Gluten Free Options: THE Best in Boone

"My first time ever hearing about this place. I stepped foot with the welcoming of generous people and wonderful smells. As I made my way down to the..."

Marsha Walters Walthall

Robert Griggs

"Cozy atmosphere for the space given. Food was delicious and came out on time in sequence. We ordered the salmon entrée and the scallops entrée...."

Greg Gardner

"Wow! Joy Bistro was AWESOME! Gary & Melissa (Joy) did a wonderful job with our large party of 40 people for my sons’s rehearsal dinner last..."

Chas Schaffernoth

"Joy Bistro was a wonderful atmosphere for our anniversary dinner. The service and food were top notch. They have great Covid protocols in place that..."

Lacey Booth

"What a great little place in Boone. The only place that matches overall quality is the Gamekeeper. Joy is very expensive though so we don't go..."

David Hinnant

"Excellent food, great staff, it is a little pricey depending what you get, but well worth it. would definitely recommend this to..."

Chuck and Ashley Lowe

"Food was wonderful. Service was timely and knowledgeable. Peach Jalapeno margarita and the stuffed puff pastry are must have..."

Rick Dale

"Wow! I am so glad I found this place. Lovely space and a fantastic meal. The mussels were delicious! The warm mushroom salad was one of the best..."

Krista Sigmon

"I found this place searching for a place to do brunch while we were visiting Boone. Brunch was amazing! The braised short ribs and potatoes is one of..."

Keith Glover

"We had a reservation at 6:30 and we arrived around 6:25. There was a table ready for us as soon as we walked in the door! We got seated and we were..."

Erica Hartzell

"The staff is always attentive without disrupting the sophisticated, yet cozy atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed the pasta special with shrimp,..."

Connie Gioscio

"Fabulous meal and service by Sydney. What a wonderful experience from the customer service and atmosphere. Even though the restaurant is located in..."

CCV NC

"We went for dinner with another couple and did have to wait a while for our table, but it was well worth it. It is a small place in a strip mall so..."

Kari Fike

"My wife and I went to Joy Bistro for our anniversary dinner and the experience was phenomenal. We started with a firecracker shrimp appetizer which..."

Dane Thomas

"Great experience here! Traveling with my wife for her birthday, I chose this restaurant for her birthday dinner and her entree was fantastic. She..."

Jay Enterkin

"We went for the New Year’s Eve 5 course special. The food was great but for the price I would’ve expected better service. The courses felt..."

Natalie Outlaw

"This was one of the best meals of my life. We got the mussels, warm mushroom salad, chicken (me), veal meatloaf (husband), affogato and bread..."

Kate Maher

"The food here is phenomenal. The Chef has an excellent flavor profile. Every ingredient compliments one another. A treat for the mouth. I highly..."

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"This restaurant has the best food and wait staff that you could ever ask for. I want to start off by saying I was greeted by a wonderful group of..."

Tyler Toler

"We were skeptical in the beginning since we went with our kids (11 & 15). But the food was truly amazing, and they were also able to accommodate my..."

Lindsay Barnes

Cobo Sushi Bistro & Bar

92/100 (1619 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wow! What an atmosphere! Lovely And relaxing. We sat on a stylish and comfortable banquette. Had superior service by our server, Arrington, who was..."

Teresa Steele Ibarra

"Great food and service right in the heart of downtown Boone. Highly recommend this..."

Celeste Jernigan

"This was my 3rd trip there this past year (3 hr drive round trip)! Hands down the best sushi I have had! Very reasonably priced also. Great..."

Cynthia Goodroe Farella

"The best sushi the High Country has to offer!! Beautiful restaurant, delicious sushi (and all other menu options) and great..."

Hannah Sprinkmann

"I had a fantastic experience for my first time eating here last-night. Walking in the door my first thought was wow, what a beautiful place! The..."

Stephanie King

"It's Boone's secret. THE best sushi. I have always loved Yuri in Cary which is delicious, but Cobo is definitely the best. It's fresh and new flavors..."

Kastė Greczynski

"Cobo is the place for Sushi in the High Country. I would put it against your old favorite Sushi place once you try the Yosef roll CoBo will be your..."

Donald Bruce Goddard

"The food is bounty of top quality fish, it’s always super fresh and tasty. Service is prompt and in a real nice..."

Kym Moser Rink

"Excellent service & food! Would definitely..."

April Helton Sisk

"Excellent sushi / sashimi with excellent service, atmosphere, and of course hot saki! Finding a parking spot can be a challenge, but worth it once..."

Kathy Lowder Bender

"Delicious food, attentive and friendly staff, high quality flavors, and delightful..."

Maria Conchita Genevieve

"A must when visiting Boone. Great staff and atmosphere and the sushi is incredible..."

Rick Rohme

"Wonderful ambiance and great food! Boone's hidden..."

Denise Campitelle Bodo

"Excellent service atmosphere, and some of the best sushi I have ever had. The owners are..."

August Schnitker

"Hands down my favorite Sushi in NC! The best. So fresh, flavorful and..."

Steven Moize

"Outstanding service and food. We were also lucky and got a piece of Tyler’s cheesecake it was a sweet potato cheesecake and oh my how delicious..."

Savannah Taylor

"The food was fresh and delicious, with many options to choose from. I enjoyed the Kalifornia and Philly rolls and my husband had the pork belly..."

Summer Whitney

"Decent food, atmosphere, and services. We enjoyed foods a lot along with variety of drinks. Great place for special occasions and gatherings. Will..."

Y BAE

"This place is top tier. Beautiful restaurant tucked away in downtown Boone. My favorite was the Appalachian roll, but everything was so good. It is a..."

Laura Albert

"I’ve been going to COBO for years, it never lets me now. My favorite is the red dragon and the shrimp. I’ve always had a good..."

BREANNA BATTLE

"Best sushi in Boone! Tons of chef speciality rolls to choose from as well as the classics. Top notch bar as well that serves a variety of regionally..."

Bennett Batten

"Fantastic dining experience in Boone, NC. The service was fast and friendly. Open seating at the bar that allowed us to bypass the wait for a table...."

Nacho Connery

"Amazing food. Here’s a hint. Like tuna Tataki, like seaweed salad? Order the Tuan tataki and get them both for the price of one! We were so hungry..."

Jonathon Geiger (Realtor)

"We were a party of 5 ladies enjoying a girls night out. We were greeted graciously and seated timely. Our server Grace was wonderful - Super sweet..."

Christina Fryzel

"Our favorite Boone-area sushi joint never fails to disappoint! Artistry and dedication to excellence combine in play low-key and classy ambience to..."

Karl Mohr

"Of the handful of places in Boone area offering sushi, CoBo is hands down the best: nicely presented, great service, and some creative rolls (Red..."

Alan K

"Best sushi restaurant in Boone maybe one of the best in the state! Reservations is a must! They are always busy which is a good sign that the food is..."

Sable Roselli

"Best Sushi in all of Boone! In this single building they have some of the best and local restaurants in Boone including CoBo and The Local. CoBo gave..."

Alexander Henson

"There were seven of us. I recommend reservations. Each one had a different meal, and we also had two appetizers. Everyone liked their selections. We..."

Colleen LaRock

"Delicious in some ways, but a bit overly reliant on sauces of which there was an exorbitant amount used at times. The sushi, which the place is know..."

William Becker

"I have visited this place twice. It is a modern well decorated sushi bar. Typically very busy. Food was good but not the best. I tried sashimi, sushi..."

Ilker Oruc

"8/5 stars. We were visiting Boone for the first time in 8 years, and we went out for almost every meal through 4 days. Every where was great, but..."

AlexanderSouth NC

"This is one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. Highly recommend to..."

Kobazz

"My husband and I went here for a date night Saturday night. It was packed, so next time it may be better to reserve a table. However, bar seats were..."

Melissa Palomar

The Cardinal

92/100 (1918 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"I had the wild boar burger and it was delicious! The Bleu cheese balanced out the pepper jelly perfectly and they had a nice beer selection. Service..."

Andrea Busbee Ramsey

"First off, I want to say that I never give places reviews online. I just have never felt compelled to do so. Since I'm doing it now, I guess you..."

Josh Elliott

"Great cocktail and food menu! Plenty of beers to choose from as well. Best service I've ever had in Boone. My dog kicked it on the porch too! This..."

Jelly Turner

"On the road for work & found this cool spot last night. Super friendly staff/mgt and the "game burger" was on point! Great beer selection and cozy..."

Clay Cumbie

"Kool Kids burger joint! YUM! The cocktails are fantastic and burgers never fail to please. So many amazing choices. The hush puppies are a must every..."

Brett Elizabeth Clement

"Hands down my favorite place in Boone to eat. Great environment and stellar..."

Savanna Burk Woody

"So good! The turkey burger is my fave but I can't wait to try the beet burger! The cocktails are amazing as well..."

Grace Neely Holloman

"They do what they do well! You wanna a juicy burger and fantastic cocktail? Go here! My favorite place to..."

Alaina Walker

"Nice staff! Unique place! Great food! We were looking for something native to the area and different and found it..."

Amanda Wilson

"Great local place, consistently good food and kind..."

Mimi Wiggins Perreault

"Best burgers around. Great food and staff. It's a must if you are in..."

Scott Farnsworth

"The food is amazing and the staff is even better. The burgers are very original and the hot damn ham dip is a must try! The drinks change per season..."

Carly Boyd

"One of the best Cobb salad’s I’ve had in a long time. Oh, they have burgers and excellent combinations too. We had the double cardinal burger,..."

Joel Hawkins

"Great, and kids friendly place. Good service with an overall excellent menu. I highly recommend the farmer burger. My wife got the beet burger (She..."

Sargon Hormez

"Food was outstanding and outdoor dining area was perfect for dining with our little ones. One of the best meals we had while visiting the..."

Rachel Diamond

"Absolutely loved this gem in Boone! I crafted my own double burger and it was delicious, for only $6, plus a side of fries due to their special last..."

Madison Taylor

"Wasn't my favorite meal here in Boone. It was actually the first time I've been disappointed with a food item I've had in town. But we'll start with..."

Dirty Souf Yankee

"Awesome place for a quick bite they were turning tables around at a good speed and didn't sacrifice anything our server was amazing and everyone else..."

adam smith

"I had the turkey burger with a Sunnyside egg on top cause I missed breakfast. It was one of those times when you can't eat fast enough..it was that..."

Rikki Roxx

"Everything was delicious. I wasn't sure about sweet potato tater tots but our waitress reassured me they were incredible 😋 and the honey mustard..."

Sherri Siena

"Very cool location, ample parking. Employees were nice. Good selection of drinks. Vegetarian and gluten free friendly. Would highly recommend! We..."

Andrea Lippucci

Sunrise Grill

90/100 (1588 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Tasty breakfast food. We had omelettes and home fries. We were lucky to be some of the first customers on this weekday as they quickly became crowded..."

