We decided to dress up one night on our honeymoon and go out to eat the vibe was definitely there for a quiet yet fancy dinner just the two of us. The food was amazing and the waiter was supper attentive making sure our glasses were always full. Would definitely go back for the steak and the chocolate cake. read more

MAGGIE was the best server I've experienced in a great while! Food was excellent...8oz Filet/Salad Bar/Baked tater/Malbec. Would recommend: 10/10. Thanks again, Maggie! read more

Avoid unless you want to pay for the worst steak you will ever eat. I guess nobody knows good steak around here because this place is abysmal. They served the nerve end cut and it was like chewing the fattiest ribeye in history. No discount either even though I didn't take more than a couple bites. What kind of steakhouse served the wrong cut - this one! read more

Stonewalls came highly recommended and with 50+ years of being in business I had high expectations. Unfortunately, my partner and I left very disappointed. The only things I'd recommend are the lobster bisque, bread, and baked potato. The prime rib was served cold. The steak was undercooked. Then our check came before we could order dessert. We ordered dessert and it took over 23 minutes to get it. We might've mentioned some of these things to our server but she was MIA. To top it off... even though we still tipped 25% our server (J) added an additional $5 to the tip amount (it's the principle). read more

Great service. Grace gave outstanding service. The steaks were great. It was our first visit and we will be back! read more

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This was the first time at this restaurant and decided to check it out for our anniversary dinner but it will probably be the last Service was great, ambiance was nice but the Food was mediocre at best. The best thing about our meal was the appetizers the escargot was delicious and the deviled eggs were delicious but the main entrees lacked seasoning and flavor. My wife got the prime rib and it was super tender but no flavor and I got the teriyaki chicken and it was just bland with no seasoning and it was served with the sauce on the side. If the pricing was less I would expect less but to be raved on as a more upscale establishment i expected Wow but was let down. read more

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We loved our dinner at Stonewalls. The decor is lovely without being stuffy. We enjoyed the variety of the salad bar but there are also other salad options on the menu. We had a variety of menu items including escargot, prime rib, pasta and halibut. All were perfectly prepared. The mushroom fettuccini was especially flavorful. Save room for the house made desserts! You won't regret it. Definitely make a reservation during busy seasons. read more

This place was awesome, right off the mountain from the resort/cabins so it's an easy drive to and from. Great atmosphere as soon as you walk up, they had a nice fire pit going that night. My party were originally sat at a tight table but when a larger round table opened up our server offered to move us which was very nice and he definitely didn't have to, it made for such a more enjoyable time. The food was spectacular from start to finish not to mentioned the drinks were top notch. First time ever having escargot and I have to say y'all might've set the bar a little too high, the butter sauce and puff pastry on top really made this my favorite new experience! Seas scallops and butternut squash risotto are simply two things I can't pass up and boy am I glad I didn't. Melt in your mouth scallops and the creamy risotto was a perfect pair. My buddy got the NY Strip and stated it was one of the best he's had in a long time. I can't recommend this place enough for a cozy, sophisticated yet inviting dinner. read more

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Josh provided excellent service last night and the prime rib was delicious. I also enjoyed the salad bar. We'll be back!

The welcoming chairs and firepit set the tone for a great experience. I enjoyed our girls night dinner with a cute mocktail and yummy food. Our server was knowledgeable about the food and ingredients to help navigate food allergies. The baked potatoes were a big hit! And the specials -- scallops were delicious! Creme brûlée was Yummy!! read more

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Stonewall Highly rated and recommended we stopped into this nice restaurant found on yelp with high ratings. We started with there fresh bread, warm to the table. We did not have reservations and they were completely booked for days. They have an outdoor patio with a fire pit going and music inside tonight at the bar. We were told a 2 hour wait so we sat outside as the bar was not an option as they reserve the spots in the bar. Completely booked, we were given a table on the outdoor covered and closed patio with heaters. It was quite comfortable and sad we could not hear the music. If they had a little piped in music it would have been better. However our server Brenna made up for the lack of music. Funny and informative, we went with The  Onion soup, perfectly made at the perfect temperature. Delicious, and hearty! Then I went with the Salad bar over 50 items to choose from and it was enough to fill me up. We also had The Ribeye steak with I had a piece of and the Special of the day, Pistachio crusted trout. Oh so delicious! We followed with the home made cinnamon roll bread pudding.  Which was flavorful but a little to stiff for my liking. It had a Bourbon sauce which could have used more for my liking. All in all the meal was terrific, wonderful atmosphere and great service! read more

