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The BEACON Butcher Bar, Boone, NC

The BEACON Butcher Bar

4.8 (648)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian
125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC 28607

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Innovative
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 865-0087
  • Website
    http://www.boonebeacon.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef REESE GAMBLE
  • Location
    125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC 28607
  • Neighborhood
    Boone
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 648 people are saying

The BEACON Butcher Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The BEACON Butcher Bar in Boone offers a "pleasant ambience" with a cozy fireplace and live music. Guests praise the "exceptional service" and "delicious food," including standout dishes like the osso bucco and charred Caesar salad. Though some find it pricey, many consider it "worth it" for special occasions.
648 Reviews

  1. Raymond

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a solid little place, excellent food and staff.

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  2. Rosi

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We very much enjoyed our food, service and hospitality. Highly recommend. Great music as well!

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  3. MIchele VIP

    Orlando35 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience at the Beacon. From friendly knowledgeable service to delicious creative food. Our favorite spot in Boone to dine as adults!

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  4. Joe

    Washington DC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thanks for helping us enjoy the Kentucky Derby and our wedding anniversary. And, the food was exceptional.

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  5. Natalie VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Sat at the bar and had Maddy take care of us. Excellent food, service and ambience.

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  6. Gayle VIP

    Tallahassee1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu is fantastic. Lots of choices. Food is gourmet delicious and beautifully presented. Jazz on Tuesdays a plus. We r locals and will be returning often.

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  7. Dustin

    Kansas City8 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a reservation and it took well over an hour to get our food with no update or acknowledgment that it was taking so long. Our entire dinner took nearly 2 hours. Poor service. Wife’s pasta entree was very good, salads were very good. My meat entree was tough and only came with meat. The additional side came out so overcooked it was sent back.

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  8. Laura Beth

    Raleigh15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Beacon, and we absolutely love it. The ambience is pleasant with modern decor. Waitstaff is very friendly. We ordered 2 appetizers, the mussels and tuna crudo, both were excellent. We also had the bread basket, and it was some of the best bread I’ve ever had. We were filling up so decided to share a pizza and just yum! We will continue to go back to Beacon and recommend it highly.

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  9. Todd

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent service and delicious food, highly recommend the osso bucco!

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  10. Tabetha

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience, excellent food, and attentive staff!

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FAQs

The BEACON Butcher Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 865-0087.

The BEACON Butcher Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 648 OpenTable diners.

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

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  3. Asheville / Western North Carolina
  4. Boone / Banner Elk
  5. Boone

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Booked 6 times today
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125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC 28607

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Boone
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef REESE GAMBLE
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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