Sweet Onion

39 Miller St, Waynesville
(828) 456-5559

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Lemon Butter Grilled Shrimp Fettuccine
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Crispy Cajun Brussels Sprouts
Sweet Onion Chicken Parmesan
Apple Crumble with Ice Cream
Pecan Chicken Salad Melt
Fried Catfish Sandwich
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Open Faced Pot Roast

Menu

Appetizers
Crispy Fried Onions
Thin sliced fried onions served with southwest ranch.
Ahi Tuna Sashimi
Sesame-seared ahi tuna served with pickled ginger, wasabi, and soy sauce.
Crispy Cajun Brussels Sprouts
Served with smoked brown sugar aioli.
Lump Crab Cake
Crispy lump crab cakes served with a lemon basil aioli.
Panko Crusted Shrimp
Served with ginger peach sweet and sour sauce.

Soup and Salads
Sweet Onion Soup
Our take on the classic french onion soup. Just creamier, topped with a crouton, and Swiss cheese bubbling hot.
Garden Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cheddar, sun-dried cranberries, and candied pecans.
Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce, cracked pepper croutons, and parmesan are tossed in a creamy caesar dressing.
Lemongrass Grilled Chicken Salad
Lemongrass grilled chicken served with romaine, cucumber, carrots, crispy wontons, and Thai peanut dressing.
Crispy Mozzarella and Tomato Salad
Panko fried mozzarella served with fresh basil, romaine lettuce, and a honey balsamic reduction.

Sandwiches
Fried Catfish Sandwich
Fried catfish strips served on a grilled brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, creamy coleslaw, and house tartar sauce.
Blackened Catfish Sandwich
Blackened catfish strips served on a grilled brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, creamy cole slaw, and house tartar sauce.
Sweet Onion Chicken Parmesan Sandwich
Hand-breaded southern fried chicken breast topped with provolone cheese and basil roasted tomatoes served on a grilled brioche bun with lemon pesto aioli.
Open Faced Pot Roast Sandwich
Slow-roasted beef chuck roast served over sourdough bread with provolone cheese, caramelized onions, creamy horseradish, and herb adjust.
Black Angus Burger Sandwich
6 oz. Flame-grilled black Angus burger, topped with lettuce, tomato, and your choice of cheese.
Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich
Hand-breaded southern fried chicken breast served with a brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, and ranch dressing.
Pecan Chicken Salad Melt Sandwich
Toasted pecan chicken salad served on grilled sourdough with lettuce, tomato, smoked bacon, and cheddar.

Pasta
Wild Mushroom Ravioli Pasta
Wild mushroom and parmesan ravioli tossed with sautéed wild mushrooms in a fresh herb Madeira wine cream sauce.
Lemon Butter Grilled Shrimp Fettuccine Pasta
Tossed with garlic roasted tomatoes and pecan basil pesto.
Thai Peanut Chicken and Rice Noodles Pasta
Ginger-grilled chicken and rice noodles tossed with snow peas, green onions, fresh basil, cilantro, and Thai peanut sauce.

Entrées
Fried Catfish
Fried catfish served with our house tartar sauce.
Blackened Catfish
Blackened catfish served with our house tartar sauce.
Sweet Tomato Glazed Meatloaf
Wrapped with applewood bacon, crispy fried onions, and herb au jus served with cheddar mashed potatoes. (entrée served with one side item).
Pecan Encrusted Local Mountain Trout
Pan-seared rainbow trout encrusted with pecans and served with a creamy fresh herb and garlic lemon butter sauce.
Crab Cakes
Sautéed jumbo lump crab cakes served with a lemon basil aioli.
Shrimp and Grits
Applewood smoked bacon and jumbo shrimp served over stone-ground cheddar grit cakes topped with a lobster cream sauce. (entree served with one side item).
Lime Teriyaki Grilled Salmon
Flame-grilled salmon with sesame lime teriyaki.
Chicken Schnitzel
Lightly breaded lemon sautéed chicken breast cutlets with Madeira wine mushroom sauce.
Blackberry BBQ Beef Short Rib
Braised boneless short rib flame-grilled with a blackberry BBQ sauce.
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken breast topped with white pepper gravy.
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken breast topped with white pepper gravy.
Sweet Onion Pot Roast
Slow-roasted beef chuck roast served with caramelized sweet onions and herb au jus.

On the Side
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cucumber Tomato Salad
Southern Fried Okra
Cole Slaw
Seasoned Fries
White Cheddar Grits
Three Cheese Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Sweet Potato Fries

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Recent Reviews

Revising my review from 5 starts to 3 stars. This place used to be the top choice for us when visiting the area. However over the past year or so, the food quality has dropped significantly. Is it still good? Yeah. But it’s certainly not what it used to be and tastes more “generic” than it used to
December 2025
We tried this for lunch. What a find! Excellent, friendly service, very delicious food. Went with the suggestions from our delightful waitress. Onion Soup was some of the best I've ever had! Can't wait to go back.
December 2025
Really great menu. Quick and food was delicious. Easy for lunch with young kids. Everyone was friendly and it was quite clean with nice views of downtown Waynesville. Easy parking close by. Great overall experience!
December 2025

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Sweet Onion

39 Miller St, Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-5559