Food, service and views are amazing! The menu changes seasonally so I'll definitely be back.

Our first time visiting the Blowing Rock area in 35+ years. I went to school in Boone many years ago. In town for a few days for my birthday. We chose this restaurant for my birthday dinner - based on reviews. Reservations seemed to be required at least 10-14 days in advance and we still could only get 8:30. That's OK for us as we tend to eat later most of the time. It seemed we may have been the last party to arrive as the restaurant was clearing out shortly after we were seated. The Good: beautiful place and great views, at least for me. And although there was a table open at the window where we could both see views, we were placed at table closest to lounge area where my husband's back was to the window. The server was very nice, knowledgeable and mostly attentive. My husband's mentioned he would have liked a 2nd drink but after all the food was served (see below) we didn't see her again until the end. She did acknowledge my birthday when she initially greeted us. She recommended we each order a plate from each the appetizer, salad and entree menus and described one from each in great detail. The menu is very pricey and she is likely trained to make these suggestions. For example, on the appetizer menu, one scallop was $22. This is the one she recommended. Our garden salads and entree's were good - but not extraordinary. Husband ordered the tuna but was able to substitute scallops for the tuna ($55). I ordered the pork tenderloin ($48). I received it barely warm. The server promptly returned it to the kitchen to be heated. She was very kind about it. Once it was warm it was tasty. Was served with carrot puree that was excellent (seemed to have some brown butter and warm spices). Will likely try to recreate this at home. The Bad: There were 3 other tables being served in our area while we were there. I might guess they were locals based on the major difference in the level of service we received vs what the other 3 received. Don't get me wrong, as previously mentioned our server was very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. There was also a young man (dark curly hair) dressed in all black that spent a considerable amount of time at all 3 of the other tables when he brought their food out. He seemed to offer extensive explanations and have general conversations. He also brought out food, dropped them and was gone before we could even say thank you. There was a lady (straight dark hair in a sleeveless green dress with a name tag - (seemed to be a manager) that spent significant time at each of the other three tables as well as in the lounge area next to us with 2 couples there. Even after I had to return my cold food, she never stopped by to even say welcome/hello and make sure the plate was now satisfactory. My husband was a chef/proprietor/manager in restaurants for 35-40 years. He couldn't believe there was no check in after having to return a plate. One other table had a birthday and they brought her a dessert with a candle. I wasn't offered anything like that. Not sure if it is complimentary. We were only asked if we wanted to see a dessert menu and there was no other mention of my birthday except when we were first greeted. For the prices on the menu, I would think everyone would get great service and the manager would check on every table. Just left a bad taste in our mouths, not because the food was bad, but since we received average service when all around us received over the top service, I don't foresee returning and don't recommend them. read more

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Absolutely outstanding! Gideon Ridge exceeded every expectation. The food was exceptional, the service was warm and attentive, and the mountain views made the experience even more memorable. Every dish was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. A perfect spot for a special occasion or an unforgettable dinner. Can't wait to come back! A special thank you to the young gentleman valet who walked me to my car in the rain and lightning. He was exceptional!! read more

The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge - Beautiful Views! - New American Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

For a wonderful, romantic experience, the restaurant at Gideon Ridge Inn is the place. Get there early to grab one of their amazing cocktails and look at the view. Everything on the menu is locally sourced, with lots of gluten free and vegan options for anyone. I would also recommend making a reservation no later than 6pm so you can see the mountain range along with the sunset. Service was absolutely phenomenal. From the hostess, bartender, to our server, everyone knew the menu extremely well and was kind. Our server Jeremiah was wonderfully nice, professional, and timely. read more

The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge - Escargot - New American Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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The service and the food are incredible, and when there's enough light outside the views are unparalleled. Great music selection too. I had one of the best steaks of my life, served to me on a log. They were also very accommodating with allergies and preferences. read more

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Simply excellent. Everything. The valet, the hostess, the bartender. Everyone. Fantastic dirty martini. The soups, salads and appetizers. First class. The restaurant is small and intimate. The staff takes time to talk to you and make sure everything is to your liking. The desserts are amazing. The portion sizes are great. You have room to sample it all without being stuffed. Quality over quantity for sure. Take time to savor the views. This place is perched to a cliff. read more

