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Madison's, Highlands, NC

Madison's

4.8
4.8
2366 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
A Wine Spectator award-winning restaurant since 2005 with “Best of“ awards since 2008, Madison's wine list features an extensive wine cellar. Madison’s sommeliers help with selections. Please contact madisonsreservations@oldedwardsinn.com with any inquiries.

All reservations are for inside Madison's only. Seating outdoors in the Wine Garden or Rooftop Terrace is available on a first-come, first-serve basis and is seasonal.

Custom celebration cakes may be ordered for the table. 24 hours notice is required. Outside cakes may be served for a $35 cakeage fee.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 787-2525
  • Website
    http://www.oldedwardsinn.com/dining
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Huerta
  • Private party facilities
    The Wine Room is the perfect place for a special dinner for 6 to 12 guests. The Wine Room is an actual wine cellar and has an old world charm where you will dine by candlelight in this elegant venue surrounded by some of the world’s best vintages. For reservations please contact us at madisonsreservation@oldedwardsinn.com
  • Location
    445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741
  • Neighbourhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the Hummingbird Lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,366 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Madison's offers a delightful dining experience with "exceptional service," "incredible food," and a "beautiful setting." Guests rave about the "delicious meals," including standout dishes like the smoked trout, shrimp and grits, and duck breast. The cozy and elegant atmosphere, along with attentive staff, makes it perfect for special occasions.

2,366 Reviews

  1. Stella

    VIP

    Atlanta

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food as always! Perfect service and lovely atmosphere

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  2. Amy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful lunch at Madsions! Sat by the window for a view of the wine garden.

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  3. Brenda

    Los Angeles

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful ambiance with amazing food. The service was attentive without being intrusive. Every dish was a knockout, but the trout was a star!

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  4. Ron

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated a birthday, rose petals on table. Cozy. Friendly staff. Food excellent’

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  5. Scott

    VIP

    Tallahassee

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was excellent, the staff had very good attention to detail with honestly everything, everything from our cocktails, to appetizers and our entrees to our souffle for dessert...and the rose and chocolate for my wife with the check was a very nice touch to cap off the evening...we will definitely come back during our next trip to the area!

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  6. Jill

    Atlanta

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently good with excellent service and attention to detail.

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  7. Jill

    Western NC

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious! The service was amazing! And the ambiance was perfect for our Anniversary dinner!

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  8. Kelly

    Jackson Hole

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful atmosphere! Delicious food! Delightful staff willing to help in any way. Would highly recommend especially for special occasions!

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  9. Jane

    VIP

    Atlanta

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Food five, service two at best. Incredibly slow for lunch (it took over two and a half hours and they did not seem understaffed) and when one of our party’s food finally arrived, there was a long hair sticking out of it, not noticed by anyone but us. All appetite was lost at that point. While they made another one to go, there was no comp of that item, a bit surprising for a restaurant of this caliber. Will still return as the food is delicious, ambience is great, and people are friendly. But service today totally missed the mark, without meaningful acknowledgment.
    Madison'sResponded on February 2, 2025
    Good afternoon, Jane, My name is Katie Thompson, and I would like to sincerely apologize for your dining experience with us. This definitely does not reflect the high standards and values we aim to provide our guests. We take full responsibility for the service and long wait times you experienced. I would love the chance to have you back and make this up to you! I reached out and left a voicemail of the best contact number to reach back at, as I would like the opportunity to discuss this further at your earliest convenance. Sincerely, Katie

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  10. Laura

    VIP

    Atlanta

    105 reviews

    5.0

    105 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant selections were great. A must is the smoked trout. The barbecue sandwich is yummy. The cod was delicious. We also had soup of the day plus the yummy cream brûlée. Caitlin gave us excellent service. The restaurant is in a beautiful setting

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FAQs

Madison's is rated 4.8 stars by 2366 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for Madison's

445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chris Huerta
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the Hummingbird Lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.oldedwardsinn.com/dining
  • Phone number
    (828) 787-2525
  • Private party facilities
    The Wine Room is the perfect place for a special dinner for 6 to 12 guests. The Wine Room is an actual wine cellar and has an old world charm where you will dine by candlelight in this elegant venue surrounded by some of the world’s best vintages. For reservations please contact us at madisonsreservation@oldedwardsinn.com

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