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Madison's Restaurant

4.1 (192 reviews)
Open • 11:30 am - 2:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Halibut Special lime glaze + mustard, rice, asparagus
Lauren S.

Amazing dinner, and even better service! This place is a gem of Highlands, and we've been dining here for years. Both food and service are always consistent. Beautiful outdoor patio right in the heart of highlands and great indoor seating as well. This trip we had the Halibut Special and it was DIVINE!

Fig Sorbet
Susan M.

An incredible night at The Madison's. They welcomed us with rose petals on our table, seated us by the window, and gave us complimentary champagne, bread and chocolate mousse for our Anniversary. The service is the BEST I've ever had! We had a PRO for our waitress and she was kind, charming and informative. My husband had the lamb and filet grilled to perfection and I had the Lemon Spinach Chicken Roulade which was juicy and flavorful. Their veggies are all home grown. All 5/5 stars. We also had the Creme Brûlée which melted in our mouths. (We also had a pimento cheese app and a fig sorbet between dishes that were delicious too. Just all over-the-top) Will always remember this night

NY Strip, Scallops, asparagus, Truffle Butter.  The sauces ...amazing! Entree cooked perfectly.  The best meal I've had in ages.

This restaurant at Old Edward's Inn and Spa exceeded both of our expectations. Their building is an amazing, old world, Manor style with fireplaces, dark woods and beautiful layout both inside and out. A perfect winter mountain experience. The food, as a Relais & Chateau luxury location is world class. We ate here 3 times in one weekend as it was so good! The dining area is beautiful, the food amazing, and the service impeccable. We both vowed that when we come to the mountains again we will come here. And oh btw, they have a luxurious spa that everyone raves about. You have to visit this charming establishment. There is nothing like it in the mountains.

Chicken Salad sandwich & butternut squash soup (I subbed rye toast for croissant).
Jett G.

Excellent service from the moment you walk into the place and until we left. We came in for a rainy day lunch and did not have reservations but they had a table for us. They checked my coat for me and immediately seated us. Our server was Amanda and she was the perfect balance of attentive without being intrusive. We never wanted for anything. She was great at helping us make decisions and she was cheerful and made the experience all the more pleasant. We had the salmon BLT and the chicken salad sandwich. I requested rye toast instead of the croissant it normally comes on. I also added cheddar cheese. Both of us had the butternut squash soup. The soup stole the show. I am a soup lover and have a discerning bf palate - this was phenomenal soup. There was a hint of sweetness countered by smoky bits of Benton's bacon, Ohmygosh y'all. It was perfection. The only minor disappointment was the quality of the glass of chablis I had. Short on the palate, flavorless. I didn't mention it to Amanda. We sat up against a large window overlooking the outdoor bridge and bar area. It was soothing to watch the raindrops hitting the water beneath the bridge. Such a warm and pleasant lunch on a cold rainy day.

Christine M.

Visited Madison's for lunch and first impression was wow absolutely beautiful. The vibes and aesthetic are immaculate. For lunch I chose the chicken Caesar wrap with house chips. Something unique about the wrap was the chicken was cooked with pesto, it added a really nice flavor! The wrap was also a good portion size and packed with chicken. The chips were yummy and seasoned well with salt but could have used a dipping sauce. I did ask for a side of ranch, which i unfortunately never got...and here's where the review goes downhill. Our waitress did a poor job taking care of us. Took our order, dropped the food off and never returned, not even to refill a water when our glasses were completely empty. The most frustrating part is she clearly paid extra attention to the table next to us who were ordering more expensive items such as cocktails and appetizers. She walked right past us many many times never stopping or acknowledging us. We even had to flag her down to ask for the check. I would most definitely come back to dine here as the ambiance was perfect and food was delicious. Sad that one server can ruin someone's experience.

Welcoming lobby to restaurant
Debi W.

This restaurant was so nice for breakfast. We came for the weekend and it rained non-stop. The tables overlooking the Wine Garden made for a nice view even though we couldn't eat outside. The food was delicious and the service impeccable. We came twice. One morning we had the Eggs Benedict and the two eggs with chicken sausage and cheddar grits. The grits were some of the best I've ever had!! The second day we had the blueberry pancakes and the fruit parfait. I ordered a side of their whole wheat toast with blackberry jam. Again, amazing!! My favorite part was the French press English Breakfast tea! We never got the chance to have dinner here, but I'm sure it's just as amazing!

MIlton S.

It's quite good! The Pan-Seared Foie Gras was heavenly! Pan-Seared Foie Gras Warm Black Lentil Salad, Sweet Onion Cream, Toasted Brioche, Frisée Salad, White Verjus Great ambience and service too!

View from our table
Debra S.

We made reservations for our anniversary. We were sat right away and told happy anniversary by our host. The table had been arranged with fresh rose petals. They have a huge menu of half bottle, whole bottle and by the glass wines. We ordered the charcuterie board, the Ribeye steak, mashed potatoes and carrots. As well as the Meatloaf ( which is the original recipe) mashed potatoes broccoli and carrots. It was a beautiful presentation and perfectly cooked. The Ribeye was sliced with a perfect crust on the outside as well as the meatloaf. We were given a complimentary serving of buttermilk crust crackers and pimento cheese. So so good! We also shared the banana pudding. The bananas where caramelized and pudding was creamy. It also had a dark chocolate "Happy Anniversary" candy on top. We also received complementary dark chocolate truffles, and a rose for our anniversary.

Fish and grits
Val P.

Our experience at The Madison was amazing. Food was very delicious, the waitress Kumiko served the table she was very friendly and sweet.

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A beautiful setting with excellent food. The service was friendly if a bit over the top. Would definitely recommend

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The ambiance is wonderful! The service is cordial and welcoming. Food is better than good, but not platonic!!

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The food was amazing! The service was spot on! The ambiance is great for date night or special occasions!

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Always good, quiet Never a bad meal, but especially love their. Grilled liver and onion, a difficult thing to make well.

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Best fine dining restaurant in Highlands NC. Period. Corkage fee is $40, which is reasonable for this fine dining restaurant.

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Absolutely beautiful scenery, great food, and popular location!

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Fantastic meal! From appetizers to salads to entrees, we loved every bite! Pricey but worth it. The best meal we have had in a long time

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