Highlands Smokehouse
Known For
Smoky, unhurried lunches inside a mountain-town classic
Highlands Smokehouse layers exposed brick and a bright and airy dining room in a way that shouldn't work but absolutely does. It's earned its local-favorite status through food that matches the charming storefront's promise.
🕐Best time to visit: When the lunch rush thins around 1:30 p.m.
Our Take
Highlands Smokehouse surprises with a bright, airy charming storefront that shifts the whole atmosphere away from what the name implies — exposed brick and a local-favorite energy make it genuinely memorable. It sits right at the entry point of standout local favorite status, backed by nearly 1,000 reviews.
The Vibe
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Location
Downtown
595 Franklin Rd, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
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