Haute American fare from land & sea served in a log cabin on the grounds of a boutique mountain inn.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 203 Sunset Dr, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
Phone: (828) 295-3466
Website: http://www.ragged-gardens.com/
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jim dunde
The restaurant’s atmosphere is very nice. This is not the place to dine on a budget.
The drink prices are somewhat typical, $7-8 for a beer and 1/2 of a glass of wine for $11-13. Had a Founders Porter and enjoyed it.
Appetizers are $10-20. We had the lobster bisque ($12). Delicious and I’d like the recipe.
I had the buttermilk chicken entree, with mashed potatoes and asparagus. ($30). The chicken was delicious, but considering the price, a small portion, as were the mashed (actually pureed) potatos. If you slice a chicken breast long ways into 3 cutlets and serve 2 of the slices, breaded and fried, along with a 3″ quenelle of potato (3 or 4 small forks full). There were ample asparagus. Honestly, for a $30 chicken dish, i expected much more food. Overall, the dish is not a value.
The 16 oz bone-in ribeye was seasoned well and delicious ($46). The same potato portion and 1/2 of an acorn squash, glazed with cinnamon sugar. The squash was very tasty.
Lesson learned- if you want to know the portion size, order the dish that contains the amount on the menu (i.e. 1/2 duck, 16 oz steak, 8 oz. fillet, etc).
We had the banana cream pie for dessert. Made fresh daily, by our waiter, who was excellent. The pie is incredible.
Bill including 1 beer and 2 glasses of wine was $144 for the two of us.
… moreThe drink prices are somewhat typical, $7-8 for a beer and 1/2 of a glass of wine for $11-13. Had a Founders Porter and enjoyed it.
Appetizers are $10-20. We had the lobster bisque ($12). Delicious and I’d like the recipe.
I had the buttermilk chicken entree, with mashed potatoes and asparagus. ($30). The chicken was delicious, but considering the price, a small portion, as were the mashed (actually pureed) potatos. If you slice a chicken breast long ways into 3 cutlets and serve 2 of the slices, breaded and fried, along with a 3″ quenelle of potato (3 or 4 small forks full). There were ample asparagus. Honestly, for a $30 chicken dish, i expected much more food. Overall, the dish is not a value.
The 16 oz bone-in ribeye was seasoned well and delicious ($46). The same potato portion and 1/2 of an acorn squash, glazed with cinnamon sugar. The squash was very tasty.
Lesson learned- if you want to know the portion size, order the dish that contains the amount on the menu (i.e. 1/2 duck, 16 oz steak, 8 oz. fillet, etc).
We had the banana cream pie for dessert. Made fresh daily, by our waiter, who was excellent. The pie is incredible.
Bill including 1 beer and 2 glasses of wine was $144 for the two of us.
D Heiland
From the gentleman taking my reservation to the valet returning my car, I was impressed from the beginning to the end of my visit w the extra touch by all. An amazing place w character for a romantic and intimate space which I wanted. I’m a fan of drinks that I’ve never heard of and the vanilla lemon drop was superb. The crab cake appetizer was one of the best I’ve ever had. The short ribs were delicious w the horseradish cream. (My date enjoyed the special) The beets were incredible w a hint of mediterranean spice, even my date who doesn’t like beets loved them. Delicious rich chocolate torte and a tasty homemade banana pie followed.
… moreCraig Kirsner, MBA
This is an amazing historic delicious restaurant! The duck was phenomenal! Amazing oysters Rockefeller! I highly recommend it
… moreLaura Winstead
Probably the best place in town for a romantic dinner! The restaurant was decorated tastefully for Valentines Day, with cute, themed drink options. The roasted duck and seared tuna were excellent choices for main meal! They have a robust wine selection with reasonable prices, and the mixed drinks were so creative. Service was attentive but not invasive. Definitely make a reservation during busy season!
… moreBrittany Keever
We celebrated both Valentine’s Day and our birthdays at The Best Cellar, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. Despite booking last minute, we were fortunate to get the best seat in the house! From the moment we walked in, the service was impeccable—attentive, welcoming, and truly top-notch.
The food exceeded all expectations, with an outstanding selection and exceptional flavors in every dish. It’s rare to find a restaurant that delivers such a flawless dining experience, but The Best Cellar did just that. We loved it so much that we’ve already booked another night this week!
Highly recommend for a special occasion or just a memorable night out!
… moreThe food exceeded all expectations, with an outstanding selection and exceptional flavors in every dish. It’s rare to find a restaurant that delivers such a flawless dining experience, but The Best Cellar did just that. We loved it so much that we’ve already booked another night this week!
Highly recommend for a special occasion or just a memorable night out!
Meagan Drakeford
Our first time dining at Best Cellar. Decorated beautifully for Christmas time. We watched the snow fall as we ate dinner. Very cozy and charming. The seafood sampler was delicious, our favorite was the oyster Rockefeller. For our mains we got the bone in ribeye and crab cakes. My husband got the seasonal gingerbread old fashion cocktail. Our server was great and brought out cucumber and berries for our 2 year old.
… moreAZ
An exceptional evening celebrating our 23rd wedding anniversary! From the moment we arrived early for our 6:15pm reservation, the service was impeccable. The valet parking and warm reception set the tone for the evening. The host guided us to our table, and our waiter Kate was outstanding—friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive. The food was simply fantastic, adding to the overall delightful experience. Highly recommend this spot for a special occasion or a memorable night out.
… moreSteen Spove
The Best Cellar went out of their way to accommodate us. We were in Blowing Rock for a last-minute anniversary trip and called for a reservation. They were booked but went above and beyond to work us in. We had a fantastic time with a great table on the porch. They said they had music but we didn’t realize just how big an event it was. The entire lawn in front of the hotel was packed with people! Food was excellent and service was great. But the atmosphere was unbeatable. Thanks again!
… moreWill Wooten
We have enjoyed The Best Cellar many times over the years and it remains consistently good. This time we had a small group and sat in the cellar. It was a bit chilly but not unbearable. We ordered three different steaks, each person preferring their choice, which was a bit humorous as the idea was to share. Each steak was cooked to perfection and had great flavor. For desert we ordered the banana cream pie. You can tell how good it was given the lack of a picture. Did not have a chance! The service was outstanding as well. If you are in Blowing Rock this is a great place.
… moreChad Parker
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 the food 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’t regret it!
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