Cathie Bales

"Totally worth the wait!!!(and I am an impatient person😂)Hubby had the Liverpool with home fries 🍟 and I had the Smoked Salmon Benedict with..."

Carmen Gregory

"A fun find we discovered based on a Visitor Center employee who loved their pancakes. We came for brunch and enjoyed the true charbroiled burger,..."

Connie Chesner

"Always on my list but had almost given up on how full it was. It is first come first serve but let me tell you that IT IS WORTH THE WAIT! Super great..."

Silva Keohulian

"Been here twice and they have not disappointed! I got the grandfather special and the sausage gravy over biscuits was so unbelievably good I'm..."

Kelly W.

"We we're on vacation and we decided to eat here. The whole experience was a pleasant, friendly one. The food is awesome. I ordered the veggie omelet,..."

Lamonte Rogers

"Stopped in for a late breakfast on a Sunday. They were very busy so we had to wait about 15 mins to be seated but it was worth it. Our server was..."

Brandon S.

"This is a must eat breakfast place! We HAVE to eat here everytime my girlfriend and I visit Boone and I've never been disappointed. The Staff is very..."

Brandon Solomon (BSPhonix86)

"It was an hour wait around 10:30 am. and absolutely worth the wait. AMAZING food.I had the Florentine Benedict-so good! The sausage was SO delicious...."

Eryca Leet

"Hadn’t been here in years - stopped in recently & food is delicious & they make a good chai latte. I had an omelet and it was a good size - so..."

RobertsMom NC

"I was not prepared for how good this place was. I’m not even a big eggs Benedict guy but the Franken Benedict was legit top three I’ve ever had..."

Josh Ackerman

"The food was really good, we just expected a bigger portion. Our waitress was really nice but she never really checked on us, we had to find someone..."

Tiffany Hargraves

"Great experience overall. The food was good, not quite seasoned as well as I usually prefer, but my wife was highly pleased with the brioche French..."

Crimson Viper

"Cafe style restaurant with its own coffee shop. Service was great and I highly recommend the Flankenstein Benedict. It was excellent 👌. I happened..."

Michael Fortney

"Excellent as always!! We go there every time we are in Boone, NC. Locally sourced coffee (and a coffee bar if you want something more boogie) and..."

Robin Martin

"The food was just what I needed before a long day of hiking and traveling. I chose the build your own omelet and my friend had the stuffed French..."

Zajbelj

"The quaint early Sunday breakfast is lovely. Parking was easy. They have a full tea and espresso bar in the waiting area so you can have a drink..."

Christopher Spence

"Everything we ordered was delicious. The home fries were a huge hit and the French Toast was not too sweet. The Breakfast Burrito was HUGE and my..."

Sandra Camacho-Bond

"The food was good and the waitress was very friendly. Highly..."

SilverFox489

Vidalia

90/100 (1121 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"We were visiting Boone and decided on Vidalia for lunch. On Saturday they were offering a brunch menu. The ambience was quiet inside. Service was..."

Gabriel Molina

"This was the first dining experience here for my wife and I. We were invited by good friends who are regulars here. We're both really glad we were..."

Richie Calloway

"This place was great! Inside was busy and loud, but we sat on the porch and it was great. They don’t have a kids menu, but did provide some Mac and..."

Kaitlyn McCoy

"EXCELLENT!!!! I had the pickled beet salad as well as the shrimp & grits. BEAUTIFUL presentation and plating and absolutely delicious and..."

Dirty Souf Yankee

"Our second visit to Vidalia since first finding it a few years ago. Still top notch food. This time ate at the bar and enjoyed conversations with..."

TJ Melton

"Hands down one of the best meals I’ve had in a while. We got the Salmon, Ribeye and Shrimp and Grits entrees. The presentation was beautiful and..."

Damara Meese

"Great find in Boone. Nice menu. On this day we had their world famous Shrimp sand Grits as well as their brisket burger. Both were really good...."

Chris Guella

"Started out great. Food tasted good, and staff was fantastic. However, my girlfriend found a piece of plastic or glass or something in her tomato..."

Josh Pagano

"Great place to eat. Had a wedding rehearsal dinner, and everyone was friendly and courteous..."

Bolivar Vasquez

"Vidalia has been mine and my wife’s go-to restaurant for special occasions for more than 10 years. It’s fancy, but affordable, in a cool, relaxed..."

Brian Miller

"We had a great dinner here. Service was excellent and the waitress was sweet. Their beer selection needs a little help, but cocktails and wine seems..."

Bill Loeffler

"My wife and I visited here for our anniversary trip. I started with the onion rings and truffle fries. Both were fried goodness with a nice..."

Joshua Smith

"Walked in without a reservation because it was before the usual dining rush. We were seated promptly. Tuesday is select bottled wine night. We..."

Rol Verduyn

Chris Mc

"I ate here for lunch while visiting Boone for the day. It was very nice. Enjoyed the feel of the place, service and food was good. I got the beet..."

A M

"We were so elated that we forgot our to-go containers. The experience was paramount, far exceeding expectations. We originally planned to go for..."

Alek Harwell

"Stopped in for Sunday brunch, didn't have a reservation, so we were seated at the bar, our bartender/server was Lucy, she was great, the cinnamon..."

matthew rhoades

Our Daily Bread Delicatessen

89/100 (2067 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Wide variety of very interesting sandwiches. It was hard to pick just one, but I did and it didn’t disappoint. Hearty soups, quaint atmosphere,..."

Dnozga

"Great sandwich spot . Trust me there’s a lot to choose from and I don’t believe you could go wrong with any selection on the menu. Southern..."

Cdmec

"Excellent food. Had soups and variety of sandwiches, very well done. Particularly enjoyed the Brie BLT, Brie, bacon, tomato, and sliced apple......"

Pam

"DANK. Really enjoyed this dive. Personally I got the chipotle turkey press with a cup of jalapeño cheddar tomato soup. My date got the the smoke..."

Big Daddy Hungry 4 Mo

"One of our favorite spots in Boone! The soups are hearty and delicious. Great beer selection and fantastic sandwiches. We love the aroma of all of..."

Emilywstephens

"This place is definitely one of the best places to eat. It's busy but if you can get in at a slightly off time it's worth the extra effort. ..."

David Ewing

"This place has the best sandwiches and most variety I've ever seen in this type of restaurant. Imagine Panera on steroids. I had the black bean..."

Alexa Labadie

"Literally a religious experience. 4 Of us came to the mountains for 3 days and 2 nights. Two of our precious vacation meals came from here. We did a..."

Donbiscardi

"A well put together establishment. Good food. Fancy dining, but avg...."

Tyler Justice

"Who doesn't love ODB? You will not be disappointed eating..."

Eric Grindley

"Soup du Jour was hot and extremely tasty. Loved every bite! The grilled cheese ,asparagus, Swiss & Fontina sandwich was unbelievably good! Try the..."

Debi - TheRomanticVineyard.com

"I've tried almost every place in Boone now and this is by far my favorite. Only advice I have to offer is order the special, whatever it is, it will..."

Jerry Michael Tomlinson

"Good stuff! Tried the Tempe Reuben. Gotta say for a no meat Reuben it would be hard to beat. Also the icing on the carrot cake is probably the best..."

Marty

"LOVE ODB. Great vegetarian menu. Most places have one vegetarian choice, and it consists of rabbit food. This place does it..."

Rafnturkie

"Great spot for lunch. The service is great. We never have to wait long for our food even when the line is out the door. I've never been disappointed..."

Dave

"Love it! All you need to know: gouda cheese is an option for your sandwiches. Not your fast food sandwich joint...the ingredients are fresh, and the..."

Colleen

"Great little lunch. Stopped in on a week day afternoon. Typical college town selection: sandwich, vegetarian selections, craft beers. Wife had the..."

Myverismo

"Loved it- original and fun menu. My husband and I popped into Our Daily Bread on our honeymoon six months ago because it was pouring and we were..."

Micah And Katrina Pick

"My husband and I enjoyed a delicious lunch here. I got the very popular chicken salad melt, and a delicious cup of corn sage chowder. My husband..."

Carey Campbell

"Great Sandwich Place!. They have a wide array of sandwiches and soups available. There are different daily features of something not normally on the..."

Newf Foodie

"Black bean burger and cali croissant sandwiches are very good. Laid back atmosphere with friendly service. Fair..."

Tommy

"A Boone native suggested this spot so we took up his recommendation. It was a very busy Saturday! Parking is tough downtown but somehow we ended up..."

Elizabeth C. Smith

"Oh my goodness. I loved Our Daily Bread - probably one of my all-time top 10 lunch sandwich places. We asked the server to bring us his favorite..."

Matthew Collins

"Could not have asked for a better experience! Both of the sandwiches we tried (Hot Ham & Brie and The Beef Chimi) were PHENOMENAL. Great atmosphere..."

Carlee Redko

"ODB always has some of the best food in Boone. Please take a break and support these guys for lunch. This time around I got the ham and goat..."

Chris Beckman

"Just had lunch for the first time here and everything was wonderful the sandwiches and the Potato Salad was yummy. The young man that serviced us was..."

Southern Scoops

"The food was amazing! We absolutely loved the sandwiches and cheesecake. I can't say enough about the Cali Croissant! My grandmother thoroughly..."

Stephanie G.

"The food was delicious, and the staff was friendly. I came in right when the doors opened for lunch, and got the ham panini. The Voodoo chips were..."

Nick Marryat

"Amazing sandwiches, but the best part was the soups. I was very excited about the 6 different vegetarian soup options! Usually I feel lucky if there..."

Kerry C

"The food was good and the waitress was comfortable with our questions and with offering suggestions. Enjoyed the wild berry cider and Brie BLT with..."

Jalynn Stewart

"Open for dine-in. We were in the area for business, and this was our first time eating here. My hubby and I each had the O.D.B. Club Sandwich and..."

Sandi Bird Aldridge

"ODB is most likely one of the best sandwich places around. The atmosphere is on point and the food is..."

Greg Collins

"Amazing local spot in downtown. Perfect for lunch! Lots of amazing sandwich choices with some crafted brew options. Def will be stopping by..."

Megan

"Nice flaky chicken salad croissant. Several people were out of town guests like myself. Its definitely a top recommendation for..."

Rodney Alexander

"Great atmosphere at Our Daily Bread. My girlfriend and I stopped in for a bite to eat and I had a Dragons Milk Imperial Stout on draft and she has a..."

Josh Shaffer

"Delicious! I wasn't expecting much from a sandwich place but I was proven wrong. I ordered the "Gouda Heavens!" and was very pleased on how well the..."

Michael Hernandez

"This place was very nice and appealing. The service staff were extremely helpful and have an outstanding attitude! The food selection here i would..."

