DINE

Field, forest, fish, fowl, and farm are the tenets around which our chef builds his regionally-influenced menu, relying on seasonal ingredients from Blue Ridge farmers and growers to stock the kitchen’s pantry. See below for our hours of operation. The bar is first-come-first-serve.

Dining Hours

Wed–Sat Breakfast: 8 AM – 10:30 AM

Tue–Sat Lunch: 11:30 AM – 3 PM (Saturdays: Zorki from 1 PM – 3 PM)

Tue–Sat Dinner: 5:30 PM – 9 PM (Thursdays: Blues Night from 6 PM – 9 PM*)

Sunday Bluegrass Brunch: 9 AM – 2 PM (Music from 11 AM – 1 PM)

The Bar

Monday: 4 PM – 10 PM

Tuesday–Sunday: 11:30 AM – 10 PM

* Note: Blues Night excludes Salon Series nights. Please see the calendar for dates.

Reservations are generally recommended for the restaurant. Book a table HERE or contact us at 828-526-2590. Highlands locals may receive 20% off all menu items.

*These menus are representational. Actual prices and items are subject to change. 

DRINK

Plan on beginning and ending your day at The Ruffed Grouse. Start with a Methodical Coffee espresso and house-made pastries in the morning, and after a full day of activity, wind down with a nightcap in the main dining room and lounge, where a wood-burning fire crackles and pops in the background. A well-edited wine list focused on biodynamic, organic wines from small, family-run vineyards, a rotating selection of regional beers, and classic cocktails (Try the Saturn Return) round out The Ruffed Grouse’s robust beverage program.