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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop, Blowing Rock, NC

The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

4.8
4.8
853 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for outdoor dining
In the 1950s, The Speckled Trout was a place to stop and fill up your gas tank. Now, you can fill up on fresh mountain trout, soup beans, and hoecakes and wash it down with local farm beer or fresh rosé. We explore the roots of Appalachian food and beverage culture and re-create it in our kitchen by preserving and reviving ingredients of our local heritage.

Join us at The Speckled Trout for a taste of locally sourced regional fare by Chef Michael Foreman and warm hospitality that will keep y'all coming back!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Regional American (Southern), Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 295-9819
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Foreman
  • Neighbourhood
    Blowing Rock
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 853 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop offers "fantastic food, drinks, and service," with a "great selection of craft beer and specialty cocktails." Guests rave about the "best smoked trout and chicken and dumplings," and "attentive service." While some seating comfort issues are noted, the overall experience remains "amazing."

853 Reviews
  1. Roxanna

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s one of our favorite places! The almond - cornmeal crusted trout is excellent and it’s what we order almost every visit. The sweet potato grits was delicious and we had enough room for a very tasty lemon cream cake.

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  2. Phil

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Close to the shops on main street in blowing rock!

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  3. Amber

    Wilmington

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Heard lovely things about this place. Was disappointed by the poor service- rude when we walked up, waitress barely came to our table. Asked for a simple dirty martini and I got a glass of vermouth and olive juice.

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  4. Mary

    VIP

    Greensboro

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal! Tried the Cilantro Trout Nachos—wonderful!! My husband and I both loved the Kale & Roasted Vegetable Salad with Trout and the Basil Vinaigrette. He had Almond& Cornmeal Trout and I did the Palometa—enjoyed both but may prefer the crispier cracker crust. Excellent service!!

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  5. Elizabeth

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Speckled Trout hits it out of the park every time. Not only is the food good, the staff is always wonderful. What impresses me the most about these guys is that I have never once had a bad or subpar experience while eating here. Even when they’re extremely busy, the service is good and the food never strays. Thank you Speckled Trout!

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  6. Buddy

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had 2:45 reservation and finished all of our to dos and went in early. Had to wait about 15-20 minutes to get seats at the bar. Cancelled our reservation . Food and service was fantastic. Favorite spot of ours when in Blowing Rock.

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  7. Rick

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This place is a gem! Food was excellent, as was the service. Pricing is reasonable considering the quality. Reservation recommended.

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  8. Ashley

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service and great food! They have a great selection of craft beer and specialty cocktails. The desserts are delicious too!

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  9. Michael

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everyone at my table had a version of the trout and everyone agreed that their fish dish was mildly bland. We passed around the salt and the pepper but there was not much improvement to anyone’s plate. Everything was well cooked, it just seemed as if the chef had no types of seasonings in the kitchen for any of the trout dishes. Service was adequate but slightly slow, it wasn’t even a crowded evening. Overall, an unexpected mediocre dinner for the price. Three stars is neither good nor bad in my reviews, just mediocrely in the middle.

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  10. Amy

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    The food and service were ok but the seating was very uncomfortable. The stools were small and flimsy and the table wobbled. We were on the heated patio but next to the door and it was left open every time a worker went in and out. We were cold and uncomfortable the whole time so it diminished the dining experience.

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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop is rated 4.8 stars by 853 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 27 times today
Google Map for The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

922 Main St, Blowing Rock, NC 28605-8279

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Blowing Rock
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Regional American (Southern), Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Foreman
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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