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The BEACON Butcher Bar, Boone, NC

The BEACON Butcher Bar

4.7
4.7
611 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 865-0087
  • Website
    http://www.boonebeacon.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef REESE GAMBLE
  • Location
    125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC 28607
  • Area
    Boone
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 611 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The BEACON Butcher Bar is a hidden gem in Boone, offering "amazing food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests praise the "delicious" menu, highlighting creative dishes like the Fritto Misto and black-eyed pea pomodoro. Despite occasional service hiccups, the friendly staff and live music create a memorable dining experience.

611 Reviews

  1. Olga

    Calgary

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was too expensive for what it is! We paid $500 for a dinner for five people! Locals said that they don’t go there - too expensive
    The BEACON Butcher BarResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We truly value all our guests’ opinions. At The Beacon, we are committed to offering a unique dining experience by sourcing local, high-quality ingredients that support our community. This ensures that every dish is fresh, flavorful, and crafted with care. Our prices reflect the quality of these ingredients, as well as the attention to detail and exceptional service we aim to provide. We’re also proud to share that many locals do choose to dine with us, and we've been honored with a Best of the Best award, voted yearly by our community. This recognition speaks to the value and experience we provide. We understand that dining out can be a personal decision, and we hope you’ll consider visiting again to experience the value we offer.

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  2. Texas

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! The food, drinks, ambience, service was fabulous!! We will definitely be going back.

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  3. Rebecca

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We appreciated the fresh ingredients the food was prepared with. Great selection of entrees & cocktails.

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  4. Susan

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, great food. Tina, you have done it again. Thank you for continuing to give us HCountry folks superb food. xo

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  5. Andrea

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently great service, and amazing food! I do miss the butcher bar menu but our New York strip was amazing tonight!

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  6. Tracey

    VIP

    Miami

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delectable food. One of our most favorite restaurants for dining.

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  7. Kathleen

    Wilmington

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Beacon is an amazing restaurant in Boone with a perfect atmosphere. We had a great time and all of the food and cocktails were great. We already have reservations booked for their New Years Eve celebration.

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  8. Diane

    VIP

    Wilmington

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great experience! The owner even came around to tables to see how everything was!

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  9. kate

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was warm and cozy with a nice little buzz from fellow diners. All the food was interesting, well made and fresh. They have a nice wine and beer selection as well as season cocktails. I would definitely go back for me!

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  10. libba

    VIP

    Charlotte

    69 reviews

    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We love going to the Beacon. Service was a little slow . Food was delicious.

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FAQs

The BEACON Butcher Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 865-0087.

The BEACON Butcher Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 611 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 8 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The BEACON Butcher Bar

125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC 28607

Additional information

  • Area
    Boone
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef REESE GAMBLE
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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