Our Story

The Panthertown Cafe opened in 2020 bringing back Lake Toxaway’s popular breakfast and lunch cafe after it had closed as The Grill at the Barn” when the Covid pandemic hit in March of 2020. Chef Sean Ruddy who has resided in Lake Toxaway since the late 90’s decided to resurrect the establishment in September of 2020. Chef Sean has been in the area for the last 20 years. Having worked at well known places such as The Greystone Inn, High Hampton Inn and Country Club and the Library Club. Chef Sean brings a fresh approach to the Panthertown Cafe and utilizes as many local ingredients that are available.

Our future plans for the restaurant are to also add dinner service in the future as well as ABC permitted beverages.