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First timers here, and we were thrilled from start to finish (minus our table, we had an undesirable table as far as location & view; especially being seated next to a bachelorette party that grew increasingly rowdy & loud as the evening went on). Other than that, we were treated impeccably from valet, to hostess, to bartenders and the servers, and the food was stellar. I made reservations at Gideon Ridge for our anniversary and it was sweet of them to acknowledge it throughout our visit. Our server, Anthony, was engaging and extremely fluent in the menu and special options, where the veggies and proteins came from, and how they were prepared. We started off with the artisan cheese plate, which had a great variety of cheeses, veggies, fruit and nuts. For the second course, we selected the farmers salad and watermelon gazpacho. We honestly shared because both were prepared to perfection and tasted amazing. For the entrees my hubby chose the duck breast and I had one of the specials for the night, red snapper, with scallops added. My husband loved his entree, especially with the black rice and duck lardons. The red snapper entree was moist and crisp, with tomatoes and carrots under it and a delicious broth. The scallops were perfectly seared and hit the spot. For dessert, I went with espresso and the burnt cheesecake, and my guy selected the bourbon maple creme brûlée. What an amazing way to end the night!! Again, Anthony was a fabulous server, and the way the table was cleared and re-set between courses was very fluid; I didn't catch the hostess' name but we bonded over our mutual love of sharks, and the two hours spent at Gideon Ridge was nothing short of magical. We visit the area annually, and I'll be online two weeks in advance of our next vacay to score reservations at this stellar restaurant!! read more

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Excellent food and wine. Very quaint with beautiful views. All the staff are helpful and very friendly .

Restaurant at Gideon Ridge has been ranked as the second-best fine dining experience in the United States, according to Tripadvisor. The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge is attached to the Gideon Ridge Inn which overlooks the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway. Diners get to sit down and enjoy their meal at an elevation of 3,990 feet overlooking the Blue Ridge Mountains. Food was solid. People were warm and friendly. This place is full of ambiance. A trek worth making for a mountain escape. read more

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The ambiance was amazing. The views are amazing. Truly. The food was average. Which was so disappointing. I love flavorful food.....everything from the sour dough starter bread through 1-2-3 ......was bland. The escargot was the good stand out. It was above average. I kept on thinking it would all get better.....it did not. Do they even taste what they are cooking? Do they care.....do they ride on the coattails of the amazing view and adorable inn? I think a recheck of the food would be a good call. I am heading to an outstanding restaurant .....right after..... to get a taste of food that dances in my mouth. If you want a terrific view, lovely attentive waiters, but very average food......give it a try. read more

My boyfriend chose this restaurant to celebrate being engaged! We loved the atmosphere and charm of this restaurant with roaring fireplaces in the waiting room. We were also able to be sat right in front of the view overlooking the blue ridge mountains. Once we were seated we received a great wine recommendation and our meal choices came out in a timely fashion to enjoy each course. I didn't take pictures because it was a special occasion but our favorite thing was the wagyu steak followed by the red wine cake. We would have given it full stars but my partner did not like the texture of his veal, it was overcooked but he didn't want to say anything to ruin the special dinner. read more

Outstanding experience start to finish. The ambience of the establishment was wonderful. Waited by a beautiful fireplace. The view out the windows at the table is a breathtaking landscape of mountains. The appetizers are small but a delicious couple bites of food. The pork bell and crab cake were both delicious. Well put together. The entrees were spectacular. Incredibly well balanced and delicious. Finally, dessert stuck the landing with delicious creme brulee and gelato. Cant recommend this place enough. read more

We celebrated our 35th anniversary here and everything was amazing. The ambience was perfect, the food was amazing, the service was impeccable, and the wine was superb! We split the 16ounce wagyu ribeye, since I eat very little red meat. They served us both our individual accompaniments and the steak was the very best we have ever tasted! It was pricey, but 35 years being married is an absolute milestone worth it! read more

One of the best dining experience I have had in 2025. An absolutely breathtaking view and dining room. The crystal chandeliers, stone walls and fire places add rustic elegance to the experience. The food was incredible. I ordered the meat and cheese appetizer, the 10 oz Waygu strip steak and multiple different specialty gin cocktails. The food was absolutely perfect - both in presentation and quality. The staff were incredibly professional and accommodating. I will certainly be back as soon as I can get another reservation! read more

Amazing food,and a quaint bar. The view is spectacular. Living in Blowing Rock , this is a monthly event. It is fine dining with a magnificent view. The inn is quaint and fun as well. It is an elegant dining experience. read more

