We had heard amazing things about the Highlands Tavern and had very high expectations, and they did…read morenot disappoint. Quaint Tavern, located just off Main, with an excellent selection of wine, beer, and specialty cocktails. Small with limited seating, make sure you get there early or be prepared to wait a bit. We ordered the divinity and a specialty old-fashioned to drink and both were as delicious as any cocktail we've ever had. The peach Caprese salad was a real standout, so fresh and really delicious. The Instagram worthy jalapeño popper burger was perfectly prepared and really juicy and delicious. The cucumber salad was spicy as advertised and delicious, I could've eaten an entire bowl of those cucumbers. My son had the 4th street burger and I swear he ate it like he never had anything more delicious. The service was excellent. The food was excellent and we will absolutely be back. Highly recommend the Highlands Tavern!

Amazing service, delicious summer, drink, and fantastic food. This is such a hidden gem.read more

We will be back! Great atmosphere, love the location. We sat outside by the water. There was live…read moremusic and a great vibe by the bar. The peach martini and pot pie was fantastic, the trout dip was excellent.

We were passing through and saw the full parking lot and thought, "Looks really busy, must be…read moregood." First of all, the menu is HUGE, for a bar! This is a red flag. When the special of the night is "Alfredo... with chicken, pork, or steak, take your pick!" and it's also already on the menu... this is a red flag. I quickly started scanning the menu for something that might not give me food poisoning. When the food is stored in outside freezers and there's a horde of live cats running around everywhere... it's a red flag. I love good bar food, but this was not good. My wife's Philly Cheesesteak tasted like propane gas. My chili dog was on par with something you might get at a junior high football game. Even my kids rejected their chicken tenders, which is saying something. Just 100% industrial, frozen, crap. The $13 margarita was even bad. It tasted like bad sour mix and may have had a drop or two of tequila in it. Giving one star for the server, who tried her best. And the location on the river was very nice. Service was slow too though. This was the worst $85 "dinner" I've had in a very, very long time. For the love of god, reduce the size of your menu and do a few things really well. No one wants a bunch of frozen entrees at a bar.

Cool joint. I didn't even know it existed. It's very ... um .... 1970s Vegas-ish. It could be…read moredescribed as an eclectic non-pretentious mountain bar. And if you want a high-quality Old Fashioned at $8, this is the place to go. Excellent service! I didn't eat any food.

Very eclectic bar, bartender was awesome made one of the best old fashioned with spiced cherries,…read moredrink were so reasonable had a spinach artichoke dip was Yummie. Place got busy. Very weird in side decorations etc, but cool

What a wonderful place! The outside seating is great for beautiful views but inside seating is also…read morevery nice. Everything is clean and feels high end but it's also casual. We stopped here on our way home and our waitress was super sweet. I asked her to surprise me-which I know most waitresses aren't a fan of- but I have never been disappointed yet. I got the meatloaf and it was phenomenal! It was a lot of food though. If I didn't live so far it would be great for leftovers but I don't think it will survive the 7 hour drive to get home.

Let me start by saying the food was delicious, well prepared, appetizingly plated with nice…read moreportions. I ordered the pasta with 50/50 sauce and added grilled salmon. It was yummy. My hubby ordered the shrimp and grits - it's a different take on the dish than most "shrimp and grits" and it was outstanding. There is limited outside seating so we were glad to get a table. Inside seating seemed sterile and was quite loud. I am glad our meal and table were great because the service was not. The restaurant appeared normally busy and we saw the other servers regularly checking in on their customers. Our server, Brianna, greeted us with an attitude and it continued for the entirety of the meal. She never checked in to see if we needed anything. Once when we were able to get her attention and asked for more water, she literally looked at our water bottle, saw it was about 1/4 full, rolled her eyes and told us she would get us more when she got a chance. When she did bring a new water bottle, she placed it on our table with the same attitude she arrived with and never spoke a word. Her attitude only improved when she appeared with her electronic device happily announcing our bill. We had to ask to see the ticket - we always check to make sure everything is accounted for. She seemed annoyed but complied. We would definitely eat here again because the food was that good. We would not stay though if our only server option was Brianna.

I walked past this place so many times, just didn't know what I was missing. It's a funky little…read morehole in the wall but great service from some of the nicest bartenders I ever met. Whether you're looking for a coffee drink made to order and a danish (They're so good!) or a cold beer on tap (they also have a large selection of bottles and cans) or a glass of wine or a cocktail, this is a great place to relax. If you're hungry check out the food truck menu! Everything from burgers to fantastic chicken salad sandwiches to the best roast beef sandwich I've had in Franklin! It's all good! They have live music on certain nights and trivia night. I love this place!!!

Enjoyed immensely 5$ margaritas and 5 $ chicken quesidilla on Cinco de Mayo! Would do it again lolread more

We enjoyed a nice beverage just after The Scotsman Public House opened. The decor was beautiful and…read morethe staff were very attentive. We played three games of pool. The atmosphere was so cool! We will definitely be back!

Off the chart!! Will be back to try the food menu…read more Whiskey menu is fun and the live music was enjoyable

Holy portion sizes!!!! I thought, "let's get a couple appetizers for brunch!" The Poutine is a…read morestartling amount of food. Should 100% be on the entree menu! Deviled eggs are some of the best I've had, ever! Country fried steak was obviously cut from some prehistoric bird! Just a massive slab of delicious fried meat over biscuits and topped with gravy and an egg! Eggs Benedict was also excellent and a huge portion. BLTA we also really good and came with a ton of fries. Bring your appetite or ask about portion size before hand! Just a wonderful experience! This will be on our list everytime we visit!

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.

So glad we came here for our 2 year anniversary dinner. Madisons downstairs was booked but the…read moremanager up in the Hummingbird Lounge on 7/6 took great care of us. She got us the perfect table in the corner and made us feel so special. Food and ambiance is unbeatable. We found our new favorite spot!

Cool vibe and excellent cocktails!!! Smoked Old Fashioned is a can't miss. Unfortunately, I have…read morehad mixed experiences with the service at Hummingbirds, so no five star for you!