Travel Guide
This web page of places to eat and accommodation is maintained as a service to CCC members and anyone else who visits our site. We rely on our paddling friends to provide information about any additions, changes, or deletions to this web page.
Send your input to the CCC Webmaster at webmaster@carolinacanoeclub.org. Include the following information: Name of the place, address, phone number, type of cuisine (for places to eat) and directions for finding the location.
(not including fast food or chains)
Note: It’s always a good idea to check hours, since schedules are unpredictable
WOR Restaurants
Nantahala/Tuckasegee Area (NOC, Bryson City, Sylva, Waynesville)
NOC
River’s End – or across the river – Big Wesser Riverside Pub
(if the two restaurants at NOC are too crowded or closed, your next best option is to head to Bryson City)
Bryson City Eats:
Moon Goddess Grill – At entrance to Deep Creek Park – just opened – Burgers, Fired Chicken Sandwiches and Shakes |
Nate and Nicks Pizza – Everett St |
Nantahala Burger Bar – end of Depot St at 116 Ramseur St |
Boxcar Cafe – Depot Square – Sandwiches, Burgers |
CJs Grill – Depot St – Bar and Grill |
Mountain Perks – Depot St, Breakfast and Lunch – Sandwiches |
DERAILED of Bryson City (Anthonys) – Depot St – Pizza, Pasta |
Guayabitos – US 19 Mexican – old standard |
Four Queens – US 19 Mexican – outdoor seating by the river. Good food |
La Poblano – US 19 Mexican – cozy, lots of locals |
Jimmy Mac’s Restaurant – Main St – good variety for dinner, possible long waits |
Fuller’s Farmhouse – Everett St – in the old Iron Wok, just opened, family style |
Pasqualino’s Italian – Everett St – excellent Italian |
Everett St Diner – Everett St – Breakfast and Lunch |
Barbecue Wagon – Main St – Decent Barbecue |
Nabers Drive in – US 19 – Drive in burgers, slowly dining |
Iron Wok – Everett St – Lunch and Dinner open late – Excellent Chinese |
Fryemont Inn – Fryemont St. – fine dining – reservation required |
Everett St Bistro – Everett St – fine dining – reservations required |
Food trucks in Bryson City
The Rice Wagon – Everett St – Rice Wagon – Hawaiian Fusion. Daily noon to 8 pm |
Bryson City Outdoors – Everett and Main – Vary, but usually lunch and dinner. Good eats. |
Groceries in Bryson City
Ingles – large grocery store, between Smoky Mountain Meadows and downtown, on Hughes Branch Rd |
Dillsboro
Haywood Smokehouse (Excellent BBQ, ribs, brisket) |
Rivers and Rails Tavern |
Kostas – good Greek/American |
Sylva
Lulu’s |
Guadalupe Café – excellent Mexican fusion. Not a typical Mexican place. |
Balsam Falls Brewing – great beer and good pub food |
City Lights Café – coffee and sandwiches |
Ice Cream – Jack the Dipper (waffle cones made to order) |
Downtown Waynesville
Bogarts, American, steaks, burgers, pasta, etc. Can accommodate groups. |
Sweet Onion, great food, probably best for small group of 4-6 |
Birchwood Hall, can handle groups |
Maggie’s Galley Seafood, south side of Waynesville, good variety. |
Ice Cream – Jack the Dipper second location (waffle cones made to order). Close to Ingles, |
Fat Buddies BBQ |
Ocoee Area (on Route 64 heading toward Murphy)
Herbs (open Thurs-Sun, closes early on Sunday) |
Murphy
Rib Country |
Valley River Brewery – pub food |
Andrews:
The Burger Basket – 1679 Main St, Andrewsbo, NC – 11-7 M-Sat – Best burgers Ever! |
Pigeon River Area
Hartford (take out area for Pigeon):
Food trucks-near the public takeout |
The Bean Trees (large outdoor patio on the river), burgers, sandwiches, beer |
Fried Chicken at BP station – Pigeon River Smokehouse, also samosas (owned by Indian family). |
Newport, TN
Grill 73 – Russian/American cuisine |
Waynesville/Maggie Valley Area off I40, Exit 24
Haywood 209 Café – a diner adjoining a Shell station. Large outdoor patio/pet friendly. Good food. Good place after paddling Pigeon and heading back to camp. Good pie. |
Asheville
Avoid downtown unless you want good Indian (Chai Pani, Mela, Mehfil), or if you just like crowds and paid parking
West Asheville (street parking is much easier and mostly free, compared to downtown). Take I40 to 240 and W Asheville Exit. Except White Duck Taco, most of the following are on Haywood Rd.
