I want to start by saying that our server was delightful. But I think she was the only one there…read morefor the whole place. They were out if most menu items. We were told this was because they're changing their menu. We ordered beers and our food. We waited quite a while, but like I said, I think our sever was the only one. The outside space was gorgeous. The inside was very dark and filled with locals.

A cute brewery worth a stop if you're in the area! There's lot of indoor and outdoor seating, and a…read morefull food menu (not sampled during our trip). The service was great, and they had a good selection of beers on tap + live music when we visited. Big props that neither the stereo system nor the mics for the live music were too loud to inhibit conversation

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

Ugly Dog is one of our favorite places in Highlands…read more Hubby and I enjoy their Burger with the loaded Tater Tots. I appreciate that the Tater Tots are gluten-free, and I heartily recommend them! The bar can occasionally get loud and rowdy, but the crowd always seems happy. Servers are friendly, and knowledgeable of food sensitivities. You may have a little bit of a wait, but these people are on it, so they'll get to you asap. Be sure to visit Ugly Dog while you're in Highlands. I think you'll like it.

We had to start out with Say What??? (fried deviled eggs with bacon jam). They were very tasty and…read morethe bacon jam on top was the perfect topper. My husband and I split the peanut crusted trout and the pecan pear salad. Portions were generous and we were both stuffed. The trout was phenomenal...very twnder and tasty! Paired with brussel sprouts which had a great flavor and extra tasty (especially when you dipped them in the sauce from the trout). The Pecan pear salad was really good! Very generous with all the goodies (pecans and raisins) and lightly dressed. Michael was great and kept us well taken care of. We will definitely be back the next time we come through!! (We dug into the deviled eggs before I could snap a picture, but I managed to get a few.)

We really liked our visit to Native Brews Tap & Grill along the main stretch through Cherokee, NC…read more A bit further down the road, away from all the tourist shops, sits this sizable indoor and outdoor seating space brewery. Don't go past the light, or you'll miss it. Suggested to us by a local, we nestled up to the bar surrounding by who else, locals. This turned from trying something new to an episode of Cheers super fast! We laughed, and conversed, and had a good time to the extent we were really juggling whether to stay the night. But back to Asheville we needed to go. If you're in Cherokee anytime soon, definitely carve out some time for this cool little spot. Good, well-made, bar food. Awesome tasting beers and seltzers on tap. We'll be back to see our friends here!

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.

A few of us rode here on motorcycles. The place is beautiful with the river nearby and rafters and…read morekayakers paddling by. The menu seemed a little limited and we all decided to order the brisket chili. Really for $9 it was just average, but we did enjoy the river and scenery.

Pretty nice little spot in the railroad in Bryson city ! Taste good and feels good ! And they have…read moreit all right here in the valley. Big menu

This was our favorite place we ate in Bryson City. Pizza and lasagna were both very good. Staff was…read morefriendly and attentive. Very relaxed atmosphere and very nice inside and out.

The food here is better than 2 other fine dining restaurants I ate at on Main Street. I will…read morerefrain from mentioning the other's name, but you can probably guess them. This place is a fine dining restaurant masquerading as a tavern. The tavern part ... lol... was above and beyond my expectations as well. The drinks were perfect and the service was excellent! Trust me just go here, you can thank me later.

Always a 10, from wait staff to pub food we really enjoy popping in for music on Wednesday nights…read moreor weekend lunch

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.

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

The Scotsman is a great Scottish pub that happens to serve pub food, and I think that's the right…read moreway to walk in. The space itself is genuinely grand, well-decorated, comfortable seating, a nice billiards room, and (maybe the highest compliment you can pay a pub) no old-bar smell or locals that make you feel out of place. The bathrooms were clean. The whole place was clean. For a neighborhood spot built around long conversations, it delivers. The drinks are the reason to come. The Riesling on the menu was good, and the winter bourbon (infused with apple), actually tasted spirited. What I appreciated most: no snootiness. Some Scottish and Irish pubs get precious about sticking to the house whisky program and gently disapprove if you order a cocktail or wine. Not here. They let you drink what you want to drink. Service was friendly and checked in at a good cadence. One note: the food came out way too fast. Appetizers hit the table, and the mains arrived about a minute later; we barely got into the fried cheese curds or tandoori fries before everything else was competing for space. The tandoor twist on the fries was a fun surprise, but generally the food read as average pub food. The salmon was dry (lesson learned: order it medium rare next time). The mashed potatoes on the shepherd's pie were the real highlight. 3.5 Stars. Credit where it's due: the menu is wide and actually vegan- and vegetarian-friendly, which is rarer than it should be in a pub, and there is a general playfulness in the atmosphere. What would push it higher: food that matches the level of the space, the excellent service, and the drinks. Pace out the courses, the salmon needs help, and strengthen the dishes a notch. We'll go back, just not for the salmon. The room, the drinks, and the staff all brought their A-game. The kitchen brought a B-game.

Decided to stop here for lunch. Good service, good food, cold beer…read more What more do you need.

We ate here today for lunch, and will probably be back tonight. It's a cool bar/restaurant with…read moreexcellent service. I had the corn dogs and celery. Nice outdoor seating for our pets. There's even a pet playground, but it was closed today at lunch. Pool table and other games are inside. Fun place for all! Thursday night is Music Bingo night.