Red Onion Cafe

Name: Red Onion Cafe
Address: 227 Hardin St., Boone, NC, United States, 28607
Telephone: (828) 264-5470
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

453 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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A Boone Restaurant Offering Food to Feel Good About. One of the classic restaurants in Boone NC, the Red Onion Café opens daily at 11am and serves continuously into the evening. Across from Appalachian State University on Highway 321 near downtown Boone, the restaurant offers convenient dining for Appalachian football and basketball games and other campus events. The Red Onion Café is unique among Boone restaurants, offering a menu stocked with one-of-a-kind items such as the Artichoke Dip appetizer, our famous blond brownie - the Horace Cookie, weekly dinner specials, vegetarian meals, lunch specials, pasta, pizza, salads, a large children's menu and homemade desserts.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Takeout

(828) 264-5470

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Daily: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Phone number
(828) 264-5470
Website
http://www.redonionboone.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual

Location
227 Hardin St., Boone, NC 28607
Neighborhood
Boone
Parking details
Appalcart (local bus, free of charge)<br />Boone Taxi (828-266-3860
Additional
Takeout

Popular dishes

Fried Onion Rings$6.99
A house specialty (of course). Sweet onions, dipped in a homemade batter and fried to a golden perfection.
Fried Zucchini$6.99
Lightly battered zucchini, deep-fried and served with horseradish sour cream and spicy honey mustard sauce.
Pimento Cheese Plate$7.99
Sometimes called "pâté of the south," it's our homemade pimento cheese, with toasted bread and veggies.
Artichoke Dip$8.99
Our famous dip is a warm, spicy mixture of artichokes, parmesan, and onions served with garlic bread pieces.
Hummus Plate$7.99
Roasted red pepper and garlic hummus served with toasted bread and veggies.
Nachos$8.99
Big enough to share or a meal on its own. Heated tortilla chips layered with a black bean sauce, melted pepper jack and cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, all topped with sriracha sour cream.
Veggie Flatbread$8.99
Toasted flatbread with vegetable tapenade, hummus, goat cheese and fresh tomato. Cut into squares and garnished with fresh basil and Baby Kale Trio.

Salads

Dressing Choices: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Greek Vinaigrette, Caesar, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, Honey Mustard, Lemon-Poppy Seed Vinaigrette, Thousand Island, Italian, Asian. Additional Toppings: Pecans, Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds, Cranberries, Chow Mein Noodles, and Croutons.

Boston Bibb Wedge Salad$7.99
Locally grown lettuce wedge, cherry tomatoes, bacon and bleu cheese crumbles. Served with house-made bleu cheese dressing.
Baby Kale Trio$6.99
Baby black kale, baby scarlet kale, wild arugula, crunchy homemade croutons, goat cheese, roma tomatoes and cucumbers.
Garden Salad$6.99
Fresh romaine topped with red onions, carrots, cucumbers, button mushrooms, and tomatoes.
Tuna or Chicken Salad Plate$9.99
Creamy homemade tuna or chicken salad served over leaf lettuce with tomatoes, fresh fruit and a roll.
Grilled Chinese Chicken Salad$10.99
Delicious marinated chicken served over romaine and shredded cabbage with carrots, scallions and crispy chow mein noodles, then tossed with our house-made asian dressing. For a vegetarian version, try it with grilled tempeh.
Chicken Caesar Salad$10.99
Marinated and grilled chicken breast served on a bed of romaine, crunchy homemade croutons, shredded parmesan, and creamy caesar dressing.
Grilled Chicken Breast Salad$10.99
Marinated and grilled chicken served over a bed of romaine topped with mushrooms, black olives, red onions, and tomatoes.
Chicken Fajita Salad$10.99
Marinated and grilled chicken, monterey jack and cheddar cheese, grilled red onions and peppers, tomatoes, black beans, and freshly made tortilla strips, over a bed of romaine lettuce. Served with salsa and sour cream.
Lemon-Poppy Salmon Salad*$14.99
A mix of romaine and spinach greens topped with grilled Scottish salmon, finished with a delicious blend of goat cheese, pecans and cranberries, served with lemon-poppy seed vinaigrette on the side.

