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The BEACON Butcher Bar, Boone, NC

The BEACON Butcher Bar

4.7
4.7
605 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
22:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Beacon Butcher Bar is a labor of love from Tina Houston, owner of Reid’s Café & Catering Co., established here in the High Country since 1999. The Beacon is located in the heart of Boone, NC adjacent to the iconic Water Wheel. Just as we value beautiful ingredients in our catering, The Beacon adheres to a similar message.

In the kitchen, we value the fashion from scratch details as small as the aiolis and dressings we use, to the housemade desserts and pastries, cured and smoked meats, and naturally fermented pickles. Behind the bar, we strive for innovation and discovery from our unique and inspiring cocktails. We work within the seasons of the Blue Ridge to present a deliberate and thoughtful menu. We love the intentional, the specific, the well-cared-for.

Respectively, our market offers a unique selection of local goods and treats. From our featured cloister honey to housemade single origin chocolates, we present the craft and exceptionality of local, artisanal talent.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 865-0087
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef REESE GAMBLE
  • Area
    Boone
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

  • New Year's Eve Dinner

    US$120.00 per person

    31 Dec 2024 only
    Come celebrate the New Year with a multi course"Italian style" dinner. We will have two seatings, starting at 5 PM and 7:30 PM. We will be offering a $120 per guest pre-fixed dinner, optional biodynamic Italian wine pairings, exquisite cocktails, and a live jazz band. Menu coming soon.... Please advise any allergies at time of booking.

What 605 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The BEACON Butcher Bar is a hidden gem in Boone, offering "amazing food" and a "wonderful atmosphere." Guests praise the "delicious" menu, highlighting creative dishes like the Fritto Misto and black-eyed pea pomodoro. Despite occasional service hiccups, the friendly staff and live music create a memorable dining experience.

605 Reviews
  1. Tracey

    Miami

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delectable food. One of our most favorite restaurants for dining.

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  2. Diane

    Wilmington

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food great experience! The owner even came around to tables to see how everything was!

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  3. kate

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance was warm and cozy with a nice little buzz from fellow diners. All the food was interesting, well made and fresh. They have a nice wine and beer selection as well as season cocktails. I would definitely go back for me!

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  4. libba

    Charlotte

    69 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We love going to the Beacon. Service was a little slow . Food was delicious.

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  5. Lilia

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very cozy atmosphere. Service and food were outstanding.

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  6. TRue

    New Orleans

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal. Our server was excellent as was the food. We loved sitting near the fireplace.

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  7. Deborah

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was attentive but the first 4 menu items were ordered were not available. Would be nice to hear this at the beginning of service. Otherwise all good. Highly recommend.

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  8. Nicole

    Philadelphia

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love the bartender, the good , and the ambiance!! Great atmosphere

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  9. daniel

    Charleston

    211 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    211 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Third tone we were there and it has been delicious each time highly recommend this restaurant

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  10. Tim

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an outstanding evening at the BEACON! It has quickly become the best restaurant in Boone/Blowing Rock by far.

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FAQs

The BEACON Butcher Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 865-0087.

The BEACON Butcher Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 605 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
22:00
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The BEACON Butcher Bar

125 Graduate Ln, Boone, NC 28607

Additional information

  • Area
    Boone
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef REESE GAMBLE
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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