Featured Items
Street Corn Shrimp
Golden fried shrimp, mexican street corn elote, pice de galloand house sweet chili remoulade. Served in flour tortillas or in a rice bowl.$17.00Sweet Fire BLT
Our Best selling taco! Sweat tea fried chicken tenders, mixed greens, diced tomatoes, candied bacon, and chipolte ranch. Served in flour tortillas or in a Rice bowl.$16.00Bad Motherclucker
This is one Bad Bird! Choice of fried or grilled herb marinated chicken breast on brioche with Mayo and your choice of house Dill or Sweet Bread & Butter pickles$16.00
Lunch
Appetizers
Fried Deviled Eggs
Our spin on a classic! 6 lightly breaded egg whites piped full of our deviled egg mixture. Served with pickled onions, dill, and tomatoes.$14.00Spectacular Sprouts
A double portion or our famous Brussel Sprouts with herb butter, garlic, capers, and bacon. Tossed in maple/balsamic glaze and topped with parmesan.$15.00Corn Elote Scallops
Pan seared Sea Scallops served over a bed of Elote (mexican street corn) salad. Topped with candied bacon. Served with Old Bay kettle chips.$18.00Cheesy Croquettes
This is not your average Fried Cheese! Croquettes of Italian Prosciutto Ham and Fresh Mozzarella. Fried to a golden brown and served with House Smoked Tomato Jam.$15.00Clucking Chips
Crispy, Sweet, Spicy....Delicious! A basket of Southern Fried Chicken Skins topped with Canteen Pickles and drizzled with House-made Hot Honey Sauce.$13.00Eggplant Parm Fries
Crispy Eggplant cut into fries, hand-breaded and fried to perfection. Featuring the classic Italian flavors we all love and making it mobile. Served with a side of our House Smoked Tomato Jam.$15.00
Salads
Blacksmith's Salad
Choice of Blackened Steak or Chicken, mixed greens with crumbled goat cheese, roasted red peppers, grape tomatoes, candied pecans, and crispy fried onions.$17.00Goat in the Garden
A delicious salad made with mixed greens , purple beets, sweet pickled onions, candied pecans, and dried cranberries. Topped with a fried goat cheese medallion.$16.00Chick N' Berry Bonanza
Deliciously Sweet with a little twang. Made with Spring Mix, Shaved Chicken, Fresh Strawberries, Red Grapes, Candied Pecans, and Crumbled Goat Cheese, Tossed in our Balsamic and Lemon Vinaigrette.$17.00The Far East Feast
Salad with an Asian flair! Choice of Grilled or Fried Chicken, Mixed Greens, Shaved Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrot, Edamame, Mandarin Orange, and Crispy Wonton Strips. Topped with House Ginger Sesame Dressing.$16.00
Tacos
Fish in the Orchard
Our funky take on fish tacos! Blackened Atlantic Cod, Shirley's Dixie Slaw, House Blueberry Compote, and Pickled Onions.$17.00Street Corn Shrimp
Golden fried shrimp, mexican street corn elote, pice de galloand house sweet chili remoulade. Served in flour tortillas or in a rice bowl.$17.00Sweet Fire BLT
Our Best selling taco! Sweat tea fried chicken tenders, mixed greens, diced tomatoes, candied bacon, and chipolte ranch. Served in flour tortillas or in a Rice bowl.$16.00Steam Engine Steak
Seared steak tips,sauteed with bell peppers and mushrooms. Topped with pico de gallo, chipolte ranch, and crispy fried onions. Served in flour tortillas or in a rice bowl.$17.00Foragers Fold
Roasted Corn, Sauteed Pobano Pepper, Mushroom, and Yellow Squash. Served in a Rice-Lined Flour Tortilla and topped with Chipotle Ranch Crema.$15.00
Entrees
Caribbean Curry
Yellow Squash, Charred Corn, Poblano Peppers, and Mushrooms in our House Lime/Coconut Curry Sauce. Served over Herb White Rice and topped with Scallions.$17.00Fish 'N' Chips
