Full disclosure: our reservation was at 8pm after graduation Unfortunately, we did not have the best experience. The Caesar salad was underwhelming. The mozzarella sticks had very little cheese. Two of our steaks were undercooked. One was ordered well and was given rare. The other was ordered medium and was given rare. They did fix them after requested. The steak did not have enough seasoning. About 5 or 6 different servers kept coming to our table every few minutes asking if we needed anything or if they could refill our water. The disruption of conversations from being constantly asked negatively affected our experience. While I understand our reservation was later in the night and that this could have been the reason for this poor experience, I had higher expectations for this steakhouse. Sadly, this was an enough to deter me from coming back. Every server was pleasant though. read more

Peddler Steak House - Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Knowing that we only had a few hours to celebrate our anniversary, my father in law told my husband "go take her to The Peddler". He followed those instructions and ended the night saying "that's the best steak I've had in a restaurant". Between the excellent service and food, this was one of the best anniversary meals I've had at a restaurant. We were told to make reservations, and fortunately with the local college in summer session, we were able to select our ideal time slot. Upon arrival, we were promptly seated in their area with a rounded glass wall/ceiling that allowed for a beautiful view of Boone. The restaurant has a warm interior with a mix of wood booths or tables. The rolls they serve at the table reminiscent of the Sister Schubert's yeast rolls, and I was not mad about that. We split the 12 ounce ribeye, and got a side of their French onion soup. It came out with a nicely bubbled and browned layer of cheese covering a piece of bread atop the soup. The entree comes with unlimited salad, and I loved how you got to select your salad on a piece of paper from one of their amazing ready-made selections or they had a create-your-own space. I opted for the Cobb salad. And even after all of that food, we still opted for dessert because why not? We split the Mountain Mama Cinnabun. The massive cinnabun comes out with a nice layer of icing on top and two scoops of vanilla bean ice cream. It was all we could do to eat "two spirals" of the cinnabun and one scoop of ice cream before we had to call it quits. With all of the beautiful scenery, wonderful salads, and expertly prepared entrees, I would say the wait staff equally provided to the excellent experience. We had our dedicated table host, but in addition to that was The Peddler who takes your food order specifically, additional folks who bring out your food, and other servers whose job it is to keep your glass full and table cleared of empty dishes. All of the wait staff were extremely polite and not overbearing. All in all, it was a delightful experience, and I hope to bring more of the family up next time so they can experience that level of service and food too. read more

Peddler Steak House - Mountain Mama Cinnamon Bun - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

I loved this place so much I'm going again tonight for another special occasion! I love that you can get a salad, a steak, and a side. Not to mention those yummy rolls and the desserts!! I hate those places that do a la carte sides and make you spend so much more money just to have a full meal. The guy that came around with the meat was fun too. I want to highlight the mashed potatoes because I loved them. Flavorful and great consistency. I got the prime rib and it was a beautiful cut but the au jus was lacking a bit of salt. All in all this was a great meal and I'm excited to go again! read more

Peddler Steak House - Tollhouse cookie pie - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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Food was good but they overfill you with custom salads!!! A very busy place in fall and winter. Salads were good though. read more

Peddler Steak House - My custom salad. - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Not only was the food amazing and delicious, the environment itself was so welcoming and fun. The staff was very friendly and very attentive to our first time experience. The menu was amazing and full of different options for everyone. The wine I chose to pair with my steak was also recommended by our server and I could not have been more pleased! We will definitely be back. read more

This place is an original steakhouse where they cut your meat at the table to then send it to the grill. Great salads, great prices and the best staff I have met in all my travels through this nation. Highly Recommended! read more

Food was okay.. mediocre... service was good... still old steakhouse... lack of flavor... let's say they had more staffs than customers on Saturday night. read more

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First let me start the server was great. Was vacationing in the area and wanted a good steak. They come around with the meat and cut it in front of you which is nice and all but when I saw the cut it looked like a choice piece with absolutely no marbling. The meat was not seasoned as one would expect for a $50 plate. Overall go find some other place to eat unless you don't mind over paying for Outback Steakhouse. read more

I didn't know the Peddler in Boone cleans their cutting board with windex, a spray bottle that had a blue liquid in it and after curiously asking was told it was an industrial cleaner! Even worse!!! Come on Boone do better and this is no joke either! honesty! They just lost my business!!! Yall are poisoning people!!!!!! read more

