an adventure in fine dining
Dinner Service: Wednesday–Sunday 5-10pm
Our Bar and Patio are open at 5pm on a first-come, first-served basis.
join us for a summer glass! bar open nightly wed-sun, patio weather-dependent.
For the remainder of the season, the bar will open at 5pm for full service.
The patio will be open on a first-come, first-served basis (weather dependent) from 5–6pm for “cocktail hour” (beverages only) and open at 6pm for full service.
Gamekeeper featured in Our State Magazine
“A High Country restaurant has made a name for itself by tapping into the wild side of fine dining. Inside the stone walls of The Gamekeeper, an avowed outdoorsman finds a connection to flavors past.”
EMU • BISON • VENISON • ELK • BOAR • MOUNTAIN TROUT • DUCK
EMU • BISON • VENISON
ELK • BOAR • DUCK
MOUNTAIN TROUT
The Gamekeeper Restaurant and Bar, located between Boone and Blowing Rock NC, is well known for interesting and delicious interpretations of Southern classics. The menu changes seasonally blending the traditional with the exotic, satisfying both meat and veggie lovers. Quality and care is evident in all we produce. The freshest of local ingredients and humanely farm raised meats are served. The knowledgeable staff is fabulous and truly stands behind what they are serving and producing. It is the ultimate marriage of fine dining and comfort food. This is not haute cuisine: you will leave sated and satisfied after your experience. Bar offerings are equally eclectic—Maitre D’ Michael Vinson has curated an extensive wine list and a fun bar menu featuring a colorful array of craft cocktails, after-dinner drinks, local beers, and ciders.
Reservations Required
Please call for reservations for parties over 5, day of reservations, and if your desired time has been blocked off.
The locally-sourced, seasonably-variable, game-focused menu appeals to the adventurous. Entrées feature emu, bison, venison, elk, salmon, trout, duck, and “Anteloaf”—a game-based meatloaf—and of course a variety of locally-sourced veggies. We smoke, cure, and preserve meats and vegetables on-site, and harvest garnishes and herbs from our own garden. Desserts also reflect our blend of traditional and exotic… bread pudding, gelato, sorbet, and vanilla bean ice cream, among others.
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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…
Your table awaits
Reservations Required
Please call for reservations for parties over 5, day of reservations, and if your desired time has been blocked off.
- 3005 Shulls Mill Rd, Boone, NC 28607
- (828) 963-7400
- Wednesday–Sunday 5:00–10:00pm
Valet Parking
Our driveway and parking lots are steep and can be difficult to access. We provide valet service for your convenience, however, if you would like to bypass the valet service, you are welcome to self-park.