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The Hidden Valley Tavern, Sapphire, NC

The Hidden Valley Tavern

4.6
4.6
139 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Owned and operated by the Senturk Family.
We serve Mediterranean inspired cuisine including seafood, steak, pasta, etc. in an upscale casual dining atmosphere. The Senturks' had a vision for the culinary profile: elevated comfort food with high quality ingredients, polished presentation, some Mediterranean flavors, and enough variety that locals and seasonal residents would have choices should they become regulars.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (828) 866-3144

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Michael Blades

  • Neighborhood

    Cashiers

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 139 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. KennethP

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best in the Valley! Vinny and Nesli make it a great experience!

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service. Outside work being done on the building so some noise but didn’t detract from food or service

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  3. BobM

    Houston

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    First time dining there after several recommendations from friends. I like this restaurant very much! I sat on the covered dining patio, which has a great atmosphere. I ordered their mountain trout, which was excellent!! I love trout, and this is one of the best I've had at any restaurant on the plateau!

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  4. LeighM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We were a party of 6. All but one enjoyed their meal. Two had filets, 3 had scallops and they were delicious. The 6th wanted trout, but you were out of it and opted for salmon. It was very dry. Also the asparagus that accompanied all our meals was not cooked sufficiently...was pretty, but very tough. Desserts were awesome!

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  5. LW513

    Jackson Hole

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience2
    While everyone around us seemed to enjoy good service, my husband and I had to wave our server over every time we had a request. Took 30 minutes to even get a drink. Food was pretty good, though.

    The Hidden Valley TavernResponded on June 1, 2023Good afternoon and thank you very much for your feedback! I'm sorry your service was slow. I've spent the past five years working for The Ritz-Carlton and one of my missions here is to train our staff to provide the best guest experience possible. If anything is ever less than perfect when dining with us, please ask to see me right away. Sincerely, Gary Russell - Wine Director

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  6. Rose

    Tahoe

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 30, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great menu, everyone enjoyed dinner. Salmon was a bit over cooked but still tasty, chicken parm Fair. Mushroom pasta very delicious

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  7. Swallace

    Denver

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience1
    Excellent entrees (trout) and salads ( Caesar). New, friendly sommelier (Gary) is ready to re-curate the wine offerings and intends to offer across the full price spectrum (we found the current offerings well priced). Server (Thomas) was attentive and polite. Only issue is the bizarre interior decor, like somebody puked Christmas everywhere with the addition of massive cheap fake flowers everywhere. Sit in the bar area or outside as the cavernous dining room appeared to be super noisy with no soft furnishings to absorb sound.

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  8. CarolineW

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    A good start. I wish the owners had been there since it hasn’t been opened long. Enjoyed meeting the new sommelier. Love location and ambiance.

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  9. MarkG

    Fort Lauderdale

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The Hidden Old Fashioned was a terrific twist. We met the new wine program director and have high hopes for an improved and expanded wine list. The menu has an interesting variety of items and the food was terrific.

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  10. Dave

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    We had a lovely dinner. However do not order calamari. All we got were some over coated tiny pieces of something. Could not tell what was really under the coating. Made us hesitant for rest of dinner order.

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  11. Hanks

    Austin

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This has become our number 1 go to in Sapphire! We’ve never been disappointed!

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  12. Lexy35

    Western NC

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden Valley just opened last year. It is a neighborhood favorite. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. We probably dine there once a week. Everything we have had has been great! I highly recommend Hidden Valley.

    2 people found this helpful

  13. HollyF

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I have eaten at every resturant in Cashiers and Highlands area. This is now my favorite resturant. I highly recommend it!

    2 people found this helpful

  14. GwennT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have enjoyed our meals at Hidden Valley Tavern every time we have eaten there. The atmosphere can’t be beat! Neither can the service!

    1 person found this helpful

  15. Hanks

    Austin

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Mothers Day Brunch was more than delightful just like every experience at Hidden Valley. Food was delicious and the live music was perfect and to top it off a lovely flower as a parting gift. They are the best addition to the mountain!

    1 person found this helpful

  16. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Overall a great experience. Food was pretty good. Omelette came out on a very small plate without any garnish whatsoever. Very thin and average at best. Service was excellent.

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  17. JMartinH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Very attentive wait staff very familiar with the menu offerings and wine list

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  18. DB1251

    New Orleans

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious Korean ribs, veal chop steak, and chicken marsala paired with a lovely Ken Wright pinot noir.

