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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
532 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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!

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 59 times today

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–3:00 pm Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–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 532 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
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Child-Friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

533 Reviews
  1. CherylM

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was great. We were in town for just a few days and we decided to try this place. Highly recommend it.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite restaurant in Blowing Rock and we always try to plan ahead and make our reservations well in advance.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant, great experience. Best food in town!

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  4. caseythetarheel

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great. We eat here on every trip into the area.

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  5. SGR1

    Richmond

    18 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Alex was wonderful— food was great! We will return!

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and service! This is one of our favorite places!!

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  7. AWJ6743

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Great food! We had the deviled eggs, wings, Almond Crusted Trout, beets, collards & okra. The food was delicious! Make sure you make reservations before going because it's a very busy & popular restaurant.

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  8. VickiJ

    Atlanta Metro

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place and always come here when we are in the area. Food is exceptional. Be sure to make reservations

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  9. MarkS

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Trout nachos are to die for…..

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  10. BrookeB

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing, as always. Drinks took a little long on the second round, but were delicious. Service was great. It was pretty chilly outside on the covered patio though. Overall, one of our favorite spots!

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  11. AngieE

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing meal! We got a starter of hand cut fries with two whiskey cocktails that did not disappoint. For our entree, we both got the almond-cornmeal crusted trout. The best trout I've ever tasted. I would love to come back and try the citrus-marinated and blackened trout on our next visit. The sides were almost as good as the trout. The bourbon glazed okra with bacon is a must! Also got the collards and grits which were so, so good. 10/10

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  12. JulieB

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We ate here for dinner in November in their covered patio and it was quite warm, thankfully! Hope to sit inside next time! I had a seasonal cocktail which was delicious! For appetizer, we got the charcuterie board. It’s was ok, not the best we’ve had. I had the almond crusted trout for dinner. Fish was good, but needed more seasoning. It was a little bland. Would try a different one next time. My husband got the Wagyu burger and fries, but said it was just “ok”. Overall we enjoyed our dinner and hope to visit again at some point and try some other dishes. Service was great. Cute little place!

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  13. Chloe

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything was delicious and came out very quickly. The deviled eggs with smoked trout & the chicken dumpling soup were heavenly for appetizers! I highly recommend the almond crusted trout for the main course. With the trout entrées, you can pick your sides. The beets with goat cheese yogurt & pepitas along with seared okra finished in a bourbon bacon were amazing! Everything was perfect and portion size! The place was very clean as were the restrooms, which seems to be lacking in many places downtown! We will definitely be back on every visit to Blowing Rock!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing cocktails, delicious food, great ambience and service. We always sit by the bar/bottle shop!

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  15. ChristineS

    Treasure Coast

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best trout in the high country! And they always have very interesting reasonably priced wines by the glass.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We always love speckled trout. We tried their pumpkin soup today and it was amazing. We also had the tacos and a trout platter. You can’t go wrong with the beer and the food choice here. And the atmosphere and location is ideal.

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  17. AndyW

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    I was very pleasantly surprised how good this restaurant was and would gladly go back again! The food was excellent and the service was also highly recommended!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    NY Strip steak was much too peppery. The trout dishes were delicious. Our server Alex was wonderful.

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  19. FoodieFanfromChapelHill

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great eateries Blowing Rock. Good selection of Trout dishes. Cilantro crusted version could have been more flavorful. Beans and greens could have had more greens (mine had two small pieces of greens). Sweet potato side was delicious. Chocolate torte was wonderful, as was the green tea. Very efficient and friendly service.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Love this restaurant- It’s always bustling in the best way. The wagyu burger is wonderful. My husband loves the sides. It’s our fav in Blowing Rock

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Alex help me to find the most amazing gluten free dining, 10/10 recommend. She was wondering and the food is delicious

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  22. EmmyEats

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tasty cocktails and delicious dishes! Always a good meal and a great time.

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  23. DanielleP

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A+ food and service. Each one of the dishes we ordered were delicious, but especially the baked brie. A hidden gem in a small mountain town!

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  24. KimC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to go for dinner. Great place to walk afterward

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit in years. Pleasantly surprised! Will return.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal outside on the patio. Lovely November evening. They had live music outside which we really enjoyed. Food was excellent all around. My wife and I both have a gluten allergy and there are a lot of GF options available. Highly recommend.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the blackened trout with collards and beets as my two sides. All very tasty! We will definitely be back.

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  28. RDFF

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always, Speckled Trout did not disappoint. The trout is wonderful, mac and cheese, succotash, salads - all great.

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  29. BurwellsCharleston

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service at the bar and table. Bar staff were professional and constantly cleaning their areas and busy. So refreshing to get great service with conscientious staff. Trout nachos were awesome.

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  30. KatieE

    Cleveland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing service with great food and cocktails. We celebrated our engagement here and it was so lovely. Perfect ambience with string lights. We will definitely be back.

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  31. SandraW

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was spot on! Delicious food and great service!

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  32. Damion

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, nice atmosphere and location.

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  33. Escapee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An interesting menu, very good fresh food, nice ingredient combinations

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  34. Chelsey

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved our food! It was such a cozy environment as well. We had the deviled eggs as an app and couldn't rave about it more! We also shared two trout filets: blackened for one and breaded for the other. We chose the okra and the hoppin' john for sides! They also carried non-alcholics beers which is much appreciated! We will be back for sure!

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  35. Foodfan

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous atmosphere and fabulous food!!! We are looking forward to returning soon!

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  36. clls

    Jacksonville

    61 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Absolutely a huge disappointment. The last time we ate here, it was wonderful. Tonight, it was incredibly bad. Service was terrible and totally unacceptable-apathetic at best. Our French fries were barely warm and limp-not extra crispy as requested. The trout-what there was of it-was good, but the piece of trout was very small. Our waitress was completely apathetic-she made it quite clear that she could care less about our food quality or lack of service. We told her about our cold fries-she shrugged her shoulders and walked away. I requested some melted butter and was brought 4 pats of cold butter stuck in a metal cup with the comment-“we don’t have melted butter-this is all we have.” Unbelievable. The last time we ate here, it was outstanding. Not tonight-we won’t be back.

    The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle ShopResponded on November 6, 2023

    Here is the response we left from your Google 1 Star Review: Hi Cynthia, Thank you for your review. You made a reservation for the covered porch and were 30 minutes early. Bobby, our GM, gladly accommodated your request to change seats and sat you where there was a table available. We are limited on space and many of our tables are reserved ahead of time, as you are well aware, so adjustments can be challenging. We apologize that you did not receive the melted butter you requested but we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your Bloody Mary. Our serving staff are being trained constantly and we will be sure to mention this review at our next pre-shift meeting. We would have gladly replaced the french fries upon request or removed them from your bill if you continued to be dissatisfied.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was not well prepared and neither of us finished our entrees. I depend upon ratings when choosing new restaurants and I would not recommend this restaurant to a friend.

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  38. MarkC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Trout and sides dishes were delicious as was dessert (choc chunk blinder with homemade salted caramel ice cream with caramel sauce). Enjoyed beer and wine at Speckled Trout Outfitters beforehand. Same great service. Enjoyed the patio!

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my overall favorite restaurants. The trout is fantastic. I got the trout nachos and the hickory smoked trout both of which are cooked to perfection. This is a staple of my Blowing Rock visits!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great restaurant. Need to make reservations or you won't get in. Wait to use the restrooms was 20 minutes. Not exceptable.

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FAQs

The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop is rated 4.8 stars by 532 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 59 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–3:00 pm Mon, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–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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