The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Highlands, April 2024

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Madison's

84/100 (1680 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We tried to get a table in the main restaurant in the side room, but the booths were all reserved. It actually worked out because we we able to sit..."

William McPhail

"We had dinner here Friday night! I highly recommend the pasta short rib! Michael was our server! He was so accommodating, attentive, helpful,..."

Courtney L

"We went for my sister's 70th birthday. The food was excellent and the service was very personal and welcoming. There were rose petals on the table..."

Carol Lewis

"Stopped off for a beverage and snack before travelling on to Cashiers. The Old Edwards Inn has a lot of charm and the Wine Garden is a beautiful..."

Gary Zolle Stone

"A very sophisticated and upscale place. Breakfast was really nice and the service was top notch. Waiter did a fantastic job at helping me get a..."

Chrissy

"5 star+ every time all around. The best Fine Dine in the Highlands. This dish was Calves Liver with onions and Potatoes. The drink was a Moxy..."

mary chambrs

"It’s quite good! The Pan-Seared Foie Gras was heavenly! Pan-Seared Foie Gras Warm Black Lentil Salad, Sweet Onion Cream, Toasted Brioche, Frisée..."

Milton Siegele

"We ate here on a Saturday in June. Couldn’t make a reservation so we put our name in and they would call/text us. That isn’t an issue as there..."

Vespa Geek

"We had a very nice lunch at Madison's. Service was outstanding, food was good. Our Ceasar salad was excellent, and I enjoyed my carrot soup and a..."

Veronique Eichler

"Our experience at Madison's was truly exceptional. Our server was kind and attentive, the booth was comfortable and the food was delicious. I felt so..."

Kate Maher

"Have dined here numerous times over the years and always enjoy. Recently the lunch menu could be better. We were a sizable group over the Labor Day..."

Donna Medeiros

"Excellent dining experience! Every staff member was extremely friendly and helpful which helped set the tone for a very enjoyable evening of truly..."

Peg & Ron LaMascus

"First class restaurant! Courteous and accommodative service. Very clean and rich surroundings. We sat in a booth, which was the most comfortable..."

Wesley Odom

"Magical evening at Madison’s Restaurant.The service was fabulous and dinner amazing. Our waiter William was spectacular and chemist Jason Duke made..."

Lindsay Payne

"A must when you are in Highlands North Carolina. They do fabulous job and treat you special. The facility is beautiful and the food is excellent..."

Bill McLeod

"Beyond expectations from beginning to end ! A very special experience. The service was outstanding, the food superb, a beautiful ..."

Donna Kain

"Food was good. The service was great. It was very pleasant sitting outside at the wine garden. It was a perfect 72°F. The sweet tea was excellent...."

Holt Hopkins

"We had lunch and breakfast twice at Madison’s. This was our favorite dining experience in Highlands. The breakfast, even just the simple eggs and..."

David Mathews

"An absolutely wonderful experience! We ate outside in the wine garden with a babbling brook nearby. Fantastic ambiance and wonderful service. The..."

Greg Damon

The Log Cabin

81/100 (1665 ratings)

"The food was honestly outstanding. All four of us loved our food. The oysters were absolutely amazing. The only reason why I can't score a 5 star is..."

Clovis Coffey

"Looking for a place with an atmosphere of rustic elegance and attentive but not intrusive service and AWESOME food? You've found it! Tucked away in..."

Joyce Brehe

"This was a great spot for a more upscale dinner. Generous portions and a nice atmosphere. More quiet than the normal spots in town which is a nice..."

James Glasson

"Don’t let this place fool you, it’s a steak house! The menu may not show it but they have a seriously awesome steak here and the cook masters in..."

Brad Hobbs

"We went to Highlands on probably the busiest weekend of the year. The Log Cabin was located on the grounds of our hotel. We choose it out of..."

Peggy Cannella

"What a fantastic place! Jim and I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and every part of our meal - the appetizers, the French onion soup and our..."

Milla Nashman

"Words cannot describe just how amazing this place is. Jason has done a phenomenal job with this place and I absolutely love the food. I was able to..."

Dayna Frank

"Multiple people told us, over the last several months, that we HAD to try The Log Cabin and we just had not had a chance. It did not disappoint. ..."

Rob Carrino

"The best fine dining Highlands has to offer. We go at least once every year we're in town. If you're fine dining frequent flyers you'll find this..."

Kellie Tatem

"I would have given this restaurant 5 stars because we liked the atmosphere and the food was delicious. Our waitor was excellent as well...."

Cherie Byra

"Our 20 yr anniversary weekend started with much disappointment- having eaten at one of the top rated restaurants in the area - not once but twice -..."

TomJen Rodriguez

"Service was fantastic. Waiter had a great knowledge of wine pairings and very fresh food. I got the lamb and wasnt wild about it. But the seasonal..."

Kévin Borgella

"This is our favorite place to eat in Highlands, NC. The rustic decor, fireplaces, and simple furnishings belie the high culinary experience. All..."

Don Ross

Proving Ground Waterfront Dining

85/100 (1542 ratings)

"Went for my first time to see a band that was recommended to me. But, wow. The views, the atmosphere, the variety of seating areas was just awesome!..."

Kevin Davis

"Proving Ground offers a great view and some great appetizers. Everyone I’ve been there, I always enjoyed myself. It’s got a laid back, seashore..."

Renee Lam-Whiteman

"Wonderful place to sit outside, enjoy the views. You can get there via boat as well. There was live music playing and people dancing. The food was..."

Sandra McLachlan

"Proving Ground is my absolute favourite restaurant to visit with my family. Not only is the food spectacular… but the view is also gorgeous. On a..."

Sedor Family

"A very nice, upscale restaurant that offers nice seafood and views of the water. We docked our boat at their dock with the help of their dock master..."

