Brick Oven - Pizza, calzones, salads. Easy parking 2 blocks off Main Street. Open late for your convenience. (828) 526-4121.
Cyprus International Cuisine - Highlands newest culinary delight. Enjoy sophisticated international cusine served with a casual, neighborhood charm. Open everday for lunch & dinner. (828) 526-4429 cyprushighlands@earthlink.net
DonLeon’s Deli Café - Located next to the intersection of Franklin and Dillard road this popular lunch spot prepares homemade soups & pastas, unique & delicious salads, fresh & flavorful deli hoagies, juicy burgers, seasoned Appalachian fries and tasty Cajun selections. DonLeon says: “Good food is not fast and fast food is not good.” You may want to phone in your order so your food will be ready when you arrive. (828)526-1600
Fireside Inn - Breakfast and lunch selections include omlettes, burgers, char-grilled salmon trout, steaks, and daily specials in a casual setting featuring a towering stone fireplace & majestic Hayes-Mayer murals. Catering available. Wright Square. (828) 526-3636. MC, Visa
Fresser’s Eatery - Located in historic Helen's Barn behind Don Leon's restaurant. Known for their flavorful healthy fare, specializing in delicious sandwiches, salads, smoothies, desserts and special dietary offerings. Open for lunch and dinners. (828)526-8847
Hilltop Grill - Old-fashioned grill with wide variety of sandwiches including burgers, bar-b-que and hot dogs. Also serving soft-served and hand dipped ice cream. Priced for the family. 4th St. (On the Hill) and Spring St. (828) 526-5916
Kelsey Place - Located in the Historic Highlands Inn, The Kelsey Place restaurant prides itself in a relaxed atmosphere, great food and friendly service. Chef Bradley prepares a variety of upscale American cuisine to include our famous Mountain Clam Chowder, abundant salads and Pecan Crusted Mountain Trout. Open year round for lunch and dinner. Lunch Monday - Saturday 11am - 2pm & Dinner Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 6pm - 9:30pm. For reservations please call (828) 526-0885. Theater room available for private events.
Lakeside Restaurant - A casual restaurant with serious cuisine. Fresh seafood as well as beef, veal, lamb, chicken, and pasta entrees. Generous portions, delicious flavors and a lovely wine list. Brown bag license. Daily specials. Open April thru December for lunch and dinner. Reservation strongly suggested. Smallwood Ave. overlooking Harris Lake. (828) 526-9419. MC, Visa.
Log Cabin Steakhouse - Specializing in steaks, Mexican fare and Highlands' own 'Cabin Onion'. Located in an authentic Joe Webb cabin off Hwy 106 just beyond the Hampton Inn. Serving lunch & dinner. Children's menu. Reservations suggested. (828) 526-3380. Amex, MC, Visa. - Email plcoppage@aol.com
Madison's Restaurant & Wine Garden - Madison’s distinctive menu combines the freshest local and regional ingredients creatively fused with time-honored techniques to showcase flavors that are at once innovative yet familiar. With an exceptional wine list, dining becomes a memorable experience. (828) 526-5477
Nick's - "Fine dining for particular people." Family owned and operated for over 25 years. Prime rib, veal, pasta and seafood. Bountiful dinners include soup, salad, and vegetables. Wine list available and "Brown Bagging" permitted. Children's menu. Serving lunch and dinner. Closed on Wednesday. Highway 28 South "on the hill". (828) 526-2706. MC, Visa.
On The Verandah - Contemporary American cuisine in Highlands' most scenic dining setting overlooking Lake Sequoyah. Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence since 1987. Serving dinner 7 nights a week with a wine bar and entertainment. Non-smoking dining rooms and outdoor dining. Sunday champagne brunch from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 pm. Hwy 64W (Franklin Road) (828) 526-2338. MC, Visa. - Email otv1@ontheverandah.com
Pescado's Highland Burrito - North 4th Street. Fresh, Healthy, Mexican has arrived in Highlands. Pescado's serves huge California style burritos, quesadillas, and tacos, homemade guacamole and fresh salsa's reasonably priced and always fresh. (828) 526-9313.
Rib Country - Full service restaurant serving hickory smoked pork and beef dishes. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days/week. MC, Visa (828)526-2626
Ristorante Paoletti - Ristorante Paoletti is celebrating our 19th year in Highlands. We specialize in superb regional Italian fare with an emphasis on coastal seafood. Our wine cellar, the Wine Spectator's 'Best of Award of Excellence' boasts 850+ selectons. Dinner is served from 5:30 Monday-Saturday. Closed January & February. Amex, Visa and Mastercard. Reservations: (828) 526-4906
Sports Page - Soups, salads, sandwiches and more for the distinct appetite. Also, great cookies and desserts. Serving lunch until 5:00 p.m., 7 days a week. Dine in or take out. Delivery to limited area. Located in Oak Square on Main Street. (828) 526-3555.
Subway of Highlands - The #1 franchise in the world with over 24,000 stores. We have a wonderful variety of sandwiches including fresh meat and vegetables. (828) 526-1706
Wild Thyme Gourmet - Continental Cafe with indoor/outdoor seating. Creative contemporary menus for lunch and dinner. Gourmet foods and wines from around the world. Exciting approach to catering. (828) 526-4035.
Wolfgang's On Main - Internationally recognized Chef Wolfgang, former Executive Chef of the Brennan's Family of Commander's Palace invites you to dine in his garden pavilion, outside deck or by fireplace in the mountain atmosphere of one of Highlands' historic houses. Recipient of the Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" Featuring New Orleans specialties, steaks, veal, pastas, and Bavarian food. Extensive Wine List. East Main Street. (828) 526-3807. - Email wom1@gte.net