Wild Thyme Gourmet

We came to Highlands on a last minute trip, was able to get a reservation which I highly recommend cause this place gets booked! Atmosphere was awesome and food top notch! Staff was great! If you are visiting the area, make sure to add this to you stops

2nd time in this cute town and the 1st time the restaurant was closed. Tried a couple of items and I loved the grilled veggie sandwich. The sweet potato chips were okay. The open faced sandwich was disappointing as we thought it would come warm. The crab cake was okay as well. I would to give a better rating but the server didn’t help.

Easy to find the place. We were able to find a good parking spot nearby despite the hectic dinner rush. Restaurant has a nice ambience. Our server was attentive and our food arrived at a timely manner. We got lump crab in fillo purses, hubby got bacon wrapped quail and I had shrimp and tasso linguine. Portion sizes were decent I personally dislike restaurants who overfill plates. We thought the prices were a little steep hence the 4 out of 5.

Absolutely one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. This was Tom’s bday dinner so we had high expectations. The courtyard dinning area was great for allowing Bogie, our Westie to join the celebration. Ethan our server was very attentive and knowledgeable. He suggested the Portobello Mushroom Napoleon, layered mushrooms in a fluffy pastry and a sherry tomato cream sauce was delicious and highly recommended for a vegetarian option. Tom for his bday entree ordered the Shrimp and Sea Scallops. Poached in a lemon dill caper cream sauce with snow peas. Again a great dish. Tom also enjoyed the Lump Crab Fillo Purses. We selected the Patz & Hall Dutton Ranch Chardonnay an excellent wine. The only negative comment or experience of the evening came from the General Manager when asked if they had a specific aperitif he snapped back a no and offered no options or a menu. Our waiter apologized and came back with the menu. When in the Highlands NC area this restaurant should be on your to do list. Like below if this was helpful.

We've been here twice and both times the food was delicious and the service a step above. This last time we had John as a server and it was refreshing to have a professional, courteous and skilled server. We both had the special which was an avocado chicken wrap with a side of some kind of wild rice and mushroom salad. I could have just had a bowl of that for lunch, it was good. We will definitely be back several times!

This was the best place to eat! Their kitchen was delicious from beginning to end, and Bo service was the best! He served us timely and always with a smile. Totally wheelchair accesible, they have indoor and outdoor sitting. Would recommend cookies! But to be honest, everything was delicious!

Very busy, but we were able to sit inside quickly. Service was good though ordinary, and food was very tasty. I got the open-faced goat cheese sandwich and enjoyed every bite!

Excellent food, good service, pleasant atmosphere, not tourist friendly. In October 2021, not knowing much about the Wild Thyme, we went for dinner on a Monday when most restaurants in the area were closed. When my girlfriend called to ask a few questions about the restaurant's location and parking, the lady on the phone was a little short with her and did not answer her question. Therefore, I would not consider this restaurant tourist friendly. However, we found the restaurant and were not disappointed in the experience. The Maple Brie appetizer was particularly good, as was my girlfriend's Shrimp and Scallop entree. The goat cheese, cranberry and walnut salad was also particularly good. The pan seared WNC Mountain Trout was the best trout dish I have had. I loved it! The chef did an excellent low-carb version by subbing spinach and asparagus for the polenta. A friend had the Portobello Mushroom Napoleon which she thought was well prepared, but too soupy for her taste. The portions were appropriate. Our server, Dolledon, was knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. I thought the prices were fair. Most menu entree items were between $25 and $35 with a few more expensive. They offered indoor and outdoor seating. I would return. We returned in July 2022. The food was as good as we remember from last October. We found the hostess and the staff to be very friendly, efficient, and accommodating. I had Bacon Wrapped Quail, and my girlfriend had the Veal Chop entree The special that day, We enjoyed our entrees. My girlfriend had coconut cake for dessert, which she described as the best she has had.

Amazing lunch! Cozy dining room or outdoor seating. I had the Goat Cheese Salad with grilled Salmon-large fish portion and homemade vinaigrette. Crab Cakes were amazing as well. Our server Christine was wonderful. The menu has many options and the restaurant is located inside a local boutique-like market. Can't wait to go back.

Friday night dinner al fresco. Perhaps the absolute best grouper I have ever tasted. Service was great, food was outstanding. Will be back.Dine in: YesOutdoor seating: Yes