The BEACON

Name: The BEACON
Address: 125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC, United States, 28607
Telephone: (828) 865-0087
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (666)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Italian

125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC 28607

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–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
Neighborhood
Boone
Parking details
Private Lot
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Amalfi Coast Wine Dinner
$120.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 30, 2025 only
5:00 PM
Join us at The Beacon on Wednesday, July 30th from 5 PM - 7:30 PM, for a 4 course dinner and wine pairing from the Amalfi Coast. Limited number of tickets available. Food and Beverage menu coming soon....

Offers

Jazz Jam First Fridays
Multiple dates available
Join us every first Friday of the month from 9:30 PM - Midnight for "After Hours" Jazz Jam, hosted by the legendary Todd Wright and joined by other local, professional musicians. Following dinner service, we turn the lights down, light candles, and turn into Boone's premier Jazz Club. Late night food and beverage menus accompany Jazz improv. Open to the public and no reservations required.

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What 666 people are saying

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

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Asheville / Western North Carolina
Best Overall
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Best Food
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Best Service
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Innovative
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Healthy
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Hot spot
Asheville / Western North Carolina
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Beacon in Boone offers delightful Italian fare with a "fantastic menu" and "gourmet delicious" food, complemented by "excellent service" and a "great atmosphere." Guests enjoy its "cozy fireplace" and "live music," though some note pricing can be high. Overall, it's a "gem of a place" for a memorable dining experience.

666 Reviews

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vernon VIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint22 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the first time I have been to Beacon after it has changed to Italian fare and I have to say it was a delight. The menu offers many tempting choices and the service was excellent. We can't wait to go back and sample more morsels!
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Patti
Coastal Georgia3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The valet guy was a little clueless but other than that - it was a wonderful experience - we'll be back!
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SusannaN VIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food is good but the wait for food was very long and not all of it came as ordered which is frustrating- particularly after a long wait. The staff are great
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lauren VIP
Greater Boston16 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food, drink, atmosphere and service! One of our favorite spots in the area. The bolognese, spinach salad and beef tartare did not disappoint. Don’t skip the espresso martini either! Bravo.
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josh
Orlando / Central Florida East1 review
2.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The menu was not user friendly and had a hard time knowing what exactly we were ordering. 12.00 for a basket of bread, small portions and lastly a “service fee” after all that. Super expensive and left hungry.:(
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Katie
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
1.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
All of the reviews were so good, we were excited to try this restaurant; however, the Beacon's summer menu is some of the worst food I've tasted in recent memory. Everything was fried, over-salted, flavorless, and poorly developed. The pizza was overdone (yet undercooked) and inedible, while the pasta tasted like it was prepared by someone who had only seen photos of Italian cuisine and had never actually tasted it. Both the squash and okra were fried with merciless disregard for nutrition and flavor without any delicious qualities to make them worth eating. This was my first time sending everything I ordered back, and we went to another restaurant. All that to say, the beautiful ambiance and excellent service couldn't save this abysmal culinary experience. I don't usually write reviews, but I made an exception for The Beacon.
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Laney
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, a little pricey but well worth the cost!
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Jodie
Coastal North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Perfect date night dinner. Food and Cocktails were excellent. Server was attentive.
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Sandy
Asheville / Western North Carolina23 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We love coming to the Beacon, but felt this time the portions were smaller. The pastas were adequate but the scallops were paltry.
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Del
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Outstanding in every way! Food was excellent from start to finish with service to match. On if best meals and experiences we've had in recent memory.
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FAQs

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

The BEACON is rated 4.8 stars by 666 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC 28607

Additional information

Neighborhood
Boone
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–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 Lot
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, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.boonebeacon.com/
Phone number
(828) 865-0087

The BEACON

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Experiences

Amalfi Coast Wine Dinner

Offers

Jazz Jam First Fridays

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What 666 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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