J Arthur's Restaurant

$$ • Gastropubs, American, Seafood

Hours:
2843 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley
(828) 926-1817

About J Arthur's Restaurant

J Arthur's Restaurant, located in Maggie Valley, offers a cozy atmosphere with a charming train display and a fireplace. The menu provides a variety of options, with the fried green tomato appetizer, hamburger steak, and rack of ribs being standouts. The shrimp cocktail appetizer features five medium-sized, fresh shrimp. The restaurant is reasonably accessible, and service is described as good, with staff offering helpful recommendations. Prices are slightly high, but the quality of food and service warrants a return visit.

The staff are professional and kind, especially helpful for last-minute events like wedding receptions. The food is absolutely delicious, with favorites like the French Onion Soup and Prime Rib standing out. The chicken marsala and meatloaf with tomato jam are also fantastic. The warm atmosphere and friendly service make it a fun, family-friendly place. Visitors should get there early for prime rib or steak, as they often run out. J Arthur's never disappoints, making it a beloved tradition for visitors.

Recent reviews highlight exceptional food and service, especially the cheese sticks, which are highly recommended. Customers appreciate the friendly staff and the helpfulness, especially when dealing with last-minute issues like losing a wallet—the staff responded quickly and honestly, even providing a tracking number for the lost item. The atmosphere remains nice, and the service continues to be attentive and friendly. Many guests enjoy the desserts, like cheesecake, and dishes such as bourbon pecan encrusted chicken and chicken Marsala, which are described as delicious. Overall, J Arthur's remains a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

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J Arthur's Restaurant Reviews

4.4
532 ratings
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4.5
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Went to J Arthur's tonight, October 31, 2025. Server didn't know a whole lot about the menu. Salad only consisted of red onion, lettuce and a tomato wedge with croutons. Dressing was watered down. I asked the server if their steaks were cooked over charcoal and he said yes. I ordered a $55 bone-in ribeye and it was very tough and definitely not cooked over charcoal. It tasted like it was cooked on a flat grill top. Strawberry cheesecake was supposed to have strawberries but it...read full review

We arrived at 8:30, was told to order in 5 minutes kitchen was closing but was told they close at 10pm. My husband was told he had enough time to order one more drink, bar was closing because bartender wanted to leave early. Waitress forgot about us several times and actually told us that. We got bread, cheese sticks and couldn’t even eat them fast enough because of the were shewing us out. We paid good money for cheese sticks that were cold when we got to our room along with...read full review

Best steak around! We always go to J Arthur’s when visiting Maggie valley! Nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

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Monday Closed
Tuesday 4 - 8PM
Wednesday 4 - 8PM
Thursday 4 - 8PM
Friday 4 - 9PM
Saturday 4 - 9PM
Sunday 4 - 8PM
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