Soups

Signature French Onion
Baked crock filled with beef broth and french bread, topped with bubbly, toasted parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$5.99
Soup of the Day
All soups are made fresh daily. Please ask your server for the chef s choice of the day.
- Cup$4.99
- Bowl$5.99

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches are served with your choice of potato chips, fries or pasta salad. Substitute sweet potato fries or fruit for an extra $1 or a salad for $3.99. Gluten-free bread $1.50; All natural applewood smoked turkey All natural applewood smoked uncured ham, Pole and line caught Skipjack tuna, Certified angus roast beef, All natural chicken.

Mauney's Club$9.99
A classic club done right with layers of ham, turkey, bacon, cheddar cheese, crisp lettuce, juicy tomato and mayo on freshly baked wheat bread.
Chicken Breast$9.99
Marinated and grilled chicken breast served on a bun with lettuce and tomato. Have it blackened or coated with teriyaki or barbecue sauce.
Tuna or Chicken Salad Melt$9.99
Our tuna or chicken salad over tomatoes, covered with cheddar cheese and baked on an English muffin. Topped with alfalfa sprouts.
Classic Reuben$10.99
Grilled rye bread piled with sliced turkey or corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese, and reuben sauce.
French Dip$10.99
Layers of thinly sliced roast beef topped with melted swiss and creamy horseradish sauce on a toasted french roll. Served with au jus.
Tilapia Sandwich*$10.99
Blackened tilapia served on a bun with alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes, and a creamy remoulade.
Meatball Sub$9.99
Hand rolled meatballs topped with our house-made marinara, melted mozzarella, and fresh basil. Served on a toasted sub roll.
Southern Chicken Sandwich$9.99
Marinated and grilled chicken breast topped with pimento cheese and Texas Pete.

Signature Burgers

All-The-Way*$7.99
Locally raised ground chuck served with local bibb lettuce, tomato, red onion, mayonnaise, and mustard.
BBQ Bacon Pub*$9.99
Locally raised ground chuck served with bacon, pimento cheese, barbeque sauce, and a crispy onion ring.
Sunrise Farm*$9.99
Locally raised ground chuck served with a fried egg, bacon, cheddar, local bibb lettuce, and tomato.
Greek Turkey$9.99
Greek seasoned, all-natural turkey burger with feta cheese, black olives, baby kale trio, Roma tomatoes and yogurt tzatziki.
Spicy Veggie$8.99
House-made veggie burger with pepper jack cheese, baby kale trio, tomato, guacamole, and sriracha cream sauce.

Pizzas

Italian Pizza$13.99
Tomato sauce, pepperoni, italian sausage, and mozzarella cheese.
Chicken Pesto Pizza$13.99
Basil Pesto sauce, grilled chicken, fresh mushrooms, and fontina cheese. It's always a Red Onion favorite.
Greek Pizza$12.99
Red sauce, mozzarella, feta, roasted red peppers, kalamata olives, artichoke, fresh basil and a side of tzatziki sauce.
White Pizza$12.99
Olive oil, mozzarella and goat cheese crumbles, along with romas and fresh basil.
Vegetarian Pizza$12.99
Zucchini, onions, mushrooms, squash, tomatoes, and creamy fontina. Your choice of sauce: basil pesto, olive oil, or classic red sauce.
Thai Chicken Pizza$13.99
Peanut sauce, pepper jack, julienne Asian veggies, shredded cabbage, and sriracha cream sauce.

Quesadillas, Tacos & Wraps

Our quesadillas are served with lettuce, tomato, house-made salsa & sour cream on the side. All wraps and tacos are served with hand fried tortilla chips unless otherwise specified. Add Guacamole $1.50.

