Boone is such a charming little mountain town with a great mix of shops, restaurants, and small-town character. We stopped at South End Brewing for lunch and loved the cozy, laid-back vibe. I tried a pumpkin beer while Steve went for an espresso martini--both were fantastic choices for a fall afternoon. Since portions are usually huge when traveling and we don't like carrying leftovers, we decided to share the Tuna Poke Power Bowl ($20). It came with quinoa and spring mix as the base, topped with edamame, cucumbers, guacamole, cabbage, crispy wontons, and fresh ahi tuna. It was flavorful and beautifully presented, though I honestly couldn't find much quinoa--it felt more like a salad than a grain bowl. Still, everything tasted fresh, the service was wonderful, and the prices were very reasonable. Definitely a great spot to stop if you're exploring Boone! read more

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The ambiance is exactly what you want from a place like this--great brewery vibes that make it a cool spot to hang out. As a good local joint, the food had some real highlights. The Tuna Poke Nachos were incredible, almost comparable to the ones at Yard House, and the Flounder Sandwich was also a tasty choice. However, there were a couple of misses. The Smash Burger wasn't very flavorful and definitely needed a bit more sauce to bring it to life. I also grabbed a Caesar salad, but the croutons were a little weird and personally weren't my favorite. The service was standard and got the job done, but overall, it's a nice spot I'd visit again for the nachos alone. read more

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I would not like to see this place when it's busy. They want to be good... and I think that they could be. The wings were huge and super tasty. We went for the hot honey and mango habanero (which actually had real mango). The beer was good not great. The only people really working were the manager and the hostess. The bartenders couldn't be bothered to change the channel on one tv because he'd have to walk downstairs. Even though there was not a game currently on that TV when 3 tables requested the game. But the girls he was entertaining were cute so I guess that comes first. Like I said... it could be good but, I was left wanting. read more

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Great spot in downtown Boone! We stopped in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon and sat outside on the covered patio. They have a great beer list and a variety of food (with allergen-friendly options). I ordered the chicken tacos on corn tortillas with mango salsa, and they were delicious. The spicy mayo had a kick, but it was perfect. The rest of our table got the pulled pork flatbread, smash burger, and wings. Everyone was happy with their food. The fries were amazing. The service was a bit slow, but would definitely go back for a laid back spot to grab food or a drink. read more

South End Brewing - Chicken tacos on corn tortillas - delish! - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Great addition to Boone!! We wanted to go on a Saturday afternoon (not a game day for app state) and there was about a 15 minute wait. They have TV's and were showing the big games- no sound. The server was nice and attentive and the food came quick. It's a cool ambiance/atmosphere in there! My husband got a beer and I got a blackberry cider-so good!!! We got the pretzels and they were amazing!!!! SO soft, probably the best we've had in a while. The boneless wings were really good, the hot honey sauce was soooo good on them. We got a side of fries, they were thick fries and the serving was huge-definitely enough for 2 people. We would go back! read more

Well Boone lucked out and got the solid Southend with the amazing vibe. We visit the one in GSO all the time, but this one is just a notch up! Happy to see some of the same entrees but also loved some different ones too. Service was outstanding! Loved the sit down section and the outdoor covered seating. Such a great time! read more

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We got the club wings, dip assortment with pimento cheese and spinach artichoke dip, and the loaded fries. All of these appetizers were delicious and were a great lunch to share with 4 adults. read more

A group of us was walking around Boone checking out the different stores. We stopped by South End Brewing for a drink. The manager and bartender, Scott, was very friendly and constantly working. That definitely set the tone for a hard working staff. My friend and I ordered the Citrus Ranger and Blackberry Vodka Lemonade. Scott does 2 oz pours for the mixed drinks. We enjoyed the kick. If you use the same glass, there is a 25% discount on the next drink. We also spoke with the other bartender Kaylynn. She was also super friendly. We enjoyed our time there. 5 stars for the win! read more

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2nd time coming here for a late lunch! Perfect options. Everything we had was delicious. We took a chance and tried the eggplant fries. They did not disappoint!! Definitely recommend giving them a try read more

