The Best Cellar

Sondra Austin

We have eaten at Best Cellar numerous times, usually bringing friends with us. While the food and ambiance are wonderful, the hostess certainly needs a class in manners. We brought family members here for their first time and my husband and I were quite surprised and embarrassed when she came to our table and asked us to leave the table and go to the lobby area if we wanted anything further! EXTREMELY RUDE! We had been served cocktails, salads, appetizer and dinner and had been there under 2 hours, which I do not consider lengthy for a fine dining experience. I realize table turnover is important to a restaurant's bottom line, but in the case of a fine dining restaurant, professionalism is more important. There were better ways to handle the situation and make guests leave happy!

Chad 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!

Nathan Seamone

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!

Vikki Martin

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 most are vacationers except for the strong group of locals that dine there regularly. This most recent visit was a Friday night and the place was busy but not slammed. Started with oysters Rockefeller which were tasty but the oysters were tiny, luck of the draw. Next up were garden salads that come with the entrees. Their blue cheese dressing is stellar and the salad ingredients very fresh. I had the slow braised beef short ribs which is enough to feed two. They are super tasty and very tender. Husband had the New Zealand Rack of Lamb which was perfectly cooked and quickly devoured down to gnawing on the bones. Entrees come with mashed new potatoes and choice of sides. I did asparagus and husband did the stuffed zucchini and both were good. Always a nice wine selection and good pour for cocktails and such but the bar does tend to get backed up with seating for dinner.