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1. Americano Steak House & Wine Bar
4.7
Exceptional(852)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Banner Elk
Booked 20 times today
The best award-winning steakhouse in the area! Worth the drive from Banner Elk (13 miles), Beech Mountain, Sugar Mountain (30 minute drive) , Johnson City or wherever you are. Americano Steak House is a local, veteran-owned restaurant featuring hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, amazing salads, 1/2 pound steak-burgers, decadent desserts and the only full liquor bar in the East Tennessee mountains will over 100 wines by the bottle and glass.We kindly ask that you do not show up early for your reservation, but simply on time. We are a small, boutique steakhouse that focuses on exceptional food and incredible service in the mountains of East Tennessee and typically cannot seat guests earlier than their reserved time.While we have always discouraged them, our policy towards no shows/same day cancelations MUST be firm. No shows and same day cancellations are the plague of the industry and we ask of you to uphold your end of this commitment as we are thrilled to provide on our end.
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2. The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop
4.8
Exceptional(831)
Price: Moderate
• American • Blowing Rock
Booked 64 times today
In the 1950s, The Speckled Trout was a place to stop and fill up your gas tank. Now, you can fill up on fresh mountain trout, soup beans, and hoecakes and wash it down with local farm beer or fresh rosé. We explore the roots of Appalachian food and beverage culture and re-create it in our kitchen by preserving and reviving ingredients of our local heritage.Join us at The Speckled Trout for a taste of locally sourced regional fare by Chef Michael Foreman and warm hospitality that will keep y'all coming back!
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3. Reid's Cafe and Catering
4.9
Exceptional(617)
Price: Expensive
• American • Banner Elk
Booked 10 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.
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4. The Gamekeeper
4.9
Exceptional(3426)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Boone
Booked 20 times today
You haven't fully experienced the Blowing Rock, NC region until you've dined at The Gamekeeper. It's a true gourmet restaurant with an engaging blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm. Famous for an evolving menu that blends the traditional with the exotic, The Gamekeeper features a selection of perfectly prepared game plus a range of continental and American entrees. Acclaimed chef and owner Ken Gordon brings tremendous warmth and skill to the table treating you more as friends than guests. You'll experience a meal to remember that includes fine wines, decadent desserts, and a generous serving of personal attention. You'll leave happy and impressed with a desire to return soon!
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5. Gourmet and Company
4.9
Exceptional(722)
Price: Expensive
• American • Johnson City
Booked 10 times today
A Johnson City tradition since 1989, Gourmet and Company offers a dining experience that is unique to the region. Dinner menu selections run the gamut from traditional fine dinning classics to exciting specials including exotic meats and exceedingly fresh seafood. Lunches are casual and perfect for socializing or business. We also have an indoor lounge and outdoor patio bar that are fully stocked with a wide selection of wines, fine spirits, and craft beers.
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6. The BEACON Butcher Bar
4.7
Exceptional(612)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Boone
Booked 17 times today
The Beacon Butcher Bar is a labor of love from Tina Houston, owner of Reid’s Café & Catering Co., established here in the High Country since 1999. The Beacon is located in the heart of Boone, NC adjacent to the iconic Water Wheel. Just as we value beautiful ingredients in our catering, The Beacon adheres to a similar message. In the kitchen, we value the fashion from scratch details as small as the aiolis and dressings we use, to the housemade desserts and pastries, cured and smoked meats, and naturally fermented pickles. Behind the bar, we strive for innovation and discovery from our unique and inspiring cocktails. We work within the seasons of the Blue Ridge to present a deliberate and thoughtful menu. We love the intentional, the specific, the well-cared-for. Respectively, our market offers a unique selection of local goods and treats. From our featured cloister honey to housemade single origin chocolates, we present the craft and exceptionality of local, artisanal talent.
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7. The Restaurant at the Embers
4.7
Exceptional(171)
Price: Expensive
• American • Blowing Rock
Booked 12 times today
An unforgettable dining experience in the Embers Hotel.
