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Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa Reviews List

Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa

Come and join us for dinner at Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa a Relais & Chateaux property. Experience world-class culinary fare in our historic mansion, where the elegance of fine-dining can be rediscovered amid gracious hospitality and the comfort of home. Mountain views and romantic fireside dining create a magical setting where you can enjoy the flavors of new American cuisine prepared with a flare of Southern sensibility. Rowland’s features an indulgent menu with an array of eclectic dishes including fresh seafood, prime steaks and savory game meats. There is also a delicious gourmet spa menu for the health conscious. On the wine list, you will find bottles from all over the world, including rare wines and some little-known gems from North Carolina vineyards. Find out why Katherine Stefan of Charlotte Taste Magazine writes “no trip to Blowing Rock is complete for foodies” without a meal at Rowland’s.
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22 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
(22 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 22 reviews
5 stars
(18)
4 stars
(1)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(1)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.6 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.6 / 5
Service 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
1.2 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • romantic(19)
  • special occasion(19)
  • fit for foodies(13)
  • notable wine list(13)
  • scenic view(13)
  • neighborhood gem(5)
Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa Reviews List
Review 1 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Top of the line

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/18/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Fanastic restaurant from the original greeting to the drinks, food and sincere care from the entire staff. For Nate the head chef to come out and talk with each table is something special. Thank you Natalie, Nate, Jennifer and Matt ! Would recommend this special restaurant to anyone!!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Wrong direction

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Last year Mothers Day lunch was outstanding. This year was only average and disappointing ."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: romantic, scenic view
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Review 3 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dinner was excellent and the

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Dinner was excellent and the service was supurb. Very beautiful restaurant with great view. The only recommendation I have is that they need to have a larger selection of beer."
Dined on 04/18/2013
 2011
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 4 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Rowland's, A Fabulous Restaurant

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Rowland's offers one of the best dining experiences in the High Country. We celebrated my birthday with friends there on Friday night. The food was delicious, presented beautifully, and served well. While the restaurant is quite expensive, it is worth the price! We enjoyed a pleasant drink in the cozy bar before dinner where the assistant manager was friendly about sharing information about the spa and restaurant. We have dined here on other occasions and each time is a true pleasure. The attention to detail is not be be missed by discriminating diners."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 5 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not up to previous visits.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Not up to previous visits. Food was acceptable but not special - seabass was extremely salty and osso bucco was not cook sufficiently (tough). An off-season visit and it showed."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2006
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 6 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

A Beautiful setting, ambiance

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A Beautiful setting, ambiance perfect, folks friendly. This could have been a perfect evening for our anniversary celebration had the service and meals met our expectations. We were disspointed."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, scenic view
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Review 7 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful Evening!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We celebrated our anniversary and had a wonderful meal and enjoyed the beautiful dining area. For appetizers we ordered the apple salad and the prawns. We both got the sea bass and everything was delicious and beautifully presented. Desert was berry crisp and spiced creme brulee and they were onderful! Pinot Grigio that our terrific waiter Chris suggested went great with the sea bass. The staff was so nice and very attentive. So amazing to have a restaurant of this quality in the High Country! Thanks so much to the chef and the staff for making dinner on our special day both elegant and fun!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 8 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is world-class. The

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food is world-class. The wine list is 5-star. The service staff is nearly precognitive, and extremely knowledgable, about every part of the menu."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 9 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Beautiful, delicious place

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We had a wonderful time at your restaurant. One of us has quite a few food allergens and you were more than accomodating to make our night special and worry free. The food was absolutely delicious and the presentation was beautiful. Your chef came out to speak with us and that meant a lot. We are looking forward to many return trips in the futute!"
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 10 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great ambiance; excellent

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great ambiance; excellent service; very creative, friendly and engaging chef. One of the most perfect dining experiences my wife and I have had in years."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Review 11 for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Beautiful Mountain Views,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Beautiful Mountain Views, Delicious Food, and a Wonderful Waitstaff!"
Dined on 01/24/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Rowland's Restaurant at Westglow Resort and Spa
Based on the average of (11) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.9 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.9 / 5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food 
4.7 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.7 / 5
Service 
4.9 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.9 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
1.3 / 3
Moderate