Deen chose dishes that fit every taste when she picked the menu for this restaurant. The food is the main reason that you visit a restaurant, so we will start with the menu. Her signature take on traditional southern food styles is causing ripples in the culinary minds of tourists and locals alike. Since that time, Paula Deen’s Kitchen in Harrah’s Cherokee Casino has become THE place to eat when you visit Cherokee, NC. Information below is maintained for historical purposes.Ĭherokee stepped up its reputation in the eyes of foodies in 2011 by adding a restaurant named after Food Network Star: Paula Deen. Paula Deen’s Kitchen in Harrah’s Cherokee Casino closed in 2013.