Restaurants in Highlands

“Wonderful experience at Oak Steakhouse - excellent service, delicious meal and a gorgeous view.”

“We've eaten at Los Vaqueros for lunch many times. Great food, great service & great Margaritas!”

“Everything was great here. Starting with the service. No waiting for waitstaff; muliple vists by all the servers. Even the proprietor touched base several times. The drinks were well made with top shelf ingredients. The food was intriguing, chef used imaginative combinations. I had the 4th Street Burger and Street Corn (outstanding) and my wife had the 205 Wedge Salad (what a great surprise). The ambiance was just what my wife and i were looking for; and the setlist was killer too. We will be back. Awsome night. Thanks”

“As a world traveler I have dined at some of the best restaurants in the world. Lakeside didn't disappoint. Steak, trout,, pear salad and spinach did not disappoint. Great wine list with fair prices. Reminded me of Mucky Duck on Sanibel.”

“I was here for my friend’s wedding rehearsal party. The staff was absolutely amazing and the two wonderful ladies served us and they were so attentive. I cannot brag about them enough!”

“My husband and I stopped in on Friday night and sat at the bar, as we prefer to do. We were promptly served by Nick, and he was fantastic! We had a few small plates and they were all fantastic! We finished with the deconstructed bread pudding. Not something we normally eat, but it was ridiculously tasty!! If we were local we’d be there on a regular basis. It will definitely be a must the next time we are in town!”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Exceptional Lunch Experience at Prime in Highlands! Our lunch at Primary in Highlands, NC, was simply outstanding. From the moment we walked in, we were warmly greeted by the host and restaurant manager, which set the tone for a wonderful meal. We started with perfectly cooked Oysters Rockefeller, followed by a fresh and flavorful green salad. My husband had the chimichurri marinated chicken sandwich, which was the special of the day, while I opted for the 14-ounce New York strip. Although I couldn’t finish the entire steak, it was perfect for sharing, and it was cooked to absolute perfection. The service was impeccable, attentive without being overbearing, and the atmosphere made for a lovely midday meal. We topped off the experience with a delicious slice of carrot cake, which was the perfect sweet ending. If you’re looking for an exceptional lunch in downtown Highlands, I highly recommend Primary for its fantastic food, atmosphere, and top-notch service”

“😁. Loved the breakfast!!”

“Everything was perfection 😀”

“I havn’t seen my best friend in over three years and we decided on this winery. Seth made our first experience absolutely phenomenal! He was very knowledgeable with excellent customer service! Definitely would come visit this state for this winery again.”

“Had a very enjoyable stay at the Highlander Mountain House. It is very well decorated and quite cozy. The bed was very comfortable with fresh linens. A place I will definitely return to in the future.”

“Very friendly people nice service nice place nice atmosphere definitely a place. We would come back to next time in the area. Come checking out they have daily specials a good place to stop and eat.”

“We had an excellent dining experience, thanks to Casey’s outstanding service. He was incredibly attentive and made sure we felt well taken care of throughout the evening. For dinner, I enjoyed the pheasant, which was absolutely delicious, while my husband had the ribeye—perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Our son ordered the sirloin, but it wasn’t quite to our liking. Casey handled it with professionalism and care, ensuring it was promptly corrected. His warm and accommodating nature truly elevated our experience, making our evening both enjoyable and memorable.”

“great atmosphere, good food, good staff. I will be back.”

“Love when I’m in the area I can grab something here and always know it’ll be delicious! 🤤 It’s my go-to choice when in Highlands. Rosewood Market also catered my wedding party in 2021 and the guests raved about the ramen bar. I still dream about the individual mushroom Shepard pies in a jar. Plus, the best people work there. Do yourself a favor and go enjoy! (And don’t skip on dessert)”

“Kids of all ages love Kilwins ice cream!”

“This is excellent food. Good atmosphere. Friendly service. Great prices. We are from Las Vegas and would definitely go to this often if it were in our neck of the woods”

“we took eight of our friends from The over the hill hiking group to eat there on July 24. We ate on the back deck which was very pleasant and undercover. The brisket was great all the sides were great. Everybody was happy with their food. It was even better than I remember from my previous visit. Wright before close we even got to see a bear. Try to get into the dumpster, which was quite entertaining.. we will be back.”

“We ate dinner on Wednesday, our first time. The service was Excellent! Kind, and very helpful! We definitely will be back!”

“Perfect service, perfect day!”

“This place is very good! Is similar to that of a chipotle, but since it is local I think it is better! Service is great and they are fast. Food is fresh and delicious and their burritos are a personal fav of mine.”

“Great food and atmosphere!”

“Highlands Pizza Place is hands down our favorite pizza spot in town! The food is always consistent, and the customer service is friendly every time we stop in. They’re always on time with our order, which we really appreciate—especially when we’re grabbing takeout. Our go-to is the pepperoni pizza with pineapple and jalapeños—highly recommend it if you like a little sweet and spicy combo. And don’t sleep on the pizza sticks—they’re a must-try! Pair them with their ranch (our favorite in Highlands), and you’ll be hooked. It’s also a great spot for a family night or even a birthday party. The environment is casual, welcoming, and family-friendly. We’re so glad to have this place in Highlands!”

“After several morning hikes, this place hit the spot, warm vibes, surrounded by pictures of happy dogs. It’s obviously liked by the locals too. Tap list was fair, but food was great, they had gluten free buns for my wife and the tots were perfect pub fare. 10/10 recommend, but we missed music bingo!”

“High end resturant, service was good. First time fist impressions a good resturant over all, prices on high side and we notice on the menu if sharing charge extra $4. Atmosphere very good & outside seating for pets if you have them.
See if next time food & service will improve. Could of been what we ordered since was lunch. As much was over cooked and servers where very matter if fact when serving and taking order. But again first time dinning at this resturant. We just expected more from a high end resturant. Thank you, Travers”

“Asia house by far is the best restaurant in Highlands hands down.the sweet and sour civk is the bomb.but one of the best things about Asia house is the service.and specifically the white guy,matthew.u can't miss him bc he's the only American white guy in the floor.he made or stay exceptional and made sure we were good every few minutes but not enough to be a pain.everynody there is absolutely great people.tom Josephine Danny and Matthew are examples of how resturants should be run.excepionaal service.sushi extraordinary.give them a try and u won't regret it”

“Amazing coffee. I tried a Gingerbread latte. My husband got the vanilla latte and equally enjoyed his. We each got a breakfast sandwhich. Apparently they pre-build the sandwhiches and you can't ask to add an egg to a sandwhich that doesn't have one. We did think that was weird considering these sandwhiches were pretty basic anyways. He got his with a croissant. He said it had a bagel like texture. A bit more dense, but was good. I got mine on an English muffin. In a pinch the breakfast sandwhiches worked, but I wouldn't say it was the best thing I've ever had either.”

“delicioso y todo fresquesito”