Gather in Highlands, NC for a Thanksgiving you don’t have to cook. From cozy dining rooms to ready-to-heat feasts for pickup, the Highlands culinary scene is ready to serve!
Where to dine on Thanksgiving Day
- Madison’s Restaurant – Thanksgiving Dinner, 12–6 PM - Call 828-787-2525 to inquire about availability.
- Highlands Supper Club – Thanksgiving Dinner, 2–6 PM - Book Reservations
- Highlander Mountain House – Thanksgiving at the Ruffed Grouse Tavern, 11 AM–5 PM - Book Reservations
- Oak Steakhouse – Thanksgiving Dinner, 11 AM–4:30 PM - Book Reservations
- The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center – Grateful Gathering Dinner, 5:30–7 PM - Learn More
- FOUR65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar – Open 4–10 PM, serving their regular wood-fired menu (no traditional turkey dinner announced)
Thanksgiving catering & take-out
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Highlands Smokehouse – Smoked Joyce Farms turkey plus classic sides and pies; orders available for pickup beginning Nov. 26; restaurant closed Thanksgiving Day - To place your order call 828-526-3554 or email catering@highlandssmokehouse.com.
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The Baked Bunny - The holiday menu is live — from classic pumpkin and pecan pies to rich cheesecakes, flan, and more! Preorders will close 1PM on 11/22, and all pickups are before 12PM on 11/26. Stop by The Baked Bunny, at 177 Main St, to place your order early or call 828-482-0070
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Mountain Fresh Grocery – Family-style Thanksgiving dinner (serves six) with turkey or ham and trimmings; pickup on Thanksgiving Day - Place Order
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The Kitchen Carry Away & Catering – A la carte holiday sides (gravy, cornbread dressing, sweet potato soufflé, green beans, spinach) and pies; pre-order by Nov. 20 for pickup - Call 828-526-2110 to order.
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Bryson's Food Store – Pickup all of your favorite sides and fixins' like Sweet Potato and Green Bean Casserole.
Tips: Book early — venues may fill up fast. For take-out feasts, bring a cooler for the drive and plan reheating time.
Ready to start a new holiday tradition? Make Highlands your Thanksgiving home this year.