food was amazing! there nachos was amazing! our server was great! and had a great environment!read more

Went to the Local with my wife last night. Sat inside . We ordered Steak and Frites. We shared it…read moreand the steak was delicious. The amount of fries that came with it was enough for 3 people. The atmosphere is good and the beer selection is also very good. Our waitress was excellent and overall we enjoyed it very much. Definitely recommend coming here when in Boone.

Just has the worst experience at Boone Saloon. The blonde manager working tonight had the worst…read moreattitude. I've been going here for three years and have always had great service. Boone Saloon is not what it's supposed to be. Our waitress who happened to be the manager checked on us maybe 3 times. Our food was cold. It took about ten minutes before we could flag down a different waiter/bartender who was actually helpful. Once we got the check I asked to speak to the manager. She walked away and came back saying she was the manager. Still had a rude ass attitude. Explained all our concerns And was met with no apology but the price is what is it. I wasn't even talking about the price but the service because of the 20% gratuity that was not deserved. Never again. Three years of great service down the drain. Terrible management.

Great place to grab and drink and a bite when walking on King Street. Great service from the whole…read morestaff. Mac and Cheese is slamming!

Evans and other bartenders are awesome. They will go far in life. Their service and personalities…read moreare definitely suited for the service industry. The Hortin was well with the stay, within walking distance to many places.

The front desk staff is very friendly and welcoming. The room smelled stale. Beds are hard (not in…read morea good way) we booked for the cool factor on website ( doesn't look close to the marketing photos) bar on rooftop required everyone to go to first floor and sit in long queue and then go back up. It's a $100 room that unfortunately they can charge more. Plus, breakfast was a joke. Terrible quality. Average food and they want to tell them the day before when you're coming to eat. When you want to like a place and they fall short or sucks.

The meat was incredibly dry & tough on both the shredded chicken and pork sandwiches…read more The sauces were not impressive - not thick enough (thin liquid) and without a lot of flavor. The sides were also unremarkable - the fried okra was a little burned and soggy and the coleslaw was not crispy. The menu had limited choices. It's too bad that this NC town has only one good BBQ restaurant

I wish they were open while I was in school there because it is the best little dive bar. Our…read morebartender Bailey was super sweet and friendly which made our night even more enjoyable. We did not have the food there but they had a good looking menu. They have great beers on tap from los province (local brewery). This place also has the best daily specials in Boone. Check the website and look what it is because you may get some really great deals on food and drinks.

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.

What a great little spot! Staff is super friendly and educated on what they're brewing and selling…read more Definitely a cozy spot to hangout or get some work done - reminds me of the coffee shop in "Friends"!

Amazing drinks and service!!!! Def recommend chatting with the bartenders, especially Caleb! Open…read moremics are always super fun and a great environment to chill out at.

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

The decor and ambiance are top notch!! Awesome big roaring fireplace, good bourbon selection (and…read moreI'm a bit of a snob) and the ribeye was KILLER! My second dinner in Boone (week long stay), and The Beacon takes the cake as best restaurant I've eaten at! Broccolini was damn good!! Well done y'all!!

We came to this restaurant as an opportunity to eat a warm delicious meal at our inn with a…read morebeautiful view of the blue ridge mountains. The ambiance did not disappoint and we were able to sit in front of the windows overlooking the outside. Our service was warm and friendly and we didn't have to wait long for our meals. Our favorite items we enjoyed were the Brussel Sprouts and the Turtle Cheesecake (from Stick Boy Bakery). Some feedback; the short rib wontons had good flavor however we wondered how the meat, while full of flavor, was dry texturally. Also our tenderloin seemed to be overly charred on the outside, making it a bit bitter, flavorwise.

During a one-week stay in the area with my family, we chose to dine at The Table at Crestwood based…read moreon its reputation and pricing, expecting a more elevated overall experience. The ambiance is pleasant, with a nice setting and attractive views, but ultimately nothing memorable or distinctive enough to justify the positioning or cost. The food was acceptable, yet uninspiring. For the price point, we expected more refinement, creativity, and depth of flavor. The menu itself is very limited, offering few choices, which further amplifies expectations, unfortunately, those expectations were not met. The service was friendly, and the staff was courteous; however, the experience lacked polish and professionalism. The service felt casual and inconsistent with what one would expect from a restaurant in this price range. The wine list is minimal, with very few compelling selections, and the bar program is underwhelming. Cocktails and offerings feel basic, again falling short of what the pricing and setting suggest. Overall, this is an okay dining experience, but not one that aligns with its cost or reputation. With stronger culinary execution, a more thoughtful menu and wine selection, and improved service standards, it could meet expectations, but in its current state, it does not.

Boone is incredibly lucky to have such a high quality, creative, and fun sushi restaurant!!!…read more First, it's the highest quality fish you can imagine. Then you have truly artists who know how to pair flavors and textures that are unique and delicious. Then add to the amazing team of sushi chefs and servers who deliver a great experience inside a place that has a very cool vibe. The severs even know how to deal is PITA customers who come in with attitudes - witnessed it first hand tonight. Truly an amazing culinary and client experience you would not expect to find in a small mountain town. Well done to the owner and his incredible team!!!

Husband and I were in town for the week and decided we wanted some sushi and unfortunately for the…read moreBoone/ App State Folks there's not many sushi places to choose from up here. Found Cobo on Yelp and decided the pictures of the sushi looked decent. And honestly it's just that... mediocre sushi and tapas. I would call this more of an artisan sushi bar rather than authentic sushi. I guess you can say we've been spoiled with our sushi expectations as we live in the Iredell County area which is between Charlotte and Winston for authentic sushi. The service was super slow due to how busy they are and how small their sushi set up area is so I can't really blame them for being so packed and one of the only maybe three sushi joints in Boone. The server did make sure to keep our drinks filled and checked on us, however, he wasn't much help when it came to recommendations on the menu as he didn't seem to really eat sushi (do not hold that against him) He was honest when we asked him about the mackerel roll and said he's been told is super fishy which it is since it's pickled mackerel rather than fresh. The udon noodles were the furthest thing from being udon. Instead they were a flat stir fry rice noodles so that was really disappointing. The only thing that was really good was the Japan Poppers those I highly recommend trying if you like stuffed jalapeño poppers! I don't think we'd be back to Cobo simply due to the lack of authenticity and overpriced food and drinks.

We stopped by for a nightcap and dessert after a date night. The space is on the smaller side, and…read moretables close together, which gives it a very intimate and cozy feel. Note, however, that if you're looking for private secluded spaces, this may not be the spot. We were able to be seated immediately upon arrival, and our server was promptly by the table to go over the menu with us. We each ordered a cocktail and the skillet chocolate chip cookie. The skillet chocolate chip cookie arrived a bit before both of our drinks, which was a bit odd considering we had waited probably 15 minutes without drinks. As far as the cocktails, we ordered the Cynar Old Fashioned and the Buffalo Heard. The old fashioned was good, though I didn't notice the flavor of the Cynar at all. It was very dry, which I like, but may not be for you if you like a sweeter old fashioned. The Buffalo Heard was light and refreshing, with a nice bit of the bourbon shining through. Overall, the cocktails were quite good. It's a unique spot, and has a lot of potential. It appears they are still ironing out a few kitchen/bar/service kinks, but I think these are all small things. Look forward to visiting again soon.

I think this place is great if you know what to expect. I ate at Daniel & The Dog at the wrong…read moretime! I had just ran a half marathon and was famished. So, the finger food options did not satisfy my appetite. However, that's not to say the food was casually good, and the vibe of the restaurant was classy and cool!