The Selu Garden Cafe at Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel in Cherokee, North Carolina

Many locals visit Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel not to gamble, but to eat. Harrah's Cherokee Casino and Hotel offers delicious food for every taste. One of their lovely restaurants is the Selu Garden Café. This particular restaurant is located in the hotel of the Harrah's Cherokee property and features a variety of different dishes.

Before I get into the review of the Selu Garden Café, I would like to take some time to tell you who Selu was. When you first enter the Harrah's property, you will see a large statue of a beautiful woman. This is Selu. According to Cherokee legend, Selu was the first woman. The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians believe this in the way that people descended from Europe believe that Eve was the first woman. Selu is also known as the "The Corn Woman" and it is believed that we have her to thank for our supply of corn. In a future article, I will discuss this legend more fully, but for now on with the review.

Atmosphere and Service

Upon entering the Selu Garden Café, me and my boyfriend were greeted by a friendly hostess who had a welcoming smile. We were given the choice between a booth or a table in the smoking or non-smoking section. We were seated immediately and our server arrived shortly after. She too was very friendly and talkative. We were immediately at ease. We ordered our drinks and then had time to go over the menu and enjoy the atmosphere. The atmosphere of the Selu Garden Café is incredibly peaceful. The Selu Garden Cafe, like the entire hotel, is decorated in a Native American theme. This not only makes the restaurant beautiful, but it's very relaxing as well. I could honestly fall asleep in the Selu Garden Café, but then I would miss all the wonderful food.

The Meal

Appetizers