We stopped in at Cornucopia after spending a morning checking in Cashiers during our Highlands place. This place is a bit of an institution and you can see why - they have a menu that has plenty of great things to choose from and their dining hall is pretty impressive and I can only imagine is quite popular for happy hours, sporting events, or just any meal during peak tourist season. I opted for the Arabian Club, essentially their take on a club sandwich in a pita and our son loved his Oktoberfest Pretzel. There was plenty of seating for our large group and the service was great and overly friendly. Definitely plan to stop in again next time we are back this way, maybe even to sip on a few drinks and enjoy the atmosphere. read more

Stopped in this fall for sandwiches and salad. Unfortunately, the salad was mostly iceberg lettuce and overall the food didn't feel homemade. This place has so much potential--it could be amazing with a bit more attention to quality and ingredients. read more

As we got into Cashiers during lunch time & were looking for an open place to have lunch with my family we picked the open patio in Cashiers at Corbucopia. The atmosphere was welcoming & big open space. Weather was warm with a slight breeze so enjoyed the sun in the open patio. The food was fresh & servers were good. The wings were okay & have had better. The sandwiches were great & house made chips were okay. Enjoyed the place & could come back here again on my next visit to this area. read more

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Stumbled upon this nice casual lunch spot which is obviously a local favorite by the big turnout on a Monday. Open air porch seating is unique and creates a nice vibe. We enjoyed the dog friendly area with our kids and our doodle. Sandwiches and salads were first rate. The black bean burger was excellent and satisfying for our vegan, piled high with avocado, tomato and sprouts. Service was excellent and attentive. read more

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This was a nice friendly home cooking kind of place. Open atmosphere and mountains feel. People were great, service same and the food was very well prepared and presented. Different menu and a nice change from the area read more

Perfect lunch spot for a day trip to Cashiers. My mom and I spit 2 sandwiches so we could each try two! It was absolutely perfect!

The bean burger was one of the best i've ever had! Highly recommend! Super cute ambiance and great service.

This is our favorite restaurant in Cashiers. Apparently, it's the favorite of lots of other folks, too! During season, there can be a line. Their sandwiches are delicious, and are always fresh. If we are anywhere near, we'll be stopping at Cornucopia. They seem to have plenty of parking, though you might sometimes have to search a bit for a spot during the busy times. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the restaurant has an open feel that makes you feel comfortable. I think you'll like eating here. read more

Cornucopia Restaurant - a patio with a table and chairs - Southern Near Me - Cashiers, North Carolina

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We ate here for lunch today. They were very busy so we had about a 15 min. wait. The waiting area is limited. This a unique large open pavilion restaurant. We ate out on the deck outside the main seating area. The weather was nice, so not bad. The food was good. We had sandwiches that were on pita bread. My wife had the meatless sandwich and I had the Arabian, (turkey, bacon, tomatoes, sprouts, black olives and their dill sauce) We liked both and the sandwich could have been shared and we would have had sufficient. Lunch with tip was $40. The service was good and very friendly. They seemed to be doing a steady business. read more

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One of my favorite things about Cashiers is the abundance of locally owned and operated long standing businesses, and the glaring lack of anything you could call a chain. (May it always be!). One of the longest standing among them is "The Corn" as locals call it. Open air. Casual. Delicious. If you don't drink sweet tea that's ok.... But you will be in the minority here :). I miss the California BLT the minute I leave town. Local tomatoes and bacon with a little avocado. Mmmmm. And my 85 year old dad always orders the meatloaf. Reminds him of childhood. If you only lunch in one place while you are visiting, I suggest you do it here. It's a Cashiers original. read more

Highly recommend! We sat at the bar. Had great wine and the food was outstanding! Make sure to visit their gift shop!!

