Highlands Tavern Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at Highlands Tavern is a delightful journey into culinary creativity set in the charming town of Highlands, NC. The menu, which changes weekly, features a symphony of fresh, generously seasoned dishes that leave patrons yearning for more.
- Appetizers: Standout offerings include a renowned hummus that has received rave reviews and a decadently delicious bacon appetizer.
- Burgers and Sandwiches: The jalapeno and steak burgers are fan favorites, paired beautifully with inventive sides, reflecting a perfect blend of flavors.
- Salads and Mains: Fresh salads and entrees like chicken curry and tuna offer a wholesome touch, ensuring something for everyone.
- Decadent Desserts: The creme brulee cheesecake is a must-try, leaving a lasting impression long after the meal.
With attentive staff and a cozy ambiance, Highlands Tavern truly embodies the heart of what a tavern should be—inviting, vibrant, and deliciously satisfying. Don't miss this hidden gem!
Salads & Such
205 Wedge
Baby Gem Lettuce. Smoked Bacon Jam, Maytag Blue Cheese, Heirloom Tomato, Shaved Red Onion, Cured Egg Yolk
4th Street Caesar
Grana Padano, Garlic Vinaigrette, Baby Gem, Focaccia, Radish
Beetroot Carpaccio
Goat Chevre, Crostini, Lemon-Dijion Vinaigrette
Panzanella
Heirloom tomatoes, Focaccia, red wine vinaigrette, Basil, Burratta
Yellowfin Tuna Tartare
Sesame Wonton, Avocado, Cucumber, Nori, Cavier, Sesame Chili Sauce
Candied bacon
Thick Cut, locally sourced Honey, Aleppo pepper
Focaccia
Baked fresh and changes daily, chutney, miso butter.
Pork Belly
Chinese 5 spice, Daikon, Kimchi aioli
Butternut Squash
Prosciutto, Brown Butter, Maple, Micro Salad, Candied Walnut
Tavern Jerky
1/4LB hand cut house made jerky varieties, enough to share, but you don't have to
Baked Brie
Honey, Fig, Almonds, Fruit, Chutney, Crostini
Steak Sandwich
Tenderloin, Garlic Aioli, Bourbon Onions, Arugula
Persimmon Salad
Walnut, Brie, Fig, Arugula, Pommagranate, Poppy Vinaigrette
This & That
Main Stays
4TH Street Burger
Confit Tomato, Black Garlic Aloi, house Pickles, Gruyere, arugula, Brioche, Brisket/ Short rib
Curry Chicken
Slow Braised Chicken Thigh, Roasted Tomato, Onion, Garlic Confit, Jasmine Rice, Murgh Makhani
Duck
Allspice- Orange Glaze, Saffron Rice, Acorn Squash
Atlantic Salmon
Watermelon Radish/ Dill Salad, Dijion Vinaigrette
Beetroot Cured Salmon
Radish Salad, Dill, Dijion Vinaigrette
Tuna Tataki
Pickled Enoki, Lime Ponzu, Cucumber
Venison Chop
Sweet Potato, Asparagus, Chanterelle Vinaigrette
4th Street Veggie
Tahini, Heirloom Tomato, Avocado, Sprouts, Pickled Watermelon Radish, Fennel, EVOO, lemon
The Aydelotte
Prosciutto, Brie, Granny Smith Apple, Onion Marmalade, Cibatta
Pressed Sammies
Sweet Treats
Cheesecake
Changes Frequently
Key Lime Pie
changes weekly -Gram Crust, Lime Cavier