Best Restaurants in Highlands, NC
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Dining at Half-Mile Farm is an invitation to slow down and savor every moment. Begin each morning with an indulgent chef-prepared breakfast featuring organic and locally sourced ingredients—some from our gardens. End your afternoon mingling over complimentary hors d’oeuvres or enjoy casually delicious fare right on site at one of the best eateries in Highlands. Dining at J. Henry Farmhouse Tavern is exclusively for guests of Half-Mile Farm.
Breakfast | 7:30 am - 10 am
Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres | 5 pm - 6 pm
Bar | 12 pm - 10 pm
Bar Food | 12 pm - 8 pm
J. Henry Farmhouse Tavern
Exclusively for hotel guests, our charming tavern invites you to gather for soups, salads, casual bites, and handcrafted cocktails—all paired with sweeping lake views. It’s the ideal place to unwind, mingle, and toast to the day’s adventures.
Two-Course Breakfast
Guests can begin each morning with a two-course, chef-prepared breakfast featuring garden-fresh produce and local ingredients, served in our naturally bright Woodland View Room overlooking the grounds.
Afternoon Social Hour
Reconnect and unwind each afternoon during our complimentary social hour, featuring chef-crafted hors d’oeuvres, friendly conversation, and a welcoming community vibe in the Main House. The social hour is exclusively for guests of Half Mile Farm.
Freshly Baked Cookies
Indulge in the simple joy of savoring freshly baked cookies, available all day. They make for the perfect afternoon pick-me-up or sweet treat to accompany your lakeside stroll.
Welcome Sparkling Wine
Start your stay on a celebratory note with a refreshing glass of Sparkling Wine upon arrival. It’s a delightful way to get settled and toast to your tranquil mountain retreat.
Explore Local Dining
Discover the charming eateries on and around Main Street, and remember that your stay at Half-Mile Farm includes room-signing privileges at the restaurants at Old Edwards Inn, with evening transportation provided. Enjoy some of the best flavors anywhere in Highlands at Madison’s Restaurant, Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar, and Hummingbird Lounge.
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Explore Local Dining
Discover the charming eateries on and around Main Street, and remember that your stay at Half-Mile Farm includes room-signing privileges at the restaurants at Old Edwards Inn, with evening transportation provided. Enjoy some of the best flavors anywhere in Highlands at Madison’s Restaurant, Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar, and Hummingbird Lounge.
VIEW DINING GUIDE
Explore Local Dining
Discover the charming eateries on and around Main Street, and remember that your stay at Half-Mile Farm includes room-signing privileges at the restaurants at Old Edwards Inn, with evening transportation provided. Enjoy some of the best flavors anywhere in Highlands at Madison’s Restaurant, Four65 Woodfire Bistro + Bar, and Hummingbird Lounge.
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J. Henry Farmhouse Tavern
SALADS, SANDWICHES & MORE
SAVORY SNACKS
CRAFT BEER
CLASSIC BEER
St. Louis, MO, 4.2% ABV
Milwaukee, WI, 4.2% ABV
Golden, CO, 5.4% ABV
Mexico City, MX, 4.6% ABV
Amsterdam, Holland, 0.0% ABV
Amsterdam, Holland, Less Than 0.5% ABV
SIX PACK BEERS
WINES BY THE GLASS AND BOTTLE
Jeio, Veneto
Pascal Jolivet ‘Attitude’, Loire Valley
Bodega Viña Nora, Rías Baixas
Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River, California
La Croix de Peyrassol, Côtes de Provence
Washington Hills ‘Late Harvest’, Washington
Bloodroot, Sonoma, California
Château du Trignon, Côtes du Rhône, France
Bodegas Atamisque ‘Catalpa’, Mendoza
Dancing Crow Vineyards, Lake County, California
Veuve Clicquot, Brut NV
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
Wild Turkey Bourbon, Housemade Old Fashioned Blend Angostura, Orange Bitters
Wild Turkey Honey Bourbon
Weldon Mills Peach Elderflower Whiskey
Fresh Lemon Squeeze, Ginger Beer
Choice of Vodka or Gin
with Muddled Fresh Raspberries, Lemon and Chambord
Finished with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Corzo Tequila, Agave Syrup, Fresh Lime, Grapefruit Soda
Cachaça, Fresh Lime, Sugar, Candied Ginger, Club Soda
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Ron Zacapa Aged Rum, Coconut Milk, Lemongrass
Kaffir Lime Leaves, Galangal, Sriracha, Over Ice
Gray Whale Gin, Blueberry-Lemon-Thyme Syrup
Club Soda
Social House Vodka, Limoncello, Lavender Syrup
Lemon Sour, Lemon-Lavender Infused Sugar Rim
Hendrick’s Gin, Crème de Violette, Fresh Lime
Maker’s Mark, Fresh Peaches, Steen’s Cane Syrup
Luxardo Cherry, Bitters
MARGARITAS
Blanco Tequila, Lime Syrup, Cointreau, Sour Mix, Salt Rim
Reposado Tequila, Jalapeño Juice, Lime Syrup
Cointreau, Sour Mix, Tajín Rim
Blanco Tequila, Crème de Coconut, Fresh Lime Juice
Rice Milk, Sugar Rim
Blanco Tequila, Lime, Cantaloupe Syrup, Cointreau
Tajín Rim
Blanco Tequila, Augula, Cucumber, Cilantro, Lime Syrup
Cointreau, Sour Mix, Basil Crystal Rim