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  Welcome to Lakeside Restaurant, where a warm welcome and delicious dinner await you. From it's setting on Harris Lake and whimsical interior, to the award-winning wine list and culinary experience, Lakeside Restaurant is truly one of life's pleasures.

Owners Donna Woods and Marty Rosenfield purchased Lakeside Restaurant 16 years ago. Their focus has always been quality, quality, quality. The freshest of all ingredients are the beginning of Marty's culinary creations. The value driven wine list explores wine regions from around the globe with an emphasis on California and Oregon.

In addition to our great menu items, quality specials will be described by your wait person. You can be sure that the food items you select will be the freshest available and cooked to order to insure the delicious flavors. Our portions are generous, but you can't pass up our wonderful desserts - save room. Make sure to look over our lovely wine list with selections by the bottle, half bottle and glass.

It is our pleasure to have you join us!

 

 
 

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ROASTED WILD MUSHROOMS,

blue cheese cream sauce with cumin crackers

$9.00

HARDWOOD GRILLED SEA SCALLOPS

with crushed avocado and chipotle

$9.75

PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND MUSSELS

steamed in Thai basil broth

$9.00

OUR MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKES

with horseradish dill sauce

$10.75


ARUGULA WITH BRIE,

tangerine vinegar and roasted shallot olive oil

$7.75

TUSCAN SALAD

arugula, roasted tomato &

roasted red pepper with pancetta,

black pepper & roasted garlic olive oil

$8.75

TOMATO FLORENTlNE SOUP,

a remarkable Lakeside favorite

$6.00

THE WEDGE  

iceberg lettuce & cabernet poached pear with crumbled blue cheese & walnuts

$8.75

SOUP DU JOUR

$6.00

House Salad

choice of homemade dressing

5.00


Fresh vegetables and the starch of the day also accompany your meal,

 along with baked bread & butter

CAROLINA GROUPER MAISON  

sautéed with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, lemon and wine

$26.50

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREAST WITH MUSHROOMS

and tarragon cream sauce over pasta

$18.50

GRILLED CAROLINA GROUPER

with mussels, fresh mango & roasted red pepper coulis

$26.50

CHICKEN PICCATA

sauteéd in extra virgin olive oil with capers, lemon & white wine over pasta

$18.50

LOCALLY RAISED RAINBOW TROUT

sautéed in butter, lemon & wine

$22.00

GRILLED BONELESS DUCK BREAST 

topped with bing cherry merlot sauce

 $24.00 

STUFFED RAINBOW TROUT

with crab meat & applewood smoked bacon

$25.00   

GRILLED FILET MIGNON,  

$27.00

BRONZED PREMIUM YELLOWFIN TUNA

raspberry tiger sauce & wasabi cream

$24.00

SEARED FILET MIGNON AU POIVRE

pressed with black peppercorns, seared in butter, finished with burgundy and brandy cream

$29.00 

GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA AL LA CAPONATA

with olives, capers, onions & peppers over pasta

$24.00

 

GRILLED CALF'S LIVER

with caramelized red onions & appelwood smoked bacon

 $21.00

MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKES 

our version, with horseradish dill sauce

$23.00 

CHEF'S VEGETARIAN SELECTION

19.00
 
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In addition to our menu, your wait person will describe today's selection of our chef's specials. Here are a few possible favorites:

LAMB CHOPS

Two T-bone triple cut Colorado grass fed chops (signature dish)

 

 

PORK CHOP

Pork chop - grilled, finished in the oven. Served with Jack Daniels bourbon mustard glaze

 

MACADAMIA NUT ENCRUSTED

halibut, snapper, cod, sword fish or sea bass - encrusted with toasted macadamia nuts, baked in the oven and served with mango beurre blanc sauce

 

SAUTEED WITH JUMBO SHRIMPS AND SEA SCALLOPS

halibut, snapper, cod, sword fish or sea bass - pen sauteed with jumbo shrimps and sea scallops and finished with champagne shellfish

 

VERONIQUE

Halibut, sea bass or cod; pan sautéed with a splash of amaretto with toasted almonds and grapes.

 

 

EN CROUTE

Gulf red snapper or halibut; topped with a crab mousse mixture (lump of Georgia blue crab meat, capers, celery, parmesan cheese)

 

 
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You can't pass up our wonderful home made desserts - save room!!!

Bread Pudding  

with Hot Buttered Whiskey Sauce

Chocolate Pecan Pie

with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Creme Brulee

Buttermilk Pie

Mud Pie

Raspberry Sorbet

 
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We will be happy to reserve Lakeside Restaurant for your next special event. Corporate Retreats, Birthday or Anniversary celebrations, Bridesmaid luncheons, or any event that you want to make special. We can accommodate parties up to 40 guests.

Special menus usually include passing hors d'oeuvres during "social hour", choice of soup and/or salad, choice of entree and dessert.

Also we have a wonderful selection of wines (please check out our wine list)

Choices for your guests, relaxed atmosphere, delicious food and wine, friendly, efficient service. The recipe for a great time. Just invite your guests and enjoy the party.

 
 

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Open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner only
Serving starts at 5:30 PM
Reservation Suggested
April: Tuesday through Saturday
May: Tuesday through Saturday. Open Sunday, May 28, 2006
June: Tuesday through Saturday
July: Tuesday through Saturday. Open Sunday, July 2, and Monday, July 3, 2006.
August: Tuesday through Saturday
September: Tuesday through Saturday. Open Sunday, September 3, 2006
October: Tuesday through Saturday
November Tuesday through Saturday;
 
Reopening in April 2007

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address: 531 Smallwood Avenue
Highlands, NC 28741
phone:
fax:
(828) 526 9419
(828) 526 3761
hours of operation: Tuesday-Saturday, 5:30 - till...
For more information see our calendar
Reservations: Strongly recommended. Call (828) 526 9419
dress code: Smart Casual
Methods of payment: Visa, MasterCard, Checks, Cash
Directions
Franklin Road Hwy 28/64 - Main Street. Make a right at third stop light onto  5th Street. Make second left on Smallwood Avenue. We are located in the second building on the right.
Cashiers Road Hwy 64 - Make a left at second stop light onto Main Street. Turn right at next stop light onto 5th Street. Make second left onto Smallwood Avenue. We are located in the second building on the right.
Dillard Road Hwy 106 - Main Street. Turn right at the first stop light. Go two more stop lights to 5th Street, make a right. Make  second left onto Smallwood Avenue. We are located in the second building on the right.
Walhalla Road Hwy 28 - to Main Street. Turn right at stop light. Make a right at the next stop light onto 5th Street. Make second left onto Smallwood Avenue. We are located in the second building on the right.