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    Foragers on the Creek 5 Grindstaff Cove Road

    Bar / Pub
    Closed11AM - 8PM
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    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.
      $17.00
    • Sweet 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.
      $16.00
    • Bad 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.
      $14.00
    • Spectacular 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.
      $15.00
    • Corn 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.
      $18.00
    • Cheesy 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.
      $15.00
    • Clucking Chips

      Crispy, Sweet, Spicy....Delicious! A basket of Southern Fried Chicken Skins topped with Canteen Pickles and drizzled with House-made Hot Honey Sauce.
      $13.00
    • Eggplant 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.
      $17.00
    • Goat 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.
      $16.00
    • Chick 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.
      $17.00
    • The 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.
      $17.00
    • 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.
      $17.00
    • Sweet 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.
      $16.00
    • Steam 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.
      $17.00
    • Foragers 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.
      $17.00
    • Fish '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.
      $24.00
    • Shrimp and Grits

      Fresh blackened shrimp, chicken/apple sausage, green onion, garlic, and lowcountry cream sauce over Smoked Gouda Grits. Served with fresh french bread.
      $21.00
    • Wok 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.
      $27.00
    • Tuscan 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.
      $21.00
    • Blueberry 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.
      $26.00
    • Wake 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.
      $34.00
    • Southern 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.
      $25.00
    • Crab 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.
      $16.00
    • The GOAT Burger

      Seasoned Beef burger on a brioche bun. With lettuce smoked tomato jam, candied bacon, crispy onions, and a fried goat medallion.
      $19.00
    • The 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.
      $16.00
    • Forager'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.
      $17.00
    • Bad 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
    • The Big Shroom

      House Steak Burger on a Brioche Bun with Lettuce, Tomato, Candied Bacon, Sauteed Mushrooms, and Swiss Cheese.
      $17.00
    • Blue Ridge Philly

      Hand-sliced Beef Top Round sautéed with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms. Paired with Provolone Cheese and Mayonnaise on a toasted Hoagie Roll.
      $16.00
    • Shrimpin 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.
      $18.00
    • Hook, 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.
      $17.00
    • Nature's Bounty

      $15.00

    Signature Sides

    • Sweet Potato Tots

      Sweet potato tots fried crispy and tossed in your choice of salt or cinnamon/sugar.
      $6.00
    • Shirley's Dixie Slaw

      Granny Smith apples give our cole slaw a unique and crisp twist!
      $6.00
    • Shoestring Fries

      House seasoned crispy shoe-string French fries.
      $6.00
    • Side Salad

      Small salad of mixed greens, grape tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and shredded cheddar. with your choice of our house dressings.
      $6.00
    • Fruit 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.
      $7.50
    • Smoked Gouda Grits

      Creamy polenta grits made with smoked gouda cheese and house spices.
      $7.50
    • Crispy Buttered Taters

      Crispy smashed fingerling potatoes tossed in herb butter and topped with parmesan cheese.
      $7.50
    • Country Collard Greens

      Collard greens Slow cooked with bacon, love, and perfect blend of heat and sweet.
      $7.50
    • Seasonal 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.
      $7.50
    • Garlic Parm Noodles

      Twisted noddles tossed in a garlic herb butter, topped with parmesan cheese. Plain buttered noodles available upon rquest.
      $6.50
    • Grilled 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.
      $14.00
    • Affogato

      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
      $12.00
    • Peanut 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.
      $12.99
    • Watermelon Waltz

      Honey/Goat Cheese Mousse, Pickled Watermelon Rind, Honey Drizzle, Black Pepper Pecan Brittle, Watermelon Couli, and Mint.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.00
    • Kid Ice Cream

      $5.00

    Ala Carte

    • Protein

    • Extra dressing

      $0.50
    • Goat Medallion

      $5.00

    Drinks

    N/A Beverages

    • Pepsi

      $3.00
    • Diet Pepsi

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00
    • Lemonade

      $3.00
    • Mountain dew

      $3.00
    • Dr. Pepper

      $3.00
    • Starry

      $3.00
    • Sweet tea

      $3.00
    • Unsweet tea

      $3.00
    • Coffee

      $3.00
    • Decaf

      $3.00
    • Hot tea

      $3.00
    • Hot cocoa

      $3.00
    • Milk

      $3.00
    • Chocolate milk

      $3.00
    • Orange Juice (no refills)

      $3.00
    • Kids pepsi

      $2.00
    • Kids Diet Pepsi

      $2.00
    • Kids Starry

      $2.00
    • Kids Lemonade

      $2.00
    • Kids Dr. Pepper

      $2.00
    • Kids Mountain Dew

      $2.00
    • Kids Sweet tea

      $1.50
    • Kids Unsweet tea

      $1.50
    • Kids Milk

      $2.00
    • Kids Chocolate Milk

      $2.50
    • Kids Orange Juice (no refills)

      $2.50

    Gazebo Drinks

    • Social Cup

      $4.00
    • Social beer

      $5.00
    • Virgin Slushie

      $6.00
    • Boozy Slush

      $8.00
    • Double Boozy Slush

      $12.00
    If you use a credit card, this establishment will charge an additional 3.00% ($0.00) to help offset processing costs. This amount is not more than what this establishment pays in fees.

    All hours
    Sunday10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    TuesdayClosed
    Wednesday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Saturday11:00 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

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