Ye Aung

"Stopped at this restaurant after an event. Overall ambience is nice. Food tasted pretty good. I had a bacon cheddar burger which was perfectly..."

Jorge Carrasco

"Gorgeous restaurant - right on the water. I ordered the mahi mahi tacos that had avocado, cabbage and other good toppings. We got a homemade blonde..."

Samantha S

"Service was excellent.Tried a lemonade cocktail which was different. Buttermilk chicken sandwich had a kick but good.Loved the crab cake sandwich!..."

Malina K

"One of the nicer eateries in the area. Beautiful place with nice ambiance. Waterfront dining available weather permitting. Reservations..."

Ron M

"Girls nite out with the Dueling Pianos. Great food and seating is not on top of each other. Outdoor seating has heaters to accommodate the cold air..."

Elana Kaloyerakis

Off The Hook

80/100 (1427 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was there for lunch, the sword fish bites were delicious. Just enough spice and burn on it. Very meaty as well. I couple that with ice tea and a..."

Peter Vairo

"It was a friendly atmosphere and loved the food! Great view, too! We sat out on the..."

Carissa Caprario Lazier

"I like this restaurant a lot the food was great the service was good and sitting on the deck and the view of the ocean was awesome I will come back..."

Ben Cialone

"My favorite place to go. The hook burger is delicious. Great view when you sit outside. Love this..."

Mary-jo Ormando-schendel

"My favorite place, peaceful, great views, music and food! James is the best bartender in..."

Elizabeth Renner

"Have been here quite a few times it's our favorite place to stop after the beach fantastic service fantastic..."

Dave Gray

"Great place. Been going there for many years. Just gotta say , last night we stopped there on the bike. Outside bar was full but one seat was..."

Joseph Palendrano

"Great service and the food was outstanding. Can’t beat the..."

Bill Prudden

"Best grouper I've ever had. Great service. Margaritas weren't the greatest but not the worst I've had. Wednesday 1/2 price..."

Kathy Moran Reale

"Stopped by off the hook restaurant after a day at the beach for a dinner with a view . We started with shrimp and scallops seafood appetizer and crab..."

Art Fernandez

"I Sat at the outside bar to get some fresh sea air, very relaxing atmosphere. They had live entertainment, enjoyable music, nice guitar player and..."

Jennifer Jones

"The menu is all good and offers a nice variety. The restaurant deck is right on the bridge to the hook so it's noisy but you go for the food, the..."

Jayne Kelly

"I came for the warm buttered lobster roll and was not disappointed!!! A great value for the price. I tired the firecracker shrimp as well and it was..."

Katie Carroll

"Food are great, seafood is fresh, refreshing sangria, but not as great as I was expecting, soda a very watery. The grouper sandwich was a..."

Ada Lau

"Wonderful lunch on the patio overlooking the ocean. We enjoyed the clam chowder and lobster bisque. Crab cake sandwich was good but lobster roll was..."

Margie Fetscher

"First time there after a day out fishing and randomly picked this restaurant. Food and atmosphere was amazing. Will definitely visit again when in..."

Alvin Mann

"I've been coming here, every year, since the place had opened. I'm only rating it today because I may never return. This is not because I don't..."

MJ Espera

"Just had a fantastic Dinning experience with two other couples. We started with Tuna bites, Clams and Scallops. Couldn’t of been fresher. For my..."

jeff kovatch

"Couldn't get into the Mule Bar, so we went to Off the Hook. This was a great experience! I was pleasantly surprised by the food, atmosphere, and..."

Joseph Marczak

"When we got there I was disappointed in the menu, not that much to choose from. Well what we did get was incredible. Scallops and bisque for..."

Mike ajax

"Authentic feel. Molly was really Helpful and friendly. Many..."

S L

"Very cozy place to relax and chill. Their outdoor patio bar is now heated and covered, and it is very nice to sit outside at this time of the..."

bubibg

"LOBSTER ROLL AND BURGERS ARE FANTASTIC!!!! Soooo much lobster in the rolls. Burgers were BIG and very tasty. Food was very fast. Waitress was great !..."

Lisa N

"Had a very nice dinner tonight . Service was GREAT!!!! Started with the Clam Chowder and it was very pleasant. Then had the Shrimp and Scallop app..."

James Tancredi

"OTH is a great restaurant and bar with phenomenal views. The outside deck is covered and heated, so you can side outside year round, there's inside..."

Andy

"Good burgers Great views of the Water Easy..."

Claudia N Barnes

The Chubby Pickle

85/100 (1318 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Five stars because Craig Andrews has never been bad at anything it his life... Especially where alcohol is..."

Dean Paul Martin

"First time going here and everything was great! The food was delicious - from the crispy sweet sesame wings to the juicy smash burger. Didn't wait..."

Melissa Ngai

"I recently visited the Chubby Pickle restaurant and had a fantastic experience. The drinks at this place were absolutely great, with a wide variety..."

Harver Del Castillo

"Neat little place near the water. Live music. Food was excellent! Service started out great but fell off later in the meal and while trying to get..."

Kevin Davis

"Local bar with entertainment, good food, but you're definitely going there for drinks and music. Fun place to hang out with friends! The staff is..."

Nick Manente

"Believe it or not, this place serves the best Mexican corn... so odd but sooo delicious!! BTW, the chef is Italian .. ha! Definitely go..."

Andrea Fleitas

"Awesome local bar with really great..."

Stephanie Giardina

"Great atmosphere, fantastic food and pretty awesome service. Food arrived hot, waitress was on point checked in and made great recommendations...."

William Somma

"A dive bar? Well I guess so but really this is a good locals bar. We spoke to Bob who was a wealth of information on what we should do for the rest..."

Steve M

"We were there for the school of rock show. Great atmosphere people, crowded during live music so make sure they get your order right as it's loud. ..."

Lee Channing “Tyleeler” Tyler

"date night for our anniversary… It was our first time here. We both enjoyed drinks/cocktails appetizers, and it was very delicious. The mojo pork..."

william jouvin jr.