Danh “Sujieun” Dang

"An excellent sandwich and soup stop in Boone. A little pricey for a sandwich at $11 to $12 average. Four of us came out at $75 when we added soup and..."

Douglas Miller

"Absolutely delicious! Quick and friendly service. Excellent homemade soup (broccoli and cheese) and Roast Beef sandwich with goat cheese and roasted..."

Casey Reeves Hayes

"Always have an amazing meal here. Great for lunch, sometimes crowded. But the service is quick and excellent! Really delicious..."

Katie Bowyer

Wild Craft

89/100 (1822 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We had such a positive experience here today! Visiting from Asheville and on a very strict diet-the server knew exactly what to recommend and how to..."

Anomaly Romano

"Great food!!! All four of us had different meals, the meatloaf with balsamic glaze, venison burger with cranberries/goat cheese, the ultimate burger..."

Susie Berelsman

"Delicious, eclectic, fresh and unique! One of the few places in Boone that I'm actually excited to eat at. I've been going there since it was..."

Jana Shafer

"Here on vacation Florida. Front desk clerk(haley) at the Laquinta recommended this place. She was spot on because it was amazing Loved the atmosphere..."

Linda Patrick Groover

"Wow! What amazing, fresh local fare. I am so glad we found this place on our trip to this area from Florida. Cool little place with an incredible..."

Amy Scalia

"SUCH a great restaurant! Food was (and always is) on point and our waitress Emmy was really down to earth and very helpful! The tempeh tacos and..."

Sam Robertson

"What an amazing restaurant with delicious healthy choices for our whole family. The service was incredible and the servers could be our best..."

Jennifer A. Rock

"Unbelievable fresh ingredients in creative dishes! We enjoyed the venison burger, curry shrimp bowl and chicken tacos. Wine choices were awesome as..."

Amanda McGhee Barker

"It was delicious! I ate every bite. Very fresh ingredients. I don't normally eat biscuits. I ate both that were on my plate. They melt in your..."

Yolanda Robertson

"Great food, great service, nice atmosphere!! Definitely recommend this..."

David J Turlington

"Absolutely amazing food and friendly staff!!! The best vegetarian cuisine I have had in ages! Cant wait to come..."

Shanna Scott

"This was my second visit to Wild Craft Eatery and there were no dispointments! Wait staff and food were..."

Kathy Lee Craven Snodgrass

"I can’t say enough good things about this restaurant, everything about it is top..."

Patrick Rowan

"This is a great little place to eat and has many vegan and vegetarian options!! A solid 4.5 because my wife's meal was completely the wrong meal..."

Mark Denny

"Such a quaint place in boone. Loved the food and service. They have few varieites of local beer, we tried a few and liked the mountain wheat. for..."

Ankit Chainani

"Walking through downtown Boone, the wife and I worked up an appetite. After window shopping a few restaurants we decided on Wild Craft..."

S T

"My husband and I don’t normally go to the same restaurant more than once while on vacation as we like to try different spots, but we did here. We..."

Emily Case

"I've always been told that it's a must try in Boone,NC. That explains why there is always a wait. Loved it! Especially how organic the ingredient..."

Silva Keohulian

"I went at an odd hour between lunch and dinner so it was uncrowded and service was very quick. The waiter was great and had helpful recommendations..."

Josh Pagano

"Cool local favorite in Boone right on the main drag. Their menu selections are extremely creative and delicious. There are tons of vegan and..."

Eve Zuber

"Nori Amore was pretty good! Tempeh, grains and avo with great flavors. The La Paz quinoa plate was kind of boring though, basically dressed up sweet..."

Nathan Vey

"We try to visit here every time we are in Boone. Their tempeh tacos are some of the best tacos I have ever had! You can modify them to be vegan and..."

Tonya Cruz

"Really cute spot on the main area in boone. The wait staff was really nice and friendly, helpful with menu questions. My husband got the Habana plate..."

Jamie Gardner

Stick Boy Bread Co

89/100 (1403 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"They make the best bread I have ever eaten! Just finished my homemade granola/lemon curd parfait and can't wait to enjoy my "magic cookie" with a cup..."

Dawn Poston

"Everything is fresh made and it all comes local. They are cookies are some of the best that I've ever had. Their bagels are also to die for. If you..."

Kevin Gordon

"There are not enough stars on Facebook (or in the sky for that matter) to express how much I love their heavenly baked goods. I'm a huge foodie...."

Darlene Bradshaw-Bryant

"�Stick Boy Bread � My favorite stop when in Boone! Scones and Turtle Coffee are the..."

Tonya Elliott Lore

"I called to place an order for delivery and they were extremely helpful in walking me though their menu. We recommend them to the guests who stay at..."

Julia Corbett

"Simply the best. Friendly staff, delicious pastries, beautiful bread selection. My favorites are: cranberry apple pumpkin seed bread, pumpkin..."

Taylor Campbell

"It's an awesome bakery in Boone NC! Everything is great, but especially the scratch pies, cookies and breakfast..."

Linda Simmons Hodson

"O my gosh. My son gifted me with one chocolate chip and two cheddar cheese scones and they are the best scones I have ever eaten. I will stock back..."

Cindy Stone- Beaty

"Great desserts and coffee. Was visiting from Charleston SC, or I would have bought some bread...it looked wonderful! Service was great..."

Joan Hale

"The amazing service, coffee and baked goods so darn good mmmm yummy so many options to choose..."

David Oquendo

"Possibly the tastiest carbohydrates on planet..."

David M. Jones

"Short walk from campus and a yummy scone to go with my morning coffee on a cold day. Prices good..."

Laura Noriega Griggs

"I love it here! The fellow that helped me was so sweet and went above and beyond to help me out! I went in looking for their cranberry pecan French..."

Kimberly Boyette

"A visit to Stick Boy is a requested stop for my family anytime we are in Boone. Delicious goodies served with a..."

Jessica Hobart-Ringwood

"We had a death in the family this morning...I came in to grab breakfast for everyone and one of the sweet girls working didn't charge me for my Chai..."

April Green

"Absolutely AMAZING! Everything we had was fresh and holy cow..."

Wendy Honeycutt

"Never miss a chance to go to Stick Boy. Always good and..."

Rebecca Patille Bennett

"Great coffee, and some really tasty sourdough bread! Will be sure to stop in next time we are in..."

Jim Fleagle

"Sticky Boy was the first place I went to in Boone before I decided to move here. Delicious pastries and bread at reasonable prices. Support local..."

Trey Stokes

"Stopped by based on a friend's recommendation for the cinnamon buns. Almost $30+ later we left. Thanks ford the suggestion Jenny..."

Mark Thomas

"A favorite; great bread and cookies. We visit every time we go to..."

Terri Neel-Kinder

"The Pumpkin Walnut Bread is so moist and delicious! Two thumbs..."

Linda Bodenhamer

"Really???? I now have to drive from Hickory to Boone to get a cake fix... and I don't even "do" desserts!!! LOL Heaven on a..."

Vicky Miller Bryant

"It's awesome! Love this place! Best Bread and cookies you will ever..."

Abby Pope Brant

"Best bread in town. Wonderful variety. Delicious..."

Roberta Brucklacher Jargow

"Love their sourdough bread and cookies!!! Stop by every time we are in the..."

Lisa Smith Burgin

"Best bread hands down! I have not been disappointed with anything I have bought there! I travel from Statesville to Boone just for Stick Boy goodies!..."

Margaret Josey

"We LOVE Stick Boy!! We make sure we plan multiple visits there when we are on our vacay in the area. The wonderful staff is very helpful and the..."

Melanie Wynne Bauernschmidt

"Absolutely the best place in the high country for sweet or hearty breads and tastiest pastries! Everything is fresh out of the oven and the aroma......"

Elizabeth Purves

"Holy Buttered Brioche! We stopped by Stick Boy for a treat but had no idea what to order. The owners came out and hand-selected a variety of..."

Michael Crisp

"I ordered a 6” carrot cake with a “naked” cream cheese finish and it was amazing! It was a perfect blank canvas and I was able to easily dress..."

Summer Whitney

"Everything we have tried so far is absolutely delicious!! The cheesecake, pecan pie, and the Kouign Amann. They allowed me to customize the Kouign..."

Christopher Thomasson

"I’ve lived in Boone my whole life, I’m 25 now. The best bakery in town. The best coffee in town. Super nice people. I get my coffee here everyday..."

Mary Griffin

"The focaccia was amazing and tasted fresh. Delicious vegetables. I don't know why I haven't been going here more..."

scott

"Friendly staff, the bread is really good. You need to try the summer bread “summer..."

TANIA

"We visited Stick Boy Bread Co and got a key lime pie as well as an assortment of other sweets. Everything was great! The key lime pie was..."

Courtney Byerly

"Fresh and delicious bread and cake. Yummy drinks and coffee. Easy to park your car. Clean..."

Ivy Chen

"Incredible place for breakfast, lunch & dinner. The variety of choices is outstanding. We really enjoyed our breakfasts yesterday & was very impress..."

Edward McDonald

"Everything we had was fresh and amazing. Lots of good bakery options and..."

jennifer cubillos

"I love stickboy! All of their pastries are soo good and you know they make then good. They have them in stock at the coffee shops at appstate and i..."

julia murray

Casa Rustica

89/100 (2586 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We fell in love with this place.Such a great romantic atmosphere,we were seated by the fireplace,got a nice bottle of wine. Our server was super..."

Irina Viirand

"Bartender was friendly. Food was ok overall. Delicious bread. Bruschetta needed more topping. Shrimp was cooked well. Caesar salad lacked flavor...."

Ryan

"Amazing staff and food! We had a bachelorette group of 8 and they accommodated a day of reservation. We were able to sit upstairs, in a more private..."

Arianna Morgan

"We thoroughly enjoyed this place! The food was delicious and there is a great selection. I went with the cheese stuffed ravioli and added meat sauces..."

Summer Whitney

"I took my Mama out for her birthday. There was live music (Thursdays only) and wonderful food atmosphere and amazing service and overall customer..."

Ruth O. Matovu

"Great food, great setting. Have a top notch dinner in a top notch setting. A wonderful jazz duet serenaded us while we ate. The guitar and sax..."

Dana Higgins (Ghostlady)

"🍝Best Italian in Boone🍝 I plan to dine at Casa Rustica every time I visit Boone. The interior conveys a homey, laid-back atmosphere of..."

Casey Covel

"Good food, not great food. I was hoping for a little better. Portions are small for $20 lasagna with $4 of meat sauce, and a $2 upcharge for a..."

Brian Wray

"I went with a group of girlfriends and hands down this was some if the best food we had in Boone all weekend! I 10/10 recommend!! You will not be..."

JustJanet

"This place never fails!!! Please visit for some top notch..."

Mark Denny

"Incredible food and amazing service. They have a lot of vegetarian options as well. Cannot recommend this place..."

