We arrived early for our reservation but they were able to seat us right away. It was a beautiful evening to dine outdoors. They have a nice patio area for that. They have an incredible wine list! Mostly bottles but also a decent glass selection. The food was great. I started with the goat cheese salad which was excellent. Then we each had a different salmon dish, one encrusted with vidalia onions and the other wasabi peas and both were equally tasty. Hard to recommend one over the other. Service was very timely and server was knowledgeable of the options. We will definitely go back if ever in Highlands again! read more

My friend and I recently had dinner at Wild Thyme, and everything was amazing...the food, the service, all of it. It was our first time there, and we will definitely be back. We didn't have a reservation, but Dindu at the host stand was so kind and was able to seat us right away, which we really appreciated. I also have to give Dindu a special shoutout. I accidentally left something behind and didn't realize it until I was already back home in Florida. Dindu was kind enough to mail it back to me, and her follow-through and care with my item truly went above and beyond. I can't say enough good things about the service at Wild Thyme. Unfortunately, I don't have any photos because we basically inhaled our food. :) But I can tell you the halibut I had was absolutely delicious! read more

Awesome!!! Our waiter was super friendly and attentive! Offered suggestions and never left a glass empty. We sat outside on the large patio. The burger was the star here for me! It feels rare these days to find a burger that's not a paper, thin smash patty. This burger was thick and juicy! Reminded me of an old-school backyard burger. Just add spicy bacon! My wife really enjoyed the fish and chips. I don't much care for fish but I really enjoyed the bite I had. Light flaky fish with a crispy batter. On our must do list for Highlands NC! read more

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What a lovely experience on a bachelorette weekend! Our waiter was super friendly and attentive and made sure the bride and her guests felt well taken care of. We had a large party of 11 and everything ordered something different - even so all the food came out at once and piping hot, no small feat. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to come back individually. read more

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Food (lunch) was very good. I had the crispy chicken sandwich and my wife had the hot chicken salad. Both were very good and service was excellent read more

Option 1: Delicious desserts and perfectly made mimosas! Beautiful presentation, cozy atmosphere, and great service. A lovely afternoon spot. read more

Wild Thyme Gourmet - Option 1: Delicious desserts and perfectly made mimosas! Beautiful presentation, cozy atmosphere, and great service. - New American Near Me - Highlands, North Carolina

This is a great spot! The owner has her hand in every part of making this place successful. She greeted us at the host stand, helped plate meals, brought food to tables. The food was very good! But the star was the crab purses. Melt in your mouth. read more

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The food is incredible, the service was great, and the ambiance was nice. I ordered the salmon wasabi dish. It was paired with roasted carrots & a delicious sauce. I savored every bite, it's my favorite salmon dish to date. Next time we're in town, we will be back! read more

So very disappointed that the female hostess looked down upon our beautiful special needs granddaughter ( a perfectly well behaved and beautiful child) in her wheel chair and sneered. She said we could sit outside in the rain or wait 20 minutes. My daughter cried as we walked away. You, might need a human rights and dignity training for your staff. read more

This is a great place. Nice decor, efficient service and good variety of foods. We had the salmon BLT (delicious!) with sweet potato chips, and the steak sandwich with fries. Portions were big and the food was great! read more

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We love this place so much for dinner that we came back the next day to enjoy their lunch menu outside. We had the crispy chicken sandwich and the portobello mushrooms grilled sandwich accompanied with sweet potato chips. All amazing 5/5 stars and our waitress was charming and attentive! Wonderful afternoon in their courtyard! read more

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This is our fourth visit to Wild Thyme, we always have had a very positive experience. We had the fried calamari and fried green tomatoes appetizer. Both were tasty. We ordered a couple of cocktails, a manhattan and a margarita. Both excellent. I had the special; rack of lamb and my wife had shrimp and scallops in puff pastry. Our server, Christine was very attentive and did a great job. I know we will be back in the future... read more

Wild Thyme Gourmet was recommended by a friend. The restaurant is located off the main street in a corner with both indoor and outdoor seating. My family had a late lunch one day during our recent visit to Highlands. We were seated immediately and greeted by friendly staff. We enjoyed the portobello burger with fresh fruit, the salmon blt with wild rice salad, a child's grilled salmon with fresh fruit and a child's grilled cheese with fresh fruit. All dishes were good. Wild Thyme Gourmet offers a diverse menu. read more

We had dinner at Wild Thyme two years ago and it was excellent and on this trip we had lunch. So tasty. We had a salmon BLT and a salad with Salmon, both we perfect. read more

We loved everything about this place! Restaurant was nice and warm on a very cold day. Service was great and the food was amazing!

