We arrived early for our reservation but they were able to seat us right away. It was a beautiful…read moreevening to dine outdoors. They have a nice patio area for that. They have an incredible wine list! Mostly bottles but also a decent glass selection. The food was great. I started with the goat cheese salad which was excellent. Then we each had a different salmon dish, one encrusted with vidalia onions and the other wasabi peas and both were equally tasty. Hard to recommend one over the other. Service was very timely and server was knowledgeable of the options. We will definitely go back if ever in Highlands again!

My friend and I recently had dinner at Wild Thyme, and everything was amazing...the food, the…read moreservice, all of it. It was our first time there, and we will definitely be back. We didn't have a reservation, but Dindu at the host stand was so kind and was able to seat us right away, which we really appreciated. I also have to give Dindu a special shoutout. I accidentally left something behind and didn't realize it until I was already back home in Florida. Dindu was kind enough to mail it back to me, and her follow-through and care with my item truly went above and beyond. I can't say enough good things about the service at Wild Thyme. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos because we basically inhaled our food. :) But I can tell you the halibut I had was absolutely delicious!

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.

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.

We love this place and go regularly in summer. Great sandwiches! Fresh ingredients. Don't miss this…read moreplace.

The secret garden should remain a secret. I was not gonna write this review because I hate saying…read moreanything bad about a small business. My wife told me that the owner evidently went to a well thought of culinary school. We ordered their turkey sandwich and a turkey salad two waters and a bag of chips. Bill came to $33. The salad would not even qualify for a small size and had very little turkey. The sandwich which is supposed to be a sub roll is about 5 to 6 inches long with a couple of slices of salted turkey. I ordered no dressing but for some reason, the bottom of the sub was drenched THE ONLY REASON I AM GIVING IT THREE STARS IS BECAUSE THE STAFF WERE QUITE LOVELY. Unless they change their pride in their food and the only uses a wonderful education I would say save your money and keep this voice a secret God I hope they do better cause I love to see small businesses do well

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.

Some of the best breakfast I've had in a while! The chicken fried steak was so tender and…read moreflavorful. And the gravy was perfect without being too heavy. I was also pleasantly surprised at how good the biscuits were. They were nice and light and fluffy. My husband really enjoyed the pastrami hash. I really liked how the coffee is served in different types of coffee cups. Just like visiting family that has collected mugs along their travels. Service was quick even thought it was Friday morning. We were sat right away.

Food was OK. Lots of it. Unfortunately I was verbally assaulted for standing by the sign that read…read moreplease wait here to be seated. Apparently I was standing too close to the push in door for his liking and thought it would be fun to tell me I was an idiot and didn't know how to follow directions or read signs. I should have walked out. Will pass on this place in the future. Shame on who ever that was......probably the owner, for making a customer feel so uncomfortable and unwelcome.

We were staying in Highlands, and due to a toe injury, hubby wasn't up to going out. We decided to…read moreorder takeout from Don Leon's. When I arrived, I had a short wait for someone to come to the podium, but things moved quickly from there. I ordered the grilled fish with a side salad. This was so delicious! I would definitely order it again. I recommend Don Leon's.

Revised by a huge Mediterranean food fan!…read more From top to bottom this is the place. You will be greeted instantly by Susan and she will help you pick the perfect meal if you are unsure. Don Leon himself will cook your food in the open kitchen for you. Free hot tea and coffee out the cherry on top.

Very Disappointed -- Would Never Go Back…read more We had eaten at Primary once while visiting the Highlands a few weeks ago. Unfortunately, that experience was disappointing from the beginning. The bartenders were rude and unhelpful, and the food and service were two stars at best. The one reason we decided to give Primary another chance was the Sunday night prime rib, which happens to be one of my favorite meals. I completely understand requiring a credit card to hold a reservation. I was a chef for 10 years, so I understand the business side of reservations and no-shows. Unfortunately, our French Bulldog became seriously ill around 3:30 AM Sunday morning, and we felt we needed to rush him to BluePearl in Atlanta. Because of the emergency, we obviously could not make our dinner reservation. I tried calling Primary, but no one answered. The recorded message instructed me to send a message through the OpenTable application, which I did. I explained exactly what had happened and asked if they would please refund the reservation charge given the circumstances. I also emailed the owner personally and explained the situation. His response was simply no because we did not show up. I reminded him that I had followed the restaurant's own instructions and contacted them through OpenTable as soon as I could. He still refused. What bothered me most wasn't the money. It was the complete lack of professionalism, customer service, and empathy. Emergencies happen. I would have expected a restaurant to understand that a sick family pet requiring emergency veterinary care is very different from simply deciding not to show up. After our first disappointing experience, we gave Primary another chance because of the prime rib. Unfortunately, the way this situation was handled guaranteed that we will never return. If I could give the owner negative one star, I would. Don't waste your money or your time supporting a business that treats customers this way.

We were there for their prime rib special on Sunday nights, which you need to reserve to make sure…read morethat you can be accommodated. Cooked perfectly rare for both of us which is our preference. We also had bang bang shrimp app and a cup of French onion soup as a starter. Everything great and perfectly served. We had the Baignets for desert, which were amazing, served with Caramel sauce. Reminded me of New Orleans. Our server Emily was the best. We will be back next year for sure...

Impeccable restaurant. Everything is perfect. If possible, try to sit outside in their very…read morespecial garden.

We stayed at Half Mile Farm for our 35th Anniversary on the special package. The included massages…read moreat the Spa were lovely.The package also included dinner at Madisons,which we hadn't been to in over 6 years but remembered it being very nice. I just don't know what to say, other than it was disappointing and underwhelming. The food was just really not good,and the entree took forever to come out of the kitchen. We both ate less than half of our appetizers and entrees. My crab dip order was like something from a Chili's,the fish so dry you couldn't eat it. I forget what my husband's orders were, but he barely ate them. At the end we shared a skillet cookie for desert and did finish it, even though parts were burned. The staff insisting to shake your hand upon greeting and departing, at the table, was disconcerting as well. For a Relais &Chateaux hotel, not having white table cloths,inferior food,and mediocre service is out of the ordinary. I don't think we'll be back.