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Dining

Restaurants in Highlands, NC

A Delightful Experience
in Every Bite

Savor farm-fresh flavors at some of the finest restaurants in Highlands. From European-inspired courses at Madison’s to wood-fired specialties at Four65, find culinary delights to meet you where you are. Enjoy al fresco dining in the Wine Garden, live music at Hummingbird Lounge, or cocktails at Art’s. Anywhere you go, indulge in seasonal menus and an unforgettably warm experience.

Highlands Dining Guide

Savor Every Stop

From fireside lounges to garden patios, Highlands offers a taste for every craving. Wander from wood-fired bistros to candlelit tables, where each stop on the map brings you closer to your next favorite meal. Whether it’s a leisurely lunch, a crafted cocktail, or dinner under the stars—let your appetite lead the way.

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The Spa Café
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Rooftop Terrace
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Art's at The Lodge
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Hummingbird Lounge
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Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar
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Madison's Restaurant & The Wine Garden
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Hickory Pool Cabana
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Highlands Burrito
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Falls Pool Cabana
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Dining Venues
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Madison’s Restaurant

Enjoy fine meats and fish, decadent desserts, and an extensive wine list at a beloved Highlands dining institution, where locally sourced ingredients are blended with culinary precision and care.

Breakfast | Daily 7 am – 10 am 
Lunch | Daily 11:30 am – 3 pm 
Dinner | Daily 6 pm – 9 pm

Breakfast exclusively for Old Edwards Inn Hotel Guests & Members and 200 Main Hotel Guests. Lunch and Dinner Open to the Public. 

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The Wine Garden

Dine alfresco amid lush greenery and a cascading patio waterfall while sipping fine wines and refreshing cocktails under picturesque market umbrellas.

Lunch | Daily 11:30 am – 3 pm
Light Fare | Daily 3 pm – 6 pm
Dinner | Daily 6 pm – 9 pm

Open to the Public. Dependent on weather.

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Hummingbird Lounge

Unwind in a warm, sophisticated vibe with handcrafted cocktails, light bites or dinner, and good company in a fireside retreat where live music sets the perfect evening tone.

Bar | Sunday – Thursday 3 pm – 10 pm | Friday – Saturday 3 pm – 11 pm
Light Fare | Daily 3 – 6 pm
Dinner | Daily 6 – 9 pm

Open to the Public. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays.

Head Up to the Lounge
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Rooftop Terrace

Views of historic Main Street pair beautifully with cocktails, light meals, and weekends of live music.

Lunch | Thursday – Saturday 11:30 am – 3 pm
Light Fare | Thursday – Saturday 3 pm – 9 pm
Live Music | Thursday – Saturday 5 pm – 8 pm

Open to the Public. 

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The Spa Café

Bask in light-filled surroundings with fresh, seasonal fare, served in a relaxed setting with retractable glass walls and tranquil water features.

Lunch | Daily 11:30 am – 3 pm
Light Fare | Daily 2 pm – 5 pm

Appointment Guests and Spa Suite Guests only.

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The Grill Room

After a round at Old Edwards Club, unwind with a chef-crafted meal featuring modern Southern flavors in a warm, inviting clubhouse setting.

Lunch | Monday – Sunday 11 am – 3 pm
Dinner | Thursday – Sunday 5 pm – 8 pm
Bar | Monday – Tuesday 11 am – 5 pm | Wednesday – Sunday 11 am – 8 pm

Old Edwards Inn, Half-Mile Farm, and 200 Main Hotel Guests and Members only.

Fuel Your Day
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Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar

Savor wood-fired pizzas, cast-iron sandwiches, and fresh salads in a warm, modern indoor setting, or alfresco on the seasonal Terraza.

All-Day Menu | Thursday – Tuesday 11 am – 10 pm & Wednesday 4 pm – 10 pm

Open to the Public. 

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Highlands
Burrito

Fast, fresh Mexican flavors and Highlands’ best margaritas make this a go-to spot for a laid-back, flavorful meal.

All-Day Menu | Monday – Thursday 11 am – 3 pm
All-Day Menu | Friday – Saturday 11 am – 8 pm
Sunday | CLOSED

Open to the Public.

Tuck Into Tasty
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Hickory Pool Cabana

Relax on plush sofas and chairs while enjoying refreshing drinks, lunch, or light fare by the heated Hickory Pool.

Bar | 11:30 am – 6 pm
Lunch | 11:30 am – 3 pm
Light Fare | 3 pm – 6 pm

Old Edwards Inn Hotel guests and Members only.

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Art’s at The Lodge

Sip craft cocktails in a cozy, rustic space where friends gather and weekend live music fills the air with energy.

Complimentary Coffee Daily | 7 am – 11 am

Old Edwards Inn Hotel Guests and Members only.

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Falls Pool

Swim, sunbathe, and enjoy poolside food delivery from Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar at this heated retreat.

Bar | 11:30 am – 6 pm

Old Edwards Inn Hotel guests and Members only.

