Restaurants near Smitheys Creek Public Use Area

28 restaurants available nearby

A photo of The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop restaurant

1. The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

4.8

Exceptional(836)

Price: Moderate

• American • Blowing Rock

Booked 32 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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2. The Restaurant at the Embers

4.7

Exceptional(174)

Price: Expensive

• American • Blowing Rock

Booked 8 times today

An unforgettable dining experience in the Embers Hotel.

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3. Casa Rustica Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(2204)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Boone

Booked 6 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.

4. The BEACON Butcher Bar

4.7

Exceptional(615)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Boone

Booked 6 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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5. Chez Josephine Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(112)

Price: Moderate

• American • Dobson

Nestled in the foothills of the North Carolina mountains is a vineyard reminiscent of a French Hillside Vineyard. Located on the historic Brewer Mill site, overlooking the Roaring River is the Chez Josephine Restaurant. Enjoy the scenic river views from a cantilevered three-story high covered porch, while sipping a delicious glass of wine, and listening to the sounds of the Roaring River as it flows by. Our diners enjoy dining at our vineyard restaurant. We also have vacation rentals, event venues, and an RV park and are Harvest Hosts. We are close to Stone Mountain State Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and many other vineyards, distilleries, and breweries. Our vineyard has become a tourist destination and has been featured on NC Weekend programs, various magazines, and publications. In our backyard yet away from it all! For more details please go to our website www.roaringrivervineyards.com, and Facebook.

6. Basil's

new

4.5

Awesome(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.

7. The Gamekeeper

4.9

Exceptional(3427)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Boone

Booked 11 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!

8. Red Onion Cafe

4.3

Awesome(561)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Boone

Booked 2 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.

A photo of Reid's Cafe and Catering restaurant

9. Reid's Cafe and Catering

4.9

Exceptional(618)

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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10. Choplin's Restaurant

4.3

Awesome(1980)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cornelius

Booked 4 times today

Chef Wesley E. Choplin graduated from the prestigious Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York in 1997.Chef Wes, as he is fondly known in the industry, has been a sought after chef from his early years at world renowned Pinehurst Golf & Country Club. He quickly became popular for his "outside the box" mentality and later being recruited by many of North Carolina's best restaurants the last 25 years, ultimately becoming the renowned Chef that he is today. His passion for being a culinary artist is truly unmatched.With Anthony Bourdaine's mentorship at CIA, Chef Wes Choplin has surpassed and achieved many of his culinary goals and received awards for his talent and community service throughout North Carolina. Today, he is the Executive Chef and Owner of Choplin's Restaurant, a true institute, 14 years strong in the Lake Norman area which has gained popularity in the many surrounding cities.

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SandS
Charlotte •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Enjoyed delicious, freshly made food and had good service; definitely worth a return visit
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The BEACON Butcher BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Boone
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4.7
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MelaineVIP
New York City •31 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food as always! Chicken piccata is my go to entree and husband gets chicken Parmesan. Others in our party had the steak and scallop appetizer. Everyone raved about their delicious meals. Entrees are generous and plenty of leftovers to take home. Service is always superb. Decor is not fancy which gives it a rustic casual old charm. Reservations are a must or you can sit at the bar.
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Casa Rustica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boone
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4.4
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Tim
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Exception service via wait staff Great restarant
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The Restaurant at the EmbersPrice: Expensive• American• Blowing Rock
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4.7
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GwynnVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Caroline provided excellent service and interacted with our grandson in a very kind manner. The food and beverages never disappoint at Speckled Trout.
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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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Lici
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 Nov 2024
Lovely venue …glad I had made reservations. Lunch was good but given name of restaurant, I was surprised @ menu choices (nothing French?). There were 4 of us and 1 was not a wine drinker so it was nice that they had beer on the menu. We enjoyed it & will go back.
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Chez Josephine RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Dobson
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4.6

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28 restaurants available nearby

1. The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

2. The Restaurant at the Embers

3. Casa Rustica Restaurant

4. The BEACON Butcher Bar

5. Chez Josephine Restaurant

6. Basil's

7. The Gamekeeper

8. Red Onion Cafe

9. Reid's Cafe and Catering

10. Choplin's Restaurant

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