Gideon Ridge is a very special place. I've lived in the High Country the majority of my life & the view from the sunroom will leave you in awe. I'm a classically trained chef (Johnson & Wales - Charleston, SC 2003) & can't stop thinking about the presentation, flavors & textures on each plate. Chef Hunter Womble creates menus that incorporate & highlight local ingredients. Each dish he offered was perfectly balanced, comforting & seasoned to perfection. His ambition coupled with his rare talent gives Blowing Rock a true dining experience that rivals some of the best restaurants in the USA. I can't wait to try more offerings as the seasons change. Reservations are required. read more

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One of the best food experiences we've had in a while! Everything from the ambiance, the restaurant, the service and the food! We started our meal with the pork belly appetizer and the cauliflower and caramelized onion bisque- never knew I loved cauliflower until that moment! If all the cauliflower tastes like that I'll eat it everyday! Later the chef came by and gave us his recommendations. Based on that we decided to try the scallop dish and the venison! Both were perfectly cooked, tender and flavorful! At the end we knew we should share a dessert but couldn't decide- so we went with hubby's favorite, creme brulee, and the recommendation, trio beurre! Can't tell you which one was better- all of it was heavenly! It was one of those meals where you walk away from the restaurant with a big smile feeling like you are on cloud nine! My only regret- not getting there earlier to see the amazing views! read more

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Excellent meal here tonight. Jeremy was our server and he made wonderful recommendations. I really DID have the best pork chop of my life. The chef came out before dinner to describe a few of the seasonal appetizers. We ordered both of them. Boy was that calamari amazing! The pork cheek was very good as well. read more

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Without exaggeration one of the best dining experiences ever. The charcuterie plate (meats-cheeses-pickles) was beautifully presented and had a terrific assortment of items. My partner had a beef tenderloin with a savory au jus and I had Chilean sea bass which was flaky and tender with a delicious remoulade. Both dishes were wonderful. The dessert was a blackberry crumble ladled over a rich Bundt cake with a blackberry wine sauce and whipped cream. I think this was one of the best tasting desserts I have ever had. Supposedly it was from some chef's mother's personal recipe - who knows? It was fabulous. Add all that with the incredible mountain views and beautiful ambiance and wonderful staff. This is a top notch restaurant that we will revisit. read more

This place has an amazing view. On one side the full moon was shining bright and on the other side the sunset streaked across the sky with beautiful pink and orange rays over the mountain range. If you like taking pictures of views, recommend getting to the restaurant about 15-30 minutes before sunset to take pictures. There is limited parking, but we were still able to park on the side of the road next to the restaurant. We made dinner reservations through their website, which went smoothly. Masks are mandatory. They do have masks if you do not have one as well as hand sanitizer at the front door. Tables are adequately spaced from each other. We ate here the week after Christmas and they still had green wreaths hanging on the windows from wide red and green striped ribbons and cute embellished trees on each table. I love that the seating area exterior is just clear window panes, so you get a view no matter where you sit. There are also skylights and pretty crystal chandeliers hanging. The interior has pretty grey stone walls. For drinks, we enjoyed the Fable Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 Napa and the Revelry blend 2017 Columbia. Their menu is separated into first, second, thirds. We didn't try a first but we did try a second, which was a beef farro soup. The soup had chopped ribeye, shiitake mushrooms, and pea tendrils. It was good. It reminded me of a comforting homecooked soup. I liked that it was light on the salt. For thirds we tried the prime beef delmonico and the half rack lamb chops. Both were delicious, the meat was fresh and tender. Both dishes were served with green beans and long sliced carrots. The prime beef dish also came with a cauliflower and celery root puree and cold pickled beech mushrooms over a peppercorn demi-glace. They recommended both meats to be cooked medium rare but you can still choose how you want them cooked. I only have some minor complaints. My chair was slightly wobbly and one of our soup spoons had a food residue stuck on it. I'm just saying, if we're going to shell out big bucks for dinner, everything should be perfect. Nevertheless, if you're willing to splurge, this is a perfect place to have a romantic dinner with a pretty view. read more

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We were very excited to visit the restaurant, as our neighbors had raved about it. We were introduced to our waiter and his trainee. I am all for helping people train so no issues there. We started with the empanadas, which were not great. The Fish stew was a stand out! Superb. Truly. We ordered Duck medium / medium well and the Wagyu steak. The duck had to be sent back because it came out rare and maybe not even cooked to consumable temperature. It came back again, SLIGHTLY more cooked, and we said we would take it home and finish it, as we both had split the steak and were full. The trainee took it and said he would bring it back when we were leaving. I went for the valet, and my wife stopped at the powder room before leaving. We both thought the other had taken the meal. We got home and discovered he had not given it to either of us. I called the next day, and was told that "we are sorry, there is nothing we can do." I explained the trainee and that he had taken it back. She said "yes, we do that but there is nothing we can do." Not even a sorry, or anything. It was overhyped, unremarkable, and crap service. Not worth your time or effort in this area, with so many far better establishments. read more

