Dining Articles
Taking advantage of the bounty that flourishes in mineral-rich soil, restaurants in Cashiers and Highlands, North Carolina tempt diners with seasonal specialties. The Plateau offers a diverse, award-winning selection of restaurants, ranging from casual to fine dining. Reservations, when offered, are always recommended to ensure you secure a spot at these popular establishments.
Search below to find your next favorite restaurant.
A New Pour on Carolina Way
Western Carolina Brew & Wine is quickly becoming a Highlands favorite for local beer, wine, and live music.
A Crisis of Food
As food insecurity rises and support dwindles, Highlands and Cashiers pantries urgently need community help to nourish their neighbors.
A Cordial Affair
Linda McReynolds’ raspberry cordial blends berries, vodka, and storybook charm into a festive holiday gift.
Highlands Earns Its Stars
Ristorante Paoletti and Lakeside Restaurant earn top Tripadvisor honors, showcasing Highlands’ world-class culinary excellence.
A Special Kind of Soul Food
After Highlands’ Christmas Parade on December 6, enjoy the Church of the Incarnation’s $15 pulled‑pork box lunch, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
Mountain Merry Meals
From Highlands to Lake Toxaway, local kitchens and markets serve festive feasts and cozy take‑home spreads to make Christmas delicious.
Sip by the Fire
In the quiet glow of December, Port and Madeira offer rich, lingering warmth—perfect for fireside toasts and sweet reflections.
Restaurants
4118 Kitchen + Bar
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4118 Kitchen + Bar
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4118 Kitchen and Bar fills a particular niche in the Highlands restaurant landscape. It’s carefully calibrated to foster conversation, from hushed intimacies to lively friend-to-friend-to-friend debates.
4th Street Market
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4th Street Market
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If you haven’t stopped by 4th Street Market in Highlands, you really should. It’s the best place in town to get a delicious meal when you’re in a hurry, all […]
Bella’s Junction Cafe
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Bella’s Junction Cafe
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Bella’s is a small family-owned business co-owned by Gloria Carapazza and Billy Ezechel. Chef, cooks, waiters, and kitchen crew are all family members. They make everything they serve including salad […]
Black Bear Breakfast and Lunch
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Black Bear Breakfast and Lunch
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Black Bear is a brunch restaurant serving American-Mexican inspired breakfast and lunch fare in a laid back atmosphere.
Canyon Kitchen
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Canyon Kitchen
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True to its history and agrarian roots, Lonesome Valley’s Canyon Kitchen offers a humble yet extraordinary connection to food that both sustains and entertains the senses. Massive oak beams define […]
Casa Amigos Bar & Grill
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Casa Amigos Bar & Grill
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Casa Amigos Bar & Grill, located within Sapphire Valley Resort, serves up delicious Mexican food in a an upscale casual environment. Come and enjoy an experience full of traditions at […]
Cashiers Celtic Table
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Cashiers Celtic Table
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Welcome to Cashiers Celtic Table, where traditional Irish and southern hospitality meets contemporary American flair. Our warm, inviting atmosphere creates the perfect setting for both intimate dinners and lively gatherings, […]
Cashiers Farmers Market
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Cashiers Farmers Market
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Cashiers Farmers Market is a family owned and operated business. A specialty grocery and produce market established in 1995. They offer only the freshest seasonal produce from many local growers. […]
Cashiers Valley Smokehouse
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Cashiers Valley Smokehouse
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Cashiers Valley Smokehouse is the perfect casual spot to kick back and enjoy a great meal of honest to goodness pit cooked barbeque pork, chicken or beef, with homemade sauces […]