Traditional Cheese$8.99
Melted cheddar and monterey jack cheese in between two perfectly crisped flour tortillas.
- Add Spinach, Chicken Or Both For$9.99
Artichoke & Spinach$9.99
Our homemade spicy artichoke dip mixed with spinach is the filling for this local fan favorite.
- Add Chicken$11.99
Baja Fish Tacos*$10.99
Two soft shell tacos with blackened Tilapia, grilled pineapple, and a spicy cilantro slaw topped with a sriracha cream sauce.
Tempeh Wrap$9.99
Sautéed tempeh, mushrooms and onions, in a sundried tomato wrap with cheddar and jack cheeses, alfalfa sprouts, tomatoes and a basil pesto mayonnaise.
Portabello Wrap$9.99
Sautéed portabello, zucchini, squash, and red onions, wrapped up with rice, fresh spinach, and a basil-feta mayonnaise.
Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap$9.99
Blackened chicken, romaine lettuce, crunchy homemade croutons, and shredded parmesan tossed in a creamy Caesar dressing, wrapped in a flour tortilla.
Chicken Fajita Wrap$9.99
Marinated and grilled chicken, red onions and green peppers, mixed with monterey jack and cheddar cheeses, shredded lettuce and tomatoes, then wrapped in a soft flour tortilla.

Beverages

Bottled Water
- San Pelligrino$3.00
- Panna Spring Water$3.00
Soft Drinks$2.50
Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Sierra Mist, Mt. Dew, Dr. Pepper, Pink Lemonade.
Iced Tea$2.50
Sweet or Unsweetened.
Coffee$2.50
Our own special blend roasted for us by Mountain Lion Coffee. Decaf, Regular, American or Espresso shot.
Specialty Coffees$3.50
Cappuccino, Macchiato.
Lattes$3.50
Grasshopper, Turtle, S'mores, Almond Joy, Mocha, or ask your server for special flavors.
Hot Chocolate$2.50
Topped with whipped cream.
Hot Tea$2.50
A selection will be provided by your server. One bag per customer please.
Chai Tea Latte$3.50
A sweet blend of ginger and clove steamed with frothy milk.

Desserts

All of our desserts are made from scratch/in-house.

Red Velvet Cheesecake$6.99
A decadent modern twist on the Ruby Red American Classic. Tiers of fluffy red cake, layered with our homemade vanilla cheese cake, covered with cream.
Banana Cream Pie$5.99
Graham cracker crust filled with fluffy banana cream and topped with fresh bananas then finished off with cool whipped topping.
Horace Cookie$6.99
Our house specialty! A blonde brownie with pecans served warm and topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Key Lime Pie$5.99
Tangy Key West lime juice filling on a buttery cracker crust, finished off with cool whipped topping.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie$6.99
Oreo cookie crust filled with chocolate ice cream and peanut butter cups topped with hot fudge and cool whipped cream.
Crème Brûlée$6.99
A creamy vanilla custard finished with caramelized sugar and fresh berries.

Pasta

Baked Linguine$10.99
Linguine noodles topped with house marinara baked with asiago, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses.
- Add Special Recipe Meatballs For$13.99
Meat Lasagna$14.99
Layers of pasta, mozzarella, ricotta and parmesan cheeses, topped with meat sauce.
Florentine Wild Mushroom$14.99
Layers of pasta, portabello, shiitake, button mushrooms, and spinach covered with a rich chardonnay herb cream sauce, cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheese.
Black Bean and Pesto Lasagna$14.99
Layers of pasta, black beans, ricotta, parmesan and basil pesto covered with cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
Greek Penne Pasta$14.99
Mushrooms, tomatoes, capers, and kalamata olives, tossed with penne noodles in a savory greek stock. Topped with fresh basil and feta cheese.
- With Shrimp or Chicken$17.99
Cajun Chicken Pasta$17.99
Blackened chicken breast, tasso ham, broccoli florets, and tomatoes tossed with penne pasta in a parmesan cream sauce.
Pesto Pasta$14.99
Portabello mushrooms, tomatoes, wilted spinach tossed with penne noodles in a basil pesto-asiago cream sauce garnished with toasted pecans.
- With Shrimp or Chicken$17.99

