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The Hidden Valley Tavern, Sapphire, NC

The Hidden Valley Tavern

4.7
4.7
81 Reviews
$30 and under
American
With 20 years of experience, General Manager/Chef Michael is excited to present his blend of Americana and Italian cuisine to Sapphire Valley. Our caring and committed staff make sure you're treated like family. With our cozy fireplaces, seasonal decor, and heated outdoor patio you're sure to feel right at home. Owned by the Senturk family, operated by Michael and Maria Blades.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American, Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Tue, Wed 11:00 am–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 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 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Value

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

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  1. BillC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Great food beautiful atmosphere service a little slow but not bad. Recommend highly
  2. SamL

    Atlanta Metro

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the cutest restaurant and the food is good too. Jack was our server and was so nice. He was attentive and helpful. Great porch atmosphere for good weather days too.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been several times since opening. So happy something finally occupied the previous restaurant space that sat vacant for years. What a pleasant and welcome surprise to get amazing food, drinks and ambiance!!! Hidden Valley should flourish around here and is such a welcomed bonus to the area. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  4. Shar

    Washington DC

    152 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    152 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We went with a family of 5 and had a nice table, a good meal, great service, and enjoyed the eclectic atmosphere of the restaurant. It’s a bit pricey but your up in the mountains so you pay for a good meal. We loved the fireplaces and gaudy decor. Great outdoor dining space when it’s warm enough to eat outside.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing atmosphere, service, and food!! Diverse menu and the owners are actively involved.
  6. Hanks

    Austin

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is ALWAYS great! Service is wonderful! Music was great! Everyone is so attentive and work hard to make everyone feel welcome. Atmosphere inviting!
  7. ChristieT

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We were a table of 8 and we sat outside by the fireplace and heaters. Blankets were also provided. We felt like we had a private party as the inside of the restaurant was packed! The food was delicious (salmon Picatta/chicken Marsala/ bacon wrapped scallops/penne ala vodka/ Cesar salad) Jack, our server was friendly and fast! Great little gem in sapphire, NC. Don’t let the fact that it’s attached to a gas station deter you! Also the owner is friendly and the restaurant is decorated beautifully.
  8. GaryB

    Austin

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great variety of menu choices, Great service and beautiful venue. Loved all the fireplaces and fire pits going inside and outside. The Mushroom Pasta dish was great. Happy we have another great restaurant to choose from in the Cashiers area.
  9. GregR

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brandon was an excellent server who was extremely helpful. Food was great. Would have eaten there again but they were closed Sunday and Monday.
  10. Jude

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Would not order the Mushroom Fettuccini again, oil drenched! Other selected entree’s were very good!
  11. JacquieE

    Charlotte

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun and eclectic! there were five in our party and everything was fabulous! especially the Forest mushroom linguini!
  12. Hanks

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always better than perfect! Hidden Valley Tavern never disappoints. Great service, atmosphere, wonderful food, GREAT people!
  13. Dinnertime

    Tampa

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We loved the restaurant, especially the appetizers, and soup. Bang bang shrimp was superb, as were Brussels sprouts and clam chowder. We were very disappointed with the filet mignon. Two of us had it and it did not taste like tenderloin and was definitely not center cut. Mine was thinner and was quite probably top sirloin, and my husbands was a thicker piece, probably from an end. Not good quality meat at all and we would not take a chance ordering it again. Everything else was fine and we will return, but we will stay away from any steak entrees.
  14. KatherineD

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone here was delightful. Food was delicious. Loved the background music.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food; great ambiance!
  16. Hanks

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Hidden Valley is ALWAYS a GREAT choice. Perfect everything!
  17. JoeyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great value good quality food . The space is excellent highly recommended.
  18. Hanks

    Austin

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food at Hidden Valley is ALWAYS EXCEPTIONAL! Service is great! Atmosphere is delightful.
  19. LauraCat

    Charleston

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love this place. They really have gone all-out on the decor. I have been there many time for lunch and inner, and the food and service are always top-notch.
  20. JoyT

