Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Asheville / Western North Carolina
  4. Boone / Banner Elk
  5. Boone
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC
The Gamekeeper, Boone, NC

The Gamekeeper

4.9
4.9
3447 Reviews
$50 and over
American

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • 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!

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Wild Game, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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.
  • Area
    Boone
  • Cross Street
    100 yards up Shulls Mill Rd from the entrance to Yonahlossee
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 3,447 people are saying

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

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Ambience

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • 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 a "must-go-to" dining experience with "excellent food" and "beautiful ambiance" nestled in the Boone/Blowing Rock area. Guests rave about the "unique and delicious" game-heavy menu, including emu and bison. "Outstanding service" and a "cozy atmosphere" make it perfect for special occasions. Reservations are highly recommended!
3,447 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    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!

    Is this helpful?

  2. Joe

    Tampa3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

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

    Is this helpful?

  3. JimL

    Western NC1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    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! 

    Is this helpful?

  4. Kelsey

    Seattle7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner here with my hubby. It was so good! Drinks were delicious. We had the mixed game appetizer and got emu, bison, and 2 sausages. The emu was my favorite. For meals we had elk chops and bison short rib. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service was fantastic the whole meal. The staff were super friendly. Even the valet was great! Truly felt like everyone liked their jobs and cared that we had an excellent experience.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Kirkland

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fantastic dinner here to celebrate a birthday. The service and atmosphere were both amazing and the food was unique and delicious. I would definitely recommend!

    Is this helpful?

  6. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is our favorite restaurant and we always have such an amazing experience!

    Is this helpful?

  7. JasonC

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistently great food and service. Deserving of all the praise.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Kelsi

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful experience! The environment was amazing and the food couldn’t have been better. We will definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  9. ToddN

    Dallas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we tried was outstanding. Extensive wine list

    Is this helpful?

  10. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 13 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our meal was excellent from the appetizer to the dessert. Wait staff was attentive and professional to every detail. We will be back!

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

The Gamekeeper is rated 4.9 stars by 3447 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 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
  • Area
    Boone
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Thu–Sun 17:00–21:00
  • 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
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo