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The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC

The Gamekeeper

4.9
4.9
3413 Reviews
$50 and over
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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 3,413 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

  • 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.

3,413 Reviews
  1. Savannah

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Gamekeeper never disappoints! The presentation is always amazing. The food, from appetizer to dessert, was delicious!

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  2. Jeff

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming for the past 3 years with friends and something has definitely changed. The potato soup used to be to die for but what we had tonight tasted like it came out of a can, definitely not the same portion . The menu was limited and very disappointing. In the past I have enjoyed all the different exotic meats. Tonight I ordered the antelope meatballs and they were the worst thing I’ve eaten there. My wife ordered the beet and blue cheese salad and it was a smaller portion and the taste was not the same. I also have a shellfish allergy and for the first time there was shellfish on the menu and it is all fried in the same fryer limiting the menu for me even more. We will be looking for another place to eat for our yearly special treat.

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  3. Heather

    Greensboro

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved this place! We came specifically for the weekend to dine here, and it did not disappoint. We rented an airbnb across the street and walked over for dinner. We started with the Korean meatballs—savory and sweet. Then he had the Bleu salad, and then I had the venison osso buco and he had the elk. The meat was so well prepared, with complementary sides. Then we shared the pumpkin cheesecake. Portions were ample, i left with half of mine. Also warm bread and olive oil. Wine and a cocktail. It was 10 out of 10! Highly recommend. One of my favorite dinners of the year.

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  4. Mark

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect restaurant for a anniversary or birthday celebration. Food was incredible and the service was fantastic!

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  5. Brittany

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a wonderful experience celebrating my husbands birthday!

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  6. Beth

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the Gamekeeper gives a dining experience that is wonderful. Flawless service, excellent food,and beautiful dining room. My favorite restaurant.

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  7. Colleen

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Some of the best food we have eaten as a group. We tried a lot and shared a lot. Drinks were phenomenal as well, and service was fantastic!

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  8. Alan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and impeccable service. A great place for celebrating.

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  9. Noah

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place to have a meal. Service was excellent, they brought us the wrong drinks once but it was quickly taken care of. Food was some of the best I’ve ever had.

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  10. Josh

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    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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FAQs

The Gamekeeper is rated 4.9 stars by 3413 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 14 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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