23 Best American Restaurants in Boone

“Michael was PHENOMENLAL. His service was amazing. We spilled a beer and he quickly brought out a new one. He kept checking on us and was super helpful without being rude. Honestly one of the best restaurant experiences we have ever had. The entire staff we interacted with was very inviting, and super nice. We have been there before and will definitely return.“

“Great service and amazing food. If you need an espresso just ask Rory to brew it for you.“

“Some of the best if not the best food I have ever eaten! Would drive from Arkansas to eat there. Oh, I did! Staff was outstanding. Would highly recommend.“

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

“I was looking for a great cheeseburger 🍔 and Cardinal Food & Spirits didn't disappoint. Fresh & Delicious. I asked if they could make my burger with pickles and special sauce and they were accommodating. I highly recommend them if you're ever in Boone, NC.“

“During a one-week stay in the area with my family, we chose to dine at The Table at Crestwood based on its reputation and pricing, expecting a more elevated overall experience.
The ambiance is pleasant, with a nice setting and attractive views, but ultimately nothing memorable or distinctive enough to justify the positioning or cost. The food was acceptable, yet uninspiring. For the price point, we expected more refinement, creativity, and depth of flavor. The menu itself is very limited, offering few choices, which further amplifies expectations, unfortunately, those expectations were not met.
The service was friendly, and the staff was courteous; however, the experience lacked polish and professionalism. The service felt casual and inconsistent with what one would expect from a restaurant in this price range.
The wine list is minimal, with very few compelling selections, and the bar program is underwhelming. Cocktails and offerings feel basic, again falling short of what the pricing and setting suggest.
Overall, this is an okay dining experience, but not one that aligns with its cost or reputation. With stronger culinary execution, a more thoughtful menu and wine selection, and improved service standards, it could meet expectations, but in its current state, it does not.“

“Walked in on a busy weekend in which they were also short staffed. Ordered the wings and overheard the manager saying we can't accept anymore to go orders in which I could clearly see the stress from everyone walking in with limited help. I told her don't worry about it as had plenty of options an she insisted but told me it would be about 30 minutes in which I agreed to wait. Patience really paid off as i received perfectly cooked seasoned fresh wings that were on steroids in a good way! It appears lots of locals eat there. My new wing spot in Boone for sure!“

“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!“

“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:)“

“Love this place!!!!“

“What a surprise! Kasey and Alyssa did an amazing job helping us pick the right choice for food allergies and the food was a 10/10. The Mediterranean bowl with chicken and a chicken flatbread that my wife and I shared was the best meal of the day!

Amazing staff, great food, and an easy stop! Highly recommend.“

“Atmosphere, staff & food were great. But what was most impressive is my husband left his phone. I called twice after the brewery closed & did not reach anyone. Bit, a staff person called me back to make sure everything was okay since they had missed my calls. So nice & professional!!“

“Chef Luna and her team do an amazing job! Ignore the reviews about elevator rides (doesn’t have one) and it being overpriced. The food is comforting and locale is unbeatable for BRMC. I look forward to bringing all my guests there to get the full BRMC experience.“

“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“

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

“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 had great service and the food was delicious!“

“Was great. The host was really good .“

“We had a party of 10 come in 08/10/25 with no reservation. We had to wait about 20 minutes, our server was Wendy. She was AMAZING. She was so nice, patient, kind to my grandkids. This woman was running the bar, washing dishes and being a waitress. She needs a HUGE bonus because she did ALL this with a smile and such a kind voice. I really hope the owners see this message.“

“Great place, great food, great friends!“

“Logan, my new son, is awesome!!“

“Our waitress was a young Hispanic girl that was very nice and courteous, although she got part of our order wrong I think it was just a misunderstanding and we weren't charged for it. Food was great and delivered timely. Would return if I'm ever in the area again.“

“Madison was such an amazing waitress! We came in for a meeting, and she was top notch, not only with our seating but all around us! A pleasant personality and exceptional service by all from the greeting to the delivery. The food came out perfect. Shout out who cooked my steak that night. 12/01/25 at 5:00 pm. Excellent job!“