The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge

Name: The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge
Address: 202 Gideon Ridge Rd, Blowing Rock, NC, United States, 28605
Telephone: (828) 295-3644
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9 (519)

$50 and over

American

202 Gideon Ridge Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views

Our farmers define our menu. The local Appalachian produce changes with the season and so does our menu. The menu will change week to week or day to day depending on climate and seasonal growth length. From ramps and morels to soft shell crab and local beef, we strive to provide the absolute freshest in ingredients.
Appropriate for children over 12 with sophisticated palettes.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
Phone number
(828) 295-3644
Website
http://www.gideonridge.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Hunter Womble

Location
202 Gideon Ridge Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Neighborhood
Blowing Rock
Parking details
Private Lot and Valet available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Pate$22.00
local chicken livers | sorghum mustard | candied shallots | balsamic | chives | crackers
Escargot$22.00
puff pastry | cognac | mushrooms | leeks | garlic | balsamic
Yellowtail Crudo$24.00
passion fruit & serrano sorbet | jicama | tobiko | cilantro | lime (gf/df)
Mushrooms$22.00
shiitake & oyster mushrooms | truffle aioli | cauliflower relish | blueberry gastrique (df)
Artisan Cheese$26.00
sorghum mustard | pickles | olives | sweet onion jam | almonds | honey comb | crackers
Charcuterie$24.00
Meat & Cheese$38.00

Second

Farmers Salad$15.00
spring mix | boursin | pancetta | balsamic vinaigrette | sugar snaps | radish | pickled blueberries (gf)
Cauliflower Bisque$15.00
beet mole | cilantro (gf)

Third

6oz Prime Beef Tenderloin$64.00
smoked tomato demi | fingerling potatoes | baby carrots | cauliflower | ramps (gf)
7oz Wagyu Top Sirloin$70.00
smoked tomato demi | fingerling potatoes | baby carrots | cauliflower | ramps (gf)
16oz Wagyu Ribeye$140.00
smoked tomato demi | fingerling potatoes | baby carrots | cauliflower | ramps (gf)
Halibut$52.00
artichoke cream | fingerling potatoes | sugar snaps | baby carrots | parsnips & golden raisins (gf)
NC Duck Breast$52.00
carrot puree | beet marmalade | pistachio | brussels | baby carrots | turnips (gf)
Wagyu Short Rib$54.00
mashed potatoes | coffee demi | baby carrots | brussels | sweet onion jam (gf)
Cauliflower$36.00
artichoke cream | sugar snaps | fingerling potatoes | turnips | parsnips & golden raisins | turnip green chimichurri (gf)

What 519 people are saying

The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
3.9Value

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519 Reviews

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Angie VIP
Chicago / Illinois25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection! Every detail, every bite, the grounds were manicured beautifully, excellent service…
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Carol
Asheville / Western North Carolina3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious, service was amazing and they were very accommodating with our reservation change.
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liligabor VIP
New York City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 1, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance is wonderful and the staff and chef so friendly and happy. This is a special place. Thank you for helping me to celebrate my mother's 80th birthday with her!
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Vivian
Atlanta33 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 24, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely wonderful!
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MtnGolfer
Asheville / Western North Carolina7 reviews
2.0
Dined on November 9, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Several years ago, this was very good. This time, it appears they are going on past reputation and decided the food no longer mattered, especially in light of the charge. Examples: the Bananas Foster had two very small and thin slices of banana (each the size of a quarter) although the accompanying fritters were good (with no banana taste). The salads were very small which each may have filled the equivalent of a coffee cup. The swordfish was not warm and the accompanying greens were too hard to chew. The server who was nice seemed to hype everything. He did not seem to care about the tiny banana slices or the uneaten greens. No bread was served and the server said after the meal that the customer has to ask for it (but the server never stated that earlier). We wanted this to be a very good experience (and it was a special occasion) but, alas, this was not to be this time. Hopefully, this experience was an exception and others had a better one.
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Okay
New York City34 reviews
3.0
Dined on November 6, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very nice restaurant with great food. My only issue was that on our initial reservation I said it was a very special birthday, so can we please have the table by the fireplace. I made the reservations months in advance when I booked the Inn as well. When I called to confirm I again mentioned it and was told they would make a note. Then again when they called the day before I mentioned it and was told they'd make a note. Then upon checking into the Inn I was again told they'd make a note. My thought was were are all of the other notes!! Then when checking in for our reservation we were a few minutes early and we were told they could NOT check us in as another couple was ahead of us. The tables were all literally empty, so not sure why we had to wait, but I again said we should have the table by the fireplace and only then did the woman (who was not very nice) said they don't do specific table reservations!!! I had been asking for 2 months and not one person said that before. Also, there was a couple with a private table in the library all by themselves, and the room is not part of the restaurant... Why were they treated to a special table when I had tried to request one for a couple of months... that started our dinner off very poorly and being a special occasion that put me off.
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Mamasfav
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill15 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 31, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an absolutely incredible dinner! My husband and I were celebrating our 30th anniversary and this was the perfect place to dine. Weather wasn't too good that night in the mountains, but the atmosphere inside was lovely. Service attendants were wonderful; knowledgeable, friendly, etc. Everyone there made our dining experience wonderful. Definitely recommend for anyone!
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KateM
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. Every course was delicious, the service was great, and the views topped it off perfectly. We’ll be back!
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susan VIP
California Central Coast21 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 22, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous and cannot wait to return. Going to book for next summer several dates as early as we can.
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DavidW
Mississippi1 review
5.0
Dined on October 17, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I'm not sure where to begin. From the first sip of the specialty cocktails to the last bite of the trifle dessert, this was one of the best dining experiences we've ever encountered. Our waitress (Corrie, we can't thank you enough for making our 20th Anniversary meal so special) gave fantastic suggestions and was as in tune with the menu as the Chef was with the ingredients. We had a table with a fantastic view that was far overshadowed by the food. Definitely some of the most inspired and eclectic food pairings we've ever tasted. My wife and I had recently resigned ourselves to the fact that paying too much for slightly above average food was the new norm. Thank you to the staff, Chef and proprietors of The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge for reminding us that there are still establishments out there who are passionate about what they do. Do not wait until the last minute to get a reservation or you will miss out on an incredible dining experience.
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The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge is rated 4.9 stars by 519 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Jun 15, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 7 times today

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202 Gideon Ridge Rd, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

Additional information

Neighborhood
Blowing Rock
Hours of operation
Daily 5:00 pm–8:15 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Contemporary European, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Private Lot and Valet available
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Executive chef
Hunter Womble
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.gideonridge.com/
Phone number
(828) 295-3644

The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

First

Pate$22.00

Escargot$22.00

Yellowtail Crudo$24.00

Mushrooms$22.00

Artisan Cheese$26.00

Charcuterie$24.00

Meat & Cheese$38.00

Second

Farmers Salad$15.00

Cauliflower Bisque$15.00

Third

6oz Prime Beef Tenderloin$64.00

7oz Wagyu Top Sirloin$70.00

16oz Wagyu Ribeye$140.00

Halibut$52.00

NC Duck Breast$52.00

Wagyu Short Rib$54.00

Cauliflower$36.00

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