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We are in town house/pet sitting for a week. Picked Stonewalls for supper. First, the staff is really what makes this place a gem! Definitely order the Lobster Bisque. It is hot, creamy, and filled with delightful chunks of lobster. And, it comes in a bowl-not a dumb little cup that just revs up your taste buds without enough to bed them back down! Second, IF you order the burger, ask for some seasoning. I have ate burgers all over the world and that was the most bland burger ever. Absolutely no flavor! Asked for BBQ sauce to be able to eat it. Giving it three stars for the positive things-people & lobster! read more

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Was in town for a bachelorette party, and decided to have our final dinner here. We were not disappointed! It was easy to make a reservation online. We had the French onion soup, which was delicious, and each one of us ordered a separate type of steak, all with great flavor. Only possible downside is one of the steaks came out room temperature and not hot but the restaurant quickly corrected it and took it back to the kitchen. read more

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Had a wonderful night we came In to ski this weekend but this was a highlight of my time here. We had the best server in the world tonight her name is Yvonne she is one of the best server's I have ever had if you ever come in try to get her. Had the 35 day dry aged ribeye steak special, great price 40 dollars for a 14 oz ribeye steak special with a side. Great place, great price, and most of all great service love Yvonne best server ever she made are night if you ever get the chance ask for her she is the best, seriously y'all she is the best. Ps try the desserts seriously they are all homemade love the chef they our delicious some of the best you can ever eat Yvonne sold me on 4 of the desserts, I say try the crème brûlée and the cinnamon rolls bread pudding it is amazing. read more

The food is outstanding, the service is warm and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Every dish is consistently delicious and beautifully prepared. A must-visit spot in the High Country! read more

Superb service, both gracious and knowledgeable. The atmosphere and the food are noteworthy. The salad bar had a variety of fresh vegetables and they were delicous. The ribeye and the bake potato were excellent. The charbroiled steak was perfectly cooked by request. I unwaveringly recommend this resteraunt. read more

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Food good but they've changed the interior it's not cozy like it used to be. Bad move. The acoustics are so bad in there and it is so loud you have to yell at each other across the table to hear each other. read more

Wonderful dinner as always but it was our 38th Anniversary and they make a big deal over asking you the occasion you are celebrating however our server never acknowledged it which they always have in the past. I feel the server did not take the time to look at the reservations he had in his section this evening. I don't know about you but I feel 38 years of marriage is a big deal and he should be more attentive about the occasions. If I didn't show up they would charge me $30 for a broke reservation but they don't take time to acknowledge the celebrations you are going there for. This evening was NOT the service of the past pretty disappointing. read more

Stonewalls is an ok place for dinner, but pricey for the quality you get. I'm rating Stonewalls with a 3-star; food and quality of ambiance (including worn furniture) is a 2-star, dessert is a 4-star. To quote a previous review, Stonewalls is "perfectly mediocre" and add underwhelming to expectations. The ambiance is ok, but not great for a nicer scale restaurant providing a higher quality of menu items. The decor is outdated with chairs and booth seats with worn out cushion and support structure. Our table was a bit beaten up for the ambiance that they are going for. The table was sticky and we ended up cleaning it again ourselves with hand sanitizer with paper towels. The quality of food was ok and my guess is the meat was select and not even choice cuts; none of the meats seemed to be prime. All of our entrees were not cooked to order and two of our steaks (ribeye and prime rib) had to go back as undercooked and at room temperature at best. Both came back to our table in less than a minute and half (literally) warmed up. Not sure if they're using a microwave or what. The ribeye turned out ok. The prime rib was disappointing. Poor quality cut, delivered cool, then brought back warm but still not cooked correct. The redeeming event for our table was dessert. All of them were very good (4 star desserts). Service quality was sporadic. Initial customer service from hostess station and wait staff was good. Thereafter, it dropped. Wait staff was overwhelmed by number of tables they have to serve while other staff was standing around. Overall, experience was disappointing. The ambiance is worn, food quality is mediocre and the prices are high for what you get. There are other restaurants in town I'd try before coming back to Stonewalls. If I do come back, I won't order the prime rib, because it's far from being true prime rib. Perhaps this is a good place for coffee and desserts in the afternoon. read more