9oz of fresh wild caught cod beer battered and fried to golden perfection. Served with Shirley's Dixie slaw and a healthy portion of shoestring fries. Comes with all the trimmings.$24.00Shrimp and Grits
Fresh blackened shrimp, chicken/apple sausage, green onion, garlic, and lowcountry cream sauce over Smoked Gouda Grits. Served with fresh french bread.$21.00Wok the Line Salmon
Fresh Pan Seared Atlantic Salmon Filet with House Chili Sweet Soy Glaze served over our Herb Rice. Flanked by Edamame and Mandarin Orange. Topped with Sesame Ginger Brussel Salad and Scallion.$27.00Tuscan Chicken Florentine
Tender Grilled Chicken with Roasted Tomato Confit. Simmered in White Wine Garlic Butter. Tossed with Fresh Spinach. Served over Linguine Pasta and accompanied by French Bread Baguette.$21.00Blueberry Pecan Trout
A whole filet of NC Rainbow Trout crusted in pecans and pan fried to perfection. Topped with house Blueberry Compote and served with 2 sides of your choice.$26.00Wake n Steak
A 10 oz Hand-Cut Ribeye Steak seared with a bold crust of Triple Dog Dare Espresso from Great Commission Coffee in Dillsboro. Topped with Seared Lemon and Rosemary.$34.00Southern Soul Bowl
About as Southern as it gets! Hand-Breaded Catfish Nuggets sit atop a mound of our Smoked Gouda Grits and Country Collards. Topped with a drizzle of our House Bee Sting Hot Honey and Scallions.$25.00Crab stuffed Salmon
OUT OF STOCK$29.00
Sandwiches
Depot Burger
A Seasoned beef Patty cooked to order with your choice of American, Swiss, Provolone, or Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and dill pickles on a brioche bun. Comes with 1 signature side.$16.00The GOAT Burger
Seasoned Beef burger on a brioche bun. With lettuce smoked tomato jam, candied bacon, crispy onions, and a fried goat medallion.$19.00The Golden Grove
Two Chicken Salad Rolls with diced Chicken, Cashews, Celery, and Mandarin Oranges tucked into Lettuce-lined toasted New England Split Top Brioche Rolls. Topped with Diced Tomatoes.$16.00Forager's Reuben
Always a good choice! Our Reuben rocks with corned beef, saurkraut, swiss cheese, and house barrier island dressing. Hot pressed between slices of Annie's Bakery marbled rye bread.$17.00Bad Motherclucker
This is one Bad Bird! Choice of fried or grilled herb marinated chicken breast on brioche with Mayo and your choice of house Dill or Sweet Bread & Butter pickles$16.00The Big Shroom
House Steak Burger on a Brioche Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Candied Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Swiss Cheese.$17.00Blue Ridge Philly
Hand-sliced Beef Top Round sautéed with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms. Paired with Provolone Cheese and Mayonnaise on a toasted Hoagie Roll.$16.00Shrimpin Ain't Easy
Two Shrimp Rolls with Wild-Caught Shrimp in a delicious Herb Cream Dressing with Celery, Lemon Zest, Dill, and Chives nestled in Lettuce-lined New England Split Top Brioche Buns.$18.00Hook, Slaw, and Sinker
A Catfish Po’Boy! Oh, boy! Catfish Nuggets fried golden, accompanied by House Tartar Sauce, Lettuce, and diced Tomato on a toasted Hoagie Roll.$17.00Nature's Bounty
$15.00
Signature Sides
Sweet Potato Tots
Sweet potato tots fried crispy and tossed in your choice of salt or cinnamon/sugar.$6.00Shirley's Dixie Slaw
Granny Smith apples give our cole slaw a unique and crisp twist!$6.00Shoestring Fries
House seasoned crispy shoe-string French fries.$6.00Side Salad
Small salad of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and shredded cheddar. with your choice of our house dressings.$6.00Fruit Cup
