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For over 50 years, Dan’l Boone Inn has been serving Boone and the high country delicious homecooked meals, just like you remember at grandma’s house. Our family style meals begin with a salad in the summer and soup in the winter. Three meats and five vegetables are served along with biscuits, preserves, dessert and beverage. A full family style breakfast is served on Saturdays and Sundays.
Dan’l Boone Inn has recently been honored by both Southern Living Magazine and Our State Magazine for our country cuisine. The restaurant placed third in Southern Living in the reader’s choice awards for country cooking restaurants. We also won first place among readers of Our State Magazine for Family Dining/Country Cooking and third place under Best Restaurant in North Carolina.
In early 2008, Sam and Alyce Ratchford purchased the two-year-old Vidalia from their friend and former co-worker. They quickly focused the menu around North Carolina products, fresh local produce, and expanded the wine list. Vidalia quickly outgrew its original 45 seat capacity prompting an expansion in the winter of 2015. When Vidalia reopened, the Ratchford’s had added seventy-five additional seats, a screened-in, covered porch, a full bar and a wall of wine. Their mission to source locally and provide high-end North Carolina cuisine in a casual, upscale space remains today.
he Red Onion is a local business that was established in 1985 by Danny and Suzette Mauney. Our restaurant is located right across the street from Appalachian State and we serve lunch and dinner seven days a week. We have been a part of the community for almost thirty years and believe that there’s no place quite like Boone!
Many of our special and entree menu items are made with local foods grown by the executive chef and other local farms. Red Onion features a lunch menu, large children’s menu and, during the summer months, a covered open-air patio for dining. For your health and dining pleasure, our entire restaurant is smoke-free.
Prime Selections
Sophisticated Ambiance
Craft & Import Beers
Extensive Wine List
Seasonal Specialties
Boone’s original Japanese Steak House and Sushi Bar, Makoto’s is the Best Tasting Show in Town! Watch as our expert chefs perform their culinary magic table-side or for a more intimate dining experience, dine in our sushi bar. Since 1981, Makoto’s of Boone has been providing area residents and visitors with a facility for a unique dining experience. Makoto’s offers a rare combination of exceptional food prepared by expert and entertaining chefs in a relaxing atmosphere, all at reasonable prices. Makoto’s has been an Appalachian State post-game tradition for almost 40 years. Perfect for your family dinner or that first date, come by and see what people in The High Country have been talking about. Makoto’s seats on a first come first served basis. No reservations. Contact us at 828-264-7976 for all other inquiries.
No-frills Japanese joint set in a strip mall focusing on grilled meats & seafood in pared-down digs.
Amazingly fresh and delicious! Perfect for lunch or dinner. Everything is cooked to order, takes roughly ten minutes. This is a take out only place. I was home in 10 minutes and the food was still hot and delicious. The staff is friendly. The order was correct. If you get Fajitas, you may want to order more tortillas because you only get two with the meal.
Mellow Mushroom makes the best pizza in Boone, North Carolina. Our outdoorsy restaurant is located on W. King Street, next to Eggers Law Firm. Mellow is a favorite among locals in Hillcrest, Lenoir, Banner Elk, Foscoe, Todd, West Jefferson, and the surrounding areas. Craving pizza? Maybe it’s time to try something a little more unique. We’re known for our homemade crust and stone-baked pizzas with bold combinations. And if we can make pizza special, just imagine what we can do with a munchie, salad, calzone, or even a burger. Are you hungry yet? Definitely. Take your pick from our selection of 30 draft beers and our tasty, handcrafted cocktails. And, many of our pizzas can be made gluten-free or vegan.
Join us for some amazing, authentic BBQ, great desserts, made fresh daily, and stay for great music and fellowship on the weekends.
Casa Rustica fuses old-world Italian cuisine with the fresh flavors of the High Country. Since opening in 1981, Casa Rustica has become one of the most beloved restaurants in the area featuring global Italian fare with intimate fireside dining. Casa Rustica offers live music on Thursday nights. We feature live jazz with Todd Wright and Andy Page. Come dine with us and enjoy the wonderful sounds these talented musicians have to offer.
We are located in the heart of the NC High Country. Specializing in Southwest Carribean Soulfood, we are proud to offer a variety of food to please all appetites. At Coyote Kitchen we offer antibiotic and hormone free meat options, eco-friendly ocean fishes, vegetarian and vegan dining options, savory daily specials, and flavors to die for! Browse our MENU to find out what all we have to offer. COYOTE KITCHEN is a family owned business located in Boone, NC.
Pepper’s Restaurant and Bar was established in 1975, serving the High Country its first taste of the highest quality deli sandwiches. From
its humble beginnings, Pepper’s Restaurant has expanded into a full-service restaurant and bar with a menu boasting Certified Angus Beef, wild caught seafood, savory pasta dishes, alongside Pepper’s Restaurant favorites like the famous Pepper’s French Onion Soup, Jean Lawsons, Fried Mushrooms, and Onion Rings!
Keeping with a tradition that Jack Pepper started in 1975, Pepper’s remains committed to minimizing its effects on the environment. Pepper’s was the first restaurant in Boone to go 100% smoke-free and the first to recycle all glass, plastic, cardboard, and aluminum. In 2013 Pepper’s adopted compostable take-out containers made from recycled sources! The Bar at Pepper’s is home to the best local beer selection in town! There is a careful selection of unique craft brews available from local breweries and the best in the industry. Pepper’s has all ABC permits and enjoys one of the areas best whiskey selections. Many fine wines are available, with the menu rotating regularly.
Please call ahead for parties of 6 or more! Doing so will significantly reduce your wait time. Pepper’s accepts reservations for parties of 5 or more.
Pepper’s Restaurant & Bar makes all food to order. This commitment to quality may increase wait times while we’re busy. We believe that its worth the wait! Please be patient with our staff as we are committed to serving the highest quality food with the best service.
Eleven80 Eatery features two relaxing lounges to unwind from your day and a full bar serving a variety of crafted cocktails and spirits. The restaurant features a community table perfect for large gatherings, as well as plenty of traditional seating for families and smaller parties. Serving a wide variety of small plates, ranging from the lobsta dog to chicken & waffles, as well as larger courses featuring a modern American cuisine with eclectic twists, Eleven80 Eatery is perfect for any occasion or appetite!
The first Macado’s restaurant was opened in 1978 by Richard Macher in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. It soon became popular for its eclectic ambiance of cartoon, antique, and local nostalgic decor, as well as its wide array of hearty yet modestly-priced sandwiches, subs, and entrees.
Popular with the college crowd, the restaurant opened additional locations near Virginia Tech, Radford University, and Roanoke College. Locations were added at the rate of one or two per year, including those in neighboring West Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee.
Macado’s just recently opened its newest location in Winchester, Virginia.
The already-lengthy menu has been changed and expanded over the years, and several events have grown in popularity, such as the Macado’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Party and the Macado’s Halloween Party. Loyal customers have made Macado’s part of their own traditions as well!
Our dinner menu features cured meats & cheeses, elegant salads, Neapolitan rustic pizzas, handmade pasta & grilled whole fish. From the bar, we emphasize natural wines, & hand crafted cocktails. spacious indoor & outdoor dining.
Pizza, sandwiches & Italian entrees in a casual, booth-lined dining room with a bar.