Gideons Ridge is just spectacular. The food, service and ambience are perfection. Highly recommend. read more

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Absolutely perfect ! Beautiful building, tables are spaced apart , quiet , excellent service. Food was absolutely amazing. read more

The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge - Blackberry wine cake - New American Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

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Amazing views, drinks, food and service. Great for an anniversary or other couples occasion. The inn is quaint and the grounds well kept.

We had a fantastic dining experience here. Our waiter Anthony was amazing, he made great recommendations and was there when you wanted him to be. The ambiance and views are off the hook as well! We got the pork belly appetizer which was right on point with the flavor and crispness. I had the scallops which were seared to perfection and not over cooked, it came with a turnip purée and root vegetables that were all done just right. My wife had the duck breast ordered medium rare. It was a beautiful presentation but the meat was very tough and difficult to cut or eat. It was served sliced by the chef, so not sure why it left the kitchen because the chef had to know how tough it was. It was still pretty rare so we will try to heat it to medium rare or so at home to see if it helps. These things happen. so felt we should let you know. read more

The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge - The beautiful view! - New American Near Me - Blowing Rock, North Carolina

An amazing dining experience with some of the best food and drinks we have ever had, kind staff tarnished only by a passive aggressive manager who didn't trust her employees. We arrived about 30 mins before our reservation to enjoy a drink and the views. The hostess asked our name, I gave her my first and last and said reservations were at 8pm, she was looking for our reservation and the manager stepped over and took control and preceded to assume we actually didn't have a reservation and bypassed us to address the two guests behind us. I was frantically looking for my reservation number to prove I did indeed have a reservation because she wouldn't address us until I did. The hostess locates it and realized my reservation was under the same first name as I gave but my middle name instead of last. The manager then proceeded to lecture me on how to change my resy account to my last name. (Which I have no desire to do) it was a simple oversight that I feel like could have been easily resolved. (How many resy's for Jason at 8 pm were there) So reservation was found and we were told "they seat right in time, not early, so we can wait". We enjoyed a drink from the bar which took roughly 20 mins to get because there was one bar tender serving the entire restaurant. He was working hard and doing well but it would seem having another to help him would create better service. We were seated at 8:15 and things went smooth from there. Food was amazing, server Nick, was perfect and chef was fantastic. read more

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AMAZING! This is the ultimate dining experience. When we visit Blowing Rock, we stay at Gideon Ridge. We are so lucky that we do not have to leave the inn to get a fine dining experience. And a fine dine experience it is! The food is sublime. The view of the Blue Ridge Mountains is breath taking. The service is top-notch. The setting is intimate. The menu is seasonal and has changed every time we have dined there. The menu creations are mouth-watering masterpieces. The chef comes out to greet the guests and to make sure everything is to everyone's satisfaction, and it always is. We cannot wait for our next dining experience at Gideon Ridge. read more

Annually our favorite location to celebrate our Wedding Anniversary. This year will be our 53rd great year together! From the time we arrive we receive 5 star Service and Food. Gideon Ridge and the menu options selected by Executive Chef Hunter Womble are the finest in the High Country! read more

Yaasss Gideon Ridge! Come through! Even if I am being extremely picky, I have nothing negative to report. Everything from service to food was five stars and a beautiful view to boot! This was a dining EXPERIENCE! No wonder they are booked out months in advance. The menu (to the best of my understanding), changes constantly and I was unable to locate any preview of said menu. However, the chef was kind enough to accommodate my vegetarian diet and whipped up a delicious third course! The pictures speak for themselves. Although, probably could have gotten a better photo of the view, as the pic does it no justice. read more

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Incredible food, rivaled only by the incredible views, bar, cocktails, oh and THAT VIEW. Yes, the most beautiful sunsets can be seen from the sunroom, next to the perfect bar shaking up your favorite craft cocktails. Chef Womble is just an amazing artist with all things food. Wow. Always a TREAT to be graced by eating here. read more

