Service: The front-of-house staff were exceptional -- attentive without being intrusive, and genuinely warm in their interactions. They took time to engage in casual conversation and created an atmosphere that felt personal and welcoming. A particular highlight was the owner's involvement throughout the meal; visiting the table on several occasions to personally describe each dish, which proved invaluable given our limited familiarity with South African cuisine. Ambiance: The setting strikes an ideal balance between relaxed and charming. We dined al fresco alongside the garden and farm animals, lending the experience a distinctive, unhurried quality that felt refreshingly unpretentious. The environment is well-suited to those seeking a genuine farm-to-table atmosphere without affectation. Food: The quality of the cuisine was genuinely impressive. The lamb chops were a standout -- cooked to a precise medium to medium-rare and seasoned with a confident, well-balanced hand. The dishes reflected the skill and experience of a kitchen operating at a high level, with clear attention to both technique and ingredient quality. Overall: Bush Farmhouse delivered on every front. The combination of superior food, engaged and joyful staff, and a relaxed, authentic setting makes for a dining experience that is as memorable as it is satisfying. This is a restaurant clearly operating at its best, and one we would recommend without reservation to anyone seeking a distinctive and well-crafted culinary experience. read more

We drove to Black Mountain just to try this South African restaurant and we were not disappointed. Decor is a hodge podge of African masks, art, maps, and memorabilia. Very rustic vibe with chickens and pigs outside. Server was very attentive. She talked us through the menu giving her favorites and recommendations. The food was delicious - sausage rolls and chicken liver mousse were amazing. I had the Bunychow, my first time having it and it didn't disappoint. The pie is typical English/Irish/South African pie that you get from the chipper. Very nostalgic for me. Lamb chops were the best. Go check this place out. It's worth the drive over from Asheville. read more

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This is an absolute must visit when you're in Black Mountain. The vibes are immaculate both inside and out (go visit the farm animals outside!). The food is absolutely top notch. Get the vegetable curry bunny chow or regret everything. read more

I met a friend here for lunch. Amazing venue and hospitality. Truly a hidden gem - breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Fairly priced for the portions and the phenomenal food. Fun outdoor space, with a small stage for live music. Owner is personable and wants to meet you, so swing by, order something special, sit back and enjoy the day! read more

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Love this restaurant! The vibe, the drink selection, and food are incredible. A hidden gem in Black Mountain. It's near downtown and just far enough out of it, that it feels like you're in someone's garden and home. Oh, and they have piggies !! Food may feel unfamiliar but everything is delicious. For a warm day- their salad is refreshing and dressing is so yummy! For a cooler evening- their curry is delicious, and tastes like a home cooked meal. Makes you want seconds. Gluten free and vegetarian are labeled and you can make some adjustments on certain menu items. They have tons of wine options, especially South African wines. Great cocktails. My favorite drink is actually a non alcoholic- GINGEMBRE. Beautiful Mountain View's. Perfect for watching the sunset. Can't recommend this restaurant enough. read more

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I didn't expect to enjoy South African cuisine as much as we did at Bush Farmhouse in Black Mountain, North Carolina. We had reservations for a group of six, and everything from start to finish was fantastic. The staff was incredibly welcoming, quick, and friendly, making us feel right at home and sharing personal stories and recommendations. I ordered the Bobotie, which was flavorful and comforting, with fragrant minced meat and rice. The Sausage Rolls we shared, and they were flakey and delicious. The farmhouse Salad was beautifully plated. The Malva, a traditional South African dessert comprised of an apricot infused spongy cake served with warm custard and whipped cream was a standout. It's a sweet, rich dessert that ended the meal beautifully. The restaurant also offers a selection of South African wines, carefully curated by the staff during visits to the country. We enjoyed a Cap Maritime Coastal Pinot Noir 2023 and a Reyneke 2020 Syrah. South African treats and biscuits (including Malva mix) are also available to take home. The property is also unique. Housing a small selection of animals, like baby pigs, and a garden area. Highly recommended if you're looking to try something different and delicious. read more

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South African food in an old farm house. Lovely backyard with ample outdoor seating and a stage for music. The chicken coop is cute for the kiddos! The food is all done very well. We have come for brunch and dinner now. Highly recommend the bush breakfast platter! Loaded with all your morning cravings:) The staff are friendly and seem to enjoy working there. read more

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Not your run of the mill mountain restaurant - this place is unique in every sense of the word. Eclectic space with large outdoor dining and lounging area. Live music and fire pit along with corn hole and some toys for the kiddos. Very friendly team and the food...the food is so good. Great Bloody Mary too. Afterwards be sure to give the pigs a scratch, although unfortunately (well, fortunately for them I suppose) the donkeys have been re-homed to a more appropriate and larger abode. read more

