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Dining & Restaurants

Waynesville is a fabulous dining destination with something for everyone! From fine dining experiences to southern comfort food to classic favorites, our small town has it all!

Check out this innkeeper-curated list of our favorites in the area! There are so many great places to eat, drink, and relax in Haywood County. Our area is known as a dining destination that punches above its weight, with fabulous locally-owned and operated restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, plus an abundance of national chain and fast-casual options. Our list below is limited to Waynesville & Haywood County (plus one in Jackson County), but of course, we are also not far from the world-class restaurant scene in downtown Asheville.

As a small town, some restaurants close on slower days (Sundays through Tuesdays) and for staff vacations during certain seasons, so always check hours before you venture out! Even so, there are always great options whenever you visit and we can help you with great suggestions for any day of the week or season of the year!

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Beer, Wine & Bars

Enjoy a Drink and Relax

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Fast Casual & Grocery

An Abundance of Options

  • Publix

  • Ingles

  • Walmart Supercenter

  • Great Fast Food Options - Sonic, Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts, Jersey Mike's (coming soon!), Bojangles, and more!

Learn More about our Food Scene

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Our Favorite Breweries & Bars

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Best Restaurants in Town

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Food Trucks of Haywood County