Restaurants near Turtle Island Preserve

Mixed grill for appetizer….wife had lamb…I had the elk..bread pudding for dessert…it was all delicious…the wait staff was very pleasant including the valet …great experience

I’ve had a home in Blowing Rock for over 20 years. This restaurant is a total breath of fresh air! Great atmosphere, food and outstanding staff. I’ve dined there several times in the past few months and recommend it highly‼️

We recently celebrated our daughter’s college graduation at this incredible restaurant, and it was flawless from start to finish—even on a very busy night. Despite the crowd, we were seated earlier than expected and experienced no delays in food or service, which was impressive given how packed the place was. We kicked things off with well-crafted cocktails and a great wine selection. The appetizers—crispy calamari, perfectly cooked arancini, and warm, fresh bread—were absolutely delicious and set the stage for a fantastic meal. Our entrees featured a variety of seafood and chicken pasta dishes, each one beautifully prepared, flavorful, and satisfying. The quality and consistency across the board really stood out. A highlight of the evening came when our oldest daughter, who was attending her own law school graduation in another city, called in to surprise her sister. She had arranged for the restaurant to deliver a glass of champagne to the graduate—a sweet moment made even better by the staff’s enthusiastic and seamless participation. The food, the service, the atmosphere—it all made for a truly memorable celebration. We highly recommend this restaurant for any special occasion.

This is a solid little place, excellent food and staff.

We were celebrating a graduation and had excellent food and service.