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    Hell or High Water

    4.5 (22 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Pork katsu sauce.

    Always like to try a different restaurant when passing through Black Mountain. We had a nice midafternoon lunch. Rooftop seating had beautiful views! Not a lot of shade available but we managed. My husband enjoyed a pork cutlet katsu sandwich with fries. It was a bit over cook but still tasty. I had a pastrami Reuben and fries. The pastrami was rather smoky and a lot of fat. Once I pulled off the pile of fat, it was good. The fries were nicely season. Serve was speedy and friendly. Restroom was clean and ADA compliant. The parking is very dicey. No dedicated parking and no handicap parking near by. Overall, a solid four.

    2/3 scotch okives and the beef tartar with pita bread

    My daughter lives in Swannanoa and we came to this restaurant and we will absolutely be back. We shared six plates they come as small and large and all of them were excellent. my husband's favorite was the smoked trout dip. My favorite was mytaki mushroom. My daughters was the pork belly. All were great. The service was excellent. It has a nice view upstairs.

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    Relatively new place in BM. Our group started at the roof top bar. Very cool outside area with fire pits. We had Old Fashions and a gin drink called Gramble something (sp?). Both were phenomenal. Service A+ in bar and restaurant. For dinner we ate in main dining room. Ambiance downstairs good, not many private tables but that was fine. We started with smoked trout dip, tater tot waffle, scotch olives, little gem and shaved carrot salad. Absolutely outstanding. Tater tot waffle comes with fish roe which sounds strange but was amazing!; trust me, try it. Main course included the 32 oz ribeye, scallops w pee puree and a pasta dish. They source the beef from local ranch and their own butcher shop, grass fed, pasture raised. Ribeye was delightful and we turned it into 3 meals; 2 steak and egg breakfasts. We loved everything. Only complaint might be that the scallops could have been fresher. Will always return to Hill or High Water. Outstanding addition to BM.

    Smoked Trout Dip with tallow fried saltines

    Hell or High Water is an amazing place to eat! The chef really understands how to put flavors and textures together while presenting a beautifully crafted and perfectly executed plate. They have an upstairs causal dining area and a more formal downstairs dining area. The staff are always knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. I had my favorite smoked trout dip with pickled mustard seeds served with tallow fried saltines, and my mom and I had scallops with spring peas, rhubarb and strawberry. The dip is not too smoky...just right. The crackers are the perfect accompaniment. The scallops were perfectly seared and tender. We topped off our meal with Spumoni Joconde with amarena cherries and pistachio praline and decaf coffee (served via a French press carafe!). This restaurant is a gem, so be sure to check them out.

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    Come hell or high water, get your a** to this place. If you're really wise, sign up for the butchers table. You will never regret it.

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    Great food. Great experience. Highly recommended. Good music. Good vibe. Good vibes. Good drinks.

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