Lakes End Cafe & Grill Menu
Thank you for considering Lakes End Cafe & Grill. Please see our spring menu below!
Starters & Snacks
$7.49
Carolina Fried Okra
A southern favorite served with our house ranch dressing.
$7.49
$9.99
Mac and Cheese Bites
Made from tender elbow macaroni with a blend of smoked gouda, cheddar, white cheddar, parmesan, romano and fontina cheeses and served with our house ranch dressing.
$9.99
$7.99
Golden Fried Corn Nuggets
must have local favorite! Sweet golden corn, battered and fried crispy with our house ranch dressing
$7.99
$8.49
Pimento Cheese Dip
A perfect combination of cheesy, tangy, and peppery spread served with nachos and carrot sticks.
$8.49
$10.99
Fried Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella cheese breaded and prepared to a golden brown, served with warm marinara sauce.
$10.99
$12.49
Lakeside Nachos
Nachos piled high and topped with jalapeños, sour cream, beer cheese, and pulled pork.
$12.49
$10.49
Southern Green Tomatoes
Fried green tomatoes atop a bed of cheesy grits and laced with creole sauce.
$10.49
$10.99
Chilled Marinated Shrimp
Grilled, chilled shrimp marinated in a lite citrus dressing and mixed with fresh crisp tomoates, onions and avocado.
$10.99
$7.99
Smoky Mountain Chili
A rich, seasoned combination of beef, peppers, onions, beans, and tomatoes. Served with jalapeños, sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese.
$7.99
Nantahala Chicken Wings
Our perfected jumbo wings are tossed in your sauce of choice and served with our house ranch or bleu cheese dressing. Sauce Options: traditional, buffalo, BBQ, sweet Thai chili, lemon pepper, blackened, or garlic parmesan.
$12.99
6 Chicken Wings
$12.99
Add fries or chips and make it a meal for $3.99.
$24.99
12 Chicken Wings
$24.99
Add fries or chips and make it a meal for $3.99.
Freshly Made Salads
$14.99
Classic Chicken Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce, home-style croutons and parmesan cheese tossed in our own Caesar dressing.
$14.99
Try it as a great wrap
$15.99
North Carolina Cobb Salad
Fresh mixed greens with chopped bacon, lightly tossed BBQ chicken, vine ripe tomatoes, avocados, and hard-boiled eggs, served with our blue cheese dressing.
$15.99
$9.99
Lakes End House Salad
Mixed greens topped with an array of fresh garden vegetables and croutons, served with a dressing of your choice.
$9.99
$6.99 Add Chicken
$7.99 Add Shrimp
Lakes End Café & Grill Pizza
Fresh out of the oven, baked to perfection, 14-inch pizza.
$14.99
Classic Cheese Pizza
$14.99
$16.99
Pepperoni and Cheese
$16.99
$16.99
Sausage and Cheese
$16.99
$19.99
Lake Nantahala Pizza Supreme
Topped with cheese, pepperoni, sausage, mushrooms, onions, black olives and green peppers.
$19.99
$17.99
Vegetable and Cheese
Topped with onion, mushrooms, green pepper, tomatoes and black olives
$17.99
$3.99
Add the following toppings to any pizza for an additional cost
Bacon, pepperoni, sausage
$3.99
$3.49
Add the following vegetable toppings for an additional cost
Red onion, green pepper, sliced mushrooms, black olives, sliced or diced tomatoes, jalapeños
$3.49
Sandwiches & Wraps
$13.49
Original, Classic BLT
Piled high with crisp bacon, fresh lettuce, sliced vine ripped tomatoes and mayo on your choice of toasted bread. Served with kettle chips.
$13.49
$21.49
Nantahala Blackened Fish Sandwich
Fresh local trout blackened and topped with a fried green tomato, chopped lettuce and house-made remoulade. Served with fries.
$21.49
$15.99
Honey Pimento Crispy Chicken Sandwich
Plump, crispy, hand breaded chicken breast cooked to perfection, served on a toasted bun, and topped pimento cheese and a drizzle of sweet, spiced honey. Served with fries.
$15.99
$13.49
Lakes End Turkey Club
Oven Roasted Turkey, sliced and served with crisp lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, crisp bacon, and mayo. Served with kettle chips
$13.49
Try it as a great wrap
$17.99
Western Cheese Steak Sandwich
Sliced ribeye seasoned to perfection, served on Texas toast, and topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms, peppers, and provolone cheese. Served with fries.
$17.99
Also happy to make with chicken
$14.99
Wayah Turkey Apple Melt
Oven roasted turkey sliced, grilled, and piled high on texas toast with crisp sliced green apple, swiss cheese, bacon, and a drizzle of our house ranch. Served with fries.
$14.99
$13.29
North Carolina Pulled Pork Sandwich
Pulled pork on a toasted bun and topped with our house made slaw. Served with fries.
$13.29
$9.99
Garden Vegetable Wrap
Diced tomatoes, mixed greens, black olives, red onion, and green peppers drizzled in our house ranch. Served with kettle chips.
$9.99
$14.99
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Chicken tenders, crisp bacon, lettuce, and vine ripe tomatoes, seasoned with our special house ranch. Served with kettle chips.
$14.99
$16.99
Appalachian Shrimp Po’ Boys
Large shrimp topped with remoulade, chopped lettuce, tomatoes and slaw. All served over a basket of kettle chips.