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  19. Greta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden Valley is a "hidden" gem in between Sapphire and Cashiers. I try something different each time I visit and each time the food and atmosphere is a wonderful experience. The servers work hard to make you feel special and the owners are over the top with their enthusiasm and care for their guests!

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional food and service! Great location! Salmon and chicken Marsala was excellent!

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  21. sandis

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the atmosphere! Fun mountain vibe ! Great bar ,Great food, outdoor patio is awesome . Wednesday nights live music 😎

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  22. BillC

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Great food and atmosphere. One our favorite restaurants in the area

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  23. Blinded

    Key West

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    Food was excellent as was the service. We had a 6:00 and the sun coming through the upper glass was totally blinding. Everyone sitting around us was complaining about the intense sun.. Maybe earlier or after 7:00.

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  24. Wink

    Naples

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome restaurant with excellent food and friendly atmosphere!

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  25. Debby

    Houston

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    One of the best steak dinners we have ever had. The Brussel sprouts are the best!!! We will definitely eat here ofter. The Owner's greeted us on the patio when we arrived and asked how we enjoyed our dinner and thanked us for coming when we left.

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  26. HenryM

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience2
    Very good food and service. Strange decorations and ambiance.

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  27. terrib

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was so good from the food, service and employees that I immediately made another reservation!!!! So happy it is the closest restaurant to my house !

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  28. Welldone7

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience1
    Lovely building from past days. The inside was tacky and after a while found it disturbing with fake flowers Everywhere

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  29. Ejeanb

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly staff. Loves dogs. Good food. Variety.

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  30. WalterS

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our go to restaurant Simple tasty food well prepared Servers are efficient & pleasant

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What a wonderful dining experience in a beautiful setting. The owners are a lovely couple who go out of their way to insure you have a great time. The decorations are amazing and magical. Gives you a warm welcoming feeling!

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  32. KathleenK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great restaurant addition to the Sapphire area - great food and ambience.

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  33. Hanks

    Austin

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything is ALWAYS perfect at Hidden Valley! Food. Ambience. The owners are always there and so kind and accommodating. Such a great addition to mountain life.

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  34. MrsM

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Hidden Valley Tavern is a wonderful addition to the dining scene in Sapphire. It is a charming place with great hospitality and a nice menu. The covered deck is inviting, even in cool weather, thanks to the roaring fireplace and cozy blankets if needed. Owners Vinnie and Nesli take good care of their guests, and Nesli always has the Tavern dressed in seasonal finery.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Trout, chicken Marsala, and penne vodka were outstanding!!

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  36. CrissiT

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time here and it was wonderful The spring cocktail was so good and we all loved our food and had a beautiful table on the deck by the fireplace- so nice!

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  37. RobertC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took the family there for wife's birthday dinner. Everything was excellent. My bad, but we had 5 people so I didn't expect the auto gratuity, didn't see it, and left additional 20%. My mistake. All was great, no complaints.

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  38. Richc

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    This relatively new restaurant is a welcome addition to the sapphire area. Food is great. Service is great. The large dining room could use something to dampen the noise. This restaurant has the potential to be beautiful; however, my one peeve is the decor. It’s ridiculous and very tacky. The owners must also own a micheal’s store because the restaurant is filled with cheap artificial flowers and junk. They seriously need to edit the decor. That’s why I rated the ambiance 1 star.

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  39. Blinded

    Key West

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It's our local restaurant. Wife and I love this place and we've had as many as 4 other couples joining us for dinner and always had great food and atmosphere.

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  40. SteveF

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    The scallops and trout entrees were excellent. The chicken Parmesan was very good, but the pasta was lackluster and devoid of much sauce. No additional grated cheese offered. Additional training in wine service is suggested. Two of us shared a bottle of red, while the other two had white. Beyond the first pour, we had to pour ourselves. Close to the end of the meal, we finally asked him to pour, which he did. His way of apologizing was to tell us how busy he was. There seems to be a rush to clear plates while others are still eating. Bottom line, this was our 6th visit and we love the place. Nesli & Vinny are marvelous hosts and we always have a good time. Great addition to the dining scene in Cashiers!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Hidden Valley Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 866-3144.

The Hidden Valley Tavern is rated 4.6 stars by 139 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 27 times today
Google Map for The Hidden Valley Tavern

3638 US-64, Sapphire, NC 28774-6617

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Cashiers

  • Hours of operation

    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Michael Blades

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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