This wine bar/shop/restaurant is in an old downtown department store. Large space with tables and…read moreplenty of bar seating. Wines are their specialty but they have a nice beer selection, I was able to get a German festbeir that I've never even heard of. I tried the food for the first time this week. Everything was really delicious, attractively served, but very small portions for the price. It's a nice place to stop in and have a drink, plus Jeremy (the owner) is a talented sommelier. I would just recommend that you don't show up very hungry.

It's closed! This should be updated on this site as well as others. I had to email the restaurant…read moremyself and wait for a response in order to find out they're closed.

We tried to get a table here almost every day of our 5-day trip, but it was packed! We finally…read moresmartened up and called a day ahead for a reservation. It might have just been the holiday rush, but I always figure "busy means good," so my expectations were high--and The Local didn't disappoint. We started with the nachos; they were delicious, though I do wish they came with a bit more meat. For mains, the burger was outstanding--probably one of the best we've had in the entire area. We also ordered the Brazilian steak, which was cooked perfectly and came with great plantains. The quinoa with tofu was good, too, though it was a little dry and would have been perfect with a sauce. The service really stood out. Our waitress was incredibly attentive and refilled my water at least four times without me asking. Great ambiance and an all-around good experience. Definitely worth the wait!

I was visiting my son in Boone, as we move him into college... Ordered the wings, I had what I…read morebelieve was a blackened goat cheese, and fig burger with caramelized onions, which was off the charts, my son had the Salmon. Ratings- He gave the salmon a seven I give my Burger a nine, and the wings were about a seven(dry rub). That said, sitting at the bar was absolutely a treat... Erin was fantastic. Will 100% return and this is definitely a spot not to be missed. Also fantastic beer selection!!!

It has been years since I have been to Slightly Askew Winery, but we decided to stop by for a…read morecouple of flights to give them a try again. Our flights: *Elkahol - I remember this one from years ago. It is still very good, great apple flavor, nice and sweet. *The Grateful Red - this was just okay, almost has a chocolate after taste, not for me. *BlackJack BJ - this had nice blackberry flavor, but we have had better blackberry wines, still good. *Slut Dog Sin - really good! Definitely got raspberry, but it was not overpowering. *Summer Daze - this was okay, it was definitely like a watermelon Jolly Rancher. *Spiker Dude - I am not a huge fan of coconut, so this one had way too much coconut for me. I got sunscreen at the beach vibes, definitely not for me. *Peachy Keen - this was very good, definitely peachy. *Bubba Lou's Choice - this was okay, definitely fruity. *Reel Good - I did not like this one. *Tattoo on the beach - this was okay, heavy on the citrus flavors. Favorites of the day were Elkahol, Slut Dog Sin, Peachy Keen, and Blackjack BJ. While Slightly Askew is not up there with my favorite NC wineries, they were still very enjoyable. They were super friendly, and are dog friendly on their patio areas. I would definitely recommend visiting if you are in the area.

Fantastic winery. Visited while we were camping in the area…read more Having visited 30+ wineries/vineyards in the past, Slightly Askew is easily in the top three. Both my wife and I like very dry reds. Most wineries that we have visited have had mostly sweet wines. Slightly Askew has a six wine tasting if just drys; two white and four red. We will definitely return the next time we are in the area. Very dog friendly with a water bowl on the deck and the owner brought out some treats (after asking if that was okay).

Let me start with the service from Alexa, who was friendly and attentive the entire visit…read more Secondly I want to speak to the pizza we had there which was absolutely delicious, a bacon and brie pizza. Made in a wood fire oven the crust and overall pizza was absolutely the top that I have had recently. The creek if you want to walk down to it was very nice as well. I guess Elkin Creek is on the muddy side, but still quaint and nice to look at as well. Now the wine, I was not blown away unfortunately and each, had a way of making me think I was tasting some type of Kombucha due to the spices used in them an a lingering flavor. I couldn't put my finger on it, but it was that way through all of the six wines we tasted.

Lovely winery next to a large Creek. Alexa who assisted us was absolutely amazing and very sweet…read more Thank you Alexa for making our experience wonderful. Pizza that we ordered was delicious, with brie and bacon and the perfect thinness. It was quite large as well for $21 and we're still thinking about that pizza. But the wines, oh no, I never went to a winery where the wines tasted like they had a vinegar aftertaste. The only one we could stomach was the "soft white". We ordered a bottle of it to have with the Pizza and then walked around the premises to enjoy the creek. We're sad in our hearts that the wine just wasn't our taste, but if you want great wood fire pizza and a beautiful location, definitely come here.

