Wonderful meal in a very cool atmosphere. Had a few apps but the show stopper was the paella!!read more

Ambience was good, and the service was friendly and attentive. Overall, the food was tasty, but the…read morenearly $70 paella for two was a disappointment and, in my opinion, not worth the price for what you get. There was more than enough rice and tomato's , but the seafood was sparse--and unfortunately, it wasn't particularly impressive in either size or taste. There were just a few shrimp and a small spiny lobster tail, which felt underwhelming for a paella at this price point. I was also surprised that some of the items served for the table, such as bread and olives, were charged separately rather than being complimentary. The olives, to be fair, were particularly good. The patatas bravas, however, were excellent--very flavorful and generous enough for two people on their own. In hindsight, two people would probably be much better off ordering the patatas bravas along with a few tapas of their choice rather than spending nearly $70 on the paella. Overall: good atmosphere, good service, and tasty food, but the paella is WAY overpriced for what you get, particularly given the limited seafood and its lack of quality.

Great experience. Quality food, excellent service and a nice outdoor patio. Hoping to get back…read morethere on our next visit. Pizza was fresh, flavorful and served with plenty of tasty sauce and cheese.

I would have given it a 5 stars but...We eat here every time we pass thru or stay in the area. The…read morefood it great! Management tonight was NOT. We ordered the berry brie salad. An image is featured on instagram and looks delicious. It came out without Brie on it. I questioned the waiter who was fairly new. He argued with me that "this is how it is made". I showed him the photo. He went back to the cook who told him the Brie melted...on a salad? We ate the "Brie-less" salad anyway but informed the waiter we were not pleased with our experience. A few minutes later, he brought us a photo he had just taken of a berry Brie salad that...imagine that...it had Brie on it. He was very apologetic and comp'ed us 50% off the salad. Fortunately the waiter did the right thing, in spite of his boss.

Highlands, NC is truly a little slice of heaven! If you're ever there, you must have lunch or…read moredinner at the wine garden attached to Old Edwards Inn & Spa! It's such a beautiful and peaceful space to dine, especially with the amazing Spring and Fall temps they get there. We were with a party of 6 (plus a baby), and walked up without a reservation a bit late in the evening. We figured we'd try it and see if we could get in if it wasn't too late, and luckily enough, the hostess was kind enough to make it happen for us! The menu actually has a lot of variety for a wine garden - drinks and food wise. I started with the French onion soup and it was delicious. The Caesar salad was also quite yummy, but the meatloaf was the showstopper of the night! I am still dreaming of it now, and wish I could replicate it myself because it was that good and memorable! For dessert, I ordered the affogato which is their house made vanilla bean ice cream with an espresso shot and it was the perfect ending to the night! Our server was so attentive and kind, and constantly checked in on us and cleared our plates since the tables are a bit on the smaller side. I had an excellent experience all around!

Had an fantastic afternoon visiting this place for lunch and drinks. The food was delicious, and…read moresitting out under the trees next to a little waterfall and stream as well as the nearby architecture really feels like you've traveled somewhere special. Our waiter was also very nice! Highly recommend!

Ugly Dog Pub was one of my favorite places I visited in Highlands. The food was amazing, the smash…read moreburger definitely lived up to the hype, and the beer selection was great. The live music was an awesome touch and made for a fun atmosphere. I was able to bring my pup since I sat outside, which was a huge plus. Just keep in mind that if you're dining on the patio, the service is more limited, you order and pay at the bar, and they'll bring your food out to you. Overall, this is a must-visit if you're in Highlands, North Carolina, especially if you're a fan of great burgers, good beer, and a laid-back atmosphere.

We were seated right away. A little annoyed that our party of 5 was seated at a small corner booth…read moretable. Ended up using the back of the booth for our water bottle and condiments and still struggled for space. Buffalo wings were good but not exactly Buffalo. No buttery spicy hot sauce. It was more peppery than buffalo. Wings were cooked perfectly though Reuben is excellent as are the jalapeno Mac bites. Cheese dip was also excellent but we (and the table next to us) had to ask for more chips. Not portioned terribly well. Beer options were very slim (2 on tap from what it gathered). I'm sure there were plenty of bottled options but draft was disappointing. We ordered the ale but they tapped out and brought us brown ale. At 5pm...only a brown and stout on tap. Overall, it was a pretty middling experience but the food was good and they offer a military appreciation discount.

Stopped in for a biscuit before a morning outing. We were kind of surprised at the amount of…read moreproducts available here. Groceries, wine, and beer. They also make pizzas and sandwiches. The biscuits were pretty good. We asked about the pizzas and they said you could phone in your pizza or sandwich order and then come to pick it up. The staff here in the morning were very pleasant and helpful. We'll be back for takeout later.

