The Gamekeeper

Name: The Gamekeeper
Address: 3005 Shull's Mill Road, Boone, NC, United States, 28607
Telephone: (828) 963-7400
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

3304 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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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!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
American, Wild Game, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(828) 963-7400
Website
http://www.gamekeeper-nc.com/
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.
Private party contact
Wendy Gordon: (828) 963-7400

Location
3005 Shull's Mill Road, Boone, NC 28607
Neighborhood
Boone
Cross street
100 yards up Shulls Mill Rd from the entrance to Yonahlossee
Parking details
Valet
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Mixed Game Grill$35.00
Featuring chef's choice of grilled game* & sausages with dipping sauces*, fries
Emu Adobo$25.00
braised emu in adobo, charred salsa verde, queso fresco, tomato, radish, pickled onion, avocado crema, corn tortilla chips
Seafood Fritters$18.00
scallop, crawfish, corn, chives, chow chow, pickled shallot, chipotle-lime aioli
Humboldt Fog$26.00
soft-ripened goat's cheese from cypress grove creamery, fig compote, toasted walnuts, whipped chèvre, provençal olives, fresh brioche
Korean Meatballs$18.00
barbecue glazed antelope meatballs, korean style slaw, toasted sesame seeds, scallion

First Course

Shrimp and Soba$23.00
gochujang grilled shrimp, soba noodle salad, cilantro, edamame, cabbage, beech mushroom, soy orange vinaigrette
Rabbit Terrine$19.00
country style rabbit terrine, quail rillette, pickled ramps, cranberry mustard, ramp pesto
Green Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, cranberry vinaigrette, toasted almonds, feta cheese, fresh pears, pomegranate seeds
Bleu Salad$11.00
Bibb lettuce, apple vinaigrette, buttermilk bleu cheese, red onion confit, spiced pecans, dried cranberries
Crawfish Bisque$14.00
crawfish tails, ramp oil, leek
Potato Soup$10.00
Cream of new potato soup with bacon & chive oil

Main Course

Emu Fan Filet$60.00
grilled emu fan filet*, mushroom, spinach, and garlic risotto, sun-dried tomato jus, seasonal vegetables
Elk Denver Leg$62.00
grilled Elk Denver leg, shiitake mushroom jus, bleu mac n' cheese, baby carrots, broccolini
Beef Picanha$59.00
Brasstown beef picanha*, garlic mashed potatoes, horseradish demi-glace, seasonal vegetables
Bison Shortrib$55.00
merlot braised bison shortrib, sauce bordelaise, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Pekin Duck$51.00
roasted duck leg confit, potato pavé, broccolini, honey glazed pearl onions, orange soy glaze
Anteloaf$40.00
grilled antelope meatloaf, sundried tomato bbq, garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Atlantic King Salmon$47.00
Atlantic king salmon, andouillette sausage, beech mushroom, peas, asparagus, beurre blanc
Veggie Plate$34.00
A tasty sampling of almost every leaf, stalk, root, fruit, nut, grain & flower in house and bbq brushed tempeh. Please specify if vegetarian or vegan!

Desserts

Chocolate Tarte$17.00
Chocolate tarte, red currant-raspberry compote, tiramisu cream
Daiquiri Sorbet$14.00
Strawberry sorbet with rum syrup and citrus zest
Bread Pudding$18.00
Traditional bread pudding with bourbon and crumbled pecan topping to take it to the next level. Oh yes, and caramel sauce & whipped cream
Vanilla Ice Cream$12.00
Vanilla bean ice cream with chocolate chip cookies
Strawberries & Rhubarb$17.00
Macerated strawberries, rhubarb compote, vanilla tuille, baked meringue

What 3,304 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
4.8Service
4.9Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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Asheville / Western North Carolina
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Best Food
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Romantic
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Good for special occasions
Asheville / Western North Carolina
American

