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.

Food was great! Mountain Trout and Pork Chop both wonderful! Service great! Friendly place!read more

We had a great experience! Cemone was our server and she was extremely friendly, attentive, and…read moremade us feel very welcome from the moment we sat down. The food was also very good. We ordered the "Say What" appetizer and the bacon jam honestly deserves to be bottled and sold on its own -- it was that good! The chicken wrap was also very tasty and full of flavor. Between the great food and excellent service, this is definitely a place worth stopping by if you're in the area. We will absolutely be back!

It was good food, just expensive. $20 dollars for a hot dog and mac' n cheese is crazy, no matter…read morehow good. Customer service was mid. Go to rivers end. It's just over the bridge. Way better food, place to sit, and not overpriced for what you get!

Great view of the river but:…read more Not dog friendly. Which is cool, do your thing but the staff seemed agitated that I even asked. Just sort of stood there staring at me. I asked if they could help with other options and was told again we can't bring our dogs in. Wasn't my question but fine. After repeatable asking if I could order takeout they finally provided me a menu. By the. I was annoyed so went elsewhere. So, 2 stars for dope river view.

We were in Cherokee for the day and drove over to Bryson City for dinner. The employees are very…read morewelcoming and sweet. We sat on the patio and watched the trains, the scenery was stellar. Also entertaining bc cops were pulling people over left and right . We started with the spinach dip and garlic knots. They went down quick, the spinach dip was delicious! My boys loved the knots. For entrees we got the kids cheese pizza, pretty big slice for $3.5, we were impressed and our 11 year old demolished it and was full! My husband raved about the lasagna and the chicken margarita pizza was yummy! I'd never had it with chicken on a margarita and was delighted with how good it was! I'd definitely try this again! The vibe was good!

There are limited options in Bryson City, yes. So we decided to try this spot because it's…read moredog-friendly. We started with the toasted ravioli- deep-fried little pockets of creamy white cheese were lackluster and the marinara they were served with was so sweet it was just awful. Fettuccini Alfredo fared no better. It just wasn't special at all. The pizza was actually really good though. Go by and split a pizza with a couple of beers, and you'll be alright.

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

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.

It's a dive bar... and I 100% do not mean that in a negative way. I love a good dive bar and every…read morecity needs one. It was my first time at O'Malley's. I came alone and sometimes as a solo female at a bar you feel uncomfortable but bartender made me feel welcome from the start. I ordered a Chicago beef sandwich. It was adequate...Mediocre.... When I think of a Chicago beef sandwich the first thing I think of is pepperoncini and/or au jus but it had neither. But it was decent, kind of like a thing you might grab & go on the road somewhere.... edible but you're not thinking about it afterwards. The sandwiches come with french fries but I got the Greek pasta salad instead. I should've got the french fries because I paid $2 up charge for weak pasta salad. But the reason I'm still giving it 4 stars was that it's a nice local bar. Clientele chatty. My bartender was very cool. I didn't get his name (young,blond, skater type) friendly, welcoming. If you're looking to have some drinks with friends and play pool, I think it's a perfect place, but have dinner first before you get here.

Second time in a month. We dropped in on Wing Thursday enjoyed some fantastic wings and a wonderful…read morechicken fillet sandwich. The food was delicious and refreshing. The waitress was friendly and took care of us well. The restaurant was clean and the multiple TV screens kept us entertained.

Anytime we come to waynesville, we have to stop in for lunch or dinner! It's one of our favorites!…read moreWe love the snitzel and shepherds pie! But our friends have had the burger and chips, and fish and chips. It's so good! The atmosphere is authentic and when they have a band that's fun too! The service is great and I've never had a bad time! We went while USA was playing in the FIFA World cup. It was packed, but the service was good, food was hot, and drinks stayed filled. It was a lively time and the servers was great! If you are in the area, it's a must!!

Off the chart!! Will be back to try the food menu…read more Whiskey menu is fun and the live music was enjoyable