31 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Cherokee

“This time up on the plate was Peters Pancakes& Waffles. If you're looking for a great breakfast spot near WCU in Cherokee, NC, Peter's Pancakes & Waffles is a must-try. The "Ranch Hand Breakfast #3" is a hearty meal with perfectly cooked potatoes, flavorful country ham, and fluffy pancakes. The pancakes were a pleasant surprise – light, fluffy, and topped with a generous scoop of butter. With ample parking and clean restrooms, it's the ideal place for a satisfying breakfast. We went on a Sunday, you should anticipate a 30 min wait.

Great Job Peter's Pancake & Waffles!

Parking: Multiple parking sections to choose from.“

“We absolutely loved every coffee we tried, this will definitely be a go to for coffee when in Cherokee every trip! Service, price, and quality spot on.“

“They perfected their Porter! Affectionately dubbed the beaver, it's the lightest Porter I've ever had with a crispy effervescent finish. Okay so now let's talk about that blackened catfish...... Hands down 10/10 and delivered by the Chef who just happened to look like Jelly Roll so great job!“

“Great food, fast seevice!!“

“The best authentic Mexican food we have had in the USA“

“It’s inside the casino so naturally, the food and prices will be higher than what you would expect. The wait staff was Friendly. The soft pretzel and hot pimento cheese was delicious. my wife had the pulled pork sandwich. She was not as impressed.“

“Very good Indian tacos and buffalo burgers. We have to go back and try fry bread topped with blueberries and the pizza fry bread.“

“Best BBQ I’ve ever had. Great food, excellent service!“

“Very welcoming and a SUPER cute place! Owner is AMAZING!“

“The pumpkin spice iced latte was so good. And they were able to make me a sugar free. Not all places will do this. Thank you.“

“Great food with a cool tiki atmosphere... You gotta try it!“

“We ate dinner there on a Monday, 9/25/23 while on our 50th anniversary vacation. We chose the outdoor seating. My wife got the vegetarian tacos with a side of sweet potato tots. I got the fried shrimp tacos with a chef’s side of maple balsamic glazed Brussels sprouts. The food was fantastic and a big thanks to our server, Eliza C., who was super! We highly recommend Foragers“

“Absolutely wonderful dining experience! Burrito was big enough to feed 3 people! Excellent chips and salsa! HIGHLY recommend!!“

“I just wish they had a list of beers and ciders on their website“

“By far, some of the best wings you can get. Philly Cheese steak was very good. Service was fantastic. Booth seats need a little padding to make them a bit comfortable.“

“Very nice staff, friendly atmosphere, great beer , what else do you need !!!!“

“My wife and I were in town as part of our 50th anniversary vacation and had dinner on Sunday 9/24/23. I had the 10 oz sirloin with loaded baked potato and green beans. My wife had the spinach with the raspberry vinaigrette dressing. The food was awesome and the service was great! We highly recommend Boots if you’re passing through southwestern NC.“

“We had two signature items from the menu that we have had many times. Not up to par this time (9-21-22). French onion soup was like warm. Mediterranean appetizer over browned. Italian pasta salad needed more oil and grated cheese. The added tofu was practically burnt and flavorless.“

“The food was fantastic, the beer was delightful, and the staff was spectacular! Our bartender Allison, who recommended the Cuban, which was easily one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten, was super rad! They were killing it, taking care of everybody and the beer was top tier. I especially loved the seasonal beers.“

“Fun downtown spot to grab a beer and have some food from Mad batter!“

“My family and are I are extra thankful this year for the kindness and generosity of Jeff and Pam Pulley, the owners of Mountain Perks Espresso Bar & Cafe. Two weeks ago, my kids and I came to Bryson City to ride the Polar Express train with friends. GPS said I was only .5 of a mile away from my destination, but my car got stuck on the rocky road on a very steep mountain and I had no cell service. Turns out I inadvertently got lost very high up on the mountain (later we would found out I was 20 minutes away from the house we were staying). My kids and I walked to the nearest house that had a light on, and by the grace of God, Jeff and Pam took us in and helped us. Jeff and his neighbor, Keith, also got my car out of the ditch I backed into, and my kids and I were still able to make the train ride. Jeff and Pam didn’t have to open up their door and help three complete strangers, but they did with open arms. Jeff and Keith didn’t have to get my car out, but they did. Let this story remind you that there are truly amazing people in this world; Jeff and Pam (and Keith) are angels walking among us! My kids and I visited Jeff and Pam at their coffee shop the next morning, and let me just say, their food and coffee are delicious! I highly recommend going there if you are ever in Bryson City, and they are located right across from the train station!“

“Had a few beers and met some locals in the process, sitting at the downstairs bar. Great staff and great customers! I had a German Pilsner, a seasonal porter, and a really good sour (blueberry cheesecake maybe?). They were all excellent. The upstairs with the rooftop looked pretty cool. I ran up there just to see what it was like. The vibe was a bit more lively up there for sure. Great location right on the river in the heart of Bryson City.“

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“Food here is awesome and our server, Harden, (both times we went there) was outstanding in the many hats he wears there. Ask for his recommendations and you will not be disappointed. Great food, casual atmosphere and we will definitely go back when we visit Dillsboro again. 😁👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“USC beat Clemson 11.30.24. LaNorris Sellers for Heisman.

