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Boone, NC is known for its gemstones. When you find one you want to let everybody know about it. Well, tucked away in a quiet corner of a small mall, we found a hidden gem called Joy Bistro. We recently hosted our son's wedding rehearsal dinner party there (party of 22). Gary worked with Joy's chefs to prepare an exquisite, nicely balanced menu of delights paired with wine and toasted with a light crisp Prosecco. From the start, the extraordinary appetizers (Joy's Wontons, Pate a' Choux Gnocchi, Firecracker Shrimp), the farm fresh garden salads, (Bartlett Pear salad, or Peach and Prosciutto salad) to the main course selection (NC Trout, Joyce Farms Chicken, Local Drake 3 cheese Ravioli, GC's all Natural Bistro Burger – more than a burger!) every palate was satisfied. And if that's not enough, finishing the meal with a Wild Berry Prosecco Sorbet or decadent Kahlua Espresso Torte made the evening a tremendous success! Gary's team rearranged the dining room and put on a lovely staff to host our table (Lacy and Ashley, who handled everything magnificently), letting us relax and just enjoy the evening. I've traveled the globe and eaten at some of the finest restaurants on the planet and I have to say that Joy Bistro is something special. If you are in Boone, looking for a gem, you don't want to miss Joy Bistro. We want to thank you for making a very important, special night for our family be so perfectly wonderful. Everyone is still raving about the food!
You can tell when a place has pride and love in what they do! From the warm greeting at the door to our waiter, Alex and all the way through our dining experience was top notch! We ordered an appetizer with gnocchi, artichoke hearts, and other delicious tastes, Pâte á Choux Gnocchi and it was fabulous! I ordered their Fall Classic cocktail and it was perfect! Our entrees came (perfectly timed) exactly how we ordered them. The Filet Mignon was melt in my mouth fabulous even the cooked vegetables on the side were beautifully done. The order of Maine Diver Scallops could not have been prepared any better! Perfectly seared,succulent, with a gentle smoky flavor. We finished off with a shared chocolate Torte that was a perfect end to our dinner. You made my birthday dinner exquisite!
Absolutely wonderful cozy environment, professional and friendly staff, amazing menu. My favorite special dinner place!
This is by far my favorite place to dine out. My daughter Sara Mason is the one who has turned me on to this place.
Always our favorite "go-to" place for dinner whenever we are in the Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk area! Amazing meals and outstanding service! We have lots of wonderful memories of special occasions celebrated at Joy Bistro!
I made a reservation at Joy Bistro to celebrate my son Joey's Graduation from Appalachian State University. What a wonderful surprise. We had the best time ever. The food was delicious. The firecracker shrimp is a must appetizer. We had the ravioli and lamb and everything was wonderful and cooked to perfection. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting and the service was impecable. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Make a reservation because it's a jewel.
Marsha Walters Walthall
+5
It's a wounderful little place ...Food was excellant....waiters were so very personable and helpful with finding the right wine....will visit again when in Boone, NC.....
I recommended Joy to a friend, this is their review.
"One of the best places we have visited in a long time! Food was absolutely amazing!! Robert Griggs had recommended this place and we will be back soon! We tried many dishes - to mix and match! The Alaskan King Crab dip is a must for everyone! I tried the Fig Sidecar cocktail - YUM! We had the salmon, Brussel Sprout Salad and the Beef Tenderloin Sandwich! Three of us - our first visit - BUT not our last! A must try in Boone!" ~ Kathy Dorton
Best regards,
Robert Griggs
Cozy atmosphere for the space given. Food was delicious and came out on time in sequence. We ordered the salmon entrée and the scallops entrée. Good crowd at 6:30, we made a reservation and our table was ready. Cocktails were good and the shrimp appetizer was tasty. The bread pudding dessert was heavenly. The wait staff was nice friendly from making the reservation to our waitress.
The only reason I gave 4 star was due to time to get our cocktails from time we sat down.
Wow! Joy Bistro was AWESOME! Gary & Melissa (Joy) did a wonderful job with our large party of 40 people for my sons’s rehearsal dinner last weekend! The food was amazing...& the service was just as good! We were so pleased with everything & I highly recommend Joy Bistro... you could place this restaurant in any major city & it would shine! Thanks for a great event guys... you’re the best!!
Joy Bistro was a wonderful atmosphere for our anniversary dinner. The service and food were top notch. They have great Covid protocols in place that made me feel comfortable and safe. Would definitely visit again if we are back in the area. We had the fire cracker shrimp for an appetizer and the salmon as an entree.
What a great little place in Boone. The only place that matches overall quality is the Gamekeeper. Joy is very expensive though so we don't go here often. It is however, more convenient than the Gamekeeper.
Excellent food, great staff, it is a little pricey depending what you get, but well worth it. would definitely recommend this to anyone
Food was wonderful. Service was timely and knowledgeable.
Peach Jalapeno margarita and the stuffed puff pastry are must have items.
Wow! I am so glad I found this place. Lovely space and a fantastic meal. The mussels were delicious! The warm mushroom salad was one of the best salads I have ever had. Scallops, pork chop, burger at our table. Everything was perfect. The fried smashed fingerling potatoes that came with the burger - soooooo good. I cannot wait to go back.