A Cup of Fresh Seasonal Fruit.$6.00
Chef's Sides
Maple Balsamic Sprouts
Our amazing brussels sprouts with herb butter, bacon, capers, and garlic. Tossed in our maple/balsamic glaze. Topped with parmesan cheese.$7.50Smoked Gouda Grits
Creamy polenta grits made with smoked gouda cheese and house spices.$7.50Crispy Buttered Taters
Crispy smashed fingerling potatoes tossed in herb butter and topped with parmesan cheese.$7.50Country Collard Greens
Collard greens Slow cooked with bacon, love, and perfect blend of heat and sweet.$7.50Seasonal Vegetables
Selection of hand-picked vegetables in the current Season. Sauteed and seasoned to perfection.$7.50
Kids Meals
Kid's Tenders
3 of our Sweet tea tenders hand breaded and fried to golden brown. Served with one side.$7.50Garlic Parm Noodles
Twisted noddles tossed in a garlic herb butter, topped with parmesan cheese. Plain buttered noodles available upon rquest.$6.50Grilled Cheese
Every kids favorite! Buttery toasted white bread with 2 slices of amercan cheese. Served with 1 side.$5.50
Desserts

Lemon Berry Mascarpone Cake
An indulgent Lemon Cake baked with Wild Berries inside. Separated by a layer of creamy whipped Mascarpone. Dusted with Powdered Sugar. Served with House Blueberry Compote, Whipped Cream, Fresh Berries, and Mint.$14.00Affogato
A traditional Italian dessert consists of a big scoop of rich Vanilla Ice Cream topped with Whipped Cream and shaved Dark Chocolate, served with a pour-over of hot Espresso.OUT OF STOCK$12.00Peanut butter Pie
Eleven layers of delicate crepes, lightly frosted with velvety whipped cream. Served with blueberry compote and fresh berries.$11.00
Mudslide Brownie
Decadent Fudge Brownie topped with buttery Caramel, Brownie Bits, and toasted Pecans. Served ala mode with Vanilla Ice Cream.$12.99Watermelon Waltz
Honey/Goat Cheese Mousse, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Honey Drizzle, Black Pepper Pecan Brittle, Watermelon Couli, and Mint.OUT OF STOCK$14.00Kid Ice Cream
$5.00
Drinks
N/A Beverages
Pepsi
$3.00Diet Pepsi
OUT OF STOCK$3.00Lemonade
$3.00Mountain dew
$3.00Dr. Pepper
$3.00Starry
$3.00Sweet tea
$3.00Unsweet tea
$3.00Coffee
$3.00Decaf
$3.00Hot tea
$3.00Hot cocoa
$3.00Milk
$3.00Chocolate milk
$3.00Orange Juice (no refills)
$3.00Kids pepsi
$2.00Kids Diet Pepsi
$2.00Kids Starry
$2.00Kids Lemonade
$2.00Kids Dr. Pepper
$2.00Kids Mountain Dew
$2.00Kids Sweet tea
$1.50Kids Unsweet tea
$1.50Kids Milk
$2.00Kids Chocolate Milk
$2.50Kids Orange Juice (no refills)
$2.50
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All hours
| Sunday | 10:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Monday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Thursday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Friday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
| Saturday | 11:00 am - 8:00 pm |
Restaurant info
Foragers on the Creek, nestled in the charming mountain town of Sylva, North Carolina, offers a delightful escape for food enthusiasts seeking fresh, scratch-made cuisine infused with a regional twist. Overlooking Scott's Creek and situated by the railroad tracks, this cozy eatery showcases a menu brimming with comfort food favorites and creative vegetarian options, all crafted with fresh ingredients. Guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated selection of beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails, making it an inviting spot for both casual meals and special gatherings amid the picturesque backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Location
5 Grindstaff Cove Road, Sylva, NC 28779
