Molly's Local Food Guidebook
Food scene
Here’s a few of our favorite places to go! Most of these restaurants can be found in Sylva/Dillsboro with a few in Waynesville.
Haywood Smokehouse BBQ is AMAZING!!! Definitely our favorite place to go locally. The brisket top notch!
191 locals recommend
Haywood Smokehouse
79 Elysinia AveHaywood Smokehouse BBQ is AMAZING!!! Definitely our favorite place to go locally. The brisket top notch!
Great tasting food! Recommend the tacos or French dip!
12 locals recommend
The Rivers and Rails Tavern
2 Dills StreetGreat tasting food! Recommend the tacos or French dip!
Definitely the best local brewery! Two locations- both have great food options surrounding them and awesome atmospheres.
99 locals recommend
Innovation Brewing Company
414 W Main StDefinitely the best local brewery! Two locations- both have great food options surrounding them and awesome atmospheres.
Connected to Innovation Brewing in sylva! Great wood fire pizza! The BBQ is our favorite
17 locals recommend
Pie Times Pizza Company
414 W Main StConnected to Innovation Brewing in sylva! Great wood fire pizza! The BBQ is our favorite
Best burgers around! Build your own and enjoy! Located in Waynesville approximately 20mins away
33 locals recommend
Church Street Depot
34 Church StBest burgers around! Build your own and enjoy! Located in Waynesville approximately 20mins away
Hands down one of our favorites! If you’re visiting on a Friday make sure you get there early for Prime Rib! Delicious southern cooking!
32 locals recommend
Blue Rooster Southern Grill
207 Paragon PkwyHands down one of our favorites! If you’re visiting on a Friday make sure you get there early for Prime Rib! Delicious southern cooking!
Kostas Family Restaurant
489 Haywood RdFast and yummy! Gyros are great!
Super yummy! Make sure you call to make a reservation or show up early! Food options may be seasonal.
158 locals recommend
Sweet Onion
39 Miller StSuper yummy! Make sure you call to make a reservation or show up early! Food options may be seasonal.
Awesome sushi and hibachi. They have a lot of seating inside and great outdoor seating area as well!
32 locals recommend
Watami Sushi & Noodles
33 S Main StAwesome sushi and hibachi. They have a lot of seating inside and great outdoor seating area as well!
Traveler advice
Traveling with kids
Lots of playgrounds!
Traveling with kiddos? We have plenty of great playgrounds in our town for the littles to get their energy out! Check out Mark Watson Park, Jackson County Parks and Rec Department, or Poteet Park.