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Madison's, Highlands, NC

Madison's

4.8
4.8
2331 Reviews
$31 to $50
Southern

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, 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
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chris Huerta
  • Private party facilities
    The Wine Room is the perfect place for a special dinner for 6 to 14 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
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Entertainment
    Live music in the Hummingbird Lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings from 6 pm to 10 pm.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,331 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • 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 "amazing food and excellent service." Guests appreciate the elegant atmosphere and "fantastic wine list." The staff, highlighted as "wonderful and attentive," consistently enhances special occasions. While some reviews mention occasional inconsistencies, Madison's remains a "go-to restaurant in Highlands" for its warm ambiance and memorable meals.

2,331 Reviews

  1. Claire

    Charlotte

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Went there as a celebration dinner for graduation from college. Was disappointed that Madison's did not go the extra mile to ensure the dinner was special. The graduate was hardly acknowledged. No mention of graduation. We had a party of 8, reservations were made months in advance with special instructions. There wasn't even a complementary dessert for the graduate. Our service was par at best no excitement or attentiveness. I would consider Madison's a place for an occasion meal and I felt like the service fell way short of expectation for a restaurant with it's reputation.

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  2. Joan

    VIP

    Charleston

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Kaitlyn was lovely and very attentive. Everyone enjoyed their lunch. From the seafood chowder to the chicken cranberry salad and shrimp and grits. Saved room for chocolate creme brulee. As always. Just lovely

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  3. Terri

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waiter was fantastic. We had him months ago for lunch. We were extremely excited to have him again for dinner. He is attentive, funny, and knowledgeable.

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  4. Linda

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful to enjoy Madison’s. It was great food and service.

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  5. Rhea

    VIP

    Charlotte

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a delicious meal. Our server Vanessa was excellent. She was informative and delightful. Manager came to check on us everyone was so pleasant and made you feel welcomed

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  6. Suzanne

    Atlanta Metro

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitperson was fantastic. I asked about the Chardonnay that was "by the glass" and she brought me two samples to try, and I picked one that happened to be her favorite. I've had lunch there many times and the food is always great. I had the fried chicken sandwich. I think that every restaurant now seems to think that unless it's stacked to the moon and back, that it's too skimpy. I had to deconstruct this sandwich because it not only had the fried chicken "pieces" but two pieces of bacon, lettuce and tomato and a creamy sauce that was a little too spicy, but that's not a negative for those that enjoy spicy food and of course, the bun. And, yes, I'd go back with the same friend as we do almost every December.

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  7. Charles

    Charleston

    49 reviews

    5.0

    49 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another wonderful night at Madison’s. Started with 2 appetizers- fried oysters & foie gras. Excellent!! Main courses were: trout with white wine capers sauce & the osso buco with Demi glacé sauce, root vegetables & mashed potatoes. Unbelievable!!! And Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône -an amazing accompaniment. I always look forward to my next time dining there.

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  8. Mary

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Noelia was a wonderful server! She had a very professional demeanor, wonderful smile and extremely knowledgeable.

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  9. Meredith

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! Service exceptional, our waiter was so fun and engaging. Food was delicious, desserts outstanding. Definitely will come back when we visit again.

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  10. Steve

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic and classically quinticential… food was awesome and great value. Service was great but make sure to make. Reservation. 😎

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Madison's is rated 4.8 stars by 2331 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
Google Map for Madison's

445 Main Street, Highlands, NC 28741

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    4th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Highlands / Sapphire
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Daily 6:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Southern, Contemporary American, Contemporary French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Resort 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
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, 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 14 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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