The Best Cellar - BLOWING ROCK

Had a delicious dinner and dessert at the Best Cellar in Blowing Rock, NC. This 16 ounce grilled bone end veal was great. Olivia and Aleena were great in customer service.

Could not have been a more appropriate place for our anniversary dinner. Food was awesome, service was great, and atmosphere was romantically magical. Spoiler alert: the atmosphere was spectacular due to the private wine cellar table which is usually booked weeks in advance. Side note, well over 100 bottles of wine to choose from. Even without private room, this restaurant is absolutely a must if in Blowing Rock, NC. ENJOY

Oh my!! This is gonna be hard to summarize. We know the owners long time. We were celebrating our 28th anniversary. Beginning a new tradition since our old one fell victim to COVID. I'm clear we made the right choice. My first review as a level 7 local guide. Top 10% restaurant guide. Honestly it would be easier to give everyone my mobile number and just have you call me for the review. I've been in and around this industry since I was 15. I know a lot about what makes it good and why it struggles. These guys are full. A lot. If you get in you'll know why. When I say hard to get a table I am also putting that in the context of Blowing Rock 3rd week in October. Every aspect of having a nice dinner clicks. I'm not recommending individual dishes. You do you. Whatever you pick you will love every bite. That being said....get scallops for app. Sub your salads for the oyster one and lobster bisque. Crispy duck and halibut were insane too. Heard there was homemade pumpkin cheesecake too but had to get it in a box for home with comfies and Netflix. Wine selection and cocktails fantastic. Valet parking. I can't believe we don't go more! Definitely fixing that!!! There is no stronger recommendation. We love you Lisa and Rob!!! So Google asked me to update my review since we were there tonight and I'm happy to report no it has not! Superb as always! Thanks again y'all!

I made a reservation to dine here while on vacation, and we had a fantastic and relaxing dinner. Everything was exceptional, and the staff, as well as the other guests, were incredibly friendly. The food was excellent—typical steakhouse options—but the way they prepare the dishes elevates it to another level. It's unusual to find a traditional upscale restaurant that excels in every aspect without any pretensions, but Best Cellar truly does just that! I can’t wait to go back. Don’t miss the banana cream cake for dessert; you won't regret it!

Overall, we had excellent service from our server, who had only been there for two days. My meal was fantastic, but my wife's dish was disappointing. The braided short ribs were cold when they first arrived, and instead of asking us if we wanted them reheated, they just microwaved them without checking. When her plate came back just three minutes later, it was evident they had been microwaved because she could see where she had cut a piece off before. The seasoning was okay, but a little more salt would have improved it. On the bright side, all the appetizers we tried were wonderful! We definitely want to give this place another chance, but we hope to see some improvements first.