What you need to know is there are some excellent restaurants in the Cashiers area. Not all of them are mentioned here, but the best are. Just remember:
1. Always a good idea to call for reservations.
2. Skip Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company unless you are dying of malnutrition.
3. Watch drinking and driving, as both Hwy 64 and Hwy 107 are patrolled.
The Orchard
I would put this as the number one destination if you eat out in Cashiers. It’s shabby chic in an old house in an orchard. Chad is the owner, and his brother is the chef. Everything there is excellent. By now, they should have a full bar and a nice wine selection. Reservations always required.
http://www.theorchardcashiers.com/
The Brown Trout
This is a little longer drive, but a nice restaurant. It’s on the shore of Lake Toxaway. You turn NORTH on Hwy 281 and it’s a mile or two on your right. Full bar.
http://www.browntroutgrille.com/
The Carolina Smokehouse
This is your basic Western North Carolina BBQ, complete with serve-yourself cornbread and soup. It’s a family place (no alcohol). The BBQ at Cashiers Farmers Market is way better quality, but if you want to sit down and eat, this is the only other choice for BBQ in Cashiers. www.thecarolinasmokehouse.com
The Gamekeeper’s Tavern
This is probably the nicest upscale family restaurant in our neck of the woods. Not quite as fancy as The Orchard, but good menu and full bar. They also have a deli in the front for sandwiches, etc. during the day. It's halfway between us and Cashiers on Highway 64 (3646 Hwy 64 East, Cashiers, NC). They also have game-type meat such as venison, buffalo, etc. Call 828-743-GAME for reservations.
Happ’s Place
This is the most unlikely place you can imagine. It looks like a roadside diner, but really the food is terrific and the people very nice. It’s located on Hwy 107 North heading toward Sylva. Use your GPS (1270 Hwy 107, Cashiers, NC). Call 828-743-2266 for reservations.
Cashiers Farmers Market BBQ
This is absolutely awesome BBQ, but it’s all take-out. It’s on the southeast corner of the Cashiers Crossroads. This is what you want if you are out hiking or fishing and are too tired to cook. http://www.cashiersfarmersmarket.com/
The Cork and Barrel Lounge
Located between the Hampton Inn and Sapphire Valley Public Safety on Hwy 64 East, this is the best shot for late night drinks and tapas-style dining. They have a restaurant also, but it closes earlier. The Lounge is open daily 4-12 midnight and the restaurant Monday-Saturday 5-10 pm. (828) 743-7477.
The Rendevu Restaurant
Our newest area restaurant, this is a really nice breakfast-lunch-dinner place. Beer and wine only. The chef was formerly at The Cornucopia and he does a wonderful job. We did lunch, and saw a lot of take-out activity. The breakfast is supposed to be great. Breakfast is 7-11 am, then lunch starts at 11 am. Dinner is served every night except Sunday. Located in Foursquare Plaza, just east of the Cashiers Crossroads on Hwy 64 East. Parking is tight, but they are working on that. (828) 743-0190. Reservations for dinner recommended.
The Cornucopia Restaurant
This is an old Cashiers standby, but with a new chef. Can't comment on it, as have not been here lately. It's open from 11 am - 9 pm and the phone number is (828) 743-3750. You should call regarding hours of service, reservations and alcohol service.
Mica's Restaurant
Another old Cashiers standby. I would have given it an unqualified "thumbs down" but understand it is under new management and has gotten better lately. The turn-in comes up quickly on your left directly across from Jennings Builders Supply on Hwy 64 East. The phone is (828) 743-5740 and you should call for hours of operation.
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