The Stubborn Bull at Mill Creek

4.6

478 Reviews

$30 and under

Spanish

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Great for fine wines
Good for groups
Neighborhood gem

Inspired by Mediterranean Spanish and South American influences, we are cooking up rustic tapas, or small savory dishes, in a modern environment.

Here at Stubborn Seeds, our menu is created in the spirit of gathering and sharing. We encourage everyone to try a variety of our small plates. Tapas come to the table as they are prepared, so relax and enjoy a social dining experience. Engage with all your senses and enjoy every bite!

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, South American, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(828) 200-0813
Website
http://www.the-stubborn-bull.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
445 N 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741
Neighborhood
Highlands / Sapphire
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

What 478 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Asheville / Western North Carolina
Hot spot

Review summary

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The Stubborn Bull at Mill Creek offers a delightful dining experience with "fabulous food" and "fantastic atmosphere." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "delicious tapas," while the "vibrant ambiance" and "great live music" add to its charm. The restaurant's creative menu and attentive staff make it a "must-visit" in Highlands.

478 Reviews

C
Catherine
VIP
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an outstanding experience at the Stubborn Bull. The food exceeded our expectations & is authentic & very flavorful. This is a great spot & a good addition to the food scene in Highlands.
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Candace
Las Vegas
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Delicious cocktails. Bartender super accommodating to requests. Waitress was super sweet and helped so much with gluten free suggestions. Definitely the new foodie choice in Highlands!! We will be back!!
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Rachael
VIP
New Orleans
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a really wonderful experience here on a very busy night. The entire staff was incredibly accommodating to us and the food was great. Can’t wait to visit again!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent meal and service was awesome . Will go back again
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Patce
Atlanta
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is our second NYE celebration at the Stubborn Bull. The food was fabulous and the atmosphere was fantastic. Highly recommend
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Karlynn
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed our NYE dinner. Lovely waiting staff, great live music, and delicious food and cocktails!
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Joyce
Atlanta
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Early New Year’s Eve set price dinner, two of us at the bar. Every course was excellent! Cocktails quick, generous and perfect. All well executed. 10! 10! Kiki’s staff is excellent. Happy 2025!
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Crawford
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and food were great. Good atmosphere and quality options
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Sasha
Atlanta
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service. Delicious good. Wonderful ambiance.
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Lori
VIP
Atlanta
10 reviews
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The tapas were delicious! The ambiance is great. The paella was just ok for the price!
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FAQs

The Stubborn Bull at Mill Creek is rated 4.6 stars by 478 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 28, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

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445 N 4th St, Highlands, NC 28741

Additional information

Neighborhood
Highlands / Sapphire
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Spanish, South American, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.the-stubborn-bull.com/
Phone number
(828) 200-0813

The Stubborn Bull at Mill Creek

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