A far cry from the classic western chuckwagon, Chef Jeb Aldrich’s High Country fare elevates ranch favorites like steaks, chops, and fish with refined techniques
that balance flavor and finesse. Reservations are required.
High cuisine has found a home in the High Country at Switchback, a world-class restaurant led by Chef Jeb Aldrich. The handcrafted menu features Appalachian favorites influenced by French techniques and flavored by locally grown produce.
Reservations for dinner service are available from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Monday–Thursday and 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday–Sunday. We’d love to have you join us!
Join us for lunch Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
We serve brunch on Saturdays, and Sundays from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
View a sample of our handcrafted menus. Please note our menu changes throughout the season as we love to showcase what’s been freshly delivered from local farmers.
Open-air seating, wide open views, and the open flame flavor of our wood-fired forge oven make for an unforgettable dining experience on the patio just outside Switchback.
Take advantage of our beautiful landscape with The Hitch food truck, a taste of the ranch on wheels. Chef Jeb and his culinary creations can be found at special events throughout our property for flavor as big as the great outdoors.
Trained in critically acclaimed restaurants across the Southeast, Chef Jeb Aldrich honed his skills in Europe before joining his father in America at 4th & Swift, and later, Tiny Lou’s, among others. At Switchback, Aldrich has created an extraordinary ranch menu of Southern Appalachian fare with European Alpine influence. Reservations are required.
A passionate Sommelier with a lifelong career in restaurants, Cara brings an enthusiasm for service and hospitality as well as a thoughtful approach to building wine programs for unique properties. Cara has managed wine lists locally, abroad, and on the high seas. Locally, she revamped the extensive wine program at Posana in downtown Asheville, and is excited to bring her passion to the talented team at Cataloochee Ranch.
