We had been driving for 2+ hours headed to our airb&b and stop here to kill some time. Best…read moredecision ever, staff was super friendly, they have several TV's and had the sound on for the football game. Had the pleasure of meeting the owners who were just as amazing! Staff recommended so many things to do. They have a great selection of beer & wine as well as a full bar. Definitely stop by for a drink or two

Such a cozy bar. Wish I could have stayed all day. Everyone is very friendly…read more The cold brew martini was phenomenal.

This restaurant we have meet up another Yelp couple for dinner. It is great place in the mountain…read moreto eat. They have night time entertainment with local live music. Parking is at the back of plaza. There three restaurants own by same person including this restaurant. Their menu is attractive. We also find out their Thursday night special. They have the prime rib special a deal. The cost is a steal. The prime rib is roasted with a thick cut. It come with sautéed veggies and mash potatoes. The meat is tender and juicy. Very good piece of steak. I like the rolls with great butter. The last local ale taste very good. This restaurant is actually located at busy Banner Elks. The service is good. The close out with payments is a bit slow. Otherwise they are good. Love to visit them if I vacation here again.

We grabbed some drinks from the bar after coming back from a day of skiing! Service was very…read morefriendly and the Martinis were good! We wanted to stay out longer, and the bartenders were helpful telling us where to head to next after they closed.

We had reservations and were promptly seated. Food was delicious and servers were great. Very…read morecasual atmosphere but we were too close to bar and there was a loud party sitting there. They made a custom mocktail that was delicious.

The staff were friendly and helpful, super attentive and pleasant. The food was excellent! Tiramisu…read morewas perfect. Garlic knots fresh out of the oven. Everything we ate was delicious. The atmosphere was relaxed and the place was nicely decorated. Good for couples and families. Highly recommend.

This place is SO CUTE!! Like... chic, cozy, and completely unexpected for a little mountain town…read more It feels like you've stumbled into a hidden gem that you almost don't want to tell people about, but also absolutely have to!! We popped in before a late dinner reservation and I'm so glad we did, because they're only open Friday-Sunday from 5-9 PM--blink and you'll miss it. The vibes are immaculate. Think live music, low lighting, and the kind of atmosphere that makes you want to stay longer than you planned... and almost miss your dinner reservations lol.... The staff was beyond friendly, truly made us feel right at home from the second we walked in. We didn't order food since we were heading to dinner, but the chef was so proud of his menu that he brought out a sample of the soup of the night (some kind of green gourmet magic), and wow... it was delicious. It made us a little bummed that we had reservations and debate just staying and trying more of the food. Drinks were phenomenal, service was top-tier, and the whole experience just felt special. If you're in town while they're open, do not miss this spot. It's giving hidden gem vibes, it's giving main character energy vibes, it's giving... I need to go back immediately instead of writing this review lol

Hidden gem. Short weekend getaway for us and just wanted to grab a nice drink somewhere with…read moreambience. Highlands was perfect. We ordered three different drinks and they were well poured. We tried three different entrees and each were unique and carefully prepared. I thought the complimentary soup was a great idea and we actually ordered a few bowls because it was so good. They freshly ground after dinner coffee and the deserts hit the spot. Very, very nice.! I personally enjoyed that there was only one family with a child. It was nice to have a quiet dinner, with jazz in the background and nice drinks in a place you can have good conversation over excellent food. Well done.!

Not pictured - crab cake & Caesar salad & sticky toffee pudding…read more Every food dish was amazing!! My martini was great. Quiet restaurant & staff was very friendly. Service was quick as well. On the pricier side & small ish portions, but I felt that the food was worth it.

LP on Main is one of those spots that just feels good the moment you walk in. It's warm, it's…read morecharming, it's got that little mountain-town magic going on, and on the night of the annual Banner Elk Christmas parade, it was packed. Honestly, it looked exactly the way a restaurant wishes it looked every night in December. And that wine list is impressive. They've curated it well. We started strong. The BBQ shrimp over grits was the star of round one. The grits were phenomenal, silky and flavorful, the kind of grits that make you pause and appreciate how simple things can be done exceptionally well. The fries were perfect, crisp and hot, and the beet salad was fresh and bright. And then... the lull. There was a noticeably long gap between appetizers and mains, you could see the food flow from the kitchen just stop. Our server mentioned a chef was out sick, which we totally understood, especially on a night when the whole town seemed to be out celebrating. But the wait was long enough that it changed the rhythm of the meal. When the entrées arrived, mine had clearly been living under a heat lamp a little too long. I ordered the bison meatloaf. The meatloaf itself was good, nothing to complain about but nothing to rave about. The mac and cheese, though -- gummy, sticky, just not its best moment. My husband ordered the cioppino, and the flavor was really good, but it was served in such an oversized bowl that you practically had to tip it to get to the broth -- and cioppino is all about the broth. Still, even with the hiccups, I'd absolutely go back. The charm of the spot, the genuinely excellent starters, the thoughtful wine list, and the overall warmth of the place far outweigh the blip we hit -- and on a wildly busy parade night with a short-staffed kitchen, it's understandable. LP on Main is worth another visit, and I'm confident that on a normal night, the kitchen timing would match the quality of the food they're capable of putting out.