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Dinner with my forever Valentine! Salad bar tonight and always fresh and so many options. read more

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Boyfriend and I are here visiting for a few days. The first day we were here we saw a billboard in Banner Elk for Stonewalls. We knew we had to try it out so we made reservations. We went on 10/30/2023, it was a beautiful place inside and out. We both had our hearts set on the prime rib. It did not disappoint. We both asked for medium and it came out perfect. I had sweet potatoes and he has garlic mashed potatoes-both we delicious. My only disappointment and why I gave 4 stars is everyone else around us got bread, but we never got any :( We also had the bread pudding and it was also very good. Will definitely come back if we are in the area again. read more

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Amazing food. Great wine selection. Exceptional service. A jewel in Banner Elk. Steaks were cooked to perfection. I ordered the pistachio encrusted trout. It was delicious. Our party of six loved the ambiance. We were lucky enough to get an early seating since we hadn't made a reservation. Highly recommend. read more

Grace was incredible. She was on top of the specials and spoke clearly and intentionally to what she recommended. Her friendly service and knowledge of everything made our experience incredible. On top of Grace being great, the food was lovely. Got the filet and it was everything I could have wanted in a steak. Outdoor patio was beautiful in the evening also. Would recommend! read more

Always awesome here at Stonewalls! Great food and service and nice variety on the menu

Stonewalls is an amazing gem in Banner Elk! Their food is delicious, the service is amazing and the price is reasonable for the quality of the food. We make it a habit to eat there every time we visit the area! read more

We have been coming here for around 30 years. We came here again tonight from Hickory, NC. The food was phenomenal and our server Jade was amazing. We could not have asked for better service. We always feel at home here. Great ambiance! read more

Been going here for years and loved it. This last time we were very disappointed. The ribeye I had and the filets the wife and friends had were all tasteless and tough. Maybe they started serving non-aged beef due to the cost. But for the first time in 15-18 years we were all extremely disappointed. read more

Such a beautiful place to celebrate with friends! As you walk toward the restaurant a sweeping pathway that takes you past a lovely fire pit area greets you... The host was extremely professional and sat us immediately. Once seated, we were immediately greated and offered drinks by our lovely server, who was not only extremely helpful navigating the specials and menu options, she was fun to engage with. We all ordered the ribeye, and a bottle of red wine to share, and I can say that none of us were disappointed! The steaks were cooked to perfection, seasoned beautifully, and presented in a very visually stimulating way. All-in-all, a lovely place with excellent service and delicious food. Ambiance: mountain casual to dressy Seating: indoor, and good for large groups Cleanliness: very clean, tables cleaned off immediately Service: excellent! Reservations: required read more

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We are visiting from FL and came to Stonewalls for a family dinner! We started with some calamari and spinach artichoke dip, both were delicious! I had the aged ribeye and it was cooked to perfection! Our server, Raegan, was amazing! She was very friendly and attentive. After dinner we finished with some of the cinnamon roll bread pudding and crème brûlée. We will definitely come back when we are in the area. read more

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If you're out in Banner Elk you NEED to visit Stonewalls. Everything from the atmosphere, service AND, most importantly, the food is amazing! I 10/10 would go back to Stonewalls again. read more

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The food, service, and ambiance are wonderful. The fried deviled eggs and Prime Rib were excellent. We will definitely be returning on our next visit to North Carolina. read more

This place does not disappoint. We've visited an elk a few times now and every time we make sure to get reservations here be sure to book well in advance the food is incredible and the service is by far consistent and considerate and friendly everything you want in a restaurant. It's family friendly, although if, I was going with just my spouse. I think I would have a great time as well. read more

