Restaurants
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.
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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.
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 in Sapphire Valley, serves up delicious Mexican food in a an upscale casual environment. Come and enjoy an experience full of traditions at Casa […]
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 […]
DonLeon’s
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DonLeon’s
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DonLeons is located at 462 Dillard Road, complete with a comfy dining room and outdoor dining. He’s serving up a Home Cooking’ Diner menu of Gyros, Chicken Pitas, Burgers, Philly […]
Duck Hawk Provisions
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Duck Hawk Provisions
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Outside, bocce balls roll, dogs lounge by the firepit, and neighbors share a glass of something good. Inside, it’s all about warmth, conversation, and the simple pleasure of being together. […]
Dusty’s Superette
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Dusty’s Superette
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Reminiscent of a simpler time, this 2nd generation grocery has everything on your list and then some. Known for its excellent butcher shop and fresh meats, you’ll discover artisanal crackers, […]
El Manzanillo
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El Manzanillo
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Four65 Woodfire Bistro and Bar
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Four65 Woodfire Bistro and Bar
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Artisan sourdough pizza from wood-fired ovens, cast-iron sandwiches, salads and small plates. Handcrafted with local ingredients.
Grand Olde Station
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Grand Olde Station
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The Grand Olde Station is a premier and authentic restaurant that has been proudly serving the Lake Toxaway area and beyond since 2021. Since then, our mission has been to […]
Dining Articles
From cozy cafés to white‑tablecloth gems, the Highlands‑Cashiers Plateau has never been short on flavor — and our past dining articles prove it. Think of this collection as your personal treasure map to the region’s most delicious discoveries. Whether you’re hunting for your next date‑night spot, craving a locals‑only favorite, or simply love reading about good food, these stories serve up plenty of inspiration (and maybe a little hunger) along the way.
A Season Made for Comfort
A celebration of the dishes, drinks, and places across the Highlands‑Cashiers Plateau that make winter feel warmer and deeply delicious.
Sunshine in a Tuna Dip
Duck Hawk Provisions blends café, market, and wine shop energy with Jason Dauble’s signature 30A Tuna Dip.
Winter’s Pour
Cold days call for wines with character, reach for bottles that feel like trusted friends, alive with personality and story.
Don Leon’s: A Legacy Continued
Highlands’ go‑to spot for gyros, Reubens, and beer‑burgers now welcomes the Avila family’s story and flavors.
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.
Dining Events
Looking for something delicious to do? Our dining events roundup is your go‑to guide for what’s cooking across the Plateau. From chef‑driven pop‑ups to wine‑soaked evenings and seasonal tastings, this is where you’ll find the moments worth savoring. Think of it as your backstage pass to the flavors, fun, and foodie happenings that keep our mountain towns buzzing. Dive in and discover what’s on the menu next.
