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    Wild Craft Eatery

    4.0 (433 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Tempeh tacos
    Claire O.

    Cute little restaurant! They have beautiful bathrooms, outdoor and indoor seating. Dogs are welcome.. and treated to great service as well! There were so many selections on the menu I wanted to try. Sadly I had to choose just one. I ordered the tempeh tacos ... they were soooo good. Every bite. I'm sure I'll be back!

    Veganista
    John B.

    A lot of the brunch places which open early were already full, but when I popped into this place around 11, it was not (yet). They had a patio and an indoor area, which were not all that different in temperature, but notably the patio allows dogs. The menu here offers ample options for all diets. I still felt a bit lame ordering a salad called the "Veganista", but when it came I took one look at it and thought "that is what food is supposed to look like". The greens tasted fresh, and my overflowing plate included fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, some tempeh, and a couple of slices of spiced avocado toast. If there are any food groups not represented there, it's probably not something you should be eating. It all mixed together rather delightfully and made for a good start of the day. You certainly don't have to be vegan to eat here, but if you are and you want to eat somewhere where your non-vegan friends will be looking longingly at your plate, this is the place.

    Tomato soup and grilled cheese

    $16 for a half cup of tomato soup/grilled cheese is a robbery, respectfully. Staff is really nice though.

    Heather H.

    Watauga Burger- cooked perfectly and flavorful! Jalepeno, ginger, and cilantro margarita tasted and smelled fantastic! There was a bit of a wait, but the beautiful and patient bartender ( Manager or Owner?) allowed us to sit at a hightop table and serve us there. All 4 of us loved our meal, drinks & service! Highly recommend!

    Curry

    This place is great! The Garam Masala Yellow Curry was absolutely fantastic--rich, flavorful, and perfectly spiced. The burgers were also delicious! On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive. If you're in Boone, this spot needs to be on your list!

    Margarita

    Great drinks and food and services. Hamburger is delicious and yummy. Drink was good too. The service was wonderful. Staff friendly and food was out quickly. Give them a try

    From Patio

    We wanted healthy and colorful, and we got it! Wonderful lunch patio with dog after morning hike. Had Souper Special and Santa Fe salad. Great vibe and service!

    David H.

    Food quality / price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is eclectic, and they have a wonderful outdoor seating area. The menu is a wide ranging mix of extraordinarily well chosen dishes, all of which have unique twists you won't find anywhere else! I had the Grilled Cheese Extraordinaire with bacon that came on a perfectly grilled locally baked bread. It was quite likely the nest grilled cheese I've ever had. A cup of spicy homemade sweet potato corn chowder came with it, and was a perfect accent to go with the grilled cheese. They have a full bar and a wide variety of canned and bottled beers. Their specialty cocktails include several unique and original recipes, including a special method that freezes water at the bottom of the cocktail glass where it remains while you drink your cocktail - very clever and original. We finished our meal with a couple of house made blueberry sugar cookies that were fantastic! The manager, Carrie, was very attentive answering our questions and informative regarding the food and its preparation and local sourcing. Our server, Kacya, was also attentive with the service we were given. The prices were right, and the portions were generous. This restaurant deserves a rare rave review.

    Chicken plate
    Andrew K.

    I feel bad giving this really cute restaurant 3 stars. but the problem is the food! The restaurant is so cute and I think the menu is great. I love how there are so many healthy options. They also have a beautiful porch. I can see why people like it here! However, I think the food is really low effort compared to the price. The chips we got were *actually* just cold Tostitos chips straight from the bag. I was actually shocked lol. I would at least buy restaurant style chips. Or even warm them up! The entrees were fine but not good enough to fix my opinion. Also, the desserts come from the freezer (they bought them from a bakery and froze them). And that's totally fine! I just didn't get that impression from the menu.

    This sums up the attitude. Am I a customer or a visitor to your basement bar.  " Bad Bi*#ches run this s*#t". Are you kidding me ?

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    Our favorite place in Boone and the margaritas are simply the best!! Great service, friendly staff and relaxing setting.

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    Awesome place. Had the BLT and hibiscus tea with Tomato soup. It was great. Waitress was great.

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    Great food with lots of Vegan options and fresh food!! Our waitress Kari or Carrie was wonderful! Will return

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    Delicious soup in a chilly day!! Hubby had a burger and I had a grilled cheese. Fantastic!

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    Amazing fish tacos. Fresh ingredients for a unique meal. Hipster atmosphere. Can't wait for a return visit.

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    The food is delicious!! Had the BLT and it was soooo good. The young man who was the host was super professional, helpful and nice!!

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