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    Lizzie W.

    What a great spot! The cocktails are delicious and reasonably priced. The staff was super friendly and helpful. You can bring food in since they do not have a kitchen and there is plenty of seating. They have an outdoor space, a bar and multiple cute rooms to hang with friends. This place is truly a gem!

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    Kayla C.

    Perfect little cocktail bar that I would give all my money to. The cocktails were tasty and unique. My favorite was the Of A Morning that had a perfect balance of coffee and citrus. There's lots of space inside and outside and the owners are literal angels.

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    Such a lovely , fun place to enjoy a drink while visiting my hometown! Delish drinks, excellent service and atmosphere!

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    The Local - The Boonie Burger

    The Local

    4.3(882 reviews)
    30.2 mi
    $$

    We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

    Stopped in here to grab a bite to wrap up our day of exploring. There was a very long wait, but we…read morewere table to get seats at the bar. Bar tender provided menus, and checked back on us after a few minutes to take order. They've got a good menu with pizza, sandwiches, burgers, and a good variety of entrees (seafood, steak, chicken, pasta), basically, they've got something for everyone. Not being too hungry, but knowing we needed something, we decided to just split an order of the pulled pork nachos. The food came out fairly quickly, looked and tasted great. They did not skimp on toppings. Staff was friendly, food was good, only complaint is it was very dark inside, and surprisingly loud in the restaurant, I can't imagine being there with live music, I assume it would be impossible to have a conversation.

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    The Local - Bar area

    Bar area

    The Local - Pulled Pork & Smoked Gouda Nachos

    Pulled Pork & Smoked Gouda Nachos

    The Local - PULLED PORK & SMOKED GOUDA NACHOS

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    PULLED PORK & SMOKED GOUDA NACHOS

    Café Violette - Duck fat fries w/lemon aioli

    Café Violette

    4.6(61 reviews)
    29.5 mi
    $$$

    Café Violette is pure culinary perfection in the heart of vibrant and spunky Blowing Rock. My wife…read moreand I came up for a quick getaway, and this spot turned out to be the highlight of our trip. We lucked out with a table on the cozy patio sitting on Main Street, where the town buzzes with life. The interior is beautiful and refined, but the outdoor setting, with the fresh mountain air and the hum of the town, created the perfect backdrop for a special evening. Service was impeccable. Gracious, attentive, and perfectly timed throughout the night. We began with a chilled French Chenin Blanc that paired beautifully with our appetizers. The escargot, bathed in a garlic cream and Gruyère sauce, was rich and mouth meltingly tasty. The braised and seared octopus was incredibly tender, deeply flavorful, and quite honestly, one of the best we've had anywhere. For mains, we shared the heirloom tomato burger, which was juicy, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor. Alongside that, we split the mushroom burrata orecchiette, pillowy pasta coated in a creamy lemon pistachio pesto with locally sourced mushrooms. It was rich, bright, and beautifully composed. When dessert rolled around, we switched things up with cocktails. I had the old fashioned with a pistachio twist, complex and not overly sweet. My wife enjoyed a smooth and flavorful espresso martini. Both paired wonderfully with the finale: a creamy, light tiramisu and a house-made French éclair with fresh peaches. Each bite was the perfect ending to an already stunning meal. From start to finish, Café Violette delivered. The food, the service, the atmosphere, and the view all came together in the best possible way. This is French fine dining with soul, nestled in one of North Carolina's most charming towns. An absolute must-visit in Blowing Rock.

    This restaurant is a must if you are in Blowing Rock. Planning ahead to make a reservation is a…read moremust as the restaurant is on the smaller side. Service (Ellen) was excellent, value was high and food was outstanding. The grouper was prepared perfectly. The scallops are rich and delicious and paired well with the pickled grape salad. Did someone say duck fat fries. These were the best fries ever.

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    Café Violette - Outside

    Outside

    Café Violette - Nicoise Salad

    Nicoise Salad

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    The November Room

    The November Room

    3.0(2 reviews)
    18.0 mi

    During a Pandemic, they have re-opened their business without requiring masks as State mandated…read more They offer multiple arts and craft classes where everyone is sitting at tables close to each other and they do not wear masks, thereby possibly being a part of community spread. When I simply asked whether they participate in mask wearing, Laura, the manager, responded to me in anger and belligerence instead of speaking to me in a professional tone. As a business who wants their business to thrive, they do not seem concerned about their customers' safety. She also retaliated against me within the community and continues to harass me - just because I asked about masks. I have been nothing but a paying patron in their business and do not deserve to be harrassed politically. On the same public forum where I placed my one question, another person who had visited here from out of town asked the same question. Laura's response to her was "mind your own business."

    This place is so unique! Not only can you shop in this beautifully renovated historic building for…read moregreat local gifts, clothing, home accessories, pottery, art and more, you can buy local wine to go! Plus, they make specialty coffee drinks and wine cocktails that are very yummy! This year they started offering all kinds of art classes, line dancing classes, spa nights for the ladies, and so much more. Best variety in a retail shop on Main Street...

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    The November Room - Homemade cookies

    Homemade cookies

    The November Room - Upcycled clothing

    Upcycled clothing

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    Cinder Bistro - Bootlegger Burger with yummy baked beans

    Cinder Bistro

    4.4(44 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    We took a day off from work to spend some good quality time together. We were headed straight for…read moreone of our favorite restaurants in Blowing Rock and then on the way I said, nope, starting now we are venturing out more like we used to. New experiences this next year and starting now! I searched online while the hubby drove and came up with this spot. I ordered the three-meat plate which included two sides and hushpuppies, and my husband ordered the fish and chips (shocker-Brit!), which also included two sides of his choice. He raved about the piece of fish and after taking a bite, I had to agree. A nice thick piece and the breading was just right. Nice fries as well. I didn't try the beans but my husband enjoyed them. I wasn't as enamored with the meats I received. They were just ok as Q goes, lacking any smoke flavor or crunchy bits like I prefer. The sauces were delicious though and while I'm not usually much of a sauce person I enjoyed them and as a result enjoyed the meats. The slaw and collards I had were again just ok. Points for being house-made, but I adore cole slaw and this slaw is a bit dry and needs some oomph. A little Duke's and ACV would make this amazing. A nice crunch and chop is already there but I would tweak it a bit. The collards were cooked perfectly and tasty but again, ACV is needed. Maybe even just add it to the sauce mixes on the table, so folks can doctor their dishes if desired? Why a photo of the silverware you ask? I was so happy to get real silverware and heavy, substantial pieces! It elevates my experience, just me maybe. As I was grabbing a few more photos of the bistro I noticed a nice bourbon selection, and being a bourbon aficionado I had to get closer. I had a nice chat with the owner, who explained a special weekly event he does for folks to try some premium grade liquors at cost and even went on to explain that he makes most of his infusions and mixes in house. Big points for that. I only wish we didn't live over an hour away, but maybe we can get back for some cocktail events at some point. I would/will definitely return and try some other menu items. Service was great, cleanliness is clearly high on their list, and everyone was just super nice.

    Service here is spectacular. Cherry, friendly, knowledgeable and we were checked in on multiple…read moretimes. 11/10 for service.

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    Cinder Bistro - Terrific sauces!

    Terrific sauces!

    Cinder Bistro - Smoked Brisket with a side of fries and corn nuggets.

    Smoked Brisket with a side of fries and corn nuggets.

    Cinder Bistro - This group enjoyed some great food & drinks while completing in our Trivia Tournament.

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    This group enjoyed some great food & drinks while completing in our Trivia Tournament.

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