Loved the outdoor/porch-style setting of this restaurant! Very airy and unique. The seating set-up also offers diners a lovely view of the garden and lush greenery which really helps the ambiance. My only complaint would be the restaurant's temperature in the summer. Cornucopia appeared to have fans but none of them were on (assuming they were operational). In addition to helping cool the servers and customers, I feel like those would help keep the bugs out (a problem that we only had to deal with minimally because we were by a window). The food was very good. Rosemary and plain rolls with butter were a good offering at the start but I stayed careful not to fill up on it. FYI to those scrolling through Yelp before going to Cornucopia for dinner - their dinner menu is MUCH SHORTER and more limited than their lunch menu. We visited under the presumption that the menu was full of sandwiches - but no such outcome. I ordered the filet mignon which was said to be served with a homemade Bernaise sauce but it arrived in a brown sauce? I've never had a brown bernaise sauce but it didn't ruin the flavor of the steak which was cooked perfectly to order (medium rare), and served alongside potatoes and asparagus. I cleaned my entire plate (a rarity) but that could also be because the serving wasn't huge. My mom enjoyed her halibut which was served with jasmine rice. Extra credit to the restaurant for cutting up baby's buttered spaghetti small enough for him to enjoy it, but minus credit for not having ANY milk in the restaurant. I found that strange since many meals (and even some drinks) require milk! They had apple juice instead which he drank so much of that it ended up giving him an upset stomach. Nothing the restaurant could control but wonder if milk would've helped us have a smoother night with babay. Overall, I would recommend Cornucopia to any diner looking for a genuinely unique ambiance and refined dining experience. read more

Cornucopia Restaurant - Filet mignon (in what should have been a bernaise sauce?) - Southern Near Me - Cashiers, North Carolina

The service was poor- We had no utensils. I had to get us napkins. Food wasn't great. Had the homemade chips that could not have been homemade. Fried oysters were sub par. Should have ordered the pretzel read more

This place is essentially an old barn which when they have all the plastic on the sides rolled up gets great breezes. It's almost like an Oktoberfest beer hall. The food and service were both excellent. Actually, our order took a while to come up, and our waitress kept apologizing and ended up giving us a slice of pie on the house because of the wait. We love reubens so we ordered the red reuben (turkey with red cabbage) and the cajun turkey and shared them half and half. We did the same for the house-made chips and fries. The red cabbage tasted great and with just enough hint of sweetness to make the sandwich very warm and comfort-foodie. The cajun turkey on the other hand had some nice kick, with a tabasco mayonnaise and jalapeno peppers. The former was on marbled rye and the latter on sourdough, both well grilled. Between the fries and the house chips, the fries were good but the chips were better. But it was nice having a mixture. Their ice tea was surprisingly good, too. And the key lime pie we had for dessert was probably the 2nd best I've ever had. Prices are quite reasonable for the portion size, taste and quality of the food. Looked like a great spot for kids to eat, too. We didn't try any of their bar drinks, but there seemed to be lots of people having drinks at the bar, too. I'd much rather eat here than at one of the over-priced restaurants in Highlands, and we would go back again next time we visit the High Country. read more

Cornucopia Restaurant - Red reuben, cajun turkey, house chips and fries. - Southern Near Me - Cashiers, North Carolina

Great choice for a casual meal while in the Cashiers area. They have greatly expanded their seating indoors and on nice days, the walls open to allow the gorgeous mountain air to refresh and invigorate. Service is properly attentive and friendly. The food consists of a few salads, gigantic sandwiches, chicken tenders, etc. Everything is tasty and well-prepared. Portions are huge so consider sharing if you don't have a huge appetite. Like everything in the area, Cornucopia is more upscale than it used to be, but the relaxing vibe is conducive to a pleasant, laid back dining experience. read more

Fantastic lunch spot! We started with the pretzel which may have been the best I EVER had. We both opted for salads, fried chicken for me and grilled chicken for her. Fun open atmosphere. read more

FROM BEST to worse, every summer we leave Florida for our beautifull Burlingame home in Sapphire, NC. We always look forward to one of our favorite restaurants Cornucopia in Cashiers. The first time this is year I ordered my favorite chicken fingers and they were small and dry. I just chalked it up to coming back season opening they are closed in the witer. You The next time I tried their veggie burger and other was ok. The last time I ordered the naily special fish and chips. It was disgusting the absolute worse excuse for fish and chips. 2 small pieces of heavily breaded thin pieces of TROUT cooked so much it was hard to chew. The breaded stuffing was just awful. How anyone could serve that to someone is beyond me. Service was ok but that was the third strike and I will NEVER go back and I highlyy suggest you save your money and go ANYWHERE else. It makes me sad to write a bad review but sadder to see people burnt out of their hard earned money and their perishBLE nd irreplaceable time read more

