Micas

SAPPHIRE, NC

Our Story

Micas is a well loved restaurant in Sapphire Valley, NC that has been serving locals and visitors alike delicious home cooked food year round since 1985. Micas serves savory lunches and dinners in a casual atmosphere completely surrounded by stunning natural beauty. Our menu offers a diverse variety of flavorful meals and shareables with something to please everyone. Micas full menu is served year round featuring everything from our house made pizza, prime steaks, Big’Ole half pound cheeseburger, chicken wings, our famous fresh caught rainbow trout, and a whole lot more. We use fresh locally sourced ingredients as much as possible. Our mission is to make great food and drinks that you will want to come back for often. Come stay a while and listen to the local live music.

Michael Ferrara, General Manager

SAPPHIRE, NC

About MICAS

Mica’s Restaurant & Pub has been serving delicious home style food, serving a full bar, and bringing you live local entertainment for decades. Enjoy your meal in our large dining room, in our cozy bar, on the big wraparound porch, or take in the beautiful views while dining on the outdoor deck and pavilion. Micas Restaurant and Pub offers a full menu year round featuring our home made from scratch NY style pizza, our cooked to perfection prime steaks, and famous fresh caught rainbow trout. Watch your favorite game while enjoying our amazing chicken wings. There’s plenty of room, so bring the gang!

Folks have been enjoying Micas since 1985. Were’ve you been? We’re so glad you’re here!

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By the Hand

Entrees

Pizza

Let's Start

Starters

*Seared Ahi Tuna 24

sesame crusted and seared rare. served sliced with Asian noodles, soy sauce, ginger, and wasabi

Pork Pot-Stickers 16

topped with Asian teriyaki BBQ

South West Chicken Egg Rolls 15

homemade chipotle ranch on the side

Shareables

Bang Shrimp 16

crisp shrimp tossed in savory chili sauce, topped with sesame seeds and green onions

Bubble Cheese Bread 12

baked French bread loaded with cayenne mozzarella, marinara for dipping

Mozzarella Cheese Wedges 12

crispy Italian breaded served with pizza sauce

Sapphire Onion 12

crispy onion strings lightly seasoned, served with house sweet and spicy Sapphire sauce

Shrimp Cocktail Skewers 26

12 large chilled shrimp, cocktail sauce and lemon

Soups

Baked French Onion crock 8

Soup of the Day cup 4 bowl 6

Salads

Asian Salad 16

blended greens, rotisserie chicken, mandarin orange, tomato, carrot, green onion, toasted almond, won-ton crisps, sesame ginger dressing

Caesar Salad small 5 large 10

romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing

Chipotle Chicken Salad 16

chopped iceberg, mozzarella, hard boiled egg, tomato, rotisserie chicken, bacon, and green onion topped with crispy corn tortilla strips

Garden Salad small 5 large 10

blended greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, onion, with your choice of dressing

Greek Salad small 9 large 16

romaine, croutons, parmesan cheese, caesar dressing

Micas Wedge 9

iceberg lettuce, bacon, blue cheese crumbles, green onion, cherry tomatoes, house bleu cheese and white balsamic

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By the Hand

Handhelds

*Blackened Prime Rib Sandwich 18

lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, and served with one side

BLT 13

on toasted white bread, and served with one side

Chicken Sandwich 17

grilled, blackened, or fried, and served with one side

French Dip 16

topped with Swiss cheese and served with one side

double meat add 4

Salmon BLT 19

pan seared or blackened, and served with one side

Pub Features

Chicken Tenders 10

Add a side to make your chicken tenders or wings a meal

Chicken Wings 16

ten jumbo wings tossed in your choice of sauce or rub with ranch or blue cheese dressing

mild, medium, or hot buffalo sauce, bbq, teriyaki, bang! sauce. Dry rub or blackened rub