3,304 Reviews

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LoriG
Orlando
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had the best meal and overall experience! We had high expectations and it exceeded even those. Delicious and unique menu, excellent service and beautiful atmosphere. We will definitely be back soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Definitely one of our favorite restaurants. Great food, service, and beautiful rustic setting.
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oh wow, I am a Chef myself living in Charlotte but also having worked in the industry for almost 20 years and in markets like L.A. and Portland (OR) and I loved this dinner. The Lady and the Ramps cocktail was absolutely incredible, its seasonal so i doubt it will be there forever but if you like the idea of a pickled ramp martini for *effs* sake order it. The food... Gamekeeper has a nice idea, but cooking game can be tricky, and the kitchen staff knows exactly what they are doing, I ordered seafood fritters, crawfish bisque, and emu fan, and literally everything was seasoned perfectly and (mostly) cooked with clear and apparent care. If it were my kitchen, I would have one very slight critique, and that was the risotto... it tasted incredible, clearly the cook knew how to build the flavor but it did sit a little stiff, and I'm a risotto guy, but my goodness did it taste great so no real shade. The service... I cannot praise the service for my meal high enough, from the valet to the bar these people were incredible, I am terrible with names and have forgotten my servers name but she deserves an award, her knowledge, recommendation on the wine, and suggestions on the menu, as well as being observant but not over bearing and letting me experience my meal was perfect, I hope the management reads this and figures out who you are because that was awesome. Doesn't stop there though, the bartender (who seemed to be training) also checked in to see what I like and as I am not a desert person, recommended a second legendary "desert" cocktail (I told him i usually just have coffee for desert but asked for a rec.) and it was called the Turbo i believe. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough and going into the busy season, if guests get even half the experience and meal I got as just a guy on a Wednesday then i think they will be happy af.
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AnneK
Las Vegas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely delicious! Emu tartare, potato soup, Denver Elk leg so yummy.
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BenJ
Charlotte
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful food and service. Salmon was the best ever. Tasty mint julips on Derby day.
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OpenTable Diner
Fort Lauderdale
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great dinner as usual. Some appetizers are over priced
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Some of the best food I've ever eaten. Great food.
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OpenTable Diner
Wilmington
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic experience for our anniversary. We did not feel judged for having our 16 mos old with us & everyone working was so extremely kind & professional. Thank you for that.
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AnitaP
Milwaukee
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Birthday celebration with excellent food and drinks! Waitress was very helpful.
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OpenTable Diner
Coastal Georgia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
A great dining experience as always. Consistent flavors with each course which keeps us coming back. Unique offerings that are always deliciously prepared. We just love this place!! We always visit when in the area.
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FAQs

The Gamekeeper is rated 4.9 stars by 3304 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 18, 2024

10:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

3005 Shull's Mill Road, Boone, NC 28607

Additional information

Cross street
100 yards up Shulls Mill Rd from the entrance to Yonahlossee
Neighborhood
Boone
Hours of operation
Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.gamekeeper-nc.com/
Phone number
(828) 963-7400
Private party facilities
We have a private dining room that very comfortably seats 25 guests.
Private party contact
Wendy Gordon: (828) 963-7400

The Gamekeeper

Make a reservation

Additional information

Potato Soup

Seafood Fritters

Elk Denver Leg

Starters

Mixed Game Grill$35.00

Emu Adobo$25.00

Seafood Fritters$18.00

Humboldt Fog$26.00

Korean Meatballs$18.00

First Course

Shrimp and Soba$23.00

Rabbit Terrine$19.00

Green Salad$12.00

Bleu Salad$11.00

Crawfish Bisque$14.00

Potato Soup$10.00

Main Course

Emu Fan Filet$60.00

Elk Denver Leg$62.00

Beef Picanha$59.00

Bison Shortrib$55.00

Pekin Duck$51.00

Anteloaf$40.00

Atlantic King Salmon$47.00

Veggie Plate$34.00

Desserts

Chocolate Tarte$17.00

Daiquiri Sorbet$14.00

Bread Pudding$18.00

Vanilla Ice Cream$12.00

Strawberries & Rhubarb$17.00

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