Lakeside Restaurant
Known For
Water-view tables with a relaxed, garden-party atmosphere
Lakeside Restaurant earns its instagrammable tag through garden vibes and bright and airy dining that frame the water without being showy about it. The local-favorite crowd here is fiercely loyal for all the right reasons.
🕐Best time to visit: Late June Sunday brunches with the lake at full shimmer
Our Take
Lakeside Restaurant earns its devoted weekend crowd with a bright, garden-adjacent setting that makes brunch feel like an occasion rather than a meal — the people-watching from the right table is genuinely good. It's a charming neighborhood anchor in Highlands that's worth building a slow morning around.
The Vibe
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Location
Downtown
531 Smallwood Ave, Highlands, NC 28741, USA
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