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.
Wednesday
Dinner: 5:30pm – 9pm (Pasta Night)
Thursday – Saturday
Lunch: 11:30am – 3pm (Saturday: Zorki from 1pm – 3pm)
Dinner: 5:30pm – 9pm (Thursday: Blues, Brews, & Burgers with music from 6pm – 9pm)
Sunday
Bluegrass Brunch & Roast: 10am – 3pm (Music from 10:30am – 12:30pm)
The Bar is open from 4:30pm – 10pm daily
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.
Plan on beginning and ending your day at The Ruffed Grouse. Start with a La Colombe 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 Old Pal) round out The Ruffed Grouse’s robust beverage program.
Every Thursday at the Ruffed Grouse Tavern
$20 burgers and select draft beer with live blues music