This was our first stop in town for lunch, and it was exactly the kind of fuel you hope for when…read morekicking off a weekend. Four of us grabbed spots at the bar, ordered Aperol Spritzes, and immediately settled in. We shared the salad and the veggie pizza, and on our waitress's advice added pepperoni--and wow, was that the right move. This pizza is the real deal: incredible color, a perfectly crisp, crunchy crust, and layers of flavor that genuinely blew us away. I make pizza at home (yes, with an Ooni), and this is the kind of pie that makes you pause mid‑bite and say, "Okay... they know what they're doing." Not floppy, not overdone--just expertly made and insanely satisfying. The atmosphere sealed the deal. Sitting at the bar felt fun and communal, with friendly locals, fellow visitors, and staff all contributing to the vibe. It was welcoming, lively, and exactly the energy you want when you first roll into town. Phenomenal pizza, great drinks, and a spot that understands hospitality. We'd come back for the pizza alone--but everything else made it even better.

This venue is beautiful! I loved the lights and the olive tree in the midst of the dining area…read more Service was a bit slow, but they were quite busy. As well as the bar was full. Apparently we were very unlucky when it came to bar seating this trip We ordered the burrata to start. It was fresh and absolutely delicious. But our Hot Pig pizza seemed to miss the mark. The sauce that was drizzled on top didn't seem to add anything to the dish. It just kind of fell flat after such a delicious start. We finished off with a bit of gelato which was also super yummy! And the coffee was wonderful but it was served so hot that we had to wait a while before even being able to sip it. Overall it was a good dinner, we just wished we had gone with a different pizza

Customer service as bland as their food. Definitely for tourists. Grocery store if aliens recreated…read moreit. Definitely overpriced obviously. However if I had to service some of the living fossils at this place I would probably be the same way. If you're looking for a good local place, keep looking.

This is an amazing local spot to eat at if you're in Highlands, although it can be a little pricey…read more I ordered a cheeseburger with fries, which costed $16. I also ended up ordering a Coca-Cola. However, it took 19 minutes to come out, but it's also the Fourth of July weekend, so it was kind of busy today. Taste-wise, everything tasted exquisite! The burger tasted very savory, the fries were scrumptious, and you just can't go wrong with a nice Coca-Cola. Can't wait to come back again for another exquisite meal!

My husband and I stopped by for a cocktail and some apps before wrapping up our first day in…read moreHighlands. The staff were as friendly and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. You could tell they had a lot of regulars and it's a place the locals like the hang. We enjoyed the spring rolls the most. They had great flavor and the chili sauce they were served with complimented them well

Not the greatest lunch experience unfortunately. We arrived and stood inside a bit not knowing we…read morewere to seat ourselves. The gentleman behind the bar eventually let us know to sit anywhere so we opted for one of the handful of outdoor tables, as the inside felt a tad gloomy. This male employee brought us some menus and was pleasant. Our female server was not as friendly, however. She took our order with minimal interaction and brought our lunch back quite fast. Upon her placing our food we each had a request...I asked if I could get lettuce for my sandwich and my daughter asked for some dipping sauce. The server was clearly annoyed by our requests and it made us feel pretty unwelcome honestly. We waited for the items long enough our food had started to get cold, so we ended up going ahead without. Eventually she did end up bringing the items and attempted to be slightly more cordial from then on, but truthfully we just felt out of place at that point and ready to move on. As far as the meal was concerned, the food was average, but at fair pricing.

Visited 4/15/26 @ 11:30AM Got Buffalo Pizza, Supreme Pizza…read moreFood was great Service was good Restroom was clean

The Highlands hottie was so good we had it for lunch one day and went back the next day for dinner…read more Cesar salad is big enough to split between two people, the cashier was...in a bad mood I guess (both days). But the pizza was amazing!

We were seated right away. A little annoyed that our party of 5 was seated at a small corner booth…read moretable. Ended up using the back of the booth for our water bottle and condiments and still struggled for space. Buffalo wings were good but not exactly Buffalo. No buttery spicy hot sauce. It was more peppery than buffalo. Wings were cooked perfectly though Reuben is excellent as are the jalapeno Mac bites. Cheese dip was also excellent but we (and the table next to us) had to ask for more chips. Not portioned terribly well. Beer options were very slim (2 on tap from what it gathered). I'm sure there were plenty of bottled options but draft was disappointing. We ordered the ale but they tapped out and brought us brown ale. At 5pm...only a brown and stout on tap. Overall, it was a pretty middling experience but the food was good and they offer a military appreciation discount.

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

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.

We stayed at one of the inns at mill creek and this cafe was in same area. Decided to stop in for…read morebreakfast before exploring. We both got the pimento cheese grits with sausage patty and split an order of the banana bread and pecan praline french toast. The grits were creamy and flavorful. The French toast was fluffy and not overly sweet. Service was good. I'd definitely return if visiting the area.

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.

Went for lunch and food was awesome. Love the flowers on the front porch. So inviting and perfect…read morespot for a summer lunch. Definitely a must try!!! So happy for Juan.

There are many delightful options in Highlands, but this is not one of them!!!…read more I went down for the count with food poisoning from the Tuna Tartare appetizer. The crab salad layer between the tuna and rice was spoiled and I PAID for it all night in the bathroom. To top it all off, all the reviews about the snarky manager are accurate! He was unpleasant at the hostess stand and set the tone for the evening. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Great experience through and through! Emily B was our server and she was as sweet as can be. We…read moreordered a reasonably priced bottle of Sancerre for the table, the oyster special and a wedge salad to start with. All were delicious and fast to the table. We had the primary salad with chicken, the trout BLT, and the chicken and waffles and they did NOT disappoint. Would recommend this restaurant when in the highlands area, the bar is beautiful, the restaurant is decorated modernly and the music they play is perfect for the ambience. Thank you, we'll be back again!