Freebie Friday: Highlands Restaurant in Blowing Rock
Many of us remember going to Tijuana Fats in Blowing Rock way back in college! The food left a little to be desired, but it was fun to gather there with friends. Well, years ago, that restaurant became part of my college memories as it closed for good.
Now, at that same location, almost at the end of Main Street, is Highlands Blowing Rock, Food and Spirits, a WONDERFUL addition to the culinary excellence of the High Country.
Highlands Blowing Rock is a family owned restaurant. (One of the owners went to high school with my husband!!) Non smoking facility and kid friendly. They have an outdoor patio and are open 7 days a week from 11:00am until 2 am. They have a kids menu that has chicken tenders, hot dog, grilled cheese, fruit, and more.
For the adult Highlands serves speciality burgers, salads, veggie burgers and portobello sandwiches and salads. They also have some seafood. The menu is chef-driven and extremely creative and fresh, including awesome sweet potato fries and fried green beans. YUM! For the sweet tooth, they have milk shakes and fresh desserts. Little Pea and I stopped by there the other day for lunch. She devoured the thick hotdog, and I got a tasty burger with sweet sauteed onions.
I also can’t wait to go to Highlands at night sometimes, for a girls night out! Sometimes, they do theme nights, like 80’s Night. so…
If you’d like to win a $25 gift certificate to Highlands, Blowing Rock:
- Leave a comment on this post, saying what theme night you’d like to see at Highlands.
- If you are a Mom Squad Subscriber, you get an extra entry. (click here to subscribe my email) Leave a separate comment.
- If you share this article by email, facebook/myspace, or blog you get a third entry.
- Three per family, please.
The contest will be open through Sunday, October 5, and the winner will be announced Monday Morning. Don’t forget to enter the High Country Baby photo contest!!
Comments
By Shana on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:20 pm
I guess I would like to see Pioneer./Mountaineer Night
By Shana on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:21 pm
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By Lori on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
A family version of Oktoberfest would be fun!
By Lori on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:23 pm
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By Shana on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:24 pm
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By Ruth on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:29 pm
Whichever era the poodle skirts were from, the 50’s, I think.
By Ruth on October 3rd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
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By Paula Domermuth on October 3rd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I’d like to see a vegetarian night.
By Paula on October 3rd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
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By Niki on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
I think a school spirit night would be fun!
By Niki on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
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By Amy Forrester on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:04 pm
i agree – school spirit would be great, but kids eat free would be nice, too! i was in recently and happy to see that the pricepoint is lower than on the the outset, and we had fantastic food and service! thanks, highlands!
By Amy Forrester on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:04 pm
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By Barb Kelley on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:51 pm
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By Barb Kelley on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:52 pm
I’m a subscriber
By Barb Kelley on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:53 pm
ACK….double posting….Sorry.
How about an international theme night?
By Barb Kelley on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:54 pm
emailed
By Barb Kelley on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:55 pm
emailed a friend
By Barb Kelley on October 3rd, 2008 at 3:55 pm
shoot! more duplicate posting. something twitches on my screen and then I start getting obnoxious this way. Sorry Sarah!
By kristi on October 3rd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
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By Cindy on October 3rd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I’d like to see a Scottish theme night! Yeah – show me those men in kilts!
By Cindy on October 3rd, 2008 at 4:07 pm
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By Cindy on October 3rd, 2008 at 4:09 pm
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By kristi on October 3rd, 2008 at 4:09 pm
hawaiian night! aloha
By Susan on October 3rd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
Let’s just have a huge Halloween costume party there!!! I love that place!
By Susan on October 3rd, 2008 at 7:24 pm
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By Karen Haury on October 3rd, 2008 at 8:15 pm
A kids eat free night would be great!
By Karen Haury on October 3rd, 2008 at 8:15 pm
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By Melanie on October 3rd, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Kids eat free would be great, on another night then Tues too!! I’ve been meaning to try them out and just haven’t yet! Will have to go soon!
By Melanie on October 3rd, 2008 at 9:22 pm
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By Melanie on October 3rd, 2008 at 9:23 pm
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By Heather on October 3rd, 2008 at 11:03 pm
Kristi…you stole my idea…I think a Hawaiian theme would be fun, too!
By Heather on October 3rd, 2008 at 11:03 pm
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By Heather on October 3rd, 2008 at 11:04 pm
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By Shelly on October 4th, 2008 at 9:46 am
asu night
By Shelly on October 4th, 2008 at 9:46 am
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By Hanna on October 4th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
I like the family Oktoberfest night with a polka band.
By Hanna on October 4th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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By Jennifer L. on October 4th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
OOOHHH! How ’bout a “Night at the Movies” theme???? You know, dishes named after and/or featured in famous movies? I’d like to try some fresh fish from Nim’s Island, Blue Lagoon, or Cast Away, sushi from Monsters, Inc., roast beef from Rocky’s meat locker, and what were Harry and Sally eating in the restaurant during “that scene”??? (This list could go on!) Movie trivia would be a fun activity, too!
I can’t wait to try Highlands…been meaning to…
By Jennifer L. on October 4th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
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By Laura on October 5th, 2008 at 4:47 pm
A school night!
By Laura on October 5th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
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