<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Sorry I missed this sooner-I lived in Boone for a year through spring 200. Corner Palate is great in Banner Elk. They do a sushi night which is as good as any sushi I have ever had. Very casual. THE local hot spot so get there early. Black Diamond in Banner Elk has great food. It is more upscale and fancier but I never wore a dress. Extremely helpful staff/chef. Louisiana Purchase is the most $$$ and best restaurant in the high country. You can get great GF meals there, too. Downtown Boone , King St, same side a Mast General Store has a vegetarian/Mexican/ sushi-rice wrapper restaurant where I ate all the time...trying to remember the name...duh...Angelica's??? I still miss it!!!! Great fresh innovative stuff. Real casual. Lots of patchouli oil but frequented by all types! The Red Onion in quasi-downtown Boone has a number of GF things as well. It is a locally-owned, non chain kind of like an Applebee's only better. You'll do fine in the Boone area!! I was very happily well-fed and GF while there. Jill Thanks Jill, Cecilia,TX