White Duck Taco (large outdoor area on the river), paddlers love it, particularly if you like to wait in line for 30 minutes
On Haywood Rd:
Taco Billy, small outdoor area. Not great for large groups. Excellent tacos. |
Gan Shan West – Ramen, fairly small indoors. Outdoor seating. |
Ito Ramen Bar & Tapas, Larger than Gan Shan. Indoor/outdoor. |
Early Girl (indoor/outdoor seating, pet friendly). Specializes in breakfast all day |
Nine Mile, Jamaican (indoor only). Popular. Not for large group. |
The Hop West, Ice Cream (slow, but good) |
Pizza: Pizza Mind (sports bar setting-not large) and Standard Pizza (indoor and outdoor seating on patio) |
W.A.L.K., pub food, pool table |
Universal Joint, large menu, pub food, (indoor/outdoor seating) |
Other W Asheville:
Sunny Point Café (gets very busy), Biscuit Head (closes at 3:00) |
On Patton Ave— take I40 West Asheville exit 44
Yao– massive Chinese buffet |
Chipotle – the usual |
Cracker Barrel – the usual |
El Chapala – standard Mexican |
West Asheville (Beer no food):
Archetype Brewing, large indoor space |
One World |
The Whale (large outdoor patio seating). Good food selection available in Haywood Common Restaurant, which is connected. |
Hi Wire – has food truck |
River Arts District Beer:
New Belgium, the Wedge, Hi Wire, and more… Food trucks
Wine Bar: Pleb
Weaverville (en route to French Broad, Nolichucky, Cane R or Toe R)
Tommy’s – Greek owned which means they have a big menu. Local joint. |
Soba Sushi and Noodles – Asian Noodles |
Blue Mountain Pizza – Pizza, Pasta, Subs, beer. |
Well Bred – amazing bakery, with a variety of prepared foods. |
Coffee: Yellow Mug |
La Carreta Mexican Restaurant – can seat large parties, outdoor area. |
Nolichucky area – Erwin
Not a lot of food choices unless you go to Johnson City or back toward Weaverville/Mars Hill/Asheville
Mars Hill |
Stackhouse Restaurant – BBQ, burgers |
Tellico
Tellicafe |
Navarro’s Smokehouse – BBQ |
Chattooga area
Location | Restaurant | Cuisine | Directions |
Clayton | La Pachanga | Mexican | On Route 441, shares a building with a Day’s Inn. |
Elijay | El Agave | Mexican | On Main Street |
Dillard | Dillard House | Family Style | On Route 441 just south of the NC border. |
Other Restaurants
North Carolina
Albemarle (Stanly County) | Harmanco’s Cajun food, pasta and Louisiana beer |
Bynum | Allen & Son Pit Cooked Bar-B-Que Family Style |
Cornelius | Thai Marlai Thai |
Cumnock | Bud’s Barbecue BBQ |
Dillsboro | Jarrett House Family Style |
Hendersonville | Fireside Inn |
Kinston | Kings Barbecue BBQ |
Lexington | Speedy’s BBQ |
Lexington | Barbecue Center BBQ |
Madison/Mayodan | Fuzzy’s Barbecue BBQ |
Marion | Little Siena Italian |
Mocksville | C’s Barbecue pulled barbecue, breakfast |
Morganton | Judge’s BBQ, Seafood |
Morganton | Habaneros Mexican Restaurant Mexican |
Morganton | Quality Gas mart |
Morganton | Mythos Greek and Italian food plus desserts |
Murphy | Downtown Pizza Company All-you-can-eat Pizza Buffet |
Nashville | Doug Saul’s Barbecue BBQ |
Old Fort | Trainwatcher Café Home made soups,entrees and desserts, salads and sandwiches. |
Pittsboro | The Flamingo American cuisine |
Pittsboro | Pitt Stop Cafe |
Roanoke Rapids | La Tolteca Mexican |
Rocky Mount | Bob Melton’s Barbecue BBQ |
Shatley Springs | Shatley Springs Restaurant Family Style |
Shelby | Bridge’s Barbecue BBQ |
Sylva | Lulu’s Cafe |
Sylva | Jack the Dipper Ice Cream |
Sylva | Meatballs Pizzeria Italian |
Sylva | Spring Street Cafe |
