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Reid's Cafe and Catering, Sugar Mountain, NC

Reid's Cafe and Catering

4.8
4.8
492 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

Reid’s Cafe is located in beautiful Sugar Mountain, NC. We love the intentional, the specific, and the well-cared-for. We work closely with our local farms and purveyors to curate fresh, seasonal menus that feature regionally sourced meats, a rotation of fresh oysters and select seafood. All of our breads, pastas, and pastries are prepared in-house daily. Our Bar offers local beers, seasonal craft cocktails, and a well chosen wine selection. We are currently operating under all Covid-19 restrictions and following all CDC and local guidelines. The health and safety of our guests and our staff is our #1 priority. Outdoor reservations are by phone only. We look forward to seeing you.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 898-9200
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Alek Schober
  • Neighborhood
    Banner Elk
  • Cross street
    NC HWY 105 S. / Tynecastle HWY
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 492 people are saying

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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

492 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Pinehurst

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great venue, service and food! Never disappointed!

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  2. Brad

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    I got the pork chop medium and it came out undercooked. The server did ask if I wanted it done more but I declined. My wife’s Mahi Mahi was so so, was expecting more flavor. The oysters and drinks were fabulous but our entrees didn’t hit the mark.

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  3. cardinals

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Food and service were very good, but portions are quite small.

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  4. Ramos

    Charlotte

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Fabulous meals. The pork chop is life-changing! Get it whenever it’s on the menu!

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  5. ChipP

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Read, never fails to amaze us at the diversity and quality in ingenuity that goes into their food products. We have been in the mountains for three days and eating here twice already.

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  6. CocoK

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful dinner last night. Dinner was delicious and service was excellent… Taylor took very good care of us. Truly!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    As always Reid’s tops the list of fine restaurants in the high country. The food is just extraordinary!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    be sure to order one of everything! our server Jess was super competent and attentive. Memorable evening!!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Who would think such a wonderful chef would be hidin in the mountain….they will see me again and again!!! Don’t change a thing💯💯💯💯

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on August 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dane is an incredible Server! That is definitely an important part of this review. We enjoyed an amazing pasta dish with some fresh made pasta and Pistachio Peato, on the table was also their infamous pork chop, and the roast chicken was delicious. If you are into oysters, you must try some here. Their selection of oysters is ever changing, and they are fresh and delicious with multiple sauce options and all the right trimming including grill, Buttered, toast wedges. we were too full for dessert this time but last time was a Key Lime Trifle. Amazing

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  11. LifeIsGood

    E. Tennessee

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    First time to Linville and we LOVED Reid's! Our server, Jessica was fabulous and spent time chatting with us in addition to explaining menu, etc! We will be back for sure!

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  12. StanT

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always amazing time at Reid's. Food is fantastic. Nobody shucks oysters better.

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  13. BobB

    Wilmington

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend the pork chop. cooked to perfection and very moist.

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  14. Pqueen

    Orlando

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Server very nice. Food good but I thought the wrechfish was a bit bland. The peach cobbler dessert was Devine ! Nice quiet atmosphere and a nice dining spot.

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  15. LoriB

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Would prefer some menu items for picky eaters … some “safe” options.

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  16. StevenB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best meal and dining experience I have had in a long time.

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  17. Richardw

    Minneapolis

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A fun menu with some interesting choices. We had appetizer salad, entrée, and dessert. Two dishes were sadly way over salted. We let the waitress know, and she made sure not to ask how our food was after that. fortunately, the following dishes were excellent our entrée was very well executed, dessert was outstanding as well 

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  18. Phyllis

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best dinners I have had in a long time. Everything was wonderful!

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  19. KathyK

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    The food was great. We had made reservations for an outside table, but it was cool, so we asked to be seated inside. The only available space was at the bar. (We understand this is not the fault of the restaurant.) The bartender is also the server, and he was constantly busy with fixing drinks, so the meal service wasn't as good as we might have liked. He did his best given the circumstances. We would definitely go there again, but I would hesitate to sit at the bar again, simply because no bartender should also have to be a waiter.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the Gem of the High Country! The preparations were excellent and our server was great! On the table; Beet Salads Pan Seared Mahi Whole Carolina Trout with an amazing Cream Corn and some crispy baby Okra Fried Chicken (to die for) Dessert was a Key Line Trifle with Fresh Whipped Cream and it was truly amazing. Enjoy!