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What a gem! Everything I tried here was delicious! I had the prawns as my main dish and it was delicious. The inside is very cozy and the outdoor area had farm animals. They even have a stage for live performances there and a fire pit going that's perfect for the cold weather. The service was great here as well and we didn't encounter any problems with our orders. I highly recommend this place to anyone visiting Black Mountain. read more

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Third time coming to bush farmhouse, love the food and atmosphere. It is a must eat spot everytime we visit black mountain. The soups and curries are great for when it's super cold. The food is always super flavorful and drinks were so good. The atmosphere is super cute. The inside feels like a farmhouse and the outside area for kids and chilling is also super nice. read more

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I had the lamb chops and they we're very flavorful. As was the burrata. Our server was very helpful. We were disappointed to hear that they were lacking in multiple ingredients for different things on the menu as they were on the process of switching items out. The back patio had some live animals and a nice lounge area with outside seating. The chillier weather made the bonfire a enjoyable place to sit during the evening read more

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Whoa. Tonight was an epic dining experience. We have been before but I have never ordered the harvest bowl. We also ordered the farmhouse salad . Clean bowls all around. read more

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One of the best local hangouts, especially if you are staying or residing in downtown Black Mountain, Bush Farmhouse is a glorious place with mouthwatering, heavenly South African-inspired cuisine and some of the most satisfying cocktails I have had in my life. What was great about Bush was that it was literally walking distance from our Airbnb. Therefore, we ate dinner there, had pre-dinner drinks there, and had nightcap drinks there. The atrium-like outdoor bar area has all the feels of a neighborhood hangout with a South African-Bush-like atmosphere that is down-to-earth, chill, and most welcoming to anyone. When you walk towards the front entrance, the building itself is this bucolic cape property, with its own garden and greenhouse in the back where they grow their own vegetables and herbs. The front of the building has porch seating before you enter the main part of the first-floor house, which almost serves as some sort of general store, as they sell South African-produced goods. In there, you can wait for one of the servers to check your reservation and be seated. While there are a couple of tables indoors where you can take your meal and pick up some South African-produced goods, the atrium-like patio bar area is where you will want to grab a seat. We were greeted by Mark, the owner and executive chef, a really cool dude who made us feel at home immediately. We chose to sit at the bar, which is where we ended up going every other time we stopped at Bush Farmhouse for food and drinks... but most of the time, it was drinks. There are a variety of wonderful cocktails to enjoy there such as the Just Now with a synergetic blend of rooibos gin, honey, lemon, egg white, and amaro nocino. The Sundowner Negroni was quite good that included capertif, while my favorite and go-to was the Corpse Reviver #2, made with Mancini vermouth, lemon juice, Cointreau, and lots of love. If you're looking for after-dinner imbibements, their espresso martini and lychee spritz (made with gin) are terrific options. Food-wise, you can't go wrong with the scrumptious grilled octopus served with fresh veggies from the garden, like mixed greens and tomatoes, and pickled onions. If you want a real taste of South Africa, you can't go wrong with the Bobotie, which consists of a cape Malay curry-infused meatloaf cooked and served in a ramekin dish with egg and served with rice and chutney. The pap and boerewors were also delicious, consisting of maize meal, morogo, and farm sausage, and served with a tomato onion gravy. For dessert, the chocolate mousse-like dessert was fabulous without being too heavy and good to the last bite. Bush Farmhouse was a fabulous find, a local hangout that offers excellent South African cuisine made from fresh ingredients and titillating cocktails that will make you thankful you walked there and can walk back to where you came from. read more

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I see a lot of comments about the service. That's the one area I cannot fault. I went last night with my son - we stopped in on the way back from Tail of the Dragon, headed to Raleigh. Having grown up in SA, I'd heard about this place and wanted to give it a try. I left disappointed. Food was okay, prices seemed high. First was the biltong/droe wors. Ridiculously small serving for $15. Both the biltong and the dry wors were lacking - definitely not enough coriander seed or seasoning (black pepper/salt/worcestershire sauce) used. My son had the bush pie - he enjoyed it, but complained about the size of the serving. I had the lamb bunny chow. I used to get bunny chow as a younger man, in Durban, at UND. This didn't bring back the nostalgia I longed for. Maybe I'm losing my mind, but was it served with tzatziki sauce?! I wanted to try the melk tert, but given the lack of execution on the prior dishes, I decided to save myself further disappointment. Long story short... it didn't deliver what I hoped it would. read more

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My family and I love this restaurant. We always make it a point to come here whenever we are in Black Mountain. We are also so happy the restaurant is open and thriving. The service is always on point, as well as the food and drinks. The atmosphere hasn't changed. Very chill and laid back. read more

Bush Farmhouse - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Highly recommend this place. Always have had great & friendly service and and love to bring folks from out of town her. All have loved the food and the South African decor. They also make great drinks and kids love hanging out in the garden area with a hammock and fire pit. A few chickens and two cute pigs in the back. Love The Bush!! read more

