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The BEACON Butcher Bar
Price: Expensive•Contemporary Italian•4.8(635)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.Basil's
Price: Moderate•American•4.5(15)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.
Chef Scott Ottinger brings his years of experience to our changing menu, offering pasta as well as interesting entree and salad options.
Tuesday nights feature trivia as well as half priced glasses of wine. Wednesdays feature free wine tastings from 5:30-7:30. Drop by between 5:30-7:30 to taste! Weekends often feature pairing menus on Fridays/Saturdays, with Sunday brunch weekly from 11-3. We hope to see you!
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- DDebraRaleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoThis was our first experience at The Gamekeeper and it was wonderful. We were immediately welcomed and every question we had was answered. The menu was unique and the food had amazing flavors. It was a little noisy but didn’t deter us from having a good time. It is a must if you’re in the area. We will definitely be back.More infoThe GamekeeperPrice: Very Expensive• American• Boone•4.9
- NNathalieCharlotte •5 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoLovely meal with attentive service from Isabel in a nice setting.More infoThe Restaurant at the EmbersPrice: Expensive• American• Blowing Rock•4.7
- RRosemaryVIPAtlanta •3 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoFabulous dining experience tonight. Chef hit the nail on the head, waitress was phenomenal, and Todd and Andy played very enjoyable jazz. Thanks for a wonderful evening! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!More infoCasa Rustica RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• Boone•4.4
- LlauraAsheville / Western North Carolina •6 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoThis was our first experience at the Beacon and it did not disappoint. We had lamb kebabs and buffalo meatballs for an appetizer. They were delicious, but would have really appreciated the server letting us know that the metal skewers were hot before we touch them. We also had fillet, lamb chops and Alaskan trout, and it was fabulous. We had a wonderful table and we had live acoustic guitar, but we were easily able to talk and it wasn’t too loud – it was just right. Wonderful time great service. Would highly recommend.More infoThe BEACON Butcher BarPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Boone•4.8
- BBarbara1 review5.0Dined on Mar 26, 2025The staff was attentive, food was delicious, and they were attributed to our 3 year old grandson’s food and beverage needs. The wine tasing was also quite good. Friendly local vibe and quite good!More infoBasil'sPrice: Moderate• American• Boone•4.5
Discover Boone
Boone is a culinary highlight of the Blue Ridge Mountains region. The city features a wide variety of casual buffets, which is a popular option for the younger crowd. Diners especially love to eat at these buffets with friends and family on the weekends. The assortment of food includes pasta, meatloaf, sautéed vegetables, and more. European restaurants are also common in Boone. These upscale bistros often have both European and American food in one setting for a unique dining experience. You can mix appetizers with entrees to create an incredible lineup for dinner. Afterward, head to European cafes for desserts or pastries.
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Child friendly restaurants in Boone include Casa Rustica Restaurant, The Gamekeeper and The BEACON Butcher Bar
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