The New Public House - BLOWING ROCK

Once was the new public house in the beautiful downtown Blowing Rock, NC. Smooth and biscuits for breakfast and inflated rooms are the biggest changes. The smoothies are of high quality and are delicious. Biscuits are fresh and to order. The rooms were recently sprayed. Well made with brighter colors and comfort.

We visited the restaurant twice a week in Blowing Rock. Both times we used the outdoor kitchen. The staff was friendly and great atmosphere. There were some vegetarian options. We had the adult grilled cheese (delicious once and the pulpits and drinks the next (jalapeño margarita was also delicious! . Easy order and payment with QR reader from your table if you want. You don't take reservations, but we didn't have a waiting time at 7:00 a.m. in the week.

Now and then a restaurant really amazes you how good they are and Hellbender is one of the places. The place is in a renovated, large house with a lot of character, so it is a charming and picturesque restaurant (that feels smaller than it is). There are seating in all different rooms, some larger than others, and a real bar near the front (with lots of local beers on tap. Note that within it can be quite quickly loud, but this is part of the charm, and not to freeze there is a lot of outdoor seats to enjoy the pleasant North Carolina weather. You can order from the table either by phone, so take your time to browse the menu, or from each of the many waiters. The service and the food were fast and delicious. We started with their unique chili (Chickpeas maybe added? , which was rich in aromas, mostly smokey, with a little sweet and creamy. My wife and I then split the beef-talloin sandwich with sweet peppers, well-kept onions (additionally as the compliment very well, mushrooms, salad, aioli and provolone cheese, which was just as scary as it was good. Hellbender is just out of the main strip, and a must-go-to while in Blowing Rock. Jan 2022

The food was fabulous! We started with the homemade chips and beer cheese, which was very addictive. Then I had the Smashburger that was perfectly cooked. We finished our meal with the chocolate chip cookie in a small chick and the bananas groom with the rum caramel sauce. I was very happy. The atmosphere is beautiful and relaxing and the staff was very attentive. I love this place and everything about it!

I rarely leave reviews but I must say…I absolutely love this place. It’s such a relaxed and inviting atmosphere…whether inside or out! I’ve had super positive experiences with the staff… always kind and attentive even when they’re not our own waitress. I sincerely love going here.