Ate here every night while I was taking kayak instruction at NOC. The view is great, staff is nice. The food isn't spectacular but it's not too bad either. Had the trout cake sandwich, it was just ok. The chili Sherpa with white bean chili was fulfilling and hit the spot. The Wesser burger was pretty good actually. After 6... More

First few things we tried to order they were out of (certain selections of beer, two different menu items), so went with burgers and sweet tea. Ok on quality, high on price ($10 for a burger better be knock-out on taste!) Not that many dining options in the area, but enough to avoid coming back again.

Went to the Rivers End for the first time last weekend to meet some out of town friends for a casual dinner. This is a really nice casual place. Right on the Natahala river in front of the NOC. Food was very good. Prices comparable to other restaurants. No price gouging due to location. Fast friendly service.

The restaurant is part of the Nantahala Outdoor Center which provides rafting and perhaps other outdoor activities. We simply stopped here for a bite to eat on our way back to our accommodations. The view is great as it sits just above the river and you can watch the rafters go by. The food, however, was just "okay". There certainly... More

This restaurant has a great location and I think that is why they can get away with not having the best food. People will pay just for the view of the river and the people coming down on kayaks and rafts. I ordered white chicken chili, which was actually kind of yummy. We ordered wings but they were breaded, and... More

The food and view at the rivers end were excellent! I felt like I was on a boat being right over the water and watching kayakers and paddle boarders drift by. We were there during the US freestyle team trials and the restaurant was packed, but our waitress still made time to provide great service and answer all our questions!... More

Stopped here for lunch and the place is amazing. Sits right on the water, awesome views--watch white water rafters as you eat! The food was great, very reasonably priced (especially being on the water), and the service was good. Definitely worth going to this restaurant.

Delicious lunch prior to a visit to the Zipline Adventure Park. The trout cakes are fabulous, even the kiddos devoured them! Treat yourself to a glass of wine as you enjoy the beautiful view of the Nantahala. Watch kayakers and relax!!!!

Rivers End has a great setting alongside the Nantahala River at NOC's Nantahala Outpost, and it is my favorite place to eat and relax following a day on the river. The dining room is not particularly large, and the wait can get long on a busy weekend. They also do carry out if you are unwilling to wait for a... More