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    Zookeeper Bistro

    3.6 (116 reviews)
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Shannon G.

    Five stars for a great breakfast spot in Cashiers! So glad we finally stopped in for a wonderful mountain breakfast. We got seated right away and brought our coffee promptly! (Huge win for us). Although I don't prefer, the menu scan code was right on the table. Easy enough to figure out. After looking over the menu, we decided on the 2 egg breakfast and a Benedict. While I almost made a tragic mistake, I made a last minute call and got the biscuit. Food came out pretty quickly and was delicious! We asked for a medium egg on the bene, and we're delighted it was executed perfectly. Another note, it was not drowning in hollandaise and allowed you to taste the perfectly toasted muffin and ham! My eggs were scrambled wonderfully, not over cooked. And the biscuit!! Homemade, soft, crumbly, and just the right amount of salt!! Our only complaint would be the hash-browns could've been cooked a bit more. Overall, I would definitely come back. And since I read a few bad service reviews, we had excellent service. I can only think that in the mountains you are treated as you treat others..

    Avocado toast with hash browns
    Rachelle R.

    The staff was super friendly and nice. I would give them a 10/10. I was a little dissatisfied with the avocado toast I did get it without eggs and they use a guac spread. However my whole toast wasn't covered evenly or well. My friend got fresh avocado with her breakfast and I think for the toast they definitely should use fresh avocado instead. The other thing was that even though it was busy we waited for Atleast 30 minutes for our food which seemed like a long time. But the servers were all fantastic and you could really tell they like being there.

    Fluffy omelette made to order, Side of potatoes with sourdough toast.
    Sandra G.

    What a perfect place for breakfast! Great location, great mom and pop deliciousness. All fresh ingredients! My husband and I were so pleasantly surprised with this find I ordered the omelette which you can pick the ingredients, fluffy fresh packed with flavor. They only cook with butter they don't use that nasty oil that most places use. Husband got steak and eggs and it was great. We will absolutely be back Highly recommend

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    Bill G.

    While on our way out of Sapphire Valley we placed a to-go breakfast order at the Zookeeper Bistro. We had the grilled ham, cheese and egg sandwich, blueberry pancakes, and eggs and bacon which was very tasty. I would have given even higher review, but the service did not merit it. Being a Sunday morning, the restaurant was swamped and the matradee seemed overwhelmed and a little short. Not being a local, I felt overlooked. I was also disappointed when another potential customer asked about placing a to-go order and the matradee said she just couldn't take the order. The person walked away dejected as the matradee stated that my to-go order wa ready. Seemed to be a bit of a double standard. As we drove away with our order we also came to realize that blueberry pancakes were missing the blueberries and our side of bacon was missing. Should have checked our order before driving away...

    The big breakfast bowl with sourdough toast, avocado toast with turkey bacon on the side, for extra, and pancakes.

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    Probably the worst service ever. Not sure why the ladies that work there don't smile. Just rude service. Won't be back

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    Great food. Really friendly and helpful staff. The coffee could be better...and real cream would be nice. Overall YES, I recommend.

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    2 years ago

    Excellent food along with excellent service. Bring your cell phone in order to see the most current menu.

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    2 years ago

    Best breakfast I've had in a while. I got the breakfast bowl & it was delicious! Very nice people working, too.

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    Excellent eggs benedict. Friendly folks. Convenient for breakfast all day. Highly recommend it!

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    Worst service ever Was ignored by the waitress super rude

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    Food & service were great at this cute bistro. The outdoor patio is lovely& we enjoyed a wonderful breakfast!

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    really great traditional breakfast had gluten-free toast and were very accommodating to our large group. Got us in really quickly as well.!

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    4.5(91 reviews)
    6.6 mi

    We live in Charleston so we are very familiar with the Oak Steakhouse that's located here but the…read moreone at the Skyline Lodge, really delivered!! Everything about the restaurant was so special, amazing location for a sunset dinner, perched high above the Blue Ridge Mountains - amazing views. The best thing is if you stay at the Skyline Lodge, it's just steps away from your room and that comes in super handy when it's brunch time! We were fortunate enough to enjoy these two meals; dinner & brunch with our kids (who are foodies too) and they are now huge fans of Oak Steakhouse. They said it was the best steak they ever had, you can't go wrong with the Filet! The menu is not huge but really has all of the dishes you would want for an amazing dinner. Plenty of options, even if you don't eat steak. Amazing sides to accompany each dish and you must start with the bread, which is made in-house. I went with a dish I have not tried before and it did not disappoint, Venison Wellington while my wife tried the trout. I will let the photos do the talking. They also pour an amazing espresso martini by the way and to finish you have to try the chocolate cake, trust me! We also want to give a shot out to all of the staff and servers; their attention to detail and overall service was outstanding! Seems to be the case at all Indigo Road establishments, they really know hospitality. We cannot recommend Oak Steakhouse enough, even if you're not staying there but in the Highlands of NC make sure you give them a visit.

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    Oak Steakhouse - Very fresh filling, double eggs

    Very fresh filling, double eggs

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    Panthertown Cafe - Another patio outside

    Another patio outside

    Panthertown Cafe - Fried Chicken Sandwich with Kettle Chips and Pickle Spear

    Fried Chicken Sandwich with Kettle Chips and Pickle Spear

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