on the Verandah

1536 Franklin Rd, Highlands
(828) 526-2338

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Bone-In Pork Chop Chargrilled Chipotle Onion Jam Sweet Potato Purée
Pan Seared Brussel Sprouts with Bacon Jam
Fried Calamari Ancho Chile Lime Aioli
Horseradish Encrusted Halibut
Baby Iceberg Wedge Salad
Carolina Montain Trout
Coconut Curry Shrimp
Scallops and Pasta
Chocolate Torte
Pan Seared Duck

Menu

Small Plates
Maine Lobster Piccata, Fried Capers, and Lemon Thyme Beurre Blanc
Thai Shrimp Appetizer and Spicy Coconut Curry
Pomegranate Lamb Ribs
Fried Calamari and Ancho Chile Lime Aioli
Cheese and Charcuterie
Thomasville tome, Cullowhee goat, Marcona almonds, castelvetrano olives, heritage farms dry salami, and olive oil crackers.

Salad
Buttermilk Caesar Salad, Romaine, French Bread Croutons, and Shaved Parmesan Salad
Baby Spinach, Almonds, Maple Vinaigrette, Fried Shallot, and Herbed Goat Cheese Salad
Baby Iceberg Wedge, Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, and Tomato Salad

Entree
Spicy Thai Coconut Shrimp, Coconut Curry, and Basmati Rice
NC Trout
Seared Sea Scallops over Angel Hair Pasta Ginger Scallion Sauce
Maine Lobster Piccata, Fried Capers, and Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc
Creole Chicken, Cajun Spices, Trinity, Peppers, and Logan Turnpike Mill Grits
Pan Seared Duck and Apricot Curry Glaze
Heritage Bone-In Pork Chop, Chipotle Onion Jam, and Sweet Potato Purée
Filet Mignon Au Poivre and Three Pepper Brandy Cream
N.Y. Strip (14 oz), Char-grilled, and Maitre d'Herb Butter

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Recent Reviews

The location is good and the environment and interior fits the region (rural area). We were welcomed and seated at a very nice table. It was dark outside so we were not able to enjoy the Lake view (not their fault). The waiter did a great job providing the specials . We ordered the ribeye and the duck. Texture wise and taste were ok, but both were served from our perspective below temperature ( and I mean the preparation was medium rare which was good) but the meet itself was...
December 2025
Upscale dining with very reasonable prices. I don’t think they have air conditioning so it can be a little steamy in the summer. We were actually comfortable in August. They had live music and the little lady on the electric piano was fabulous. She had a fabulous voice.
August 2025
What a wonderful evening. We enjoyed the shrimp 🍤 special and the filet mignon - both were perfect! And don't forget to order dessert: I had the bread pudding .... (so yummy) and my husband had the ice cream.
We usually come here for special occasions ... but it looks like we will be coming here more often.
July 2025

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on the Verandah

1536 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741
(828) 526-2338