Interesting place. Chickens wandering around. Laid back atmosphere. Waiter actually sat down with us to explain the menu offerings. Then the food came. Excellent! Definitely will be back read more

I called prior to driving over to this restaurant for a reservation and got no answer during business hours. When I arrived, I was told that the wait would be 20-30 minutes. My party of 2 waited for over an hour and 15 minutes for a table. When we approached the hostess she did not have a spot for us. Also, we did order drinks and overhead a bartender and a waiter on separate complaining about the work load. It was quite a disappointment experience. read more

Wow, wow, wow! This place is so nice and comfortable. I felt like I was right at home. My husband and I stopped in to grab lunch. He got the grilled octopus and I ordered the rotisserie chicken it was great!! We then ordered the Apricot infused cake wow it was amazing!! I would highly recommend this place to everyone! We will be back. Our server was great. She helped us with the menu and offered us options for dessert! Thanks!! read more

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Having never eaten South African cuisine, this was both an adventure and a delight! The ambience is chill and relaxed and very family friendly. The food is like nothing you've ever eaten before and unbelievable! We will be back and we will bring friends. Thank you so much, Victoria for taking such great care of us! read more

Visited the Bush Farmhouse the other day for a midday bite. This was a unique environment with an eclectic whimsical feel. We were excited to eat here as the food sounded delicious and the space seemed inviting. I know we came midday at an awkward time between lunch and dinner but there were plenty of people there. My partner and I got mixed in the shuffle as the kitchen was resetting I suppose. We sat at the bar and had some drinks while we waited for a table, but as time passed, we had to ask to be moved for service. Then once finally seated, still felt a bit forgotten as other tables were getting food/seated/checked in on. I think it was probably a really busy day and we got lost in the transitions. I would come back as the food was great but service was a bit spotty. We left feeling a little confused, but I think it's still definitely worth a visit if you're considering eating here. read more

Bush Farmhouse was such a unique spot nestled in downtown Black Mountain. It's serving up South African classics in a fun atmosphere. Their patio instantly transports you to South Africa with the decor, music and ambiance. Their food is all refreshing and simple from their strawberry and herb burratta to their light shrimp roll with a side salad. All the veggies are fresh and it makes for a lighter lunch or dinner option. Highly recommend stopping by next time you're in town! read more

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I have driven past Bush Farmhouse a few times since it opened and was very curious about the food! The back patio bar area is beautiful and very inviting so I knew it was a place we needed to try. Our first time there was amazing! My wife and I split the burrata salad and the shrimp roll, both were delicious and had tons of flavor. My favorite was the burrata salad which is served with some fresh tomatoes, strawberries, and a olive oil herb dressing. Will be back here soon to enjoy some live music and the outdoor space! read more

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Everything about this place is delicious! And super gezellig!! The bonus is live music even on a Tuesday evening!

Great ambience with a true South African vibe. The food was authentic and really good and the staff were welcoming and friendly. read more

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Very eclectic place. Amazing food and a very knowledgeable staff. I am going to have to come back several times this trip just to try all the alluring items on the menu read more

South African Cuisine? Yes!!!! A friend of mine lived in South Africa for 2 years. I am stoked she found this place and pushed us to come! Charm is an understatement. This place has such a great vibe. The people here are genuine, kind, and Helpful. We had the Graham Beck brut Rose and it is yum yum yummy. We ordered the Burrata. It looks fabulous and tastes even better!!! I can't get over the deep charm of this place. While waiting for my food I wandered to see the garden, fire pit, stage, and animals. They have the largest pot belly pig I have ever seen!!! Ok let's get real... THE FOOD. So good. So familiar to a once native South African. The elegance, the flair, the FLAVOR is SPOT ON!!! Very much authentic and true. The curry had a beautiful spice and aroma. The steak pie was so light and had an incredible crust. Light flaky and butter rich. The burger our little had was hand pressed. Perfectly charred and had fresh chips! Amarula shot at the end was a perfect sweet to end the meal. It's so good here I'm ditching my mid week plans to return. Steve and Kim you are hands down some of the best folks I have ever had the privilege to meet. I am in awe of your kindness and service. Because of you I want to move here, live here, work here. THANKYOU for being an authentic you. Your both 2 of the most lovely people. I more than highly recommend you come in and experience a taste of Africa. read more

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Our first time trying South African food and it was a treat! The ambiance was calm and definitely fit the farm house vibe. I got the chicken curry bunny chow. I ate until I was ready to bust and still had a pile to go. It was a warm and cozy meal. The service was good. read more

Food and service amazing. Menu has so many unusual items that I have never had the opportunity to try. Love the outdoor seating area.i will be back. read more