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We came here the past two nights in a row because we could not get enough. This is a true fine dining restaurant with perfect service and perfect food. The views and ambiance of the dining room, sitting room/library, bar, gardens, and terraces are absolutely glorious! Over two nights we had: escargot app, crab/lobster cake app, pork belly app, salad 2nd course, soup 2nd course, swordfish entree, duck entree, apple strudel dessert, and chocolate torte dessert. All of the ingredients had beautiful, fresh flavors that complimented one another superbly, and the presentation was impeccable. Hard to pick favorites, but I think the salad and entrees were my favorite dishes. Swordfish and duck were truly outstanding. The service is top notch, fine dining, but the staff is a lot of adorable young people who give off a relaxed and fun vibe while still being refined and excellent servers. The bartender is very easy on the eyes and sweet. I can't wait until I can stay at the inn! It was all booked up for my dates this time around. Our only comments for the management/etc. were that the tables are a little sticky--cleaning product reacting with the finish? Maybe something to look into. Also, female manager person runs around the dining room and sitting room a lot, frenetically busy, and kind of staring at us in a suspicious, unfriendly way both times we were there--made us uncomfortable--unpleasant vibes from her and did not feel welcome. read more

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Everyone in my party said the Food was awesome and the service was excellent. Can't wait to return to town

This restaurant exceeded our expectations in every way. The building is historically significant. The view across the mountains is reminiscent of a painting. The food is as locally sourced as possible. The food presentation was wonderful, but the food itself was magical. The chef clearly takes great pride in his creations. Starting with the salad and culminating with the dessert , there is a taste surprise at every hoist of the beautiful silverware. No detail is spared. What consolidated the evening for us was our waiter (more than a server) ,Eric. From greeting us at the door to providing detailed information on the menu and wine list ,then bringing the multiple food courses,he was extraordinarily attentive but unobtrusive. I usually have no difficulty in finding something that might mildly annoy me. Even with supreme effort, I come up empty handed. read more

The atmosphere was nice but the food was very average for what was expected of this restaurant. I was disappointed. I did not find it to be worth the price. Other restaurants in town, such as The Gamekeeper, are far superior, in my opinion. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. We risked our lives in a thunderstorm to make our reservation because we wanted to eat here so badly, and it was worth it! Our server was so attentive, helped us navigate home, and made fantastic recommendations. I had the beef tenderloin (im not usually a red meat person) but it was phenomenal. Since we were celebrating my birthday they gave us complimentary champagne as well! read more

The view? Incredibly breathtaking. The drinks? Equally as amazing. Just went for drinks not dinner but everything smelled amazing and looked great. Definitely going back. read more

I've been here twice. Last year, I really enjoyed it and would have given it 5 stars. We went back this year for our 30th anniversary in August and we were so disappointed. The biggest reason was that we were rushed through the entire dinner. They were definitely aware it was our anniversary. We ordered cocktails and appetizers to start. It took a long time to get our cocktails but the appetizers came out in 5 minutes. So we sat and waited until our cocktails arrived. They finally did but our main courses came out when we were just finishing our appetizer. For our dessert, we asked them to slow down so we could have time to enjoy the view. Even with that, we were done in less than an hour. I understand that at some restaurants you need to pace out how you order to ensure better timing. I would never have thought that of Gideon's Ridge. Btw, it was not crowded and there were lots of open tables. I was really looking forward to our dinner. The food was good but didn't make up for the service. read more

We had an outstanding dining experience at The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge. From the delicious food and impeccable service to the atmosphere of this restaurant, we had a great evening. We enjoyed all of our dishes, but the most outstanding were the Chicken Pâté appetizer and the Roasted Brussels Sprout Salad. Our compliments to the creator of these dishes, Chef Hunter Womble. We look forward to returning soon to The Restaurant at Gideon Ridge and also trying their sister restaurant Bistro Roca. read more

Don't be fooled by the less than perfect rating. This place, chef, service, ambience is all perfect. The bill matches the quality. One of our best anniversary dinners yet (27 yrs) read more

This spot was pure magic. We came at 5pm so we could enjoy the full glory of the sunset, and boy did we. We had the escargot and crab Rangoon to start and both were fantastic. Every element on of the escargot was in perfect balance. They were both beautifully plated. We had the Wagyu beef and the duck. Also both beautiful and cooked perfectly; the quality of both of the meats really shines through. We had the pecan bar for dessert and we would have taken five more of them home with us if we could have! The highlight of our experience was the fantastic service provided by Toni. She offered great recommendations, was helpful and present without being overly solicitous, and had a wonderful energy. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. read more