The Cardinal Food and Spirits is an inviting restaurant and bar set in a log cabin has a warm ambiance in which diners can enjoy a fun night out with friends or a romantic celebration of love. Boasting warm wooden décor and finishes, cozy tables and a full-service bar, the restaurant specializes in farm-to-table fare prepared with ingredients sourced from regional farms such as Heritage Homestead in Crumpler, Octopus Garden Farm, and Against the Grain in Zionville. Hailed as having the best burgers in town, ranging from Wild Game and Turkey Burgers to the Gringo Burger made with Carolina bison, the eatery also serves dishes of spicy-slow braised chicken, marinated tempeh tenders, and the jalapeno cheddar hushpuppies. The bar offers 12 rotating taps of regional craft brews, curated house cocktails, and a jukebox, a pinball machine, and an ice ball game offer fun entertainment. The Cardinal is open for lunch and dinner, Monday through Sunday.
1711 NC-105, Boone, NC 28607, Phone: 828-355-9600