Our time in Highlands was short, so landing at Wild Thyme Gourmet was just wonderful. The environment is welcoming, and it is very apparent attention to detail is priority. Our server Jimmy truly is the absolute best hospitality person we have encountered. And, our livelihood is in the hospitality industry. The food.....extraordinary. Amazing wine selection. Our experience at Wild Thyme Gourmet was excellent, and we will return! read more

Excellent food with excellent service! Halibut well prepared & very fresh Dolma, our server, was well versed on menu & provided guidance in accordance with tastes. Atmosphere was calm & quiet allowing for a relaxed meal! Coconut cake was the best ever! read more

My husband and I dined for lunch here while visiting the area. It was a beautiful day and we were able to enjoy the lovely patio! I ordered a cocktail which was made perfectly. I had a salad with grilled chicken, and my husband ordered shrimp and fries. Both delicious. Our service was impeccable, and we highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Located right in the center of town this restaurant has become a Highlands institution. We stopped in for lunch on a busy Sunday and had to wait 10 minutes or so. Love that they have a dog friendly patio and bring water for your pup. We enjoyed the fish & chips, the goat cheese salad with chicken and my son got the kid's grilled cheese. All the food was delicious and service was knowledgeable and speedy. We also really appreciated their extensive wine and spirit selection... we both enjoyed well made martinis. A little pricey for lunch ($100 for the three of us, including two cocktails) but we're on vacation where money doesn't count, right? Certainly will be back! read more

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This is a lovely restaurant on Highland's Main Street, tucked into a corner near Kilwen's. There is outdoor seating which you really should request if the weather is nice. The interior of the restaurant is contemporary and country-club casual. White tablecloths, flowers, and a candle grace your table. The menu is varied, with dishes ranging from chops to pasta to fish. I selected the halibut special, with a lemon beurre blanc sauce and capers. So delicious! The warm bread was a lovely accompaniment and the French martini was tasty and strong. Desserts were as delicious as the entrees . We selected the chocolate pate and the bread pudding. Perfect ending to a delightful meal. Service was professional and our server had a great sense of humor! Great place for a wonderful meal in Highlands! read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance! Had the trout and wife had the ravioli both were tasty. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting Highlands read more

Stop in this place for a quick bite for lunch. Great food quality. My wife and I split a salmon BLT on a baguette. The bread was so fresh and the sandwich was just right. I took notes And will probably try to make this at home it was so good. The sandwich came with a side of wild rice which was quite tasty, but since we were splitting, I opted for a side of fries, which I think were twice fried and awesome. They have a cute outdoor area with several tables so we sat outside. The service was great and our server was very pleasant and quite professional. All our needs were met. Would definitely come back when in the area again. I realized after we ate I should have taken pictures but we're were hungry and it slipped My mind, sorry read more

Wrong hours and closed on Wednesday's! Keep in mind...need to update their hours because when you drive far enough for good food, you should not have to think twice about their hours especially when it says they are open read more

This place was great! We had a reservation at 5:30pm for 3 and we were greeted immediately. We ordered an appetizer, 2 steaks and crab cakes and it all came out at a reasonable time and was delicious! The server was very nice and on top of everything. We will definitely come here again! read more

Their home made soups are so delicious! Along with all their other entrees. Service is always good and pleasant. read more

We had a delicious meal. We had the lamb & it was cooked perfectly & mixed drinks were very well prepared. We would definitely recommend this restaurant. The atmosphere was very nice as well. read more

Wife and I enjoyed lunch here on a Saturday visit to the Highlands. Black bean burger and wild rice was a hit with my wife. I had a wonderful fish and chips...yummy fries and really tasty fish with malt vinegar and tartar sauce...highly recommend. read more

We drove 2 hours to eat here! The lump crabcakes are hand formed and no fillers. They were perfect over arugula, and the sauce was just right. Fish and chips are always an easy choice, but they aren't overcooked, dry, or oil filled. The local Wagu beef burger was ahhhhmazing. The side dish was the star of the show. Wild rice and white rice, Sliced Almonds, red onions, celery, currants and a mandarin vinaigrette- beautiful and vibrant suprise!!! We will make the trip.back and save room for one of your homemade desserts!!! read more

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Aside from the good food and service, the atmosphere is different but pleasing. I like it outside sitting near the little creek in the back.

