5 Best Southern American Restaurants In Blowing Rock

5 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Restaurant at the Embers restaurant

1. The Restaurant at the Embers

4.7

Exceptional(193)

Price: Expensive

• Southern american • Blowing Rock

Booked 4 times today

An unforgettable dining experience in the Embers Hotel.

2. The Gamekeeper

4.9

Exceptional(3435)

Price: Very Expensive

• Southern american • Boone

Booked 13 times today

The Gamekeeper in Boone, NC, offers an extraordinary Contemporary American dining experience that melds traditional and exotic flavors with impeccable style. The restaurant's "wonderful mix of flavors" and "excellently prepared" dishes are a testament to the skill and creativity of acclaimed chef Ken Gordon. Diners rave about the "outstanding food" and "flawless service," making it a favorite destination for special occasions and memorable meals. The ambiance is a seamless blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm, creating a "romantic and quaint" setting. With standout dishes like emu and elk, The Gamekeeper delivers an authentic and unforgettable culinary adventure.

3. Basil's

new

4.4

Awesome(12)

Price: Moderate

• Southern american • Boone

Booked 4 times today

Fresh pasta, no bologna! Sandwiches, soups, salads, and scratch made pasta at lunch. More pasta at night with other entree options. 20 taps of craft beer, full bar, constantly changing wine selection thanks to our Wednesday night tastings.

A photo of Reid's Cafe and Catering restaurant

4. Reid's Cafe and Catering

4.9

Exceptional(625)

Price: Expensive

• Southern american • Banner Elk

Booked 5 times today

Reid’s Cafe is located in beautiful Sugar Mountain, NC. We love the intentional, the specific, and the well-cared-for. We work closely with our local farms and purveyors to curate fresh, seasonal menus that feature regionally sourced meats, a rotation of fresh oysters and select seafood. All of our breads, pastas, and pastries are prepared in-house daily. Our Bar offers local beers, seasonal craft cocktails, and a well chosen wine selection. We are currently operating under all Covid-19 restrictions and following all CDC and local guidelines. The health and safety of our guests and our staff is our #1 priority. Outdoor reservations are by phone only. We look forward to seeing you.

5. Red Onion Cafe

4.3

Awesome(560)

Price: Moderate

• Southern american • Boone

Booked 1 time today

A Boone Restaurant Offering Food to Feel Good About. One of the classic restaurants in Boone NC, the Red Onion Café opens daily at 11am and serves continuously into the evening. Across from Appalachian State University on Highway 321 near downtown Boone, the restaurant offers convenient dining for Appalachian football and basketball games and other campus events. The Red Onion Café is unique among Boone restaurants, offering a menu stocked with one-of-a-kind items such as the Artichoke Dip appetizer, our famous blond brownie - the Horace Cookie, weekly dinner specials, vegetarian meals, lunch specials, pasta, pizza, salads, a large children's menu and homemade desserts.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. The Restaurant at the Embers

2. The Gamekeeper

3. Basil's

4. Reid's Cafe and Catering

5. Red Onion Cafe

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