Restaurants near Wilson Creek

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1. The Restaurant at the Embers

4.8

Exceptional(211)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Blowing Rock

Booked 9 times today

Executive Chef Matthew Betlach inspired menu. Locally sourced farm to table experience keeping in mind seasonal options when at all possible. Served in the heart of the "Embers Hotel" fireside. Outdoor Terrace dining available seasonally.

2. The Gamekeeper

4.9

Exceptional(3453)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Boone

Booked 9 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!

3. The BEACON Butcher Bar

4.8

Exceptional(641)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Boone

Booked 8 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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4. Casa Rustica Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(2234)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boone

Booked 17 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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5. Reid's Cafe and Catering

4.9

Exceptional(627)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Banner Elk

Booked 8 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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6. Artisanal Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(1764)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Banner Elk

Booked 9 times today

Artisanal Restaurant is open seasonally from May-October end. Contemporary American Fine Dining in a rustic yet elegant environment. Innovative and progressive thinking in a farm to table approach, only working with the highest quality ingredients. This warm environment offers the best food and wine with excellent service. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Private dining room adjacent to the wine cellar available for events. The only available menu is a pre-fix style, with 5-6 choices per course, $105/ guest plus a service fee. We do not offer a kids menu however kids prepared to order off our pre-fix menu are welcome. Our Dress Code is Business Casual. Collared shirts are required, jackets are preferred but not required for men. No shorts, distressed jeans, hoodies, hats, or sandals/flip flops. Please dress comfortably for the weather for outside seating. For our Allergy policy and menu choices, please go to artisanalnc.com

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7. Daingerfields Dining Room at Westglow

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5.0

Exceptional(3)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Blowing Rock

Booked 13 times today

The elegant dining experience in the Manor at Westglow. Our dining room features original paintings by Elliott Daingerfield and a spectacular view of Grandfather Mountain. Enjoy a drink before your reservation in Elliott’s Bar, a fun piano lounge experience featuring our ever-growing wine collection.

8. Basil's

4.5

Awesome(16)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Boone

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.Chef Scott Ottinger brings his years of experience to our changing menu, offering pasta as well as interesting entree and salad options.Tuesday nights feature trivia as well as half priced glasses of wine. Wednesdays feature free wine tastings from 5:30-7:30. Drop by between 5:30-7:30 to taste! Weekends often feature pairing menus on Fridays/Saturdays, with Sunday brunch weekly from 11-3. We hope to see you!

9. Red Onion Cafe

3.8

Excellent(566)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boone

Booked 4 times 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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10. Bayou Smokehouse & Grill

3.9

Excellent(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cajun • Banner Elk

Bayou Smokehouse and Grill in Banner Elk serves up Texas and Louisiana eats made from family recipes. Guests can stop in for a casual Breakfast, Lunch or dinner while also grabbing a beer with family and friends.

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Margarita
Miami - Dade •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great family restaurant. Can always count on good quality and tasty food. Try to go at least once every time we visit Boone.
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Casa Rustica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boone
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4.6
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Sharon
St. Louis •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Wow!! Outstanding and creative dishes, superb service, and a lovely ambience. We ate inside and enjoyed it immensely. There was also live music and a fun vibe going on at the patio outside. Our server, Bella, was outstanding. She recommended the strawberry bruschetta, which sounds strange but was a stellar appetizer. The filet mignon with tomato jam was one of the most delicious steaks I’ve ever tasted. The salmon was also cooked to perfection and well seasoned. Go… You will like it !
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The Restaurant at the EmbersPrice: Expensive• American• Blowing Rock
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience, The food was excellent and the waitress was great. Thanks so much
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The GamekeeperPrice: Very Expensive• American• Boone
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4.9
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Tabetha
Asheville / Western North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 18, 2025
Wonderful experience, excellent food, and attentive staff!
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The BEACON Butcher BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Boone
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4.8
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Barbara
1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 26, 2025
The staff was attentive, food was delicious, and they were attributed to our 3 year old grandson’s food and beverage needs. The wine tasing was also quite good. Friendly local vibe and quite good!
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Basil'sPrice: Moderate• American• Boone
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4.5

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