Reviews for The Best Cellar in Blowing Rock, NC
On our first visit to Blowing Rock and so excited that it included a dining experience at The Best Cellar. We were seated in the... cellar which was wonderful - private and comfy to catch up with old friends - but I can tell any of the seating (main diningroom, patio, outdoor tent with heaters) would have been just fine too! Our server was Rocky (aka Veronica!) and she was great.We appreciated her suggestions and just the right amount of attentiveness. Beverage choices were all good. Food was outstanding.I had the trout piccata and it was fork tender and light. Enjoyed the salad with homemade dressing that came with the entree anda side of stuffed zucchini. For dessert we shared banana cream pie that was perfect! Rocky said the recipe was from the1940s…why mess with perfection?! We can’t wait to return to Blowing Rock and this restaurant!! Read more
WOW.. we had such a memorable dinner here. My mom is hard of hearing, so I had requested a quiet table (something that is often... not accommodated) and we were sat at the quietest possible table.. in the wine cellar! The food was delicious and the servicewas next-level. Sissy, our waitress, was super attentive and friendly. Thanks so much--we'll definitely be back! Read more
What a great dining experience in the high country! The Best Cellar combines a rustic inn atmosphere, tremendous quality food,... and most importantly, service that makes a meal so enjoyable. Jo was a seasoned professional and his lamb suggestion was spot onand prepared perfectly. My wife had the rainbow trout which was also top notch. There's no pretending here like is the case atseveral other establishments we've recently visited. We will definitely be back! Read more
Made reservations to dine here during our vacation. What a great, and relaxing dinner we had. Everything was top notch. Everyone... was so friendly..even the other patrons. Food was great! Your basic Steakhouse type menu. However, the recipes/freshness of thefood take it to another level. It's a rare thing to see a traditional upscale restaurant like this do everything so great,without being pretentious. Best Cellar did just that! Can't wait to return. Try the Banana cream pie for dessert. You won'tregret it! Read more
Overall great service from our server that's worked there for 2 days, my food was great, my wife's food was lack luster. The... braised short ribs were cold when she first got them, so, then asked them not to be microwaved. When she got her dish back 3mins later, they had definitely been microwaved! She even saw where she cut a piece off prior to sending back. Seasoning wasfair, but more salt could have been helpful! All the apps we had were great! We want to try this place again, but after someimprovements are made! Read more
Had a delicious dinner and dessert at the Best Cellar in Blowing Rock, NC. This 16 ounce grilled bone end veal chop was... awesome. Olivia and Aleena were great in customer service. Read more
One of our favorites in Blowing Rock. The service here is always stellar and to be frank the patrons over the years have been... interesting, entertaining, pleasant dining companions. I love that this is a place for all age groups which you see because mostare vacationers except for the strong group of locals that dine there regularly. This most recent visit was a Friday night andthe place was busy but not slammed. Started with oysters Rockefeller which were tasty but the oysters were tiny, luck of thedraw. Next up were garden salads that come with the entrees. Their blue cheese dressing is stellar and the salad ingredientsvery fresh. I had the slow braised beef short ribs which is enough to feed two. They are super tasty and very tender. Husbandhad the New Zealand Rack of Lamb which was perfectly cooked and quickly devoured down to gnawing on the bones. Entrees come withmashed new potatoes and choice of sides. I did asparagus and husband did the stuffed zucchini and both were good. Always a nicewine selection and good pour for cocktails and such but the bar does tend to get backed up with seating for dinner. Read more
My fiancé and I went there for her birthday. The valet didn’t take our truck and just waived us through. The service from Ri... was great. I had the fillet and she had the veal. Drinks were on point. Oysters Rockefeller was also great. We made reservationsprior to our trip. Read more