The Gamekeeper
Additional information
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Cuisines
American, Wild Game, Contemporary American
- Hours of operation
Dinner
Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm - Phone number
(828) 963-7400
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Executive chef
Ken Gordon
- Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that very comfortably seats 25 guests.
- Private party contact
Wendy Gordon: (828) 963-7400
- Neighborhood
Boone
- Cross street
100 yards up Shulls Mill Rd from the entrance to Yonahlossee
- Parking details
Valet
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Popular dishes
Menu
Menu changes nightly; may vary slightly.
Starters
Mixed Game Grill$29.00
Chef's choice of game meats* & sausages with tasty dipping sauces & fries
Soft-Shell Blue Crab Tempura$26.00
Jumbo tempura fried soft-shell blue crab, thai sweet chili sauce, wasabi mayo, pickled ramps, fresh cilantro
Salmon Belly$13.00
Seared salmon belly with creamed leeks, cauliflower puree, napa cabbage & bacon, lemon zest
Bleu Salad$11.00
Bibb lettuce, buttermilk bleu cheese, apple vinaigrette, red onion confit, spiced pecans & dried cranberries
Mixed Green Salad$11.00
Mixed lettuces, kalamata olives, parmesan, red wine vinaigrette, grilled onions, carrots & lavosh
Potato Soup
Cream of new potato soup with bacon & chive oil
- Bowl$11.00
- Cup$6.00
Trout Bellies$12.00
Crispy cornmeal crusted trout bellies served with key-lime buttermilk aioli
Entrees
Entrees served with seasonal vegetables
Fresh Catch$46.00
Seared scallops*, corn & white cauliflower puree, brown butter asparagus, napa cabbage, leeks, bacon & enoki mushrooms, red bell pepper coulis
Seared Salmon$43.00
Seared Salmon* filet with cured chorizo, spring peas, fried grit cake, trout roe caviar, avocado crema & romesco sauce
Shrimp & Ramp Pesto Pasta$37.00
Sautéed colossal shrimp, local ramp pesto tossed with fresh pappardelle, mushrooms, spinach & cream
Emu$49.00
Grilled emu fan filet* with spinach & mushroom risotto & sun-dried tomato thyme jus
Bison$49.00
Grilled bison hanging tenderloin* with garlic mashed potatoes & horseradish green onion sour cream
Elk Denver Leg$49.00
Grilled elk denver leg* with blue cheese mac n' cheese & mushroom jus
Beef Tenderloin$49.00
Grilled beef tenderloin* with garlic mashed potatoes & rosemary cabernet butter
Anteloaf$33.00
Classic game meatloaf, grilled and glazed with sun-dried tomato bbq & garlic mashed potatoes
Bison Shortrib$48.00
Merlot braised bison short-rib with sauce bordelaise
Duck Breast$47.00
Grilled peking duck breast* with honey mashed sweet potatoes & orange cognac demi-glace
Veggie Plate$28.00
A variety of seasonal vegetables, starches, accoutrements, & BBQ'd tempeh. Please specify vegan.
À la carte
Bleu Mac$8.00
Creamy bleu cheese mac n' cheese
Potato Croquettes$9.00
Loaded bacon & potato croquettes with cream cheese, sour cream, jalapenos & parmesan. Served with horseradish sour cream.
Risotto$8.00
Creamy garlic risotto with sautéed spinach and mushrooms
Desserts
Bread Pudding$11.00
Classic GK bourbon bread pudding with crumbled pecan topping, caramel sauce & whipped cream
Salted Caramel Chocolate Tart$13.00
Chocolate crust, creamy salted caramel, chocolate ganache. Topped with toasted hazel nuts, fleur de sel & chantilly cream
Caramel & Coffee Gelato$9.00
Caramel gelato, chocolate covered espresso beans, espresso powder, "kraken" rum mascarpone
Strawberry Sorbet$9.00
Strawberry sorbet spiked with Malibu rum, topped with fresh strawberries & mint
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream$9.00
Classic creamy vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate soil & mint garnish
Strawberry Shortcake$13.00
lavender brushed shortbread biscuits, macerated "boozeberries", whipped cream, strawberry puree
What 2,662 people are saying
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- 4.9Food
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- 4.7Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables
Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Diner temperature check required
- Staff temperature check required
FAQs
The Gamekeeper is rated 4.9 stars by 2662 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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3005 Shull's Mill Road Boone, NC 28607
Additional information
- Cross street
100 yards up Shulls Mill Rd from the entrance to Yonahlossee
- Neighborhood
Boone
- Hours of operation
Dinner
Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm - Cuisines
American, Wild Game, Contemporary American
- Dining style
Fine Dining
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Parking details
Valet
- Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Ken Gordon
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(828) 963-7400
- Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that very comfortably seats 25 guests.
- Private party contact
Wendy Gordon: (828) 963-7400