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8. Casa Rustica Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(2203)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Boone
Booked 29 times today
Casa Rustica is Boone"s authentic Italian restaurant since 1981. We offer a wide selection of entrees including fresh pastas, chicken, veal, seafood and steaks. Our nightly specials complement our menu and our homemade desserts are not to be missed. Visit the La Bouca Lounge where the menu offers original sandwiches and flat-bread pizzas. Casa Rustica provides a cozy atmosphere in a log cabin setting. Come for romantic fireside dining or bring the whole family and enjoy our friendly and prompt service.
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9. Vivian's Table at The Bristol Hotel
4.8
Exceptional(562)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Bristol
Booked 9 times today
Vivian’s Table delivers an approachable take on the chophouse dining experience, drawing inspiration from the culinary traditions of the Bristol community to breathe new life into the cuisine of the Appalachian region. With nearly 30 years of food and beverage experience, executive chef Jason van Marter is the architect behind the menu at Vivian’s Table. Chef Jason uses his southern, coastal, and Hawaiian cuisine expertise to enliven Vivian’s classic recipes with innovative twists that delight the senses and level up the local culinary scene. He is constantly developing expertly crafted seasonal specials made with local ingredients to bring something new – and delicious – to the table. His unique bites pair perfectly with Vivian’s extensive menu of wine and cocktails for a special occasion or a simple night out.
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10. Hickory, at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards
4.7
Exceptional(340)
Price: Expensive
• American • Bristol
Booked 2 times today
Hickory at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards is the signature restaurant from acclaimed Chef Travis Milton, offering the finest dining in the region. The menu is inspired by his Appalachian heritage, culture, and traditions and uses locally sourced produce to create the freshest and most unique flavors your tastebuds have ever experienced. Located on the ground floor of The Inn, a boutique luxury property with 28 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the rolling hills, lake, and vineyards, whether sitting at the vast bar enjoying a craft cocktail, in the private dining room for that special evening, being awed at the Chef’s Table, or being treated to a wine tasting in our wine cellar that boasts a 1700 bottle curated wine collection, including Nicewonder Vineyards’ own award-winning wines. From the breakfast meeting to start the day, midday snacks, or celebrating a special occasion for dinner, the Hickory team will make your experience unforgettable.

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  • MaryVIP
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Gamekeeper was fabulous as always! Tanner, our server artfully directed us through our choices of food and libations. A cozy table by the fire and no pressure to leave until we were ready after s scrumptious dessert and coffee. A wonderful welcome memory to 2025!!
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    The GamekeeperPrice: Very Expensive• American• Boone
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    4.9
  • Melanie
    Charlotte •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Wonderful! Deviled eggs were great! Will definitely eat here agin. Cocktails great.
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    The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle ShopPrice: Moderate• American• Blowing Rock
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    4.8
  • Kyle
    Columbus •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    This is an outstanding restaurant! Delicious, perfectly prepared grouper for me and wonderful scallops for my wife. Our server was delightful and throughly professional, and the pacing of the meal was perfect. The restaurant also has lovely decor, very stylish and up to date. Great place for a special occasion.
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    Gourmet and CompanyPrice: Expensive• American• Johnson City
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    4.9
  • Elysia
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Another amazing meal at Americano!! We visit here several times a year when we come up to our cabin. Absolutely love the food, ambiance and everyone on staff including the owner. The holiday specials were a hit this year with most of our table ordering the surf and turf, our son had the filet which is always amazing and I had the sirloin equally delicious. Broccolini was fantastic and well seasoned. The truffle fries, clam chowder, escargot, firecracker shrimp all amazing. The Caesar salad is usually a favorite among all but tonight was overdressed. Still good but definitely overdressed and I don’t think anyone finished theirs. Dessert we enjoyed bread pudding and crème brûlée and both were very good. The guys enjoyed their old fashioned and us ladies really enjoyed our cosmos and espresso martinis. This is a must visit Everytime and I’m so grateful we have this wonderful restaurant 10 minutes from our house!!
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    Americano Steak House & Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Steak• Banner Elk
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    4.7
  • Sandy
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Amazing food and service. Every visit is an adventure in fine dining.
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    Reid's Cafe and CateringPrice: Expensive• American• Banner Elk
    •
    4.9

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