20 Best American Restaurants in Waynesville

“I will definitely be back again!! I had the Brasstown melt & it was generous, juicy, perfectly cooked & flavorful. I couldn't eat the entire sandwich because it was so substantial. I'm a gf girly so a good gf bun that doesn't fall apart in my hands is a super plus. Our server was sweet & the atmosphere is really nice. There was music playing when I came in & I couldn't help but sing cause it was so upbeat. I love a staff that smiles when I let my little kid out rather than run for the nearest exit. I can be a wild one & it was nice to have the energy matched within reason 😆🤪... don't miss out on this place ~☆ you will leave fat & happy.“

“Very relaxed beach burger stand vibes that delivers not just on taste, but on quality as well. One of the best burgers I've had in WNC and I've had a lot of them. Get a shaved ice after to really drive home the nostalgic summer feel. Thanks for the great lunch Gigis!“

“Amazing staff, amazing food, it’s always a great time!“

“This place is fabulous. We have eaten here the past 2 anniversary dinners and coming back it did not disappoint. The one caveat is, bring your appetite and leave your calorie trackers at home. The food is rich, decadent and the portions are generous. And whatever you do, make sure you get a dish with some of their fresh pasta made to order.
Risotto balls, deconstructed lasagna, short rib pasta.. all winners!

I rate it exceptionally delicious out of 10.“

“The food is wonderful! Highly recommend!“

“All of their food is excellent! My favorites are cheeseburgers, hotdogs and biscuits and gravy! They have a high sanitary grade even though they are in a food truck. The only drawback is they have only outside seating and close at 2:00 pm..“

“Very delicious food. and a lot of it. .nice variety.. Quick service...Friendly staff..clean. ...Highly recommend dining with Waylon and Honeys. ..anytime.....“

“Stopped in Lake Junaluska on our trip back home to TX. We stopped here to eat and I have to say the Southwestern Quesadillas with shrimp were amazing! So delicious, and my husband loved his thin crust pizza. Great food and service 🤗“

“Rustic luxury in a beautiful setting. Friendly and attentive staff, a great bar, and an outstanding kitchen!“

“im extremely picky with restaurants because I cook so good myself ... but I have absolutely zero complaints and ate every bite on my plate. I will be back for sure.... can't wait to come back , I think we just found our new favorite restaurant spot . I had the ahi tuna tacos and my husband had the BBQ quesadilla. we both swapped some of our meals with one another and loved both of them. took home a giant container of the chorizo queso too because it was so good ... and I almost never bring home extras from a restaurant but I had to have more of that dip. eat here , you won't be disappointed.“

“Awesome food and awesome staff.“

“There are places you go to eat because the chef studied in France, and there are places you go because somewhere deep in your soul you miss square pizza, wax paper cheeseburgers, and chocolate milk in a carton.
This place falls squarely into the second category.
Now before anybody gets all worked up and starts writing letters about “fine dining,” let me explain something. Not every meal has to arrive on a plate the size of a hubcap with parsley sprinkled around it like somebody cut the yard too close.
Sometimes a man just wants a cheeseburger that reminds him of the eleventh grade.
And brother, this place will take you there quicker than a Foghat song on an eight-track.
I pulled in and immediately knew what kind of establishment I was dealing with. The curbside setup looked like one of those old drive-ins where you halfway expect a girl on roller skates to slide up beside the car and call you “hon.” It’s the kind of place where you can almost hear baseball games on AM radio even when nobody has one turned on.
The burger came wrapped and stacked exactly like the ones they used to serve in public school cafeterias back in the late seventies and early eighties. Not “inspired by.” Not “elevated.” Identical. Same smell. Same taste. Same mysterious comfort that somehow made a Friday seem survivable.
I took one bite and fully expected the vice principal to walk over and tell me my hair was too long.
The country fried steak looked suspiciously like it came off the back of a Sysco truck sometime during the Carter administration, but I’ll tell you what — it was hot, crispy, covered in gravy, and came with two sides that would stick to your ribs all afternoon. Sometimes that is exactly what a meal ought to do.
And the blueberry cobbler? Mercy.
I don’t know whether somebody’s grandmother made it at daylight or if it came in frozen wrapped in plastic. I know this: put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of it and suddenly all is right with the world for about fifteen minutes.
Now let’s be fair. This place is not five-star dining. Nobody’s shaving truffles over your fries. Nobody’s discussing “notes of citrus” in the tea.
But there also ain’t a blessed thing wrong with it.
In fact, what this place serves better than anything on the menu is memory. You don’t just eat here. You remember here. You remember cafeteria trays, football games, small-town summers, station wagons, and when life was simple enough that supper and a milkshake could improve your whole day.
That’s worth something these days.“

“Absolutely 10/10!!! Our first time eating here since Sandwich Mama’s took over! Delicious!!! We will be back!!“

“Absolutely the best wings in the area. Fantastic, friendly atmosphere and the staff is outstanding! 10 out of 10!“

“Delicious breakfast! Will definitely be back“

“🌹 best i have had in years, service was outstanding and the food was perfect!“

“Had lunch here yesterday and we were very pleased from the minute we walked in. Friendly staff, very clean restaurant service was fast waitress was very friendly and polite and answered the questions we had about the different food items. Sorry I don’t remember her name but she was terrific! If in the area again we will be back!“

“We stopped in for quick dinner on Saturday night. The service was great - we were the only table sitting outside, but our servers were quick and professional, very nice. The food was awesome - didn't take too long despite a crowd showing up, and was exactly as advertised. The prices were surprisingly affordable! Great drinks too! We'll be back to this spot for sure!“

“Just tried Red Fox for the first time. Fantastic lunch. Delicious food and great service. Will definitely be back!“

“Zander was absolutely incredible! The whole staff was honestly. I put in a to go order, and when I got there, they had just finished with a big rush of customers on this Saturday night. They hadn't gotten around to starting my order yet, but I was happily surprised when Zander offered to get me the milk I had ordered while I waited. They were all so nice and very hard working! Oh and the food was fantastic!!!“