Restaurants near Mountain Empire Motel

15 restaurants available nearby

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1. The BEACON Butcher Bar

4.7

Exceptional(612)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Boone

Booked 8 times today

The Beacon Butcher Bar is a labor of love from Tina Houston, owner of Reid’s Café & Catering Co., established here in the High Country since 1999. The Beacon is located in the heart of Boone, NC adjacent to the iconic Water Wheel. Just as we value beautiful ingredients in our catering, The Beacon adheres to a similar message. In the kitchen, we value the fashion from scratch details as small as the aiolis and dressings we use, to the housemade desserts and pastries, cured and smoked meats, and naturally fermented pickles. Behind the bar, we strive for innovation and discovery from our unique and inspiring cocktails. We work within the seasons of the Blue Ridge to present a deliberate and thoughtful menu. We love the intentional, the specific, the well-cared-for. Respectively, our market offers a unique selection of local goods and treats. From our featured cloister honey to housemade single origin chocolates, we present the craft and exceptionality of local, artisanal talent.

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2. Casa Rustica Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2204)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boone

Booked 11 times today

Casa Rustica is Boone"s authentic Italian restaurant since 1981. We offer a wide selection of entrees including fresh pastas, chicken, veal, seafood and steaks. Our nightly specials complement our menu and our homemade desserts are not to be missed. Visit the La Bouca Lounge where the menu offers original sandwiches and flat-bread pizzas. Casa Rustica provides a cozy atmosphere in a log cabin setting. Come for romantic fireside dining or bring the whole family and enjoy our friendly and prompt service.

3. The Gamekeeper

4.9

Exceptional(3425)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Boone

Booked 5 times today

You haven't fully experienced the Blowing Rock, NC region until you've dined at The Gamekeeper. It's a true gourmet restaurant with an engaging blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm. Famous for an evolving menu that blends the traditional with the exotic, The Gamekeeper features a selection of perfectly prepared game plus a range of continental and American entrees. Acclaimed chef and owner Ken Gordon brings tremendous warmth and skill to the table treating you more as friends than guests. You'll experience a meal to remember that includes fine wines, decadent desserts, and a generous serving of personal attention. You'll leave happy and impressed with a desire to return soon!

4. Red Onion Cafe

4.3

Awesome(561)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boone

Booked 4 times today

A Boone Restaurant Offering Food to Feel Good About. One of the classic restaurants in Boone NC, the Red Onion Café opens daily at 11am and serves continuously into the evening. Across from Appalachian State University on Highway 321 near downtown Boone, the restaurant offers convenient dining for Appalachian football and basketball games and other campus events. The Red Onion Café is unique among Boone restaurants, offering a menu stocked with one-of-a-kind items such as the Artichoke Dip appetizer, our famous blond brownie - the Horace Cookie, weekly dinner specials, vegetarian meals, lunch specials, pasta, pizza, salads, a large children's menu and homemade desserts.

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5. Hickory, at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards

4.7

Exceptional(340)

Price: Expensive

• American • Bristol

Booked 2 times today

Hickory at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards is the signature restaurant from acclaimed Chef Travis Milton, offering the finest dining in the region. The menu is inspired by his Appalachian heritage, culture, and traditions and uses locally sourced produce to create the freshest and most unique flavors your tastebuds have ever experienced. Located on the ground floor of The Inn, a boutique luxury property with 28 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, you will enjoy breathtaking views of the rolling hills, lake, and vineyards, whether sitting at the vast bar enjoying a craft cocktail, in the private dining room for that special evening, being awed at the Chef’s Table, or being treated to a wine tasting in our wine cellar that boasts a 1700 bottle curated wine collection, including Nicewonder Vineyards’ own award-winning wines. From the breakfast meeting to start the day, midday snacks, or celebrating a special occasion for dinner, the Hickory team will make your experience unforgettable.

6. Basil's

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4.6

Exceptional(7)

Price: Moderate

• American • Boone

Fresh pasta, no bologna! Sandwiches, soups, salads, and scratch made pasta at lunch. More pasta at night with other entree options. 20 taps of craft beer, full bar, constantly changing wine selection thanks to our Wednesday night tastings.

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7. The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

4.8

Exceptional(834)

Price: Moderate

• American • Blowing Rock

Booked 51 times today

In the 1950s, The Speckled Trout was a place to stop and fill up your gas tank. Now, you can fill up on fresh mountain trout, soup beans, and hoecakes and wash it down with local farm beer or fresh rosé. We explore the roots of Appalachian food and beverage culture and re-create it in our kitchen by preserving and reviving ingredients of our local heritage.Join us at The Speckled Trout for a taste of locally sourced regional fare by Chef Michael Foreman and warm hospitality that will keep y'all coming back!

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8. Reid's Cafe and Catering

4.9

Exceptional(617)

Price: Expensive

• American • Banner Elk

Booked 2 times today

Reid’s Cafe is located in beautiful Sugar Mountain, NC. We love the intentional, the specific, and the well-cared-for. We work closely with our local farms and purveyors to curate fresh, seasonal menus that feature regionally sourced meats, a rotation of fresh oysters and select seafood. All of our breads, pastas, and pastries are prepared in-house daily. Our Bar offers local beers, seasonal craft cocktails, and a well chosen wine selection. We are currently operating under all Covid-19 restrictions and following all CDC and local guidelines. The health and safety of our guests and our staff is our #1 priority. Outdoor reservations are by phone only. We look forward to seeing you.

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9. Red Lobster - Bristol

4.2

Awesome(10)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Roanoke

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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10. The Restaurant at the Embers

4.7

Exceptional(172)

Price: Expensive

• American • Blowing Rock

Booked 13 times today

An unforgettable dining experience in the Embers Hotel.

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MollyVIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food and service were outstanding. All of our entrees came out quickly and were delicious as was the speciality cocktails.
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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle ShopPrice: Moderate• American• Blowing Rock
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4.8
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Shon
Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Another great meal for four in our group. Payton was a great waitress and Kristi was very pleasant when we arrived taking us to our table by the fireplace which we love. Krista seems to have a very organized staff all working very well together. Chicken parm and seafood ala vodka were great dishes and I had a great margarita. Our experience is always wonderful and this one of our favorite restaurants.
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Casa Rustica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boone
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4.4
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MaryVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Gamekeeper was fabulous as always! Tanner, our server artfully directed us through our choices of food and libations. A cozy table by the fire and no pressure to leave until we were ready after s scrumptious dessert and coffee. A wonderful welcome memory to 2025!!
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The GamekeeperPrice: Very Expensive• American• Boone
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4.9
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PamVIP
Charlotte •104 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The kitchen was a bit slow tonight, but service from Beck was attentive and the food was great as usual. The French Onion Soup gets a gold star. It's never salty, always delicious with oohy gooey cheese. My partner loved the fish tacos.
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Red Onion CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Boone
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4.3
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Texas
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Outstanding! The food, drinks, ambience, service was fabulous!! We will definitely be going back.
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The BEACON Butcher BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Boone
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4.7

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. The BEACON Butcher Bar

2. Casa Rustica Restaurant

3. The Gamekeeper

4. Red Onion Cafe

5. Hickory, at Nicewonder Farm & Vineyards

6. Basil's

7. The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

8. Reid's Cafe and Catering

9. Red Lobster - Bristol

10. The Restaurant at the Embers

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