Stonewalls Restaurant

The food, service and ambiance was perfect. Our server Mica was very attentive. The menu had so many options and everything looked delicious. I had the filet with grilled onions and my husband had the pork chop with Brussels sprouts. He also had the salad bar and I had creamed beef mushroom soup and truffle potato skins. Everything was so good.

Our party of 8 met here for dinner on a weeknight, and everything about the meal was enjoyable. The server was friendly and knowledgeable and knew the menu well, the lighting was low and warm, and the food was quite delicious. The wine list is pricey but has a very good selection, and you need a nice red for that tasty steak or prime rib. A good place for a special meal. Reservations are recommended.

My husband and I did not have a reservation, so we had to wait for about 30 minutes on a Friday night. The bartenders and servers were all really good at their jobs. The restaurant was packed. There was a man in the corner of the bar area playing guitar. I enjoyed the live music. He did stop playing about halfway through our meal. I guess his time was over. You can tell who the locals are. The bartenders and servers already knew their orders when the person sat down. I had the filet with mashed sweet potato, husband had the chicken fettuccine. The potato skins were delicious. We had them as an appetizer. Our adult beverages were tasty. This place is nice, and it does cost a bit more than a chain restaurant would have cost. Your paying for the experience though.

This is an amazing place when visiting Bunner Elk. Food is really delicious, so are the drinks. Stuff is very friendly, nice decor too. Dine there twice during our 4 day stay. The only negative comment would be a bathroom situation. Definitely would come back when visiting next time.

The food was amazing. Each item that came out we all shared because of how good it was. The service was amazing, save one spilled soda on my lap. The server was quick to apologize and get extra napkins, so no harm, no foul. They had a live musician playing a guitar. Super cool place.

I was so excited to have the prime rib.. medium rare cause I had read reviews that talked about how delicious it was. I’m sorry. I wanted to say it was great ,but it wasn’t! It was tough and at least half of it was fat and gristle.The waitress was very nice but she whispered and we really didn’t understand much of what she said. Someone needs to tell waitresses that if a patron looks old, up the volume just for starters. When we booked the reservation, the website asked if this were a special occasion. We marked “birthday”. It was my 79th. We halfway expected an acknowledgment since they asked. Nada.I want to emphasize that we are just crabby old people. This is our second time at Stonewalls. Neither experience met out expectations. Oh, but the wine was good.

New favorite place in the area. The food was delicious and our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Prices were very good for the quality of food. French onion soup was amazing.

If you’re looking for a date night restaurant in Banner Elk, this is the place! We ordered the fried deviled eggs after seeing many recs from previous reviews, the NY strip, ribeye, & the bread pudding. Everything was amazing!

We have been coming here for around 30 years. We came here again tonight from Hickory, NC. The food was phenomenal and our server Jade was amazing. We could not have asked for better service. We always feel at home here. Great ambiance!

MAGGIE was the best server I've experienced in a great while! Food was excellent...8oz Filet/Salad Bar/Baked tater/Malbec. Would recommend: 10/10. Thanks again, Maggie!

Let me first say, Joel our server was phenomenal and professional. I was a little disappointed in the food though. Had the $8 salad bar and first glance arriving at the bar was.........where is everything. The majority of items were mostly gone or not well stocked. Lettuce had a different taste and ended up not eating it. The homemade pimento cheese was absolutely awesome, in which Joel said we needed to try. Our table order several things; escargot, trout with apparagus, alfredo with sauce, filet mignon, pan blackened chicken with maple brussel sprouts. We each tasted each others foods and the flavors just weren't there for me or our family. If anything, each dish needed salt or a just something. The one time will not deter me from trying again as the atmosphere and service were top notch.

This was our first dinner here. We spent a weekend getaway near Banner Elk. We chose Stonewalls for our anniversary dinner. We both love a good steak. My husband would have liked more steak options. It seemed a limited menu. (I booked this place because of the escargot app) We started with garlic escargot! Super great. The little crostini with it is a take it or leave it it makes eating the escargot a little messy. For our mains. My husband got the ribeye. And I got the 10oz prime rib. I would have liked a bigger plate for my prime rib. Flavors were all there. For my side I had the sweet potatoes. And I got the mushrooms as my enhancement. Super nice serving. Service was great. But we just wanted a little more... to our dining experience. I thought it was going to be a more intimate vibe For dessert we indulged! We had the key lime pie and peach cobbler. Super yum! Parking is a little tight. FYI. You can park across the street in a nice paved parking lot.