I found this place searching for a place to do brunch while we were visiting Boone. Brunch was amazing! The braised short ribs and potatoes is one of my top 5 dishes ever. We were so pleased with the place that we went back for dinner service the Friday before we left. It was equally amazing and the dessert was off the charts ( We had the Creme Brulee and the Mocha ice cream). I would highly recommend Joy to anyone looking for an outstanding meal. I can't wait until we move to Boone so that we can enjoy this restaurant regularly.
We had a reservation at 6:30 and we arrived around 6:25. There was a table ready for us as soon as we walked in the door! We got seated and we were greeted by our server, Tyler. We ordered cocktails and an appetizer and they came out promptly. We had an inconvenience with the entrees because the restaurant was out of the filet mignon but had New York strip instead. Needless to say, the New York strip was amazing along with the rest of sides. We had a great experience and our sever, Tyler, was amazing. Highly recommend this restaurant and we will be back!
The staff is always attentive without disrupting the sophisticated, yet cozy atmosphere. I thoroughly enjoyed the pasta special with shrimp, mushrooms, spinach and fire roasted tomatoes. It was on the rich side but they boxed it for me to enjoy for lunch the next day. We got there early on a Friday evening and were able to get a table for two. I would recommend reservations though as they are usually booked up. You will pay a premium price for this quality of food and service. It's worth the splurge!
Fabulous meal and service by Sydney. What a wonderful experience from the customer service and atmosphere. Even though the restaurant is located in a strip mall the food is excellent! The atmosphere is upscale and the service is fabulous. We had the Brie puffs which were yummy served with prosciutto, blanched almonds and cranberries which was a nice compliment. The pear salad was excellent and my favorite part of the total meal. The scallops were so flavorful and cooked to perfection, paired with fingerling potatoes and tender vegetables. The service by Sydney was awesome too; thank you!
We went for dinner with another couple and did have to wait a while for our table, but it was well worth it. It is a small place in a strip mall so the pleasant atmosphere and bar was unexpected and so was our AMAZING meal. We saw the steaks being served before we ordered and we all 4 knew we had to try it. We started with the delicious pear salad and the filet was the tastiest we have had in a long time and best meal we have had in Boone. And, it was cooked to perfection, ours med-med rare and our friends med-well. The mashed potatoes, sauce and vegetables were the perfect pairing. Our server was another outstanding highlight. Allysa (Ally) was so pleasant, fun, knowledgeable and accommodating and such a delight. Oh yes, and the dessert, YUMMY. We had the velvet cake and ice cream. You have to try their bourbon ice cream. It was sooo good! To wrap it up, we can't wait to go back and are dreaming about that steak today.
My wife and I went to Joy Bistro for our anniversary dinner and the experience was phenomenal. We started with a firecracker shrimp appetizer which was exceptional. We also ordered bread service. To my knowledge this used to be free but you have to pay for it now, possibly a consequence of covids impact on the restaurant industry. For our main course we each had the filet which was perfectly cooked and delicious. We saved room for dessert, I had the bread pudding and my wife had ice cream. Both desserts were well prepared, asthetic and best of all delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and quiet and the service was great. I would highly reccommend this restaurant to friends and family and may have a new favorite restaurant in Boone.
Great experience here! Traveling with my wife for her birthday, I chose this restaurant for her birthday dinner and her entree was fantastic. She ordered the pesto pistachio pasta. It was really more of a seafood pasta than 'pesto pistachio' flavored but we both agreed it was delicious! Yes, it's in a strip mall but the interior is quite nice. Service was very good.
We went for the New Year’s Eve 5 course special. The food was great but for the price I would’ve expected better service. The courses felt rushed. Another course arrived while we were still finishing the previous course. The waiters/waitresses never explained the wines or food that they dropped off. All in all good food experience.
This was one of the best meals of my life. We got the mussels, warm mushroom salad, chicken (me), veal meatloaf (husband), affogato and bread pudding. The only thing we regret is the mussels, they lacked flavor and could use more salt and wine. The salad was the best I've ever had to the point I begged for the recipe. Both meals were incredible, my husband raved about the meatloaf. I could not have been more satisfied by the experience and can't wait until we're back in the area to experience it again!
The food here is phenomenal. The Chef has an excellent flavor profile. Every ingredient compliments one another. A treat for the mouth. I highly recommend the salad. No other salad will ever compete.
This restaurant has the best food and wait staff that you could ever ask for. I want to start off by saying I was greeted by a wonderful group of waitresses. The food here is the best bang for your buck that you can ask for. My waitress Gina and her co workers Riley, Ally and Lucy did an amazing job at showing team work while running each other’s food and drinks. Because of this, no tables were left unattended and I truly believe this place deserves a pat on the back. However, I did not have the pleasure of meeting a server by the name of Braden apparently also known as Dean. After my meal, I spoke to the kitchen staff about how amazing the food was. The pantry chefs Cameron and Eric did an amazing job at preparing the Brie puffs and prosciutto. After speaking with them I began a conversation with the other two chefs named Tommy and Oliver about how well they cooked the food. I have to say I will definitely be back every Friday from now on.
We were skeptical in the beginning since we went with our kids (11 & 15). But the food was truly amazing, and they were also able to accommodate my vegan+gluten-free diet. Everyone was pleased and stuffed when we left. Nice atmosphere and service as well. 👍🏽
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