26 Best American Restaurants in Boone

“This was our first time here. It turned out to be a very enjoyable and tasty experience. Started with drinks with Noah. He's really good at his craft. His drinks were wonderful. Dinner was very nice. Molly offered spot-on suggestions and was perfectly attentive. We will be back and would rate this restraunt with the best in the area. Thanks for a very nice evening.“

“This place is truly a 10 out of 10. From our server Rhonda, to the delicious appetizer, great wine, entrees were fantastic and ended with a sumptuous desert. Thank you so much“

“𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 - 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐧𝐞, 𝐍𝐂 ---- One of the hardest things to do is to find a local lunch spot that goes beyond your typical foods. After several recommendations we landed at this restaurant over in the downtown area of Boone off King Street. --- As an experienced traveler, having explored 68 countries and 36 states, I approach restaurant reviews with clear criteria: Ambience, Service, and Food (Quality, Taste, Presentation). My goal is to provide an unbiased perspective, highlighting both strengths and weaknesses. --- Ambiance – The restaurant blends the local cabin feel with modern décor creating an amazing indoor and outdoor dining area suitable for small gatherings including friends, family, business meetings, and groups, along with the ability to entertain larger setups for group events. They utilized modern touches such as large chandeliers and decorative lighting coupled with local artwork on the walls to create a culturally diverse space with a local vibe. --- Wait Staff - Our waitress was exceptionally attentive, offering insights into the diverse flavors of the menu. Highlights included Woodfired Flats & Pizzas, Handhelds/Sandwiches, Burgers, Tacos, and Soups/Salads. --- Food – In an area with plenty of traditional food options that provide standard burgers, sandwiches, and salads, this restaurant stands out by elevating ingredients and flavor combinations to new heights. Each dish showcases a commitment to fresh, quality ingredients and innovative flavor profiles truly brings their dining experience to an elevated level. --- Boone Philly: Deemed a customer favorite featuring tender chicken (or steak) paired with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and melted cheese on French bread. This seemingly simple dish impresses with its robust flavors and perfect harmony of taste, texture, and blend. It’s not your typical Philly. I would put this sandwich up against some of the local staples back in Philadelphia. --- Fig and Bacon: A standout dish, the Fig and Bacon grilled chicken sandwich on toasted sourdough is topped with applewood smoked bacon, whipped goat cheese, smoked gouda, and housemade fig marmalade. The fusion of sweet, savory, and creamy textures creates a truly exceptional culinary experience. My only small criticism is to be careful with the goat cheese. There were bites of the sandwich where the goat cheese overpowered all the other flavors. --- Side Options: Sandwiches come with a choice of chips or coleslaw, with upgrades available like Sweet Potato Fries, Mac N’ Cheese, Grilled Asparagus, and Fried Plantains. Do not just pass by the homemade chips, crafted with the same dedication to quality and freshness evident in every aspect of the menu. --- For those seeking a lunch spot that redefines classic dishes with innovative twists and exceptional quality, this local gem, open for lunch and dinner, promises a dining experience beyond the ordinary.“

“Went by to see the Easter bunny today and left with quesabirria tacos. And oh boy are they absolutely delicious!!!!!!!“

“This is THE place to stop every time you’re in Boone. Husband and I had the bison burger, waygu burger, fries & fried okra. Literally everything we ate was the best food I’ve ever had at a restaurant. The bison burger had avocado, salsa verde, and red onions. It was such a beautiful balance. And the atmosphere was a 10/10. Can’t wait to go back.“

“Stopped in for a beer and a burger. Intrepid Coat IPA is fantastic! And the Smashburger and salad are delicious. Highly recommend!“

“yummy a little pricey soup bowl delicious need to clean up tables had to clean ours none was clean“

“I had a to go order from peppers the food is great however I was missing an item from my order. Josh who I believe is a cook from peppers offered to drive me my missing order. It was so thoughtful and fantastic customer service. 10/10 recommend and shoutout Josh.“

“We’ve been eating and enjoying Tucker's since moving up in 2017. We moved away, but whenever we come back, we make it a priority to stop by. Thank you for the great food and service over the years!“

“My son just graduated from App and we came here to celebrate based on his recommendation. Everything was great, the food was excellent, and we had a nice time.“

“Love this place!!!!“

“This courtyard hotel is a bit nicer then the standard courtyards. The lobby is clean and new with lots of nice sitting spots. We were upgraded to a room with a balcony (gold elite). The staff was very helpful, our room seemed newer as well. Good location near ASU and lots of stores and restaurants within a short drive.“

“Visited the Red Onion last night for dinner. I believe the young lady said her name was Austin. Great personality, dinner and appetizers were delicious, highly recommend this restaurant! From SC“

“I had broken my ankle on the ski slopes nearby early in the day and honestly felt like my whole trip was ruined. I really felt like I threw a wrench in the gears of my friend's trip even though they seemed to be understanding of it being an accident. The whole point of this trip was to get my mind off my dog who had just died (another unfortunate skiing accident). My friends took me to this Applebee's, much to my lament. Well I was flat out wrong. Flat. Out. WRONG. Immediately we were greeted with the brightest smile I had seen in the mountains yet. She helped me to the bar where we had the libations of our lives. The manager, something like Ken, noticed my broken arm and made sure that we were well taken care of. As we paid our tab he told us to be careful on the slopes and to come back and see him. I think I probably followed him home later. Nice house. Will be back!“

“We arrived in the later morning and we're seated immediately. Our waitress was cordial and very attentive throughout our meal. Drinks were refilled promptly and ordering was quick with helpful questions and recommendations to make our breakfast complete. The food was prepared as ordered and it was delicious. We had enough leftovers to bring home for another breakfast. We have found Cracker Barrel to be consistently good wherever we travel.“

“Nina was our server.... she was friendly, interesting to talk with and attentive to our needs. Breakfast was fantastic ! Ordered the 501 special and everything was cooked perfectly. Highly recommend.“

“We ate lunch with our friend here today. We sat on the patio with our German Shepherd. The staff was so friendly. The drinks and food were amazing. My gf is gluten free and she really loved the menu. My sweet potato enchilada was so delicious. We can’t wait to come back the next time we are in town:)“

“Logan, my new son, is awesome!!“

“Absolutely amazing!! The food is outstanding (get the wings.. and the club sandwich!!) we couldn’t be more impressed with this place.“

“Very good west coast style IPA, called Booneshine IPA. Good food menu as well. Except French onion soup, don't get it. It comes without cheese on top and the toasted bread on the side has something other than butter on it, nasty tasting.“

“Was great. The host was really good .“

“SHOUT OUT for your most recent 100 A rating! Proper, located at 142 Burrell Street in Boone, received an “A” grade and a final score of 100 on a recent inspection. Top notch and one of the BEST in BOONE! Everything I've ever had here has been incredible. Kudos Angela!“

“Great food! We split the Philly steak sandwich and wings. Both were great! Our bartender Chelsea, was fantastic, we never waited or had to get her attention; great service and she was personable and managed the full bar without an issue. NFL! We were traveling, stopped in to catch a Steeler game and they were televising all NFL games. We recommend and would come back.“

“Went in craving hashbrowns and bacon. The staff at this waffle house was really on it. And the food was really good. I definitely will be going back. But during certain times of the day expect a wait time and parking runs out fairly quickly. I go during off hours to avoid this.“

“My wife and I visited Chilis on March 14 and had an awesome experience with service and food! It was such a pleasant visit that we returned on today (15) and had another pleasurable experience! Everyone there was so pleasant and had smiling faces the entire time we were there! Thank you all so much for words a team! God Bless you all.“