Located in the Mountain Brook Shopping Center on Hwy 64 East. Serving pizza, calzones, salads. Easy parking two blocks off Main St.
828-526-4121

Highlands own version of Starbuck's Cafe©. Espresso, cappuccino, latte, iced drinks, frozen drinks, desserts and pastries. Featuring paninis (Italian-styled grilled sandwiches) wines by the glass. Outside patio. Stop after dinner and enjoy music some weekend nights.
Located on Main Street. 828-526-0020
 

Located on the corner of Hwy 64 just east of Highlands, Serving lunch. Homemade soups, freshly cut salads, unique deli sandwiches, famous Appalachian Fries, Cajun and European Entrees.
High season open 7 days 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. 828-526-1600
 

Located on the hill at 4th Street. Sandwiches, salads, and hoagies. Also in back of the Highlands Pharmacy on West Main Street
828-526-2048    The Hill 828-526-9632

Old fashion grill with a wide variety of sandwiches including burgers, barbeque and hot dogs. Also serving soft served and hand dipped ice cream. Serving lunch until 3:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Priced for the family.  4th & Spring St.  828-526-5916

 

Old fashion drug store eatery offering great breakfast and lunch at great prices.  Breakfast & Lunch
 

Located on Main Street. Eat in or carry out. Serves items from great chef salads to hot and cold sandwiches and, of course, pizza. 828-526-5660

 

Great food to go.
Entrees, salads, vegetables, sides, sandwiches, soups, desserts, assorted spreads, wines, cheeses, freshly baked breads, and more.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
Hwy 64 and NC 106.    828-526-0383
 

Located in Oak Square on Main Street. Soups, salads, sandwiches and more for the hearty appetite. Serving lunch 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Dine in or take out. 828-526-3555

Homemade ice cream treats and much more for your sweet tooth. Enjoy soup, sandwiches and salads. This year offering your favorite coffee drinks and fresh made desserts. Enjoy jazz most evenings.
Open 12:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.
Located in Mountain Brook Shopping Center  828-526-9822

Dining in Highlands is laid back and casual. Coat and tie or even jackets are rarely seen in our area restaurants. During the season it is recommended that reservations be made in advance. If for some reason you cannot keep your reservation, please take the time to cancel. Most restaurants have wonderful wine lists, but do not serve liquor or beer. Most restaurants do allow brown bagging of beer or liquor but not wine. All spirits can be purchased in Highlands.

International Peasant food at great prices. Open kitchen, great atmosphere and reasonable prices. Great wine list. Located on Dillard Road in  Great Things Shopping area. 828-526-4429
 

Family style restaurant located in Wright Square on West Main Street. Enjoy down-home cooking in a casual dining atmosphere. Selections include omelets, burgers, char-grilled salmon trout, steaks and daily specials.
828-526-3636
 

Cozy, intimate restaurant located in Helen's Barn just three blocks from the Inn. Open Monday-Saturday. Lunch 11:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Dinner 5:30 -9:00 p.m..   828-526-8847

Located in the historic Highlands Inn. Stop by for lunch and relax and enjoy a creative array of soups, salads and great sandwiches. If in doubt try the fried green tomato appetizer and the crab cake sandwich. Dinner is served between 5:00-8:00 p.m. catering to those who want to do fine dining another night. Enjoy our southern mountain cuisine served by an international staff of hospitality students from around the world.
Accepts AMEX, MasterCard, & Visa    828-526-9380

A restaurant with serious cuisine located on Smallwood Ave. overlooking Lake Harris, an easy walk from the Inn. 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 Tuesday-Saturday.  Advance reservations strongly suggested.
Accepts MasterCard & Visa.   828-526-9419

Specializing in steaks, wild game and Highlands own Cabin Onion. Located in an authentic Jebb Webb cabin off Hwy 106 above the Hampton Inn. Enjoy the ambiance of the fireplaces or sunroom. Children's menu.   Reservations recommended.
Accepts Amex, MasterCard & Visa     828-526-3380.

Contemporary American cuisine in Highlands' most scenic dining setting overlooking Lake Sequoyah. Enjoy listening to live music in the wine bar.
Sunday champagne brunch.  Hwy 64W (Franklin Road) 
Accepts MasterCard & Visa.   828-526-2338.
 

Celebrating 21 years in Highlands. Paoletti's invites you to enjoy fantastic Northern Italian dining. An array of specialties are complimented by an extensive wine list. Reservations recommended.
Located next door to Highlands Inn.    Closed Sunday.
Accepts Amex. MasterCard & Visa.    828-526-4906.
 

Continental cafe' with menus created by chef owners Nancy and Carter Bruns offer a fresh, exciting approach to food preparation. Cozy, intimate dining room and outside seating. Catering & Carry Out
Carolina Way & 5th Street. Open Monday-Saturday.
Accepts MasterCard & Visa.    828-526-4035

Internationally recognized Chef Wolfgang Green, former Executive Chef at Brennan's in New Orleans, invites you to dine in his garden pavilion,
outside deck, or by the fireplace in the mountain atmosphere of one of Highland's historic houses. Menu regional continental but features
New Orleans specialties, steaks, veal, pastas,  fresh fish
and Bavarian specialties.
Reservations recommended.
Newly decorated with Wine Bistro   Located on East Main Street
several doors down from Highlands Inn.
Accepts Amex, MasterCard & Visa, Discover.   828-526-3807.