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Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro, Highlands, NC

Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro

4.7
4.7
1626 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Internationally recognized Chef Wolfgang invites you to dine in his garden pavilion or by the fireside in a historic home. Recipient of the Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence" for the past years, our wine list features over 1000 wines. Eclectic Contemporary American Cuisine with a New Orleans flair, Seafood and Steaks. Nestled amongst the rhododendrons on the historic main street of Highlands. Southern Living : “Best Place for Dinner in Highlands.
”Our State” magazine named Wolfgang’s Restaurant &
Wine Bistro the place you must eat in Macon County,.
Featured in Southern Living, Southern Accents, WNC Magazine, and Outside Magazine.
Elected Member of Academy of Chefs
Certified Executive Chef
Member Texas Culinary Olympic Team
Voted Jamaican and Texas Chef of the Year
Chaine des Rotisseurs

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Open: Serving Dinner From 5:30 P.M. Bistro Opens at 4:00 P.M. We do not take reservations for this. Small Plates serving wine, beer and full bar.
  • Phone number
    (828) 526-3807
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Wolfgang Green
  • Private party facilities
    We offer three private dining room options, seating from 10 ,20 and 40 people and up. For weddings, rehearsals and parties under 220 people the whole restaurant can be taken. Visit Our Web Site www.wolfgangs.net or 828.526.8396
  • Private party contact
    Mindy Green, Owner: (828) 526-8396
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Cross street
    South 5th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,626 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

1,626 Reviews
  1. AshleyS

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was so great that we returned for Thanksgiving lunch. Thank you to Bryan & the team!

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  2. AshleyS

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great dinner at Wolfgang's. Food and service was fantastic!

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  3. AnnaR

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved everything about this restaurant. The food was amazing and our server was excellent! Definitely a must!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere & food. We always have a great experience when we dine here.

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  5. Brian9672

    Atlanta Metro

    176 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    176 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing experience! Be sure to try to Gorgonzola salad and the short rib. Both phenomenal!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    12 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience3
    Nice experience, but overhyped. Good overall but not outstanding

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  7. Laura

    Atlanta Metro

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    We enjoyed a Caprese salad, a shrimp appetizer, and the special which was halibut for dinner. The food was excellent. We were disappointed not to be seated in the main dining areas. Instead, we wound through the patio, and ended up in a room near the kitchen that felt like a banquet room. It’s just lacked ambiance. But the food was great. The music was very low, so it was easy to hear conversation.

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  8. Mark

    Phoenix

    33 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience1
    We asked for a table in an area we had dined in before but were told there were no tables available. This was despite several tables available when we arrived and during a bathroom trip and still available when we left after an hour and a half dinner. The table we were given was in a back room and near a drafty window - terrible experience and a bad desk crew.

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  9. RudolphJ

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant! Great food well prepared & presented by a friendly efficient staff.

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  10. CharlesJ

    Tampa

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing anniversary dinner at Wolfgang’s. I tried the venison and my wife the lamb. Both dishes were prepared to perfection with a savory blend of flavor’s. The wine list was very impressive, the staff attentive but not overbearing. Highly recommend- but make your reservations well in advanced! Cheers Wolfgang’s! Job well done.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Only one appetizer choice and limited dinner options for gluten free patrons. What I was able to order was good, especially the bananas foster.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Wonderful place right downtown. We met the chef on the way out. There’s considerable thought out into the menu selections, preparation and presentation of them. The wine list is outstanding and reasonably priced selections along w hard to find wines are available. We plan to visit again!!

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  13. Mark

    Atlanta Metro

    13 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall2food5service3ambience4
    We’ve dined here year after year and love this restaurant. Food is excellent. However, they appear to have some staffing issues. Our reservation was for 7:30. We arrived at 7:10. We weren’t seated until 8pm. Dinner didn’t get to us until 8:55. Food was excellent, server was nice and attentive but the kitchen was very slow. Would have to consider other options in the future.

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  14. FoodieATL

    Atlanta Metro

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The absolute best chateaubriand . Everything is fantastic. Always great food

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  15. TamiH

    Denver

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific food and world class service. Best trout in Highlands.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our dinner and experience at Wolfgang’s was amazing! The food, service and ambience were all great! We will be back!

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  17. Madisonw

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Had a great anniversary dinner there, good and service were excellent. Will definitely return when in Highlands. Recommend the bisque and the trout.

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  18. Potter

    Charleston

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first visit & definitely won’t be our last. Everything was amazing. Deborah was a Fantastic server. Very knowledgeable of the whole menu.

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  19. ChesleyJ

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience3
    Food was very good. Nice selection of entrees. They had a nice wine list as well as specialty cocktails. Server did not meet expectations. Will, however, dine here again.