First time here and it was pretty decent. I ordered the prime rib with mashed potatoes and asparagus. All was cooked perfectly. I really wanted a salad but they gave me the salad sheet to built my own salad but didn't provide a pen, which I didn't have on me. When they finally came back to my table to ask for my order, I just didn't want to wait for a pen and just opted for the asparagus. Maybe a pen should be provided at the time you're sat and the waiter collect? I'm not sure what the locals do as this was my first time. The seem to do things a little different, that's okay but it was a little confusing. I'll probably be back to try the steak. read more

Peddler Steak House - Prime rib. - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

The Peddler is my Husband's and I favorite date restaurant. The salad is always fresh, the steak is always so delicious. Friendly wait staff and they don't let empty plates or trash stay on the table long. If you haven't been to the Peddler, you are missing you! read more

This is such a romantic date place . First the food is phenomenal and the wait staff are just excellent! We love the salad and all the variety of things offered on the salad bar.. or from it they make it order for you , Thanks to Covid for no more old school salad bar set up ... but it's just as delicious as always and they offer second round if you can hold it . Their steaks are amazing and cooked to perfection.. don't skimp out even if you take dessert to go , you'll be glad you did. The coffee is also so good.. I just can't wait to come again and enjoy the ambiance and old school steak house dining, where it's nice to get dressed up and go out for special occasions or dates with your love . read more

Our first visit and it started off very nice. Friendly greeting, nice table, friendly and knowledgeable waiter and great salad. The misses ordered shrimp on a skewer which was nothing to brag about, just ordinary. I ordered steak which was rolled up to the table on a cart and sliced (12 ozs.) the waiter sliced the steak picked it up with his bare hand and placed it on a scale. He then picked it up off the scale with his bare hand and placed it on the cart to be rolled into the kitchen. My steak was very tasty but a lot of fat and grizzel. Reasons we will not return, 1. Handling my steak with bare hands 2. The quality of the steak 3 A $90 tab without alcohol, coffee and dessert. read more

Excellent, prompt service. Amazing prime rib, delicious and tender calamari, and the complementary rolls ‍ Love love everything!

I've been to Peddler probably over 50 times in my life starting since the mid 1980's. Usually for special occasions a few times a year as a kid and in high school and beyond, and I've always enjoyed the unlimited salad bar and their steaks. It had been about 4 years since we had been back and it looked like the pandemic had changed their operations a bit--new interior and renovations (we found out in early 2022) and they no longer had self-service on the salad bar (now it's delivered to you after you fill out a salad order form), but still unlimited. We had fantastic service by an attentive and super friendly waitress (I think her name was McKenzie), and our meal experience was superb from start to finish. A few changes with the new system: no French onion soup anymore as part of the salad bar. And a few salad bar items are no longer there (I think caviar was one). Regardless, the steaks are fresh and cut table side by the Peddler and the staff are great and constantly attentive to you during the meal. We've loved this place for decades and still love going back whenever we're in town. ----TL;DR---- PROS: tons of food and large portions, plenty of salad bar choices. Great quality steaks and cooked exactly as you like CONS: parking could be tight but usually it's not a problem. BOTTOM LINE: one of our favorite restaurants in Boone--great for a date night or family night for a nice dinner. We'll keep coming back! read more

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This was our best experience yet at the Peddler! Everything was cooked as ordered. Staff was taking care of diners and helping each other with various table needs. read more

Peddler Steak House - Grilled Salmon, Sweet Potato and 10 oz Filet with 7 Pepper Seasoning, Baked Potato - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Do not go here! No HEAT!! Told waiter it was cold he said heat will be turned up. Asked again 15 min later they said heat is BROKEN! Customers wearing coats! Asked for a discount due to freezing in the restaurant. They gave $6. 40 cents off! read more

The staff were very accommodating with reservations...The wait staff are very efficient and well trained. Although everyone is busy there is an organization to the bustle...The food is consistently delicious no matter what you order. Everything on the menu is great. I love ordering salads as you design. The diner card is such a great plus! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. Been coming here for years. read more

Beautiful presentation of raw steaks but when our dishes arrived my steak was less than appetizing, but I rolled with it. Then after first bite all I could taste was what I believe was Liquid Smoke! It was not pleasant Just a heads up read more

