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The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC

The Gamekeeper

4.9
4.9
3405 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
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!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 963-7400
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Smith
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that very comfortably seats 25 guests.
  • Neighborhood
    Boone
  • Cross street
    100 yards up Shulls Mill Rd from the entrance to Yonahlossee
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gamekeeper offers a "wonderful experience" with a unique menu featuring game meats like elk, emu, and bison, "delicious food," and "top-notch service." Nestled in the scenic Boone/Blowing Rock mountains, it boasts "great atmosphere," "romantic and quaint" ambiance, and attentive staff, making it a "must-visit" destination.

3,405 Reviews
  1. Josh

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another outstanding experience at the Gamekeeper. Service and food were top notch. While this isn’t a kid’s restaurant, my 8 year old made his first trip on this visit. He loved the emu and the mixed game grill. In his words “they should give an award to whoever cooked this bird”. 

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  2. Dr. Alan

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An excellent meal, impeccable service. Already reserved for our next trip to Boonr.

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  3. Sarah

    Pittsburgh

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The wait staff was excellent, our primary server had great suggestions for non alcoholic drinks and went out of her way to find a non dairy dessert option.

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  4. Micah

    Charleston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Severely OVERRATED. Food is mediocre and unimpressive for the price and service was horrible. We were very disappointed we wasted our evening there.

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  5. Jason

    Charleston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great time and always great food. Look forward to going back.

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  6. Cyn

    Raleigh

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food as always. Shay and the rest of the crew provided excellent service.

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  7. Emily

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was wonderful! The staff, valet, waiters and bartenders were all great! We were well taken care of and all of our entrees were delicious!

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  8. Keith

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gamekeeper is in list of preferred restaurnts. The atmosphere, service, and food quality are all excellent and we will be back!

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  9. Sam

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding, the house beautiful and well appointed, the menu original, the execution of the kitchen perfect, and all the wait staff worked well together, not missing a detail. Give the restaurant a six out of five stars. Charlotte is not the culinary center of the universe, but it would stand at the top of the dining world if it was here.

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  10. Mark

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure to dine there. It has never disappointed. Food and service were excellent.

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FAQs

The Gamekeeper is rated 4.9 stars by 3405 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for The Gamekeeper

3005 Shull's Mill Road, Boone, NC 28607

Additional information

  • Cross street
    100 yards up Shulls Mill Rd from the entrance to Yonahlossee
  • Neighborhood
    Boone
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tyler Smith
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (828) 963-7400
  • Private party facilities
    We have a private dining room that very comfortably seats 25 guests.
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