Creekside Oyster House and Grill

My fiancé and I came up to Cherokee for vacation and decided to try this place out and boy were we happy! So happy we actually went twice! The seafood was absolutely stellar, the first time we ordered the peel and eat shrimp, a dozen of the oysters, oysters Rockefeller, and the lobster Mac n cheese along with trying out their drink menu which was fabulous as well! I would say the only thing that we were not huge fans of was the oyster Rockefeller it was a different recipe than what we’ve tried at other places and it just wasn’t our favorite but still delicious! Everything was buttery, and seasoned to perfection! The second time we came we got the oysters and shrimp as before but we tried their ribeye and lobster and it was to DIE FOR!!! The lobster was absolutely decadent and the mashed potatoes and sautéed veggies were delicious! I would say the least impressive part of the meal was the steak which was a little overdone/not super seasoned but all in all it was absolutely amazing! And this is now one of our favorite spots! Melanie was our waitress both times and she was so sweet and took great care of us! The atmosphere was so nice, classy, and cozy! I am willing to bet that we would make the 2 1/2 hour drive just to eat here! 10/10 recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters, Mashed Potatoes

Lovely food, had the mini boil pot! Was quite busy when we went but still Lovely.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Food is good, memories even better

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Don’t eat at the outside dining area until management gets the bee nest under control. 2 people in our party got stung during our lunch, and it seemed they couldn’t have cared a less.
Crab cakes were ok…but I can’t as a Marylander, qualify them as “Maryland Crab cakes “

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 3

Service: 3

Lovely creekside casual dining with delicious seafood, salads and steak. We made a special trip over to the cute little town of Sylva just to enjoy a nice lunch of shrimp and grits.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Shrimp & Grits, Popcorn Shrimp, Cheese Grits, Mashed Potatoes

Everything we had was delicious. Our waitress Jennifer was attentive and friendly. We were not disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters

visited Creekside Oyster House recently and had an overall decent experience. The atmosphere was pleasant and welcoming, and our server was friendly and polite throughout the evening. However, there were a few aspects that could have been handled better.

We started with the soup, which was mediocre at best—lacking the kind of flavor you’d expect from a place known for its seafood. Unfortunately, the lobster mac and cheese had a piece of plastic in it that looked like a hair. I let the server know, and while she was apologetic, no solution was offered—no replacement dish, discount, or even a visit from the manager. We were still charged for everything, which left a bit of a sour taste in what was otherwise a pleasant evening.

I believe the staff is genuinely nice, but perhaps they could benefit from some additional coaching in handling customer complaints and offering resolutions when things go wrong. I think Creekside has great potential, and with a few adjustments, it could elevate the overall dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 3

I ordered the New England clam chowder which tasted like lukewarm béchamel sauce. It tasted like thick and pasty flour soup with no clams and extra pepper. The person I was with said it looked like oatmeal, it was tan in color. I had 2 bites and couldn't eat the rest. I also had the Black & Bleu Alfredo which was just gross and I couldn't eat it. I wiped the sauce off the small piece of blackened chicken and that tasted good. The person I was with had the Mahi sandwich which was 2 small Mahi fingers on 2 large pieces of bread. He just ate the fish and gave me a small piece to try and that was good. Total of our bill: $46. We left and ate at another restaurant.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 4

The food was very good! Unfortunately service was slow and it was really loud. Hard to hear of the people at my table. That said I would certainly go back again

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Cheese Grits

We ordered Takeout!
The Server was extremely Courteous Helpful!!!
The Food was very good
I ordered the Crab Nachos
Fantastic. Quite Yummie 😋
And he ordered Lobster Mac&Cheese... Another Delicious item on the menu!

Parking: Plenty of parking
In front of the restaurant and the side as well

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Best calamari I've ever had, it was super tender, but disappointingly small portion. Had the shrimp and grits that were absolutely fantastic. One great thing was the food came out piping hot. Honestly was the best food I've ever had. The atmosphere sitting by the creek was wonderful. They have a fire pit with lovely pecan wood burning nearby. One disappointing thing was they rinse out the raw oysters and on our visit they were more mangled than I would prefer.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Has delicious cheese stick appetizer with carb cake entree
EXCELLENT!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Raw Oysters, Crab Legs, Hush Puppies

We love this place. It's a must-have every trip to Sylva. If there's a line, it's worth the wait!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

It was our first time dear and it was absolutely awesome

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and atmosphere! The scampi was to die for!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5