Dining Articles

Taking advantage of the bounty that flourishes in mineral-rich soil, restaurants in Cashiers and Highlands 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.

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A Taste of Cashiers

Issue: November 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Three decades in, Cashiers Farmers Market is more than a place to shop—it’s a place to gather, savor, and stay awhile.

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The Immigrant Feast

Issue: September 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Since immigration is on everyone’s minds these days, it’s worth remembering that Thanksgiving itself is, at its heart, an immigrant feast — and the wines we pour tell that story just as vividly as the food on the table.

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Beyond the Pour

Issue: November 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

From cellar dinners to curated seminars, these wine-focused gatherings during Highlands Food & Wine Festival bring guests closer to the stories behind the bottles—where conversation flows, meals are crafted with intention, and every sip carries meaning.

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Thanksgiving, Made Easy

Issue: November 2025

You needn’t spend your Thanksgiving in the kitchen! Keep this list handy.

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A Taste of the Season

Issue: November 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

Justin Burns’ Butternut Squash Gratin is a creamy, sage-infused side perfect for cozy holiday meals and elegant gatherings.

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Pizza Pies & Patio Vibes

Issue: November 2025 by: Deena Bouknight

With house-made dough, locally sourced ingredients, and inviting indoor and outdoor spaces, Slab Town Pizza offers a gourmet twist on the classic pie experience.

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Duck Hawk Rises

Issue: October 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

A once-silent smokehouse on Highway 64 has been reborn as Duck Hawk Provisions—a vibrant blend of gourmet market, café, and community haven that’s quickly become Cashiers’ newest gathering spot.

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October and Oysters

Issue: October 2025 by: Luke Osteen

On October 18, Highlander Mountain House hosts its beloved Saturday oyster roast, blending fall foliage, Pelican Oysters, craft brews, and live bluegrass into a festive Highlands tradition.

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A Seat at the Story

Issue: October 2025 by: Marlene Osteen

As Highlands Food & Wine fills the town with flavor and festivity, two special dinners at On the Verandah invite guests to gather around the table for evenings of exceptional wine, inspired cooking, and stories shared in
good company.

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 […]

Asia House

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Asia House

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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.

Bryson’s Deli

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Bryson’s Deli

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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 […]

Chile Loco

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Chile Loco

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