Dining
Dining is a delightful and varied experience at any of the wonderful restaurants in and around Highlands.
We do however suggest that reservations be made well in advance during the season.
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Oak Street Cafe
Alex
PO Box 1183
332 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741

Exciting food and excellent service. We offer a variety of soups, salads, sandwiches, and daily specials. Full Bar, outside patio, large beer selection. Now open for Sunday Brunch!
Cyprus Restaurant
Nick Figel
PO Box 2708
490 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741

The Best of Highlands Dining Cyprus Restaurant When: Open 7 days a week, 5pm -10pm Where: 470 Dillard Rd,Highlands NC 28741 Phone: 828-526-4429 Award wining Highlands' culinary entrepreneur, Nicholas Figel, continues to entice diners with taste-tempting, traditional, international, peasant-inflected cuisine. Cyprus uses naturally grown vegetables and produce, harvesting them daily to use with the each evenings preparations. Cyprus features a variety of regional specialties, Cyprus is best known for their fresh seafood, Vegetarian options and their savory Chophouse cuts. Cyprus has a vast International Wine list of New and Old World Wines. Cyprus is famous for their open kitchen, where you can reserve the "Chefs table" to watch your meal being prepared and an entertaining show. The most exciting dining destination in Highlands.
Rana Rinata- An Italian Grill
Scott Moritz and Lisa Thordarson
57 Highlands Road
Franklin, NC 28734
Lunch served
Dinner served
Children's menu
Wine
Beer
Full bar
Take-out
Private parties
Catering
Traditional Italian Cuisine at an affordable price. Kid Friendly, private rooms, reservations accepted. House made bread, desserts, dressings, and sauces!
Sports Page
Kristy and Bobby Lewis
PO Box 1775
314 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Unique sandwich shop specializing in fresh sandwiches, delicious soups, scrumptious salads, loaded baked potatoes and mouth-watering desserts. Check out our daily lunch specials!
Cafe 460 in Main Street Pharmacy
Ryran Backer
PO Box 767
460 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Great Food, Quick Service, and a desire to please! Breakfast served all day, sandwiches, daily lunch specials, old-fashioned soda fountain, and delicious homemade ice cream. Located inside The Main Street Pharmacy.
Madison's Restaurant and Wine Garden
Johannes Klapdohr
PO Box 2130
445 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Madison"s Restaurant and Wine Garden, Old Edwards Inn and Spa"s flagship restaurant, is a perfect mix of elegance and European charm. Guests are served "Elevated Southern Cuisine" and the extensive Wine Spectator Award Winning wine list is sure to please everyone. Open forBreakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Subway of Highlands
Tanya Branham
PO Box 1545
Highlands Plaza
Highlands, NC 28741
The healthy alternative to fast food. Fresh bread, fresh vegetables, salads. Enjoy the great select sandwiches with all the delicious sauces.
Boiler Room, The
Chris Wilkins
1024 Georgia Road
Franklin, NC 28734
The Boiler Room at The Factory features upscale dining in a family atmosphere. Enjoy great steaks, seafood, pasta, gourmet desserts, and much more!
On The Verandah
Andrew Figel
1536 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Overlooking Lake Sequoyah, "This is Highlands most romantic dining experience". Second generation Chef/Owner Andrew Figel invites you to enjoy the Progressive American menu, reflecting the best of locally available ingredients. Fresh seafood daily, free-range chicken, Duck, American Shrimp, local trout, and dry-aged angus beef, steak and chops. A wine list with over 200 slections. Enjoy small plates in our bar and outdoor deck from 4pm. Dinner nightly from 6pm. Champagne Brunch sunday 11-2.
Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel
Joyce Dugan, Director of External Relations
777 Casino Dr.
Cherokee, NC 28719