Add a side to make your chicken tenders or wings a meal

Quesadillas

lettuce, tomato, jalapeño, sour cream, salsa

cheese 12, *chicken or beef, shrimp

add mushroom, onion, bell pepper, spinach, bacon 1

Burgers

*Big’ole 16

1/2 lb. chuck, choice of cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion

add ons: bacon, extra cheese, fried egg, grilled mushroom, grilled onion, guacamole 1

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Entrees

*16 oz Ribeye 44

USDA certified prime served with two sides

*8 oz Filet Mignon 44

USDA certified prime served with two sides

*Skewers 31

two skewers of your choice: shrimp, beef tenderloin, or one of each served with two sides

10 oz Grilled Pork Ribeye 27

all natural, served with two sides

12 oz Chicken Breast 24

grilled, blackened or hickory bourbon style served with two sides

Chicken Parmesan 24

fried chicken breast over linguine with house made marinara, topped with mozzarella cheese

Crispy Shrimp Platter 22

breaded and lightly seasoned, served with two sides - bell pepper, black olive, banana pepper

Fresh North Carolina Rainbow Trout 29

pan seared, grilled, or blackened and touched with lemon wine butter sauce

upgrades: capers 1 | three grilled shrimp 6

North Atlantic Cod 22

beer battered to order, served with two sides

Sides

broccoli 5

chips 4

coleslaw 4

fried okra 5

house fries 4

mashed potato 4

sweet potato fries 5

wild rice 4

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Pizza

Specialty Pizza

New York Style, Hand Tossed. House Made Dough and Sauce with 100% mozzarella.

Pizza Sizes : Small 8 inch | Medium 12 inch | Large 18 inch

Greek

red sauce, gyro meat, spinach, onion, mozzarella, feta, tomato, bell pepper, black olive, banana pepper

small 16 medium 21 medium gluten free 24 large 25

Loaded White

garlic butter sauce, spinach, tomato, feta, mozzarella, banana pepper

small 16 medium 21 medium gluten free 24 large 25

Margherita

red sauce, tomato, basil, garlic, mozzarella, olive oil

small 15 medium 20 medium gluten free 23 large 25

red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, mushroom, onion, mozzarella, bell pepper, black olive

small 17 medium 22 medium gluten free 25 large 27

Original NY Style Cheese Pie

best on the plateau!

small medium medium gluten free large

The Meat Eater

red sauce, pepperoni, sausage, ham, bacon, meatballs, mozzarella

small 18 medium 23 medium gluten free 26 large 28

Vegetarian

red sauce, onion, mushroom, bell pepper, black olive, mozzarella, tomato

small 15 medium 20 medium gluten free 23 large 25

Substitute or replace toppings on any specialty pizza for an additional charge. See list of toppings and pricing below.

Make any Specialty Pizza a Calzone in any size pizza size 2

Extra Toppings

Regular topping prices based on pizza or calzone size

- Pepperoni - Italian Sausage - Meatball - Ham - Bacon - Anchovies - Mushroom

- Banana Pepper -Black Olive Green Olive - Tomato - Onion - Bell Pepper - Spinach

- Fresh Basil - Garlic - Jalapeño - Pineapple - Thick Crust

Premium topping prices based on pizza or calzone size

Greek Olives - Artichoke Hearts - Bleu Cheese Crumbles

Feta Cheese - Extra Cheese - Chicken - Steak - Gyro Meat

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The Shadow of the Bear

The Cherokee who lived here first, revered the Black Bear for his courage and his presence as a literal force of nature. They saw the Shadow Bear as a powerful spirit animal that was sent to protect them from a terrifying monster named Spearfinder that resided on Whiteside Mountain. The Shadow Bear’s presence at the base of the mountain demonstrated his wish to protect his human neighbors. To witness the Shadow Bear on the Highlands-Cashiers Plateau, head to Rhodes Big View Overlook the last half of October between 5:30 and 6 PM you’ll see the shadow of a colossal bear emerging from the valley at the foot of Whiteside Mountain. He also shows up on sunny days mid-February to early March at 5:30 PM for just 30 minutes. It’s his late October patrol over Whiteside Cove that has the best views. Find a safe place to park and walk to view in front of the guard rail.