Waynesville | Antipasto’s Italian |
Waynesville | Clyde’s Homestyle, good pie |
Wesser | Pizza by the River Pizza |
Wesser | Relia’s |
Wesser | Nantahala Village |
Wilmington | Bridge Tender Seafood |
Wilmington | Caprice Bistro Seafood Plus |
Wilmington | Caprice Bistro Seafood Plus |
Wilmington | Hanover Seafood Seafood Market |
Wilmington | (cook your own) |
Wilmington | Heck of a Peck Seafood |
Wilmington | Hieronymus Seafood Restaurant Seafood |
Wilmington | Jackson’s Big Oak Barbecue BBQ |
Wilmington | Middle of the Island |
Wilmington | The Oceanic Seafood |
Wilmington | Pilot House Seafood plus |
Wilmington | Pirate’s Table Seafood |
Wilmington | Smithfield’s Bar-B-Q BBQ |
Wilmington | Something Fishy Wilmington’s best fried-seafood platter |
Wilmington | Trail’s End Steak House Steak |
Wilmington | Zora’s Seafood Market Seafood Market |
Wilmington | (cook your own) |
Winston-Salem | Little Richard’s BBQ |
Wrightsville Beach | 22 North Seafood specials, Pasta, Steak |
Pennsylvania
Location | Restaurant | Cuisine | Directions |
Markleysburg | Glisan’s | Home Style Cooking | 4625 National Pike (Route 40) 724-329-4636 |
Ohiopyle | Firefly Grill | View their menu | 25 Sherman Street 724-329-7155 |
Tennessee
Location | Restaurant | Cuisine | Directions |
Copperhill | El Rio | Mexican | |
Cosby | Cub Restaurant & Motel | BBQ, ribs, trout | 4344 Cosby Road (Highway 32). (888) 853-9370. The food was outstanding, along with dining over the river on the patio, and live bluegrass music. Cost was inexpensive. No alcohol, but they do allow brown bagging. |
Ducktown | Brothers | BBQ, etc. | On Route 64 where Burra Burra Steakhouse used to be. |
Erwin | China Kitchen | Chinese | Main St. |
Tellico Plains | Tellicafe | Behind the gas station on Route 68 in Tellico Plains | |
Townsend | Hearth & Kettle | Typical American | On US 321 |
Wartburg | Partners Pizza | Pizza, no beer | Hwy 62, 1 mile east of Wartburg |
Virginia
Location | Restaurant | Cuisine | Directions |
Breaks | Road Kill K’afa | local | on Route 80 across from the Gateway Motel |
Breaks Interstate Park | Buffet and menu service | on Route 80, about 2 miles east of Breaks, VA |
West Virginia
Location | Restaurant | Cuisine | Directions |
Fayetteville | Cathedral Cafe | 134 S Court St, on the main road in town | |
Fayetteville | DiOGi’s Mexican Grill and Cantina | Mexican | 103 Keller Ave |
Dirty Ernie’s Rib Pit | Ribs, BBQ | 310 Keller Ave, just off US 19 | |
Mountain Laurel Restaurant | Italian, steaks, ribs, BBQ | Laurel Creek Rd., just off US 19 | |
Fayetteville | Pies & Pints | Pizza & beer | West Maple Avenue. From Route 19, take the main drag into town (N. Court St) to the second light, hang a right and go past United Bank and Memorial Bldg. Pies is the reddish bldg on the left as you are almost out of “downtown”. |
Sedona Grill | Route 16 about 2 miles from Fayetteville heading towards Oak Hill | ||
Oak Hill | Rio Grande II | Mexican | Kroger/K-Mart Plaza, on Route 19 |
Oak Hill | Peking Chinese Restaurant | Chinese Buffet | Kroger/K-Mart Plaza, on Route 19 |
Summersville | La Carreta | Mexican | West side of Rt 19 in Merchants Mall |
Peking Chinese Restaurant | Chinese Buffet | West side of Rt 19 in Merchants Mall |
Accomodation
North Carolina
Name | Address/Phone | Directions |
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Freeman’s Motel & Cottages | 1900 Highway 28 N Almond, NC 28702 (828) 488-2737 |
