Pubs near Highlands

“The words ‘divine’, ‘delectable’, and ‘delirious’ don’t begin to describe the delicious experience of dining at the ugly dog. I got the ribeye dinner special with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The steak was ginormous, tender, and flavorful. It had a perfect sear without being overly charred and had a “melt in your mouth” buttery texture. A lot of restaurants in my opinion prepare asparagus either too raw or too soggy but my asparagus tonight had the perfect balance of tenderness and crunch. Both sides were seasoned to perfection and the minced garlic on the asparagus balanced out the “green vegetable” taste beautifully without overcompensating. The gravy on the mashed potatoes was really savory and took the otherwise average side to the next level and made every sin-filled calorie worth it. This restaurant is now my new go-to spot in the highlands area.“

“We came to Sapphire NC for a visit from Atlanta Ga! We ate at Mica’s twice in 4 days that we spent here! Food was amazing both times ! Staff was incredible not only in service but the way they worked together was great as well ! Highly recommend !!“

“Cashiers offers a number of good restaurants, though some may be closed in the off season. If you don't want to drive to Brevard Cashiers has options. The Ugly Dog pub is a great choice. Good food served fast. The place was not crowded in March. The manager made the rounds to check on us. My wife needed gluten free. They don't have GF bread ? but they offered to give her the sandwich on the plate, no bun. They have a full bar with two big screen TV's over the bar. If you are in the area and don't want a chain restaurant, it's a good option.“