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- OTOpenTable DinerMississippi •1 review4.0Dined todayThe young man at the counter who sat us was a local buy and very friendly! Gio was great and very attentive. The potatoes were over cooked and crunchy. The asparagus had no flavor! Had the filet but substituted the beans for asparagus I may have stuck to the beans.More infoBrio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee CasinoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Cherokee•4.4
- AAbbeyvipAsheville / Western North Carolina •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoOur prior visit was a little disappointing but everything was great this time. Warm bread brought right out. Steak cooked perfectly. Service was excellent and attentive even though they were short a server. Will go back.More infoJ.R. ChophousePrice: Moderate• American• Franklin•3.4
- ACAndrewCAsheville / Western North Carolina •7 reviews5.0Dined on Nov 22, 2023Another superb evening at SS. Our server Nate was attentive but not intrusive and knew the menu cold. Bravo! Each small plate was extraordinary, with our only regret being how quickly they were delivered to the table, nearly all at the same time so we barely had time to start one before the next and next arrived, quickly filling our table (we ordered a lot!). But, all amazingly prepared so we’ll be back again soon, and often in the future.More infoStubborn Seeds at Mill CreekPrice: Moderate• Spanish• Highlands / Sapphire•4.7
- OTOpenTable DinerCincinnati / Dayton •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Wonderful food!! A+++More infoRuth's Chris Steak House - Harrah's Cherokee Casino & HotelPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Cherokee•4.5
- OTOpenTable DinerTampa / Central Florida West •4 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023New Year’s DayMore infoOak Steakhouse - HighlandsPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Highlands / Sapphire•4.8
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Located within the lush greenery of the Nantahala National Forest, Franklin is home to a wide assortment of creative and delicious dining options. Enjoy the chefs' creations at independent local fine dining locations, where you might be tempted by fresh black mussels steamed in white wine. For a land-based option, parsnip puree elevates farm-to-table, bone-in pork chops. If you feel like Mexican, Italian or Chinese cuisine, you’re in luck; it’s all here. For traditional Appalachian flavor, try cedar plank salmon topped with sea salt and wildflower honey. Franklin diners can also enjoy pimiento cheese and the beloved barbecue sauce, a peppery mixture of ketchup and vinegar. Other Southern favorites, like fried catfish, collard greens and Cajun-style shrimp and grits, are eternal foods for the soul.
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