The service was excellent. The salad to start was fantastic. I ordered a filet mignon, medium (usually I order steaks medium rare, but a filet is usually very thick so I typically order it medium) and it came out maybe a quarter of an inch thick and well done. I was very underwhelmed. They replaced it very quickly with a better cooked filet, still very thin. The steak could have used a little more seasoning. Potatoes were good. Crème brûlée was yummy, but in a deep dish, so wam on top and cold underneath. The drinks from the bar were fantastic!. read more

Third time here during our trip!! Excellent service, consistently great food and warm and welcoming! Inside is very cozy! We have had the salmon, filet, ribeye and prime rib - not one was disappointing! Unlimited salad and delightful side items such as asparagus, sweet potato, mushrooms, etc. served with warm rolls. Free parking. Big parking lot! read more

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Service - great Mixed drink - very good. Salad - Good Atmosphere - Good Steak - Terrible. Absolutely no flavor. However, the menu stated the ribeye was the most flavorful - wrong\. My husband ordered the filet, it was just as bad. Wont return. read more

Because we have the best butcher shop around, Steven's Country Store and Butcher Shop, the steaks we grill at home are superior to even the highest rated five star restaurants. So to have a restaurant like Peddler's who have excellent quality meat do a fantastic job in preparation of the steak was wonderful. They also have access to good lobster, which they prepare and serve perfectly. But the food is not what makes Pedder five star. Their wait staff is a finely tuned machine. No one is idle, they help each other with quiet hand signals and well defined gestures. If as a customer, you give the proper signals, they take care of your every need without being intrusive. The ambiance was good, not great, but still well thought out and efficient. Peddler is not made or broken by its layout or food, it is set apart by its wait staff. read more

Peddler Steak House - My beautiful wife enjoying well prepared lobster - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

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Salad menu was a good option. I had my ribeye cut thicker than the quoted menu size, cooked "warm rare" and it was very good. My wife ordered the salmon and found it very tasty although overcooked a little to her taste. We were seated in the bar area (we had reservations and the place was packed) which was very noisy and high traffic. We would go again but would request a table not in the bar area. read more

The peddler finally made it off my crap list this year. I gave them another chance in the summer and it was not horrible. But now in fall they are back on it. They would not take a reservation for a party of 10 so I went there willing to wait so I could introduce my friends to this restaurant. I told them I was willing to split into two tables. They told me I would wait 1.5 hours and they would not guarantee we would be near each other and we may even get seated at different times. It made me realize I only come here for the nostalgia of what it was but the mediocre steak is not worth the crap service. Goodbye, Peddler, happy to save the money. read more

Food was amazing, along with impeccable service. The vibe was also very relaxing and I loved the decor.

Had my birthday dinner there! Excellent food. Loved the way you write down what you want on your salad. Booth we had was a bit crowded.

I really enjoyed my recent visit to the peddler. The ribeye steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and both the béarnaise sauce and the crab cake were flavorful. The asparagus had a nice crunch to add to the dish and I was very happy that I chose the 'Oscar Style'. The mashed potatoes were a good blend of soft and creamy while still having potato chunks which I like. We went early in the evening and it wasn't very busy. Our service was extremely quick and we were in and out for a dinner for 3 within an hour. All staff were friendly and the atmosphere was less chaotic than in my last review. read more

Peddler Steak House - Ribeye Oscar style with mashed potatoes - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

Made a reservation for a Sunday night and were seated promptly upon arrival. Service was really great - our water glasses were always full, bread came out as soon as we settled in, and the servers were able to answer any questions we had. We filled out our salad orders on the little cards while we were waiting for the peddler to come around and take our entree orders. Everyone in my party ordered the 10oz ribeye. It's definitely a nice experience to watch the steaks be cut for you at the table. I also opted to get two scallops and mushrooms as my side. Food came out very quickly. We had just finished our salads when the entrees arrived. The side of mushrooms was a great portion and definitely enough to share. I was disappointed with the size of the scallops though. For $3.50 each these were the smallest scallops I've ever eaten. The flavor was pretty good, but I'd probably skip on these next time. The steak was good, but not great in my opinion. It was cooked well, but there were definitely some tough bits that were difficult to chew and it could of had more flavor. Overall it was a pretty good experience and the service was great! If you're looking for a spot for a nice and efficient dinner this is your place. read more

Peddler Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina

The food is awesome .. a steak of your choice - salmon - salad or whatever you choice for a great meal.. the waiter was so courteous..

