I am a longtime Marshall fan making the trip to Boone for the first time. Some of my earliest memories were when it seemed in the early and mid-1990s that we could not lose at home and yet we lost in 1993 and 1995 to App in Huntington. The 1995 loss was on homecoming in a really low scoring game if my memory is correct. App scored the winning touchdown right in front of me. I know that this year you all are going through an up and down rebuilding year the same as we are. I hope to have good weather and a good game against a rival on Saturday.

Any places I should definitely hit up in Boone? I have a brunch reservation in Sunday at Hellbender in Blowing Rock. I will have my kids with me. Any good pizza in town? Good place to eat some trout? Looking forward to the trip. Thanks.

Sorry for your affliction of being a Marshall fan. Just kidding

In Boone - lunch or dinner.. The Local, Pasta Joint, The Mint.. breakfast. Bettys, biscuits, Troy's Diner, Melanies

Trout in blowing rock.. Speckled Trout

Pizza…Lost Provence. I’d highly recommend Kidd-Brewer Stadium where you can enjoy The Herd making a meal outta App. Stay away from student section. They are pretty “vocal” in their dislike of everyone.

Peppers Restaurant has been around for almost 50 years. Wide variety of soups sandwiches and entrees. It has been my favorite for all those years.

Dan’l Boone Inn has been around even longer. Southern fare served family style.

Peddler Steak House for old school steak and salad.

Stick Boy Bread Co for breakfast treats.

Lock down parking if you have not done so yet. Here are a few options (I can’t vouch for accuracy, but this is from the chamber website)

Enjoy the trip to Boone (but hopefully not the game lol). Bring clothing that you would wear to a Marshall game in late November. Boone weather can be very unpredictable.

Boone Bagelry for breakfast is my fav.

Peppers is my wife's favorite for dinner since their french onion soup is so good.

Yes parking is the biggest pain.

If you want parking, try Facebook search for Tiffany Leonard. She sells spots right by the Holmes basketball arena.

If you like Sushi, CoBo is tough to beat.

Regardless, you’ll have a plethora of options for your victory dinner.

One of the better newer restaurants is Over Yonder. The trout is great but the chicken fried chicken is my favorite. Also save room for dessert.

I know where Over Yonder used to be.

Where it is now at The Rhodes motel is a cute boutique motel.

Saint3333 wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 17, 2025 5:47 pm

I know where Over Yonder used to be.

Yep. It used to be…..well it was over yonder.

For a gracious truly country Southern style breakfast where they keep bringing more if you ask.....it's tough to beat Dan'ls Boone Inn. Earlier the better....this time of year it gets packed with a line but truly worth it. With a football game compounded with folks making a traditional Christmas tree run it gets packed for breakfast.

Marshall2004 wrote: ↑

Mon Nov 17, 2025 10:14 am

I am a longtime Marshall fan making the trip to Boone for the first time. Some of my earliest memories were when it seemed in the early and mid-1990s that we could not lose at home and yet we lost in 1993 and 1995 to App in Huntington. The 1995 loss was on homecoming in a really low scoring game if my memory is correct. App scored the winning touchdown right in front of me. I know that this year you all are going through an up and down rebuilding year the same as we are. I hope to have good weather and a good game against a rival on Saturday.

Any places I should definitely hit up in Boone? I have a brunch reservation in Sunday at Hellbender in Blowing Rock. I will have my kids with me. Any good pizza in town? Good place to eat some trout? Looking forward to the trip. Thanks.

Good call on Hellbender. You will enjoy it. Mellow Mushroom is a chain, but the one in Boone seems to be better than the rest. Everything in God's Country tastes better except the bitterness of defeat. People say Peppers is great, but you can get a sandwich anywhere. Since you are going to be in and around Blowing Rock, Story Street Grille is very good. Enjoy your visit.

Daniel Boone will fix you a tailgate box and have it waiting on you if you call it in. Or they used to and it was a bargain. Peppers isn’t what it used to be but what is ? Do make parking arrangements asap. Safe travels.

We got a Great respectful rivalry back with App & Marshall. Not a hate rivalry for me. Ya'll got great history & some friendly fans. Been cussed and flipped off pretty good by the students though, but you will get the same in Boone I am sure. I hope you enjoy your trip to Boone!
My Boone food recommendations = Pizza: Lost Province. Burgers: Cardinal. Italian: Casa Rustica. Brewery with great food: Booneshine. Sandwiches: Peppers. That's pretty much our rotation that we enjoy.

I am definitely looking forward to the trip and appreciate all of the recommendations. I envy you all having a true "hate" rivalry with Georgia Southern. We don't really have that. We have had them at certain times. Furman. Then Miami(OH). Then UCF. Then WKU. I suppose it could get there with JMU, but it is all just the latest flavor. I consider App a rival for the history. I like to say "Appy" to annoy people just like I'm sure you have something you say. But it isn't really hate. The closest we have is WVU. Basketball games against them used to be great fun, but we only played in football at their peak (Rodriguez the first time around) and our valley (Mark Snyder years), so it really isn't a rivalry since we don't play. I have heard your student section can be rough. I honestly could not care less for myself. I've been all over and seen it all. But I will have my kids with me, so I will stay away.

Marshall2004 wrote: ↑

Tue Nov 18, 2025 3:44 pm

I am definitely looking forward to the trip and appreciate all of the recommendations. I envy you all having a true "hate" rivalry with Georgia Southern. We don't really have that. We have had them at certain times. Furman. Then Miami(OH). Then UCF. Then WKU. I suppose it could get there with JMU, but it is all just the latest flavor. I consider App a rival for the history. I like to say "Appy" to annoy people just like I'm sure you have something you say. But it isn't really hate. The closest we have is WVU. Basketball games against them used to be great fun, but we only played in football at their peak (Rodriguez the first time around) and our valley (Mark Snyder years), so it really isn't a rivalry since we don't play. I have heard your student section can be rough. I honestly could not care less for myself. I've been all over and seen it all. But I will have my kids with me, so I will stay away.

I was at App from 88-93 and I hate Marshall, can't stand the blundering turds and that won't ever change. But I do hope you enjoy your time in Boone.

Sent you a private message

I thought I would put a bow on the thread with a post trip report on our first time in Boone. It was top notch all around. Very impressive setting, campus, fans, students, stadium experience. Top to bottom. Just a great trip. 100% coming back in two years. I had a lot of great interactions with fans. A special thank you to App74 from this board for the hospitality.

You all have been frustrated with this first year coaching staff like we have been. I have read things on here about you all losing relevance or fading. I don’t know enough to comment on this coach other than that your team plays hard which reflects well on a coach. What I will say is that as an outsider, your program is rock solid. You have fan and student support which are the envy of many programs. It was just a great college football experience. The traditions. The town. The hill. You have history. You have power conference pelts on your wall. Your program is a LONG way from slipping.

We went hiking and had some good food. After the game we were bummed out and got takeout back at the cabin from a Greek place called Ambrosia Kafeneio. It was as good of Greek food as I’ve had.

As for the game, to be honest it was a great game contested at what both fan bases would likely admit to be a fairly low level compared to our more memorable contests of recent years. We are both building. I hope to be back in 2027 for a similarly close game between two better teams contested at a higher level. I hope a lot of you come to Huntington next year. Congrats on the win and I hope we can both finish the season with a win to get bowls games. Until next year….