Entrées

Champagne Chicken Florentine$16.99
A marinated and grilled breast of chicken served on a bed of steamed spinach, topped with a rosemary-champagne sauce. Served with vegetable of the day and crispy potato medley.
Tuscan Red Pepper Chicken$16.99
Marinated and grilled chicken breast, roasted red pepper cream sauce, fresh mozzarella, and basil. Served with vegetable of the day and crispy potato medley.
Mediterranean Tilapia*$16.99
Tilapia seasoned with traditional Greek spices , pan-seared and served on a bed of rice finished with a sun-dried tomato caper butter, feta cheese and fresh basil.
Low Country Salmon*$18.99
Our delicious Scottish salmon blackened, served over a pan-seared polenta cake and topped with andouille cream sauce.
Orange Glazed Salmon*$18.99
Grilled Scottish salmon basted with a zesty orange glaze. Served with vegetable of the day and crispy potato medley.
Pistachio Citrus Trout*$17.99
Cornmeal and pistachio encrusted trout topped with a citrus compound butter. Served with vegetable of the day and rice.
Bourbon Glazed Center Cut Ribeye*$20.99
Locally raised ribeye with chipotle spiced bourbon glaze and a peppercorn dusting. Served with vegetable of the day and baked potato.
Coffee Rubbed Filet Mignon*$24.99
Locally raised coffee-rubbed signature filet, grilled and topped with an herb-gorgonzola demi glace and crispy onions. Served with vegetable of the day and baked potato.

What 453 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Asheville / Western North Carolina
Good for business meals
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Great for outdoor dining