$16.99
$14.49 Fish Fry Po’ Boy
$16.49 Fried Chicken Po’ Boy
$14.99 Green Tomato Po’ Boy
Nantahala Burgers
Our burgers are topped with crisp lettuce, vine ripe tomato, sliced onions and pickles and served with seasoned french fries.
$16.99
Authentic, Hand-Crafted Nantahala Griff Burger*
A local favorite: ½ lb of fresh ground beef, hand patted and prepared to your liking, topped with grilled mushrooms and onions, crisp bacon, and cheddar cheese. Served with fries.
$16.99
$15.29
Mountain Side Burger*
½ lb. of fresh ground beef, hand patted and prepared to your liking, topped with crispy onion, BBQ sauce, and cheddar cheese.
$15.29
$14.99
Mushroom Swiss Burger*
½ lb. of fresh ground beef, hand patted and prepared to your liking, topped with sautéed mushrooms and Swiss cheese.
$14.99
$15.29
Carolina Burger*
½ lb. of fresh ground beef, hand patted and prepared to your liking, topped with beef chili and coleslaw.
$15.29
$17.99
Noon Day Burger*
½ lb. of fresh ground beef, hand patted and prepared to your liking, topped with mac and cheese and pulled pork.
$17.99
$17.99
Classic Burger*
½ lb. of fresh ground beef, hand patted and prepared to your liking.
$17.99
$1.49 Add your choice of cheese
$12.49
The Bartram Burger
A rich and spicy black bean veggie burger consisting of black beans, peppers, and spices
$12.49
$.75 add cheese
Lakes End Signature Dishes
$21.49
Lake Nantahala Western North Carolina Baby Back Ribs (Half Rack)
Our own, fall off the bone seasoned ribs, served with coleslaw and garlic toast.
$21.49
Make it a FULL RACK for $34.99
$21.99
Nantahala North Carolina Pan Fried Trout*
Fresh local trout, sprinkled with a lemon pepper seasoning or blackened, Cajun seasoning, pan seared to perfection and served with seasoned rice and fresh vegetable.
$21.99
$16.49
Wayah Bowl
Perfect meal to recover after an adventure filled day. A base of seasoned rice topped with blackened chicken, tomatoes, avocados, and chopped lettuce.
$16.49
$17.87 Select grilled shrimp
$34.99
Cowboy Steak*
8oz sirloin, wrapped in bacon and topped with grilled shrimp chimichurri and served with a baked potato and fresh vegetables.
$34.99
$25.99
Cedar Planked Salmon
Grilled salmon served with a bourbon glaze and served on a cedar board and served with seasoned rice and fresh vegetables.
$25.99
$21.49
Southern Shrimp and Grits
Grilled shrimp and crispy okra served over cheesy grits and laced with creole sauce.
$21.49
$17.99
Chicken and Waffles
A large filet of crispy chicken, served over a Belgian waffle and topped with a drizzle of sweet spiced honey.
$17.99
Waterfront Baskets
$15.99
Chicken Tender Basket
$15.99
$18.99
Fried Shrimp Basket
$18.99
$14.49
Fish Fry Basket
$14.49
$13.29
BBQ Pulled Pork Basket
$13.29
Lakes End Sides
$2.99
House Sides
$2.99
Seasoned French Fries
Kettle Chips
Seasoned Rice
Coleslaw
Fresh Vegetables
Cheesy Grits
Baked Potato
$4.99
Signature Sides
$4.99
Mac and Cheese
Side Salad
Baked Sweet Potato
Loaded French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Loaded Baked Potato
FOR OUR YOUNGER GUESTS
$5.49
Grilled Cheese
With melted cheddar cheese
$5.49
$8.99
Turkey Sandwich
$8.99
$6.49
Mac and Cheese Bowl
$6.49
$9.99
Grilled Hamburger
$9.99
$1.49 add cheese
+
$1.49 add cheese
$8.99
Chicken Tenders
$8.99
$9.49
Cheese Pizza
7” cheese pizza
$9.49
1.99 add pepperoni
DESSERTS
$9.99
Lakes End Signature Cookie Skillet
A personal size skillet filled with cookie dough and served warm and gooey, with a scoop of ice cream.
$9.99
$8.99
Butter Toffee Coffee
A warm yellow Bundt cake topped with a caramel toffee drizzle and served with fresh berries and whipped cream.
$8.99
$11.99
Chocolate Cake
Four layers of chocolate cake iced, layered with a rich chocolate icing and finished with chocolate cookie crumbs.
$11.99
BEVERAGES
$3.29
Fountain Drinks
$3.29
$3.29
Freshly Brewed Coffee
$3.29
$3.29
Hot Cocoa
$3.29
$3.29
Sweet or Unsweet tea
$3.29
$5.49
Coke Floats
$5.49
$3.99
Milk or Chocolate Milk
$3.99
$3.99
Juice
$3.99
Download Printable Menu Here
We proudly use the nutritional benefits of soybean oil for our fried food items. Guests with food allergies should speak to the manager about the menu ingredients prior to ordering, as we are not responsible for any allergic reaction to any ingredients used in or around our food.
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of food-borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
HOURS OF OPERATION
The 2024 Season begins Thursday, April 25th!
Thursday to Saturday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sundays: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Starting May 21st
Tuesday to Thursday: 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday & Saturday: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Sundays: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Address
Lakes End Café & Grill
17838 Wayah Road
Topton, NC 28781
(828) 321-3000
Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express Welcome
Click Here to Purchase Gift Cards
