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

All three courses were delightful. My grouper and my wife’s scallops were perfectly cooked! Our waiter, Alexis, took great care of us, and we were given a fantastic table to celebrate our 5th anniversary!
May 2025
We have been talking about going to On the verandah for the last couple of years and finally made it. Wow. It did not disappoint. Great atmosphere. Beautiful on the lake. Amazing service and the food was amazing. Highly recommend. A new go to place on the Plateau!!!!
April 2025
Wonderful service from Daniel. The food was beautifully presented & tasted incredible. Be prepared to spend a good amount but highly recommend. Perfect for a romantic celebration.
November 2024

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on the Verandah

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