"If you're looking for a great neighborhood type bar, look no further. My wife and I are new to the area and wanted to try something out on a Saturday..."

Sean OBrien

"We had a celebration of life for my beloved husband and from the very beginning Erin and her staff provided excellent service. The food is delicious..."

JoAnne Mangiamele

"Great place, food was awesome. Find out when the Band Pier Pressure is playing there next, They just made a great night..."

Michael Blasi

"The pickleback shot was legendary. Would recommend also good vibes..."

Danielle Rye (Dani)

"Excellent service, able to sample a variety of beer, food was hot, Korean brussel sprouts were excellent, fried pickles "Frickles" were good,..."

William Joel

"Stopped in this place after a hike nearby. Loved it! The food was amazing and the service was wonderful! Will definitely visit again whenever Im in..."

Angelica Lopez

"Great chicken sandwich. Nice selection of tap and bottled beer. Friendly, good service. Outdoor covered seating was a nice respite from the hot..."

Roberta F

"The service was great! The food was really good...the loaded tater tots a must! The smash burger was..."

Jennifer Cleary

Jack In The Box

70/100 (1275 ratings)

"I had a great experience there today the Manager Brittany was Amazing great attitude and went the distance! My debit card fell out of my hands as I..."

Marlon N Rachel Leon

"This location is our on-the-go breakfast stop. Shanna whips your fresh, hot orders through the drive-thru window fastly to ensure that you're served..."

Jaynjay Washington

"I went there last night and the Manager, Mr. Carl was very professional and had great customer service. Also it was a gentle named Z. And he was very..."

Wayne Its me.

On The Veranda Restaurant

83/100 (1027 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had a delicious meal here for my 50 birthday. From cocktail to creme brulee, we highly enjoyed everything. Service was great as well. Not sure if..."

Justine Vild

"Incredible food and location on the shore of Lake Sequoyah. We have been coming to OTV for a 30 years and it doesn’t disappoint. The horseradish..."

Bill Grubb

"We always enjoy dinner here. There's a lovely view of the lake and you can see a bit of sunset color. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable...."

Lynn Dierksen

"Stumbling upon this restaurant by chance, we couldn't resist joining the line forming just before it opened. Once inside, we were embraced by genuine..."

Phaneendra B

"This place was beyond what I was thinking it would be. Lakefront dining this time of yr is the best. Nice and cool out. 65 I had the NC Pralines..."

Mark H

"The food and atmosphere were both great. We were a little disappointed with our service. We let our waiter know we would not need the wine list at..."

Molli Goggin

"Our dining experience last night at On The Veranda was perfect. I went with my sister, and we were shown to a delightful table for two overlooking..."

Shelley MacMillan

"Finally! ... a restaurant that serves amazing food. I would actually compare to the best in NYC. Melt in your mouth, from beginning to end. Our..."

Jill Rosen

"Make sure you go when Lisa is there singing and playing the piano! She is the best! Varanda has been in Highlands forever. Very good atmosphere,..."

Brazilian Esthetician (Licensed Esthetician)

"We were taking a scenic route and stumbled on this little place. What a great stop. Food and beverages were great, service was outstanding. We ate..."

B Taylor

"Lovely dinner with my husband. The only problem was dessert . The description did not mention that alcohol was an ingredient. I could not eat..."

Jennifer Smith

"I've been going to OTV for as long as it has been open. I have not been in years as we live out of state, but it was as delicious as I remember. The..."

Janet Stark

"Saturday night, beginning of Fall, live piano bar Fri & Sat night. On the lake. Great service. Lobster picatta, LOBSTER picatta, LOBSTER PCATTA!!!..."

L Z

"Mine and my partners favorite intimate dinner place. The food and service are always impeccable, and the atmosphere I feel is a lot quieter than a..."

Carrie Enloe

"On The Verandah is a wonderful restaurant! My wife and I took her mother and sister and had a magnificent meal! Great food, great service! Can't go..."

malcolm yunker

"OTV made a special day an excellent evening. Seated lakeside, great foods, and five-star service. We especially enjoyed the fish specials, Halibut,..."

Larry Goeser

"Probably one of the best restaurants that I’ve ever been to. Simple presentation & quality preparation. The chef is not trying too..."

Nick Jeffers

"We had the filet and ribeye We thoroughly enjoyed everything was..."

CHAFIC NASRALLAH

"We went for a birthday dinner and we're slightly disappointed. We had reservations however we had to wait. Then the special was no longer available...."

Annie Traywick

Trama's At One Willow

"You can’t beat this location and incredible views. This place is a gem for so many reasons. They accommodated us with a beautiful spot to sit on..."

Stacey Maloney

"I came here with a couple friends for my birthday and it was a nice night. Our waiter was nice, and gave me a recommendation to get the special which..."

Ashlee Pantano

"Ate outside by tiki bar…live music added to the ambiance. Ordered west coast oysters and local clams on the half shell, were excellent. Our entrees..."

Lisa A

"Very nice menu. Nice selections. Raw Bar (Clams and Oysters) were absolutely fresh as can be. A little pricey $2.50 per small clams. $30 for a dozen..."

David Greenberg

"excellent service and food and drinks and view! chicken caesar wrap is delish and caprihana is a great cocktail. paul the waiter was attentive,..."

Davaish Singh

"This is an unbelievable venue. Beautiful location on the water in the Highlands!!! Server was courteous and friendly. Overall experience was beyond...."

James Tancredi

"All I can say is wow! The food, the sevice,the location, and building all just amazing. Thank you for topping off an already wonderful day and making..."

matthew winhold

"One Willow, blew us away again on a special event night. Chef Nick and Jason the GM pit together such a lovely event for wine pairing. These guys..."