This used to be one of our favorite places in Cashiers and we would drive over from Highlands just to go there. No more! The Last two visits the food was subpar and service poor. Our visit today was really bottom of the barrell. Hostess was not friendly. Our server never checked on us after taking our order. The food was cold and didn't taste very good. The bathroom was disgusting and looked like it had not been cleaned in a long time and smelled really bad. Not going back. read more

It started with the big pick-up truck parked horizontally in the specific stated parking for motorcycles, to the ever so snail pace of receiving your food. There was no excuse to wait 45 minutes to feed a table of 6; of which 4 ordered the special and the other 2 were simple sandwiches. We have been to this restaurant many times in years gone by, with relatively good results, but it's time to try other establishments that are in sync with customer flow. read more

Very busy, seemed popular so waited 15 minutes for table then waited 10 minutes to even be offered water. Ordered their blue cheese covered "homemade " warm potato chips app. We got cold kettle chips from a bag with a small drizzle of pre made salad dressing...no blue cheese. 14.99. Finally had to go to the bar to ask for our bill and left. read more

Great food, slow service. I had the crab cake platter. It was three crab cakes, slightly over cooked, but it was real crabmeat!! The stir-fried vegetables was so lightly fried, it could have been steamed. My husband had a burger that was really good. Dessert was key lime pie: absolutely delicious! The only reason I am not giving them 5 stars is because service was on the slow side. Very long wait before waitress arrived, and between the drinks arriving and the food order being taken. read more

Delicious sandwiches with the best fries!! Although martini's are a bit small (went just above half glass) would still recommend. read more

I thoroughly enjoyed lunch with friends in this cute mountain themed restaurant with great service by Karika. My black bean burger with sweet potato fries and fruit was delicious. Portions are plentiful! Looking forward to my next visit! read more

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I was so pleased with the food and the service from this restaurant! I had to sit at an outside area as I had a dog with me. The first time that I tried to visit, the outside was closed due to inclement weather. However, they do have a large open porch but no pooches allowed. So glad that I tried them again. I had the meatloaf platter and it was perfect! I needed some comfort food. Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and perfectly steamed oriental veggies were great and had some leftover for an afternoon snack. My dining companions had an avocado BLT and a Ruben sandwich. Both sandwiches were perfect and pretty big. I would definitely go again! I just wish they would open the patio to well behaved dogs. read more

Cornucopia is a cute quirky restaurant in Cashiers, NC. They are covid aware, with tables 6ft apart, staff wear masks and gloves, patrons are required to wear masks when not eating and there is outdoor seating if that is what you prefer. This restaurant is very kid friendly, which is great when you are on a trip with the kiddos! They have a great kid menu with games on it and some history about the restaurant. The food was pretty good. My husband and I got a cup of clam chowder, which was delicious, and split a trout dish. We were there toward the end of their season, not sure how long their hiatus away is, but I do know they closed on Jan 3rd. This is a great place to go the next time you are in the area! Ps. There is plenty of parking. read more

Cornucopia Restaurant - Clam chowder - Southern Near Me - Cashiers, North Carolina

For a mostly empty restaurant, service was quite slow. Once our food arrived, it didn't taste great but not "bad" by any means. We got a burger, and a steak salad. This thought however was short lived as later on that night, both me and the other person who shared plates got a severe case of food poisoning. Beware. read more

Overpriced and underwhelming. An empty restaurant should have been a red flag on July 8th in Cashiers. Appetizers were good but $25 is a ripoff. Entrees came and we had 4 orders of the tuna entree. Kosher salt was utilized to crust the tuna in place of what traditionally would have been sesame seeds. While the first few bites were tolerable, it was ultimately inedible due to saltiness. When we politely told the waitress that there was an issue and to kindly let the kitchen know, we were met with "well I didn't cook the dinner" from the waitress! It all came to and end with the waitress adding 20% gratuity automatically and slamming the checks on the table exclaiming "sorry you didn't enjoy the tuna!" And running off. read more

Cornucopia Restaurant - 7/8/22 Dinner Menu - Southern Near Me - Cashiers, North Carolina