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First and foremost - our server was out-freakin-standing. She was so attentive and nice. As for the food, it was good but not great and it seemed pretty expensive for what it was. Beer is definitely their niche. Our family ordered wings and pretzels as appetizers. Both were quickly delivered and were overall good. Wings are ordered by weight (1/2 lb or 1 lb) but in short its six wings or twelve. A couple of different sauce options and the classic blue cheese or ranch with carrots and celery on the side. The pretzels come as order of three with cheese and mustard. The beer cheese was a little watery and simple. It didn't really taste like much more than a liquid nacho cheese. For entrees we ordered the black bean burger with fries, regular burger and a beer brat. I think the beer brat stole the show. Both the blackbean burger and regular burger were good. Fries were really good but overly salty. But I really enjoyed the brat the most. It was a simple entree but nothing that is commonly available and had the perfect accompaniments. read more

Nailed it, tried two other places in town, they were meh. This is our first choice from now on. read more

South End Brewing - Knocked it out of the park with clean and cold draft!! - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Nice staff and seemed v clean. The trout dip was horrible. Tasted like dill salmon with chunks of pink "trout" in it. I grew up working in a seafood restaurants and have never tasted trout that tastes and looks identical to salmon. The color maybe but the taste... no. It was really bad. Waiting to see if our seafood allergy will end up in the ER bc it was actually salmon. read more

It was a Saturday mid afternoon when visited. The place was busy but was seated pretty quickly. We had to wait 10 minutes before someone came for a drink order which arrived about 5 minutes later. We placed our food order and waited at least 1/2 hour to receive kitchen order. Our waitress did not check in with us. Another server noticed we were done and brought our check. The food was ok but nothing to rave about. Not sure we would return with all the choices in Town. read more

South End Brewing - Bar - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Excellent Service/Great Bartenders. I usually visit on weekdays when I am walking downtown. read more

South End Brewing - Smashburger & Beer. - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

I really loved the vibe of this brewery! We ended up sitting outside and I love the container where you could order beer instead of going inside. They had live music and plenty of seating. The light beer was really good and refreshing! read more

South End Brewing - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

We just finished a fabulous lunch at South End Brewing! Highly recommend supporting this delicious and friendly establishment. Every single item that we ordered: wings, flatbread, pretzels, French fries, pulled pork sandwich, and hot honey chicken sandwich was really tasty. We were a party of 7 including 4 children, 2 of which were pretty cranky. Our server, Alex, handled everything with an understanding, cheerful and efficient attitude. We will definitely be back! read more

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0/5 Stars, Do not recommend. The minimum that I could choose was a 1 star. I would venture as far as to rate this a 0 in terms of the wait staff. The host was excellent and gave a great greeting and brought water to the table. The wait staff in the other hand never served me. I waited for 30 minutes along with several others to be served during a slow period, no one ever took our order or checked in with us. Macado's in Boone however 5/5 stars. read more

Spectacular customer service and food! Zoe was a lovely server and recommended great bites and drinks. Compliments to the chef and host as well. The whole experience was great. Spicy Tuna Poke Nachos and Bavarian Pretzel were fantastic! Highly recommend. read more

South End Brewing - Bavarian Pretzel with AMAZING Beer Cheese, Spicy Tuna Nachos, French Fries, yummy beer - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Everything was great. Really a neat place in downtown Boone. We sat outside on the upstairs deck, but there is inside, downstairs patio and a little garden section for seating too. The crowd was nice and pleasant. Our server, Zoe, was great. She was helpful but not pushy at all. We went there twice. The first evening we had dinner of great pub food and beer. My wife got the smash burger. It was truly a hand made patty with fresh vegetables and great condiments. I got the brisket sandwich. It was other-worldly good! We had several beers and they were all good. We stopped back the next day after we had pizza elsewhere. We got the lava cake with a scoop of ice cream for dessert. It came out with 4 scoops of ice cream. What a bonus! The beer was great again. I highly recommend South End! read more

Poke nachos were delicious! Waitress was awesome. Beer was very good and super cold.

If you do one thing on your visit to Boone, have the trout dip! Not like any I've had, and not usually a fan. But this!! This is outstanding! From one chef to another, hats off! read more

We had such an amazing time at south end. Brindsley was a super attentive, quick on her feet and amazing. Food was delicious. Can't wait to go again! Ribs fell off the bone and tacos were slammin. Loved the atmosphere. read more

I don't know how the reviews for South End are not better. This place is an amazing. From friendly staff to tasty beer to flavorful food, I would highly recommend South End to anyone passing through the area. The location is prime and the environment is very nice for a brewpub and quite different than the other establishments in the area. It is clean inside and bright. They have a decent tv set up, this might be the once place I think they could improve on a bit. Very few brew pubs let you purchase half pours 8 oz and I am grateful! All in all my group and I had a blast at South End. It was by far our best establishment we visited in the Boone and Banner Elk area and well worth the two visits during our time in the area. read more