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  20. DanM

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great rapport with experienced server . Food excellent as always. A great evening for our wedding anniversary celebration.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food, the atmosphere, the service, the drinks and our server was all fabulous! Our party of 6 truly enjoyed the evening and we can’t wait for our next dinner at Wolfgang’s! Be sure to order the onion soup; it’s the best around!!!

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  22. RudolphJ

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As expect all facets of the experience were superb. The head hostess is great asset and gives one an excellent feeling upon arriving.

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  23. SabrinaB

    Fort Lauderdale

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    Salty food , over seasoned , pricey , short staffed

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Jackson Hole

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience4
    The onion soup is excellent. The shrimp &Lobster bisque was inedible but to be fair some people like soup with salt that is the prominent ingredient. The rolls served with it were stale and cold. I had the lamb for dinner the vegetables and potatoes were excellent the veal was 1 rib and the rest was medallion tender but covered and basted with so much sauce that it was all you tasted. It was very pretty as far as presentation. My husband had the salmon no complaints. We have eaten at Wolfgang’s for 7 years of visiting Highlands about 3-4 visits each time. It’s become a hit or miss since last year. No longer the only show in town!

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite restaurants in Highlands. The food and service are always outstanding. My friend had the duck and I had the lamb, both dishes were outstanding. Our dessert was strawberries Romanov and also outstanding.

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  26. NancyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely evening in the very back dining room with Daniel for our server. I had lamb and my husband had veal. Both dishes were quite good.

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  27. Mmmmm

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an amazing dinner. Chef making his rounds to say hello is always a lovely personal touch.

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  28. scottV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food. Fairly expensive but appropriate for the quality, portion. We will go back. Best restaurant in Highlands.

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  29. Snydly

    Western NC

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious, and our server was excellent! I would prefer the bistro area, but an extremely enjoyable evening.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful Food and excellent service. Love Wolfgang’s

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  31. DebbieK

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Lovely evening with very personable service! The food was excellent!

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  32. JosephJ

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Debbie was outstanding, assisted in the menu selection and guided are choices, she is a great asset for wolfgangs

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  33. Foodisgood

    Central Coast

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Lively restaurant! Family-run operation. Waiter eager on the upsell, but overall really great experience.

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  34. AnnS

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    On point as usual. Food here is excellent, and so is the service! My husband had the halibut with bacon jam, asparagus, and purple mashed potatoes. I chose the pork chop special with Yukon potatoes, and fresh vegetables. Both were nightly specials. Large portions as well! We always enjoy dinner here when we are in Highlands.

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  35. Patrick

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time there and it was delicious!!!! We will definitely be back!

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  36. Liffa

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was superb, as was the service. Definitely recommend Wolfgang's for any celebration or just a wonderful evening with family and friends.

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  37. HiHo

    Houston

    24 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Very disappointing experience. We sat at the bar to have a pre dinner cocktail and expressed to the woman behind the bar how we liked our drinks. She told us how she made them. Really! Every restaurant we’ve been in has accommodated our request for a customized craft drink. We were seated and Jeremy waited on my husband and hardly acknowledged me sitting at the table. My salmon was incredibly dry and had no accompanying seafood sauce to make it more palatable. My husband said his Wiener schnitzel was good.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I loved this restaurant. The food was amazing and atmosphere was fantastic. I would highly recommend Wolfgang’s

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  39. Alix

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our favorite dinner spot in Highlands. We have been dining at Wolfgang's for many years. It is always outstanding. The entree selections are varied and delicious, the appetizers are wonderful and the service is the best in town. Jacque, the manager, is always there to greet you and welcome you in, the servers are great, especially Brian, and D'Arcy, the sommelier, has great recommendations and is very accommodating. Wolfgang himself stops by the tables when he is not cooking and is super nice. I highly recommend this restaurant!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter Jeremy was fantastic, the food delicious as always, and Wolfgang himself came out to greet us!

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FAQs

Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 526-3807.

Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 1626 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 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Wolfgang's Restaurant and Wine Bistro

474 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741

Additional information

  • Cross street
    South 5th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Hours of operation
    Open: Serving Dinner From 5:30 P.M. Bistro Opens at 4:00 P.M. We do not take reservations for this. Small Plates serving wine, beer and full bar.
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Wolfgang Green
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (828) 526-3807
  • Private party facilities
    We offer three private dining room options, seating from 10 ,20 and 40 people and up. For weddings, rehearsals and parties under 220 people the whole restaurant can be taken. Visit Our Web Site www.wolfgangs.net or 828.526.8396
  • Private party contact
    Mindy Green, Owner: (828) 526-8396
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