Nick Fusilli

"We visited One Willow a year ago for my mother’s birthday and came again last weekend for my parent’s anniversary. The food was just as good as..."

Gina G

"One Willow is an absolutely stunning restaurant with one of the most beautiful 180 degree unobstructed views of the ocean. We recently worked with..."

Michele Camille

"First time here and we will definitely return. The live music, food and drinks were great. The fresh clams were exactly that fresh and delicious. ..."

Jose Santos

"This place was beautiful inside and out! Our appetizers were excellent. My husband’s dinner was very good. I would give it five stars but my..."

Nicole Glozzy

"Had a date night here last week. Everything was excellent! My husband and I ordered 3 appetizers (tuna tacos, grilled octopus, the tuna tartar..."

Maria Ponsi

"We had a great lunch outside on the deck. The food was all terrific, especially the daily specials. We ordered crudo, salad, a burger, tacos -..."

Ashley Miller

"I recently visited One Willow with a group of friends and everything was fantastic! We loved the Tuna Tacos, which were light, crispy, and full of..."

Kennedy Fanner

"If my husband and I could give One Willow more stars, we would! We planned to get married 8-8-2020 in Lake Como, Italy. Covid hit and our plans..."

Ashley Novitski

Domino's Pizza

"This location is great! While they are shorthanded and therefore slow on deliveries they more than make up for it with take out, curbside pickup and..."

Bryan Reynolds

"Head great coupon deals for online orders. Pick up specials are even better deals than with delivery. Other online to earn rewards towards all future..."

Debra Frazier

"Not bad cheap pizza. They are pretty good about getting your food to you in a timely..."

Lawrence Knight

Kilwins Highlands

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful setup. Great atmosphere and layout in this SWEET Spot! Definitely worth the visit as it’s a great spot and area to walk around. They can..."

Kelii G (Kelii Gonsalves)

"Staff was so friendly. Wish I remembered the name of the girl who was so sweet and helpful. So patient with my son. Lots of options here. Fudge,..."

Burnzone A.L.

"The moment you walk in the door you are greeted with the most amazing smells of fudge, caramel apples and chocolate! I always make sure to go to..."

Molli Goggin

"We love Kilwins. The best pumpkin pie ice cream anywhere (seasonal). Their chocolate peanut butter is also amazing. You can get two half scoops for..."

Joseph Flannery

"It's fun to watch them make the fudge here. We like to grab some fudge to bring home. They have a large display case of a variety of chocolate..."

Stacy Wells

"Friendly staff. We had two flavors of ice cream, both delicious. There were a lot of other treats that also looked..."

Jeremy M

"Kilwins Ice Cream is simply fantastic! The ice cream flavors are incredibly rich and creamy, with a wide variety of options to choose from. The staff..."

Eduardo Monroy Jr

"This place is a candy and ice cream livers paradise. So many things to choose from and order. I highly recommend the caramel apples. They will even..."

Shadd Boucher

"Beautiful little ice cream and treat shop. Got a single scoop in a cup....a large serving....around $5. Store was very clean and staff super..."

Cathy Heidt

"Best fudge and hot spiced apple cider that I've ever had! When in Highlands don't forget to try it, you'll definitely LOVE..."

Sam Holcombe

Pizza Place Of Highlands

"Wonderful pizza. Unexpected for Highlands. Very friendly service. A bit expensive but it is Highlands. The large is very big. I do recommend it..."

Robert Abbott

"The pizza is immaculate and you will fall in love with the flavors. I have no complaints because it was truly an excellent experience. A “amazing..."

Javier Garcia

"Great pizza shop with no wait at lunch time (on a weekday) in the busy town of Highlands on Main St. Nice staff and yummy pizza (10" pepperoni for..."

Tami Stewart

"What an incredible restaurant. I ordered the meat lovers pizza and it was absolutely exquisite! The staff is nice, the place is pet friendly, and the..."

Diego Garcia

"The best pizza I have had in America! I’ve been coming to this place since I was a little girl and always enjoy when I come to highlands! I could..."

Sarah Johnson

"Simple, quick pizzas and wings with fresh ingredients and relatively quick service. No table service but they will bring to your table. Great place..."

doctoms72

"Great little pizza place for families or anyone wanting a laidback lunch/dinner in Highlands. Decor could use an update, but definitely kid-friendly,..."

Theresa H

"Stopped in on a busy Saturday for lunch. We had sandwiches and the kids had hot dogs and chicken tenders. Sandwiches were filling and very good. Food..."

Zach Attack

"In a land of overpriced, snooty, bland places that are trying too hard to be "big city" snooty... be a Pizza Place. Seriously we walked downtown..."

Hawk C

"This is probably the best pizza in Highlands! Great food, very friendly staff, and a cozy atmosphere. If you're looking for some great Italian food,..."

Joey Gibson

Lakeside Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

Late Night

Dinner

Fine Dining

"Lovely Evening. As starters we enjoyed the Wedge Salad and the Dusted Fried Oysters. Ample Blue Cheese/dressing on the salad made it savory and ..."

Quattro Cani

"Outstanding. I have been visiting this restaurant for almost twenty years and it has never disappointed. Tell the chef what you like and he will make..."

Gabe Sampson

"We were in Highlands to celebrate our anniversary and the excellent reviews led us to Lakeside Restaurant… it did not disappoint!!! Definitely..."

GrowingUpa Reck

"Every once and awhile you go to a restaurant where you already know the food is outstanding but the service , THE SERVICE, is outrageous! This is..."

Joan Mills

"What a pleasure to dine there again after all these years! Ee were made to feel welcome and the food was delicious! I had the White Snapper special..."

Tom Kellogg

"The lobster was amazing. Scallops hugenormous. Great service. A little loud, but it was..."

toni fow

"Please read this as 20 stars since all four of us want to give 5 stars! Buckle up bc we have endlessly great things to say: - the food is clearly as..."