Mrunmayi D

"Great experience. Staff was very pleasant. Chicken marsala was excellent! One of the best meals we've had in the..."

Vivvy B

"There wasn't a thing that I tried that wasn't delightful. Presentation was on point as well. Looking forward to going back when I am in the area...."

Morgan Hanusik

"Do not sleep on this place. A quaint, sweet log cabin with an elegant atmosphere, wood burning fire place and exceptional food. Sadie was our server..."

Ashley Tolbert

Farm Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Such a friendly staff and excellent food! The concept of the restaurant is really incredible. I highly recommend eating..."

MeKaila Cox

"Such an amazing concept and a must try! We went in because we were immediately drawn with the local, fresh, mostly organic ingredients and great..."

Holly Lomanto O'Connell

"I had the most incredible Vegetarian Rueben with a delicious fresh salad with a honey dill vinagrette. And the sweet potato fries- my goodness were..."

Christi Menefee

"Very impressed with the concept that people can eat regardless of the fact they did not have the money. They can work for an hour and then are able..."

Colleen Godfrey Craft

"Feeding All Regardless of Means. Wonderful place, wonderful people and wonderful food. I visited this place often when I lived in Boone and i earned..."

Matt Jacobs

"F.A.R.M. Cafe has ALWAYS fantastic food! The chance to have great food AND to support helping other people to have a healthy and delicious meal is a..."

Stacy Ruguru

"Great concept! Have a decent meal, and address hunger in the High Country. Non-profit donate what you can…suggested donation of $7 for a “small..."

Pat

"My favorite restaurant in the country. I look forward to going here every year on my visit to Blowing Rock. You get up to 4 courses of food (salad,..."

Naaman Smith

"We finally were able to stop by for lunch. Wonderful cafe. Volunteers are very helpful and explained everything to us. Food was really delicious -..."

RobertsMom NC

"Love the atmosphere and mission of this place! From the staff consisting mostly of volunteers, to them never turning down a plate to anyone..."

Jordan Longtin

"This is by far my favorite place to eat lunch in Boone. Everyone is really friendly, and it's natural to strike up conversations with people you've..."

Matthew Kupstas

"Delicious local food and volunteers/staff that are beyond friendly. I will definitely be visiting again for another cheap & affordable bite. If..."

scott

"FARM Cafe has the most welcoming atmosphere. I went because I was sick of eating unhealthy and pricy dining hall food. They don’t force you to pay..."

Angela Deng

"Great place to eat, Great food & super nice people! THERE should be more places like this to go, but it is always great to visit Boone and shop local..."

Karen W

"F.A.R.M. cafe is one of Boone's best highlights. The owners are really providing an amazing service to the community and the food is, hands-down,..."

Dustin Gragg

Stick Boy Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"The best breads and summer stollen. Then went to their other place and had great..."

Margie Mellody

"Great place! Can’t wait to go on our next Boone..."

Lisa Nagel Flynn

"I really love this place, the bagels are awesome, latte was good & warmed the soul... cant wait to try more things, I'll be back..."

Lynn Davis

"Probably the best French Dip sandwich I've ever..."

Lynn Anderson Lawrence

"The Bomb salad was very tasty I would recommend you eating here if your in the..."

Christi Danielle

"Great food and service. Not Yo Mama BLT is one of my favorite items, but the desserts are the real stars. Right now try the Key Lime Pie WITH the..."

Terri Mitchell

"So glad my son told me about this place. Went twice yesterday and again this morning / enough..."

Chris Bean

"Favorite place for Breakfast in Boone. Amazing coffee and sweet treats. Service is top notch..."

Ben McKethan

"Best coffee and best scones. Especially the cranberry. ..."

JoJo Muldoon

"I really think they should change the name of "Not Your Mama's BLT" to "BBLTE" for the Best BLT Ever!!! Seriously a great..."

Adam Neal

"We found this little gem before we found our way to the hiking trails. The Bagel sandwich was quite tasty. We both got one and enjoyed every..."

S T

"Great breakfast place. The food was good. The baking goods look delicious. I had the double baked almond croissant with orange syrup and my husband..."

Adriana Marsh

"Healthy and delicious food choices. I had cup soup and half BLT for lunch - it was a great choice to taste summer. Enjoyed fresh bread and veggie..."

Y BAE

"Great place for lunch with fresh bread and fantastic coffee/drink selection. Sandwiches were generous and..."

Janet L

"Fantastic place for lunch and breakfast. Everything is incredible from the cinnamon rolls, sausage egg and cheese biscuits, to the deli sandwiches..."

Katie Crenshaw

"Wow !!! Family have mentioned this place for a while now and we simply haven’t been able to until today. Well , I can’t wait to go back now..."

CRUTCH PEEPS

"The menu is extensive and breakfast items are served all day. I highly recommend ordering a cookie (or several) with each order. The “Magic..."

Michael Trivette

"We ate here for breakfast two days in a row! My husband and I both had the Kitchen Chicken Biscuit and then the Jump Starter and liked them both. I..."

Perri Walz

Steven O'Day

"Great healthy food! Fast service and amazing diverse bread that you can..."

Silva Keohulian

Come Back Shack

88/100 (5498 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It is very rare that small place like this personifies its name. This place has such an amazing cold brew coffee that we had to take a detour of 10..."

sunny shandilya

"We visit Come Back Shack daily on all our trips to Boone. It never disappoints! All fresh ingredients and so many toppings to choose from, including..."

Shavonne McClure

"Updated review a year later.. Moved opening time to 10:30 am which I am really glad they did. Got in line a few minutes early and was promptly open..."

The K Green Show

"Always a great burger! This was my first time returning in several years, and I enjoyed ordering from the table using my phone. I love that..."

Ethan Johnson

"Southern heat patty melt was delicious and the cheese fries came in a box with toppings all over them. It was great. I will say I wiped some salt off..."

John Stewart

"This is a really nice place. All mobile orders. Cash only in drive thru. The food is great. Milkshakes delish. It was crowded but they have outside..."

Patrick Murphy

"Phenomenal burgers and fries! A must eat restaurant when you’re in Boone! The homemade ranch is next level. Get the seasoned/Cajun fries. Sweet..."

J Allen Murray

"Great food. I love that they can turn anything into a lettuce wrap. Management appear to treat their employees better than the usual fast food..."

Josh Pagano

"Hot Dang Delicious!! The burger was slap your mouth high five, the ranch fries were out of this world, and the Buckeye milkshake was the icing on the..."

Gaga Traywick

"What a great place for a delicious burger and shake! Not sure I'm totally sold on having to order on my phone or on the kiosk but it works. I'm sure..."

David Morningstar

Chick-fil-a

88/100 (3302 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Thank you Chick-fil-A for the tray of chicken nuggets I won from you all!!! We shared it with our students at Campus Christian Fellowship #ccfasu You..."

Marianna Musser

"I have never had bad service or food..."

Pamela Church

"Always friendly service! Always delicious..."

Natasha Chaunté Braswell-Ball

"Yum and fun! My kids love it and the lemonade is great for..."

J.o. Crain

"My daughter likes chicken and waffle fries...we go there a..."

Chad Gryder

"I love this location!! We always stop on our way to TN, great..."

Jeffery R Albanese

"Great foodand friendly staff..."

Jaden Burleson

"LOVE my Chic-fil-A in my hometown of Boone..."

Kim Greene Scott

"We love..."

Frankie Greenway Smith

"Love it! Everyone is always so..."

Temple Coffey

"Maybe it's because it's a college town and simply a great place to visit, but this fast food restaurant is overstaffed with smiling, helpful, polite..."

KR M (KRM)

"They were able to accommodate 2 separate orders through drive through. Chicken nuggets are not as crispy as what I'm used to. Part of the order..."

Brian Foster

"Great food, fast service despite literally always being slammed. Whenever I see a long line I don’t fret because I know it will go by so fast...."

Amber Grant

"I must admit that I was impressed. The food was good, not outstanding but very good. The service was excellent considering it was lunch time when we..."

David Richardson

"Very friendly stuff. We bought juice for the kid and figured out that there was no straw included, when we asked to give us a straw they just gave us..."

Anna Zvarych

"On Saturday November 25th, I dined in for lunch at the Boone Chic-fil-A. As always the employees were hard at work. One employee stood out to me..."

Robert Werth

"We normally go through the drive thru. Since they fixed it where there is 2lines, they have cut down on wait time. Any time that I have been to any..."

Karrie Silvers

"The drive thru line was super long but moved quickly. We ordered 4 items. Only 3 were in the bag. Fortunately we discovered the error before we left..."

Randy Mabry

"Once in awhile there's a mistake but they always make it right---sometimes the mistake makes you get something extra so I can't complain! Just check..."

Jessica Bullock

"Chick Fil-A is always great. The reason for this review is to say thank you to the young man (He and his girlfriend were sitting behind me.) who..."

Donald Adams

"This location was very good. Super fast employees and no wait time on food. It looked really clean. Employees were friendly and helpful. We did have..."

Patrick Murphy

"Great service and fast, even though they have two drive-thru lines now. Very efficient. Food is..."

P. M. Mann

"Love me some cfa but why y’all give me one pickle when I asked for a side of..."

Lily Griwatsch

"I recently moved to Boone from Raleigh/Cary. The Chick-Fil-A here has been outstanding. It thoroughly exceeds the experiences I had in Raleigh. Great..."

Josh Naddor

"This is mine and my husband's number one favorite place to eat! The friendliest staff anywhere that we have been locally. And above all that, they..."

Brenda Wagner

"I can't ever get enough Chick-fil-A. 😫 They take all my money. I have absolutely no self control if there is Chick-fil-A sauce involved. Need to..."

Lauren Ashley

"Great food here, fresh and warm, tasty milkshakes, and fast service, but expect to wait a while at busier times. Staff are friendly and professional..."

Matt

"God bless these people for there good..."

Victoria Lamy

Capone's Pizza

87/100 (1403 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"My fav go to place for lunch! They run a special from open to 3 I believe. The lasagna is my favorite but everything here is delicious! Salad bar is..."

Lisa Nguyen

"Surprisingly good pizza, prices very reasonable especially for the area. They have a salad bar, never see those anymore. We had three different..."

Jonathon Geiger (Realtor)

"The pizza was just as good as the last time that we remembered from a few years ago. The location is better because you have free and easy parking...."

Teresa Moody

"Went there a while ago and really loved the food. The posters on the wall and service were wicked fast and efficient. I did kinda feel like the..."

Sarah Loveless

"Absolute BEST pizza around! Fresh ingredients always!! Staff is always so friendly and helpful. Amazing salad bar!!! Very clean..."

Krissy Allen

"The pizza and salad were absolutely incredible! Despite staffing shortages, our food came out in good time with fabulous service. We had the Meaty..."

