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

great food service was great…read more they are very nice 10-20$ per person The place was clean and nice

Revised by a huge Mediterranean food fan!…read more From top to bottom this is the place. You will be greeted instantly by Susan and she will help you pick the perfect meal if you are unsure. Don Leon himself will cook your food in the open kitchen for you. Free hot tea and coffee out the cherry on top.

Julep Farms is a must to enjoy delicious food and yummy cocktails!…read moreAmbience, staff, and chef are all amazing!!! Love this place!!! 5 stars all the way

Pathetic Mahjong event 05-14-26. This so‑called "Mahjong Tournament" was nothing of the sort. The…read moreorganizer clearly hoped to cash in on the current Mahjong trend without offering one single element of an actual tournament. No table assignments. No scoring. No prizes. No auction items. Nothing. The only thing remotely "tournament‑like" was the fee they charged. And let's be clear: this wasn't even a fundraiser for a cause. It was "bring your own tiles, sit with your friends, play in our room, and we'll serve you a fair‑to‑mediocre lunch"--a lunch that, as the owner proudly announced, didn't even include a basic cookie for dessert. Stunning. Then came the final insult. My friend's mother, who couldn't attend, had spent two weeks calling and requesting a refund. Repeatedly denied and given the run around. Only after persistent pressure did they begrudgingly offer a food‑only gift certificate--not merchandise--though maybe, possibly, someday, at some undefined later date, they might let her use it in the store. Maybe. But not today. What on earth was this event. I genuinely felt like I had stepped into an alternate universe where professionalism, integrity, and basic hospitality had been outlawed.

Beer is always on point! The bar staff is friendly,…read morehelpful, knowledgeable and personable. Food trucks for dining. A great gathering place

Laid back bar, attentive & friendly staff and the best part they are pet friendly! Will definitely…read morego again!

Nice atmosphere, great people, and delicious food make this a definite must-stop place for a…read morefabulous food experience.

Highlands Smokehouse in Highlands, NC gets a solid 4 stars from us. We tried the brisket sandwich,…read moreand it was definitely the highlight--tender, flavorful, and worth ordering again. The prices are reasonable for the area, and overall the food quality was good. The only thing that kept it from a full 5 stars was the service. The staff wasn't unfriendly, but they also weren't especially warm or engaging--just kind of neutral. That said, if you're in Highlands and craving BBQ, it's still a great spot to check out. Good food, fair prices, and a satisfying meal overall.

This place has such a cool, laid back vibe! If you're looking for a great breakfast, this is your…read morespot! The owner's pictures of them "biking" all over the country give you a sense of getting to know them without ever meeting them. Portions are large for the inexpensive price and there are so many options to choose from on the menu! If you don't want leftovers, I recommend splitting a meal. You won't be sorry either way! Our service was great and you definitely feel that local, small town friendliness with the servers. If we travel back to Clayton, we will definitely be returning!

The food at The Rusty Bike Cafe is very good and cooked to perfection by the staff. I had the…read moreRandy's Burger with crispy onion rings and pickles. The atmosphere is very trendy and has motorcycle, sports and racing decorations throughout the entire cafe. Definitely a place of my liking!

Great service and beer. Great local musicians playing. Very cool place and we would return again.read more

We ended up here for dinner this evening simply bc it was close to our Airbnb. I got a burger from…read morethe food truck which was pretty good. I loved the French fries!!!!! I was impressed with the large number of draft options, and was happy to see a wheat beer on the menu. All staff encounters were great! I enjoyed the layout and can appreciate that it drew crowd of all ages!

202604241618…read more Parking's can be tricky. Maybe you'll luck out & be able to park in one of the coveted six spaces behind the restaurant. Otherwise park further behind or across street & short walk over. It's an old converted gas station on the corner. Majority of seating is outside. There's some inside seating & a bar inside. Old gas station style bathrooms outside & around the corner. There's a stage for events. Appears to be pet friendly. Nice view of Main Street with shops, desserts & boutiques. You can watch both people & vehicle traffic. Service is quick, quiet & friendly. Lots of specialty drinks to choose from. Food is really good. The Smokehouse Burger is prepared to order with bacon, fried onion rings, melted cheese, tender, juicy, delicious. When you're done, walk up one side & down the other to walk that food off & get yourself ready for dessert. Enjoy!

The good first. The burgers were very good. My wife and I enjoyed the burgers very much. Tasty,…read morehot. While we were greeted and seated quickly, the service was subpar. The establish was not busy. The tables were sticky and had visible signs of glass rings. For not being busy, it took a considerable amount of time for the food to come out. While my food was very good, the wife had fries that were cold. We were served food without any utensils or napkins. It took 8 minutes for utensils to arrive and one napkin each. We asked for more napkins, which never came. My wife mentioned the cold fries and she was brought another serving of equally cold fries. When we were finished, I asked the server for a couple to go boxes. We received one and had to ask for more; eventually getting one more box. It took an additional 10 minutes to get the check, and another 10 to have it retrieved with the credit card. The neighboring table was also dealing with cold fries.

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.

They have 3 floors. We went to the rooftop and there is a bar inside with a firepit and a front…read morebalcony to overlook the road and a back balcony where you can smoke. We got michelob ultra draft and lemon drop shots. Service and drinks were good. Will definitely be back!

The burger is greasy but delicious. The tots are super crispy. Service was friendly and food came…read moreout quickly and hot. Highly recommend.