Recommended dishes: British Fish and Chips, Mashed Potatoes, Steak Frites, The Primary Wagyu Burger and Truffle Fries
Hallie Talbert
wow.. the employees at this place are great! but the owner and management? childish and just disgusting, the way they act is not okay and i truly hope more people see that! they charge a lot for food that isnt that good, will not be going here again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Lori Dunn
Food and drinks were fantastic! Really nice place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
James Poole
Hands down one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to! We took a trip this past weekend to highlands where I proposed to my beautiful girlfriend, and decided to celebrate here for dinner. Great decision! Food was 10/10, service was unmatched, and the atmosphere was great! A little on the pricey side but well worth every penny. I’m somewhat a foodie so it takes something special to wow me and this place did it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Zolle Stone
What a surprise Primary Restaurant and Bar was! We were passing through Highlands, NC, and decided to stop in for a bite for lunch before going back to the lowlands.The decor and atmosphere are fabulous and what a great bar area! The lounges off each side of the bar are perfect for drinks with friends.We had the fried chicken sandwich and wagyu burger, and both were great. Good seasoning and cooked perfectly. And funny enough, we both voted the house made potato chips THE BEST ON THE PLANET! (And we've had a lot.) Our server, Ross, was very friendly and did a great job also.Highly recommended all the way around!
Really pretty place inside, especially the bar. Our server was fabulous. However, the food didn't keep the good vibe going. The lamb chops were served with gravy all over them. Gravy on the potatoes that came with the meal if you must but not on the lamb chops. The prime tenderloin was not very tender for a prime cut priced at $65. Was disappointed. Maybe it was just an off night since it is off-season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Joe Easton
One of our favorites in Highlands.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Primary Salad, Tomato Basil Soup, Black and Blue Salad
WR D
I am amazed the ratings are not higher for this place. Best restaurant we visited BY FAR while in the Highlands/Cashiers area. Matt was an outstanding server and the food we had was absolutely unable to be improved upon.
Great drinks. Good service. Beautiful restaurant. It’s a great addition to Highlands downtown area.Kid-friendliness: Good kid menu
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
bruce roberts
great place friendly server. food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Summerfield Jr
These food here is top notch. Definitely have to come here when visiting Highlands.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries, The Primary Burger
Jenny M
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here on a Saturday night in December. Restaurant has a cool atmosphere. Apparently you can sit at a communal table or sit at a regular dining table. We chose the dining table option. We had a lot of questions and our server, along with the chef, were very helpful. We started with the primary salad. It is a good size salad, and we split it with both of us feeling we got plenty of it. I got the steak Frites. The truffle fries were delicious, and my steak was one of the best I’ve had. It was very tender and seasoned wonderfully. My husband got the salmon which he enjoyed greatly. We splurged and got the decadent chocolate cake, which is huge! Definitely shareable with probably three or four people. It was delicious, also. I would definitely recommend trying this place out when visiting Highlands!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries
Brass Tacks
Everything was delicious!! Service was fantastic!! Ready to make the 5-hour drive from Raleigh to eat here again.
Delicious elk and bison
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A very clean modern restaurant with great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: British Fish and Chips, Mashed Potatoes, Steak Frites, The Primary Wagyu Burger and Truffle Fries
wow.. the employees at this place are great! but the owner and management? childish and just disgusting, the way they act is not okay and i truly hope more people see that! they charge a lot for food that isnt that good, will not be going here again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Food and drinks were fantastic! Really nice place!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hands down one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to! We took a trip this past weekend to highlands where I proposed to my beautiful girlfriend, and decided to celebrate here for dinner. Great decision! Food was 10/10, service was unmatched, and the atmosphere was great! A little on the pricey side but well worth every penny. I’m somewhat a foodie so it takes something special to wow me and this place did it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a surprise Primary Restaurant and Bar was! We were passing through Highlands, NC, and decided to stop in for a bite for lunch before going back to the lowlands.The decor and atmosphere are fabulous and what a great bar area! The lounges off each side of the bar are perfect for drinks with friends.We had the fried chicken sandwich and wagyu burger, and both were great. Good seasoning and cooked perfectly. And funny enough, we both voted the house made potato chips THE BEST ON THE PLANET! (And we've had a lot.) Our server, Ross, was very friendly and did a great job also.Highly recommended all the way around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef Burger, Truffle Fries
Really enjoyed our date night here! Great food and gorgeous interior. Carrot cake to die for! Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wagyu Beef Burger, Truffle Fries
Really pretty place inside, especially the bar. Our server was fabulous. However, the food didn't keep the good vibe going. The lamb chops were served with gravy all over them. Gravy on the potatoes that came with the meal if you must but not on the lamb chops. The prime tenderloin was not very tender for a prime cut priced at $65. Was disappointed. Maybe it was just an off night since it is off-season.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
One of our favorites in Highlands.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Primary Salad, Tomato Basil Soup, Black and Blue Salad
I am amazed the ratings are not higher for this place. Best restaurant we visited BY FAR while in the Highlands/Cashiers area. Matt was an outstanding server and the food we had was absolutely unable to be improved upon.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great drinks. Good service. Beautiful restaurant. It’s a great addition to Highlands downtown area.Kid-friendliness: Good kid menu
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
great place friendly server. food was
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
These food here is top notch. Definitely have to come here when visiting Highlands.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries, The Primary Burger
We thoroughly enjoyed our meal here on a Saturday night in December. Restaurant has a cool atmosphere. Apparently you can sit at a communal table or sit at a regular dining table. We chose the dining table option. We had a lot of questions and our server, along with the chef, were very helpful. We started with the primary salad. It is a good size salad, and we split it with both of us feeling we got plenty of it. I got the steak Frites. The truffle fries were delicious, and my steak was one of the best I’ve had. It was very tender and seasoned wonderfully. My husband got the salmon which he enjoyed greatly. We splurged and got the decadent chocolate cake, which is huge! Definitely shareable with probably three or four people. It was delicious, also. I would definitely recommend trying this place out when visiting Highlands!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Fries
Everything was delicious!! Service was fantastic!! Ready to make the 5-hour drive from Raleigh to eat here again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5