Lakes End Café & Grill, proudly serving lunch and dinner. Our Nantahala restaurant is dedicated to providing an outstanding dining experience; using the best ingredients available, with the freshest foods to compliment your meal. Enjoy Lake Front Dining on Beautiful Lake Nantahala. The areas only Nantahala restaurant, featuring a variety of menu items including favorite fresh salads, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, seafood and dinner meals. Friday Night Fish Fry is a favorite! Please note: No reservations are ever required or accepted at Lakes End Cafe & Grill.
Based on 391 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.6 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
17838 Wayah Rd, Topton, NC 28781
Phone: (828) 321-3000
Website: https://www.visitlakesend.com/dining
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Hours
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
11 AM–7 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday |
11 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday |
11 AM–5 PM |
| Monday |
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
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Reviews
H Parker
We stopped and had a wonderful lunch! We ordered the chicken Caesar wrap & the turkey melt both were fantastic each meal came with fries and we especially enjoyed the addition of a little ramekin of fresh fruit on our plates so delicious! Eating on the porch is a must the view and atmosphere cannot be beat, and although it was a cooler than usual afternoon we realized having the ceiling fans on out on the porch help keep any flying nuisances at bay. Madison was our server and she was so helpful and friendly we loved being there and we will definitely return for lunch again and hope to try out either the Friday night fish fry or Saturday night prime rib specials soon!
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Cherie Thorpe
I only had chicken fingers and they were typical chicken fingers. The salad was really good. It’s the lake atmosphere and the friendly service that really grabbed me. We sat overlooking the fire pit and lake and it was really nice. Will definitely be back.
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Jaime Powers
If I could give my waitress 10 stars, I would!! REGINA was AMAZING and super friendly, the food was excellent and the view was awesome and relaxing. Nothing like a beautiful mountain and lake view for lunch!!!
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beatlemania by Robert Price
Did not get to eat here they were closed. But the restaurant and Marina are charming and cozy looking. The lake is beautiful and the mountains are everywhere. We will check back in when they are open
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G&A_OnTheRoad Truck’n
Very cool location. We had appetizers and drinks. (No alcohol) The waitress was very annoyed that this was all we wanted. Food quality was just ok. Appetizers were almost cold. We ate them because we were hungry. They don’t serve alcohol. Definitely not on our return to list. Not worth the drive out to check it out. If you’re staying with them then it’s all you have if you don’t want to cook.
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Amelia Esguerra
The food here is great and the atmosphere is even better! Of course my blackened fish sandwich was delicious but what was so lovely was the view. A true little gem.
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Dwight Fretwell
If you come here, come hungry! We were out for a day of riding with some friends. This place was suggested to us and the reviews looked great. We were very pleased! Everything was delicious and large portions. The street corn was fantastic! Our friends had never eaten it before and were skeptical to try it, but learned just how tasty it Is! All of us talked about how good the food was. My only (minor) complaint was, the ribs were a little fatty and a little tougher than I like….but cooking myself, I understand that this is minor. The taste was fantastic and nit overly covered with sauce.
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Kim Pate
We hiked the AT and then got some lunch here. Good food, good atmosphere. I’d definitely go back and do some boating next time. No cell service.
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Terena Dodd
The food was amazing. I had the Wayan bowl and the chicken was very tasty and the whole bowl was delicious, and the presentation of it when they brought it to the table was beautiful! The sweet potato fries were the best i have ever had!
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Stephanie Huff
Absolutely loved our time here! Fantastic meal and wonderful service. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered and they brought out the kid’s food very quickly ⏰️
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