On The Verandah

4.5 (931)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

1536 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions

..on the Verandah inspires with American Fusion Fine Dining in Highlands' most scenic setting overlooking Lake Sequoyah. Featuring a unique array of appetizer and entrée recipes from the world over - the fine cuisines of Asia, Europe and the Americas are represented. We use the freshest ingredients available, including locally-grown produce and fresh seafood daily. Menu items include chicken, fresh seafood, Char-Grilled Angus Beef and Chops, pasta and children's menu. After dinner, indulge in one of our many desserts, made in-house. Come sample a Highlands tradition - Sunday champagne brunch from 11am - 2pm. Stop by the Dugout Bar for a small plate, appetizer and a cocktail, beer or glass of wine! Relax with friends after work, before dinner and through the evening.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.ontheverandah.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For a truly memorable event, ask us about catering your private party, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, business meeting, luncheon or dinner party. Select from a wide choice of unique dishes influenced by cuisines from around the world.
Private party facilities
We have been serving our unique cuisine for years in Highlands' most scenic setting. Over those years we have hosted wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, bridal luncheons, business seminars, class reunions and many other functions. Let us bring our years of experience in creative food, design and personal service to make this special occasion match your dreams. Enjoy the private use of the verandah dining room, the inside dining room or exclusive use of the entire restaurant. Select from a wide choice of unique dishes influenced by cuisines from around the world.

Location
1536 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Neighborhood
Highlands / Sapphire
Cross street
US 64 West
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Enjoy the music of Chad Reed on Friday and Saturday night.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Spinach Salad$11.50
Maple Dressing, Goat Cheese, Toasted Almonds, Fried Shallot
Buttermilk Caesar Salad$11.50
Romaine, French Bread Croutons, Shaved Parmesan
Baby Iceberg Wedge$11.50
Blue Cheese Dressing, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Red Onion, Tomato
Vietnamese Spring Salad$10.50
Shredded Napa, Pickled Onion, Cilantro, Mint, Local Greens, Nuoc Cham Dressing, Fried Shallot

Entrees

Spicy Thai Coconut Shrimp$27.00
Coconut Curry, Purple Sticky Rice
Fresh North Carolina Trout$24.00
Lemon or Pecan Brown Butter
Maine Lobster Picatta$36.00
Fried Capers, Lemon-Thyme Beurre Blanc
Grilled NC Bone in Chop$32.00
Chipotle Chile Onion Relish
Coq Au Vin Braised Natural Chicken$26.00
Red Wine, Tomato, Mushrooms, Applewood Smoked Bacon, Greens, Polenta
Seared Scallops over Angel Hair Pasta$27.00
Ginger Scallion Sauce
Pan Seared Duck$28.00
Apricot Curry Glaze
Chargrilled Angus Filet$37.00
Mushrooms, Asparagus, Tomato, Red Wine Sauce

Wines

'13 Davis Family, "Rosè de Noir" Sparkling, Dutton Ranch, California$15.00
'15 Rock Wall Wine Co., Sparkling Brut Noir, North Coast$15.00
NV Langlois, Brut, Cremant de Loire, France$15.00
'15 Rock Wall Wines, Sparkling Grenache Rosè, North Coast$15.00
NV Broadbent, Vinho Verde Rosè, Portugal$12.00
'15 Henri Perrusset, Macon-Villages, Bourgogne, France$12.00
'14 Tank Garage, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Chardonnay, Napa Valley$18.00
'16 Santa Barbara, Verdicchio dei Jesi, Marche, Italy$12.00
'15 Domaine Fournier, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France$11.00
'15 Hugel, "Gentil," Pinot Gris, Alsace, France$10.00
'15 Carl Graff, Riesling, Mosel, Germany$10.00
'15 Soter, "Planet Oregon" Pinot Noir, Oregon$14.00
'14 TRIM, Cabernet Sauvignon, California$12.00
'13 Llama, Malbec, Argentina$11.00
'12 Monticello Vineyards, Merlot, Estate, Napa Valley$14.00
'13 Rock Wall Wine Co., Tannat, California$13.00
'14 Highway 12, Red Blend, Sonoma$12.00

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at On The Verandah.

