Having the chance to eat different types of meats was a special experience.

Dinner was wonderful, but the ambiance on the side room/indoor porch had zero ambiance. We would not have gone if we had known where we would be seated.

This is about the 6th time I've been to the Gamekeeper - usually for a special occasion. I was disappointed. Menu seemed limited. Mashed potatoes with every dish, less overall variation. The meat was good, but less delicious than in the past. I suspect covid-related changes, but at the end of the night, I had a bit of sadness that it wasn't as I'd remembered just about a year ago and for the many years prior.

Celebrated App graduation, been here before, always excellent! Wonderful experience both times, very nice mountain lodgey environment, not too mention outrageously great food, beautifully presented. Only mention that server forgot allergy issue at table but we ate that dessert and it was great! Easy to overlook and restaurant made it right

Had been looking forward to eating here for years and was not disappointed! Recommend trying the game appetizer so you won’t be afraid to be adventurous in your entree selection. Worked great for us!

A great place for a special occasion. We were able to try dishes we have never seen before elsewhere. The server was excellent and knew the menu inside and out. It was definitely not inexpensive but would go back again for a special occasion.

Without doubt GK is our favorite restaurant in the NC Hight Country.

Birthday celebration. Duck and emu were delicious.

Holy cow was the entire experience amazing! The food was top notch and delicious. The drinks we great. The staff and owner were great to chat with while we were there. I cannot wait to go back!

Food, service and atmosphere were all perfect! We will definitely be back.

We had a lovely dinner. Highly recommend trying the game sampler. An awesome experience.

Great service and food.

Excellent restaurant! Always consistent in great service, atmosphere and food

It was the perfect place for a special occasion. We will definitely visit again.

Amazing atmosphere and most importantly, impressive and delicious food. My wife and I will be back for more.

Fabulous as usual! Gamekeeper never disappoints and I love the attention to detail!

Excellent food. Excellent service. 4 stars instead of 5 because we had to be seated at a 16" bar facing a window instead of a table, close to the fireplace. Uncomfortably warm by dinner's end, Had to address our server either over our shoulders or at one end of our seating area.

Splendid evening at Gamekeeper. It was our first time there and our table view by the window was perfect. We enjoyed every bit of our dinner and tried entrees that were new to us. The restaurant easily made accommodations for my husband’s gluten free and vegan diet. Our waiter was pleasant and helped to make our experience more memorable too. Thank you and we’ll hopefully be back sooner than later.

Can’t say enough about it. Everything was excellent. What a great experience!

The mixed grill is always a favorite! Our party enjoyed the potato soup, the filet mignon and the emu dishes. Grill person knows how to grill meat to perfection. Staff friendly and attentive.

Love the food and service! Wish it could be a little more quiet or be seated in a more private spot. Overall excellent experience every time we visit!

Awesome service and meal

Tender and delicious bison steak. Mixed grill starter was also very tasty. You won't be disappointed.

A really neat experience all round. Look forward to returning soon!

Could not have been any better! The service, from valet to servers, bar tenders was outstanding. They all went out of their way to make us feel special as it was our 51st anniversary. we had the sampler plate emu medium rare, tooth fish, bread pudding, IPA beers and margaritas. seating was at a bar table with outstanding view of beautiful mountain sunset. this will definitely be an annual affair

My husband and I saw an advertisement for the GameKeeper. We decided to give it a try. They did not disappoint. It was a WOW! From the moment we got out of the car to leaving...it all was a wonderful experience. The ambiance, the food, and the exceptional service. Maddy was our waitress and she was outstanding. We ordered the Mixed Meat for the appetizer, Elk and the Emu for entrees. We did not leave hungry. We even got a dessert to split and we couldn't finish it. As we were leaving and standing on the deck, we had the special treat of watching a deer by the creek below. We will definitely be back.

A fantastic restaurant for special occasions. They serve meats that aren’t available anywhere else near here. Emu, Bison, and elk to name a few. The service was excellent at every level. The ambiance would have been five stars if it had been quieter, as the setting is lovely. But there was a little too much noise from people talking.

Lovely dinner. The duck was fantastic!

Excellent service and food as always.

The food was delicious and service excellent. We return frequently when in the area.

Wonder food, service and ambiance! We will absolutely be back the next time we’re in the area. Absolutely wonderful experience!

Had dinner here following our engagement. Everyone was so kind, and took the time to make us feel special on such a memorable day...not to mention the food was excellent! We hope to celebrate many anniversaries here in the future.

Everything was excellent, the service, the drinks, and the food just melted in your mouth. I highly recommend, especially on special occasions.

I can’t recommend this restaurant enough. The service was wonderful, the food was incredible and the drinks were delicious. Even for those who aren’t meat eaters, I got the fish and my mind was blown. Do not pass this place up!

Everything from bar to table was perfect

A must visit if you’re in the area. Service is wonderful and the dining experience was perfect. Cocktails were amazing and my wine was from an area winery. Both my husbands entree and mine were prepared perfectly. The vegetables were a little saltier than I prefer but still very good. Even though our reservation was late we did not feel rushed and we were even give a desert ‘on the house’ because we had to wait a few extra minutes on our entrees. I will definitely visit again!

Gamekeeper remains our favorite restaurant in the high country. It never disappoints!

Second time eating at Gamekeeper - first time was absolutely superb. This time was not. My dinner (duck breast, vegies, potatoes) was good but lukewarm. My husband got the antelope bolognese - his dish was hot and quite good. According to the menu, it was "Game Bolognese - Hearty antelope bolognese ". During the explanation of the dish, the wait staff mentioned that the antelope was mixed with ground beef so the menu was a bit misleading. Desserts were amazing! Will definitely try again but we were disappointed in this experience.

Went for our Anniversary and had a great time. Service was great and the atmosphere was awesome. The grilled meat smell when you walk in is the best! Could give you a little more for your money but the food was delicious. Would definitely visit again for dinner.

The atmosphere is cozy and inviting. The servers were knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. The food was beautifully-prepared, and wonderfully-presented. The menu is small but diverse, and well accommodated us and our 8 year old son. The wine menu— also small, was very diverse, and covered all tastes. I stress the menus being small because I enjoy a smaller menu— it’s easier to navigate, and easier to make selections. You’ll never feel limited by the size of their menu, and you’ll never be disappointed in any selection. As a professional chef/restaurateur of almost 30 years, I highly recommend The Gamekeeper.