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The Gamekeeper
The Gamekeeper

The Gamekeeper Details

  • Dining Style: Fine Dining
  • Website: http://www.gamekeeper-nc.com
  • Email: gamekeeper@charter.net
  • Phone: (828) 963-7400
  • Hours of Operation: Dinner:
    Nov. 1 - Apr. 30
    Wednesday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm

    May 1 - Oct.31:
    open nightly: 6:00pm - 9:30pm

    Holidays:
    Dec. 26 - Dec. 31
    open nightly

    Bar opens at 5pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Southern, Wild Game
  • Executive Chef: Ken Gordon
  • Dress Code: Business Casual
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Catering: We have a private dining room that very comfortably seats 25 guests.

    But we also love to cater and we have the perfect spot for larger groups. The Gk is partnering with Camp Sky Ranch Events. Together we are thrilled to offer you the perfect venue and fare to treat your guests to the ultimate modern mountain event.
  • Private Party Facilities: The rustic feel of Camp Sky Ranch paired with our chefs seasonal Appalachian flavors brings class and comfort to the table. The dining hall with it's stone fireplace is large yet cozy. Across the groomed pasture (perfect for a big tent) is an open air chapel set beside a babbling brook.

    A valley unto itself, Camp Sky Ranch is the perfect place for your favorite people to come together and enjoy an event that will remain amongst their fondest memories.
  • Private Party Contact: Wendy Gordon (828) 963-7400
  • Special Events & Promotions: Please visit Camp Sky Ranch Events for a taste of what we do. http://www.campskyranchevents.com/

    Email Wendy Gordon to see if your preferred date is available. She'll gladly call you back when it's convenient for you to go over the details.

    You'll probably want to go ahead and set up a time to see this beautiful spot. It's truly the stuff dreams are made of.

    wendy@gamekeeper-nc.com

Getting there

  • Cross Street: 100 yards up Shulls Mill Rd from the entrance to Yonahlossee
  • Parking: Private Lot
  • Parking Details: Valet service on Fridays and Saturdays
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A word from The Gamekeeper
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 Ken Gordon and wife Wendy are owners who bring 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!Continued
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The Gamekeeper
4.7
80 $50 and over restaurant
Awards voted by OpenTable diners
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Featured Reviews
  • "Definitely a must have to eat if in the area. Outstanding!!!!! You will not be disappointed...."
    Dined on 4/29/2013
  • "Excellent. I would have like a larger serving of veggies or a side salad. The focus is definitely on the meat..."
    Dined on 4/28/2013
  • "Loved the innovation and combinations. The strawberry dessert was particularly good!..."
    Dined on 4/29/2013

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