. Outside seating available, inside tables and booths, a variety of drinks both fountain and bottled. Definitely worth a lunch stop! Again, great service- friendly, fast, funny.Dietary restrictions: The naked burrito is perfect for gluten/dairy/sugar restrictions“

“Ya know that ol adage "don't judge a book by it's cover?" Well, here's a prime example. The skeptic in me was concerned when we pulled in, but the Google reviews gave me hope as we walked on it. It is one of the cleanest, "home-iest" little restaurants. The wait staff was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and appropriately priced. Definitely glad we tried this place out!“

“Forget about bojangles and chic fil a. This place been making the best chicken biscuit since it opened. Show up with cash. This is a local gem we gotta keep up and running. Love the people and food. Just remember, it's still fast food lol“

“We went to Zeke's and had a lovely dinner. My friends ordered steak, and salmon, and I had chicken. The service was excellent. All of our food, and drinks, were very good. The manager stopped at our table to inquire about our meal. She was engaging and friendly. If you are looking for excellent food, ambience, and an enjoyable place for dinner, look no further than Zeke's Tavern at Etowah Golf Course.“

“This is our one restaurant here in town that I can honestly say has some of the best food for the best prices. The other fast food restaurants are getting so expensive and alot less for your money. We ordered 7 items from here for $21.00 and NONE of them were a kid menu item and they dont have a dollar menu, but their prices are pretty great along w/food! When we go to one of the other fast food restaurants and order 3-4 items, we're already paying $15.00 and ... well you know what a fast food over greasy, barely any veges lol burger is like and you either get over salted fries or no salted fries ? . Cardinal, the burgers are thick w/tons of lettuce, tomatoes, whatever you ask, and the fries are just right. GIVE THEM A TRY ?“

“First time I've been there after passing the the restaurant for years... my wife and I decided to stop in and have a breakfast and we ever delighted by not only the quality of the food but also the portions served very generous... actually I would describe it as a great value... deserving staff is exceedingly friendly the atmosphere is very calming and the overall restaurant is very clean and neat... needless to say we plan on returning often for breakfast and even perhaps lunch at some time in the future... I would give this restaurant a five star out of five star rating... do yourself a favor and stop in for at least the breakfast you'll be pleasantly surprised!“

“Ok so we have came twice now while traveling and this visit was absolutely phenomenal! DD was a blast and was so wonderful with my three young daughters. She definitely made the experience well worth eating there.Kid-friendliness: DD was so kind and spoke to my girls with so much care as well as one of her coworkers (I wish I could remember her name). They talked to my middle daughter, who asked about the pictures on the wall, about the history of the fashion they use to have at Waffle House.“

“I went to Dugan's last year for the Kentucky Derby and I'm going back this Saturday for the 150th running. There are plenty of big screens to watch and I will be at the bar to watch it. I cannot comment on the quality of the food, but a neighbor of mine plays video trivia there every week and he loves it. It's worth a visit for sure.“