Johnsons' Steakhouse

The bar is open during the day and the kitchen opens at 5pm, along with happy hour and half-price appetizers in the bar area. We arrived around 4:45pm and were very warmly greeted. Having been driving all day through the national forest, we were starving. Our waitress offered us some warm french bread and olive oil/balsamic vinegar to dip it in while we waited. They have a limited supply of taps but they were more than adequate considering how far off the beaten path we were. The staples such as Bud, Coors, etc. were there but also Long Coast's IPA and their tangerine brew for those who want something fruity. The IPA was excellent. For appetizers, we chose the duck wrapped in bacon with a slice of jalapeno. Wow...amazing!!! At 1/2 off, I nearly ordered a few more. But instead, I inquired about the calamari as I'm a bit of a calamari snob. They slice it fresh in house which was an instant sell for me. I'm veer away from the frozen kinds. Excellent again! By that time, we were already a bit full so we opted to share their bacon/onion straw/cheddar burger. Again...a home run! The burger was clearly made fresh and never frozen.

Along with happy hour going on and half price appetizers, they also honored the 10% off Yelp! coupon for checking in there. Very kind waitress, excellent food, and not a rowdy, crazy bar atmosphere. For only being in town a few hours, I feel like I got the best of what Weaverville had to offer. We only went here because we asked local store owners we were browsing where they recommended. This place was a consistent recommendation. It was a bit eery that many said something to the effect of "I've seen all the kitchens in this town....Johnsons' is the best, hands down." We were very happy and highly recommend!

Ate lunch here while visiting a friend a few weekends ago, four words:  crispy coconut shrimp tacos.  Big portions, and yummy food.  Win!

I am often in Weaverville for work and typically go here a couple of times. The food is really good however the service is very slow. Even during a quiet lunch hour, going out to lunch here usually takes a good hour just at the restaurant alone. Worth the wait and friendly staff. Also the bar is nice.