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    4 of us. Everything was delicious!! Best Bloody Mary ever! We live almost an hour away and will definitely be back soon. Waiter was very knowledgeable and his service was a 10 ! Very clean and was still decorated from Valentines and was absolutely gorgeous!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great friendly service…. Amazing homemade food so so tasty would absolutely say best restaurant I have ever been too.
  22. HenryD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place knows how a restaurant should operate! Great food, excellent staff, wonderful decor and ambiance.
  23. SCrew

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The blackened shrimp was out of this world! My husband’s fried chicken sandwich was the best he’s ever had in Cashiers (and we’ve lived here FT for 10 years). We can’t wait to go back and try the dinner menu!
  24. guinn44

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Love this place great food, service Noisy, and would love it if they could dim the lights and use something to soak up the noise level Great outdoor dining option heaters fireplaces
  25. Jack

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The Hidden Valley Tavern was a nice place for a quiet dinner on a Tuesday evening. We enjoyed the fireplace and ambience.
  26. SCFoodie

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most wonderful restaurant here in Sapphire ! So glad we have this new option .
  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect place to meet friends. Loved the February Valentine decor and the thoughtfulness of so many blankets available outside near the fireplace.
  28. PatriciaJ

    Atlanta Metro

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Place, great food and a pleasurable place to eat.
  29. ShariM

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are regulars….go once or twice a week. So happy they are in the ‘hood! We needed them!!
  30. Delightful

    Tampa

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great addition to Plateau dining. I hope they recognize us early guests because it’s going to be slammed this summer . Food was berry good. Asst GM was our server and she couldn’t have been more charming. Thank you Maria!
  31. WalterS

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific experience on all counts
  32. damonl

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal with friends, owners were present and it showed!
  33. KayE

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Ambiance and service were superb. Making the reservation and getting the table and birthday acknowledgment was much appreciated. Never having been there, we were not familiar with their specialties. The trout was tasty although dripping with oil as was the scallops and vegetables. The highlight of the dinner was the banana cream cheesecake- the best banana dessert we’ve ever eaten. We will be a bit more selective with the main course next time, and will definitely return.
  34. HollyF

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have eaten at Hidden Valley Tavern multiple times! It is in fact our favorite restaurant! We are going again next week!
  35. MeganM

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We will come back again! The ambience really was outstanding…. Very impressive.
  36. EandCH

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall a great experience. The food was delicious and the service was exceptional. Great environment as well. Beautifully decorated and a very good energy throughout. We will certainly be back.
  37. CJ47

    Western NC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The newest meet and greet restaurant and bar in the area. Choose between two beautifully appointed interior dining rooms or cozy dog-friendly outdoor seating, each with a fireplace. You won't be disappointed.
  38. Lolly

    West Palm Beach

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My friend and I went for lunch our first visit! The food was amazing!Had the fish taco and she had the salmon. Our waiter Kahn was spectacular, so attentive explained all the entrees and very happy. The ambience is warm and inviting. Not season so we didn't need a reservation for lunch. We had an amazing experience so much so we decided to go back for dinner 3 days later. You do need a reservation was packed even though it wasn't season. Requested Kahn as waiter again and he was so GREAT!!!!! Both of us ordered the Pecan Crusted Trout topped with Lemon Beurre Blanc and served with Grilled Asparagus and Parmesan Risotto! So much food we had an amazing take home! The food is so flavorful, and fresh. The trout is wild caught NOT farm raised and you could tell the difference! Highly recommend this restaurant!!!!!
  39. Ollie

    Charlotte

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Hidden Valley Tavern is a great addition to the area. Food is cooked perfectly, scallops with bacon were just as you would hope. Service is good, and look forward to dining outside when the weather improves. The only note would be the music, at least when we were there last night, was a 80-90’s rock, which seemed out of character with food and overall restaurant. Though we will be back.
  40. wildswan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited Hidden Valley Tavern last night for the 2nd time and it was as good last night as our first visit. The bacon wrapped scallops that I had on our first visit were delicious and the mushroom fettuccine that I had last night was equally as good. The wait staff on both visits were polite, well versed in the offerings on the menu and in the bar and were attentive, but not overly so. I look forward to our next visit to this restaurant.

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 4.7 stars by 81 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 10 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–3:00 pm Thu–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 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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