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 dinner transportation provided, based on availability. 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 dinner transportation provided, based on availability. 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 dinner transportation provided, based on availability. 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
Sweet and Creamy Tomato-Basil Soup, Buttery Muenster Grilled Cheese on Sprouted Country White Bread
Penne Pasta, Grilled Chicken Breast, Exotic Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers
Tossed in Arugula-Pesto Cream Sauce
Natural Turkey Breast, Sugar-Cured Bacon Melted Provolone, Cherrywood Farm Lettuce, Ripe Tomato, Arugula-Pesto Mayonnaise, Butter-Grilled Country White Bread. Served with Kettle Chips
Cooked to Your Liking* Local Wagyu Beef Patty, Grilled Red and Sweet Onions, Swiss Cheese on Butter-Grilled Country White Bread. Served with Kettle Chips
House-Cooked, Thinly Sliced Corned Beef or Natural Turkey Breast, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, Russian Dressing, Butter-Grilled Organic Country White Bread. Served with Kettle Chips
Cooked to Your Liking* Local Wagyu Beef Patty, American Cheese, Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun, Served with Kettle Chips.
Sugar-Cured Bacon, Cherrywood Farm Lettuce, Ripe Tomato, Arugula-Pesto Mayo, Toasted Country White Bread. Served with Kettle Chips
SAVORY SNACKS
with Housemade Pita Chips
with Madison’s Buttermilk Crackers
with Housemade Everything Flatbread Crackers
Assorted Artisan Cheese with Crackers Crisps and Condiments
Assorted Artisan Charcuterie and Cheese, Crackers, Crisps, House-Pickled Red Onions and Condiments
CRAFT BEER
Asheville, NC | 5.5% ABV
Asheville, NC | 5.5% ABV
Longmont, CO | 6% ABV
Franklin, NC | 6.9% ABV
Asheville, NC | 6.8% ABV
Germany | 6.7% ABV
Germany | 4.8% ABV
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
Rittenhouse Rye, Local Honey, Lemon, Hot Water
Cachaça, Fresh Lime, Sugar, Candied Ginger, Club Soda
Choice of Vodka or Gin with Muddled Fresh Raspberries, Lemon, and Chambord. Finished with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Wild Turkey Honey Bourbon, Weldon Mills Peach Elderflower Whiskey, Fresh Lemon Squeeze, Ginger Beer
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Housemade Chai Mix with Woodford Reserve
Maker’s Mark, Lightly Spiced Honeycrisp Apple Syrup
Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Spiced Mulled Red Wine with a Splash of Brandy
Hot Chocolate with your choice of Rumchata
Butterscotch Schapps, Five Farms Irish Cream
Buffalo Trace, Bourbon Cream or Amarula.
Finished with Butterscotch Whipped Cream
Fresh Kumquat Muddled with Cane Syrup, VLR’s Clove Bitters, Bristow Barrel-Aged Gin
Fresh Figs Muddled with Maple Sugar, Luxardo Cherry, Orange Bitters, Maker’s Mark
MARGARITAS
Reposado Tequila, Jalapeño Juice, Lime Syrup
Cointreau, Sour Mix, Tajín Rim
Blanco Tequila, Crème de Coconut, Fresh Lime Juice
Rice Milk, Sugar Rim