I hope this place will make it! My friends and I enjoy the laid back Trivia with Sam and want to…read moreattempt Karaoke next time. I had my favorite, White Zombie, with an orange slice! Great spot. Check it out!

Six of us descended on Moondust Lounge on a Tuesday night and were completely delighted with the…read morefun atmosphere, the great beer and wine, and best of all, a trivia game that had the whole place laughing. We all agreed it was a great place to hang out and have a good time and we'll be coming back for the live music and karaoke in the future.

Came in for dinner and Kentucky Derby was on, great fun. Had to try the fish and chips which did…read morenot disappoint with a large piece of fish. Also got the shepherds pie which was done well and not greasy at all. Good local brews and an Irish coffee to end. Great pub ambiance and friendly staff too.

The food was desperately lacking. The bangers were blonde the onions were raw, and the gravy wasn't…read moreGuinness gravy. I got fish and chips and unfortunately, I can say I've gotten better at Applebee's. Our adult children were joining us for dinner and luckily they were late so we ordered when they finally got there we told them to go somewhere else to eat. Our tab was $59.08 and we left a $10 tip on the table. I won't ever go back. when you're Irish and you have a mammy and an aunt Katie, you know how this food is supposed to come out, I was raised on it, thought we were going for some comfort food with my people and boy, was I disappointed. They were out of shepherds pie. That was probably a blessing. The staff was pleasant enough, but not very attentive. Somebody did ask me about my food and she even noticed that my husband's plate didn't look right, but she never made a reappearance. if you order tea it's gonna come in a bottle, if I was told that or if I was presented the bottle unopened, I would've declined it and got a Coke. Was it an off night? No, I think that this was standard operating procedure by the clientele that was in there and I guess when you don't know any better you think it's great, but when you know better, you know it's well below par.

Such a great place to hangout! Great management and great bartenders. It's definitely a place to…read morebring new friends

It wasery dark inside, I was hoping for darts butno darts, just pool, and members only. I'm not a…read morepool player.

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!!!

We are just home from our second stay at the Horton and have already booked another…read more -The rooms are gorgeous, with comfortable beds and pillows and luxury appointments. Beautiful natural stone everywhere. Note that the website offers photos of each room and you can book the room you prefer. -The staff are wonderful: Brianna the bartender, Kat the "breakfast wizard", and all the front desk and other staff. Personable, always up for good conversation, really committed to excellent service. -Continental breakfast is next-level with treats from Stick Boy bakery. If you're lucky to be there on a day when there are lemon lavender scones - don't miss them. -A parking lot in downtown Boone! With a back door leading to it! -Walking distance to Mast Store, Appalachian Theatre of the High Country, App State campus, school logo shops, restaurants and breweries, and much more. -A rooftop bar with gorgeous views, also excellent just for sitting and sunning anytime. The indoor bar area is beautiful and comfortable as well. We have nothing but good things to say. It's a wonderful hotel and we feel welcomed like family there. HIGHLY recommended!

Woke up at midnight by workers on the roof right above us and noise from shouting and an engine…read morerunning. We smelled gas and called the off-hours number and left a message. The work continued untile after 2:00 AM. We never received a call back. Also, we did not get an explanation or an apology that morning.

We went there at the recommendation of a friend. Their pizza is awesome! It's off the beaten path…read morebut worth it.

An ideal place for great music and lovely views of the frisbee golf course while enjoying a beer…read moreand having pizza. Beautiful weather and really liked the place; service was great! The only suggestion I have is to *please* set up 1 or 2 handicapped parking spaces next to the building (the place not being used but where the restaurant has a "no parking" sign). I have bad knees and despite having a knee brace on, it was painful to walk from the designated parking area when we could have parked right by the building without blocking anyone. PLEASE consider putting 1 or 2 handicapped parking spots there. It would really help!

The food is always good. Very friendly staff and security guys are always respectfully. Must try…read moreThursday night italian food.

