The Cardinal
$ • American, Burgers, Cocktail BarAbout The Cardinal
Customers' Favorites
Double Cardinal Burger All the Way with Fries
Jalapeño Cheddar Hushpuppies
The Cardinal Double Burger
Cardinal Burger and Fries
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Jalapeno Hush Puppies
Sweet Potato Tots
Hot Damn Ham Dip
Wild Game Burger
Pimento Cheese
The Cardinal Reviews
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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.
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.
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.
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 10PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Friday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 12AM |
| Sunday | 12 - 10PM |
The Cardinal is a popular restaurant known for its fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and interesting cocktails. The service is consistently excellent, with attentive servers providing great recommendations. The menu features the Tempeh dish, the Emu+Chorizo burger, the Fried chicken sandwich with pimento cheese, and the Beet burger. Customers enjoy the ambience, which includes unique decor and cool art, and appreciate the restaurant's commitment to customer satisfaction.
The restaurant has a large indoor area and a large deck at the rear of the building, with little traffic noise. The kale Caesar salad is fire! Visitors praise the delicious flavors of the burgers and chicken sandwich, though the grilled chicken can sometimes be a little dry. Customers with a gluten allergy are thrilled to find a dedicated fryer and gluten-free buns. Popular items include the fried chicken tenders, the chicken nuggets and sweet potato tots, and the house-made chips with ranch. The passion fruit mojito is a beloved drink, and the prices are very reasonable.
The atmosphere is laid back and relaxing, making it a kid-friendly spot with several options on the kids menu. It remains a beloved spot with a welcoming atmosphere, and the restaurant allows pets, providing water bowls for dogs. Parking can be a challenge.