We decided to dress up one night on our honeymoon and go out to eat the vibe was definitely there for a quiet yet fancy dinner just the two of us. The food was amazing and the waiter was supper attentive making sure our glasses were always full. Would definitely go back for the steak and the chocolate cake.

We arrived shortly after they opened, had a reservation and had a great table in a smaller section of the restaurant. The ambiance was calming and comfortable with a modern decor. Our server was very personable and fun. She was attentive at the right time, giving us ample time to feel relaxed and able to enjoy our cocktails and appetizer of amazing fried deviled eggs. All of our entrees were delicious except for the lobster bisque. No chunks of lobster, all creamy texture with a beer cheese soup flavor. :(

Wonderful dinner as always but it was our 38th Anniversary and they make a big deal over asking you the occasion you are celebrating however our server never acknowledged it which they always have in the past. I feel the server did not take the time to look at the reservations he had in his section this evening. I don't know about you but I feel 38 years of marriage is a big deal and he should be more attentive about the occasions. If I didn't show up they would charge me $30 for a broke reservation but they don't take time to acknowledge the celebrations you are going there for. This evening was NOT the service of the past pretty disappointing.

The food is outstanding, the service is warm and attentive, and the atmosphere is cozy and inviting. Every dish is consistently delicious and beautifully prepared. A must-visit spot in the High Country!

The food was excellent. The service and drinks were amazing. Our waitress was very nice and the restaurant is what you would expect for fine dining. I would recommend a reservation. I thought it was pricey for what it was, but I would still eat there again.

We recently ordered takeout from Stonewalls and it was amazing! After a day of exploring the Banner Elk area we were unsure of where to eat so we checked Yelp for reviews. I also had recommendations from our Airbnb host to eat here but was hesitant because of the live music. Often it's too loud for me but this was not the case here. It looked like a simple one man setup with no super loud equipment. We decided to check out the menu in person and to see if there were any specials not listed online, and I'm so glad we did. We walked in, were given menus and directed to the bar to order. The bartender Colton was extremely attentive and rattled off numerous specials with ease, making a recommendation when I had questions. Once home, the food was amazing and we ate every bit. From bread to dessert (delicious key lime pie and crème brûlée), everything was perfect. We will 1000% eat here when we're back in town!

Great salad bar!! And steaks, and prime rib, and fish and desserts!! Oh and service!!!

The restaurant is nicely decorated and was clean. We ordered the hoisin salmon with brussel sprouts and the rib eye with a baked potato. The salmon was cold and had way too much hoisin sauce which was brushed on right before serving it. The maple brussel sprouts were way too sweet with maple syrup just poured on them and they were not cooked well. The rib eye was over cooked and very fatty. The baked potato was good. The one saving grace for the food was the salad bar. It was stocked with lots of good ingredients for a fabulous salad. The service was OK.

Made a reservation and dropped by on our ski trip. The setting is beautiful and elegant while remaining true to its rustic surroundings. There is a full bar and while we didn't order drinks the wine and beer menu looked robust. The service was outstanding and the food was awesome! We had the pistachio crusted trout and the marbled ribeye. Both were phenomenal, as was the salad bar. Definitely a must stop when in the area!

Stonewalls came highly recommended and with 50+ years of being in business I had high expectations. Unfortunately, my partner and I left very disappointed. The only things I'd recommend are the lobster bisque, bread, and baked potato. The prime rib was served cold. The steak was undercooked. Then our check came before we could order dessert. We ordered dessert and it took over 23 minutes to get it. We might've mentioned some of these things to our server but she was MIA. To top it off... even though we still tipped 25% our server (J) added an additional $5 to the tip amount (it's the principle).