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Arts Café Beverages

Bartender's Picks

PIRATE’S DAYDREAM
$17
Barrel Rested and Blackstrap Rum, Pineapple, Sage
TEA CEREMONY
$17
Old Edwards Discovery Gin, Japanese Sencha, Lemon
APRIPOS
$17
Sazerac Rye, Apricot, Amaro Nonino, Lemon
RASPBERRY DISPATCH
$16

Vodka, Aperol, Fresh Berries, Rosemary, Lemon

Classic Cocktails

OLD EDWARDS FASHIONED
$16
Jim Beam 4yr, Housemade Old-Fashioned Blend, Angostura and Regans' Orange Bitters
EL PRESIDENTE’S PALOMA
$17
Casamigos Blanco Tequila, Agave, Grapefruit, Lime, Soda
POMEGRANATE SPRITZ
$16
Pama Pomegranate Liqueur, Prosecco, Regans' Orange Bitters
SUNSET BUTTERFLY
$16
Titos Vodka, Butterfly Pea Tea, Lemon, Prosecco

Mocktails

LUXARDO CHERRY LIMEADE
$13
House Citrus Blend Marasca Cherry Syrup, Soda
SAPPHIRE SPRITZ
$13
Butterfly Pea Tea, Lemon, Soda
GINLESS TONIC
$13
Genaissance Alcohol-Free Botanical Elixir Fever-Tree Tonic Water, Lime

Non-Alcoholic Beers

ATHLETIC “UPSIDE DAWN” NA GOLDEN ALE
$6
Stratford, CT – 12oz can – .5% ABV
ATHLETIC “FREE WAVE” NA HAZY IPA
$6
Stratford, CT – 12oz can – .5% ABV
HEINEKEN ZERO
$6
Amsterdam, HOL – 12oz can - 0 % ABV

Craft Beer

BURIAL “SURF WAX” IPA
$9
Asheville, NC – 12oz can – 6.8% ABV
HIGHLAND “PILSNER” GERMAN PILSNER
$7
Asheville, NC - 12oz bottle - 5.5% ABV
HI-WIRE “LAGER” AMERICAN LAGER
$8
Asheville, NC - 16oz can - 4.6% ABV
HIGHLAND “GAELIC” AMERICAN AMBER
$7
Asheville, NC - 12oz bo? le - 5.5% ABV
WICKED WEED “PERNICIOUS” IPA
$8
Asheville, NC - 12oz bottle - 7.3% ABV
EDMUND”S OAST “BOUND BY TIME” IPA
$9
Charleston, SC - 16oz can - 7% ABV
POTTER'S PETITE CIDER
$7
Free Union, VA – 12oz can – 4.5% ABV

Classic Beer

BUD LIGHT
$6
St. Louis, MO - 12oz bo? le - 4.2% ABV
MILLER LITE
$6
Milwaukee, WI - 12oz bo? le - 4.2% ABV
CORONA EXTRA
$6
Nava, MEX - 12oz bottlle - 4.6% ABV
GUINNESS DRAUGHT-STYLE STOUT
$7
Dublin, IRL - 14.9oz can - 4.5% ABV
MICHELOB ULTRA
$6
St. Louis, MO - 12oz bo? le - 4.2% ABV
BLUE MOON
$6
Golden, CO - 12oz bottle - 5.4% ABV
RED STRIPE
$6
Kingston, JAM – 11.2oz bottle – 4.7% ABV

Sparkling Wines

PROSECCO
glass $15
bottle $60
‘Jeio’ by Bisol, Veneto
CAVA
glass $14
bottle $56
Raventos Conca del Riu Anoia
CHAMPAGNE
glass $28
bottle $155
Pol Roger, Brut Reserve NV
CHAMPAGNE
glass $40
bottle $260
Pol Roger, Brut Rosé 2018
CHAMPAGNE
glass $59
bottle $340
Pol Roger, Blanc de Blancs 2015

ROSÉ

Mediterranée
glass $17
bottle $68

White Wine

SAUVIGNON BLANC
glass $15
bottle $60
Allan Scott, Marlborough
SAUVIGNON BLANC
glass $18
bottle $72
Domaine Barbotaine, Sancerre
CHARDONNAY
glass $15
bottle $60
Old Edwards Inn by Schug, Sonoma Coast
CHARDONNAY
glass $17
bottle $68
Davis Bynum, Russian River Valley
RIESLING
glass $16
bottle $65
Monchhof, Mosel
PINOT GRIGIO
glass $14
bottle $56
J. Hofstatter, Alto Adige

Red Wine

PINOT NOIR
glass $16
bottle $64
Old Edwards Inn by Schug, Sonoma Coast
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
glass $18
bottle $72
Gramercy Cellars ‘Lower East’, Columbia Valley
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
glass $24
bottle $96
Sterling, ‘Heritage Collection’, Napa Valley
MALBEC
glass $15
bottle $60
‘Saurus’, Patagonia
PINOT NOIR
glass $25
bottle $99
Domaine Jouard, Santenay, Burgundy
  • The Spa Café Light Fare
  • The Spa Café Lunch
  • The Spa Café Beverages