Stephanie Lindeman

"What a cool little place! Nice atmosphere and great staff. Read the reviews and said the cast iron scallops were a must and trust me they are! If you..."

Kathryn ragno

"We went tonight with a group of 10 for dinner and our experience was absolutely amazing!!! The food was amazing and the staff was kind. We can’t..."

Lesley Galloway

"I’ve been coming to Highlands since the 80’s but for whatever reason I never knew about this place until we took a short cut the town. Kelly and..."

Bob Ivy

"We were greeted very warmly and made to feel welcome. Our server was outstanding. All of the food was delightful except for the "lemon" risotto under..."

Deborah Hamilton

"My favorite restaurant in Highlands. The food is excellent, and the service is always impeccable. Fine dining in a casual..."

Tammy S.

Moby's Lobster Deck

"Fresh air by the water. Ribs and shrimp were excellent. Lobster roll was good also. Totally casual summer..."

Vincent Tubito

"Excellent food and great prices! Nice, casual atmosphere; outdoor dining by the..."

Dana Barbato

"Fun place to dock & eat! Great views of Sandy Hook and the..."

Ted Fiolek

"Great view. Good food. Quick service. Pet..."

Steve Radz

"Great oysters! Love the clam strip dinner! Beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline and Sandy..."

Chad Henderson

"The shrimp, cod sandwich and clam chowder was..."

Michael Minutello

"Awesome as..."

Peter Ruzich

"Great view! Sit outside and enjoy the raw bar and beer on tap! Foods not so bed..."

Sherry Keene Lanza

"Been going here since I was kid. Great memories and..."

Christian Moreno

"One of my favorite spots...recently we were there as a family (+)... We ate 22 lobsters...now that what I call a lobster..."

Ana Ors

"Great place for family ,it's very clean Services are great ,I love it kids love it ,and I will always keep coming..."

Reshma Prashad

"Güzel ama şehre çok uzak. Sadece burası için gidilecek bir yer..."

Okan Korten

"After a beach day Moby's is a must. I recommend the Sea Dog, with an ice cold beer. They do have a wide variety of beer and a great seafood menu. The..."

Bill Geary

"The best spot to eat seafood or burgers in front of the sea after a beach day. The restaurant has a nice view and offers variety. Three places in..."

Karla Aguilar Bonilla

"I love how you have the ability to sit near the water and feel the breeze as you eat your food. I have been going to Moby’s Lobster Deck since I..."

Olivia K

"Loved this old school seafood casual restaurant! Located in the Highlands NJ . We had the cod sandwich’s with fries , cold slaw and an ear of corn..."

jill Harary

"Ordering and picking up at the window, sitting is on picnic tables on the deck. Simple but great food. Had clam chowder and steamers...."

Michael Erlich

"Came here after watching sunset at the beach. We had the pork tacos and lobster bisque corn soup -..."

Claudia N Barnes

"Love the raw bar and upper deck seating! What a great view of the water. The food is fresh and cooked and/or shucked well! Cute ice cream window out..."

Britt Dickenson

"Eat outside and enjoy delicious local clams and beer with a view of Sandy Hook. What could beat..."

Mark Birch

"beautiful building and atmosphere!! staff very nice and helpful. no specifically gluten free options, but they offered modifications to existing..."

jess

"The prices are astronomical and hard to justify, but once a year I will come down and enjoy the deck at night, look out onto the city lights, and on..."

TheReal CarGuy

"It’s a good place to get something to snack on… they claim that they were “boardwalk fries”, but… they were coated and seasoned… good but..."

Carol Rudy

"Over the past 18 years this place has been a staple for my wife and I to go to for the best fresh clams on the half shell, hands down. As a Jersey..."

Richard Garcia

"Really nice day to sit outside and eat a wonderful meal. The steamers were perfect, and the clam chowder was great. We both had the soft shell crab..."

Tracy Bushnell

"We love the big deck with the bridge, ocean and channel views. Classic sea coast menu. Last visit the scallops were INCREDIBLE. Strip service with..."

Christopher Havens

"I've been here several times and try to take someone new with me when I go! I love the beach-side atmosphere. It's the perfect way to end a beautiful..."

Laurie Bostian

"I bought a lobster roll and my brother bought a cod fillet. The fish was fried well and the lobster was fresh. Both needed more seasoning and maybe a..."

Hassaan

Blue Bike Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Gift Cards Available

Highchairs Available

Free Wifi

Non-smoking restaurants

"What a great restaurant. Any time I walk in to an establishment playing Christian music, I already know it's going to be great. And then I saw the..."

Justine Vild

"These people really know how to cook!! Do not miss out on the “Bonuts” - a donut that was more like a perfectly done sweet hush puppy dipped in..."

Connie Lawler

"The food was good, we got tandem bike and bonuts (freshly made). I think the servers name was Josh. He gave us some recommendations and they were..."

Shannae Kellyman

"What a fun and delicious place! Our wait, Taylor, was a hoot! The eggs were scrambled perfectly, and oh man, the Banana Bread French Toast was..."

Laura Covington

"Some young ladies who work at a beautiful clothing store on Main Street HIGHLY recommended this cafe to me and I was so glad I went! The food was..."

Kathy L

"Our family of 6 visited twice this week, and we are big fans! We had both the breakfast and lunch menus, tried a wide variety of foods and..."

Tim Parker

"Everything we had was delicious! Our waiter had the best personality and spoke highly of the chef. Between all of 6 of us we had the French dip, the..."

Nicole Mashburn

"LOVE! Very friendly staff! The owner is very personable and makes every one feel at home. Food and coffee are delicious. We came back the second day..."

Sarah Cole

"The wait was so worth it. My banana bread French toast was amazing. My husband got biscuits, sausage, gravy and eggs and it was so good. Our friends..."

Katie Wilke

"Got some brunch while checking out the Highlands area. Restaurant was very crowded and we had to share a table with another group, which was a bit..."

