Reid's Cafe and Catering

Name: Reid's Cafe and Catering
Address: 4004 NC 105 Suite 8, Sugar Mountain, NC, United States, 28604
Telephone: (828) 898-9200
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

526 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
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
Website
http://reidscafeandcatering.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alek Schober

Location
4004 NC 105 Suite 8, Sugar Mountain, NC 28604
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

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What 526 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
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Asheville / Western North Carolina
Innovative
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Healthy
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Neighborhood gem
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Lively
Asheville / Western North Carolina
American

526 Reviews

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MaryM
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The menu changes and never disappoints. We like it more than Artisanal
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samuelf
Charlotte
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our go too everytime we’re in Boone banner elk area. Unreal food and great service.
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EdwardN
Western NC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reid's is one of our favorite high country restaurants and they never fail to deliver on excellent food, service and atmosphere.
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CoastalJules
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is becoming our new favorite in the High Country. A true hidden gem
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful array of vegan dishes. Quality was great
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Incredible food, good service. Excellent drinks and desserts.
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EdwardN
Western NC
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reid's remains one of our favorite restaurants in the North Carolina high country.
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Elizabeth
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such an exquisite little restaurant! The chef is a talented artisan. He created nuanced dishes ~ every bite providing an experience of unexpected delight, aromatics, and balance, appropriate to the season. His wife Jessica, the manager and our server, impressed with her thoroughness and finesse.
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Annie
Western NC
24 reviews
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very special evening at Reid's. We both ordered the duck entree, which was outstanding. The salad was so creative, with fruit, braised radichio, slices of butternut squash, and fresh made ricotta, truly delicious and a nice compliment to the duck. Service was friendly and prompt. Reid's has a full bar, and we can always get the drink we want. We hope to get back to Reid's soon, to try other entrees on the winter menu.
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AndreaE
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fantastic meal and experience! The service was excellent and the food exceeded our expectations. Reid’s is a great restaurant.
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Perkinshill
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The sweet potato/butternut squash salad was all time....
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Loveasteak
Charlotte
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The wagyu steak and acorn squash was perfectly prepared. Both were very tender and perfectly cooked. The pepitos were a nice touch. The beignets were okay...very simple and good for dunking in expresso. The apple cake looked more like apple pie filling with a biscuit. Everyone cleaned their plate. Reid's food is always interesting and their chef always offers a unique take. Sometimes dishes are more to your taste than others. But there's always a unique spin on every meal.
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Hope
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
If you are on the mountain and want oysters, it is Reid's all the way! It's hard to get to the entrees as the starters and soup & salads are too exciting and delicious. And the cocktail menu is off the charts amazing. Treat yourself to Reid's.
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donna
Charleston
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The specialty drinks are well made and a great way to start with appetizers. The scallops were fantastic and the pork chop was done to perfection, I can't wait to return!
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LillianB
Greensboro
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great!! One of our favorite Restaurants. Highly recommend
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reid’s never disappoints. Great staff and selections!
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pmarshall
Raleigh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything exceeded expectations from the decor, table settings, service and food. A beautiful meal. We will definitely be back
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GPGP
Western NC
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely decor and friendly staff. Food extremely overpriced with limited selections. We ordered shrimp fried rice which tasted so awful we weren’t able to eat and enjoy it. I don’t know how they made it taste so horrible. Would not recommend and will never go back.
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CourtneyD
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food! Servers are well trained & appear to enjoy their work!! A rarity these days! Always a treat to go!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 21, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, amazing drinks and great service.
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BarrieD
Greensboro
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reid's has been a favorite of ours for several years. The menu changes frequently and always offers a good variety of choices. The food and service are exceptional.
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CoastalJules
Richmond
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our first visit and we were pleasantly surprised by the service and the spectacular food. They were accommodating to my dietary needs and provided a great experience. We’ll definitely be returning!
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karenl
Washington DC
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was incredible as always. The featured pork chop was delicious. Highly recommend dinner at Reid’s. Believe they have the best food in Banner Elk.
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Mimibird2
Chicago
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
You definitely need a reservation, as this seems to be a "hot spot"...and there aren't many barstools for walk-ins. At first glance, menu seems limited, however!! You soon discover that it's because the food is more than OUTSTANDING and the quality is incredible. These Chefs have skills and while it's pricey ... its worth it. Order the Rosemary bread ... the She Crab Soup.. we'll be back.
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jamesh
Charlotte
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Celebrated our Anniversary ate Reid’s and they did not disappoint. Service, Food and experience was exemplary. Actually sat at the Bar arriving 30 minutes prior to reservation. The Cocktails were perfect and the food was as good as you’ll find anywhere in the Highlands. Definitely made it a special occasion!
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AllisonS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
She crab soup was great. The chicken entree was my favorite.
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Charlottean46
Charlotte
139 reviews
vip
5.0
139 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great destination lunch spot from Blowing Rock. Divine options from appetizers to desserts. A must do.
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maryl
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived and were greeted by Jessie, always a pleasant interaction. She seated us immediately in the side room which is much quieter and more intimate and you can watch the kitchen at work. Let me begin by saying we have never been disappointed at Reid’s. The ambiance, food and cocktails are consistent. Always changing, but always living up to expectations! Our waiter was delightful. We wanted to “dine”, and Daniel never rushed us, but was always available. The way the seating is arranged, you will be sharing a ,booth/bench with the next table. We have met some lovely people and shared great conversations with our “neighbors”. I cannot encourage you enough to try this restaurant. We have a home in an area (Atlanta)which offers amazing food, but this little local place outshines many of those establishments. Do not miss Reid’s!! Favorites were the charcuterie board, the pork chop and all of the desserts. The cocktails are creative and fabulous. I have had the grilled oysters in the past and always delicious. Nothing negative to say here
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donna
Charleston
44 reviews
vip
5.0
44 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding food with a great presentation. Staff was attentive.
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Maggie
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful cafe with great, friendly staff. Love seeing the kitchen from the dining area and the daily specials are always wonderful! Dessert selection is fabulous!
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KathleenP
Charlotte
25 reviews
vip
3.0
25 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
Delicious food and excellent table service. Dane was terrific! Front check- in staff, extremely inflexible and not easy to work with. Based on this, have no plans to return.
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vernonb
Greensboro
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best food in the high country! Highly recommend this gem of a restaurant!
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Ronnie2484
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service! Wagyu steak was phenomenal!
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MegD
Charlotte
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Reids never disappoints. Delicious food and service!
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OpenTable Diner
Pinehurst
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great venue, service and food! Never disappointed!
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Brad
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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cardinals
Charlotte
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food and service were very good, but portions are quite small.
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Ramos
Charlotte
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous meals. The pork chop is life-changing! Get it whenever it’s on the menu!
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ChipP
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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CocoK
Charlotte
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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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 526 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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
Price
$31 to $50
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

Website
http://reidscafeandcatering.com/
Phone number
(828) 898-9200

Reid's Cafe and Catering

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Fried Chicken

Curried Chicken Salad Sandwich

Cherry + Beet Salad

Menu

What 526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Reid's Cafe and Catering offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Reid's Cafe and Catering restaurant rated?

Is Reid's Cafe and Catering currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information