4.5

(931)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
2.4Value

Noise • Moderate

931 Reviews

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LisaS
Atlanta4 reviews
5.0
Dined on September 13, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great ambiance and wonderful food. The service was outstanding. I would recommend On The Verandah to everyone I know
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Cindy Gold
Richmond15 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 25, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Always great food and evening view of the lake
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ThomasB Gold
Western NC8 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 5, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We found the food to be very good. The setting on the lake was nice. Unfortunately the service could have been better. We were early (6 pm) with not that many tables full. It took the server well over 5 minutes to come to the table. We had to wait a little after we finished our main course for the server to come and see about desert. When it came time to pay the bill it took quite a while after we provided the credit card for the server to return with receipt to sign. Even though business was starting to pick up it still took too long to return for us to sign the receipt.
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PatriciaM
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on August 4, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful setting with outstanding food and service.
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CIVAPres Gold
Chicago39 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 2, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
We’ve been to On the Verandah many times. Food and service has always been excellent. This was our first Sunday brunch. Noise level was high due to an overly enthusiastic piano player. His was talented but choice of songs yielded a noise level which made conversation difficult where we were seated — which was inside and not on the porch. Service was a bit slower than normal. My Eggs Benedict ham was tough. That said, we will be back.
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KerryG
South Carolina21 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 31, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very pretty setting on the lake. Good service. Food was okay-but I would return for the overall experience.
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StokesM Gold
Baton Rouge7 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 26, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Terrific food and view
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PaulO
Tampa1 review
5.0
Dined on July 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Karen and I have eaten all over the world in some amazing restaurants and experienced some Michelin rated chefs. We found the cuisine at "On The Verandah" to be not only excellent but imaginative. A small, be very creative, selection of international wines made the evening ever that much more special. Who would have thought a restaurant on a mountain road outside of Highlands could have been so good? Before we left we made reservations for a week later, and cancelled our reservation to another well regarded restaurant in town. That should tell you something!
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago181 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 16, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An exceptional meal from start to finish. The wedge and spinach salads were delicious, as were the lobster and local trout entrees. Ask for a table on the terrace overlooking the lake, for a truly lovely setting.
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tish06 Gold
New York City8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 14, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can’t wait to go back! Might be the best restaurant in Highlands. Fabulous food, ambiance with friendly and knowable staff.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Fusion / Eclectic
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
Website
http://www.ontheverandah.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
For a truly memorable event, ask us about catering your private party, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, business meeting, luncheon or dinner party. Select from a wide choice of unique dishes influenced by cuisines from around the world.
Private party facilities
We have been serving our unique cuisine for years in Highlands' most scenic setting. Over those years we have hosted wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, anniversary celebrations, bridal luncheons, business seminars, class reunions and many other functions. Let us bring our years of experience in creative food, design and personal service to make this special occasion match your dreams. Enjoy the private use of the verandah dining room, the inside dining room or exclusive use of the entire restaurant. Select from a wide choice of unique dishes influenced by cuisines from around the world.

Location
1536 Franklin Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Neighborhood
Highlands / Sapphire
Cross street
US 64 West
Parking details
Private Lot
Entertainment
Enjoy the music of Chad Reed on Friday and Saturday night.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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On The Verandah

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Small Plates

Fried Beer-Battered Calamari$10.50

Maine Lobster Picatta$16.00

Thai Shrimp Appetizer$12.50

Antipasto Plate$12.50

Salads

Spinach Salad$11.50

Buttermilk Caesar Salad$11.50

Baby Iceberg Wedge$11.50

Vietnamese Spring Salad$10.50

Entrees

Spicy Thai Coconut Shrimp$27.00

Fresh North Carolina Trout$24.00

Maine Lobster Picatta$36.00

Grilled NC Bone in Chop$32.00

Coq Au Vin Braised Natural Chicken$26.00

Seared Scallops over Angel Hair Pasta$27.00

Pan Seared Duck$28.00

Chargrilled Angus Filet$37.00

Wines

'13 Davis Family, "Rosè de Noir" Sparkling, Dutton Ranch, California$15.00

'15 Rock Wall Wine Co., Sparkling Brut Noir, North Coast$15.00

NV Langlois, Brut, Cremant de Loire, France$15.00

'15 Rock Wall Wines, Sparkling Grenache Rosè, North Coast$15.00

NV Broadbent, Vinho Verde Rosè, Portugal$12.00

'15 Henri Perrusset, Macon-Villages, Bourgogne, France$12.00

'14 Tank Garage, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Chardonnay, Napa Valley$18.00

'16 Santa Barbara, Verdicchio dei Jesi, Marche, Italy$12.00

'15 Domaine Fournier, Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley, France$11.00

'15 Hugel, "Gentil," Pinot Gris, Alsace, France$10.00

'15 Carl Graff, Riesling, Mosel, Germany$10.00

'15 Soter, "Planet Oregon" Pinot Noir, Oregon$14.00

'14 TRIM, Cabernet Sauvignon, California$12.00

'13 Llama, Malbec, Argentina$11.00

'12 Monticello Vineyards, Merlot, Estate, Napa Valley$14.00

'13 Rock Wall Wine Co., Tannat, California$13.00

'14 Highway 12, Red Blend, Sonoma$12.00

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable