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   TiaR

   New England

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The food was delicious staff was very attentive and friendly.

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   Spinner

   Washington DC

   28 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   28 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Food was awesome as was service. Great place to dine

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   VickiJ

   Atlanta

   16 reviews

   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The Gamekeeper is in a charming rustic building surrounded by trees and has a lush, woodland ambience. We had an excellent server. I actually had two appetizers for my meal. One of them was the mixed game grill appetizer that featured generous servings of bison, elk, and emu sausages, with dipping sauces and fries. It makes a great introduction to the exotic meats the restaurant offers. My husband had the elk leg. He loved it! We ended the meal sharing the terrific bread pudding with ice cream. This restaurant is a bit pricey, but the food and ambience are worth it.

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   AlisonJ

   Charlotte

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

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   This restaurant never disappoints! The food is amazing the ambiance is perfect and great personal service. Will for sure be returning!

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   RichardH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   First visit. Fabulous and interesting menu. Tried the elk and was impressed. The Mac & cheese side was sooooo good. Veggies cooked perfectly. The salads are decadent! Great atmosphere. Service well deserve of 4 star rating

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   MassivelyDisappointed86

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food3service3ambience4

   While I definitely enjoyed the friendly staff, the food that tasted good, and the look/feel of the place, I was left desiring a lot more out of the place. For one, the food is UBER expensive. Our ticket, before tip, was $183.07, $219.07 after close to a 20% tip ($36). This included one appetizer, the Mixed Game Grill, which was $29, two entrees (one Elk plate and one Bison plate), both of which were $49 apiece, one Bent Apple drink ($15), one unsweetened tea (not sure how much that cost), one Vanilla Bean Ice Cream dessert ($9), and one Bread Pudding ($11). Bear in mind, this was only my wife and I eating for our anniversary, hence the reason we didn't order more food than that. I realize this is the type of restaurant that you only go to on special occasions, or if you're super rich, but the prices are ridiculous. What makes it worse is the portions they give you for these prices. The Mixed Game Grill wasn't so bad, as it did at least come with a fair amount of food. But the entrees, especially priced at $49 apiece, should have come with far more generous portions than what was given. When my Elk plate arrived, I had maybe 6-8 small circular pieces of Elk meat, maybe 6-8 ounces of meat total, which is definitely not proportionate to the cost of the plate. My wife's Bison plate was similar in that regard. There were mixed veggies that took up the bulk of the plate. The reason we came there to begin with was to eat game meat, as we had never done that before. If I wanted a plate with very little of the meat and a bunch of veggies, I could have gone to many places that cost far less and gotten that. The other issue I had there was the waitress who was serving our table continually neglected to refill my tea unless I flagged someone down and asked. I had to ask for a refill at least 2-3 times, as the glasses they provide you to drink from are not very large. If the ticket had not been so large, and the waitress hadn't been friendly, I would've left a very small tip.

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   SarahF

   Hawaii

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

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   Delicious food - great service. Beware if you have a larger truck - it’s hard to enter parking lot. Valet did a wonderful job, however.

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   WillP

   San Diego

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

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   A wonderful experience all the way around!! Not to be missed should you find yourself in the Boone area. Reservations a must.

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   stephaniec

   San Francisco

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   As always, a fantastic experience at the Gamekeeper! Beautiful space. Warm and cozy. Enjoyed great cocktails and a homemade papperadelle pasta dish with ramp pesto and rock shrimp.. incredible flavor profile. Wine list is strong. Always a treat!

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    GooseG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Love this place. Service and food are always excellent.

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    DanM

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Good quality was excellent. However the scallop special was skimpy on the scallops. My expectation was a min of 4 instead of the 3 served

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great view, great staff, great food!! Looking forward to our next visit!!

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    Love2eat

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This place is delicious! And the bread pudding is to die for 🥰

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    Buster

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We visited The Gamekeeper for my Wife's birthday. In our party of six, four had never been there. After a champagne toast, appetizers were ordered and enjoyed. I highly recommend the Mixed Grill app. Dinner was ordered, each one trying something new and different. The food was excellently prepared and presented. The wait staff was perfectly timed and very attentive. I have to give a shout out the the valet staff as well. Our cars were waiting for us when we finished our visit. Another great dinning experience at The Gamekeeper!

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    JeanneP

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 8, 2022

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    FABULOUS MEAL AS ALWAYS! BEAUTIFUL VIEW AT SUNSET! VERY ATTENTIVE & FRIENDLY SERVERS!

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    Bill222

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and service. Totally pleased with our dining experience.

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    TomSir

    Tampa

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 6, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    If you like wild game and unusual food, the Gamekeeper is a must-try. Although they offer traditional steaks, seafood, etc., elk, bison, emu and other exotic meats are the stars here. Although the restaurant is off the beaten path and a little hard to find, seeking it out is well worth it. In nice weather, try for an outdoor table with a beautiful mountain sunset view. And don't miss dessert. The bread pudding is truly spectacular, an old family recipe.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great variety of meats. Interesting dishes. Very good

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    AndrewJ

    Wilmington

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good food, wide variety, from emu to elk. The servers were very attentive and friendly. I got the elk which was great and my wife got scallops which were superb. With a bottle of wine and after dinner drink( Irish coffee and port) it ran to $200.00 with tip. Will not go every Friday but great for special occasions. Stopped at Peabody’s on the way home to order some of the port.

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    FoodCritic

    Hawaii

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything and everyone was wonderful. A beautiful evening with perfect weather.

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    GeorgeD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service was impeccable. Wait and bar staff were very knowledgeable of the menu and wine selection! We went twice in a four day period!

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    DanielP

    Seattle

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent restaurant. By far the best in the area. The food was fresh and delicious and the Service was outstanding. This is our new date night restaurant.

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    JoeB

    Greensboro

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Service was exceptional. Ambiance is eclectic but peaceful. One entree, the trout, was exceptional, one entree, the scallops, was less than expected. Dessert was good.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary

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    AmandaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food and staff! Would definitely recommend and will be returning

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    DogMom

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We enjoyed our anniversary dinner. They welcomed us with a happy anniversary sign. Food was great!

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    DoctorC

    Charlotte

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Gamekeeper is one of our favorites, and last night’s experience was no exception. Dinner was delicious as always. The short ribs are a must-try - falling off the bone tender and so flavorful! Very nice wine selection with fun recent editions. Service was excellent! Note to self: come here more often!

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Both service and food were exemplary. Cannot wait to return!

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    LauraM

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful setting and delicious food. The trout was some of the best fish I’ve had anywhere. Save room for dessert- the ice cream is wonderful!

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    MarleneM

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on April 24, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience5

    The entire experience was great except extremely poor table side service.

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    AnnaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Most expensive meal I’ve ever had but well worth it! We went for our first wedding anniversary and we’re very satisfied that we did

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    Charlottehiker

    Western NC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We recently celebrated a family member’s birthday at The Gamekeeper. From start to finish, the experience was wonderful. Each staff member went out of their way to ensure we had great dining experience. The food did not disappoint.

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    annert

    Raleigh

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We just had another fabulous evening at the Gamekeeper!!! The food was incredibly delicious. The service was knowledgeable, super friendly, and attentive. All in all it was a superb dining experience. But none of this was a surprise to us as we have come to expect exactly that since we been dining at the Gamekeeper for over 20 years and have never been disappointed. That kind of consistency is rare. The menu changes to keep pace with current tastes, however their commitment to sourcing the best local products (amazing vegetables!) and providing the highest level of cuisine has never wavered. We highly recommend this amazing restaurant to anyone coming to this scenic corner of the state.

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    rinabine

    Savannah

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was delicious as always. Our favorite place to go.

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    ChristianF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a wonderful experience EVERY time. Thank you!!!

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    JasonH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time at The Gamekeeper but won’t be the last. Great service, ambiance, and the food was fabulous. Excellent wine and bourbon selection as well.

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37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience3

    Great food....Great service...... everything was perfect except the noise level. We booked a table in the bar area but we're seated in one of the dining rooms with 2 large tables that were full with boisterous patrons. We were hoping for a quite romantic dinner, but the two large crowds at the tables were very loud. The atmosphere was more like a kids buffet than a quite evening for a special occasion. Absolutely no other complaints than that. Everything else was superb. I would love to go back and get that bar table (since there are only 3). We actually cut our evening short because of the noise level. Again....service...food...food presentation were perfect. Wine and drinks were superb. My wife's 50th birthday today. She was a little disappointed. I would highly recommend this restaurant but not if you are looking for a quite evening. Our first time there.

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    RebeccaD

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic service and wonderful food. I especially loved the Elk and bread pudding! The outdoor space is beautifully refreshed and the setting is lovely. Highly recommend for a special night or friends get-together.

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    MonikaL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our server Mattie was so ery well informed, gracious and provided wonderful service. I was with 2 other friends who had compliments for her too. The food was delicious, tasty and presentation was wonderful.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This was our 4th time dining with Gamekeeper and the service and food has been consistently….GREAT!!!! This time we were able to enjoy the view of deer eating as well.

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