Our group of eleven thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at The Peddler. We had reservations which even made our experience that much better. The salads were delicious. My filet was cooked to perfection and served with an out of this world perfectly cooked sweet potato. The crème brûlée was the sweet treat I chose to wrap up my fine dining experience and it was wonderful! Service was on point. Parking was easy. Restrooms were spotless and stocked. read more

My wife & I went here for the 1st time for Anniversary dinner, this is not a upscale steakhouse, my salad came with brown iceberg lettuce, I ate around it, should've sent it back like the couple did next to us, my Ribeye was mostly fat, $40 wasted, the Prime rib wasn't much better that my wife ordered, we won't go back, just an honest review, I'd go elsewhere if you're looking for a good dining experience. read more

Our whole table ordered the ribeye steak which was supposed to be cut at 11 oz. The cooked result was half the size of what was cut at our table. The steaks were full of fat and the net meat result was about 6 oz of real meat. Do not order the rib eye, we should have ordered a filet or prime rib. Totally disappointed when you order a $39 steak and get a fraction of meat. Also, I ordered medium rare and a large portion of what meat that you could eat was RARE. read more

A unique concept for steakhouse dining that I would highly recommend making reservations in advanced for. We were a party of 4 and didn't have reservations and was told it would be a 2 hour wait, we even arrived shortly after opening. They don't have much space for waiting so we went down the road to Applebees for a drink and apps before our table was ready. We ended up being seated just an hour later. I know host staff over estimate wait times however a whole hour was quite a bit. Once we were seated we had our custom salad sheets. I personally liked this concept since I'm more picky about my salads. The portion was plentiful for a side salad and dinner roles were also brought out. The rolls were average. We also ordered some drinks which took a little while to come from the bar. The Candy Apple Sour and Spiced Winter Sangria were pretty good but nothing over the top. The peddler, not the waitstaff takes your entree order pending on where your table is located due to the cramped dining space. The tables are very close together and I would often times have someone bump in to me or brush my back every time they walked by. We had the pleasure of watching our ribeyes being cut, however the interaction was very minimal. The experience of cutting the steak was a bit overhyped in my opinion. Our meals overall were delicious. Everyone's steak was cooked fairly well. Medium rare. A few were a bit undercooked but I'd rather have a slightly undercooked rather than overcooked steak. We were a little let down with the sides. The baked and twice baked potatoes were good but we were told the steamed veggie was asparagus. When our plates came out, it was not asparagus and broccolini instead. That was a bit disappointing. We ordered desserts to share, crème brûlée and the seasonal pumpkin spice cheesecake. Both were very decadent and full of flavor. I would likely return again, slightly overhyped, but the food is great and it's a unique concept. Prices overall are fair for a nice steakhouse. read more

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I had a great time at the Peddler! I was greeted by the hostess Leia, who has a beautiful smile and is quite funny! I got the Peddler ribeye, which was absolutely delicious. Everyone considering a nice restaurant in Boone should come here. read more

Great steaks, but I prefer the prime rib ! One of the best around. Make your reservations they fill fast. Salads are built to order very very good. If you can get a seat near the kitchen. It's amazing to see the charcoal grill in action. And I always get the steak fries and they cook them to order. Very high quality! read more

Fantastic meal with a great ambience and very kind servers. The whole experience was great! Very fast service as well! A bit pricey when compared to other restaurants around that serve similar items. read more

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The Peddler in Boone, NC was recommended to us so we went for our anniversary dinner. The food was just ok. The service was absurd. They have so many people running around you would think you would get great service. The problem is there were so many servers that the right hand did not know what the left hand was doing and no-one gave us that "personal" touch. Someone asked if we wanted dessert, we gave her our choices and ten seconds later another shows up with our bill, sets it down and then asked if we wanted dessert. What?? read more

Wow oh wow. My first time coming here but not my last. The peddler was beyond my expectations. So knowledgeable and I enjoyed his presence. The steak was tender and juicy. The shrimp was perfectly seasoned. The vibe of the restaurant was phenomenal and the entire waitstaff was attentive. I will be returning! read more

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Amazing service! I wish I took photos before we devoured our food. Our drinks never got lower than 3/4 full. My three year old was upset that they didn't offer chocolate milk so much so that my husband had to take her outside to calm her down. The manager went to the gas station and got her chocolate milk! That is above and beyond and better than anywhere else I've been! The entire staff worked cohesively as a team to ensure all our needs were met. This restaurant is perfect for a date night, but also very family friendly. Highly recommended! read more

Peddler Steak House - Steakhouses Near Me - Boone, North Carolina