The Spa Café Light Fare

Light Fare

BREAD PLATE
$7

Homemade Bread and Whipped Butter

PIMENTO CHEESE
$13
Spicy Buttermilk Crackers
HUMMUS PLATE
$13
Frescatrano Olives, HouseMade Pickles, Sumac, Olive Oil, Goat Feta, Pita
SMOKED MOUNTAIN TROUT DIP
$14
Grilled House Made Flatbread
DIP TRIO
$27
House Made Hummus, Pimento Cheese, Smoked Trout Dip, Accompaniments
SELECTION OF ARTISAN CHEESE
$23
Breads, Crackers, Accompaniments
SELECTION OF ARTISAN CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESES
$30
Breads, Crackers, Accompaniments
CARAMELIZED BANANA PUDDIN’
$17
Caramelized Bananas, ‘Nilla Wafers, Vanilla Bean Whipped Cream
VANILLA BEAN CRÈME BRÛLÉE
$17
Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream, Gaufrette Cookie
PAVLOVA
$18
Meringue, Lemon Curd, Mixed Berry Compote
  • Rooftop Terrace Light Fare
  • Rooftop Terrace Lunch
  • Rooftop Terrace Beverages

Rooftop Terrace Light Fare

Appetizers

BREAD PLATE
$7

Homemade Artisan Bread & Whipped Butter

PIMENTO CHEESE
$13
Spicy Buttermilk Crackers
HUMMUS PLATE
$13
Frescatrano Olives, Housemade Pickles Sumac, Olive Oil, Goat Feta, Pita
SMOKED MOUNTAIN TROUT DIP
$14
Grilled Housemade Flatbread
SELECTION OF ARTISAN CHEESES
$23
Breads, Crackers, Accompaniments
VANILLA BEAN CRÉME BRÛLÉE
$17

Fresh Berries, Whipped Cream, Gaufrette Cookie

SELECTION OF ARTISAN CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESES
$30
Breads, Crackers, Accompaniments
DIP TRIO
$27
Housemade Hummus, Pimento Cheese, Smoked Trout Dip and Accompaniments
CARAMELIZED BANANA PUDDIN’
$17
Caramelized Bananas, ‘Nilla Wafers Whipped Cream
PAVLOVA
$18
  • Hickory Pool Cabana Lunch
  • Hickory Pool Cabana Light Fare
  • Hickory Pool Cabana Beverages

Hickory Pool Cabana Lunch

Appetizers

PIMENTO CHEESE
$13
Spicy Buttermilk Crackers
SMOKED MOUNTAIN TROUT DIP
$14
Grilled Housemade Flatbread
HUMMUS PLATE
$13
Frescatrano Olives, Housemade Pickles, Sumac, Olive Oil, Goat Feta, Pita
SELECTION OF ARTISAN CHEESE
$23
Breads, Crackers, Accompaniments
SELECTION OF ARTISAN CHARCUTERIE AND CHEESE
$30
Breads, Crackers, Accompaniments

Southern Gardens

SEASONAL SALAD
$14
Local Lettuce, Marinated Garden Vegetables, Housemade Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing
MADISON’S CHICKEN SALAD
$18
Celery, Pecans, Sun-Dried Cherries, Red Onions, Fresh Arugula
RUSTIC CAESAR SALAD
$15
Capers, White Anchovies, Crispy Bread, Parmesan
SALAD ADDITIONS
$10
Herb-Seared Springer Mountain Chicken Breast, Crispy Falafel or Scoop of Madison’s Chicken Salad
SALAD ADDITIONS
$12
Grilled Painted Hills Beef Burger or Grilled Shrimp

Sandwiches

MADISON’S CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
$19
Lettuce, Tomato, Freshly Baked Croissant
PROVIDENCE FARMSTEAD WAGYU BEEF SMASH BURGER
$20
Hoop Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized Onions, Garlic Aioli, Bread & Butter Pickles, Toasted Brioche Bun
SLOW-SMOKED BBQ PORK
$17
Coleslaw, House Bun, Choice of Carolina Vinegar or Cheerwine BBQ Sauce
SMOKED TURKEY SUB SANDWICH
$18
Mixed Berry Dijon, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Sweet Grass Dairy Heat & Duke’s Mayo
HOUSE-MADE FALAFEL WRAP
$19
Arugula, Pickled Red Onion, Hummus, Cucumber-Mint Buttermilk Dressing, Pita Wrap, Served with Marinated Carrot Salad

Desserts

PAVLOVA
$18

Meringue, Lemon Curd, Mixed Berry Compote

COCONUT LAYER CAKE
$18

Coconut Milk, Coconut Buttermilk, Fresh Berries

HOUSE-MADE ICE CREAM & SORBETTO
$12

Single Serving of Seasonal Selection, Fresh Berries

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