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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For as long as it’s been in Highlands Plaza, 4118 has served as a beacon for those seeking comfort food embellished with modern palate-pleasing touches, a clever bar and, this […]

Bucks Coffee Cafe

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Bucks Coffee Cafe

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Bucks Coffee Café is a beloved Cashiers gathering spot where great coffee, fresh pastries, and genuine community spirit come together. From their signature Café Campesino roast to handcrafted treats from […]

Calders Coffee Cafe

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Calders Coffee Cafe

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Calders Coffee Cafe is located in Highlands, featuring coffee, tea, New York bagels, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and treats. Read Article

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.  […]

Don Leon’s

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Don Leon’s

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Highlands has plenty of restaurants, but only one where the gyro has a following that borders on civic pride, the Reuben inspires near-poetic devotion, and the beer-burger routinely converts first-timers […]

Duck Hawk Provisions

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Duck Hawk Provisions

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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. Read […]

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, […]

Four65 Woodfire Bistro and Bar

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Four65 Woodfire Bistro and Bar

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Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar blends world-class flavors with heartfelt hospitality, making every visit a memory. Artisan sourdough pizza from wood-fired ovens, cast-iron sandwiches, salads and small plates. Handcrafted with […]

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 […]

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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.

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Artisans Behind Every Bite

Issue: August 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Grey Fox Grocery celebrates the makers behind its foods, connecting shoppers with the artisans whose hands and stories shape every bite.

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Dusty’s Marks 75 Years

Issue: August 2026 by: Mary Jane McCall

Dusty’s Rhodes Superette celebrates 75 years as a family‑run Highlands landmark rooted in tradition and hometown hospitality.

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Village Pantry’s Surprising Evenings

Issue: August 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Village Pantry celebrates its second anniversary with new lunch offerings, expanded programs, and surprise pop‑up dinners that have become some
of Cashiers’ most coveted reservations.

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Oysters, Stories, and Seafood

Issue: August 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

The 8th Annual Oyster and Seafood Fest brings chefs, music, and lively oyster lore back to The Farm at Old Edwards for a night of exceptional seafood and shared stories.

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Pancakes That Lift a Community

Issue: August 2026 by: Mary Jane McCall

The Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Pancake Breakfasts bring neighbors together while funding scholarships that help local students build their futures.

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Highlands Bistro’s Chicken Marsala

Issue: August 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Highlands Bistro blends longtime Don Leon’s favorites with new dishes shaped by Juan Avila’s decades in Italian kitchens.

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Honors for Outstanding Cellars

Issue: August 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Four area restaurants earned top Wine Spectator honors this year, celebrating curiosity, craftsmanship, and the joy of discovering a new favorite bottle.

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Tablas Creek’s Rare Rhône Journey

Issue: August 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Tablas Creek’s decades‑long commitment to Rhône varietals – once unfamiliar to American wine drinkers – has evolved into a defining legacy marked by purity, clarity and joyful, distinctive wines.

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Summer Evenings at Stubborn Bull

Issue: August 2026 by: Marlene Osteen

Stubborn Bull channels Spanish roots and Mediterranean brightness into a confident, summer‑driven menu that matches the restaurant’s lively, unmistakable buzz.

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.

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