Our dinner reservation with Stone Walls was amazing. A great surprise for my birthday with wonderful food. Service was amazing and food experience will be remembered. We will be recommending this location to all friends and family who plan to visit no doubt. An item that was not pictured is the pistachio crusted trout our friend had and he raved about it! I plan to get that next time! Thank you for an awesome experience, we will be back!

Fantastic! We loved everything! I have food allergies, and not the typical ones, so I called ahead of booking our table. The hostess who answered the phone went above and beyond to check with the chefs in the kitchen for me. There was a very small list of things that I wasnt able to have and she let me know about them BEFORE we even booked our anniversary dinner. When we arrived the same hostess greeted us and immediately told me that she was the one who had spoke with me on the phone a few days ago. She then led us to our table, let us know who our server was and that she was aware, and the kitchen was aware, of my allergies. When our server met us at the table she immediately confirmed my allergies with me and let us know about the specials, to which there was a lengthy list, and made sure to let me know what was safe for me to have. My husband ordered the fried deviled eggs, and they let me know about a cross contamination between my allergens and the frying oil for the eggs. I was able to have a couple bites, enough to know that 1) they were delicious and 2) not to push it for my allergy. I had the lobster bisque, it was very good. My husband had the ribeye with blue cheese butter, sauté onions and mushrooms (all up grades, but so reasonable) and their stuffed baked potato (the best twice baked potato you have ever had, but again a very reasonable upgraded side). I had the chicken oscar. My husband's steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and my chicken was cooked completely through AND still juicy. It goes to show that in a proper chef's hands, a steak can be a perfect temperature and chicken doesn't have to be dry. We each had a creme brule for dessert and it was delicious. We were completely stuffed when we left and it was the best meal we'd had in years. The meal was extremely reasonably priced and the portions were large. We've spent more at a chain restaurant for much lesser quality food. Our meal was $130, before tip. We had 2 appetizers, 2 main course meals and desserts. That is extremely reasonable for all of that. The server was fantastic, the ambiance was very nice, the host was exceptional and the food was out of this world. If you come to the area this is a must eat spot, but make a reservation! We're local-ish, definitely close to come back again, and we will! Stonewalls, thank you for an extraordinary night. You made it a very memorable anniversary for us.

Food and service always good. One of my go to's for the area. Try it, you will like it but be sure to make a reservation.

Always awesome here at Stonewalls! Great food and service and nice variety on the menu

Amazing food. Great wine selection. Exceptional service. A jewel in Banner Elk. Steaks were cooked to perfection. I ordered the pistachio encrusted trout. It was delicious. Our party of six loved the ambiance. We were lucky enough to get an early seating since we hadn't made a reservation. Highly recommend.

We loved our dinner at Stonewalls. The decor is lovely without being stuffy. We enjoyed the variety of the salad bar but there are also other salad options on the menu. We had a variety of menu items including escargot, prime rib, pasta and halibut. All were perfectly prepared. The mushroom fettuccini was especially flavorful. Save room for the house made desserts! You won't regret it. Definitely make a reservation during busy seasons.

Walking in is dream like in a mountain town. Outdoor fireplace lit with lightly dusted snow from the night before. Appears the outside area is dog friendly but no heating lamps (I didn't ask, just saying what it didn't appear to have) and it was 25 degrees outside. Immediately greeted by 3 people at 5:30 on a Wednesday. I asked to be seated at the bar since I was singular but they had that closed for seating for the Annual Chamber dinner. They did inform me it would get a bit loud around 6, which was kind. Sat towards the stairs area, which was quaint and only sat a few tables. Doesn't have a partition for noise but they do have a curtain. With that room full of people next to where I was sitting is noisy if you're wanting a romantic dinner, but solo I love the gossip. Haha. The waitress (Reagan) was so kind. She filled me in on the specials and I chose the halibut. But started with the bread and escargot. Bread and butter, how do you really go wrong, but the escargot with pastry on top tasted like dirt. Now hear me out, I eat a lot of escargot and I realize they live and eat most things like dirt. But out of all the times I've had it, it's never tasted like actual dirt. I pushed it aside and told my waitress to keep it on my bill, but I didn't finish it. She kindly took it off anyhow. For an entree I ordered the special halibut and creamed spinach. Both DELICIOUS. The fish was cooked perfectly and the seasoning was perfectly complimented. The creamed spinach is my type of salt level, but if you're sensitive to salt, it's apparent. Ordered the Mississippi Mud Pie for dessert. I'm not a huge sweet eater but I love a good bite or two. Worth ordering and taking to go if you're nearby. Ice cream in the middle.

