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

This place has good bones, but the service felt careless from start to finish…read more We arrived and stood in the lobby for a few minutes without being greeted, unsure if anyone even knew we were there. Eventually the hostess appeared and seated us in the back room. I like the idea of an open kitchen, but it has to be integrated into the atmosphere--here, the harsh fluorescent lighting from the kitchen completely clashed with the dining experience and made the space feel more like a workspace than a place to relax. When our server came over, he launched straight into a long list of recommendations--so many that it was hard to get a word in. When I finally did and asked a simple question, "What beers do you have?", he cut me off mid-sentence with "I'll get to that," and continued talking about wine. It came across as dismissive and oddly condescending. If a guest asks about beer, meet them there. As we left, we passed the hostess sitting at the bar chatting with someone. No goodbye, no eye contact--nothing to close out the experience. Unfortunately an experience can overshadow good food. It honestly explained why it was the only place we could get a reservation, even in the off season.

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

Not the greatest lunch experience unfortunately. We arrived and stood inside a bit not knowing we…read morewere to seat ourselves. The gentleman behind the bar eventually let us know to sit anywhere so we opted for one of the handful of outdoor tables, as the inside felt a tad gloomy. This male employee brought us some menus and was pleasant. Our female server was not as friendly, however. She took our order with minimal interaction and brought our lunch back quite fast. Upon her placing our food we each had a request...I asked if I could get lettuce for my sandwich and my daughter asked for some dipping sauce. The server was clearly annoyed by our requests and it made us feel pretty unwelcome honestly. We waited for the items long enough our food had started to get cold, so we ended up going ahead without. Eventually she did end up bringing the items and attempted to be slightly more cordial from then on, but truthfully we just felt out of place at that point and ready to move on. As far as the meal was concerned, the food was average, but at fair pricing.

The food was nice and it was a fun atmosphere. We had a pretty good Reuben sandwich that we ended…read moreup splitting because it was huge. Give this place a try because it has a fun ambiance about it and if you're in Cashiers then you are already having a beautiful time.

One of Cashiers finest lunch or dinner spots... no table service but great togo food such as a…read morewonderful steak and blue cheese sandwich, beautiful green salad with grilled chicken, lasagna and much much more. On the other side of the store you have a little meat market with Kobe beef hot dogs, prime steaks , wonderful gourmet cheeses and much much more, its like a mini whole foods in the mountains (micro small) this is just what Cashiers Needed....

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.

The Ugly Dog served as our pit stop the whole time we were visiting highlands. Whether it was for…read morea meal, snack, or just a cocktail to relax a bit. We stopped by our first day for lunch and I ordered the classic Reuben and fries. Both were delicious I loved the fries so much. My husband ordered the bacon and pimento smash burger which was just as delicious! Day two I had a chicken sandwich and he ordered the Cuban. Day three we had the soft pretzels and cheese dip. Those were bomb! My favorite cocktail was the Italian Spritz. It was so light and just a nice refreshing drink for the afternoon. Service was average. Nothing terrible or great. You can tell they get pretty busy each day. What I really loved was all of the photos of dogs framed on the walls! It was fun to see all the different pups that had been added over the years

Last Saturday, we wanted to watch the Champions League soccer final - I called to ask if they had a…read moreTV for us to watch. They said absolutely come on over. We were the first ones in the restaurant and took over the beautiful bar area for the game. We enjoyed Guinness on tap along with Reuben egg rolls, melty Brie with fig jam, Reuben burger and Irish beans and Irish soda bread. The owner and staff were so welcoming and watched the game with us at times. They also have Sunday Irish brunch which we will be back for soon! Please support this business so they do well in the area!

First, the negatives --…read more I could wish there were more gluten-free items on their menu. The restaurant is very open, and a group of loud women seated nearby detracted from the experience. That being said, I ordered the Bangers & Chips. The sausages were very good. Hubby ordered the Fish & Chips. He felt the dish was okay, but would probably not order it again. Our server was very good, and attentive without being over-present. The bar area seemed to have plenty of seating, and looked like a cozy place to have a drink & mingle. If you like the idea of an Irish pub, you might love the Celtic Table!

My family and I had the privilege of dining at Ristorante Paoletti twice during our recent stay in…read moreHighlands. The restaurant is located on the main street that runs through the town making it easy to find. Be sure to make a reservation as it fills up quickly. The staff we encountered during both visits were friendly and professional. The food was exceptional each visit. The eggplant parmigiana starter was tender and so flavorful. Three of the four of us ordered it on the second visit as it was that good. The beef carpaccio and meatball starter were also enjoyed. For entrees we had the trout Frances, stuffed halibut special, the gnocchi special, the mushroom tortellini and the linguine pescatore. All dishes were delcious while the trout Frances, mushroom tortellini and linguine pescatore were our favorites. It is worth mentioning their gnocchi could not have been better prepared as it was like a fluffy pillow as gnocchi should be. Had it been paired with the truffle sauce from the mushroom tortellini then it would have been perfection. For dessert, we sampled several ice creams, sorbets, the tiramisu and the Blueberry Coconut Layered cake. The raspberry sorbet and cappuccino Oreo gelato were the fan favorites for the dessert course. Ristorante Paoletti receives our highest recommendation as it is on point with offering a positive atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food.

Atmosphere is rich and comfy. Busy with no reservation so ate at bar. Sometimes, I find service is…read morenot as good at the bar but not the case here. Excellent and friendly. Food was some of the best Ive ever eaten.

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.