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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop, Blowing Rock, NC

The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

4.8 (963)
$30 and under
American
922 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-8279

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
In the 1950s, The Speckled Trout was a place to stop and fill up your gas tank. Now, you can fill up on fresh mountain trout, soup beans, and hoecakes and wash it down with local farm beer or fresh rosé. We explore the roots of Appalachian food and beverage culture and re-create it in our kitchen by preserving and reviving ingredients of our local heritage.

Join us at The Speckled Trout for a taste of locally sourced regional fare by Chef Michael Foreman and warm hospitality that will keep y'all coming back!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Foreman
  • Neighborhood
    Blowing Rock
  • Cross street
    Located at Highway 221 and Main Street in downtown Blowing Rock
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 963 people are saying

The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop in Blowing Rock offers "delicious trout" dishes with inventive twists on regional classics. Guests love its "excellent service," "great cocktails," and "beautiful atmosphere." Gluten-free options and family-friendly vibes make it a local favorite. Remember to "make a reservation" to enjoy this charming spot.
964 Reviews
  1. Fabienne

    San Francisco Bay Area41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! We love the place and dine there often. Thank you!

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  2. Darlene VIP

    Coastal North Carolina1 review

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    First time dining at restaurant. Arrived in bar area to have a cocktail before reservation. Told by bartender couldn’t order there even though we were awaiting our reservation-though they were serving general public who didn’t have reservations! Almost left the restaurant when another bartender said we had to order from a certain section of the bar. How ridiculous! Short staffed, rude. Luckily a kind customer eating dinner in bar area invited us to his table and he ordered for us. Won’t be returning.

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  3. Craig VIP

    South Carolina2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food and great value. We will be coming back!

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  4. Dan VIP

    Charlotte38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Can't go wrong with any of the trout meals, right on the main street as well and weather was nice and cool compared to the rest of NC.

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  5. Bill VIP

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Terrific food as always. We drove up from Charlotte just to have lunch (and escape the 100º heat). The Speckled Trout has been one of favorite restaurants in the mountains for years. Be sure and reserve in advance if you don't want to wait.

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  6. Will

    Asheville / Western North Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This is one of our favorite restaurants in the mountains. Trout dishes are wonderful. Vegetables are fresh and tasty, The craft beer selection is wide and yummy. Highly recommend!

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  7. Lindsey

    Asheville / Western North Carolina6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service were great as always. I normally give 5 stars but was disappointed with having to wait 20+ minutes despite having made my reservation 3 weeks ago. And instead of giving me an update on our wait time, I had to stand at the host stand for a few minutes without being acknowledged which came off a bit rude. We normally have great experiences here, so I'm being understanding of how busy they were, just would appreciate honoring the reservation better and prioritizing it.

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  8. Jeremy

    Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We didn’t have to wait long for our table, because we made a reservation which was recommended. Our waitress was attentive and cheerful. The food came out pretty quickly, was hot, and delicious. Parking is definitely challenging in this area of Blowing Rock, but we got there early and were able to find parking at the restaurant. I would definitely eat here again and recommend to anyone passing through!

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  9. Julie

    Asheville / Western North Carolina6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food - great service. This is our new go-to when in Blowing Rock

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  10. Keri

    Tampa / Central Florida West1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great options for gluten free. The almond cornmeal crusted trout and Gouda grits were out of this world devine! Kid friendly.

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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop is rated 4.8 stars by 963 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 56 times today
Google Map for The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

922 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-8279

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located at Highway 221 and Main Street in downtown Blowing Rock
  • Neighborhood
    Blowing Rock
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Foreman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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