Came in Summer. Great view, good setup. Beers were like $8 each. Friendly bartender (Colby).read more

The most amazing thing about this bar??? The view!!! You ride the ski lift to the top of Beech…read moreMountain to access the bar. The ride up is great with lots of scenic views. The bar was super crowded due the 4th of July weekend. The bartenders had a little difficulty keeping up with the crowd and orders. This is probably not how it is on a non-holiday weekend. The selection of craft beer was good and there is a full bar. There was a small kitchen serving Mexican. We tried the nachos which were tasty. We sat an outside table and listened to the live music. It was a little dirty and no one ever wiped the tables which is the reason for the 4 stars.

Night time ambiance is definitely a bar vibe. Nothing wrong with that, just don't come here…read moreexpecting a relaxing or intimate date night setting. The food was excellent, fried pickled okra was very good, not too sour but perfectly breaded. I had the salad Evangeline and it was just right, a little cajun sampler of crawfish blackened shrimp and fried green tomato's, all sitting atop their house salad. Only complaint was my daughter's green beans were complete mush, as you can see in the picture. Would like to come back for lunch when it's warmer outside, they have a nice looking patio.

Alright for an out of towner parking was very confusing. It appeared to be more in the front but my…read moreGPS brought me around the back where there was maybe 3 parking spots. I picked up my food a shrimp po boy and a seafood platter. The shrimp po boy was pretty good decent amount of shrimp and fries. Could have had a little more remoulade but acceptable. On the other had my wife's shrimp plate was nothing to write home about. The cole slaw was omitted fortunately I checked my order before I left. There were 5 shrimp, a container of Mac and cheese and the cole slaw I had to run down that wasn't in the picture. Do yourself a favor pass on the seafood plate it's not worth 22 bucks.

If you are ever looking for anywhere in the High Country to dine make sure to check out Reid's…read moreCafe. A hidden gem that provides high-quality, seasonal, and locally sourced ingredients -- as well as fresh seafood, oysters, and daily specials. The drinks range from local beers to stunning cocktails, my recent favorite being the Chai Espresso Martini! The elegant unique ambience of the restaurant makes the meal even better and of course the staff always goes above and beyond! On the food menu we had the opportunity to try the Crab of the Day, the Buttermilk Biscuits, and the Tomato & Stracciatella. Definitely don't miss out on this new spring menu! If you love this place check out their sister restaurant the Beacon & other amazing locations including Betty's Biscuits & Pearl's Kitchen!

The food is great and very fresh but portions are very small and prices are high. I will be back if…read moreI want to have a nice dinner but would not frequent due to price and sizes

Be sure what you get is good because they will refuse to give your money back if you didn't like…read moresomething. Makes getting a refund a big deal. Pathetic management.

I visited today with good intentions to cheer on my friends skiing as I sit back and relax in the…read morebar area of Sugar Mountain and work a bit and catching up on personal tasks. Service at best was accurate with a lack of friendliness....until it wasn't accurate. My cocktail came to me incorrectly. I politely went to the bar and asked for it to be remade as I could not have the sugary overload of juice that was placed in the cocktail I order frequently. The bartender Owen was blatantly stated that it was what I ordered & he would remake it for me but I would pay for both...& I would not be receiving a free drink. That made me irritated as I had not asked for a free drink but for what I had ordered to be served correctly. He then called the waitress over to ask me if what he had made was what I ordered. She said it was... which she had apparently miss heard my order. I walked away paying for my drink (that was incorrect) stating that the bartenders handling of the situation was rude and went to talk to management (Shelly) just to let her know that it had occurred. After bringing in the staff that had waiting on me she refunded the money for the drink from the "corporate office" fund completely dismissing the situation as resolved. I handed the $ to the waitress as an extra tip because it was not about that. It was the unprofessional-ism of the bartender Owen. A simple "sorry there must have been a misunderstanding how can I fix this as you have been our patron all day." would have done just fine. I will not be back as problems are easily dismissed by management & there are many awesome places to spend time in this area with better service.

We love coming to the brewery after a day of disc golf! They have a full bar along with their own…read morecraft beers. The food options are bar foods but all delicious. Service is friendly and prices are extremely reasonable. They have both indoor and outdoor seating and the outdoor seating are covered seats. You get to watch the bike riders during the summer and skiers during the winter.

Host was very condescending. Made getting food and drink extremely complicated and talked to my…read morefriend and I with a baby voice. Apparently you get drinks at the table and food at the bar? Yeah that makes sense I guess... She told us we could sit at a table while we made up our mind and then told us we "have to order something to stay there?" We had been there for like a minute or two at this point. And we just got off the slopes... Loaded tater tots were great, host was a miserable woman.