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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop, Blowing Rock, NC

The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

4.8
4.8
867 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Foreman

What 867 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Value

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighborhood gem

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop in Blowing Rock is a must-visit for lovers of fresh, flavorful trout dishes. Known for "amazing food, excellent service" and a "charming atmosphere," this restaurant delights with creative cocktails and delectable sides like smoked Gouda grits. Make reservations to enjoy this popular spot.

867 Reviews
  1. Robert

    Baltimore2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As first time diners, we thoroughly enjoyed the Speckled Trout. The service was attentive and friendly, the food was excellent and tasty. Great value! We will be back!

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  2. Jeff

    Western NC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and atmosphere were great. This is my second visit and I will continue to go there.

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    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently excellent! One of our favorite Blowing Rock eateries!

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  4. Christine VIP

    Treasure Coast12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the freshest trout. Love the new dessert menu and craft cocktails.

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  5. Anne

    Raleigh8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Trout was bland and undercooked (cornmeal)- even my Iowan mother said it was bland, spontaneously. We were seated clearly in the “family” (I.e. little kids) section (fair, we have little kids); it was loud (as in, too loud for our server to hear our orders early on an off season Thursday night) and feels very second rate. Still, some places have nice places to seat families with kids. Would not recommend for families with kids, or people looking for well/prepared trout. Otherwise, the menu is interesting and beyond the “kid section” the atmosphere and location are great, if you are sans kids and looking for those two things, this is your place!

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  6. Elizabeth

    St. Louis3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Best meal I’ve had in a long time ! Deviled eggs were delicious - better than expected as I like eggs, but woudl have chosen another app. (my husband wanted them.) Almond and cornmeal trout was delicious and the mustard greens were so tasty! Relished every bite . The chocolate chip tres leches cake was the best dessert I’ve had in a long time . I wanted more of everything. So good !

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at The Speckled Trout. Outstanding service as usual. We will be back again soon.

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  8. Dex

    Greensboro1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place, atmosphere, and food! Great time and selection!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Houston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t mind giving a review but I think Open table should not require additional message. In the future I am not as inclined to give a review.

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  10. Claudia

    Greensboro2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had the palometa trout with mac and cheese and collard greens. The seasoning on the trout was excellent, really enjoyed our meal! Our server, Olivia, was great at answering questions and helped us celebrate 3 birthdays with a piece of chocolate chip cake!

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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop is rated 4.8 stars by 867 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 28 times today
Google Map for The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

922 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-8279

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Foreman
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