2124 Blowing Rock Road
Boone, NC 28607
Watauga County
Phone: (828) 264-7976
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Boone's original Japanese Seafood and Steak House restaurant, the Best Tasting Show in Town! Tableside culinary magic since 1981 in the mountains of western North Carolina.
by T M. on I really liked Morimoto! We ordered the tasting menu as well as other entrees and appetizers from the regular menu. Needless to say, our bill was a bit hefty, but so worthwhile. The omakase was amazing! Everything was completely well seasoned and so flavorful. For so little food, they seem to pack so much flavor and freshness. We ordered the omakase $120, the king crab appetizer, the halibut entree, the Toro tartare (yum!!!), and the cappucino dessert! Everything was excellent! I had fish that I've never heard of before. We had the more exotic menu of fish, according to our waitress. The service was excellent and the ambiance for the place really set the stage. I would definitely like to try the Morimoto in NYC and in Napa! Can't wait...
by Renato Shomer on Came here on 9.19.09. My birthday. It proved to be a great birthday dinner and the 3-course tasting with wine pairing was a great recommendation. I started off the meal with extreme hope that I would spot the Top Chef contestant and perhaps sneak a hint on far he had progressed. No such luck, as my waiter had lied and told me that the Chef would step in before proceeding home. He did step in, but my waiter forgot to notify him and therefore my birthday was ruined..... Well not so much. After the amuse, the meal progressed wonderfully. Everything was well thought out and the fried okra amuse was delightful. My table of 8 each varied in our choices, but the majority went with the tasting. Minus a few food allergies, we attacked the wine menu and were presently surprised the whole night. I will be returning to attempt a another meet and greet. On another note, it was not Kevin cooking that night. He claims that he cooks every night on Top Chef, that was not true for the Saturday night that I visited.
by Lenard Siok on I have been meaning to try this new diner / Mediterranean restaurant for a few weeks since seeing it open. So, my girlfriend and I tried it last weekend on Sunday. I really want this place to succeed and it has such a great potential to be a wonderful and necessary addition to Midtown. There are very few, if any, 24 hour diners in Midtown and this diner should be able to fill the void. There are comfortable seats outside. So, this diner's location on the corner of 10th and Piedmont is perfect. In addition, it has a huge patio - so, lots of outdoor seating, perfect for late summer night drinks or early Sunday brunch. It might actually be cool enough to be out on the patio in the middle of the day - there is a nice canopy and outdoor fans. Our brunch was, well, less than ideal. The server was really not so friendly. She was definitely not that knowledgeable on the menu either. It was disappointing, because I clearly saw another server and a guy that appeared to be the manager running around and bending over backwards to provide good customer service. I suggest educating your wait staff on the menu and giving them an attitude adjustment (at least some of them). As for the menu - it's kind of humorous because there are a number of typos and apparently, at least two versions. My girlfriend had a menu that was an old menu and missing some items. The selection and diversity in the menu are admirable - appetizers, sandwiches, salads, brunch, omelets, and desserts. (also doubles as a hookah bar at night - if that is your thing.) As a vegetarian - I applaud the vegetarian section, but was a bit perplexed by the stuffed grape leaves that as an appetizer had rice, lamb, and other ingredients - - but were also listed on the vegetarian menu. Vegetarians DO NOT eat lamb. Also, the diner was out of humus. Really - it's a simple mixture of chic peas, lime, and tahini. Plus, Publix is four blocks away. The eggplant humus was some of the best babba ganoush I've ever had. The salmon sandwich was nice and the Mediterranean omelete was excellent. If my review were based solely on the food, it would be an easy four. Again, bad service that could be improved dragged the diner down to a 3. For example, I asked for ketchup and had to eventually grab it from the table next to us. Plus, a smile once in awhile wouldn't kill you. So, I hope the owner/manager or whomever sees this review and makes a few simple changes. Final comment - GET WIRELESS INTERNET!!!!! It really is pretty inexpensive and if you wanted to charge a $1 usage fee -I'd pay it to sit comfortably outside and work late at night or whenever.
