The Highlands Kitchen & Bar

I enjoyed to food

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ordered wine and a lesser wine was served at the same price of the wine they did not have. My husband ordered a salad and the fish and chips. The salad came after his meal but they did remove it from the bill. He said the fish and chips were good. I ordered the prime rib which was $39.00. It was so tough and full of gristle that I could not eat it. My husband says don’t order the house old fashioned. We do not mind paying for quality meals but we’re very disappointed.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

We were the there on a warm fall day so we sat outside. It was very comfortable and the food was absolutely fantastic. We couldn’t find it at first because it is in the back and basement floor. There is a gas station on the first level which absolutely had us confused. I’m so glad we drove to the back and found it. The inside of the restaurant seemed very cozy and the prices were very reasonable. 100% would recommend this restaurant to friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was amazing!!! It throws you off when you first arrive but the restaurant is on the bottom level. The food was impeccable! We were celebrating my husband's birthday and ordered a lot of different items (calamari, mussels, brie, real Cesar salad, lamb, duck, ribeye, filet, burger, and wings). It was all cooked to perfection and the flavors were out of this world! 10/10 I highly recommend! The service was also on point! All the food was timed perfectly! Thanks for an awesome evening!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adjust your expectations. …otherwise, fingers crossed that maybe I went on an off day for the server and cook. I can’t recommend trying to figure it out though.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Best restaurant in Lake Lure. Incredible seasonal food, beautiful dining area, nice patio, great atmosphere, friendly and attentive staff. It is right on the golf course, not on the waterfront. Is is underneath an old looking gas station, but don't let that fool you. It's a hidden gem.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Terrible service for a restaurant at this price point. 20+ minutes to get drinks refilled. 30 minutes to get entrees and the prime rib was nearly impossible to cut. Not recommended

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Once again, a superb filet, tender, melt in your mouth. 5 stars for the Au Grauten potatoes. The live music was fantastic. And my waitress is top notch!! I always enjoy coming there. I thank ya.

Visited with our three young children and we couldn’t have been happier with the service, drinks, and food. Absolutely great experience and would highly recommend.

Absolutely the juiciest chicken tenders and best ribbon fries - EVER! Huge portions and reasonable prices. Friendly service. Definitely will be dining here often. It’s our “go to place”

We took friends and had a table of eight mid week. The service and food were absolutely fantastic! Can you get fresh tuna and steak right now in the middle of the mountains? YUUUUUP! You can at the Highlands Reserve! Go! The price points match the food and are worth it! Kids meals are amazing and abundant portions. The kiddos even mentioned how fresh the fruit was (that never happens)! Gotta give this team major props for keeping it going! They need you to keep making this work! The beautiful woodwork on the bar and tables inside are stunning, and they’ve done everything they could in short order to get this place up and running. The best thing you can do is go there every time you are in town.

Found the restaurant under "Highland Preserve" in Google maps at a different address behind a gas station. They had more than one vegan option and were able to make adjustments to a few dishes to make them vegan. There was one "chik'n" breaded patty, which was the only vegan protein source, but could be subbed into a few dishes. There was some confusion about what restrictions vegans have, but everyone seemed nice and helpful in helping work out what we could eat from the menu.

Started off rocky but Server Jayden made it one of the best experiences. Food was great and sitting out back listening to the river made it so peaceful. 100% recommend

Beautiful view outside, tasty drinks. The drink pictured is a blueberry flavored lemon drop. 10/10 The bartender was new and our party left 4 was happy and satisfied. Our waitress was great. I had the prime rib sandwich- excellent. Love that the kiddos Mac and cheese comes in a cast iron, also probably some of the best Mac and cheese for kids I’ve ever had at a restaurant.
We also ordered the crispy chicken sandwich- could use a tasty sauce but overall good
We’re in town from Washington state and this is the best place we’ve been so far.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Had the quiche-delish! Dining on the riverfront is relaxing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Quiche