There are many local restaurants worth checking out in Highlands. A few of our favorites are listed below:

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310 Main Street | Highlands, NC | 828.526.3555

Stop by for lunch or dinner at this mountain modern locale. The menu features a wide variety of options in American cuisine. Visit the website for menus, reservation information, and hours.

Wild Thyme Gourmet

343 Main Street | Highlands, NC | 828.526.4035

Offers a touch of American cuisine with Asian influence. Visit The website for menus, reservation information, and hours.

465 Bistro

465 Main Street | Highlands, NC | 828.787.2990

The best pizza on the plateau. 465 is open for lunch and dinner and offers a variety of neapolitan style pizzas and Italian inspired soups, sandwiches and salads. Visit the website for more information. Does not take reservations.

Madison’s

455 Main Street | Highlands, NC | 828.787.2525

Farm fresh fare in relaxed elegance. Madison’s is located at Old Edwards Inn in the Historic Inn and features farm to table fare using ingredients grown in its gardens and by regional farmers and purveyors. Reservations are encouraged.

The Ugly Dog

294 South Fourth Street | Highlands, NC | 828.526.8364

The Ugly Dog Pub is a warm, and welcoming pub in the heart of Highlands.It is family owned and operated since 2010 and offers a variety of delicious menu options and an ever-changing selection of craft beers. For more information visit the website.

Mountain Fresh Grocery

521 East Main Street | Highlands, NC | 828.526.2400

A casual local hangout featuring comfort food and American fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Please visit the website for details on menus, hours, and more.

Highlands Supper Club

130 Log Cabin Lane | Highlands, NC | 828.482.1581

The Highlands Supper Club specializes in classic Southern comfort food with a contemporary point of view, from Carolina barbecue to crisp fried chicken and imaginative drinks. This new spot is sure to please. Visit the website for reservations, menus, and more.

The Ruffed Grouse

270 Main Street | Highlands, NC | 828.526.2590

Field, forest, fish, fowl, and farm are the tenets around which The Ruffed Grouse builds its regionally-influenced menu, relying on seasonal ingredients from Blue Ridge farmers and growers to stock the kitchen’s pantry. Open for lunch and dinner. For more information on menus, reservations, and more visit the website.

Highlands Tavern

205 South Fourth Street | Highlands, NC | 828.526.9002

Cultivating a true tavern feel, Highlands Tavern serves unique American food and drinks that are sure to delight your palate. Open for dinner. Please visit the website for more information.

Highlands Smokehouse

595 Franklin Road | Highlands, NC | 828.526.3554

This roadside BBQ joint has been a staple for hungry tourists and locals for years. Serving pit smoked meats, fresh sides, family options and a full bar. The bbq nachos are a can’t miss! Open for lunch and dinner. Visit the website for more information.

Blue Bike Cafe

423 North Fourth Street | Highlands, NC | 828.526.9922

Dubbed “the meeting place of Highlands,” Blue Bike Cafe offers breakfast and lunch cuisine that’s bound to give you a great start to the day. Does not take reservations. Open for breakfast and lunch. Visit the website for the menu and more information.

OAK

470 Skyline Lodge Road | Highlands, NC | 828.482.4720

Oak Steakhouse is a contemporary steakhouse featuring the finest cuts of Certified Angus Beef and locally sourced produce from area farms. Located at Skyline Lodge just 4 miles from downtown Highlands, OAK offers some of the best in fine dining. Reservations recommended. For more information visit the website.

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