Wayne Ryan

"Awesome breakfast place! The service was great, people were super friendly, and everything here is made fresh, never frozen. Very great experience..."

Becca Andrews

"I went for lunch on a beautiful fall Wednesday and it was packed! Line out the door and a wait which is usually a good sign. Even though he was..."

Zack Clardy

"Very cute Cafe and friendly staff! Delicious food. I absolutely loved the pastrami hash! Chicken fried steak was amazing as well. Would definitely..."

Jenny R

"Blue Bike Cafe will be the highlight of your day! It's quaint, clean, friendly and most of all delicious!! It's an absolutely incredible brunch..."

Nate Noler

"Easy location to walk to if staying near town. I ate breakfast here twice and loved it. We were seated quickly by friendly staff both times. The food..."

brandy

"My date and I walked to Highlands town yesterday and chose the Blue Bike Cafe for brunch. We sat on the front patio at a pleasant shaded table and..."

Mike Patton

"This food was amazing! I had Eggs Benedict and it was scrumptious! Best I've ever had. Also tried the banana nut bread french toast with pecans and..."

Amber Hogan

"Wife has Celiac and this place catered to that expertly. Gluten free banana bread shouldn't be that good. Recommend chorizo grits, or any grits..."

Bryan Wright

"I recently had the pleasure of visiting Blue Bike Cafe for breakfast, and I must say it was a delightful experience that exceeded my expectations...."

Eduardo Monroy Jr

Highlands Smokehouse

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"My family of 5 went with our dog. We have our order at a window outside and the food was delivered to us. It was delicious! We had the burnt ends for..."

Heather Jordan

"Great food! The brisket tacos are the best thing on the menu. Followed shortly by the Onion strings. They offer catering as well! Great set..."

Kaysie Allen

"The food, the seating, and the service were absolutely amazing. They even ask if you want your brisket lean or marbled. There is no fat in the..."

Stewart

"I am not from the South, so I cannot attest to authenticity. What I can attest to is that this is the best d@mn bbq I have ever had in my..."

Nichole Gould

"Great food but pretty pricey. Definitely Texas-centric bbq and food basis, but had good vinegar pulled pork, and good mustard and white sauces too. I..."

Carter Claiborne

"This restaurant is one of the more unique ones I've been to. While many of the restaurants in my reviews are chain restaurants, this one was nice, as..."

Ethan Poole

"The best BBQ we have ever had! We tried several places in the area, Highlands smokehouse was without a doubt the best. Mick was extremely helpful..."

Hilary Sundack

"My wife and I are on a constant hunt for good barbecue places. We saw this place while on vacation and thought we would stop. Boy are we glad we did!..."

Brian Schrand

"On a BBQ scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being Red Lobster and 10 being Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, Highlands Smokehouse comes in a solid 7. I’m super..."

Alan Guerry

"Love that the staff was upbeat and welcoming. We showed up with a party of seven at lunchtime, and the wait time was minimal. To top it off, the..."

Tom Williams

Sonic Drive-in

"This location is our on-the-go breakfast stop. Shanna whips your fresh, hot orders through the drive-thru window fastly to ensure that you're served..."

Jaynjay Washington

"I went there last night and the Manager, Mr. Carl was very professional and had great customer service. Also it was a gentle named Z. And he was very..."

Wayne Its me.

Bistro On Main

"Very, very good. Not for little kids, but good food and drinks. Had blood orange margarita, trout salad, steak sandwich and mesquite chicken..."

Jeff Tice

"Went for lunch today and it was a great experience!! Nice outdoor seating with great music playing in background. Service was fast and friendly. We..."

Amanda Elliott

"Very pleasant. Stopped by for lunch on our first day. Great atmosphere on the porch and great weather. Husband had the steak and pimento cheese,..."

Meredith

"Good food, friendly service and all for a decent price. It is truly difficult to find a local restaurant that you would want to return to..."

Fowler Kennel

Bay Ave Bakery And Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such delicious place to get breakfast or lunch & buy the most amazing pastries. Their brownies & crumb cake are to die for! And don't forget the..."

Kristen Leigh

"We LOVE Bay Ave Bakery. The staff is always friendly and the food is great. I eat here more times a week than I care to admit and it’s always one..."

Robyn Elder Sanfratello

"I love Bay Ave Cafe and Bakery, I probably eat here three times a week because the food is so good and the crew are tops. In the past l have given..."

Robbie Nelson

"Generous portions, Apple Crumb cake 😍 was to die for.. everything tasted great!! Def worth the..."

Ledia Seda

"I love the eggs Benedict. When they have apple and cheese danish, it’s to die..."

Melvin Gail Linnell

"Best bakery on earth, I HIGHLY recommend the SCRUMPTIOUS crumb cake (too die for), and it is an exceptional great place to stop and grab a great..."

Nicole Elizabeth

"Best breakfast I've had in a long time. Their biscuits and gravy are phenomenal. Eggs, potatoes and French toast were all great. Highly..."

Johnny Pecyna

"My family & I vacationed in Highlands this week (May 26 - June 3, 2018). One of my daily Highlights after my morning walk was to stop in to the Bay..."

Kevin Richard Hennessy

"They have the best French toast..."

Evelyn Misek Bankes

"Delicious beach town cafe and bakery! Their sandwiches are perfect to grab before heading to the beach and their desserts and bread are perfect to..."

Kaitlin Bailey

"The apple crumb cake is to die for. The service is great the breakfast was fresh and..."

Luann Cosenza-Russo

"The breakfast especially the pancakes are DELICIOUS and the crumb buns are heaven on..."

Linda Montagna

"Fresh food great taste generous portions..."

Braulio Delacruz

"Great place for bagels, coffee cake and other baked goods. Breakfast Sandwiches that are big enough to power you through the day. Everyone is very..."

