Within 10 miles of ASM in Blowing Rock and Boone — there are almost 100 restaurants, and a greater selection of casual and fine dining than perhaps any ski destination in the Eastern United States.
Listed below are 50 of the area’s top restaurants. Over 80% of them are privately owned, non-chain restaurants that represent the unique character of the Blowing Rock / Boone area. You are likely to meet the owner when visiting most of these restaurants. Please note that many have a varied menu that goes beyond the cuisine classification that they have been placed in.
**Note that hours and status may vary from what is listed below. ASM advises to always call ahead to confirm**
| NAME AND ADDRESS | CUISINE TYPE | PRICE* | MILES FROM ASM |
| Appalachian Ski Mtn’s Restaurant 940 Ski Mountain Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-7828 | American | $$ | 0 mi. |
| Bella’s Italian 190 Boone Heights Dr. Boone, NC 28607 828-263-9200 | Italian | $$ | 6.8 mi. |
| Best Cellar 203 Sunset Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-3466 | Fine Dining | $$$$ | 3.6 mi. |
| Bistro Roca Antlers Bar 203 Sunset Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-4008 | Fine Dining | $$$ | 3.6 mi. |
| Black Cat Burrito 127 South Depot St. Boone, NC 28607 828-263-9511 | Southwest | $$ | 8.8 mi. |
| Casa Rustica 1348 Highway 105 Boone, NC 28605 828-262-5128 | Italian Fine Dining | $$$ | 7.8 mi. |
| Chestnut Grille at Green Park Inn 9239 Valley Blvd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-414-9230 | American | $$$ | 4.8 mi. |
| China Wok 205 New Market Center Boone, NC 28607 828-263-0588 | Chinese | $$ | 8.5 mi. |
| Clean Eatz 273 Boone Heights Dr. Boone, NC 28607 828-265-2355 | Casual Dining | $$ | 6.6 mi. |
| Cobo Sushi Bistro 161 Howard St. Suite B Boone, NC 28607 828-386-1201 | Japanese | $$$ | 8.6 mi. |
| Coyote Kitchen 200 Southgate Dr. Boone, NC 28605 828-265-4041 | Southwest | $$$ | 7.0 mi. |
| Daniel Boone Inn Restaurant 130 Hardin St. Boone, NC 28607 828-264-8657 | Casual Dining | $$$ | 8.2 mi. |
| Dos Amigos 187 New Market Center Boone, NC 28607 828-265-1674 | Mexican | $$ | 8.5 mi. |
| The Restaurant at Embers Hotel 124 Morningside Drive Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-372-8000 | Fine Dining | $$$$ | 3.7 mi. |
| Gamekeeper Restaurant 3005 Shull’s Mill Rd. Boone, NC 28607 828-963-7400 | Fine Dining | $$$$ | 7.7 mi. |
| Gideon Ridge Inn Restaurant 202 Gideon Ridge Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-3644 | Fine Dining | $$$$ | 4.7 mi. |
| Hokkaido Japanese Restaurant 1824 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 828-263-0350 | Japanese | $$ | 6.5 mi. |
| The Local 179 Howard St. Boone, NC 28607 828-266-2179 | American | $$$ | 8.6 mi. |
| Los Arcoiris Mexican Restaurant 168 Boone Heights Dr. Boone, NC 28607 828-264-7770 | Mexican | $$ | 6.8 mi. |
| Macado’s Restaurant & Tavern 539 W King St. Boone, NC 28607 828-264-1375 | Casual Dining | $$ | 8.6 mi. |
| Makoto Seafood & Steak House of Japan 2124 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 828-264-7976 | Japanese | $$$$ | 6.2 mi. |
| Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers 946 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-3399 | Italian | $$ | 3.7 mi. |
| Mike’s Inland Seafood 174 Jefferson Rd. Boone, NC 28607 828-262-5605 | Seafood | $$$ | 8.8 mi. |
| Moon Thai Sushi Restaurant 7179 Valley Boulevard Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-9855 | Asian | $$$ | 2.6 mi. |
| Outback Steakhouse 8280 Valley Blvd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-6283 | Steakhouse | $$$ | 3.8 mi. |
| The Peddler Steakhouse 1972 Blowing Rock Rd. Boone, NC 28607 828-264-4433 | Steakhouse | $$$$ | 6.3 |
| Pepper’s Restaurant 240 Shadowline Dr. Boone, NC 28607 828-262-1250 | Casual Dining | $$ | 6.9 mi. |
| Red Onion Café 227 Hardin Street Boone, NC 28607 828-264-5470 | Casual Dining | $$ | 8.1 mi. |
| Rowland’s Restaurant at Westglow Spa 2845 US Hwy 221 South Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-4463 | Fine Dining | $$$$ | 6.1 |
| Six Pence Pub 1121 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-3155 | Casual Dining | $$$ | 3.8 mi. |
| The Speckled Trout Café 922 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-9819 | Casual/Seafood | $$$ | 3.6 mi. |
| Southern Comforts 870 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-3869 | Casual Dining | $$$ | 3.2 mi. |
| Storie Street Grill 1167 Main St. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-7075 | Casual Dining | $$$ | 3.9 mi. |
| The Table at Crestwood 3236 Shulls Mill Rd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-963-6646 | Fine Dining | $$$$ | 7.7 mi. |
| Timberlake’s Restaurant & Headwaters Pub at Chetola 185 Chetola Lake Dr. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-5506 | Fine Dining | $$$$ | 3.7 mi. |
| Troy’s Diner 1286 NC Hwy 105 Boone, NC 28607 828-265-1344 | Casual Dining | $$ | 7.7 mi. |
| Twigs 7956 Valley Blvd. Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-5050 | Fine Dining | $$$$ | 3.5 mi. |
| Vidalia 831 West King St. Boone, NC 28607 828-263-9176 | Casual Dining | $$$ | 8.9 mi. |
| Woodlands 8304 Valley Boulevard Blowing Rock, NC 28605 828-295-3651 | Barbeque | $$ | 3.8 mi. |
| Wild Craft Eatery 506 W King St. Boone, NC 28607 828-262-5000 | American | $$$ | 8.6 mi. |
MEAL COST CLASSIFICATION: $$: Most entrees < $10 | $$$: Most entrees $10 – $20| $$$$: Most entrees $20+
Not listed below are numerous local fast food restaurants, including Hardees, Wendy’s, Burger King, KFC, Bojangles, Back Yard Burger, Pizza Hut, Papa John’s, Long John Silvers, Arby’s, McDonald’s, Subway, and Taco Bell.
Also of note is our amazing slopeside restaurant, which offers homemade daily specials and many healthy food choices. For more information, visit Restaurant Specials.
