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. *Cup/Bowl
Sugar-Cured Bacon, Cherrywood Farm Lettuce, Ripe Tomato, Arugula-Pesto Mayo, Toasted 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
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
Cooked to Your Liking* Local Wagyu Beef Patty, American Cheese, Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Brioche Bun, Served with Kettle Chips.
Add Bacon $2
Add Pimento Cheese $2
Penne Pasta, Grilled Chicken Breast, Exotic Mushrooms, Artichoke Hearts, Roasted Red Peppers
Tossed in Arugula-Pesto Cream Sauce
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
Athens, GA 6.6% ABV
Bozeman, MT 4.1% ABV
CLASSIC BEER
St. Louis, MO, 4.2% ABV
Milwaukee, WI, 4.2% 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
Hecht & Bannier, Côtes de Provence, France
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
Rosé Méthode Champenoise, Napa, California
CLASSIC COCKTAILS
Wild Turkey 101 Bourbon, Housemade Old Fashioned Blend, Angostura, Orange Bitters
American Honey Whiskey, Weldon Mills Peach Elderflower Whiskey, Fresh Lemon Squeeze, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Reposado Tequila, Housemade Jalapeño Juice, Lime Syrup & Sour, Cointreau, Tajín Rim
SIGNATURE COCKTAILS
Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Housemade Spiced Apple “Syrup”, Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Housemade Chai Syrup, Half-and-Half, over Ice
Housemade Pear Preserves, Luxardo Cherry, Your Choice of Brandy, Barrel-Aged Gin, Bourbon, or Mezcal, over Ice with Maple Sugar Smudge
Blood Orange Purée, Vodka, Splash of Disaronno, Shaken
SOUL WARMERS
Rittenhouse Rye, Local Honey, Fresh Squeezed Lemon, Hot Water, Cinnamon Stick, Fresh Grated Nutmeg
Housemade “Butter Batter”, St. Elizabeth Allspice Dram Goslings Dark Rum, Hot Water
Butterscotch Schnapps, Rumchatta, Five Farms Irish Cream, Amarula, Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream or Cherry Heering, Finished with Housemade Butterscotch Whipped Cream
Catalpa Malbec, Brandy, Citrus, Blend of Spices
APRÉS DINNER
Equal Parts Remy Martin VSOP and Grand Marnier, Served Hot or Warmed
Equal Parts Courvoisier VS and D.O.M. Bernedictine
Chocolate Liqueurs, Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Half-and-Half, Served with a Chocolate Drizzle