Paul Guba

"Amazing bakery. Fresh bagels especially with a bacon egg and cheese? Impeccable. The peanut butter chocolate cake? Immaculate. Please do yourself a..."

Leianna Tanedo

"Great place for lunch or breakfast, Biscuits and gravy, Eggs Benedict . This place has character. For the naysayers post. Be..."

Ed Wiegner

"We had omelette and two pastries for breakfast. Everything was of excellent quality. It was early in the morning and they were cooking bagels and..."

Elena R.

"Grabbed lunch here when arriving in the area and it quickly became my regular stop for a BEC bagel. Delish. Never disappoints, folks in here are very..."

Mekayla Dale

"This is my go to Bakery in town. They made my 40th Birthday cake and it was amazing. Highly..."

Johnny Rivera

"Best bakery around!!! From cakes, to cookies, to brownies, crumb cakes so tasty!!! Don’t forget the cafe that also has good sandwiches and..."

Michael Antico

"So glad we found this gem. Wanting a Sunday brunch that didn't involve a lot of crowds, waits & tourists we decided to pop in here. Great food and..."

Tara Geraghty

"I come here during my break for work. The breakfast sandwich never cease to stun me with how good they taste, they really got something special going..."

christian rogich

"food was delightful service was welcoming and the pastries were heaven sent wish there was a bay avenue bakery near me..."

Joe Mobilio

"Amazing food. Had the Black Russian sandwich along with a chocolate and marshmallow coconut cupcake and was not disappointed. The cupcake especially..."

Chris

"The best breakfast with the best French toast. Amazing..."

Daniel Kurth

"Good sandwiches and pastries. Nice bikeride from the Sandy Hook..."

Mark Skandera

"Always delicious, always friendly. Best breakfast sandwiches and crumb..."

S Torbati

"Today was my first time at Bay Avenue Cafe and I got the salad with grilled chicken. It was amazing! And the bakery has all homemade cakes and..."

Marcy Spiegelman

"Best. Crumbcake. Ever. Great selection of baked goods, breakfast sandwiches and more. They offer tons of delicious gluten free baked goods as well,..."

Christian Richards

"Holy cow I had the best cookie ever!! Seriously good baked goods..."

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The Wine Garden At Old Edwards Inn

Non-smoking restaurants

"Very enjoyable. Arrived early, so guided to The Library for drinks. Very nice ambiance there with expertly prepared cocktails. Prompt, attentive..."

Tim Riley

"Brunch in July. We enjoyed brunch (party of 4) in July and everyone enjoyed their meals. Each of our party had ordered a different entree and..."

Quattro Cani

"We dined at Madison's twice during our stay. Dinner was enjoyable, but the breakfast was quite simply one of the best meals of my life. I consider..."

Gatormom

"Love the food and service. Never a bad meal. Been there several times and always try a new dish. So far i cannot pick out my favorite because all..."

Finicky Foody

"Fabulous. This is Fine dining at it's best. I am usually very suspect of resort food and was sceptical of what was to come since we are captive..."

Frank

"Great experience. Use a package from the inn. Expensive so make it a special occasion. Onion soup was to die for... They know..."

Jonny S

"Madisons is an experience all in itself, if you can afford it. The chef makes some very unique combinations, but all is well in the end, try the..."

NannerMan

"We tried to get a table in the main restaurant in the side room, but the booths were all reserved. It actually worked out because we we able to sit..."

William McPhail

"We had dinner here Friday night! I highly recommend the pasta short rib! Michael was our server! He was so accommodating, attentive, helpful,..."

Courtney L

"We went for my sister's 70th birthday. The food was excellent and the service was very personal and welcoming. There were rose petals on the table..."

Carol Lewis

"Stopped off for a beverage and snack before travelling on to Cashiers. The Old Edwards Inn has a lot of charm and the Wine Garden is a beautiful..."

Gary Zolle Stone

"A very sophisticated and upscale place. Breakfast was really nice and the service was top notch. Waiter did a fantastic job at helping me get a..."

Chrissy

"5 star+ every time all around. The best Fine Dine in the Highlands. This dish was Calves Liver with onions and Potatoes. The drink was a Moxy..."

mary chambrs

"It’s quite good! The Pan-Seared Foie Gras was heavenly! Pan-Seared Foie Gras Warm Black Lentil Salad, Sweet Onion Cream, Toasted Brioche, Frisée..."

Milton Siegele

"We ate here on a Saturday in June. Couldn’t make a reservation so we put our name in and they would call/text us. That isn’t an issue as there..."

Vespa Geek

"We had a very nice lunch at Madison's. Service was outstanding, food was good. Our Ceasar salad was excellent, and I enjoyed my carrot soup and a..."

Veronique Eichler

"Our experience at Madison's was truly exceptional. Our server was kind and attentive, the booth was comfortable and the food was delicious. I felt so..."

Kate Maher

"Have dined here numerous times over the years and always enjoy. Recently the lunch menu could be better. We were a sizable group over the Labor Day..."

Donna Medeiros

"Excellent dining experience! Every staff member was extremely friendly and helpful which helped set the tone for a very enjoyable evening of truly..."

Peg & Ron LaMascus

"First class restaurant! Courteous and accommodative service. Very clean and rich surroundings. We sat in a booth, which was the most comfortable..."

Wesley Odom

"Magical evening at Madison’s Restaurant.The service was fabulous and dinner amazing. Our waiter William was spectacular and chemist Jason Duke made..."

Lindsay Payne

"A must when you are in Highlands North Carolina. They do fabulous job and treat you special. The facility is beautiful and the food is excellent..."

Bill McLeod

"Beyond expectations from beginning to end ! A very special experience. The service was outstanding, the food superb, a beautiful ..."

Donna Kain

"Food was good. The service was great. It was very pleasant sitting outside at the wine garden. It was a perfect 72°F. The sweet tea was excellent...."