We were disappointed with the service upon arrival. The hostess insisted on seating us in the corner of the bar, even though the bar was empty, and her tone felt curt -- we even noticed her being dismissive toward the bartender. Unfortunately, the food didn't redeem the experience; the shrimp fritter was poorly prepared and lacked flavor. Overall, the evening felt unwelcoming from start to finish. read more

Great service. Perfect place for lunch. Favorite by far was ginger chicken salad. Spring rolls were great as well as everything else we ordered. Prices were also very reasonable read more

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One word-wow! The service started off wonderfully but quickly fell apart when our waiter's friends were seated. We didn't seem to see him again until check time. But the food, the food! My compliments to the kitchen. Each item at our table for 8 was perfectly cooked and seasoned. My husband had the lamb that he said he would dream of this dinner for a very long time. I had never had salmon so tender and moist We will be back for sure. read more

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Stopped here for a nice lunch on a 2 day visit to Highlands NC and wasn't disappointed at all. A very cute and nicely decorated restaurant in and adorable little circular shopping plaza. I had the lunch Specials and they were amazing. The Crab Corn Chowder was so smooth and creamy with plenty of crab. Just delicious. The the Pecan Crusted Chicken Sandwich just blew me away! The wine tasting area was such a cool addition to this already gourmet restaurant. With a wide range of reds both light and bold I had a nice merlot. Just a delightful and delicious meal to start off a nice 2 day stay. read more

We had a great dining experience. Came on a Fri night (made a reservation) and were seated promptly at 6:00. The place was pretty hopping. We started with Lump Crab Fillo Purses ($16) and they were excellent.....my bride couldn't get enough of the sauce. My bride ordered the Salmon with Vidalia Onion Crust ($31) and enjoyed it. They had a Halibut on special ($42) that they described as "day boat" meaning it came fresh within the last 24 hours - it was excellent and very well prepared (and I loved the sides)! Service from James and the entire crew was outstanding! read more

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Poor experience. Cocktail was almost undrinkable. Spring roll app was deep fried frozen egg roll. Couldn't even finish our entrees. Sad. I had higher expectations. read more

We had lunch here. Very pretty inside and they also had plenty of outdoor seating. We were shopping on Main Street Highlands and came across this place. We had the spicy bacon hamburger with fries and the salmon BLT with sweet potato chips. Both were very good. Fyi: The hamburger was not spicy. Our service was prompt and food came out fast. Tip: the booths are tight spaced read more

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Service with Beau was great. Gazpacho soup was really good and shrimp spring rolls good but only two. The Salmon BLT was ok salmon not seasoned and bacon hurt my eyes to find. The crab cakes were tiny and not very good. Don't recommend them at all. Overall B grade. read more

I like Wild Thyme in Highlands N.C because it is in the center of town with a great open air area with lots of umbrellas and is dog friendly in certain areas. Most of the restaurants in Highlands serve similar food and for some reason they all serve asparagus but wild Thyme has a bit more selection. The menu is more varied but the setting is the best. Throughout Highlands most all of the restaurants are on the expensive side with good but not exceptional food. I would put Wild Thyme as one of the more enjoyable experiences with well trained wait staff and nice dining choices. read more

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Came here from Orlando on our way to Mountain Camp. So glad we found this place. My husband's burger with bacon was amazing! And the crab cakes - sooo good. The kids had more than the usual chicken tenders to choose from on the kid's menu. My son had the salmon and my daughter did get chicken tenders and she said they were super crunchy. read more

Love this restaurant. Great food and drink and staff is amazing. This is our go to place in Highlands.