88,000 sq. ft. Casino with four restaurants. 1500 seat entertainment pavilion, conference center ballroom. 576 room hotel that hosts the world"s largest collection of Eastern Cherokee Art. More than 3400 gaming devices including video poker, live digital blackjack, video lock & roll, and more. Owned bt The Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation.
Lakeside Restaurant
Marty Rosenfield and Donna Woods
531 Smallwood Ave
Highlands, NC 28741

Intimate restaurant on Harris Lake. Serving great food and fine wines. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Open Tuesday - Saturday for Dinner (Mid April - November). Reservations Suggested. MC,V. Also available for private parties.
Ristorante Paoletti
Arthur and Regina Paoletti
PO Box 189
440 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
For Italian dining since 1953. Specializing in veal, chops, pasta and seafood for 22 years in Highlands. 1000 selection wine cellar. Serving dinner nightly through New Years. Wine Spectator "Best of Award of Excellence." Call for reservations. MasterCard, Visa, American Express.
Flipside
Charlie Hyland and Mitch Sheppard
PO Box 2158
30 Dillard Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Open year-round
Dress code: Casual
Entertainment
Air conditioned
Children welcome
Breakfast served
Lunch served
Dinner served
Children's menu
Beer
Take-out
Serving a fantastic breakfast. Known for our dry aged hormone free burgers. Homemade fries, onions rings, and ice cream. Also offering specialty sandwiches and beer.
The Kitchen CarryAway & Catering
Holly Roberts
350 South 5th Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Gourmet food to go, entrees, soups, salads, and dessert specials, all to take home or have a picnic.
Main Street Inn & Bistro on Main
Gary Garner
270 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Open year-round
Full breakfast
Private baths
Meeting facilities
Restaurant
Phone in room

The Highlight of Highlands. Beautiful 1885 Inn famous for afternoon tea, fabulous breakfast, and fine rooms. Located in the center of Highlands. Stop for a tour. The Inn offers 20 charming and cozy rooms with private baths, individual heating & air conditioning, direct-dial phones, wireless internet access and cable TV. Many have private baths. A sumptuous hot country breakfast is served every morning to the public as well as guests. The Inn also offers fantastic dinner with local mountain favorites. Also check out the wine and piano bar for a glass of wine and listen to various local artists. Main Street Inn is becoming know for The Place To Have an event. If your looking for a party small or large please stop or call and ask what we can do for you.
Creative Pastries
Sid Jackson
111 Zachary Rd.
Highlands, NC 28741