This is a tough one to write. Our meal was very good. We sat at the bar. The bartender was so incredibly rude to this very pleasant couple sitting next to us. Both of their steaks were not properly cooked and it took forever for them to bring their steaks back. I have never seen anything like this. Bartender asked them if they would like anything else off of the menu while they waited, but noted it would not be free. Then when they got their steaks they were happy. He asked them if they wanted any dessert which we would have assumed would have been free, we even said to the bartender you have to comp them a dessert for this. He said he would check with someone and came back and said they would not. We didn't even know these people, but I have never seen a customer treated so poorly at a business. We have been to Stonewalls many times, but don't know if I could go back after what we witnessed. We were just floored. Like I said, our meal was fine and I usually mind my own business, but this was something you could not ignore.

This was the first time at this restaurant and decided to check it out for our anniversary dinner but it will probably be the last Service was great, ambiance was nice but the Food was mediocre at best. The best thing about our meal was the appetizers the escargot was delicious and the deviled eggs were delicious but the main entrees lacked seasoning and flavor. My wife got the prime rib and it was super tender but no flavor and I got the teriyaki chicken and it was just bland with no seasoning and it was served with the sauce on the side. If the pricing was less I would expect less but to be raved on as a more upscale establishment i expected Wow but was let down.

Great service. Grace gave outstanding service. The steaks were great. It was our first visit and we will be back!

The food was excellent, the deviled eggs are amazing. The rest of the menu looked great if it's anything like the fish though it is $$$. Reagan our waitress was wonderful, made sure we had everything we needed. I was also impressed how she knew without hesitation all the specials and specifics. Amazing service. The restaurant was very nice casual but would also be a place for a special night or gathering. The atmosphere is quiet but also has the atmosphere of gathering with friends. If in the Banner Elk area a must visit.

Josh provided excellent service last night and the prime rib was delicious. I also enjoyed the salad bar. We'll be back!

First I would like to say our sever was amazing! My partner ordered the shrimp scampi pasta and I ordered the burger, the other female in our party had ordered a mushroom pasta. All three meals didn't have any flavor at all, my partner had asked for a different meal which the server was nice to let him get another meal. He got the prime rib, asked to be cooked medium. When it came out it didn't look like it was cooked medium again had no flavor. With my burger it was okay but the day after I got food poisoning, I really wish I can give it a 2 star but with how the food came out I can't

This place was awesome, right off the mountain from the resort/cabins so it's an easy drive to and from. Great atmosphere as soon as you walk up, they had a nice fire pit going that night. My party were originally sat at a tight table but when a larger round table opened up our server offered to move us which was very nice and he definitely didn't have to, it made for such a more enjoyable time. The food was spectacular from start to finish not to mentioned the drinks were top notch. First time ever having escargot and I have to say y'all might've set the bar a little too high, the butter sauce and puff pastry on top really made this my favorite new experience! Seas scallops and butternut squash risotto are simply two things I can't pass up and boy am I glad I didn't. Melt in your mouth scallops and the creamy risotto was a perfect pair. My buddy got the NY Strip and stated it was one of the best he's had in a long time. I can't recommend this place enough for a cozy, sophisticated yet inviting dinner.

Grace was incredible. She was on top of the specials and spoke clearly and intentionally to what she recommended. Her friendly service and knowledge of everything made our experience incredible. On top of Grace being great, the food was lovely. Got the filet and it was everything I could have wanted in a steak. Outdoor patio was beautiful in the evening also. Would recommend!

Stonewalls is an amazing gem in Banner Elk! Their food is delicious, the service is amazing and the price is reasonable for the quality of the food. We make it a habit to eat there every time we visit the area!

