Highlands Supper Club — Restaurant in Highlands

My mom came to visit me in South Carolina and we took a day trip to Cashiers and the Highlands. The reviews and menu for this restaurant looked excellent so we decided to try. Immediately, we loved the treehouse type look of the restaurant. It felt comfortable and relaxing and we enjoyed our table by the fireplace and large windows. Teddie was our server and he was personable and made our meal very enjoyable. We started with the biscuits and they were perfect. We could have eaten a dozen. The slight saltiness on the biscuit plus sweetness from the honey butter was a delicious balance. My mom ordered a salad and also asked if she could get the kids pasta. They were fine with this. I ordered the hanger steak with chimichurri. I substituted the carrots for Mac and cheese. I do like my steak more medium to well done though I know this cut tends to be cooked more rare. So I was ok with it being a bit less tender because of the preparation I preferred. The flavor was spot on and both sides were delicious. Although we were fairly full, peach cobbler is my mom’s favorite so we had to split one for dessert. Again, it was terrific. It had the right level of sweetness and the peaches were the right texture and ripeness. It did seem like there were too many people or tables for one server to handle about midway through our meal. We would have liked to have been checked on and had our dessert order taken a bit sooner and without needing to flag down Teddie. He was working really hard and moving nonstop so it definitely wasn’t an oversight on his part. We have since recommended this restaurant to others and wished we were in the area longer because we would have come back for...

The setting couldn't have been more inviting. I mean who doesn't want to eat in an historic old log cabin converted to an upscale casual restaurant in the mountains? Not that that's a guarantee the food will be any good, but there are worse places to start.

The thing about this experience was that the food did live up to the surroundings. Every once in awhile you have a meal that lingers in the mind. One that you start missing before you've even eaten your last bite. One that you would travel for.

There were signs.

Anytime you see heirloom grits on a menu, your antennae should go up. It tells you a lot about the mentality of the place, about their willingness to spend time, money, and effort to produce exceptional food. In this case it was Anson Mills grits. Then when you see it's served with seared elk tenderloin, lashed with demi-glace and supported by a few stalks of seared asparagus you may want to sign up for that program on the spot. We did.

The collard greens side dish was garnished with smokey Benton's bacon (another antennae raising favorite) and spiked with a bit of tang and heat. Enough to nudge a taste bud or two.

Finally, the mac and cheese was passed around. No complaints here. There wasn't a morsel left on anyone's plate.

To say I've talked about that meal several times since returning home would be an understatement. I'm guessing the elk was farm-raised because of its perfect tenderness and mild flavor. Everything on that plate, and I mean everything, was cooked perfectly.

Hands down this was my favorite meal of the trip. Could not imagine returning to Highlands and not...

A Memorable Evening at Highlands Supper Club

What a wonderful experience! From the moment we arrived, the staff was professional, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable, setting the tone for a perfect evening. We started our night at the bar, where the selection of specialty cocktails was not only creative but the perfect way to kick off our evening.

Once our guests arrived, we were promptly escorted to our table in the cozy fireplace room — a space I now hope to request every time we return. It was private, yet still offered a great view of the lively energy in the restaurant. Truly the best of both worlds!

Our dining experience was nothing short of exceptional. We began with the biscuits and whipped butter, which were absolutely mouthwatering — crispy, buttery edges with a soft, melt-in-your-mouth center. They were so good we immediately ordered a second plate for the table!

Next, I enjoyed a plate of the most exquisite oysters — fresh, and delicate— leaving me already dreaming about my next visit just to have them again. My salad that followed was crisp, fresh, and beautifully balanced. Every bite of our meal was thoughtfully prepared and flawlessly executed.

Highlands is so fortunate to have such a thriving dining scene, and the Highlands Supper Club is an extraordinary addition to the list of world-class restaurants in the area. We cannot wait to return and create more unforgettable memories here.

Thank you to the entire team for such a memorable evening — we’ll...