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Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort, Canton, NC

Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort

4.9
4.9
354 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 4 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
The Rocky Face Tavern at Springdale Resort has become one of Western North Carolina's favorite destinations. In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, under the shadow of Cold Mountain with sweeping views of the Rocky Face Mountain, our upscale casual dining experience will soon become your favorite choice for a night out! Under the direction of Page and Sid Truesdale, Haywood County natives, they have created a menu of Southern favorites and serve them in an ambiance that is both inviting and captivating. When you visit the Smoky Mountains, be sure to make your reservation!

The Tavern is a short walk from the parking area, if you need assistance getting into the restaurant, please call 828-220-4938.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 235-8451
  • Website
    https://www.therockyfacetavern.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Sid Truesdale
  • Catering
    We offer onsite catering for events.
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a Private Dining Room and 3 outdoor patios that can accommodate 24-50.
  • Location
    200 Golfwatch Rd, Canton, NC 28716-5659
  • Neighbourhood
    Canton
  • Cross Street
    200 Golfwatch Rd-near the welcome center and the proshop
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Brunch with Santa!

    Dec 15, 2024 only
    We are excited to announce our annual Brunch with Santa, December 15 from 11 AM until 2 PM! We will have a photographer on site to help preserve these Holiday memories!!! Make reservations to enjoy our delicious brunch items and a Holiday cocktail.

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$70.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Join the Rocky Face Tavern as we look forward to a 2024 filled with happiness, peace and health! Enjoy a 4 course dinner with live music from Josh Sutton (Piano) 4 PM - 6 PM and JR Williams (Classic Rock/Folk) 6:30 PM - 9 PM). 1st Course: Brie and Mushroom Combo or Shrimp Cocktail 2nd Course: She Crab Soup or Wedge Salad 3rd Course: Filet & Lobster, Pan Seared Duck, Lobster Thermidor, Mushroom Ravioli, Glazed Pork Belly & Scallops, Chicken Mustardo or Dog House Pasta 4th Course: Flourless Chocolate Torte or Amaretto Cheesecake

Menu

Wednesday - Saturday 11-5

Shareables

  • Buffalo Chicken DipUS$12.00

    house tortilla chips

    • Hot Pimento CheeseUS$12.00

      house fried chicharrones

      • Dip TrioUS$16.00

        buffalo chicken, spinach artichoke, salsa

        • Beer Cheese & PretzelsUS$14.00

          2 house baked salted pretzels, house beer cheese

          • Steak QuesadillaUS$16.00

            monterey jack, salsa, sour cream, cortija cheese, flour tortilla

            • Fried Chicken SlidersUS$16.00

              fried chicken, pimento cheese, pickle

              • Crab Cake BitesUS$18.00

                roasted red pepper sauce

                • Tavern WingsUS$16.00

                  joyce farms lollipop chicken wings, celery. buffalo, honey bbq or Milltown bbq sauce

                  Soup & Salad

                  • Soup of the Day

                    cup 5 bowl 8

                    • Trio SaladUS$14.00

                      choose 3: Chicken salad, pimento cheese, pasta salad or potato salad, crackers

                      • House Salad

                        salad mix, cheese, tomato, cucumber, house pickled onions, croutons - small 6 large 10

                        • Caesar Salad

                          romaine, parmesan cheese, croutons, house caesar dressing - 8 large 12

                          • Black & BleuUS$18.00

                            blackened filet tips, mixed greens, tomato, cucumber, house pickled onions, crumbled bleu cheese

                            • Fall Brussel SaladUS$16.00

                              shaved roasted brussel sprouts, romaine lettuce, prosciutto, pickled apricots, shaved parmesan, honeysuckle vinaigrette

                              • Add-ons

                                chicken, shrimp +$6, steak, salmon, crab cake +$8

                                • Salad Dressings

                                  honeysuckle vinaigrette, ranch, pimento cheese ranch, honey jalapeño, bleu cheese, 1000 island

                                  Sandwiches & Wraps

                                  • Classic DeliUS$10.00

                                    choice of pimento cheese or chicken salad, lettuce, tomato, choice of bread

                                    • Tavern ClubUS$14.00

                                      ham, turkey, bacon, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, choice of bread

                                      • Rocky Face Chicken SpasmUS$14.00

                                        grilled or fried, ham, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, Sid’s sauce

                                        • Pork Tenderloin SandwichUS$15.00

                                          fried pork tenderloin, lettuce, tomato, pickle, creamy mustard sauce, brioche bun

                                          • Crab Cake SandwichUS$18.00

                                            lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce, brioche bun

                                            • Fried Flounder SandwichUS$14.00

                                              lettuce, tomato, onion, tartar sauce, brioche bun

                                              • Pimento Cheese BLTUS$12.00

                                                house pimento cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, choice of bread

                                                • Turkey Ranch WrapUS$12.00

                                                  cheddar, bacon, lettuce, tomato, ranch

                                                  • Buffalo Chicken WrapUS$13.00

                                                    grilled or fried, mixed cheese, lettuce, tomato, Frank's hot sauce, house ranch

                                                    • Grilled Chicken Caesar WrapUS$13.00

                                                      romaine, house caesar

                                                      • Grilled Salmon BLTUS$16.00

                                                        lettuce, tomato, bacon, house tartar, onion, brioche bun

                                                        • Ribeye SteakUS$18.00

                                                          lettuce, tomato, creamy horseradish, brioche bun

                                                          • Portobello US$16.00

                                                            grilled, mediterranean goat cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche bun

