Dillsboro Smokehouse 403 Haywood Road, Dillsboro, NC 28725, 828-586-9556, Full service family restaurant that specializes in hickory smoked barbecue including pork, beef, chicken, ribs, and turkey. They are open daily for lunch and dinner; during the winter, only lunch is served on Sundays. more...

Dillsboro Steak & Seafood 489 Haywood Road, Dillsboro, NC 28725, 828-586-8934, Casual family restaurant that offers hand-cut, USDA choice steaks, fresh seafood, sandwiches, and pastas, with a children's menu available. They are open Tuesday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for lunch only; closed on Mondays. more...

Restaurant 553 553 West Main, Sylva, NC 28779, 828-631-3810, Five Fifty Three offers low country fare with specialty dishes such as shrimp and grits and the local favorite filet mignon. The restaurant is also your best choice for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, employee functions, Christmas parties and off-site catered events.  more...