an adventure in fine dining
Dinner Service by Reservation Wednesday–Sunday from 5pm
Walk-ins welcome for NEW BAR BITES MENU available for bar & patio from 5pm

It's Patio Time!
Our Bar & Patio menu is now ready for you! Drop by for a cocktail or glass of wine and enjoy some nibbles!
No reservation needed! Our patio and bar tables are first-come, first-served. Walk right in, grab a drink from the bar, find your favorite spot and enjoy a casual evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Bar and Patio open at 5pm Wednesday through Sunday.


It's Patio Time!
Our Bar & Patio menu is now ready for you!
Drop by for a cocktail or glass of wine and enjoy some nibbles!
No reservation needed!
Our patio and bar tables are first-come, first-served. Walk right in, grab a drink from the bar, find your favorite spot and enjoy a casual evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.
Bar and Patio open at 5pm Wednesday through Sunday.
EMU • BISON • VENISON • ELK • BOAR • MOUNTAIN TROUT • DUCK
EMU • BISON • VENISON
ELK • BOAR • DUCK
MOUNTAIN TROUT
Reservations are required to experience our full dinner menu in the dining room. Please book your table in advance. Reservation times starting at 5pm, Wednesday-Sunday.
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 are evident in all we produce. The freshest of local ingredients and farm-raised meats are served. It is the ultimate marriage of fine dining and comfort food. You will leave sated and satisfied after your experience. Bar offerings are equally eclectic—Maitre d’ Jonathan Holley 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.
Our menu is seasonably variable comfort food with a focus on game, which features emu, bison, venison, elk, trout, duck, and of course a variety of locally sourced vegetables. We have an extensive wine list and a slew of fancy cocktails. All said, we’re most well-known for our bread pudding!
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
- Seating Wednesday–Sunday from 5–9pm
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.