We were pleasantly surprised to have showed up on a Thursday evening when one of the owners cooks…read moreItalian himself. Our meal was absolutely delicious that we ordered a meal to go just to have it in the refrigerator in our loft. We had a pleasant night and the food was absolutely amazing and the waitress was named Andrea and she was a pure pleasure. The owner/ was also amazing.

Eclectic top shelf dining in the heart of Banner Elk downtown. Love the downtown square here with…read morenumerous restaurants, walking, live music, coffee, dessert, you name it. And Chef's Table here is outstanding. Sorrento's is the Italian restaurant downstairs, while Chef's Table is the restaurant upstairs. One entry, two restaurants with completely separate kitchens and chefs. We started with a beef carpaccio, tomato bread and the Saluna specialty sushi roll. Everything was prepared to perfection. The main event was my sea bass. This was one of the best fish dishes I've had in a while. Perfectly cooked, tender and melted in your mouth. The buttery sauce lifted it to another level. If you're in the area, definitely try this place!

This place is amazing! Upstairs hidden gem. Food is 5 star, great wine selection. The best part is…read morethe bananas foster made right at your table. Fantastic service!

Wow.... Wow.... Wow..... Listen up kids and grab a chair it's about to be story time. My girlfriend…read moreand I came up from south Florida (Miami/ft Lauderdale area) and canceled our Gatlinburg trip and decided to stay in boone and enjoy a day on Beech Mountain. We tried Proper and The local, both great establishments and after a long day and turning into a late night given some new found injuries acquired on the mountain we found out it would be either the saloon or chain restaurants (which we morbidly avoid while traveling) adding in a side cliff note that I grew up less than 20 minutes from inner city Philly, geno, pats and dirty water subs are, ) being the only places serving food we swung in, grabbed the loaded fries and the chili garlic fries.... Damn on point, with a very respectful door man requesting our IDs, and a great sense of cleanliness and order with some phenomenal artwork and effort to hit many marks... Now into my favorites, I ordered the Philly while my girl ordered and ate a quesadilla to being painfully full... Circle back to my expectation of a Philly, this was absolutely top 3 Phillys I've ever had, including those in Philly; potentially being number 1 and near perfect to add to this. I was mid sentence telling my girl how amazing it was and inadvertently knocked it off the table, she mentioned it to the barkeep (not like the entire bar didn't see me knock it off) and within a matter of maybe 6-8 minutes another sub was out just as amazing. Their fries hit the point so well with a great clean tasting fry and seasoning that carried a heaping loads of flavor without being over bearing. I am so ecstatic and joyed we decided to eat here and as we lock in with local family to come back before the season is over we will most definitely make this an absolute staple of our trip and I highly recommend you do as well... I greatly thank the staff, barkeeps and kitchen staff for such a great experience for us!!

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.

I stayed here in November with my girlfriend for our anniversary. The cabin was clean and the area…read morewas also clean and nicely decorated. Our only issue was wasps, my girlfriend is allergic and there were 7 that we got rid of before the guy got there to vacuum the other live ones. The staff was very nice and I would definitely recommend this place if staying in the area. We looked at a couple other places and they were down right bland. We stayed here 4 nights since we were celebrating. Parking was easy and safe. The bed was comfortable and the cabin was very clean. The price was very reasonable and we were able to cook breakfast in the morning.

Aside from my husband singing endless Boyz II Men renditions each time we drove up to the cabin,…read morethis was a perfect stay for our long weekend. We stayed in B cabin, the bird themed one. It was so nicely put together and the attention to details were definitely appreciated. The cabin came with everything you may need, while keeping it clean and organized. I loved the little touches like having puzzles and kid books in the loft. The touches of making it 'bird themed' were just enough, and didn't make you feel like you were in a Hitchcock movie. While this was a kid free weekend for us, we definitely could see it being perfect for a family as well. Everything was well maintained. Communication with the staff was fantastic and we were really able to unplug and unwind. If you do get antsy and want to go shopping or exploring, Lake Lure is just a short drive away. We would definitely stay here again.