MSN Lifestyle: 50 Best Steakhouses in America
Gamekeeper has been named one of the 50 Best Steakhouses in America on MSN Lifestyle’s website. “Although Raleigh and Charlotte certainly have their fair share of steakhouses, you might want to wind your way up into the Appalachian mountains for more rustic ambience…”

The Gamekeeper Receives the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Award
OpenTable, who provides online dining reservations and guest management systems for restaurants, designated The Gamekeeper as one of the best restaurants in our area.  The  award is not random or subjective; OpenTable Diners’ Choice winners are selected according to real feedback from diners.

Named one of the “most delicious, chart-topping restaurant in the Tar Heel state” by Only In North Carolina.

“I have stumbled upon an alcoholic gem in the heart of the High Country. That gem, which by the way is one of the best restaurants in the region, is The Gamekeeper. What was once the cabin of the Camp Director of Yonahlossee, is now a haven for unique meats, amazing culinary creations and, yes, a damn impressive martini menu.”
—Sam Calhoun, Shout Magazine

Culture Trip Names The Gamekeeper
One of the Ten Best Restaurants in NC
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“I’ve been fortunate enough to dine at The Gamekeeper.  Trust me, it’s worth maneuvering a few curves to get here.”
—Katherine Touchstone Dickson, All About Women Magazine

“Over the past several years, the restaurant has come to be known not only for its game dishes – ostrich, buffalo, pheasant, venison – but also for an eclectic mix of traditional Southern and funky nouveau, with hints of Asian and a focus on locally and organically grown produce.”— Our State Magazine

Gamekeeper is honored to have received Wine Spectator's 2023 Award of Excellence

The Award of Excellence is given to restaurants offering well-curated lists with approximately 90 selections or more. These lists feature quality producers and wines that diners wouldn’t easily find at local wine stores and drink at home. These wine selections also match the restaurant’s cuisine in both style and pricing, giving guests a well-rounded experience. More…

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Turner South, Southern Living, Smoky Mountain Living, Charlotte Observer, Marquee Magazine, Greensboro News & Record, High Country Magazine, Our State Magazine, UNC-TV, WNRL-TV “Keeping up with the Joneses”, WNC Magazine, Trip Advisor, Yelp, Google+, Urban Spoon, Restaurants.com, Garden & Gun, Boone Independent Restaurants