Take Route 28 west off of 19/74. Freeman’s is on the right just before the Almond Post Office. |
Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground | 755 East Alarka Rd Bryson City, NC 28713 (828) 488-3672 |
From 19/74, take the Alarka Road exit and turn south (away from Bryson City) onto Alarka Road. Go about one mile and then branch left onto East Alarka Road for just over a mile and you will see the campground on your left. Watch for small signs marking the turns to the campground. |
Turkey Creek Campground | PO Box 93 135 Turkey Creek Road Almond, North Carolina 28702 (828) 488-8966 |
Take Route 28 west off of 19/74. The campground is on the right, next to the Almond Post Office. |
Pennsylvania
Name | Address/Phone | Directions |
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Ohiopyle State Park View the park brochure |
P.O. Box 105 Ohiopyle, PA 15470-0105 Phone: 724-329-8591 |
See the link in the column to the left. You can also see a map of the area around Ohiopyle by going to: http://tinyurl.com/2abrkg |
Tall Oaks Campground | Route 381 South 544 Camp Riamo Road Farmington, PA (724) 329-4777 |
From the intersection of National Pike/US-40 and PA-381, head south on PA-381. About a mile later, turn left onto Camp Riamo Rd and go about .9 miles to the entrance for the campground (on the left) View a map of the area |
Tennessee
Name | Address/Phone | Directions |
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Great Smoky Mtn Nat’l Park, Cosby Campground | On TN Highway 32 near Cosby. First come/first serve (approximately 150 sites), no showers. |
Virginia
Name | Address/Phone | Directions |
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Breaks Interstate Park (camping, cottages, and motel) |
PO Box 100 Breaks, VA 24607 (276) 865-4413 Toll-free reservations 1-800-982-5122 |
On Route 80, about 2 miles east of Breaks, VA |
Gateway to the Breaks Motel | PO Box 147 Route 80 Breaks, VA 24607 (276) 531-8481 |
On Route 80, about 2 miles west of Breaks Interstate Park |
West Virginia
Name | Address/Phone | Directions |
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Summersville Dam Tailwaters | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Route 2 Box 470 Summersville, WV 26651 (304) 872-3459 |
Off Route 129 at the base of Summersville Dam. |
Battle Run Campground | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Route 2 Box 470 Summersville, WV 26651 (304) 872-3459 |
On Route 19 in Mt. Nebo, turn west onto Route 129. Cross Summersville Lake Dam and go about 1/2 mile. The campground entrance is on the right. Note: no dogs allowed. |
Ray’s Campground | HC 66, Box 11A (304) 658-4386 |
From US 19 and US 60 at Hico, turn right onto US 60 west, then right onto Sunday Road. Go one mile out Sunday Road. The campground is on the left. |
Summersville Lake Retreat | PO Box 212 Lansing WV 25862-0212 1-888-872-5580 |
On Route 19 in Mt. Nebo, turn west onto Route 129. Go about 1/2 mile. The campground is on the right. |
Mountain Lake Campground | P.O. Box 486 Airport Road Summersville, WV 26651 (304) 872-4220 |
From Route 19 just south of Summersville, turn west onto Airport Road and follow the signs. |
Laurel Ridge Cabins | Route 3 Box 252 Mount Nebo, WV 26679 (304)872-1602 (888) 412-2246 |
At the stoplight for the intersection of U.S. Route 19 and State Route 41 at Mt. Nebo, turn onto Old Route 19, go past the Go-Mart about 1/4 mile. You will see the green/white Laurel Ridge Cabins sign on the right. |