On Friday afternoon, I came to Mountain Fresh to order three chicken sandwiches with side salads. I…read morewas excited because I've always really loved this place, especially their chicken sandwiches, but unfortunately this visit was very disappointing. When I got to the counter, I had a hard time hearing the employee taking my order because she was speaking extremely quietly, almost whispering. I asked for three chicken sandwiches, but she never asked what I wanted on them. I didn't think much of it at first because I assumed they would come with the usual toppings--lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, etc. I noticed she entered "no cheese" without asking me whether I wanted cheese, which I thought was strange, but I didn't question it. I hadn't been to Mountain Fresh in over a year, so I genuinely thought maybe the way they took orders had changed. When she asked what I wanted for the sides, I specifically said side salads with no dressing. She repeated "no dressing" back to me, so I thought everything was correct. Unfortunately, by the time I realized how wrong the order was, I had already left. When we opened the food, the chicken sandwiches were basically just chicken and bread and were missing the toppings I expected. I then looked at the ticket and noticed that instead of entering "no dressing" for the salads, it said "no sauce." I'm not sure how "no dressing" became "no sauce," especially since she repeated "no dressing" back to me. The salads ended up coming with dressing. My mom couldn't eat her meal because the dressing from the salad had gotten onto some of the chicken as well, leaving it with a vinegar/vinaigrette taste. She was extremely disappointed because she has also really loved Mountain Fresh in the past. We ultimately ended up throwing away food that we had paid for, which was frustrating and a waste of money. What disappoints me the most is that this could have been avoided by simply going over the order with me and asking what I wanted on the sandwiches. I understand that mistakes happen, and I also understand that I could have opened everything and checked the food before leaving. However, I hadn't been there in over a year, so I thought their ordering process might have changed. When an employee repeats "no dressing" back to me, I also expect that "no dressing" is what will actually be entered. My family and I have had good experiences with Mountain Fresh in the past, which is exactly why this visit was so disappointing. Unfortunately, based on the customer service and the number of things that went wrong with this order, I'm leaving one star.

My husband and I stopped by for a cocktail and some apps before wrapping up our first day in…read moreHighlands. The staff were as friendly and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. You could tell they had a lot of regulars and it's a place the locals like the hang. We enjoyed the spring rolls the most. They had great flavor and the chili sauce they were served with complimented them well

Won't be going back. Wife and I sat down, she ordered wine,…read moreI asked about the mezcal in the $14 Smokey Cucumber Margarita. She mentioned it was Smokey, I said "Great, I'll have one". My wife ordered a chicken sandwich, "No onions", got onions, but didn't want to bother them. We got the check, she asked me if I had 2 margaritas? I laughed and said '"No, why?" They charged me $24.00 for my $14.00 house margarita and claimed I ordered their "Casa Amigos Mezcal" which I did not. They refused to adjust the bill. We refused to tip our dishonest waitress. We got this kind of crap when we lived in Park City, Utah, with the restaurants presuming we were tourists only in town for a few days so they could "cave your head in " on the tab. Shady, so shady. My wife and I have been coming here for decades, sadly, first time, last time at a restaurant this shady.

Made reservations the day before for 5:15 & arrived @ 5 & was seated…read more The place looks amazing The server did a good job The Pecan Crusted Trout was cooked to perfection - would recommend it for sure Will be back.

Not My First Time Here…read more.. Would have liked to write a better review but hoping this one at least stirs some conversation. First the Good! Excellent Server - Made great recommendations and knew the menu well. Very attentive. Food? Well both good and bad. Kids selection - minimal. Sliders or pasta. The sliders came out like hockey pucks. Pasta sauce was bland. Cocktails - Drinks here are VERY over-priced and how they have them structured and priced in the menu is just bizarre. Main meals were just OK. With exception was the trout dishes. These were delicious. Wait times - It took near 90 minutes to get our food from time of order. And the place was not that busy while we were there. Because of this, there was no apology or recovery in any way. Finally, wobbly tables and chairs ready to collapse. Will we be back after this last visit? Not sure. Many other restaurants popping up.

I love me a good brewery and this definitely is one. I'm normally a hazy ipa guy but wanted to go…read morelight in the afternoon and had their pils instead and it was the most flavorful pilsner I've ever had (I've had a few over the years). They have a full selection of high noons that made the Mrs happy. For food you order at the counter and they bring it out to you, liickety split! She had a chicken sandwich that she loved, I had the wrap which was great as well. Very cool brewery feel with lots of seating inside and out. Will definitely be back if in the area again.

Stopped in for lunch after visiting the Cashiers Market. It a pretty cool brewery setting up a hill…read morewith a flat parking lot. You order at the counter inside and they bring you your food. You get your beer at the next window. I got the Citrazilla and a cheeseburger. Both I would rate as above average. I'll return for both when I'm in the area.

I've been a fan of Slab Town since it opened. I decided to order take out to share with a friend of…read moremine. We got a White Pizza to share and a Cesar Salad. The Pizza was delicious, but only had a little bit of sausage on a couple of pieces. Wish it had at least been spread out on the pizza a bit more. The Cesar Salad was divine as always. It seems to consistently be busy, even in the off season. It's pretty loud inside, but the booths are well spaced and they have an outdoor seating option. It's more expensive than I would have hoped, but definitely worth the try!

Gonna be three stars on this one…read more The line order wait on a Wednesday night @6pm was 45 min. That wouldn't be an issue if this was a restaurant where one is waiting to be seated, however in this establishment before entering the dining area customers must go through a kiosk line to place an order with a cashier and this night it was taking 4.5-5 min per order (we were 10th in line). The plastic silverware knocks a star off of this review. So much waste in the casing, and it couldn't even cut through the pizza. Please don't squirt ricotta. Ever. The cheese pizza for the little ones was rated by the little ones as a 3/5. The entire cheese coming off in one big lump was a downer. Sauce was a 2, dough was ok. Layout and furniture solid. The best pizza was the prosciutto and mushrooms. Points for great live music and a wonderful outdoor play area for the kids.

The food and service was excellent. We had the sizzling hot Fajitas and they were delicious. We…read morelive nearby and just hadn't be there in a longtime and now I feel we being missing out. The meals were definitely quality and plentiful. Had a large cold mug of Modelo to was it all down. The meats were tender and juicy with plenty of sides. Definitely making this place my new favorite.

This place has consistently good Mexican food. When all of the visitors are in town, this place…read moreseems to be too far off of main street for them to walk. So it never seems too crowded. Outdoor seating on the side is great this time of year. Service was great. My only complaint; and this seems to be a theme with all Mexican restaurants; please give me more tortillas with my fajitas! Overall a good Highlands staple.