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Madison's, Highlands, NC

Madison's

4.7
4.7
2323 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Southern)

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
A Wine Spectator award-winning restaurant since 2005 with “Best of“ awards since 2008, Madison's wine list features an extensive wine cellar. Madison’s sommeliers help with selections. Please contact madisonsreservations@oldedwardsinn.com with any inquiries.

All reservations are for inside Madison's only. Seating outdoors in the Wine Garden or Rooftop Terrace is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Custom celebration cakes may be ordered for the table. 24 hours notice is required. Outside cakes may be served for a $35 cakeage fee.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (828) 787-2525
  • Website
    http://www.oldedwardsinn.com/dining
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Huerta
  • Private party facilities
    The Wine Room is the perfect place for a special dinner for 6 to 14 guests. The Wine Room is an actual wine cellar and has an old world charm where you will dine by candlelight in this elegant venue surrounded by some of the world’s best vintages. For reservations please contact us at madisonsreservation@oldedwardsinn.com
  • Location
    445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
  • Area
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Cross Street
    4th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the Hummingbird Lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,323 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Ambience

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Madison's in Highlands is a beloved dining spot known for its "excellent service" and "delicious food." The ambiance is "lovely," providing a perfect setting for special occasions. Diners rave about the diverse menu offerings and the attentive staff, making it a "must try when in Highlands."

2,323 Reviews

  1. Steve

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic and classically quinticential… food was awesome and great value. Service was great but make sure to make. Reservation. 😎

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  2. Connie

    Jacksonville

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to nice lunch in Highlands. Friendly genteel atmosphere and excellent food.

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  3. Rose

    Raleigh

    22 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely warm decor. Comfy seating. Quiet. It did not seem like what most Relais and Chateau establishments would do on food presentation. My pasta bolognese was tasty but there was too much meat and not enough pasta. An imbalance. The server forgot to bring us the roasted mushrooms side dish. Ok. Honest error. They did give me a rose upon leaving. I would come back.

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  4. Alex

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our service was exceptional and well timed and planned. We had a birthday to celebrate and staying in the hotel so easy to get a reservations. The food was very good, it’s casual fine dining, so the food is elegant and prepared perfectly.

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  5. MegS

    Washington DC

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Setting & service were great; in house baked items-breads, pastas, and pumpkin desert, tasted at least day old.

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  6. Monica

    Coastal Georgia

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was really sweet, made some great recommendations. The Fish & Chips were AMAZING!

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  7. Steve and Sue

    Tampa

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Madison’s. We read about this beautiful and recognized restaurant in Open Table. Since we had planned a trip to Franklin NC, we added Madison’s to our itinerary and we were not disappointed. In is a beautiful place on Main Street in Highlands, NC. The decor and atmosphere was elegant, and the food was fantastic. We highly recommend Madison’s if you are anywhere near Highlands.

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  8. mark

    New York City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, wine and service. Warm, quiet and very serene atmosphere.

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  9. Wendy

    New York City

    113 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    113 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was so fresh. The snapper tasted Devine. I thought I was in Italy when I tasted the Bolognese. All of the staff were so professional and pleasant. It was an outstanding dining experience. Thanks!

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  10. Holly

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were very excited to dine at Madisons. We arrived a few minutes early and were asked to wait. Three other couples had arrived with the same reservation time. We were all seated in the same dining room. The other three couples had bread and cocktails before we got water. I felt our server was very charming and efficient, however we sat for 25 minutes before we were served any wine. Our food was delicious and tasteful. I had the ny strip and scallops. It came with a squash dish that was out of this world. The steak and scallops were amazing but this squash dish was to die for. My husband had the pork chop with fingerling potatoes. His sauce was apple bacon vinaigrette. I thought he was going to gnaw every spec of meat off of the bone. It was a nice thick chop too. I had a bite and it was pretty amazing. Overall it was a lovely dining experience.

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Madison's is rated 4.7 stars by 2323 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 11 times today
Google Map for Madison's

445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    4th Street
  • Area
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–14:00 Dinner Daily 18:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Southern), Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Huerta
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the Hummingbird Lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.oldedwardsinn.com/dining
  • Phone number
    (828) 787-2525
  • Private party facilities
    The Wine Room is the perfect place for a special dinner for 6 to 14 guests. The Wine Room is an actual wine cellar and has an old world charm where you will dine by candlelight in this elegant venue surrounded by some of the world’s best vintages. For reservations please contact us at madisonsreservation@oldedwardsinn.com

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