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ShirleyG
Western NC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Beautiful presentation of food.
JP
JulieP
Las Vegas
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The hostess was awesome, warm smile, knowledgeable and thoughtful. We had a cake and presents as we were celebrating our ASU daughter's birthday. She sat us on out of the way and sight of most diners. Our server may have not felt well as she was wearing a mask. She did her job effectively but did not refill our drinks when our glasses were empty. My daughter flagged down the hostess, who got us some more water. When it was time for the cake, the hostess brought us plates for the cake. The staff is excellent. We've eaten here before so this is not a harsh review of the waitress as she got extra sauces when our food came out. We just did not see her again until the she put the check on the table. I just wanted to point out the awesome job the hostess was doing cleaning tables and helping out. The food was delicious. Our time opening presents, singing "Happy Birthday" and enjoying family time was special. Better than the dorm room for sure. We highly recommend eating at The Red Onion.
AS
ASUNCSU
Raleigh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience2
Service was excellent. Ambience: sticky floors and dirty windows. Menu: Out of many items on menu. Our friends had to reorder different options twice because kitchen reported they were out of salmon and then the spinach lasagna. Tried to order 2 filets but told they only had 1 left. Pricing:added 8% extra charge to menu prices. Never have experienced this before. Food: Veggie pizza average. Not much flavor. Mexican salad was bad. Would not recommend that at all. Friends ordered pasta with shrimp. 5 shrimp and very few mushrooms Mostly a bowls of pasta covered with pesto. Overall:The service salvaged what was a very poor dining experience. Been going to Red Onion for years. Very sad to see this happen.
FL
FLSnowbrd
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience2
Cheap Diner food at best. Food was very average and somewhat disappointing after reading all the good reviews. I ate the salmon and it was just ok, however the sides were terrible. Brócoli was old and potatoes were tasteless. On top of that, they added 8% more to the bill because of inflation. The only positive was the service (waitress was very kind). Comparatively speaking Cracker Barrel is 10 times better and reasonably priced.
CW
ChristiW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous food! Tons of options! Friendly staff!! Would definitely dine again!
JC
JohnC
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Very Good, great value.
TT
TracyT
Greensboro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I am hooked on the Low Country Salmon. I get it almost every time I go. Just an excellent dish!
AM
AnthonyM
Atlanta
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Restaurant in a small town. The food was amazing and the service was on point. I can not want to eat their again.
JK
JoanneK
Raleigh
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The Mediterranean Tilapia and the Low Country Salmon were delicious. Also enjoyed the artichoke dip & the Classic Reuben.
LT
LisaT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
We came in for lunch on Sunday for the first time and were pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere was very chill and cozy. I got the French dip sandwich which was delicious along with a tasty salad. The service was great, and we will definitely come back!
RZ
RobZ
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great place when a reservation is needed! I recommend!
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Edward
Exclusive
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The quality of food is always phenomenal. Food is always well prepared and I've never had a bad meal at the restaurant. The service was outstanding. Given these days of staff shortages and quality of servers, the Red Onion Cafe will not fail or disappoint you. I'll definitely eat there every time I visit Boone, NC.
MC
MarkC
Charlotte
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Asking my friends that were from Boone and was suggested Red Onion. The recommendation was spot on as we all had great meals and great service. The pizza was more for two people so extra meal. Baked linguine and added meatballs caught the eye of table next to us and the Cajun Pasta also was delicious. Glad part of Open Table group. Will definitely come back when visiting our daughter at ASU.
LS
LisaS
Jacksonville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Our only problem was a table of 4 near us was extremely noisy. Not what you would expect from mature adults but not caused by the restaurant. We should have asked to move which I am sure that our server would have graciously done.
MG
McGrits
Raleigh
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent, creative menu. Very good restaurant.
JS
JanS
Greensboro
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We always eat here whenever we visit Boone. Food and service are excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food! Attentive staff.
DB
DBDtraveler
Charlotte
233 reviews
vip
4.0
233 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Had a family lunch here on Thursday. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. Food was good. Artichoke and spinach quesadilla was delicious and unique. The server was kind enough to allow us to stay at our table a little longer than we should have in order to visit with each other. I made sure to give an extra tip to help compensate her potential loss of business. Red Onion is nothing fancy but the food is good.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Was first time eating at Red Onion since college 30 years ago (no tables open when I had tried). Was a bit more casual than I remembered - very comfortable. Everything we got was very good; wait staff attentive & low stress atmosphere. Artichoke dip was memorable & filet steak was cooked perfectly (a lot on top of it, but all quite good). Good beer & wine selection. Good choice for our dinner event & worked well since they take reservations vs other Boone options that are first come first served.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was really great. The heaters in the patio could have been turned up a little higher since it was windy that day. The waiter we had was so good and attentive. I will definitely be back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came up for a weekend away and found this place on Yelp! The pimento cheese appetizer was really good. It comes with celery and carrots as well as bread slices. It’s enough to share for at least three people but more than that I say get too! The cheddar is rich and delicious. My date had the Coffee Rubbed Sirloin with baked potato and the veg of the day which was green beans with pepper and onion. It was extraordinary. The flavor from the rub really compliments the veg choice and the meat was prepared perfectly. I had the Low Country Salmon. The sauce on this is decadent and delicious! It’s so well done and seemed to be a house favorite. The salmon was perfectly seasoned and cooked. It’s served over a cheesy polenta cake. The polenta was crisp and creamy, and with the sauces sooooo good. If you’re a salmon lover like me you will really enjoy this dish. I can’t wait to come back and try more items from the menu!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2022
overall3food5service5ambience2
Delicious meal! Excellent service! Interior is bland and sort of sad looking.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and great food. They sat us in a great spot for a business meal.
JG
JudithG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
This is one of my favorite restaurants. I eat there at least two or three times a month.
MW
MaryW
Charlotte
34 reviews
5.0
34 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mason provided excellent service. Each of our entrees were cooked perfectly and the portions were plentiful.
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Suzanne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had the Orange Glazed Salmon and Greek tilapia entrees, which were great, both fish cooked to perfection, moist and flakey. Service was excellent, timely and friendly. We were seated on the patio, which was very pleasant even though it borders the parking lot. I'd definitely recommend and return.
T
Tamtam
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good as usual! Red Onion never disappoints! Make sure to finish off with the Horace Cookie !
BB
BrandyB
Greensboro
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were a little early for our reservation and very hungry and tired but the staff was so accommodating. The service was excellent. They have a good wine and beer selection. We shared the pimiento cheese appetizer and each of us was pleased with our choices of french onion soup, baha fish tacos, baked linguini and pesto pasta. We then shared the peanut butter pie for dessert and it was heavenly. We will definitely be back!!
C
Chocolate
Greensboro
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great server! Delicious food, burgers, club sandwich.
d
diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Only negative was staff in masks. Can’t understand and we would love to see their beautiful faces!! Not very welcoming.
J
Jacks
Orlando
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very good service by Grace, beverages good amd cold. Food was tasty, right size serving and tasty.
SC
SusC
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Good food and service. Lovely outdoor dining. Very accomodating with reservations and preferences for seating.
AC
AliceC
Charlotte
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
We went up to visit our App student and took him to lunch. I had made a reservation, but we ended up arriving almost 30 minutes early. The staff was very accommodating and were able to seat us right away. The quiche of the day was a chicken & goat cheese which was delicious as were the chicken salad and French dip sandwiches. Would definitely go again.
JW
JacquelynW
Exclusive
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Will ask for a more secluded table next time. Didn’t like being by bar and hostess, traffic
M
Martha
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Extremely generous portions, exemplified by natco appetizer, dessert cakes, and burgers! Polite, pleasant,accommodating wait staff deserve your most generous tip!
JS
JuliaS
Western NC
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Eclectic menu for lunch - salads, burgers, sandwiches, soups. Outdoor seating is excellent and reservations online is easy.
AB
ABCD
Nashville
7 reviews
1.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall1food1service4ambience1
The food was poor (why would a grilled chicken breast be crunchy?). The staff complained about diners that had left in front of the customers still in the restaurant. The restaurant itself (and the food) doesn’t really look like the website. When I got the check, I learned the price in the menu was not the price I would get to pay. They added in an inflation factor. A diner in Boone can definitely do better
CS
CarolS
West Palm Beach
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have eaten here many times, including 4 visits during this trip! Red Onion is the best all around restaurant in the High Country, in my opinion. There is never a time, that the staff will not knock themselves out to accommodate you. The food is always great. Been here for lunch with a couple of people or for dining with 10. I am always impressed! It is my go to restaurant here in Boone!
TB
TBAsheville
Western NC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and delicious food.
GB
GeorgeB
Wilmington
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice spot to eat in Boone, right next to campus. Food and service were very good.