Great selection of beer. BBQ burger and tots are phenomenal. May have told wife it’s the best burger I’ve ever had… (6 beers deep, still very coherent and credible). No pics for evidence as everything was gobbled.“

“Delicious chocolate. I’ll come here sometimes or go to the Chocolate Shoppe for gourmet candy when I’m shopping in Bryson. Friendly workers; mostly kids but they’re great with their service skills. The packaging is pretty and giftable.“

“We had dinner here while visiting family in the area. The place looks nice & inviting. We chose to sit inside as the evening was a little cool. It was rather busy, tables all around us were full of ppl eating various plates of food. I noticed a table to our left & our right both had a very creamy & delicious looking Mac & cheese. I searched the menu & saw there were 2 options for Mac & cheese. One was under the kids menu section & the other was on the regular menu but with lobster, called Lobster Mac & cheese, it was $15. I thought of wow they must load the Mac & cheese with lobster for that price. I asked our waitress when she returned to take our order if the size of the Lobster mac & cheese was the same size as the ones on either table to our left or right? She looked at the table on one side of us & confirmed it was indeed the same portion size, so I then asked if it would have enough lobster in it for that price. She said that she thought it was a good portion of lobster in the Mac & cheese. So we ordered our plates & I ordered the lobster Mac & cheese. I sat there enjoying our conversation practically salivating thinking about the creamy delicious lobster Mac & cheese. When our food came out it didn't all come at once but was staggered, as the first items were brought out before the Mac & cheese, I was distracted by the other entree's when it was delivered. Well boy was I ever disappointed in what they actually delivered to our table as lobster Mac & cheese. Firstly it did not look anything like the creamy delicious looking Mac & cheese that I had pointed out to our server earlier. It was not creamy or cheesy like the other. It wasn't even the same pasta, it was relatively dry & had seasoning & onions in it & 3 teeny tiny little pieces of lobster set on top in the middle. I am not usually one to complain, but this was inedible for myself because it was full of onions, which was something I had asked the waitress about in another dish before ordering & would have thought she would have explained that the kids Mac & cheese was Not the same as the lobster Mac & cheese & also made me aware that the lobster Mac & cheese included onions. When she finally returned to our table I attempted to get her to just remove it from our bill as I wasn't going to eat it. She told me it wasn't in their policy to remove the lobster Mac & cheese from the bill & acted like she wouldn't even go ask a manager about it. I asked if I could have her remove the lobster Mac & cheese from the table & replace it with what I had actually wanted & pointed to at the other tables earlier. She finally left to I assume ask & then a couple minutes later she returned & said she was sorry but they would Not remove it from the bill or replace it with the kids Mac & cheese either! We paid our bill & I again looked at the menu on our way out to confirm that it did not describe the lobster Mac & cheese as a different pasta, having seasoning & onions in it. It did Not! First they should clearly describe the lobster Mac & cheese in the menu & secondly they should Not expect customers to pay for something they absolutely will Not eat because of hidden ingredients in their meal. This place put a bad taste in our mouth & we will Not be back while visiting family again.“

“The pizza was so delicious!“

“Had lunch there today. Our server was Toni. She did a terrific job & checked back often. My husband had the Hawaiian pizza & I had the lasagna. Food was way better here than at the Italian restaurant in town.“

“A little belated with the review but better than never. Came in on July 4th while enjoying the town and being a huge fan of wings we had to give CJs a try which made for a perfect 4th! Shout out to the bartender who went above and beyond for both bar patrons and those dining in all in the midst of the holiday chaos. The wings were hands down some of the best I've ever had! Jumbo, juicy, and full of flavor between the cajun garlic and Sriracha bourbon! I can not wait to come back and try other flavors! Last but not least...My 4th was really made by walking into a WNC bar that actually has Fan Duel Sports Network to watch my Braves that night and all season! Thanks for a great experience all around and to the hard working staff on the 4th!“

“Had a great lunch at Bryson City Brewing! The food and beer were perfectly tasty, our server was super friendly, and our dog was welcome. Will very gladly go back the next time we are in town.“