Wedding and Special Occasion Cakes that are both eye-catching and truly memorable, using only the finest ingredients.
Kilwin's of Highlands
Jerry & Kay Moore
PO Box 1046
370 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
A confectionary shop featuring homemade fudge, brittles, corns, and caramel apples plus our handmade chocolates and ice cream.
Ruka's Table
Charlie Hyland and Josh Drake
PO Box 2158
163 Main Street in Wright Square
Highlands, NC 28741
Open year-round
Dress code: Fine Dining
Dinner served
Wine
Beer
Full bar
Reservations recommended
Farm to table southern fine dining. Dry aged steaks and fresh seafood. Homemade desserts. Extensive wine, craft beer, and fresh squeezed cocktail menu. Wine Tastings every Saturday from 4:30-6:30pm. Five Different Wine Selections, Cheese Plate for $25. Also have Jazz music on Saturday evenings from 6:30 to 9:30. Drop in at any time.
Nick's Fine Foods
Nick, Patti & Dori Moschouris
PO Box 634
108 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Nicks Restaurant has been in Highlands since 1975. Now serving lunch and dinner Tuesday thru Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Be sure to try our Grilled Trout and one of our Specialty Burgers such as the Ahi Tuna Burger, New Zealand Lamb Burger, or the Veal Burger. Occasionally, for dinner we offer Fresh Alaskan Salmon Homemade pastas for specials.
Scaly Mountain Outdoor Center
Jason Daniel
7420 Dillard Road
7420 Dillard Road
Scaly Mountain, NC 28875
Open year-round
Credit cards: MC, V,D, A
Handicap access
Entertainment
Children welcome
Television
Restaurant
Lunch served
Dinner served
Children's menu
Take-out
Private parties
Snow Tubing,Ice Skating, summer tubing, trout fishing,restaurant on site serving lunch and dinner. Birthday party packages and group rates available.
SweeTreats
Bob and Sandy Carlton
PO Box 1671
Mountain Brook Center
Highlands, NC 28741
Since 1989 SweeTreats has been a Highlands destination spot for locals and visitors alike. You can "let your imagination run wild" creating your own special ice cream or yogurt flavor, which you will see blended right before your eyes, using fresh fruits, nuts, candies, and other ingredients. We also have hand made chocolates and a variety of candies. And if your're looking for great food SweeTreats is famous for it's delicious soups in addition to salads, sandwiches and evening meals. We are family friendly and a wireless hotspot. Hope to see you soon!
Wild Thyme Gourmet
Dindu Lama
PO Box 877
Carolina Way
Highlands, NC 28741
Credit cards: MC,V
Checks accepted
Handicap access
Lunch served
Dinner served
Vegetarian selection
Wine
Beer
Reservations recommended
Outdoor dining
Take-out
Highlands Smokehouse
Charlie Hyland and Josh Drake
PO Box 2158
595 Franklin Road
Highlands, NC 28741
Open year-round
Dress code: Casual Dining
Lunch served
Dinner served
Children's menu
Wine
Beer
Full bar
Outdoor dining
Take-out
Pit Smoked BBQ featuring six different meats and vegetables. Homemade side items and desserts. Full bar, beer, and wine list. Live music each week.
The Pizza Place
Charles and Charissa Robinson
PO Box 432
365 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741
We offer a wide variety of subs, salads, and PIZZAS. You can enjoy your meal while watching sporting events.
Highlands Inn
Sabrina Hawkins
PO Box 1030
Highlands, NC 28741
Open year-round
Pets allowed
Air conditioned
Full breakfast
Private baths
Meeting facilities
Restaurant
Phone in room
A cornerstone of Highlands since 1880, the Highlands Inn is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Each room with private bath is individually decorated in period furnishings. Lovely, extended continental breakfast included in room tariff. Wedding Website: www.highlandsweddings.com Meetings and Retreats website: www.highlandsretreats.com
Fressers Eatery at Helens Barn
Debbie Grossman
PO Box 945
151 Helen's Barn Avenue
Highlands, NC 28741
A full service restaurant in Historic Helens Barn serving lunch and dinner. Sandwiches, salads, homemade soups as well as fresh seafood and decadent desserts. Complete wine list. Special dietary needs honored. Call for hours. The new deck is open for outdoor dining, Come by and check it out. Now open at 10am for Breakfast.
The Ugly Dog Public House
Thomas &Kay Craig
P. O. Box 1648
294 South 4th Street
Highlands, NC 28741
Open year-round
Credit cards: MC, V
Dress code: Casual
A friendly place for taking the edge off of a long day...Food, Beverage and an atmoshphere that will keep you company.
Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro
Mindy Green
PO Box 1282
474 Main Street
Highlands, NC 28741

Internationally recognized Chef Wolfgang, former Executive Chef of Brennan family of Commanders Palace, invites you to dine in his garden pavilion, outside deck or by fireplace in the mountain atmosphere of one of Highlands historic houses. New Orleans specialties, house aged steaks, fresh seafood, veal and venison. Featuring daily specials. Wine Spectator Award Winning Wine List, received The Best of Award of Excellence 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006. Over 1000 selections of wine. Major credit cards accepted. Serving dinner nightly from 5:30pm. Please call for reservations. Gift Certificates and take out available. Visit the BISTRO, which offers great small plates and wonderful wines. Bistro opens at 3:00pm. Visit Our Wedding, Receptions & Private Party www.highlandswedding.net
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