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The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC

The Gamekeeper

4.9
4.9
3449 Reviews
$50 and over
American
3005 Shull's Mill Road, Boone, NC 28607

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 9 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 3,449 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 offers an unforgettable dining experience with "wonderful service", "unique and sophisticated offerings", and a "beautiful location". Guests rave about the "exceptional food", extensive wine selection, and the welcoming atmosphere. The staff's attentiveness and professionalism enhance every visit, making it a "must-visit" spot in the Boone area.

3,449 Reviews
  1. Mark

    Atlanta6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    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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  2. Sarah

    Charlotte1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. 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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  4. Sam VIP

    Greensboro6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the Gamekeeper, the staff where great and made our experience even the more enjoyable!

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  5. Benjamin VIP

    Charlotte7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our dinner was outstanding! The Gamekeeper staff out-do themselves every time! The rack of lamb was fabulous! Apple strudel dessert was just sinful! We will see you again soon.

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  6. Lane

    Western NC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Emu Tartare had me hearing angels Bloody Amazing

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  7. Adria

    Greensboro2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went to the Gamekeeper for our anniversary. We loved it. The place sits high in the mountains with beautiful views. There is indoor and outdoor seating. The service was top notch and the food was delicious. We will definitely be back.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gamekeeper is our must-go-to dining spot every trip to the high country. From the cocktails to the food to the service, everything is terrific. You won’t even find friendlier valet service anyplace else. On this particular visit, our only “surprise” was the lack of anything really exotic or unusual on the menu. What we did have was superb but those one or two odd dinner choices were absent this time. More reason for another visit!

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  9. Joe

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and beautiful spot for a Special dinner.

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  10. JimL

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the valet, the hostesses, to all of the servers, we were totally blessed! Their combined attention to our needs and the special occasion we were celebrating was superb. They made us feel like family.  Every aspect of what they did, exceeded our expectations! 

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 9 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 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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