Been going here for years and loved it. This last time we were very disappointed. The ribeye I had and the filets the wife and friends had were all tasteless and tough. Maybe they started serving non-aged beef due to the cost. But for the first time in 15-18 years we were all extremely disappointed.

Was in town for a bachelorette party, and decided to have our final dinner here. We were not disappointed! It was easy to make a reservation online. We had the French onion soup, which was delicious, and each one of us ordered a separate type of steak, all with great flavor. Only possible downside is one of the steaks came out room temperature and not hot but the restaurant quickly corrected it and took it back to the kitchen.

We are visiting from FL and came to Stonewalls for a family dinner! We started with some calamari and spinach artichoke dip, both were delicious! I had the aged ribeye and it was cooked to perfection! Our server, Raegan, was amazing! She was very friendly and attentive. After dinner we finished with some of the cinnamon roll bread pudding and crème brûlée. We will definitely come back when we are in the area.

Stonewall Highly rated and recommended we stopped into this nice restaurant found on yelp with high ratings. We started with there fresh bread, warm to the table. We did not have reservations and they were completely booked for days. They have an outdoor patio with a fire pit going and music inside tonight at the bar. We were told a 2 hour wait so we sat outside as the bar was not an option as they reserve the spots in the bar. Completely booked, we were given a table on the outdoor covered and closed patio with heaters. It was quite comfortable and sad we could not hear the music. If they had a little piped in music it would have been better. However our server Brenna made up for the lack of music. Funny and informative, we went with The  Onion soup, perfectly made at the perfect temperature. Delicious, and hearty! Then I went with the Salad bar over 50 items to choose from and it was enough to fill me up. We also had The Ribeye steak with I had a piece of and the Special of the day, Pistachio crusted trout. Oh so delicious! We followed with the home made cinnamon roll bread pudding.  Which was flavorful but a little to stiff for my liking. It had a Bourbon sauce which could have used more for my liking. All in all the meal was terrific, wonderful atmosphere and great service!

The welcoming chairs and firepit set the tone for a great experience. I enjoyed our girls night dinner with a cute mocktail and yummy food. Our server was knowledgeable about the food and ingredients to help navigate food allergies. The baked potatoes were a big hit! And the specials -- scallops were delicious! Creme brûlée was Yummy!!

We are in town house/pet sitting for a week. Picked Stonewalls for supper. First, the staff is really what makes this place a gem! Definitely order the Lobster Bisque. It is hot, creamy, and filled with delightful chunks of lobster. And, it comes in a bowl-not a dumb little cup that just revs up your taste buds without enough to bed them back down! Second, IF you order the burger, ask for some seasoning. I have ate burgers all over the world and that was the most bland burger ever. Absolutely no flavor! Asked for BBQ sauce to be able to eat it. Giving it three stars for the positive things-people & lobster!

Superb service, both gracious and knowledgeable. The atmosphere and the food are noteworthy. The salad bar had a variety of fresh vegetables and they were delicous. The ribeye and the bake potato were excellent. The charbroiled steak was perfectly cooked by request. I unwaveringly recommend this resteraunt.

The food, service, and ambiance are wonderful. The fried deviled eggs and Prime Rib were excellent. We will definitely be returning on our next visit to North Carolina.

Dinner with my forever Valentine! Salad bar tonight and always fresh and so many options.

Delicious old school dining with a modern twist! Everyone is attentive, friendly, and makes sure that your meal is perfect. The food is great and both the dining room and patio are wonderful experiences.

