18 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Highlands

“Wow! Just wow! Great food, great staff, and a great atmosphere. The evening view of the lake was spectacular. From the moment we walked in we were greeted warmly and that set the tone for the evening. The view from our table overlooking the lake could not have been better -And the food!! We had the Calamari, Caesar salad, Filet Mignon, and the Halibut. Every dish was delicious! I will definitely be visiting again soon. The staff were friendly, helpful, and attentive. A huge thanks to all for making it a great evening.“

“We stopped in after a little road trip from clemson to highlands and found this gem on a busy weekend night. We spoke with the hostess, who was very polite, and were seated promptly. The food was delicious! believe I had the NC trout and my friend had the tomato bisque with some pasta dish. We will be back“

“Cute little brunch place! Staff is very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious!I have to eat gluten free and they were very versed and friendly about helping ensure my meal was safe.Highly recommend that you give this place a try, you won’t be sorry!“

“Outstanding food and service!! The French onion soup was delicious and the filet mignon was cooked to perfection!!! The staff was friendly and helpful. Great atmosphere and location. Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you for the lovely evening.“

“We just ate at Madison's twice this past weekend (Breakfast and Dinner). Both were exceptional. On top of the fantastic food, the service was absolutely delightful. So many restaurants have lost "it" and Madisons hasn't. Wonderful, smiling, knowledgeable waiters and waitresses - really made both of our experiences stand out. Thank you!“

“Over-priced but good food. It was a 30 min wait to get seated. We had a soup, spring rolls and the Risotto shrimp fritters. 16$ for three fritters that didn’t taste of any shrimp is ridiculous! The soup was really good though. Having mentioned on the menu that they charge 4$ for sharing food feels like nickel and dime-ing and a super cheap thing to do.“

“The words ‘divine’, ‘delectable’, and ‘delirious’ don’t begin to describe the delicious experience of dining at the ugly dog. I got the ribeye dinner special with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The steak was ginormous, tender, and flavorful. It had a perfect sear without being overly charred and had a “melt in your mouth” buttery texture. A lot of restaurants in my opinion prepare asparagus either too raw or too soggy but my asparagus tonight had the perfect balance of tenderness and crunch. Both sides were seasoned to perfection and the minced garlic on the asparagus balanced out the “green vegetable” taste beautifully without overcompensating. The gravy on the mashed potatoes was really savory and took the otherwise average side to the next level and made every sin-filled calorie worth it. This restaurant is now my new go-to spot in the highlands area.“

“Asia house by far is the best restaurant in Highlands hands down.the sweet and sour civk is the bomb.but one of the best things about Asia house is the service.and specifically the white guy,matthew.u can't miss him bc he's the only American white guy in the floor.he made or stay exceptional and made sure we were good every few minutes but not enough to be a pain.everynody there is absolutely great people.tom Josephine Danny and Matthew are examples of how resturants should be run.excepionaal service.sushi extraordinary.give them a try and u won't regret it“

“The pizza was amazingly tasty. You can tell they wanted to get the crust just right. If you’re well-done person, just ask and I’m sure they can darken it up a little, but I like it this way. It’s got the right mixture of ingredients from the sauce to the cheese to the pepperoni. It stands on its own without even adding anything. I did put a little Parmesan and black pepper on it that I thought was pretty good.Waffle fries are crunchy soft inside. I think they probably double fry them. Very impressed. This was great food.“

“We came to Sapphire NC for a visit from Atlanta Ga! We ate at Mica’s twice in 4 days that we spent here! Food was amazing both times ! Staff was incredible not only in service but the way they worked together was great as well ! Highly recommend !!“

“My husband and I have visited every year we come to Sapphire Valley. They have the best service, prices on the food and bar beverages are excellent and everything tastes awesome. I got the nachos fajitas cancon with a Bahama momma and hubby got fajitas with beef, shrimp and scallops with a margarita. This trip we may have to go twice while we're here.“

“Sandwich shop in a farmers market with outside picnick tables. Food of exceptional quality. Top few Cuban sandwiches I've had and I've tried at least 50 different versions. Best was at an authentic Cuban place in Florida but this one was right up there.“

“Great large indoor and outdoor area that is pet friendly. We tried a few beers that were good, not spectacular but good. We had the Brussels (really good!) and the smash burger (okay). We got to be out for the eclipse which was awesome after a great local hike as well. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.“

“Cashiers offers a number of good restaurants, though some may be closed in the off season. If you don't want to drive to Brevard Cashiers has options. The Ugly Dog pub is a great choice. Good food served fast. The place was not crowded in March. The manager made the rounds to check on us. My wife needed gluten free. They don't have GF bread ? but they offered to give her the sandwich on the plate, no bun. They have a full bar with two big screen TV's over the bar. If you are in the area and don't want a chain restaurant, it's a good option.“

“Passing through, Took a random chance on Chile Loco. We are beyond glad we did. For one the people are super nice. We got the Mexican style tacos, and they were amazing! My husband ended up trying all meats… and still end up ordering two more. The Al pastor and chorizo were definitely our top favorites. My kid ended up with the hard tacos (ground beef) and she left nothing! We also got horchata! It’s was delicious!!! This place is a must try! It’s clean, people are friendly and it’s delicious! Wish I would have taken more pics ? but we were too busy enjoying all the food.“

“Loved our dinner. The only glitch was initially after being seated it took them a long time to take a drink order. The restaurant wasn't super busy but they were more attentive to their larger parties. We had to reach out to ask someone to come over. After that our service improved and we had a fabulous meal and lovely dining experience.“

“This is our favorite restaurant in Cashiers. Apparently, it's the favorite of lots of other folks, too! During season, there can be a line. Their sandwiches are delicious, and are always fresh. If we are anywhere near, we'll be stopping at Cornucopia. They seem to have plenty of parking, though you might sometimes have to search a bit for a spot during the busy times. The atmosphere is relaxed, and the restaurant has an open feel that makes you feel comfortable. I think you'll like eating here.“

“Burger was quite good, omelet was okay. Got strange looks from what must be locals when we came in. Service was good. Order took a long time to arrive and two tables that came in after us received their food first. Server was much more attentive to the other tables. I wouldn't stop here again on my way through but wouldn't advise you against it.“