Lakes End Cafe & Grill

American Restaurant

Topton, NC

Lakes End Cafe & Grill offers lake-front dining at Lake Nantahala alongside the lake's only marina with boat rentals and fuel service.

  • Lake-front meals during a Lake Nantahala outing
  • Dining combined with boat rentals or marina access
  • Picnic lunches and lakeside supplies

Kelsey Place Restaurant

American Restaurant

Highlands, NC

Highlands Inn offers 31 rooms in a historic 1880 inn downtown, with a Victorian event room and outdoor wedding setting.

  • Historic lodging in downtown Highlands
  • Small, intimate outdoor wedding ceremonies
  • Wedding receptions and rehearsal dinners

Wild Thyme Gourmet

American Restaurant

Highlands, NC

Wild Thyme Gourmet serves Asian-influenced American cuisine in Highlands with a full-service bar and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence received for three years.

  • Dinner featuring Asian-influenced American dishes
  • Wine-focused meals
  • Celebration dining

Gracious Plates on Main

American Restaurant

Franklin, NC

Gracious Plates on Main provides farm-to-fork dining in Franklin, NC, plus lunch, dinner, brunch, catering, and events.

  • Locally sourced meals
  • Farm-to-fork dining
  • Brunch in Franklin, NC

On The Verandah

American Restaurant

Highlands, NC

On The Verandah has served Highlands since 1981, pairing Lake Sequoyah views with fresh seafood and globally inspired dishes.

  • Dinner overlooking Lake Sequoyah
  • Fresh seafood dinners
  • Globally inspired cuisine

Western Sizzlin Steak House

American Restaurant

Franklin, NC

Western Sizzlin serves Gold Dust-seasoned Flamekist steaks and offers steakhouse dining, buffets, and EZCater-powered catering.

  • Flamekist steak
  • Groups seeking steak, chicken, seafood, and buffet options
  • Catering orders through EZCater

American Restaurant in nearby counties

FAQ

Which Macon County restaurants offer brunch?

Gracious Plates on Main serves brunch along with lunch and dinner.

Where can I eat with a Lake Nantahala view?

Lakes End Cafe & Grill is located directly on Lake Nantahala and offers lake-front dining.

Which Highlands restaurants are best suited to a special occasion?

Wild Thyme Gourmet offers celebration dining, a full-service bar, and an extensive wine list. On The Verandah also highlights Lake Sequoyah views, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list.

Do any local restaurants require special reservation arrangements for large parties?

On The Verandah asks parties of nine or more to call to make reservations.