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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
827 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 53 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!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • 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
  • Phone number
    (828) 295-9819
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Foreman
  • Neighborhood
    Blowing Rock
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 827 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop in Blowing Rock offers an outstanding dining experience with "excellent trout" dishes, a "great selection of beers," and "spectacular service." Guests rave about the "freshest trout" and "crafty cocktails." The welcoming atmosphere and live music enhance the experience, making this a "must-visit" spot.

828 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    VIP

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great meal. Great service. Trout and grits are the best combo

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  2. Joe

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. Food and service is amazing!

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  3. Meaghan

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We had an early Saturday night dinner and decided to reserve the morning of and of course could not get main dining room. We ended up eating on the covered porch, which I don’t recommend if you have little ones or get cold easily. The almond crusted trout was good. I’d like to see healthier options on the kids menu instead of all junk. The collard greens had way too much vinegar and I sent it back to the kitchen and I asked them if they could replace it with any other vegetable. They brought the street corn which tasted good and had a nice presentation.

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  4. laurin

    VIP

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing as always. Such a high quality of food and service and ambiance.

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  5. Morgan

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great anniversary dinner! Excellent food and drinks with a chill environment

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  6. Cindy

    Nashville

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We had reservations. Arrived on time and were seated promptly. We waited at our table 20 minutes and were never acknowledged or even given water. When we noticed people who arrived after us were already being waited on, we left.

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  7. Jillian

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing! Staff was friendly! Can’t wait to return

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  8. Kim

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We started with the Hikers Platter. It was a nice mix of cheese, meats, fruit, and olives, the bread was awesome. My husband had chicken and dumplings and I had the white bean soup. Both were excellent and hit the spot on a cold evening. Our server, Beth was attentive and did a great job of getting our food and drinks out with impeccable timing. 

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an amazing lunch! Best chicken and dumplings ever!

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  10. Kelly

    VIP

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was really good and our waitress was very nice! We sat on the outdoor covered porch area, which was really a little quieter than inside, which we enjoyed! We definitely will be back.

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FAQs

The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop is rated 4.8 stars by 827 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 53 times today
Google Map for The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

922 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-8279

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Blowing Rock
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Southern, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Foreman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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