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The BEACON
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.9(659)The Beacon is a labor of love from Tina Houston, owner of Reid’s Café & Catering Co., established here in the High Country since 1999. From our kitchen to our staff, we strive for innovation and discovery in all facets of our company. We love the intentional, the specific, and the well-cared-for. We work closely with our Blue Ridge farmers, producers, and NC fisherman to present deliberate and thoughtful food and beverage menus.
Our Bar highlights inspiring cocktails and an impressive biodynamic wine program. A dedication to offering natural wines adhering to strict traditional methods, free of pesticides, and minimal intervention. Live music every Tuesday and Thursday during dinner service provides a subtle and delightful ambience. Our semi-private section of our dining room hosts "family style" dining of up to 30 guests. Feel free to contact us for availability.
Join us every first friday of the month for Jazz Jam from 9:30 PM - Midnight, including late night food and drinks.Basil's
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(22)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!
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- CCatherineHawaii •5 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoAshely, our server was the absolute best and made sure all was prepared as ordered. And, she’s a lot of fun. Food was quality and prepared very well. Ambiance is always five stars.More infoBistro RocaPrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Blowing Rock•4.7
- JJodieCoastal North Carolina •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoPerfect date night dinner. Food and Cocktails were excellent. Server was attentive.More infoThe BEACONPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Boone•4.9
- MMichaelMiami - Dade •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoIncredible restaurant, had dinner there twice and never disappointed. Everything was top notch and cordial. Awesome restaurant. I love itMore infoThe Restaurant at the EmbersPrice: Expensive• American• Blowing Rock•4.7
- CChristinaVIPRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •2 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoOur server Ali was fabulous!!! Thank you for a wonderful evening!❤️More infoCasa Rustica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boone•4.7
- BbeckyRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •4 reviews4.0Dined 7 days agoVery nice meal and Tonya was great. We will go back!More infoThe GamekeeperPrice: Very Expensive• American• Boone•4.9
Discover Boone
Boone is a culinary highlight of the Blue Ridge Mountains region. The city features a wide variety of casual buffets, which is a popular option for the younger crowd. Diners especially love to eat at these buffets with friends and family on the weekends. The assortment of food includes pasta, meatloaf, sautéed vegetables, and more. European restaurants are also common in Boone. These upscale bistros often have both European and American food in one setting for a unique dining experience. You can mix appetizers with entrees to create an incredible lineup for dinner. Afterward, head to European cafes for desserts or pastries.
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Child friendly restaurants in Boone include The BEACON, Pepper's Restaurant and Bar and Basil's
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