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.

A hidden gem in Boone for great seafood taste, service, nautical restaurant. First time going…read morethere and now a beginning of a destination routine . Everything had flavors. Down to the green beans. If you don't like it, that just means more for me and family and friends.

Wonderful, delicious seafood, and a good value. The nicest staff you can imagine. Just a friendly,…read moregood place to eat. Very similar to the quality and preparations of dishes you get at the North Carolina coast (but in the mountains!) Service here is warm and excellent. Very highly recommended! A local favorite.

Went here for dinner based on several recommendations. I went for the blackened trout with 2…read moresides, by wife had a different prep. Food came quickly and was excellent. I saw a Wyagu burger come out and it looked delicious - wish i had ordered that, would choose it if I go again. FYI, this place is busy and you will need a reservation, best to make it well ahead of you want your time slot.

Yum!! We were recently visiting Blowing Rock and stopped here for lunch. So glad we did! We sat…read moreoutside on a beautiful day. Our server was brand new (first day without a trainer), but was polite, helpful, and had great suggestions. We started with the smoked gouda and sage fondue, which is not to be missed! It comes with apple and bread for dipping, which we polished off. Two adults got the trout with various sides, and I got the wagyu burger. Kiddo got the kids sliders. We all loved our meals! I also had a taj mahal mocktail which was sweet but not overly so. Will definitely be back the next time we're in the area!

We celebrated my husband's birthday here while we were visiting the area. It was recommended to us…read moreby our AirBnb host. The service was very attentive. The food was good and fresh. Italian/American cuisine. We were a bit surprised there was no alcohol available. We were looking forward to a cocktail after a long day of dirtbike riding, however the dessert display was impressive! We had the Snickers Chess pie, chocolate addiction, caramel pecan cheesecake and the brownie trifle. YUM! The ambiance was a quaint, quiet, and local, nice for a special occasion.

Stopped in with wife today and the food and service were amazing. We shared a caramel brownie…read morecheesecake slice and Wow it was delicious. Will definitely be stopping by again when in the area.

Food was good, wait time was not long at all, staff was friendly. I will go back soon.read more

Scallops. Jumbo shrimp. and clam strips were very good. Waitress was helpful and very friendly…read more Portions were huge. Reasonable price. Quick service

Wonderful food, wonderful service, and great atmosphere surrounding us. The teriyaki chicken was to…read moredie for!

We got sat immediately despite there being no reservations online left. Our server quickly came…read moreover and filled our waters and took our drink order. My son's sprite came out quickly, and the bar drinks followed. I loved my holiday punch drink! The restaurant was still decorated for Christmas, but it made it more charming since we are in town to ski for the weekend. She brought out bread, but it wasn't warm, so that was odd. My son and husband still ate it; I did not. The escargot was ok ; not as good as other places we have had it. The fried deviled eggs were INSANE. We loved them so much. My son got the ribeye and a baked potato. He ordered it medium rare, and it was more on the rare side, but he still enjoyed it. As he kept eating, it cooked up a little bit. He ended the night with a cinnamon roll bread pudding with ice cream and caramel. The server lit a candle in it. Overall, we had a great time!

This place is awesome. The dining experience started with the Mixed Game starter including bison,…read moreelk, and antelope! It was amazing with the dipping sauces. We had the Bison Short Rib and Turkey Pot Pie. Both were perfect. Ending with the German Chocolate Cheesecake and Chocolate martini. Well worth the money!!

This was my first real experience at the gamekeeper which is one of the more well-known restaurants…read morein the Boone area. This was their special four course Thanksgiving Day event. We were greeted with a valet who parked our car and escorted to our table. The waitress was knowledgeable in all of the food options and helped us choose what we wanted. The four courses were soup, salad, entree, and dessert and everything was amazing. The owner came and spoke to us during our meal and was just super friendly. This was an amazing place and I cannot wait to go back! All of the food was perfectly cooked and just very delicious.

Found this place in the East TN Mountains I was in need of…read morea fried fish fix. This place was outstanding . Service was great Will definitely be back Better than most places in Florida

Well, for starters, it ain't fancy. It doesn't look like much but the food is very, very good…read more Portions are too large so come with an appetite. Prices are a bit high but so worth it. I had the all you can eat fish and chips. Couldn't finish the first serving. Fish was battered and fried perfectly. They even had malt vinegar. Fries were waffle type and done right. Slaw was excellent, they make their own dressing. Shout out to Wilma for that. Best hush puppies I've had in a restaurant in a long while. Even the tea was tasty. Wife had the fried shrimp. Better than any thing we've gotten down in Myrtle Beach. Highly recommend but don't let the dining area throw you off.

Service was quick, attentive and friendly. The food was…read moregreasy and salty. Reminiscent of Long John Silvers.

Use the pink menus on here to get updated pricing. I ordered food from older menus apparently…read morebecause I was shocked when I went inside to pick up and pay.

What a wonderful little roadside cafe - the staff was so friendly and accommodating and the home…read morecooking here is real if not all of it is prepared from scratch all the food is prepared with a love for what they do. We stopped here with friends who have a lot of connections to the area so this was the perfect meal to compliment the time we spent exploring today. This restaurant is simple and the signage and decor represents many of the current events of this community. The lunch special today was a 12 Oz hamburger steak with two sides for $13.95 which is such a bargain in this day and age - most of us chose the lunch special with different sides and the conversations all stopped when the food arrived and only resumed when it was time to order pie. I'm sure all the food here meets the level of our lunch today, it was simply delicious and I envy the people that have access to this restaurant. If your in the area I'd recommend you give them a try...

The food quality was atrocious. They serve instant mashed potatoes even. My founder was disgusting…read more Save your money avoid