Love the ambiance of this place, definitely tavern feel. However we had a mixed experience. We sat…read moreat the bar and the bar tender technically did fine, taking our orders and filling the drinks very timely, he seemed to have an attitude. Not to just us but those seated near us as well. Could've been an off night for him. Food wise, I had the brat sandwich which was great and she had a chicken sandwich which she said was very chewy. The prices here are high which you expect in a town like this but they should deliver a moist chicken breast on a sandwich for the price.

Best food in Highlands. The service was friendly and fast. Great atmosphere, fun and lively…read more Everything we ate was amazing

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!

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...

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.

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.

Oak Steakhouse is a wonderful dining experience. I ordered quiche, and my friend enjoyed the eggs…read moreBenedict, both of which did not disappoint. The atmosphere was exemplary, and the staff was friendly and professional.

I cannot say enough about Oak Steakhouse. The ambiance, views, and service are all top tier. Not to…read moremention the food: steaks on another level, sides galore. Don't miss the bread service at the beginning either. It's amazing. If you are anywhere within 1hr of this place, I highly recommend especially for a date night or celebratory dinner. You won't regret it.

Was here the beginning of May. I still remember the…read moreexcellent service, food and ambiance. I'll be back again next year when I'm in the area. Highlands Supper Club is definitely a positive dining experience. Peace Love Health Happiness Always Rockmusicradio.net & Bill Bodonavich

10/10 -- If I could give more, I would!…read more Service, food, and atmosphere, absolutely top tier. Don't think twice... BOOK that reservation!!!!! I highly recommend this place. Kyle, our server, and Joe, the general manager, went completely above and beyond!!!! We started with the Caesar salad -- super crisp lettuce, a generous portion perfect for sharing for two, and it came with a crunchy baguette topped with a smoked trout cream cheese-style spread. Such a unique and delicious touch! We also tried the trout fingers from the kids' menu since we'd only had trout once before, and they were good. For entrées, I had the barbecue lion's mane mushroom with slaw, potatoes, and asparagus and wow, don't let my picture fool you, it was absolutely delicious! My husband ordered the elk with grits, asparagus, and a rich demi-glace... and it was FANTASTIC. We almost never order dessert, but I'm so glad we did! The pecan pie (with a whipped cream cheese topping) was incredible -- not overly sweet like traditional versions, but perfectly layered and full of flavor. We loveddddd this place. Can't wait to come back!

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.

Cannot thank you enough for another fabulous experience at Paeoletti! You helped make my husband's…read morecelebration truly special. The food was outstanding--every dish was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Brian provided excellent service, and Natalie, the hostess, went above and beyond. She's truly one of a kind. Highly recommend!

This place was highly recommended. Service was fabulous, ambience top-notch. My dinner, Pollo…read morelimone, was sub-par. Description was pecan-crusted chicken breast topped with lemon garlic butter. Chicken was breaded, flattened cutlet tasting of lemon. The cutlet was so flat it was hard to see/taste chicken breast and I couldn't tell if it was pecan crusted or just breaded like in a fast food restaurant. I ordered a side of spaghetti with lemon butter sauce. The spaghetti itself was fresh and tasty, wonderful on its own - should've ordered it without sauce. The pasta sat in a pool of lemon butter sauce that overwhelmed the spaghetti. The prices didn't deter me, I'm used to spending that much and more on a good meal. But that's the problem-for me, this wasn't a good meal. My husband had the lasagna and enjoyed it so maybe it was this one particular dish.

Great wine shop in Highlands downtown. Everyone so nice and friendly, along with great knowledge…read moreabout wine. Always stop here when visiting Highlands.

What a fun place! We grabbed a glass of wine and a charcuterie board and sat outside next to the…read morefire pit - and had the best time! We look forward to going back when we're in Highlands!