Endless Wait, Never saw any food... I'm local and this restaurant has frustrated/ disappointed me for the last time. Waited 20+ mins for anyone to acknowledge our table, then said something to hostess. We were given a typical excuse and were understanding since the restaurant was fairly busy. After waiting for quite some time our server saw a looks on all of our faces and assured us our food was coming right out and that she told the kitchen to hurry! About 30mins later Still No Food.. We all were tired of watching every other table in the restaurant get there food before us. Soooo for the first time in ANY of our lives we all stood up and left. None of us will be back... read more

Service and food was great even with a full house at lunchtime. Salads are HUGE. We had two different club sandwiches and both were very good and reasonably priced. read more

The space has such potential. We ordered soup and salad. The salad was definitely from a can. We also had an Asian noodle dish, which was also clearly not homemade and used frozen vegetables ($15). Side of fries was $6.99, which seems pricey for standard fries. Our waitress was wonderful and very accommodating, which was a definite plus. read more

Despite being extremely busy, service was excellent. Food and drinks were great as well. My wife had the noodle bowl and I had the leftovers later. Very tasty and a unique find up here. I had a salad that was fresh and delicious. Highly recommend. read more

Great lunch menu. We had hard time deciding and enjoyed chicken Mandarin salad and Salmon BLT special. Lovely outdoor porch which let us enjoy mountain breeze. Fast service and friendly waitress! read more

Fabulous Burgers and entree salads! Always a good special and dessert. My favorite is the Stilton mango blue cheese Cobb salad! read more

Food was assume. Now my favorite lunch spot it Cashiers. Try the buttermilk pie. It's the best. Service was great also.

Just had a great brunch! Always good and Erica at the bar was awesome! Eggs Benedict with tomatoes and basil to die for...oh and the fried green beans..:love this place. read more

This place is open space restaurant. High ceilings with cool natural air. This only can happen at North Carolina with the weather. In Florida it will be too hot. A lot people visit here. It look upper class. Since it is close to golf club, a lot of retired customers. We have order the black and bleu steak salad and the fried fish. The price is above average. The salad has bleu cheese, bacon bite, grilled steak, fried onion that top with balsamic vinegar. I have order with the bleu cheese on the side but they just did not add the bleu cheese and not give me at all. I am not a fan of that cheese anyhow. The fried fish come with claw slaw, fried and eggs. The fish is fresh and good quality. The wait of the food delivery is close to 30 minutes. Which is long time. The manager come to apologize and ask what she can do for us but did not offer anything voluntary. It just action on the word but no action at all. This is been there done that restaurant. Move on. read more

Cornucopia Restaurant - Fried fish - Southern Near Me - Cashiers, North Carolina

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Enjoyed a great lunch here yesterday (Monday). Arrived at 1pm and the parking lot was nearly full. There was a line out the door, so we had no idea how long the wait would be. As it turned out, we were in line for about 25 minutes. The good news is that once you reach the hostess podium/bar, you place your order and pay for it. There was plenty of time to read the menu while waiting in line, so that was no problem. The "hostess" was also a bartender so she served our glass of wine as soon as we ordered. We seated ourselves without any problem finding an available table. The wait for our lunch was probably another 1/2 hour - we were told there is a real shortage of restaurant workers in the area since Covid. My fried chicken salad was delicious except the fried chicken and fried onion ring sprinkles were cold. The server said it was supposed to be cold but I couldn't help but wonder if my plate sat in the kitchen for awhile, waiting for an available server. My husband's New York Club sandwich was large and delicious. The dining room was still bustling when we left, but it was great that we didn't have to wait again for our check, since we'd already paid. We definitely hope to return. There are many other menu items we'd like to try. read more

Been coming here for 30 years. Love the food, ambiance and service. Great menu with something for everyone, including vegetarians.

We ordered the chicken fried salad and let me tell you it was WONDERFUL!!! The service was top notch. The building was open air and it had an outside eating area too. They have several sandwiches on the menu that I most go back to try. read more

We had a lovely dinner here. Our guests had the trout & we had the roast duck with yummy cranberry sauce. The smoked trout app was so fresh & flavorful! I had to curb my enthusiasm or I wouldn't have room for dinner! Laurie, our server, was so nice & attentive. She made our experience special. We finished with Crème Brûlée & chocolate buttermilk pie. Both were excellent. While the menu is limited, everything was excellent, so probably a good idea. The dining room was about half full, which surprised me. This is a very good choice for dinner, especially since area restaurants fill up very quickly. The open air ambience is lovely. Keep up the great work! read more