Holt Hopkins

"We had lunch and breakfast twice at Madison’s. This was our favorite dining experience in Highlands. The breakfast, even just the simple eggs and..."

David Mathews

"An absolutely wonderful experience! We ate outside in the wine garden with a babbling brook nearby. Fantastic ambiance and wonderful service. The..."

Greg Damon

"Great place to sit and relax with a drink... Bartenders Noah and Michelle. #awesome Listening to the water tap the boats that are docked; viewing the..."

Cindy Carroll

". . a really wonderful hidden spot, with quaint & lovely tranquil decor & surroundings and a peaceful cozy place for an introvert or gathering..."

Alexis Vitale

"Wonderful place to hang out on the water, listen to great music with friends and family. Love the new additions this season!..."

Sonya Cashner

"Had a great time yesterday night at the Hawaiiland Party! The show was awesome! Bartenders and staff were great. My sister and I ordered food; was..."

Jena Ann

"Excellent people, conversation and atmosphere. Looking for a hidden gem? This is the..."

Doug Spencer

"What a great little place, tiki bar, food truck, outdoor spaces. Kid friendly..."

Erik Lukacs

"Awesome drinks, food, atmosphere! Friendly staff! Feels like you’re on..."

Jill Settembrino Barbour

"Awesome place to enjoy the sunset and a nice cold..."

Marcella Michelle

"Great place to relax and enjoy your surroundings. The atmosphere is great and the drinks a great..."

Jenniffer Vaz

"Terrific new outdoor place in Highlands with great live music..."

Debra DeVerter Gerstenfeld

"Yup, when not in Alaska, Padre island at Seafare is the..."

Jim Brydone

"Very romantic and relaxing place to have a..."

Ana C. Acerra

"Will definitely be coming back often to this place. Beautiful location to go have a drink with friends, or grab a quick bite. The food at the..."

Adam Oxild

"I had an incredible experience at The Seafarer for a networking event helped an incredible CPA friend. The views, friendly staff, and exceptional..."

Jovanny Galarza

"This place is my favorite bar to grab a drink. Not only are the drinks and service AMAZING, but the atmosphere is so beautiful and clean. The owners,..."

julia vannostrand

"We were planning on going to the sandbox with the kids but decided for something a little less busy and more low key and Seafarer was it. Really cool..."

Sal Urci

"My husband and I eloped and had a party at the Seafarer to celebrate with our loved ones and it was truly magical! Local Smoke BBQ was..."

Jamie Penrose

"Great place to eat at the raw bar. Listen to great music and enjoy some wonderfully made drinks! Tiki bar atmosphere with stage and dance floor over..."

Kevin Walsh

"Such a great vibe! It's a very relaxed kid friendly atmosphere. There's often love music, there's a bbq food truck with really good food, they have..."

Ana Brumarel-Sá

"My husband and I have only been here once, but we have nothing bad to say about it. There's a beautiful view of the water, sand beneath your feet,..."

Kayla Strbo

"It's relaxing and chilling place looking over the ocean . I love how this place is open and casual, not like fancy looking or typical commercial..."

Takako Asaka

"Awesome place to kick back and enjoy great drinks and delicious barbeque. Comfy seating around fire pits too. Stellar views of the marina right on..."

STUART WEINER

Four65 Woodfire Bistro And Bar

Rainforest Bar N Grill

Wheelchair Accessible

"Atmosphere is absolutely fantastic, the waiters were very fast and excellent. As soon as you sit down they hand you fresh hot chips and a very sweet..."

Ōkami_YT

"This is not your regular old Mexican restaurant. Really good food. Fantastic service. I had the shrimp burrito. It was top notch with a TON of shrimp..."

Julie Stevens

"Awesome food, great service, and a great atmosphere! Allow our food tasted great and authentic. We definitely recommend if you're in the..."

Jesse Wininger

"BY FAR THE BEST Mexican food we have had in the United States and Mexico! We travel a lot and we have never had better Mexican food. Enrique who..."

Ivan Hammond

"So we visited Rainforest Bar and Grill on our way home from TN in July and it was AWESOME! The owner was the only one serving and the restaurant was..."

Andrew Jenkins

"Amazing place for authentic Mexican food in the area! Enrique is fantastic! He is so incredibly helpful and goes above and beyond to make sure every..."

Julianna Hill

"We were looking for a good Mexican restaurant near our new home in northeast Georgia. After a disappointment or two, we decided to drive the 10 miles..."

Suzanne Daycock

"Great find off the main path! Love the food - we had shrimp tacos, carnitas tacos and chicken enchiladas. Lots of chunks of meat and fresh..."

Lynpfled

"Great and freshly made dishes. Not your ordinary Mexican menu. Next time,I want to try the Chile Relleno Soup..."

ELISABETH ST JOHN

"Excellent service and great food. I had the groundbeef Tacos Mexicano. Tasty and served with radishes and cucumber on the side...."

Jeffrey Cochran

"Great food and very attentive service. We popped in for lunch , my taco salad and hubby's tacos were so good. Service was great. We'll be..."

Jill Nur

"The best Tacos in North Carolina, and the best Mexican restaurant that I have been to outside of Texas. Just a short walk from Main Street and well..."

Justin Kingsland

"Food was good and reasonable..."

Teka Turner

"Fabulous lunch at Azteca Rainforest Mexican Bar and Grill in Highlands..."

Anne Myers

"Great friendly staff, delicious margaritas, and cozy environment! I liked the music too. Everything you need when you crave Mexican cuisine..."

Anna Kut

"Easy parking, great food. Wait staff was friendly. Portions were..."

Kyle Coker

"What a fabulous place! It was the best Mexican food I’ve had in a long time, sure wish they were in Atlanta! I had chips, salsa, guacamole, flour..."

Sandra DeSpirt

"Kayla served us for lunch. Food was good and service was great. This is a better restaraunt than..."

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