Showing 4 top-rated restaurants • Updated October 2026
City Lights Cafe
Regulars rave about the matcha and the iced coffee with bottomless refills, plus Greek and apple pie crepes and desserts like tiramisu. Local artisan work for sale lines the walls, and the menu mixes vegan and non-vegan picks. It suits coffee lovers, families, and solo visitors after a cozy daytime spot, open until 3 PM daily.
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Martha's Place 553
Set back from W Main Street in a converted house, Martha's Place 553 is known for bartender-made margaritas, live music and a pool table. It suits couples and groups who want comfort food like wraps and salmon with late-night fun. One recent reviewer found it closed, so call (828) 500-4170 before heading over.
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Creekside Oyster House and Grill
Oysters Rockefeller and fried catfish fingers draw raves at this Main Street spot, where a dog-friendly patio sits right beside the creek. It suits seafood lovers craving coastal flavors in the mountains, couples after a relaxed meal, and hikers refueling after a trail day, though kitchen consistency can vary.
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Foragers Canteen
Diners rave about the Brussels sprouts and the patio seating right beside the creek at Foragers Canteen, where burgers, sweet potato tots, fried chicken sandwiches, and deviled eggs round out a Southern comfort menu. It suits couples after a creekside lunch, families wanting fresh Southern food, and beer lovers sampling local brews.
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