The food was very good, the staff and service was excellent, and the ambiance was warm and…read morefriendly. They made us feel like family. Highly recommend.

Some of the best breakfast I've had in a while! The chicken fried steak was so tender and…read moreflavorful. And the gravy was perfect without being too heavy. I was also pleasantly surprised at how good the biscuits were. They were nice and light and fluffy. My husband really enjoyed the pastrami hash. I really liked how the coffee is served in different types of coffee cups. Just like visiting family that has collected mugs along their travels. Service was quick even thought it was Friday morning. We were sat right away.

The perfect stop for a Bachelorette Mountain Weekend adventure - The Ruffed Grouse was the perfect…read morefirst spot for my Bachelorette weekend. We all started with Espresso Martinis and Spritz (Apreol and Hugo) all of which were served surprisingly quickly for craft cocktails and were delicious! We shared the Whipped Pimento Cheese started which you DO NOT wan to miss and then all enjoyed an array of dishes including the fish & chips, the vegetable bowl, and the burger. Highly recommend The Ruffed Grouse for both indoor seating by the cozy fireplace and outdoor in the sun with music. Can't wait to come back!

I always love this restaurant when in highlands. It's super…read morecozy. Eclectic decor. Always busy!! Sit in the bar if you can. The food is top notch and delicious!!

Super cute grocery/restaurant filled with freshly made grab and go meals and locally made snacks…read more We sat at the bar with a glass of champagne and snacked on Curry Chicken Salad from the refrigerator. A very popular spot, kid friendly, and lots to look at all around the store.

Stopped here late in the afternoon. Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Staff were friendly and…read moreservice was quick. Food was a little more on the expensive side, but worth it. Their signature chicken tenders are so good. Store was a little disorganized, but staff was happy to help locate anything we were looking for. Pretty quiet in late April, but I know this place is bustling with people in the summer.

Amazing dinner, and even better service! This place is a gem of Highlands, and we've been dining…read morehere for years. Both food and service are always consistent. Beautiful outdoor patio right in the heart of highlands and great indoor seating as well. This trip we had the Halibut Special and it was DIVINE!

We thought the decor in the restaurant was unusually classy. The "booth" was actually two love…read moreseats with pillows and a table. The food was extraordinary! I had scallops which were perfectly prepared but my wife won with her surf and turf entree. The best steak I have tasted in a long time. Desert was white and dark chocolate bread pudding. OMG good! Our servers were knowledgeable and friendly. We'll definitely go back next time we're in town.

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.

My wife and I had an excellent meal in our first visit to Oak this holiday season. It's a modern…read morerestaurant with a subtle mid-century vibe that nods to the Skyline Lodge that it is incorporated into. Our server was very friendly and (unprompted) comped our bread service after a lengthy delay. Once received, the bread was amazing and went nicely with my lettuce wedge salad. The entrees were excellent as well, with my wife loving her risotto and my steak frites being top notch with fork-tender beef and amazing truffle fries. The portions are generous so to-go bags are a common sight. Oak is not inexpensive, but clearly the value is there if you are looking for a proper steakhouse experience near Highlands.

WOW! Just Wow! Food and service was phenomenal! Had the oysters to start. Breading was so light…read moreand pillowy. Not greasy, one tiny bit. The drizzle was phenomenal. For my entree, I chose a special. It was a red snapper over a pureed squash. MMMM, MMMM, Good! Great cocktails and wine list. Don't sleep on this one folks. Best in town!!!

So good! I don't even know where to start. Amazing service start to finish. The food was…read morephenomenal. I was so excited for everything I never got to taking photos. Standouts were the grouper and the bread pudding. The restaurant is so cozy and I definitely will be back and recommend to everyone going that way.

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.

The location is good and the environment and interior fits the region (rural area). We were…read morewelcomed and seated at a very nice table. It was dark outside so we were not able to enjoy the Lake view (not their fault). The waiter did a great job providing the specials . We ordered the ribeye and the duck. Texture wise and taste were ok, but both were served from our perspective below temperature ( and I mean the preparation was medium rare which was good) but the meet itself was below room temperature which made it difficult to taste the actual flavor of both types of meat. The wine selection was excellent. In general I would say given the price range the plates should be served warm so that eating it does not get cold too soon.

Beautiful setting overlooking lake. Service was very good. The wedge salad for 15.50 was very…read moresmall portion of shredded greens surrounded with a couple cherry tomatoes and sliced onion. Very overpriced. Pork chop was nice not sure on mashed potato they tasted similar to instant. Lobster well all I can say is look at picture that is $70 worth lot lobster...two very small tails. Server was outstanding. Crème Brûlée was pricey and very small. Bread pudding was the best every and nice size service. Sides with entree very small amount of green beans and squash. The company we were with made it worth it.

The breakfast was great (we went back-to-back days while on vacation) with a typical…read morebreakfast-lovers variety of build your own omelets, waffles, pancakes, bacon, sausage, etc. The service was friendly and accommodated special requests, and the environment was family/kid friendly. The whole family left satisfied and full!

Visited 4/17/26 Met immediately & was seated…read moreGot Breakfast with eggs, grits, bacon, & biscuits - all was excellent Ordered crispy bacon & it was perfect Servers were great Will be back