Mia Sirovetz

"This has got to be my favorite place for pizza. The prices are very fair and I love the fact that they have several different options for crust and..."

Russell Wyatt

"It's hard to find good pizza in the mountains of NC, but if you're reading this then congratulations, you found it. The pizza is great, the garlic..."

Joshua G. (Geno)

"Really good food, but a little doughy and can’t believe I’m going to say it but too much cheese on the pizza to where you couldn’t taste the..."

Brittaney Ratzlaff

"Food is always good. They have a great salad bar with plenty of options. The staff is friendly but they seem to have a staffing situation and have..."

Tim Sanders

The Red Onion Cafe

86/100 (2326 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Accepts Discover

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our server was really great, she was a little (got 3 tables at the same time!) but she handled it perfectly! I wish I could remember her name, I..."

Michelle Jones

"The lobster bisque was amazing! The desserts were very good, also. Our waitress was so friendly and attentive. We will return the next time we visit..."

Sara Phillips

"In addition to the veg burger, nachos, and the fantastic spicy sauce, I also had the opportunity to try the tacos at Red Onion Cafe. They were simply..."

Nitish Deshpande

"Stopped in today for lunch. We ordered the 2 item combo. We had the French dip sandwich, with a delicious toasted French bread and French onion soup...."

Catherine Thomas

"This was the perfect lunch spot for our motley crew of picky eaters, adventurous eaters, gluten-free eaters, and a dog. We had to wait for a table..."

Liza Fewell

"My wife and I have not been disappointed with any thing we have ordered. We live in Bristol TN it takes us about 1hr and 1/2 to get here, and we feel..."

Nathan McCullough

"I am not one to complain, but would not want anyone else to order the Asian Chicken Salad and be less than impressed as I was. There is definitely..."

Staci Vestal

"Very good food. I was hungry and forgot a picture. I had a French Dip. The bread was wonderfully crispy crust, texture and taste. There is just..."

Colleen LaRock

"I had lunch there and I will say that it was worth it. The Chai was so good and different from what I had had before. The sandwich and quiche were..."

Tara Tho

"The food was creative and delicious, and the service was very good here. We ordered the Mushroom Lasagna, Greek Pasta, Tuscan Red Pepper Chicken,..."

Hannah Nelson

"We ate here several times during our recent stay in Blowing Rock. We were so happy to find a restaurant where the vegetable selection extended beyond..."

Eric Boughman

"Visited here for lunch on my anniversary trip to Boone with my wife. The greeter at the front complimented us on our anniversary-themed t-shirt. Our..."

Joshua Smith

"This is a great find - thanks Yelp reviewers! Downtown Boone was busy this Saturday afternoon so we drove through and found that Red Onion Cafe had..."

Ed D

"As always, Red Onion exceeds my expectations. My wife and I had a lovely dinner on their outdoor patio. The soup and our entrees were delicious...."

Zachary Hottel

"We loved this place! The food was fabulous and our waitress was great! It's a lovely place with a really charming outdoor patio. I had a delicious..."

Cathy Armato

The Pedalin' Pig

84/100 (2365 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"My better half wanted brisket, so brisket we found. Our first night in Boone was spent dining at the Pedalin' Pig. We walked through the front door..."

S T

"I love me some BBQ. I’ll start with saying that the service was perfect, polite, and fast! I got the double smoke house option to split with my..."

Justin Griffin

"Excellent, tender smoked brisket, pulled pork and chicken. The crust on the brisket was so delicious I could easily eat a pound of it. Lots of sides..."

Joel Hawkins

"Wonderful food and attentive service. Slightly polished joint offering a variety of barbecue, but thankfully all executed at a high level. Their..."

Quinlan Gallagher

"Some of the best BBQ I have had and they don't call it in on their sides like a lot of BBQ joints. I got the Smokehouse Sampler (didn't need any..."

Timothy Westerhof

"We’ve been here a couple of times and the food is pretty good, you will not leave hungry! My favorite are the pulled pork tacos. The service is..."

Lorie Young

"We had a great experience. Our server Chance was a delight. My lunch WAS pulled pork tray, sweet potato fries and collard greens. Not smidge left, it..."

Kim Christopher

"We were spending the weekend in the area and we're looking for something quick and good and this place is amazing! The bbq was excellent, flavors..."

Luis Marcano

"Delicious food. Large portions. Friendly staff. Relaxed atmosphere. My Smokehouse Sampler was huge and so, so tasty. My wife loved her Brisket 🌮..."

Jazz Rock Fusion & Synthesizer Music

"All of their bbq is delicious, but if you don't get the loaded fries, you are missing out on a foodgasm! The combination is to die for, but their..."

wrangler284

Cha Da Thai

"Good quality ingredients. Nice restaurant but a little dirty and the plants are all fake. Friendly staff. Decent prices. Several "Bubble Tea"..."

Kevin Jones

"When traveling to a different city, our first pick for lunch or dinner is Thai food. This place is a great place to stop in and grab a bite!..."

Blue & Green Traveling Team

"Yummy local thai restruant, walking distance from ASU! Friendly staff and nice designed restruant off the main downtown street. Food was very tasty..."

Marie Randazzo

"Had a very enjoyable experience. The house fried rice was excellent, but we weren't overly impressed with the yellow curry. (Sauce was a little thin..."

Lisa H-P

"Stopped here on a day trip to Boone. Service was great and very attentive. Fresh spring roll appetizer was a good portion for the price. The pad..."

Scott Amado

"Best Thai in North Carolina. We come from Raleigh and Charlotte area and people rave about the Thai there, and they are very good, but they don't..."

who_dat_is_ T.T

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in Boone (there are so many good ones) and my favorite Thai place. I went to school at Appalachian and quickly..."

Alexandra Inman

"As a 10+ yr Boone resident this is one of my favorite places to eat. The curry is amazing, soup is great and everything else I’ve tried has been..."

Lily

"One of my favorite restaurants on Watauga county...the lunch specials are such a wonderful value and so delicious. They've ruined sesame chicken for..."

Daniel Vandenberg

"This’s the best Thai restaurant in town and in grater area. There’s generous amount and variety of fresh vegetables in every meal which I cannot..."

Elena Sartori

"One of my favorite Thai places ever! So delicious! The pad Thai is delicious and so is their cream cheese eggrolls. I try to bring everyone who..."

Amelia Beimler

"I was very charmed coming this restaurant! Music and atmosphere was very calm and welcoming. I ordered their lettuce wrap and my friend ordered a..."

Miriam Barker

"Cute place in an older downtown part of Boone. The food ood was VERY TASTY. I had the tom kha soup and red curry with chicken. The soup was the BEST...."

April S.

"Cha Da Thai was a great find in Boone. I have never had Thai food before and I was really nervous about my experience. Looking at the menu I saw a..."

Ashley Champ

Lost Province Brewing Company

84/100 (2612 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great beer and even better pretzels. A must try. Pizza (wood oven)& sandwiches are good too. My family loves the place, as do I. It’s also..."

Jonathan Bell

"Great spot in downtown Boone, North Carolina. Great selection of in-house brews, wood fire pizza, and some interesting twists on old favorites. The..."

Lee Weldon

"Great place! I would recommend it. Great atmosphere, we received phenomenal service, and the food was just as good! This place was recommended to us..."

Stephanie Marie Rosado

"Highly recommend trying out this place; the pizza is delicious, beer is great and brewed right there ... they also make their own sour dough bread..."

Rosie Rose

"Absolutely fantastic! We had a large group of women and the staff was more than accommodating with prompt, excellent service! The food was nothing..."

Haven Anthony

"It’s just our second visit and we’ve sat outside both times due to bringing our dog. The beers are outstanding and the staff is engaging,..."

Bruce Wiley

"We’ve been here before and had great service each time. The seating is spaced out really well. The Margherita pizza was yummy, as was the Korean..."

The WilmingtonMama

"Always excellent food. There is generally a wait here of 45 minutes or more when students are in town and tourists on holidays. The service is not..."

Joel Hawkins

"I feel like we lucked out in this one. This place was really talked up, looked impressive with the wood fired oven positioned to the left of the..."

Dwayne

"I love this place. The food is always amazing and the beers are varied and excellent also. My favorite thing though is the sourdough bread..."

Summer Harrison

"We are visiting family outside of town and were told to check this place out for lunch. What a great recommendation! The staff were kind, the food..."

Amanda Burley

"Stopped in while visiting from Delaware. What an awesome find this place was! The beer was good overall. I had a flight so that I could try the..."

Brett Skipper

"Lively atmosphere with delicious foods and drinks! We waited for 20 mins during the lunchtime on Friday but it was worth it. Wood fired pizza and..."

Y BAE

"Awesome brewery experience. Staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I ordered the blue berry sour (they were having a deal and this and drafts were..."

Madison Taylor

"These guys never fail, honestly great service. Overall I've always had a good time there, The food is always great, I haven't had everything from..."

Armando Valencia

"In town Paso g through and this place was just fantastic. The staff were very friendly and down to earth. The atmosphere was cozy and the restaurant..."

justin carpenter

"The BEST Chicken wings you can eat in the Mountains the cook in a cast iron pan inside the pizza oven and there Cheeseburger is phenomenal with..."

Thomas Lunsford

"Really good experience during an unplanned stop. I went in with the intent of having a flight. Said flight, an adult pour and half a pour later, in..."

John Price

"Lovely ambience, tasty food, and a great local beer selection make L.P. a must-visit in Boone. I lived in Europe for 7 years, and the pizzas are..."

Steve Eirich

"Joelle was the best server! The food was amazing! The absolute best pizza ever! The atmosphere was incredible and drinks and desserts! We were blown..."

Jen Hilty

"We popped in on a Monday afternoon for a beer and an appetizer. We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately by the bartender who was attentive..."

Katie Cox

"Always a great experience. The wood fired pizzas are amazing and awesome local , house brewed beers. What else does one..."

Wayne Oliver

"Food is excellent. Service is okay. Smiles go along way in the service industry. I think they definitely need uniforms there. Still will go back. It..."

Cari Brinegar

"I know it sounds strange ordering gluten-free at a brewery/pizza place… But it’s so nice to have options as a person that has to limit gluten...."

Kelly Smoot

"My husband and I came to Boone, NC, and found this little gem. We thought it was just a wood-fired pizza joint at first but then we realized it was a..."

Valerie St. Martin

Gamekeeper Restaurant

84/100 (1796 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Non-smoking restaurants

"I have traveled to the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games 8 times over the past 12 years and every time we celebrate the games with a phenomenal..."

Perry Miller Carpenter

"My husband and I just celebrated our anniversary at The Gamekeeper. Fantastic meal. Wonderful ambiance. Thanks to Wendy the owner, Sarah the..."