FAQs

Red Onion Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 264-5470.

Red Onion Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 453 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(828) 264-5470

227 Hardin St., Boone, NC 28607

Additional information

Neighborhood
Boone
Hours of operation
Daily: 11:00am - 10:00pm
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Appalcart (local bus, free of charge)<br />Boone Taxi (828-266-3860
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Takeout

Website
http://www.redonionboone.com/
Phone number
(828) 264-5470

Red Onion Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Artichoke Dip

Artichoke & Spinach

Pimento Cheese Plate

Appetizers

Fried Onion Rings$6.99

Fried Zucchini$6.99

Pimento Cheese Plate$7.99

Artichoke Dip$8.99

Hummus Plate$7.99

Nachos$8.99

Veggie Flatbread$8.99

Salads

Boston Bibb Wedge Salad$7.99

Baby Kale Trio$6.99

Garden Salad$6.99

Tuna or Chicken Salad Plate$9.99

Grilled Chinese Chicken Salad$10.99

Chicken Caesar Salad$10.99

Grilled Chicken Breast Salad$10.99

Chicken Fajita Salad$10.99

Lemon-Poppy Salmon Salad*$14.99

Soups

Signature French Onion

Soup of the Day

Sandwiches

Mauney's Club$9.99

Chicken Breast$9.99

Tuna or Chicken Salad Melt$9.99

Classic Reuben$10.99

French Dip$10.99

Tilapia Sandwich*$10.99

Meatball Sub$9.99

Southern Chicken Sandwich$9.99

Signature Burgers

All-The-Way*$7.99

BBQ Bacon Pub*$9.99

Sunrise Farm*$9.99

Greek Turkey$9.99

Spicy Veggie$8.99

Pizzas

Italian Pizza$13.99

Chicken Pesto Pizza$13.99

Greek Pizza$12.99

White Pizza$12.99

Vegetarian Pizza$12.99

Thai Chicken Pizza$13.99

Quesadillas, Tacos & Wraps

Traditional Cheese$8.99

Artichoke & Spinach$9.99

Baja Fish Tacos*$10.99

Tempeh Wrap$9.99

Portabello Wrap$9.99

Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap$9.99

Chicken Fajita Wrap$9.99

Beverages

Bottled Water

Soft Drinks$2.50

Iced Tea$2.50

Coffee$2.50

Specialty Coffees$3.50

Lattes$3.50

Hot Chocolate$2.50

Hot Tea$2.50

Chai Tea Latte$3.50

Desserts

Red Velvet Cheesecake$6.99

Banana Cream Pie$5.99

Horace Cookie$6.99

Key Lime Pie$5.99

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie$6.99

Crème Brûlée$6.99

Pasta

Baked Linguine$10.99

Meat Lasagna$14.99

Florentine Wild Mushroom$14.99