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Restaurants & Breweries

Search our directory of restaurants in Jackson County!

Also, check out our handy Eating Out in Jackson County Dining Guide.

Here is our outdoor dining link.

Many of our restaurants, breweries and even shops are pet friendly. For a brochure to see which ones welcome your furry, four-legged friends, click HERE.

Jackson County's dining choices are abundant. Whether you seek fine dining, good old country cookin’, or just a quick bite there is a perfect eatery just for you.

Most of our restaurants, eateries and breweries also offer easy grab-n-go take out options, delivery and growler refills. Check out the Take-Out options HERE.

Original recipes, hearty portions, and reasonable prices are all synonymous with dining in Jackson County's innovative restaurants. A wide range of restaurants tempt the palate, and can be found in Cashiers, Sylva, Dillsboro.

Dining choices range from small cafes to gourmet cuisine. Area specialties include smoked baby back ribs, grilled mountain trout and filet mignon. Original recipes, hearty portions and reasonable prices are standard.

Local chefs are mixing culinary influences with food native to the area and people are noticing. Jackson County’s restaurants have been written up in Southern Living, Our State Magazine and the Atlanta Journal– Constitution.

Be it blackberry wine, stoneground grits, sweet potato fries or seasoned collard greens, you’re sure to get a taste of Western North Carolina while you’re here. Many restaurants put an emphasis on organic and sustainable agriculture, bringing seasonal items to their menus.

The craft beer industry is alive and well in Jackson County! You will find locally brewed beer from four craft breweries in Sylva offering award winning, handcrafted beer. Click HERE for information about our local breweries.

Also, with North Carolina’s growing wine industry, you’ll find some of the state’s finest wines on local wine lists and in stores.

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