Venture Chocolate and Wine — Restaurant in Boone

Do yourself a favor and wander into Venture Wine & Chocolate Bar the cozy little hideaway that feels like stumbling upon a tucked-away Italian café, right in the middle of town. ✨

The house red was everything you want in a glass of wine robust, palatable, and the kind that makes you close your eyes just to savor it. Pair it with their grape, brie, and arugula appetizer and you’ll swear you’ve discovered the secret to happiness. Every bite was a little love song juicy grapes, creamy brie, and that peppery bite of arugula all dancing together in perfect harmony.

The service? Friendly and attentive without ever rushing you. The vibe? Dreamy and intimate, with just the right amount of whimsy to make you want to linger for “just one more glass.” Whether you’re in the mood for wine, chocolate, or even a late-night coffee indulgence, this place has you covered.

In short: Venture isn’t just a bar it’s an experience. Go once, and you’ll find yourself plotting your return before the...

Our evening at Venture Chocolate & Wine was nothing short of delightful. The handcrafted chocolates stole the show—especially the Dubai chocolate, which was silky, exceptionally flavorful, and clearly crafted to perfection. What impressed us even more was their beverage selection. The wine list is thoughtfully curated and available by the glass at refreshingly affordable prices. In addition, their whiskey selection is excellent, offering quality pours that pair beautifully with the sweets. And the cocktails and mocktails? All expertly made—balanced, creative, and a pleasure to sip in their cozy downstairs space. The ambiance downstairs is warm and inviting, with a refined yet relaxed vibe that makes it easy to linger. All in all, Venture delivers on every front—quality, affordability, and experience. A must-visit for chocolate aficionados and beverage...

This place is a well-kept secret, mainly because of the lack of adequate signage. I would have walked by it 100 times if my relatives hadn’t known about it somehow. It’s hard to find a good glass of wine in Boone, and this is one of only a couple of places I’ve located thus far. It’s an attractive space with a nice variety of seating options for individuals or small groups and offers some menu options as well. A TV (with sound off) in the bar area could bring in a few more sports fans on the weekends. A larger, more visible sign needs to reference this location as a wine bar and indicate that along with wine and chocolate, it also serves charcuterie(!), which is quite tasty and not outrageously priced. I would hate to see a business I invested in go under because no one...