50 Best American Restaurants near Sugar Grove

“Delicious food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff.“

“𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰: 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐥 - 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐥𝐤, 𝐍𝐂 ---- Over the past 16 years, I've been fortunate to visit 68 countries and 36 states, exploring a diverse range of cuisines and regional flavors crafted by world-renowned chefs. My passion for culinary exploration is complemented by a rigorous approach to restaurant reviews, focusing on three key criteria: Ambiance, Service, and Food. Exceptional establishments that excel in all these areas are rare, but I recently discovered one in the Southeastern US that surpassed all expectations. I aim to offer an impartial perspective, showcasing both strengths and areas for improvement. --- Ambiance: The restaurant is set in a converted barn on this large acreage of land with meticulously kept grounds and beautiful statutes. It is designed with both indoor and outdoor seating (with a beautiful creek), depending on your preferences. As you walk inside, you are greeted by this amazing horse statute made from wood and a dining space with large chandeliers hanging from the rooftop, open dining areas that allow for plenty of space between the tables, and great acoustics to enjoy a conversation while you are immersed in this culinary journey. --- Service: Impeccable. The table service was truly amazing; there was never a moment that you didn't have to worry about meeting all your needs while you chat with your spouse, friends, family, and business associates. With an open kitchen concept, we were able to see how they meticulously and strategically organize dishes as they come up on the final prep area to be delivered to tables. This was truly a well-oiled machine, with everything done in synchronization, from the kitchen to the delivery of the food at your table. --- Food: Every dish we ate was truly outstanding. I really thought hard during the dinner to see if I could find anything wrong with the taste, presentation, and quality of the food – I truly could not. Even their house rolls were amazing, soft, hot, and sprinkled with a little salt on top. We ordered the following. --- Appetizer: Burrata & Local Heirloom Tomatoes (with Roasted Corn, Sherry Vinaigrette, Arugula Roasted Pepper Purée) and 15 Layer Lasagna with Black Summer Truffles (with Oyster Mushrooms, Marcona Almonds, San Marzano Marinara) --- Table Side: Pimento Cheese Scones with Sorghum Butter and Pepper Jelly --- Main Entrée: 48 hour Short Rib (with Potato Purée, Broccoli Rabe, Sage, Sauce Bearnaise Grilled Shishito Relish) and Berkshire Pork Chop (with Brussels Sprouts, Baby Carrots, Charred Radicchio Chimichurri, Grilled SC Peaches & Golden Raisins) --- Dessert: Unfortunately, the desserts were known on the menu, and I don't recall the names or descriptions. However, you can clearly see the pictures attached. --- Normally, I would write a breakdown of each dish, but this would make the review far too lengthy. What I can tell you is that each dish was combined with the perfect combination of quality ingredients, creating an experience like no other. This was truly a 5-star Michelin star experience that was executed with precision and flawlessness.“

“Look up Fine Dining and here you will come!“

“Look up Fine Dining and here you will come!“

“Fantastic food, drinks, service, atmosphere. You will not be disappointed.“

“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!!“

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“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.“

“Amazing food and absolutely amazing staff. All very welcoming and gentle spoken. Very relaxing and calm environment. My husband and I will be coming back again. We are Alfredo with chicken and shrimp and grits the best we both have ever had.“

“Great food and staff highly recommended“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“The Green Park Inn has a great sense of nostalgia and class. Employees were all very helpful and friendly and the Piano player and all the other musical accompaniments including the vocalists were magnificent . I would definitely do a repeat visit. Beautiful scenery history and not far from things to do.“

“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.“

“We found those place by pure luck! Had went to deliver supplies for Helene and we ended up spending basically the whole day with our new friend ❤️ She wouldn't have us not eating before we left so here we are in the middle of the hardest hit area enjoying fish fry Saturday ???? WE WILL BE BACK!!! Also got my cup too ❤️“

“Food was superb. Drinks were great. Bananas Fosters Flambe and Cherries Jubilee Flambe as well as the Brownie ice cream Fambe for dessert were unbelievable. Basically, they KNOCK IT OUT OF THE BALLPARK ON ALL ASPECTS. THE RAINS

Parking: Plenty of parking“

“Stopped by Town Tavern in Banner Elk and tried the chili dog—absolutely delicious! The chili had just the right amount of spice, and it paired perfectly with the juicy hot dog for a classic comfort food experience. The tavern itself had a cozy, laid-back atmosphere that made it a great place to unwind. The service was friendly and attentive, adding to the welcoming vibe. Whether you’re passing through or a local, Town Tavern is a solid spot to satisfy a comfort food craving.“

“Joshua gave us great service today. The trout was the best I ever eat and the prime rib was great. Never had Fried Devil Eggs before and they were good. Without a doubt we will go back.“

“Wonderful stay while volunteering in the community for hurricane relief. The food in the pub was excellent and I slept so good. I'm so glad I made the call to see if ya'll had room vs sleeping in my truck for 3 nights. Karaoke was a nice suprise end to a long day on Friday. I'll definitely be back. Thank you again for your hospitality, ya'll are truly a gift to Roan and the hiking community.“

“We stopped by the food truck on a whim today to try it since we had never had it before and we were more than happy with the food and the experience! He was sold out of most of his selections so we knew they had to be good! We got the cuban, acp and traditional and they were all fantastic! The sauce is such a different flavor and SO good! The owner I assume was so nice to us as well, gave my daughter stickers and tattoos while we waited. Highly recommend stopping and seeing these guys if you’re near their truck😍“

“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“

“super tasty food, awesome service, cool vibes… what’s not to like“

“Bonny is a fantastic person and waitress. Food was great. Thanks for the experience.“

“I actually stayed months over three years in this building under John’s tenure there. I have been back once since it was Hell Benders because of COVID .“

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

“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“

“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!!“

“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“

“Great coffee. Love the syrups and snacks. They even had gluten free“

“Always a great place to visit when we are in Beech. We rented our snowboard equipment this year from there. The manager of the rental shop was super helpful and great to talk to. I highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Great food. I really love the apple butter BBQ sauce on the pulled pork sandwich, the cole slaw is so fresh and the fudge, delightful.“

“Very rude host! Awesome waitress!“

“The chicken wings and ale house burger is outstanding! Friendly. relaxed atmosphere and a great assortment of craft beer.“

“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!“

“We can't say enough great things about this place. Our waitress was amazing and the food was beyond. Even down to the wing sauce she recommended. Definitely looking forward to coming back! It's worth the 2 hours drive!“

“Highly recommended. Great food. Great staff. Always friendly and enjoy every time I go“

“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.“