Sherry Street-Tobin

"Everything was amazing! Start with the mixed grill...it’s oh my goodness melt in your mouth deliciousness! You can’t go wrong with any of the..."

Stephanie Matthews

"I had the Elk! 10oz. Had to pay extra for five more ounces but was well worth it! Also the oyster appetizer is a must! Everyone was very nice and the..."

David Walsh

"Farm to table at its best - food is out of this world, atmosphere, view and service is just as amazing. Season vegetables sources from local farmers,..."

Georgina De Almagro

"When I say the best fine dining I have eaten I really mean it. Everything was perfection from the waiter, the wine, the food, it was just perfect...."

Cami Beck

"Great food and neat atmosphere in a cabin/House way off the beaten path. Incredible, delicious meats (I had duck and my husband had elk filet),..."

Debbie Long

"Top notch. We have eaten at 5 star restaurants around the world and would trade this experience for any of them. Cocktails were superb. All entrees..."

Scott S. Louis

"Excellent food, location, atmosphere! Highly recommend......so delicious. Had the game sampler appetizer, shrimp and grits and emu with the most..."

Diane Tennery Leander

"What’s not to love - Beautiful atmosphere, the kindest wait staff, and amazing food. We were here for the Thanksgiving 4 course meal and every item..."

Laura Vasseur

"This is a special place for our family. We try to visits every time we are in town. Last night was fantastic! Excellent food and service! We love the..."

Juliet Van Dyke Harless

"We had a relaxing dinner with our family and the ambiance was spectacular! The bartender who was also our waiter was superb...one of the best we have..."

Deidre Compton Ward

"Single handedly the best meal my Husband and I have ever had in our lives! The atmosphere and views were breathtaking and our server was phenomenal...."

Shanna Scott

"My husband and I adore everything about The Gamekeeper ~ wonderful relaxed atmosphere, amazing attentive staff, gorgeous views, and unbelievable..."

Jenny Simpson

"Had the best time!! We love the bartender Lynn and the food is just amazing! Wonderful place and we can’t wait for a return..."

Brandon Tester

"Best meal we have ever eaten! Service was over the top in..."

Angela Giaffis Lucas

"The Gamekeeper was recommended by clients back home (San Antonio) so we had to visit during our stay in Boone. What a great meal! Both the bison and..."

Shirley King Lee

"The people are friendly, professional, and they go above and beyond. My duck breast was juicy and flavorful, and my husbands Emu melted in his..."

Celeste Jernigan

"I was looking for something special to break up the task of exam weeks for my Son. I remembered during parents weekend he mentioned this restaurant..."

Meche Seagle Williams

"We will return!!! Loved the bison hanger! Peking duck was very tender and tasty! Bread pudding was worth the trip..."

Dale Sloan

"Still and will always be at the top of my list for a special evening. Best food of anywhere I have ever had. From beginning to end, it is a feast for..."

Pam Watson Braswell

"Great experience! Wonderful and engaging staff! Well worth the trip and price! I'll be dreaming of the emu for..."

Elizabeth Tamasa

"Best meal in the area, and quite possibly the best potato soup I've ever..."

Cameron Corey Mendel

"Amazing food & wine! The staff could not have been better! We cannot wait to come..."

Katie Coburn

"Discovered this gem of a restaurant tucked into the hills. Fantastic food and great..."

Colleen Mikkelson

"The staff were so friendly and the service was not only exceptional but our meals were also served in a timely fashion. The food was excellent and it..."

Michelle Brigman

"Great unique grilled meats. The food and service were outstanding. A beautiful setting tucked away in the..."

Lee Pietrak

"Tried EMU for first time. Excellent as was the presentation and service. Never had a bad meal here. Just love..."

Keith Zionts

"Absolutely the best experience ever!! Jo and I had a wonderful time the whole evening from start to finish. Thank you all so much. We’ll be back..."

Karen Scoggins

"One reason we chose the Boone area for a fall getaway was to return to this outstanding restaurant. Our fourth visit did not disappoint! The menu..."

Lee R. Sugg

"Terrific experience! Looking forward to our next trip back. The food is delish! Or waitress, Laura, was great! The wine manager Kim (?) was very..."

David McCall

"had a wonderful meal! trout was outstanding and all round great service and relaxed..."

Carole Maxwell Cheek

"There are few restaurants that have both the dinning experience and the atmosphere of the Gamekeeper. The food is absolutely marvelous - some of the..."

Chris Scott

"The Gamekeeper has become one of our favorites! With all of its memorabilia and twinkling lights, the atmosphere is charming and inviting. Our..."

Beth Vonnegut

"Thank you Micheal for getting us in without reservations & Jonathan for treating us like royalty. Our server, Virginia just might be the best in the..."

JOSEPHINE

"I can't wait to go back again. I have traveled to many countries and gone to many upper scale restaurants, and this is in my top 3 as of now. I went..."

Tara Tho

"The Gamekeeper was more than I expected. My blunder with our reservation turned out to be a blessing in disguise. We were able to rent one of their..."

Jenorise Mejia

"The entire experience was out of this world. Right from pulling up the valet waves and makes you feel welcome. The atmosphere is rustic, romantic and..."

Brianna McShea

"The entire experience was phenomenal! We had a reservation in one of the igloos and it was top notch. The food was spectacular!! The flavor was truly..."

Jorge Rios

"Cozy mountain ambiance with friendly service, complimentary valet parking, and a variety of dishes not commonly found. A great way to start if these..."

Julie Cordora

"A great experience overall. I love the inside decor and the outside seating looked really relaxing too. Wild mushroom soup was great. Enjoyed..."

Michelle Mariea

"I can't even tell you which part is more phenomenal - the staff, the food and drinks, the location, the ambiance - are all a solid 5 star. If I could..."

Emily Franklin

Makoto's Japanese Steak House And Sushi Bar

83/100 (2360 ratings)

Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Our Chef was excellent. He prepared my food first with gluten free soy sauce so that my food wasn’t contaminated with gluten from the rest of the..."

Brenda Howell Severt

"We have been coming here for years! Whether eating in the bar or the restaurant the food is always excellent, the staff is great, and we enjoy each..."

Linda Earp McClure

"As always, the best place in the area to eat. The food, the staff, the atmosphere, and the experience are second to none. That's why I ALWAYS go..."

Christopher McCall

"Audin our server was awesome and the food is great as well. We will definitely be..."

Matthew McGee

"This is a great place to eat the food is amazing and I love the chefs doing the tricks as they prepare the..."

Marlisha Hairston

"Fantastic dinner with my fiancé last night at Makoto’s! Excellent food, wonderful service, great ambience and super fun folks at the table! We..."

Felicia Burleson Wood

"We celebrated our 8th anniversary here and it was as always great! Food was good, chef was very entertaining and the wait was..."

Dale Hall

"Wow!! Really loved this place! 1st time coming to this restaurant. Ask for Audan...we were lucky to listen to him play his guitar and sing. What a..."

Lauren Crosby Catha

"Come to Boone often, but this is my first time at Makoto’s. Love Hibachi and I’ve been to a few. This one checks most of the boxes. We came at..."

Chris Cox

"Typical hibachi style Japanese restaurant. I had the filet, medium rare of course, and it was cooked to perfection! The chef was awesome, the wait..."

Savmitch1

"I would like to pay a compliment to Bailey who was our server, our chef (whose name I don’t know), and all the staff at Makoto’s. Bailey was..."

jjshep007

"We came here with my almost 2 year old. Our waiter was phenomenal. Caleb went above and beyond . He asked us how could he accommodate our little one..."

Karlee McLean

"Enjoyed every aspect of the food, the service, and the chef! I would definitely recommend coming here with your family and friends for a delicious..."

Eve Lowry

"Wow this is possibly the best Japanese restaurant I've ever been to!! Everything was cooked perfectly and the carrots were so good my wife even ate..."

David Morningstar

"This was the first time I ever went to a restaurant like this. It was very fun and entertaining. The food was cooked perfect and was a generous..."

Donitia Shatley

"Great service, We had chef Kevin and he truly changed my life. His show was absolutely stunning. A mix of emotional and physical theatrics. An..."

Kevin Mai

"Exceptional - 1. Busy but fast. 2. Good service 3. Friendly 4. Great food (pictured below) 5. Still does free two piece shrimp appetizer (most..."

Nicholas Parisi

"Arrived around 8:30, so we missed the dinner crowd and were seated immediately. Our server was great (said his name was Leroy Brown). We had a great..."

ms. S

"Good food & service. 1 hour wait time due to limited covid seating, Friday night, & winter season but worth the wait. Talented cook & very friendly...."

Candy Bloemendaal

"Great food & AMAZING service! I have MANY dietary restrictions including gluten. They were very cautious & I still ended up with a delicious meal...."

Sydney G

Coyote Kitchen

83/100 (3398 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I intended to try something new in Boone this past visit, but I ended up going back to what I knew was awesome time after time. The food here is so..."

Loumay Mendez

"A wonderful place. It's a little small so we did wait for a table but it was worth it. They handled food allergies with confidence and grace and..."

Nikki Rae

"A Celiac’s paradise! Thank you, Coyote Kitchen, for taking such care and for making such delicious fare! Fantastic food, friendly and knowledgeable..."

April Dawn Duncan

"Awesome food, cool staff, perfect for college students with taste buds, definitely some of the best food in..."

Jacob Benton

"Had a phenomenal dinner here on Thursday night. We had a very short wait and got a table on the patio. The nachos and my cocktail were ridiculously..."

Mary M

"Coyote Kitchen is a MUST TRY for Caribbean inspired food when visiting Boone, NC! My wife chooses the Barbados Bowl every time and loves it! I tried..."

Justin Sweet

"I would recommend Coyote Kitchen, especially if you are looking for a restaurant that offers a variety of unique food and if you have any dietary..."

Caitlin Williams

"My son was married in Boone and the bride and groom, being App State alumni, wanted Coyote Kitchen to cater the rehearsal dinner. I couldn't have..."

Linda Turley

"Good burger spot! I tried grilled pineapple on my burger and was not disappointed. The overall quality of the food was good and the staff was..."

Rashad Khoury

"Great place for a game day lunch a bit away from the craziness of downtown / campus in Boone. We loved the cranberry chipotle salsa, and the portions..."

Agatha Donkar Lund

"PSA: ask them for grilled tofu instead of fried, please. Fried makes the boats a bit dryer, thanks! Lovely place, with the renovations finished it..."

Armando Valencia

"We were visiting in town and decided to stop here for dinner. We ordered the chips n’ salsa sampler to start and queso, and for our meals both the..."

Alana Hughes

"Great, amazing food! We started with an order of fried plantains. Sweet, perfectly fried, and delicious! I ordered the Sierra Madre bowl as my main..."

Kierstyn Myers

"Wonderful experience here! I took my four grandchildren there after the exciting birth of their baby brother. The staff treated us with such respect..."