Food was delicious and unique! We got the roasted chicken leg, lamb chops, ribeye, and bunny chow. All of which was delicious and flavorful. We also got the flourless pudding which was a deep dark chocolate flavor with raspberry, the malva pudding that consisted of a warm sponge cake with a light but delicious flavor, and the melk tert that had such a great texture and taste. Our sever, Victoria, was so kind and full of good energy. I felt like she just embodied the restaurant. The restaurant was beautiful and had indoor and out door seating and was very open. There was a large yard where children ran around and played in. Loved our experience! read more

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I seriously thought I had already written a review, but I am not opposed to writing another one. A New England friend of mine and I got together and happened upon this place by doing a search on Yelp! When we got there, we discovered a quaint little house. They remodeled it and made it very comfortable - like you're actually having dinner at a friend's home. The bar is in a larger room with good local music. Our waiter was the son of the father and son team who own and run this restaurant. They serve only South African wine, and we had a couple that were absolutely delicious. It was fun to talk to such a friendly guy who had a lot of information and stories to tell us about his travels. My friend had the octopus salad and I had the salmon cakes. So delicious. I'm going to head back there again the next time I'm in the area. Very impressed with this quaint and comfortable house made into a restaurant. read more

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We were very excited to finally eat at Bush Farmhouse. We love supporting local and thoroughly enjoyed everything. We had an excellent rustic and soothing cup of chicken soup, some fabulous salmon croquettes, and a Sunburst Farms whole trout that was cooked and seasoned to perfection! The atmosphere is cozy and the staff is very personable, knowledgeable, and kind. It was a perfect dining experience. read more

Bush Farmhouse - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

We had a reservation, thank goodness. This unusual restaurant was jammed full. We were ushered directly to our table with no waiting. The menu was very interesting having many South African recipes from the owner and head chefs youth and childhood there. Even more interesting, as we sat outside was the "bingo band" which consisted of six people singing in an African language and bongoing away to beat the band! The dishes were all "Greek" to me, but they were recommended as the waitresses fovirites and she was right. They were delicious! There was nothing not to like about this place. We found it to be super in all areas! read more

Stopped in for a late impromptu lunch on our drive back home and we were very pleased! I had the shrimp sandwich - the BEST shrimp sandwich I've ever had. My sister-in-law had their burger and she raved about it as well. We both had cocktails that were fabulous and refreshing on a hot day. Very pleased with this find and will add it to my list of places to visit when I return. read more

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this place is a MUST STOP!!! So delicious, such a unique atmosphere! Great service, amazing food! So unique! We had the Bobotie, Sausage Rolls, Shrimp Roll, Burrata, and everything was so delicious! The only disappointing thing was that our stomachs couldn't fit any more food. So yummy. read more

First a few non-restaurant observations. The corner road that the restaurant is on has a fair amount of traffic which come around the corner very quickly. Be careful and watch out for getting splashed if there's a lot standing water in the road. In addition, if you choose to set outside be mindful that a sudden change in weather can be disruptive. A lot of people had to move indoors when we were there. The staff is aware of this and will likely give you a heads up. This was our first time there at this unique South African styled food and we enjoyed the food the attentive service and the ambiance. You can feel comfortable ordering the meatloaf which comes in a ramekin or the pot pies which are very tasty. The salad was plentiful and contained peaches instead of the advertised beets. There's a lot going on in the restaurant and in the areas outdoors so there's something for everyone. We sat at a high table across from the bar. Everyone was friendly and seemed to be enjoining themselves. Nice offering of South African wines and a family recipe of ginger beer nonalcoholic with golden raisins floating in it. Definitely a place for a small group to enjoy. read more

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Amazing!! We were able to sit outside (September), it was wonderful. Very very casual, relaxed, fun atmosphere. They even have a couple cute pigs (in a cage). And, who'd think of South African food in small town NC?? we are so glad we decided to try this place! The food was authentic South African and delicious. The service was friendly and so helpful. Definitely give it a try! read more

Repulsive and disgusting to see the female cook eating and licking her fingers and wiping them on her apron of the food she was preparing

We stopped by for a drink on the back patio a couple nights ago and had a wonderful time! The atmosphere was enchanting with the lights and fire pit and the drinks were phenomenal! I ordered the Esmeralda and it was so well balanced and delicious! read more

First off I discovered this fantastic place in early Fall 2024. I fell in love with the indoor/outdoor experience, the cool staff, the food is incredible and innovative! Then Helene put it under water. The owner, Marc, and his two sons literally by their own hands rebuilt this place from the ground up in about 83 days of grueling every day labor. A friend and I went for their first lunch re-open in December. It was as fantastic as I'd remembered. The sons greeted us. Marc embraced me. It was warm, gracious, family-like! The lunch was incredible. Everything about this place is remarkable. Please go!! read more