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First I would like to say our sever was amazing! My partner ordered the shrimp scampi pasta and I ordered the burger, the other female in our party had ordered a mushroom pasta. All three meals didn't have any flavor at all, my partner had asked for a different meal which the server was nice to let him get another meal. He got the prime rib, asked to be cooked medium. When it came out it didn't look like it was cooked medium again had no flavor. With my burger it was okay but the day after I got food poisoning, I really wish I can give it a 2 star but with how the food came out I can't read more

Local gem. Great steakhouse and the service was spectacular! The ambiance was relaxing, you can dress up or come as you are. We sat in a booth, seating was comfortable. Our waitress was amazing, so well informed in what was on the menu, how it was prepared, and even gave great recommendations! We were on vacation and splurged a bit on the items we ordered. It's not cheap food but it was well worth it to us! We left with a little doggie bag for our pups to try the dry aged ribeye too. Salad bar was great! read more

Stonewalls - Dry aged ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Banner Elk, North Carolina

For an appetizer we started the evening off with the Deep Fried Deviled Eggs, strange sounding but delicious! For main entree I had the evening special of pan seared scallops (seared to perfection), on a bed of sticky rice with a crab mango salsa- so scrumptious! Dessert was a molten lava cake a la mode- nothing better than warm chocolate with vanilla ice cream melting into it! Our server was so funny and sweet and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Stone Walls is always a must dine when in the mountains of NC. Love the decor and the black and white photos of the mountains are stunning, reminiscent of Ansel Adam's artwork in the western US. read more

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Had the best Valentine's Day dinner after skiing beech mountain. Our group was pretty loud but our server was really kind and patient. The ambiance is very romantic and this is definitely the spot to visit on vacation read more

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Excellent food Excellent service Prices were very reasonable! Nice atmosphere. We will be back! read more

Five star for sure... good, drinks, service, atmosphere and ambiance. They capture everything in one Place. Definitely high end, but in small town Banner elk it's one of the best places to eat. We were definitely a big group, 15. So we had a reservation, we did have to wait awhile while they set up, but we just got a drink and hung out at the bar which luckily was big enough. They also had a great outdoor area with a fire pit to wait out at. The bartenders were great and fun, I think they enjoyed our group! We were seated in the bar seating area, there is also a whole other room inside and they have some outdoors too. Our server Josh was fabulous from start to finish, hospitable and attentive, we loved him. I got a great drink at the bar, beach bum! Empress gin, lemon, basil and and club soda. Pretty and good! The strawberry fields was pretty too, and refreshing. Everyone ordered cocktails, beer and wine and nobody was disappointed. Onto the amazing food! I got the French onion soup to start, this was the real deal, broth so good! Lots of gooey cheese and the bread in the broth. So decadent! And never have I seen before, scissors! To cut the stringy cheese! Genius! Their bread was amazing too, nice and chewy outside, but soft inside. Shrimp cocktail, fried curds, wedge salad, lobster bisque all the apps we ordered were delicious, and all clean plates ! A slew of entrees of course we're ordered, I shared, the seafood special which was halibut, and got the mashed potatoes and came with a little green salad. The fish had a Parmesan crust on top and was just the melt in your mouth perfectly cooked piece of fish. The potatoes were delish, nice and creamy. The prime rib was a favorite among the group, and everyone devoured the meat , the creamed spinach I heard was fantastic, as were the Brussels sprouts. The fish and mashed potatoes(instead of chips!)I tried and was pretty authentic! Being a Brit I'm fairly fussy about this dish, but the fish was nice and flaky, and crispy batter, perfectly served. This was a fantastic meal on all counts, we were too full to eat dessert, but they had some great sounding things! The service was outstanding. I love having these amazing dining experiences! Stonewalls, definitely a mountain restaurant destination! read more

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The food was absolutely incredible. The NY Strip was the BEST steak I've ever had. The restaurant was nice and cozy inside. Above everything, we were blown away by the service. The front of house staff were extremely kind and our server, Amy, was so knowledgeable about the menu and friendly. We were ready for her to sit down and eat with us. This became one of my top 5 favorite restaurants of all time. Highly recommend and we can't wait for the next visit! read more

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Delicious old school dining with a modern twist! Everyone is attentive, friendly, and makes sure that your meal is perfect. The food is great and both the dining room and patio are wonderful experiences. read more