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Madison's, Highlands, NC

Madison's

4.8 (2424)
$50 and over
American
445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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 and is seasonal.

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
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 787-2525
  • Website
    http://www.oldedwardsinn.com/dining
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Huerta
  • Private party facilities
    The Wine Room is the perfect place for a special dinner for 6 to 12 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
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the Hummingbird Lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,424 people are saying

Madison's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Madison's offers a "fantastic experience" with "outstanding service," a "beautiful atmosphere," and "delicious food." Guests praise the "elegant presentation" and "amazing flavors." The restaurant's "attentive staff" and "impressive wine list" enhance its upscale, cozy ambiance. While some dishes receive mixed reviews, the overall dining experience is consistently "exceptional."
2,424 Reviews

  1. jason

    Atlanta1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal. Fresh vegetables. Great steaks. Deserts are insanely good. Tool house cookie pie!!!

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  2. Sharon

    New Orleans / Louisiana8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed our dinner at Madison’s. The food was delicious. We started with the crab dip which was phenomenal. Everything else was just as delicious and our server was the best! Highly recommend!

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  3. Jessica VIP

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and service. Beautiful newly renovated restaurant

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  4. Frank

    Chicago / Illinois35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice evening for 2 couples. Waiter was a little too attentive and consistently interrupted our conversation . Wine sommelier was informative and offered a very reasonable alternative to a wine not in their cellar. Food was exquisite and perfectly portioned.

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  5. Matt

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service from the time we entered the restaurant till we left. The food was delicious and plentiful. The restaurant has beautiful views of the town and and love the decor.

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  6. Suzette

    Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere. Had a great time with friends for lunch.

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  7. Ryan VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Madison’s exceeded all expectations and then some. Neymar(spelling?) the server and Jonathan the sommelier were over the top. The food was bursting with flavor with an elegant presentation, and whatever you do, save room for the skillet cookie. Fantastic experience.

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  8. Oscar VIP

    Atlanta3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I had high hopes for our dinner at Madison's - and the gorgeous dining room definitely lived up to the Old Edwards Inn's stellar reputation. The good? The pork belly was absolute perfection - crispy, rich, and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The trout was another winner - fresh, flaky, and perfectly cooked. But our Ribeye Steak was shockingly bad - tough, overcooked, and so salty. The second attempt was not much better, even saltier. The "famous" wild mushroom side? Just a salty mess. Even the foie gras was overcooked (some pieces burnt!) and tasted more like ordinary duck liver. Funny enough, the woman next to us said her pork chop was "the best she's ever had"! Makes me wonder if we just ordered wrong... 3/5 stars - amazing atmosphere and service, but the kitchen needs more consistency, especially at these price point.

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  9. christie

    Atlanta11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Madison's was amazing. From the moment we arrived, we were treated with the utmost care and attention to detail. Our hostess, servers and everyone in between exuded genuine joy in their roles at the restaurant. Our food was perfectly prepared and tasted like nothing we have ever experienced. Our compliments to the chef and their culinary team! The entire evening made a indelible mark that will most definitely have us returning in the near future.

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  10. Maria VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was delicious and we truly enjoyed our experience. We enjoyed every meal and even desserts!

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Madison's is rated 4.8 stars by 2424 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Highlands / Sapphire

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Madison's

445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart 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
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, 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 12 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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