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1. Bayou Smokehouse & Grill
3.7
Very Good(24)
££££
• Cajun • Banner Elk
Booked 1 time today
Bayou Smokehouse and Grill in Banner Elk serves up Texas and Louisiana eats made from family recipes. Guests can stop in for a casual Breakfast, Lunch or dinner while also grabbing a beer with family and friends.
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2. Reid's Cafe and Raw Bar
4.7
Exceptional(782)
££££
• American • Banner Elk
Booked 9 times today
Reid’s Cafe in Sugar Mountain, near Linville, features a raw bar with fresh oysters and regional seafood alongside seasonal, scratch-made dishes. The bar highlights expertly crafted cocktails, local beers, and thoughtfully selected wines—perfect for an elevated dinner or relaxed evening out in the High Country. Outdoor reservations are by phone only. We look forward to seeing you.
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3. The Gamekeeper
4.8
Exceptional(3596)
££££
• American • Boone
Booked 10 times today
You haven't fully experienced the Blowing Rock, NC region until you've dined at The Gamekeeper. It's a true gourmet restaurant with an engaging blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm. Famous for an evolving menu that blends the traditional with the exotic, The Gamekeeper features a selection of perfectly prepared game plus a range of continental and American entrees. Acclaimed chef and owner Ken Gordon brings tremendous warmth and skill to the table treating you more as friends than guests. You'll experience a meal to remember that includes fine wines, decadent desserts, and a generous serving of personal attention. You'll leave happy and impressed with a desire to return soon!
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4. Bistro Roca at Hellbender Bed & Beverage
4.6
Exceptional(440)
££££
• American • Blowing Rock
Booked 43 times today
Rooted in the Blue Ridge Mountains and carried by the community, the merging of Hellbender & Bistro Roca brings together two beloved Blowing Rock institutions under one roof and one shared spirit. Expect thoughtfully crafted food, local ingredients and a menu that feels both familiar and renewed-comforting Appalachian flavors with a modern hand. The bar pours with the same intention: well-made craft cocktails, approachable wines,and a place to linger a little longer. Reservations are exclusively for indoor dining only, while outdoor patio and bar seating are reserved for walk-in guests on a first-come, first-served basis. Well-mannered furry companions are welcome on the outdoor patio but not permitted indoors. Located in downtown Blowing Rock, Bistro Roca at Hellbender Bed & Beverage adds a fun twist on a classic idea, making it an ideal place for all to gather. Come for the food, stay for the community.
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5. Daingerfield's Fine Dining at Westglow Luxury Resort and Spa
4.8
Exceptional(371)
££££
• American • Blowing Rock
Booked 10 times today
Daingerfield’s at Westglow is one of the Blue Ridge Mountains’ premier dining destinations, offering refined Appalachian-inspired cuisine, an award-winning wine list, and an atmosphere of timeless elegance.Our Main Dining Room offers the estate’s signature panoramic views of Grandfather, Sugar, and Beech Mountains, while the adjacent Sunroom provides a more intimate setting near Elliott’s Piano Bar & Lounge, where live piano music enhances dinner Friday through Sunday.If you are unable to find a time online that meets your preference, please contact us directly for additional availability at 828.295.1635
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6. Haven
new
3.9
Excellent(39)
££££
• American • Blowing Rock
Booked 12 times today
Haven is a lakeside restaurant in Blowing Rock, where the locavore menu is defined by the seasons. Our offerings change often, shaped by what's fresh, what's in season, and what our chef is exploring. Our tasting menu offers a rare chance in Blowing Rock to experience the kitchen's full range in one seated dinner, course by course, built for groups of up to fifteen who want to immerse themselves in the whole story, one plate at a time.Dine indoors, take a seat at the bar, or find a table on the patio. The lake is close by no matter where you sit, ready for a post-dinner walk. Haven is open to the public, with reservations recommended.
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7. The Restaurant at the Embers
4.3
Awesome(406)
££££
• American • Blowing Rock
Booked 10 times today
Executive Chef Jason Starnes inspired menu. Locally sourced farm to table experience keeping in mind seasonal options when at all possible. Served in the heart of the "Embers Hotel" fireside. Outdoor Terrace dining available seasonally.
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8. The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge
4.9
Exceptional(917)
££££
• American • Blowing Rock
Booked 17 times today
Our farmers define our menu. The local Appalachian produce changes with the season and so does our menu. The menu will change week to week or day to day depending on climate and seasonal growth length. From ramps and morels to soft shell crab and local beef, we strive to provide the absolute freshest in ingredients. We kindly ask that our guests are aged 12 years and older and pets are left at home.Our limited space against the window is our most popular request; we may not be able to fulfill all requests in the evening. Thank you for your understanding!For any special requests, such as flowers and desserts, please contact the restaurant directly with a 72 hour notice at 828-295-3644.
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9. The BEACON
4.5
Awesome(823)
££££
• Contemporary Italian • Boone
Booked 10 times today
The Beacon is a labor of love from Tina Houston, owner of Reid’s Café & Catering Co., established here in the High Country since 1999. From our kitchen to our staff, we strive for innovation and discovery in all facets of our company. We love the intentional, the specific, and the well-cared-for. We work closely with our Blue Ridge farmers, producers, and NC fisherman to present deliberate and thoughtful food and beverage menus. Our Bar highlights inspiring cocktails and an impressive biodynamic wine program. A dedication to offering natural wines adhering to strict traditional methods, free of pesticides, and minimal intervention. Live music every Tuesday and Thursday during dinner service provides a subtle and delightful ambience. Our semi-private section of our dining room hosts "family style" dining of up to 30 guests. Feel free to contact us for availability. Join us every first friday of the month for Jazz Jam from 9:30 PM - Midnight, including late night food and drinks.
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10. Casa Rustica Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2306)
££££
• Italian • Boone
Booked 11 times today
Casa Rustica is Boone"s authentic Italian restaurant since 1981. We offer a wide selection of entrees including fresh pastas, chicken, veal, seafood and steaks. Our nightly specials complement our menu and our homemade desserts are not to be missed. Visit the La Bouca Lounge where the menu offers original sandwiches and flat-bread pizzas. Casa Rustica provides a cozy atmosphere in a log cabin setting. Come for romantic fireside dining or bring the whole family and enjoy our friendly and prompt service.

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