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The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC

The Gamekeeper

4.9
4.9
3453 Reviews
$50 and over
American
3005 Shull's Mill Road, Boone, NC 28607

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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 3,453 people are saying

The Gamekeeper 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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 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

    Romantic

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Gamekeeper, nestled in a stunning mountain setting, offers a "memorable experience" with "unique and sophisticated offerings." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "fantastic service," highlighting dishes like emu tartare and bison short rib. Perfect for special occasions, the restaurant is praised for its "cozy atmosphere" and "extensive wine list."
3,453 Reviews
  1. Laurie VIP

    Charlotte10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We will keep coming back — everything was stellar as always!

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  2. Jodie

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the Gamekeeper. The food never disappoints and the staff are always so friendly and supportive. 🙌🏼

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  3. James & Sarah

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fine dining with friendly service. Great place to celebrate a special event in your life.

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  4. Arlene

    Richmond1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely wonderful experience. From a drink at the bar before dinner until we left was first class. Our waitress, Tanya, was knowledgeable and spent time explaining the various dishes. The food was delicious and was more than just dining, it was a memorable experience. We will definitely go back as there were several dishes on the menu we wanted to try. We also took quite a few pictures as the decor was so unique. Thank you for a great experience.

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  5. Nichole

    Charleston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were impeccable. My advice, be adventurous, as the menu presents an opportunity to try something you have probably never tried before. The services was fantastic, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy and everything you want from fine dining in the mountains. It was a tad pricey, but worth every penny, you only live once!

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  6. Donna

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was exceptional from the time we arrived until we left! Everyone there was so warm and friendly! Highly recommend for special occasions!

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  7. Carolina VIP

    Charlotte4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful, the food was perfection. But the bread pudding wasn’t the same

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  8. Mark

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A jewel and institution in WNC. Even traditional offerings have interesting twists. Very difficult to create such unique and sophisticated offerings. Beautiful location, great service and an outstanding menu. If you are wine oriented, 2024 WS Award so menu will have good diversity of selections.

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  9. Sarah

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I celebrated our anniversary at Gamekeeper. The service was great, everyone was extremely friendly. The food and drinks were all delicious! Overall a great experience.

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  10. Debra

    Raleigh5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first experience at The Gamekeeper and it was wonderful. We were immediately welcomed and every question we had was answered. The menu was unique and the food had amazing flavors. It was a little noisy but didn’t deter us from having a good time. It is a must if you’re in the area. We will definitely be back.

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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 Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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
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