                                                            Burgers

                                                            • Tavern BurgerUS$15.00

                                                              lettuce, tomato, pickles, choice of cheese

                                                              • Pimento Cheese & BaconUS$16.00

                                                                pimento cheese, bacon, jalapeños, pickles, lettuce, tomato

                                                                • The HackerUS$16.00

                                                                  cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, pickles, bbq sauce, lettuce, tomato

                                                                  Sides

                                                                  • Sandwiches, Burgers & Wraps are served with a choice of: house chips, fries, sweet potato fries, pasta salad, potato salad or side salad

                                                                    Last updated: September 23, 2024

                                                                    What 354 people are saying

                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                    4.9
                                                                    4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                                    • 4.9Food
                                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                                    • 4.9Ambience
                                                                    • 4.8Value

                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                    Loved For

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Best Food

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Best Service

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Best Ambience

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Best Value

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Child-friendly

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Good for groups

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      Great for scenic views

                                                                    • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                                                      American

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Best Overall

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Best Food

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Best Service

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Best Ambience

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Best Value

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Child-friendly

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Innovative

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Good for groups

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Great for outdoor dining

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Great for scenic views

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                    • Asheville

                                                                      American

                                                                    Review summary

                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                    Rocky Face Tavern at Springdale Resort offers a dining experience with "excellent food" and "spectacular mountain views." Guests appreciate the friendly and attentive staff, particularly servers like Autumn and Nancy. The menu features standout dishes such as "fantastic" crab cakes and "outstanding" steak. Despite occasional menu item shortages, diners enjoy the "beautiful" setting, making it a favorite for special occasions.

                                                                    354 Reviews

                                                                    1. pamela

                                                                      Western NC

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      vip
                                                                      5.0

                                                                      9 reviews

                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Rocky Face never disappoints, I had the Pimento Cheese Burger, my favorite. My husband had the Asian Steak. Both were amazing. Worth the drive, not only for the food, service and a 5 star effect but the decorations are outstanding

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                                                                    2. Sharon

                                                                      Indiana

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      3 reviews

                                                                      Dined 5 days ago

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 4
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                      My book club met their for our annual holiday dinner. We were seated at a round table which we always appreciate for easy conversation with everyone at the table. It's surprising how many restaurants don't have round tables. Our waitress was very attentive and professional and friendly. Everyone liked the food they ordered. I again had the Tuscan Chicken which I seem to always order there because it's so good. One of our members' birthday was yesterday and she was comped a dessert even though she was full. She was given it to go in a to-go box and she appreciated it. Two people in our party had never been there before and were very impressed and plan to go back.

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                                                                    3. Pat

                                                                      Western NC

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      5 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Rockyface Tavern never disappoints! The food and service excel in every way.

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                                                                    4. Wendy

                                                                      San Francisco

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      Dined on December 7, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      One of our favorite places! Excellent service, phenomenal menu and food, great ambiance!!

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                                                                    5. Stephen

                                                                      Naples

                                                                      49 reviews

                                                                      4.0

                                                                      49 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 4
                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                      Had a wonderful thanksgiving dinner at RFT. The food was exceptional and service was very good. Would have liked to see a seasonal soup or bisque on the menu. Did not care for the buffet tables being outdoors under a heated tent. It was very cold and uncomfortable. Please invest in better quality chafing dishes and service ware, and do something to improve/seasonally decorate the buffet tables - they looked industrial and sloppy. Notwithstanding, my last comments, overall we had a great time and enjoyed an excellent dinner. One of our favorites in the area. Looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend RFT

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                                                                    6. Robert

                                                                      Las Vegas

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 28, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Delicious Thanksgiving buffet! All the favorites plus a lovely selection of desserts and it all was better than homemade. Warm and inviting atmosphere. I'm still thinking about the sweet potato and pecan casserole and the bread pudding. Just wished I had left overs.

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                                                                    7. Christy

                                                                      Western NC

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      1 review

                                                                      Dined on November 27, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Celebrated our 20th anniversary here and had a lovely experience. Staff are very friendly and attentive. Delicious food.

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                                                                    8. Wendy

                                                                      Western NC

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 25, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Excellent as always. Our “go to” restaurant. Food, service and atmosphere all outstanding.

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                                                                    9. Linda

                                                                      Western NC

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      4 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 21, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Very enjoyable evening with friends. Food very good and excellent service!

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                                                                    10. greg

                                                                      Nashville

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      5.0

                                                                      6 reviews

                                                                      Dined on November 17, 2024

                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                      Great food, attentive service and beautiful atmoshere.

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                                                                    FAQs

                                                                    Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 235-8451.

                                                                    Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort is rated 4.9 stars by 354 OpenTable diners.

                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                                                                    Make a reservation

                                                                    2 people
                                                                    7:00 p.m.
                                                                    Booked 4 times today
                                                                    Experiences are available.

                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                    Google Map for Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort

                                                                    200 Golfwatch Rd, Canton, NC 28716-5659

                                                                    Dining areas

                                                                    Additional information

                                                                    • Cross Street
                                                                      200 Golfwatch Rd-near the welcome center and the proshop
                                                                    • Neighbourhood
                                                                      Canton
                                                                    • Hours of Operation
                                                                      Brunch Sun 10:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Wed–Sun 11:00 am–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                                                                    • Price
                                                                      $30 and under
                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                      American
                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                      Casual Dining
                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                      Public Lot
                                                                    • Payment Options
                                                                      AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                    • Executive Chef
                                                                      Sid Truesdale
                                                                    • Additional
                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                    • Website
                                                                      https://www.therockyfacetavern.com/
                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                      (828) 235-8451
                                                                    • Catering
                                                                      We offer onsite catering for events.
                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                      We offer a Private Dining Room and 3 outdoor patios that can accommodate 24-50.
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