The atmosphere was cool and everyone was nice! The food was super unimpressive. The Smashburgers had little seasoning, guacamole was more than half-full of huge chunks of unripe avocado, and I ordered a beer brat without a bun. The latter said it came with kraut, onions, and peppers. I LOVE grilled onions and peppers...you can see the pic of how it looked when it arrived. We were hungry and the food wasn't bad, it just wasn't great. We liked our beer a lot, though. :) read more

South End Brewing - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Megan the owner is wonderful! Great food and great vibes. Megan went out of her way to ensure that we had everything we needed and more to enjoy our time here. read more

The beers are amazing and the food was even better. We learned that the place is newly renovated and it showed! Exposed brick and wood. Everyone was incredibly inviting and knowledgeable on all offerings. 100% recommended! read more

South End Brewing - Tuna Poke Nachos and a fruity beer flight! - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

We came in for an after work event. we couldn't be happier with our service Carly keept the food moving and the drinks coming. She was so personable and made our night fantastic! thank you south end! read more

The beer, wings, and service were great! Very nice and new, clean place too! Would recommend the pub wings with the dry rub to anyone looking for some sweet wings. read more

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Really good food and entertainment! The live music is great to have when you want to have a night out with friends and enjoy some good food!

We came during Trivia night, so I thought maybe it would be crowded but we were able to be seated right away. The chicken tacos were a hit!

We went here to try some different beers and have lunch. We were amazed by the wings- best we've ever had! The selection of beers was great- and loved the ones we tried. Very large open space with lots of local art. The servers were very nice as well. Definitely going back! read more

Fine sports bar style restaurant. Fairly priced with 6/10 bar food. I'd recommend any local restaurant on King St over this one tho.

Service was exemplary thanks to our excellent server, Alex, who was friendly and attentive. Ordering a beer flight was easy and quick. We (group of 7) shared apps and had entrees. Everyone agreed the food was good - pretzels were a highlight and their Oktoberfest Festbier was tasty. Will come back again! read more

South End Brewing - Edamame dip - American Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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Their bar food is some of the best I've ever had. Ice cold, brewery fresh beer and a cool vibe.

We visited this spot in Boone on one of the busiest weekends of the year, and were blown away by the service. Ever since COVID service has struggled everywhere (for understandable reasons), and as someone who was a server in a past life this has ruined many dining experiences. But here... WOW. We called ahead because we had a group of 7, and were told there was no wait. When we showed up 10 minutes later they had the table saved and were ready to seat us immediately. Our server, Alex, greeted us within two minutes and I swear we had drinks (flights of beer) almost immediately afterwards. Never once did we ever have to look around for him- he was always there checking in, refilling water, making excellent recommendations, and just genuinely creating a great experience. We all loved the food and great selection of beer, but honestly it was the service and people that put it over the top. HIGHLY recommend this spot! read more

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Lively place, full of lights and their own canned beers. Many options for food and drinks. Servers all extremely kind and welcoming, very patient as well when we asked questions about the menu or anything else. Highly recommended if visiting. read more

First time customer. Seated promptly in an empty dining room. Service was passable. The only positive note from the meal was the Bavarian pretzel. It took around 30 minutes to receive our entrees, which would be understandable if we weren't one of 3 other small party tables, with two salads and a sandwich as our order. The caesar dressing was too tangy for me and my mom's liking, perhaps I should have gotten it on the side as it seems it was sitting in the window for too long before making it to our table. The brisket sandwich was incredibly tough, with a large portion of wet fried onions and topped with a sauce soaked bun. My partner only took a few bites of it despite being very hungry , commenting on its "wet but confusingly dry" texture. I had high hopes for this new spot, was hoping to have a new place in Boone to get a quick bite to eat, but found it lackluster and over priced. Would only come back to enjoy drinks. read more

Great beer, friendly bartenders, great atmosphere. Strong recommend the Pumpkin Ale and the Imperial Stout

Went on their grand opening and was pleasantly surprised. The service was great and all the food was good and came out in a timely manner. We ordered the Philly which was amazing, the brat (great) and the pulled pork which was also very good. No complaints here, this place is off to a great start! read more

we ordered lunch which started with Buffalo wings, they did not disappoint. Then came our lunch of Beer Brat and Cuban Sandwich. They arrived in skimpy portions and looked like the sandwiches had been under a heat lamp too long. Not delicious. This new restaurant needs to get their kitchen in order so the food will look and taste fresher be served in ample portion. read more