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Troy's 105 Diner

82/100 (2744 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Jayda was my server today and she was awesome! Attentive, sweet, and super friendly. She does an awesome job & I’m definitely going to come back..."

Rachel Crombie

"Always has great staff and delicious food! I visit Troy's Diner every time I go to Boone. They have the best fried flounder and I love the lighter..."

Veronica Darden

"1st time visitors. Breakfast was fantastic. Fast friendly service, Carly was very pleasant and we were very pleased with her service. I had the..."

Skipper Pond

"Visited for the first time with my grandparents this afternoon, it was very busy but for good reason! The staff worked like a well oiled machine,..."

S.E. Danforth

"Honestly was surprised at how good the prices were. Zach’s immediate response of burgers being the best thing was spot on. BBQ burger and JB burger..."

Sara Grace

"Amazing!! Had to wait outside because they were so busy but still got out party of 9 seated quickly. Menu has a great selection and prices are very..."

Grant Bell

"Just WOW!! Delicious, love the decor and staff super. Food was delicious. Would definitely go back!! Price was right too! Almost ordered dessert..but..."

Paula Moore

"Took my cousin when he was in town, and we completely fell in love and enjoyed the atmosphere and our meal! We definitely will be coming..."

Lizmary F

"We spent the day in the area close to this diner & decided to try it out for the first time. Really welcoming staff & atmosphere. Our food was really..."

Christy Calloway

"Perfect spot for a delicious, quick lunch. Service was attentive and efficient. The place was crowded and remained so, despite the traditional..."

Patricia Bowen-Painter

"Wow. That was a great experience. Such a cute diner and lots of fun food options (the biscuits are delightful). Our server, Mecca, was the best..."

Ellie Cummins

"Pass by every time we vacation here and decided to give it a try. Will definitely be back. Burgers are awesome, full of flavor. Onion rings and fries..."

Jacob Gallimore

"Troy's is the best! Especially conner. Quick service, great food, and a super cool atmosphere. Oh and the prices are amazing. Breakfast is served all..."

Elisabeth Cavallaro

"We loved this place. Excellent all the way around!! I had the meatloaf my husband had the country fried chicken We loved it. Excellent prices large..."

Tammy Swart

"Great place to eat. Very nice people. Great service. Delicious food. Really like the outside and inside look of the diner. Really like the floor and..."

Melissa Bunch

"We had a great experience! Four of us ate some tasty food and had a great time. We were served by Hunter who was an excellent server. I asked for..."

Tia B

"This is the place to go if you want breakfast or lunch. I take my out of state family here every time they visit. The environment is so unique and..."

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Bella's Italian Restaurant

82/100 (1264 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I can't figure out what's the best! Awesome Italian restaurant! Huge servings! I'll keep coming back for more each time I visit Boone. Thank you,..."

Brandy Reynolds

"We were disappointed two nights ago when they were closed due to no food. We are glad we came back tonight. We ordered 1/2 Stromboli and it was..."

Cathie Bales

"This wasn't our first visit to Bella's and will not be our last! Food, service, and waitress were the best! Low key casual dining atomsphere. The..."

2Awesome G2

"Looked pretty sketchy from the outside, and a little run down on the inside. Menu prices had me worried, kind of on the fancy side. Service was top..."

Kent Morrill

"This was the first time we've been to Bellas of Boone. The food was outstanding. My dish and my wife's chicken Parmigiano came out hot and has great..."

Britt Kimel

"We wanted Italian and chose this place and we were not let down. The garlic bread was amazing, we had the calamari appetizer that was good, but the..."

JKmanMike

"Bella’s Chicken over the risotto was delicious! I would highly recommend it! Also the traditional calzone and spaghetti with meat sauce is a high..."

Anna Lamoreaux

"We had Bella's for this first time on our last trip to Boone. We first went during lunch and had the lunch lasagna and fettuccine alfredo. We were so..."

A Phillips

"Half calzone is HUGE and so good. Caesar salad was perfectly dressed with the right amount of croutons. Will be our go to..."

Kate Leggett

"It was really warm inside the restaurant when we ate, but the food was great and the service was too. Visiting from New Orleans and I'm pretty picky..."

Jennifer Medus

"Thank you for the improvements! Staff has been marvelous on our visits! So personable! Folks- be sure to check out their lunch specials! The Baked..."

The Fam

"Get their pizza! I got myself an Al Fresco Pizza; it's so..."

Sonya

"Great menu with large portions and tastes great! The service is outstanding. Our waiter, Axle, was very pleasant, friendly, spoke very clearly, and..."

Charlie Davis

"Delicious every time! Serious Italian food and great homemade soups. One of our favorites! Short hours because of short staffing issues but..."

Dana Higgins (Ghostlady)

"Great Food and service. Syler was great!!!! Thank..."

Carol Henderson

"Kudos to Eric for making an incredible CALZONE. I requested the calzone to have Alfredo sauce INSIDE, and Marinara sauce on the side. It was just as..."

Charlene Proctor

"Best Italian food ever!! If you get lucky enough, you'll have Courtney as your waitress. She was very knowledgeable & sweet. She even gave us the..."

Cheryl Brzezinski

"The food was so delicious!! We chose Bella's for our wedding rehearsal and they delivered delicious food! They provided a ton of food and we had..."

wyatt sommer

"Nice, quaint place, just off the main road in Boone. Facility was pretty clean and appeared to be well-maintained. The staff and service was..."

Mark Looney

The Local

82/100 (2454 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts Visa

Reservations

Accepts American Express

Free off-street parking

"The Na’an Cuban was absolutely ridiculous. I was not in the mood for a sandwich. That was one of the best I’ve had. Loved the patio setting with..."

Ben Barker

"Great restaurant. Stopped in for lunch and had regular burger, falafel burger, and Cuban. Enjoyed the fresh mountain air sitting on the patio. ..."

Kellie Brown Davis

"The food was delicious and service was very timely. We order Brussel Sprouts for an appetizer then Pizza, Pasta, Salads and Tacos for dinner. The..."

Eric Wemyss

"First time at The Local today. The waitress gave excellent recommendations on food and beer. Everything was excellent, the food, the beer, the band,..."

Austin Crumpton

"Creative, fresh and tasty food with a relaxing vibe and friendly, attentive service. I was pleased to see the quinoa bowl in the menu as a healthy..."

Kendra Lilley

"Love this place. Wonderful food, good craft beers, an AMAZING staff. And on the porch, the view is just typical Boone ... mountain..."

Brian MacGregor White

"The grilled salmon, Brussels sprouts and tumeric cauliflower were awesome. My husband had shrimp and grits and they were great too!!! Rachel our..."

Marilyn McManus Batson

"Our waitor, Kingsley made awesome dinner suggestions ( Salmon & Shrimp and Grits) and They were sooo good! Kingsley was very attentive to our table...."

Cynthia Wagner

"This place is awesome!!!! The number one place we have to go to when we are in Boone. Great food, great employees, great..."

Nicole Cross

"My first visit yesterday. We had Summer as our server. She gave AMAZING recommendations on drinks and meals. And both were phenomenal. Will be..."

Michael Lane

"This edition of Excited about Eating takes us to our favorite mountain getaway, Blowing Rock/Boone area of North Carolina and to The Local. One block..."

Fiction Faith & Foodies

"Wife & I went on Tuesday nite. The rating of this place is off the mark, should be around a 4.0. Zomato says we need to speak up as we go there. ..."

Don

"Awesome place, very friendly staff!!! Wings and fish and chips are awesome!!!! Was greeted immediately and served very quickly. Definitely a must..."

Stefan Vallecillo

"Our first time here and will be many more dining to come. My hubby had the Naan Cuban sandwich, it was delicious I know because I had a bite. I had..."

Hickorychix

"Wonderful! My husband and I were in town for our anniversary and we went there based on reviews on UrbanSpoon, glad we did. Our server, Laura or..."

Tanner

"Neat place to eat. The OG burger was exceptional. Meat was cooked perfectly. Server, Micharl, was attentive and efficient. An enjoyable..."

Jfmcm100

"AWESOME PLACE!. Great food, chill atmosphere! Our waitress Shelly was great! Definitely going back for more..."

Emilyannm102

"Delicious food: a tale from the table. The food was excellent at the local! My husband and I came for lunch. Shelly was our waitress and she provided..."

Emelie.myers

"Really fun location, just plan ahead for parking if at prime times like dinner on a Friday night. They know how to do burgers! Prepare to be smacked..."

Eric H

"The Local was the only place ready to serve dinner late until 10 p.m., which was a life saver! It was totally worth it, too! The Boonie burger was..."

Justin Sweet

"This was my second time eating here and I have loved everything I’ve tried. The first visit we had the pulled pork nachos and margarita flatbread-..."

Shannon Petrash

"This restaurant had the most gluten free options or substitutions that I have seen while traveling. My husband and I had already been to Grandfather..."

Amanda Elchos- Williamson

"Came here twice while vacationing in Boone. The salmon and Brussels sprouts were delicious. I had the pesto pasta on my second visit and it was much..."

Kylie

"I like the lively atmosphere here. A great place for an early dinner after a busy day. People are very friendly and like to take advantage of the..."

Y BAE

"We were in Boone for a girls retreat & had lunch at The Local. It was absolutely delicious. We ordered the brussel sprouts, the margherita flatbread..."

Daniella Murray

"Wonderful spot to grab dinner in Boone! Outstanding cheese curds, NY Strip steak frites, and chocolate torte. Great service and vibes as..."

Quinlan Gallagher

"When we are in Boone, we try to get to this place. Food & drinks are awesome! I had the salmon cake sandwich w sweet potato fries, dirty martini & ..."

ELISE MACAULAY

"I've never had a bad meal here. The kitchen has always done a great job. Their food so good, presentation always on point. Service is been good..."

Armando Valencia

"My wife and I were visiting Boone, NC (July 20, 2023). The Local was highly recommended and it did not disappoint! I had the Apple, Blue, and Bacon..."

Mike West

"This place has a fun atmosphere. The staff is friendly, helpful, and hard working. Not pictured was the Banhmi —— I highly recommend! It was one..."

Katie Crenshaw

"My husband and I were in town celebrating our anniversary and had dinner here. It was fantastic! Laura was amazing with everything from helping us..."

Carli DeMartino

"I was very impressed with Laura and how she described how lovingly she makes their bloody Mary mix. Now I love a good bloody Mary. I don’t think..."

Leslie Billingsley

"Originally, we had planned to go to another area restaurant for dinner, but they were unexpectedly closing early. As we wandered around town, we..."

Wendy Grimm

"4.5 stars Nice restaurant and bar in Boone. We actually ended up eating there twice in one day and we enjoyed our food both times. The staff was..."

The K Green Show

"Great restaurant. Everything we ordered was great. We look forward to trying a lot of other items on the menu in the future. The staff was just what..."

