27 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.“

“Just stopped at Holloway for lunch and it was delicious! Couldn’t recommend it enough. The place was clean, cute, and staff was super friendly. Food was fast and fresh. We got the Holloway burger and a chicken quesadilla. Burgers tasted fresh and hand pattied. The Mexican soups beans are delicious & would be great with a fat slice of cornbread. We will definitely be back. Can’t wait to try breakfast!!“

“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.“

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

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

“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.“

“The Gamekeeper did not disappoint when my Birthday dinner was celebrated here back in March. I wanted to add this review (should have then) to recommend to others with a desire to support a local fine dining experience in a beautiful NC mountain setting, yet one that feels invitingly relaxed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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!“

“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“

“Very good food and service love the store also !“

“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.“

“The Watauga farm burger was perfectly cooked and seasoned! The Baja Mahi tacos were LEGIT! Wait staff was very responsive and friendly! Definitely worth the visit and will DEFINITELY be back!!“

“Our Server Isabella was Super Awesome so very friendly and out going everyone loved the food and her I wish every time I go out to eat dinner I could have her where I was dinning at

Kid-friendliness: We had a 4 year old and 2 year old and there were other kids around the Restaurant and I thought it was very friendly and quiet

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes“

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

“Logan, my new son, is awesome!!“

“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.“

“GO HERE! Huge fan of the Toastery! Breakfast and lunch items are all delicious, and it is obvious they are scratch made. The sourdough bread is phenomenal, and it makes the club sandwich, which has thick ham and turkey (not your traditional think deli cuts). Gluten free options available, which is huge for someone in our family who must eat GF. Thanks,y'all!“

“Our waitress was very nice, and checked on us several times. The other employee's was loud, and obnoxious. They was throwing dishes around, fusing about who was gonna leave next, the manager totaled our bill and didn't make eye contact with us at all. She never looked up.“

“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.“