Nestled in the heart of beautiful Downtown Waynesville, The Sweet Onion Restaurant offers regional cuisine with contemporary flair. From our traditional favorites like southern fried chicken to our signature pastas, fresh mountain trout and scrumptious house-made desserts, we offer something for everyone in the family.
Please call the restaurant between 11:30 and 8:00 to make a reservation, or make one in person. Our own take on the classic French onion soup - just creamier, topped with a crouton and Swiss cheese bubbling hot. Lemongrass grilled chicken, served with Romaine, cucumber, carrots, crispy wontons and Thai peanut dressing.
Please call the restaurant between 11:30 and 8:00 to make a reservation, or make one in person. Our own take on the classic French onion soup - just creamier, topped with a crouton and Swiss cheese bubbling hot. Lemongrass grilled chicken, served with Romaine, cucumber, carrots, crispy wontons and Thai peanut dressing.
Reviews (9)
Darilyn Horan
Dec 28, 2021
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By far the BEST meal we’ve had in a while!! After a long hike we decided to check this place out and we are sooo glad we did. You HAVE to try the sweet onion soup it was the best I’ve ever had we even took one to go for later. I had the chicken schnitzel AMAZING and my boyfriend had a dinner special also really good. Next time we’re in waynesville we will definitely be back
Mike Montgomery
Oct 16, 2021
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Clinton Cunningham
Oct 14, 2021
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They saved the evening for us. We found a spot at the bar and we're quickly greeted by Saige with a great energy in her nun costume.
Pomegranate whiskey sour: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Encrusted pecan side salad with Lemon Grass vinaigrette: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Panko encrusted Salmon and shrimp with sun dried tomato pesto cream sauce over grits: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
12oz. NY Strip with sauteed spinach and parmesan mashed potatoes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chocolate cake⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Creme Brulee with blackberry compote⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Pomegranate whiskey sour: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Encrusted pecan side salad with Lemon Grass vinaigrette: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Panko encrusted Salmon and shrimp with sun dried tomato pesto cream sauce over grits: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
12oz. NY Strip with sauteed spinach and parmesan mashed potatoes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Chocolate cake⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Creme Brulee with blackberry compote⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Marianne Ward
Sep 03, 2021
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8/7/2021: I had the chicken salad sandwich with sweet potato fries. Hubby had the country fried steak with gravy, garlic mashed potatoes and cole slaw. All of the food was outstanding. Portions were generous. Our server (also the bartender) was very friendly and very knowledgeable. We would definitely eat here again.
Gabi Beam
Aug 03, 2021
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The service was decent, and everyone was friendly. However, the food was "meh" at best. It all looked great. But, we ordered catfish with fried okra, and our meal came to the table with the fish on top of the okra.
So, the okra tasted really fishy and was very very soggy. Not the best, but not horrible! However, the shrimp pasta was pretty good!
So, the okra tasted really fishy and was very very soggy. Not the best, but not horrible! However, the shrimp pasta was pretty good!
William Christmas
Jul 26, 2021
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Bridget K.
May 13, 2021
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Susan Beard
May 11, 2021
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Friends and I came for the french onion soup we'd heard so much about. The semi-creamy soup was delicious! We also shared the crispy fried onion and ahi tuna sashimi appetizers and the pecan crusted trout. I especially enjoyes the light, crisp flavor of the finger beer. All were fabulous and our server, Nicole, was amazing! We loved visiting Waynesville!
Elizabeth C. Smith
Mar 29, 2021
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We called for a Saturday lunch and luckily were able to sit before the time quoted. The onion soup was good- I wasn’t a huge fan of the creaminess- I’m a stickler for the standard French Onion I guess. The cheese on top was prefect amount and consistency.
The salad was good and I liked the candied pecans- the lemongrass vinaigrette was amazing. A bit small of a salad for price but flavorful. I added a crab cake and it was delicious.
You can see into kitchen and understand it may be hard to wear a mask back there. I only saw one person in kitchen (out of 4 men) wearing correctly and consistently
The salad was good and I liked the candied pecans- the lemongrass vinaigrette was amazing. A bit small of a salad for price but flavorful. I added a crab cake and it was delicious.
You can see into kitchen and understand it may be hard to wear a mask back there. I only saw one person in kitchen (out of 4 men) wearing correctly and consistently
