Basil's was recommended to me for their fresh, house-made pasta! We got the:…read more - Eggplant Frites: Probably my favorite dish! Granted I love anything eggplant haha but these fries were crispy on the outside and soft inside; well-seasoned and I loved the garlicky aioli. - Goat Cheese and Pancetta Salad: A close second favorite- it was so tasty (had spring mix, crispy brussels, pancetta, pepitas, goat cheese, fig vinaigrette), had a great combination of sweet/savory, and lots of texture. - Mushroom Marsala: This was the best pasta dish imo. The mushrooms & sauce provided a lot of umami and the pappardelle had good texture. For all the pasta dishes, a bigger piece of bread would have been appreciated to slop up all the delicious sauce haha. - Pasta Rossa: The sauce was tomato-y and creamy, but wish there could have been more/bigger meatballs and that a different pasta than pappardelle was used. - Chicken Alfredo: Honestly, I'm not a big fan of Alfredo at baseline bc it's usually too rich for me but my sister liked it. The fettuccine had nice texture and chicken was cooked well. - Duck Sliders: I probably would not recommend this dish- I think the duck is hard to appreciate in slider format (kinda just tasted like chicken lol). The chips were a bit soggy too. Lots of free parking available. Ambiance is really nice, modern and lots of natural light. Service is friendly and fast. 7.5/10 would recommend!

I don't know how I have overlooked this fantastic restaurant but I will never forget it!…read more This place is a short drive from downtown Boone and absolutely worth it, not to mention there was no wait on a very busy day. Food and service were near perfect!

Nice market for wine or beer. Have a fresh made sandwich with boars head meat sit outside and watch…read morethe people pass. Give it a try.

We love visiting this market when in town!!! It's the perfect place to stop for snacks, drinks and…read moreprovisions for your stay in town. They have TONS of wine, lots of beer in the cooler, unique snacks, jams and honeys, etc. we always find yummy things and have never gotten something bad from here! Love this place, we'll be back!

The executive chef Jules Bott has no clue how to run a deli let alone any of campus dining. Worst…read moreplace to eat or work. Stay wAy or your stomach will hate you.

Great service and management. This is a great place to eat for students that is not just the dining…read morehall.

We had such a wonderful experience at Lily's in Boone! My daughter has celiac disease, and the…read morelevel of care they showed us was exceptional. The cook personally came out to discuss the menu and help us make safe choices, which gave us so much confidence and made us feel truly cared for. Our server, Presley, was absolutely fantastic--friendly, attentive, and thoughtful throughout our entire meal. He checked on us often, made sure everything was perfect, and went above and beyond to make our experience enjoyable. It's not always easy dining out with food allergies, but Lily's made us feel welcome and safe. The outstanding service and genuine hospitality mean we'll definitely be back. Highly recommend!

Lily's is incredible for vegan options in Boone. The tofu bites are so good (as were their…read morepredecessor: tempeh wings). The house made potato chips are something special, and at their best (in my opinion) dipped in the house made vegan ranch (vegan Lily's sauce is a close 2nd). Today we got teriyaki tofu nuggets, Buffalo tofu nuggets (both came with the chips and a dipping sauce) along with fried pickles (we got extra dipping sauces). It has a beach/tiki bar vibe inside (albeit slightly dark) with tables and a few parking spots out front. Dog friendly (outside) and even brought a dog bowl of water. We just love this place. Friendly service. Hospitable atmosphere with clear values (pro LGBTQ, anti-racism, etc.). Reasonable prices.

They were very nice, the place was pretty quiet as it was off season so the food came out quickly…read more It was just mediocre though. The bagels (I got an egg everything) were still somehow flavorless. An everything MUST have salt- it's non negotiable. In lieu of that- adding a touch of salt to the cream cheese would have helped. Salt is not meant to make things salty but to bring out the flavors of the food. Without it- it's one note bland. Pancakes were decent but for a bagel place please make the bagels more edible. Had a decent cream cheese ratio though but because it was all flavorless it didn't really matter. Simple tweak but can probably make this place really solid

Great breakfast spot on King street. Like anything in Boone, parking is tight but they do have a…read morecouple of spots. We easily found a street spot not too far away. There is seating inside and out. Definitely a no frills spot- cutlery is plastic, plates and cups were paper, coffee came in to-go paper cups. The food was fine- nothing special. The bagels didn't taste as homemade as I expected. They did have a large menu and offered a lot of breakfast items- more than just bagels. The service seemed a bit slow for what we ordered, but it looked like a ton of people were waiting in the lobby, so they may get a lot of to-go orders that backed up the kitchen. The waitress was nice!

Gotta new guy this time and he didn't understand what I meant when I said the Veggie. He asked what…read morekind of meat and I was like, "no meat, like I just want the veggies..." After we got on the same page I think he felt bad because he completely loaded it down with every veggie except for sliced green peppers. I mean, like double what they usually give you. I could only eat half of a regular and polished the other half off later at home because I didn't want 'the juice' to make it soggy. To end out this awesome experience the guy asked the other guy how to ring up a vegetable sub. Number 14, I whispered...One of the best subs I've had from there. Spicy mustard with a smear of C.P.R. (chili pepper relish, which they sell by the jar in this store). The brownies looked great too but I just stuck with my gargantuan 'sub with all the vegetables? - as he called it. Yum!

We recently went into Jersey Mikes at New Market Center and ordered a sub to go. Service was…read morefriendly and fast.

Now Publix just needs to come to Connecticut!…read more I have loved Publix ever since I was a child growing up in South Florida. For years, my grandmother shopped there, my mother shopped there, and honestly everybody I knew shopped there. It was one of my grandmother's favorite stores, so Publix has always felt special and familiar to me. Everyone is always so friendly, the food is delicious, and their bakery... oh my goodness, the Key lime pies are AMAZING! I was so excited when Publix opened in Boone. Every time I visit my family in North Carolina, I buy four Key lime pies to fly home to Connecticut with me. The bakery staff is always so kind and helpful. They leave the pies in the bakery boxes instead of putting them in the plastic pie containers they normally sell them in, which actually makes them much easier and safer to travel with. I use a pie carrier bag, and they always make it so easy. Wonderful customer service every single time!

Pub subs are truly elite: I needed a quick, cheap lunch so Publix was my first thought. Got my sub…read moreloaded with chicken tenders and a bunch of veggies, it was delicious. Ofc, made sure to grab some chips. Ambiance not applicable (I went to eat at a nearby park); service was fast. Lots of parking in upfront lot.10/10 would recommend!

We are staying at a campground a few miles up the road so this location was very convenient- it's a…read morevery large grocery store that was very clean with a great selection of just about anything you could think of. Today we picked up a few items to restock our RV pantry, some deli sliced ham for Wednesday our cat, a variety of desserts from the bakery for a dinner party in Blowing Rock and of course a few Powerball tickets for a chance to win the 1.8 billion dollars. The staff at the deli, bakery and at checkout were very friendly and helpful this is where I'd probably shop weekly if I were a local...

Friday $5 Sushi. Vegetable roll. They also have an Asian hot bar with noodles, vegetables, rices…read moreand other tasty veggies.