My family really enjoyed our meal at the Peddler. We came with 2 small kids and everyone was very…read morefriendly towards us. The staff was attentive and the service was fast. Food was great, loved the salad cards to create my own custom salad. We will be back.

From the moment we walked in, the entire staff was incredibly friendly. A team effort for sure…read more Seth our server was so polite and very helpful in recommending some options. Both my husband and myself ordered a steak, him a New York and I had the filet. Both were cooked to order and very flavorful. The salads were awesome as we could build our own! We were sat in what I would call the atrium area and it was quite nice with the natural light. We will come back here the next time we come to Boone.

Honestly, I have nothing bad to say about The Local! The food is delicious, the staff were super…read morefriendly and attentive, the prices weren't too bad, and the atmosphere is nice. They were pretty busy and it was just me and one other person so they sat us at the bar (after asking if it was okay). The bartender, despite having a full bar, was amazing! She was constantly checking in on us and my friend requested that she surprise her with a cocktail and the drink she made was spectacular! We both got the cheese curds for an appetizer and there were so many!!! They were also freaking amazing. The chipotle ranch that came with them wasn't my favorite but was still delish! My friend and I both got the creamy pesto Alfredo penne, I added chicken and she added steak. The serving size was perfect (just enough for a lil bit of leftovers) and it tasted so good. We ended the night with some of the Carolina beignets, which I somehow find myself getting every time I come here because they're so damn good!! They come with a cheerwine reduction on the side Also, got the prickly pear cocktail and it was pretty good! Not my favorite but they do have a super fun, excellent menu of cocktails.

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

Delicious food, lovely service…read more I was visiting the area and this place and the menu caught my attention. 'The Gamekeeper', what name could be more intriguing for a unique dining experience? I was not disappointed in the food. All selections were ideally prepared, seasonally balanced, and well paired. What I was really pleased about was the service. The staff elevate the entire experience. To name one or two would leave out what was an incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable, and cohesive Team. I would certainly recommend The Gamekeeper to anyone looking for the complete dining experience.

Let's just start out with the obvious. The service, meal options and atmosphere are tops. Our…read moreparty of 6 was fortunate to have Allan G as our server. The wine and cocktails assistance was great and the mixed grill appetizers were perfect. The bison short ribs are killer. A very enjoyable evening. Everyone in the party raved about the meal and service. Bravo to the chef, staff and management. Our first trip to the area proved challenging on a rainy night in the mountains. We opted for transport via uber and Lyft services. FYI it's almost impossible to confirm service in Blowing Rock. With no show transportation at 9:30 pm the staff jumped into action. Lucky for us the one driver that did show agreed make 2 trips.

Here's the break down. Tuna: 5 stars…read moreChicken and waffles sandwich: 4.5 stars Cali flatbread: 4.25 stars There was a mistake when our flatbread was brought out. but waitress was more than willing to fix the mistake. However, we liked it well enough to keep it (adding balsamic glaze). Quaint little spot. Entrance is inside the mall for those who may be confused. Would go back.

Great. Food Great service…read moreA wonderful lunch place to eat. Clean and neat. Good adult beverages as well.

Took family for a birthday lunch and had a great experience!…read moreHibachi chef was very entertaining and the food was outstanding! Been to many hibachi restaurants and this is a very good one. Ambiance is well done too. Just be ready for a long wait on Saturday dinner hours...

My wife and I enjoy hibachi food but this one didn't live up to our expectations. It just doesn't…read morehave the flavor or seasoning we are used to. We had even a rougher time all night as it didn't set well in our system.

Food and service were wonderful. I got the Taos Boat- Chicken Tina with black beans, sweet…read morepotatoes, tomatoes, corn, etc. Hot and fresh. Great service!

Nice, friendly helpful and efficient workers…read more Place was clean and neat. The food was very tasty- I got the Spinach salad- With grilled chicken- It had a lot to it very filling.

As a local, I'm finally getting around to reviewing my FAVORITE Boone establishments…read more The Beacon is THE spot for a date night, or any time you want an impeccable dining experience. The culinary staff is dedicated to accommodating any needs you may have, even offering substitutions for seed oils or any allergies. They are also creative, delivering cuisine inspired by travels and truly local resources. The bar makes the BEST cocktail in Boone, hands down (coming from a picky drinker). Ambiance is a ten. The Beacon is a higher end establishment, so those who are reviewing for speed dining, like typical Americans, may have a hard time appreciating a more advanced culinary experience. Can't wait to come back!!!!

Really a 4.5 and maybe a 5.0 for this area. And be quite honest a huge surprise given where it's…read morelocated. My son had the roasted chicken and I the primary New York strip... Both were off the charts as well as the grilled Caesar salad. Excellent wine selection albeit, small very well curated. Our sugar was Michael her who is attractive, personable, and been working there for sometime and offered tremendous value throughout the meal from his knowledge of the menu to the surrounding area. Looking forward my next visit! Next up there for me to try all the pasta and homemade sauce

Our favorite Italian in town! Italian nachos are great and so are the soups! Staff is super…read morefriendly and walking in you feel welcomed! It's always calm and relaxing and you can really enjoy your dinner.

After reading a lot of the reviews in hindsight ,I'm sorry I didn't read them before we ordered. My…read morebad. I struggled between 1 or 2 stars only because it wasn't completely terrible,BUT... the things that were not right about our order could have and should have been avoided by a restaurant of this scale. We ordered by Door Dash after 2 days of traveling and outings as we were tired. The food did come very quickly and very hot. One meal was spaghetti and meatballs and was described as fair in taste. I ordered the Tortellini Carbonara(it wasn't great but not terrible) that came with a side. I chose soup. I was given 2 choices of soups and what was sent appeared to be French onion soup......NOT even one of the 2 choices. I don't know when it became ok to assume let's just send whatever when someone has paid a lot of money for just OK food. I didn't send them Canadian cash to pay for it .To top it off not one utensil was in with the order.even though the address on the order clearly stated were in a local hotel. And yes you guess it, one and done!

This very pleasant New American restaurant in Boone offers genuinely good, delicious dishes. It…read morefeatures a full bar and appears popular for cocktails and wine. Every item I ordered was impressive, and the service is excellent. The restaurant sits in downtown, making it easy to locate.

yummy!!!!! this was super delectable!! Went here for lunch and had a very tasteful sandwich!…read moreservice was great for lunch!!! Love the ambiance! Then later on went to dinner and got chicken and waffles chicken was super yummy!! only downside is that the syrup was cold!! but other than that it was super amazing!!

Great food & great service! I came upon this gem when visiting family in Boone. The menu had a good…read morevariety of options and everything tasted amazing! Tiffany made sure that we were well taken care of. 10/10 experience! We will be back :)

Im so happy i stopped in to this place while traveling! We are very picky about restaurants but the…read moreservice was unmatched. Tiffany was super helpful when we had a lot of questions and accommodating for my party's allergy. (TYSM!! ) It's so hard to feel comfortable eating out with a food allergy, I truly appreciate her attention to detail and assuring us of all the precautionary steps they would take. We will be back next time we are in town.