Highlands Butchery delivers an excellent dining experience overall, earning a solid 4.5 out of 5…read morefor the visit described. The combination of attentive service, high-quality steaks, and a standout bourbon selection makes it a spot worth seeking out in Valdese.[1][2][3] ## Service and Hospitality Austin provided friendly, knowledgeable service, with spot-on recommendations and consistent follow-up throughout the meal, which really elevated the evening. The staff quickly seated the party of four and acknowledged the celebration for the wife's birthday, helping the night feel special from the start. When one filet needed a bit more sear, the owner personally stepped in, oversaw the re-fire, and had it returned to the table cooked perfectly. That level of ownership and responsiveness showed real commitment to **hospitality**. ## Food and Preparation Entrées arrived beautifully plated and cooked to appropriate temperatures, which is especially important at a butcher-driven concept known for its meats. The corrected filet came back with the ideal sear and doneness, reinforcing confidence in the kitchen's skill.[2][1] Portioning and presentation aligned with expectations for a farm-to-table steakhouse, highlighting the quality of their locally sourced meats.[3][1] ## Bourbon Library The bourbon library is a major highlight, offering an impressive selection of hard-to-find bottles that adds a distinctive draw for whiskey lovers. It pairs perfectly with their meat-focused menu and makes Highlands Butchery feel like a destination, not just a neighborhood spot.[4][1][2] Having such depth behind the bar also supports Austin's recommendations, allowing guests to explore pours they may not encounter elsewhere. ## Atmosphere and Noise The only real drawback of the evening was the room volume, which made conversation a bit challenging at times. Given how popular and lively the space can be, some additional noise baffles or acoustic treatments could help deaden the sound and make the dining room more comfortable without losing the energetic vibe. With that one improvement, this experience would easily move from a 4.5 to a full 5 out of 5, especially given the strength of the service, food, and bourbon program!

Highlands Butchery Restaurant is top notch! Food is wonderful, fresh, and delicious! Service is…read moregreat and the ambiance is so comforting and relaxing. We've been customers of the meat store for years, just had lunch today and it was amazing.

Great and largeselection of burgers, chicken sandwiches, hotdogs salads wings. Good selection of…read morelocal brews and hard ciders too. Wings great, had a dry rub flavor with sauce on side. Regular fries and sweet potato fries both crispy and fresh. Good service and got seated promptly. Definitely worth it and recommend it if you're visiting or live locally!

Good food, quick service . Good prices. We ordered the half order of fried mushrooms. Which was…read moreplenty for two people , 20 wings of two different flavors, an order of onion rings, a Carolina blue burger, cooked perfectly to my ordered temp, 3 beers and bill was $45. Just be prepared to pay 25 cents for a water which imo is just petty. It's a small place with a few tables and about 7-8 stools at bar.

A small spot for a big appetite!…read more I hope you get to meet Allison because she made this experience worth it. I would have been lost without her and our Mountaineer son to guide us. You can order from a kiosk, the QR code at your table or Allison can help you. I had a bacon cheeseburger and my guys had burgers with seasoned fries. The food arrived very quickly and was cooked to perfection. Be warned: the seasoned fries are VERY seasoned fries. I snuck a few of my hubby's to taste but I'm sure I wouldn't have been able to eat an entire order of my own. I wish I had room for a shake because they looked incredible. Maybe next time!

Well true to its name we will be coming back! Burgers were fresh and spot on. The local burger has…read morebeef from a source just a few minutes from the restaurant. Fries are fresh cut and tasty. Only opportunity is the order can be a bit clunky. Either through the app at the table or a kiosk. However, the gentleman that helped direct us explained everything and made the experience awesome. When in Boone, hit the Come Back!!! Good Selling!!!

Best cheeseburger you will ever eat, only way to get it is all the way. Been eating here for years…read morealways good and always consistent. Haven't had much other menu items because the cheeseburgers are so good.

tried this for the first time yesterday had the cheeseburger it was fantastic... The service was…read moregreat. Food was great. I will definitely be back. I highly recommend this place.!!

I was a pretty good hamburger. The restaurant was nostalgic and the service was pretty good. I…read morewould go back if I happened to be in the area.

Burgers are off the Chain!!! I want to try some of the other items, but I'm hooked on the Burgwra!!!read more

Disclosure, this business is actually Dickeys BBQ. I ordered…read moreonline and everything was showing Big Deal Burger. I could not find the place for pick up until I realized it was Dickeys. The burger was fresh however not hot, the cheese was not melted and the bun was falling apart, not what I had planned for an on the road meal. When ordering, hold the pickles, they seemed a bit moldy tasting.

This was our first visit. We just found them on Yelp and decided to give it a try. I will admit,…read moreour order wasn't correct at first. But it was corrected after many apologies. The burgers are hot and fresh with real cheddar cheese. The fries could have used a little more seasoning, being seasoned Fries. But that's ok. We will be back to support this hidden burger jem.

The food was very good, but the service is what won the day. Treated us like we had been going…read morethere our whole lives. I can't express just how much we loved this cozy, down home spot.

This is a review the locals can already attest to eagerly. What a gem tucked away just outside of…read moredowntown Morganton. So, if you're even close for breakfast, stop in! Ridiculously cheap prices for outstanding food and lots of it. Sprinkle in some good old country hospitality and you have a winner.

This is one of the most mediocre, no thank you, spots I've ever been to…read more I got their ultimate grilled cheese; tomato, two kinds of cheese, and bacon. The sandwich is very basic, flat. Not a whole lot of filling. The bread was grilled but still tasted old and dry. The "side order" of fries was like a meal in itself which would be great for the money if the chili wasn't flavorless and the fries didn't taste frozen, along with half if them not actually being cooked. Plus side, shakes are decent and their ice cream is delicious. But who could go wrong with Herseys? I vote, save yourself the trip and skip this JOINT.

Cute , typical local little greasy spoon type of place except it's clean and not greasy. Menu…read moreincludes breakfast sandwiches and egg breakfasts, lunch items including hamburgers and sandwiches.. Got a couple livermush egg and cheese biscuits that are pretty dang good...and they also have ice cream!!!

Delightful respite from a long road trip. Clean. Friendly staff. Lots of locals. Coffee cup never…read moregot empty and plenty of smiles. Chicken fried steak breakfast was hot and tasty. Came with three eggs, a side and a biscuit. No complaints about any of them... I hope my travels bring me through here again

Patty was greasy not on bun. Coffee weak…read more Pancakes missing vanilla. No butter Seem like they were cutting corners left and right for your food

Was in the shopping center and decided to check it out and man I'm thankful I did. I ordered and…read morewithin 2 minutes I got my food. I ended up going for the mangonada and the Esquites for a nice snack. The mangonada is amazing!! Perfect for those hot days. Esquites were piping hot and perfectly seasoned. The employees are super kind and sweet. If I'm in the area again I will gladly come back!

Very cute place with indoor and outdoor seating. I ordered the empanadas for 8$ . I wanted to try a…read moreburger but was looking at a 14$ ticket. I will be back to try it next time. I did not enjoy the empanadas. I got chicken but it was just a bunch of mush to me. They were super friendly so I definitely will be back to give it another go.