Chad Treadaway

"We arrived to Boone, late last night. We had seen this place the previous time we visited, so after looking at the menu we took a chance. Our server,..."

JOSEPHINE

"Everyone in my group of 11 people absolutely loved the food here! I got a margarita pizza and it was better than some pizzas I’ve had in Italy! My..."

Karis Armstrong

Peddler Steak House

81/100 (2087 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

Accepts Visa

Highchairs Available

Accepts American Express

Full Bar

Dinner

Fine Dining

"1st visit in many, many years. Our server, Bower, was excellent! We were celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary and this was the best place to be!..."

Bobbie Jacobs Coe

"Absolutely one of our favorite restaurants in Boone. It is bar far my favorite salad bar in town, best steaks(any everything) and the desserts are..."

Hannah Sprinkmann

"Hands down the best place in Boone to eat. Our server was incredible. Always a really great..."

Mickey Webb

"We came in at 9:30pm and were treated so well! Omg the salad bar is amazing!!! And the steaks were delicious! Highly recommend this..."

Melanie Disco

"Love the food,the salad bar is so fresh and well stocked. And the staff are top notch. Had dinner there tonight and Makayla was our waitress and she..."

Connie Byrd

"Great food and great service. The salad bar has a lot of great choices too. I recommend the prime..."

Roy L Hall

"Filet was delicious! Great spot in Boone! Don’t miss out on this place. Also, good pricing for a steak house if you’re used paying for Shula’s..."

Lou Cacio

"The food was excellent. Wonderful environment. And the server Makayla gave best service!! Highly..."

Crystal Shaulis

"The steak and lobster was amazing! The kids enjoyed shrimp, cheese sticks and the salad bar! The service was completely the best I have ever seen and..."

Kristy Wimberly

"Tried the prime rib for the first time. Excellent steak and service is always outstanding. We love this place and come every time we are in the..."

Lee Legge

"We ate here in July of 2020 and I have consistently recommended this chain to fellow steak people as one that needs to be checked out if you are in..."

Tony Skeans

"Very good. We enjoyed the ribeye and a filet. I thought the filet had more flavor which it’s usually a ribeye. Made to order salad bar was..."

Tracey Campbell-McLamb

"Our food was very good. I had the prime rib cut to order size, at the table. The steak was cooked to perfection; Rare with warm center as..."

Jeff Fleming

"Excellent meal. We really enjoyed the table side steak carving and the build your own salad options. Finished the meal an exquisite slice of..."

Sarah Carver

"This is by far my favorite steakhouse I’ve ever been to. There’s just something special about the peddler ribeye being cut table side. I would..."

Michael Evans

"Good steak, good sides and service, excellent menu design. It felt overpriced for the quality of the food. I felt like I was paying for the..."

Orbitals

"Food was stellar! They've done away with the salad bar but you now ordered your salad from a salad bar style menu, then you can get "refills" or..."

Becky Whitten

"5 stars all the way! This was our first time. We went for our 18th anniversary. It did not disappoint. Mackenzie our waitress was the best ever!! ..."

Tonya Stitches

"Hands down the BEST steakhouse EVER! From the drinks and fried mushrooms, to the salads, loaded potato's and steaks, EVERYTHING was OUTSTANDING. The..."

Kerri H

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Peddler Steakhouse and I must say, the experience was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment my..."

Patrick Masterson

"Steaks were amazing. I had the 10oz ribeye, and the flavor was amazing. The steak was tender and cooked perfectly. I also ordered the seasoned..."

Jennifer Carlson

"Very good steaks and salads. We had an issue where a steak was undercooked and the very nice lady made sure it was discounted and brought us a new..."

William Becker

"My husband and I went last weekend and the food, atmosphere and service was phenomenal. Elizabeth was an outstanding server. We have been going here..."

Jeannie Ingle

"I ordered take out. So that's the only reason I couldn't give atmosphere five stars. I ordered the prime rib , the color and texture was amazing. My..."

Angela Jaramillo

"Oh wow! Man from the time you walk in you know it's going to be good!!! It's a.sgame all restaurants aren't still run with this attention to detail!!..."

David Morningstar

"It was very welcoming immediately upon arrival. Our server was attentive, accommodating, and knowledgeable. You create your own salad and get..."

Corbin B

"Outstanding service and oh my goodness the steaks will melt in your mouth you can cut it with a butter knife. My Husband and will be celebrating..."

Debra Reeves

Cafe Portofino

81/100 (1136 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

Highchairs Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Accepts American Express

"We always make it a point to stop by here 2x a year if not more for the past 5 yrs. We live 2.5 hrs away, but when we come to the mountain house this..."

Amber Jenkins

"The eggplant fries were yummy! We had the sweetest server. The wings were delicious. They had a nice selection of draft beers. We all enjoyed the..."

Jan Lunghi

"Great variety and good lunch specials. The fried green tomato BLT was delicious. Wings were great too. I also thought the Monday special $2 drafts..."

Erin Parker

"Just had a phenomenal dinner here. From the time we got in the door the staff was friendly and engaging. Ella, our waitress was a Rock Star! She..."

Jessica Diehl

"This is one of my favorite places to go when I’m in the mountains, it has some of the best staff and the food is always..."

Travis Doss

"I had my husbands birthday dinner here which included about 35 people. Cafe portofino handled our group beautifully and were so easy to work with-..."

Kasity Cable Jones

"Aways great! Today I had the chimichanga special and it was amazing. If you haven’t been, you need to come check this place..."

Steve Silver

"The food was amazing!! We had a very sweet waitress! Very nice..."

Rachel Morton

"Had a great time and then went and listened to the bar and enjoyed some great music from Matt..."

Don Snyder

"My favorite casual food place in Boone, hands down. Excellent menu, good prices, dog friendly, and always a laid-back, friendly staff. Always a..."

Paisley Christine

"This restaurant is one of my favorite spots in Boone. My hubby and I held our rehearsal dinner here back in 2011. Great food and a cool place to hang..."

Katie Aycock

"wow you wanna have some nice coffee,some Italian food,you wanna meet beautiful people you wanna shake your body after a long week portofinos its the..."

Roland Cassinga

"Never a disappointment, one of our all time favorite places. Food and drinks are awesome, family friendly, staff is amazing..."

Dodie Flynn

"Excellent service and great food. Highly recommend this..."

Mark Baumgardner

"Great service and the food was incredible. This restaurant is one of my favorite places to eat in..."

Jim Stout

"This edition of Excited about Eating takes us to a century old building that was once the maintenance station of Tweetsie Railroad in Boone, NC, and..."

Fiction Faith & Foodies

"Last night we tried Portofino and we had Kelsey for our server. She was awesome, with her suggestions and quick service. We had to have the garlic..."

Don

"Great Italian Food!. Wonderful, romantic, homey restaurant in Boone to go for date night. Ask to sit in the loft if you can!! The best dishes by far..."

ElonNative

"I have lived in Blowing Rock for a long time and have been going to Cafe Portofino for a long time. This restaurant just keeps getting better &..."

Jarred

"Best Place in Boone!. Tried Cafe Portofino for the first time and I could not believe that I had not tried this restaurant before. I live in Blowing..."

Michele

"Not that amazing but not awful either.... This place does not look very impressive, inside or out. The food was alright but nothing out of the..."

THErealAandJ

"What a fantastic place to come hang out, great environment, even better service, and absolutely delicious drinks!! Was disappointed that they ran out..."

Hunter Wrenn

"Absolutely delicious!!!! The Rasta Pasta is a must and the shrimp crostini special was amazing. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was good..."

Kimberly Nelson

"Great casual Italian restaurant in the heart of Boone. They do an excellent job combing a country mountain town feel with an Italian restaurant. The..."

Kyle Gorczynski

"Great food with very diverse choices, really great setup with unique atmospheres, and wonderful service. My server, Claire, was very atentive,..."

Patrick McNamara

"Service was fantastic and food was good. This is the grownup Mac and cheese. The pasta sauce was a bit bland but the chicken on it was..."

Trisha Hartman

"Food was good. Great menu with lots of options but consistent in style, flavor etc - not a random assortment. They took my reservation for 14 people..."

Neil Sickendick

"The waitress Kathryn was very sweet and helped us pick out our meals. We came into town for a concert and we had no idea what to do during our stay..."

Olga Boero

"The food was great and the staff was very..."

Britteny Frank

"Came across this place in search of good food and welcoming of families as we were travelling as a party of 7 that included a 5 and 7 year old. This..."

Lilliana Davila

"It looks like a bar. And it has a good one. In addition it has amazing food! You can go have a great bar experience or a great restaurant experience...."

Nathan Seamone

"Super cute restaurant and nice outdoor seating. Delicious chicken &..."

Kaitlin W

"Great service and great prices. The portions are huge so you have left overs for lunch the next day which is great! I had the Cuban sandwich and it..."

Colby Burns

"I always love a good visit to this place! Their gluten free spaghetti is so freaking good! It's always nice to find a place that has good gluten free..."

Amelia Beimler

"Absolutely love the atmosphere here. Great porch, great pool room, and even a nice sit down dinner area. Always good drink specials and the best..."

ZeZe Williams

"One of the best meals I’ve had in Boone. I have lived in Blowing Rock for years but have never made it to Cafe Portofino . I have always thought it..."

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Gabriel Jones

Deron Hablutzel

Julie Mullis

Chelsea Moody

Tyler Breazeale

Pearl Sara Bianca

Kary Delgado

Tori Bentley

Angel Wood

Becky Abel

Susan Jameson

Gosia Bondarewska

Kay Dixon

Sandra Lomba

Samantha Wright

No People No Problems

Kimberly Gartland

Drew Perkey

Scott Cutshall

M Global Social

Megan Maloney

Blakeley Rogers

Gwen Hunnicutt

Justin Kearley

Ben Carson

Cassie Staley

Bush and Associates Inc

Dave Cohn

Joel Hawkins

Nancy Ess

Morgan Collins

Trevor Brown

Nathan Russell

Katherine Kilbourne

Alan Sturtevant

Danny Whiteford

Evan Mickey

Christi Frase

Bhushan Sonaje

bray P

Kiarylane Cuevas

Daniel Weiner

Sabrina Gonzalez

Natalie

Liane Albert

Jerilyn Steinberg

Steve Eirich

Tara Tho

Marie Randazzo

Ann Sheperd

Kurtis Epp

Katelyn McInerney

Laura Newton

Renee Czapp

Rhyno Patties

Jeff Greene

Slaterson

Dorrene Stanley

Trae Cody

Chirag Patel

Cecy [Robayna] Darley

Terry Campbell

Christine Joyce Toth

Elic Johnson

Jacob Wright

Amanda Elchos- Williamson

Kevin Funkhouser

Sarah Franklin