Absolutely loved this little wine spot tucked away in Blowing Rock. All my friends were shopping…read moretil they dropped and I opted for a wine break. I was delighted by the white sangria which was cold and refreshing. I didn't ask what was in it (silly me) but it tasted like Chardonnay. The atmosphere was super relaxing. I sat back in a big, comfy chair, the kind you sink down into, and sipped my sangria. There were two servers running the place and keeping up other the many other patrons that stopped by. Super nice and got the job done well!

Sweet little wine shop in downtown Blowing Rock that has a huge selection of wines to pick from. We…read moredid a flight, the sweet one, and every wine was really good, although my favorite was the blueberry. We were greeted as soon as we walked in. When we brought the flight to our table, he gave a quick overview of each wine and flavor to expect. Each tasted exactly as he described! The selection to pick from is massive, but they are there to help you pick the right one for you.

The chef at Craft Bistro is wonderful. The fillet with black truffle sauce is the best steak I have…read moreever had. That is amazing since I have been eating fillet's for more than 60 years. My very next visit I had a Hawaiian fish called walu and it was the best fish I had ever had.

We didn't take photos because we just got to eating...and it was all absolutely amazing!…read more We had the shrimp toast appetizer which was out of this world delicious! How they got so much flavor in those small bites...I have no idea. But we loved it! My husband had the 15oz NY strip special and gives it a 9 out of 10 which is HIGH prize from him! I had the crab cakes and grits...another fantastic flavor filled dish! We then found room (we were soooo full) for the pecan cheesecake.... As a New Yorker originally, I am picky about cheesecake... and this one sincerely was perfect!! Staff were all very friendly and attentive! Wish we lived closer!!

We always enjoy eating here and it's typically pretty good. This most recent visit started with hot…read moreand fresh hush puppies with butter and then we ordered. Everyone's food was good, but I was a little bummed with my own. I wanted popcorn shrimp, but buffalo. I got popcorn shrimp that was not even warm, wasn't crispy-more like soggy, and was coated in a sauce that was a translucent oily something. No heat other than black pepper. I asked for it to be warmed and they did just that, nuked it and it came back at a warmer temp, but the food was still mid. I would go back of course, but I'll opt for some other dish the next time. The atmosphere is fun and a neat place to go, so definitely give them a try. The servers are always fantastic and on top of things.

Called before driving up to the restaurant, to confirm we would be seated if we came…read more Drove 28 min and arrived 15 min before stated closing time. Refused to seat us when we arrived.. They don't actually close at 9. Apparently they close whenever they choose.

My co-worker and I were in Wilkesboro for the week and we stumbled upon this wine bar online and I…read morecan't say enough great things. We instantly felt so welcomed by Paula, the owner, and it felt so homey. Paula has such an incredible knowledge of all the wines she sells, and it was so great to get to hear all about them! Aside from the atmosphere, the wine was also fantastic of course, and the recommendations were great! Would consider traveling all the way back to Wilkesboro just to visit again, this is truly one of the best places I've been to.

First night in blowing rock we got a rez here. Such a beautiful inn and restaurant and great…read moreservice. I had the halibut and chose acorn squash (all entrees come with mashed potatoes too). Delicious! One got steak au poivre and it was highly peppered but so tasty. One got steak and crab cake. One got Parmesan crusted chicken. Everything was so good! We brought home their signature banana cream pie and a peanut butter pie. Both great!

Make reservations months in advance for this gem! Located in an old stone manor, the Best Cellar is…read morethe best restaurant in Blowing Rock! The rack of lamb and buttermilk chicken are some of my favorites. The staff are very professional and seem to continue working there for years. The renovated the gathering area to make a rustic, yet upscale bar. Parking is not a problem because they offer valet.

Great wines & we love the food. So nice to have the restaurant so you can eat something healthy…read morewhile enjoying you wine. The staff was friendly and helpful.

We came in a big group, and I think ultimately this spot would be better for a smaller group. To be…read morefair, there were 15-20 of us, and we did give a heads up, but I think they ended up having some employees OOO that day. Truly, the staff was so friendly! It took a good while to get our drinks and food. Again, I think they were scrambling a bit that day and our big group became a lot. Ultimately, we all got what we ordered. Otherwise, the place is BEAUTIFUL. patio in all the trees, I could sit there all day. I'd absolutely come back, with a smaller group - maybe 10 or less ha - and enjoy some wine. Realistically a 3.5/5 stars.