Stonewalls is an ok place for dinner, but pricey for the quality you get. I'm rating Stonewalls with a 3-star; food and quality of ambiance (including worn furniture) is a 2-star, dessert is a 4-star. To quote a previous review, Stonewalls is "perfectly mediocre" and add underwhelming to expectations. The ambiance is ok, but not great for a nicer scale restaurant providing a higher quality of menu items. The decor is outdated with chairs and booth seats with worn out cushion and support structure. Our table was a bit beaten up for the ambiance that they are going for. The table was sticky and we ended up cleaning it again ourselves with hand sanitizer with paper towels. The quality of food was ok and my guess is the meat was select and not even choice cuts; none of the meats seemed to be prime. All of our entrees were not cooked to order and two of our steaks (ribeye and prime rib) had to go back as undercooked and at room temperature at best. Both came back to our table in less than a minute and half (literally) warmed up. Not sure if they're using a microwave or what. The ribeye turned out ok. The prime rib was disappointing. Poor quality cut, delivered cool, then brought back warm but still not cooked correct. The redeeming event for our table was dessert. All of them were very good (4 star desserts). Service quality was sporadic. Initial customer service from hostess station and wait staff was good. Thereafter, it dropped. Wait staff was overwhelmed by number of tables they have to serve while other staff was standing around. Overall, experience was disappointing. The ambiance is worn, food quality is mediocre and the prices are high for what you get. There are other restaurants in town I'd try before coming back to Stonewalls. If I do come back, I won't order the prime rib, because it's far from being true prime rib. Perhaps this is a good place for coffee and desserts in the afternoon.

Our family has been eating at Stonewalls since the 1990s. The steaks and crabcakes along with the salad bar are delicious and consistently outstanding. It is a bit pricey but if you want an upscale meal when visiting Banner Elk/Beech Mountain, Stonewalls is a must. I typically get the filet or Maryland style crabcakes but many of the items on the menu are outstanding. Stonewalls is a fine-dining option when in the High Country where you get good food and friendly, professional service from the staff and management. It is a much better choice than the poor fare offered at other places, like Holy Smokes/White Wolf Lodge up on Beech Mountain where the sad and overpriced food (BBQ/Sandwiches), fudge, clothes, and ski rentals are sketchy and the managers such as Mike are unprofessional, rude, and berate customers, even teenage children over the phone. Trisha at WWLodge actually makes up phony reviews on Yelp to trick customers so how can you trust food and service. Instead, the best choice in Banner Elk for upscale food and a reliable meal is Stonewalls. I recommend Stonewalls for a delicious, upscale, meal when in the Banner Elk/Beech Mountain area.

Boyfriend and I are here visiting for a few days. The first day we were here we saw a billboard in Banner Elk for Stonewalls. We knew we had to try it out so we made reservations. We went on 10/30/2023, it was a beautiful place inside and out. We both had our hearts set on the prime rib. It did not disappoint. We both asked for medium and it came out perfect. I had sweet potatoes and he has garlic mashed potatoes-both we delicious. My only disappointment and why I gave 4 stars is everyone else around us got bread, but we never got any :( We also had the bread pudding and it was also very good. Will definitely come back if we are in the area again.

For an appetizer we started the evening off with the Deep Fried Deviled Eggs, strange sounding but delicious! For main entree I had the evening special of pan seared scallops (seared to perfection), on a bed of sticky rice with a crab mango salsa- so scrumptious! Dessert was a molten lava cake a la mode- nothing better than warm chocolate with vanilla ice cream melting into it! Our server was so funny and sweet and made the whole experience very enjoyable. Stone Walls is always a must dine when in the mountains of NC. Love the decor and the black and white photos of the mountains are stunning, reminiscent of Ansel Adam's artwork in the western US.

We appreciated everything about Stonewalls. Great service, great food. We hope all is going well with this amazing restaurant and town.

Service was so disappointing. Our waters were never filled, our soup arrived cold (lobster bisque), our shrimp cocktail never arrived until after we reminded the server. Once reminded, she spent the next 5 minutes conversing with the next table before retrieving it. It was so late that we told her we no longer wanted it as we had finished our meal, but she finally brought it and still charged us for it. An unfortunate experience.

This place does not disappoint. We've visited an elk a few times now and every time we make sure to get reservations here be sure to book well in advance the food is incredible and the service is by far consistent and considerate and friendly everything you want in a restaurant. It's family friendly, although if, I was going with just my spouse. I think I would have a great time as well.

Great food the calamari was some of the best I've ever had, great service, polite waitstaff and very welcoming environment. I will definitely recommend Stonewalls to any of my friends and/or family and I will be back on my next trip to the area.

If you're out in Banner Elk you NEED to visit Stonewalls. Everything from the atmosphere, service AND, most importantly, the food is amazing! I 10/10 would go back to Stonewalls again.