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Pinehurst

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    For dinner, we had the Whole Pan Seared NC Trout which was the best we had ever tasted. It was an ample serving and really big enough to split if you ordered one of their tasty salads or starters. The fresh sweet corn and fried okra served with the Trout was a delicious complement, too! We definitely will return to Reid’s Cafe and Catering when we return to the mts.

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  22. RandO

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite restaurant in the area. Service and food are always excellent. Daily specials are always interesting.

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  23. Larry

    Charlotte

    96 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A real neighborhood gem. Awesome lunch meals and dinners. Great creative dishes with great flavor and pretty healthy too!

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  24. Ramos

    Charlotte

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food in a great setting. The trout was superb!

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  25. AshleyM

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and drinks and wait staff was amazing

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  26. GoodHomeCook

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    A bit pricey but the food was great. We'll be back.

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  27. BETHJ

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food and service. We look forward to eating at Reid's everytime we are in the area.

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  28. Loveasteak

    Charlotte

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Blistered peppers and okra-a must try! I had the Curry chicken salad on focaccia... focaccia may not be the best choice of bread, but the flavors were balanced and taste was delicious. Husband had the peach BBQ chicken sandwich - tender and juicy...just the right amount of peach flavor. Both served with crispy home made chips, just salty enough. We used the leftover sauce from the peppers and okra for a chip dip. Lastly, the hibiscus tea was a refreshing accompaniment to our meal...it's very lightly sweetened.

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  29. tzoid1s

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Second time here and we loved it! Amazing charcuterie and drinks. Loved the special Snapper!

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience3
    It took 45 minutes to receive food. When questioned, we were told, “we’re a little busy”.

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  31. Funfoods

    Charlotte

    63 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    Our meal was the best we're had in thehigh country. It was beautifully presented and the service was good. Wine selections are good. It was a little noisy sitting in the middle. thank you

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  32. RandO

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was Dane who was very pleasant, helpful and efficient. The food was excellent as usual! Personally, our favorite restaurant in this area.

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  33. JRH1

    Charlotte

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a delicious meal last night at Reid's Cafe. The service was amazing and we didn't lack for anything. The ingredients in all were fresh and tasted like they were just picked from the garden. We had appetizers, salads, dinners and desserts and everyone loved their meal. One says it's the best lamb they have ever eaten!

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  34. donna

    Charleston

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great oysters and entrees. Everything was made to perfection,

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  35. MerilynnR

    West Palm Beach

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the pasta of the day and the cherry and beet salad. Both were outstanding! Highly recommend this place and will definitely go again!

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  36. anns

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    I have eaten here many times over the years. The service is good but the price of food for portion sizes is out of touch for the area. The noise level was so loud that we could not even converse with each other comfortably. Will probably not return and I have supported the restaurant for almost 10 years.

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  37. MindyH

    Jacksonville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always excellent food and great service at Reid's!!

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and cocktails! We loved our dinner at Reid’s.

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  39. CMoMgo

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love everything about this place—-food, ambience, service, exciting but not weird menu items, seasonal menu changes, friendliness of staff and patrons, cocktail, beer and wine choices. Because of all these wonderful things, I put up with the noise level in the dining room on a busy night. Prefer to sit in “the kitchen” room or outside. Make you reservation now!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, selection, and quality, all exceptional!!! Friendly staff also.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Reid's Cafe and Catering offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 898-9200.

Reid's Cafe and Catering is rated 4.8 stars by 492 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 15 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Reid's Cafe and Catering

4004 NC 105 Suite 8, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604

Additional information

  • Cross street
    NC HWY 105 S. / Tynecastle HWY
  • Neighborhood
    Banner Elk
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Alek Schober
  • Additional
    Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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