The backdrop is a postcard! The Lodge has been here since the 1930's and the restaurant more…read morerecent. Very warm and welcoming. The Menu changes and is so interesting. There is something for everyone. Beet salad had pickled blueberries - wow! Wedge salad with bleu cheese was refreshing. The prime rib was spectacular. Seasoned to perfection and cooked perfect medium.

What a cute little hidden restaurant! We really enjoyed all of our food and our server, Megan was…read morefantastic! Highly recommend if you will be in Lake Lure and want a really nice meal out with a lovely view of the lake!

Hubby and I went for lunch and it had a couple large groups dining: a group socializing at the bar,…read moreand a large table with a ladies group . There were also a few couples, like us. I had the trout fillet (I had mine grilled instead of blackened and it was moist and flavorful. It came with two sides. I chose broccolini (was a bit under cooked to me) and tasty sweet potato waffle fries (generous portion) which came with an unusual but good dip. Hubby had the soup of the day and the chicken salad. It was delicious as always. It's offered with pita wedges or sliced cucumber, or 1/2 and 1/2. We like the 1/2 and 1/2 option. It was quiet and we had an enjoyable meal. I'm sure we will be returning often. Our server was friendly, helpful, and gave about the right amount of attention and service.

Great food and service, have been there twice and will be going back to try new dishesread more

This is actually a deli and a this and that store. There's some fruit for sale too.! I also saw…read moresome merchandise that would be found in hardware store. Obviously this place has been in business for awhile. It's a very popular Main Street business.

I went there with my daughter and twin 2 yo granddaughters with a 4-month-old grandson. I didn't…read moreorder until after they got their order. Fill out the form, waited & paid for everything and I ate my sub in my hotel room. Delicious, should've ordered another 1. Could've finished that 1 too. I plan on coming back to NC in October and will definitely hit this spot again.

We are so fortunate to have The Pure and Proper available to us in downtown Black Mountain. An…read moreelevated dining experience that has a mastery of the basics--from food, drinks, customer service, and personalization. We recently popped in yesterday after securing a reservation via Resy to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated at our table with a thoughtful handwritten card thanking us for celebrating with them! Our waitress was fantastic, and they even provided us with complimentary bubbly half pours to commemorate the milestone. Between the two of us, we split the cheeseboard, Brussels sprouts (which are so unique, and one of our favs!), and the poutine. The cheeseboard really is a nice way to kick off the meal, and highly recommend it--so many goodies to choose from. I love how Resy also allows you to specify where in the restaurant you'd like to sit depending on availability--we went with the high top nook spot, which is really special/cozy for two people. Parking is a breeze--even if their lot is full, the post office lot/tyson lot is just a short walk (and it's still not paid parking anywhere downtown).

The food is always wonderful, the Tartare specifically is to die for…read more Having been here several times, our experience tonight was the best so far due to the exceptional service provided by Mila (hopefully I spelled this correctly). She was personable, provided excellent recommendations and was just a very enjoyable person and we wanted to shout her out!

Food great Service great…read moreAmbiance great View outside seating was great Very friendly

Great casual site with good food & even live music . We'll go back…read more One suggestion for city~ to have cross walk connecting market & grill. Thinking safety for all. Thx

The place was busy but worth the wait. The salmon cakes were delicious, we might go back just for…read morethose. Mountain to sea was solid and my wife had the special. Drinks were good. Service was some of the most friendly people I've ever seen behind the bar. Also, shocked by the prices (low) but not mad about it!

Best part about The Trailhead was the service - our waitress was very attentive and sweet!…read more The food was a variety of bar foods and we ordered four different appetizers which were all decent. The drinks were nothing to write home about...not great tasting but had alcohol haha.

We went there twice when we were in Lake Lure for a family reunion with a group of 10. Haley was…read moregreat and the food was wonderful. She made us feel like we were family.

Food was great! Not a lot of GF options but some. Service was excellent! Food is cooked as you…read moreorder which I love but it does take quite a bit of time. So if you're looking for a nice relaxing low key breakfast stop by here!!

We stopped in here after a day of hiking and shopping and a crisp, cold beverage sounded heavenly…read more These are some of the friendliest bartenders I've ever encountered. We were greeted by every single one with a smile and happy energy, despite how busy the place was. There are so many times when you sit at a bar unnoticed and patiently wait for someone to look your way, but this was the opposite of that. Our drinks were ice cold and served super fast. We didn't try any food, but they do have a small menu of bar bites that sounded really good. My cider was crisp, and not too sweet. It seemed to be "the spot", because there were lots of people but we didn't have any trouble finding seating. Lots of people had their dogs with them, which is always a plus!! Overall a really nice vibe here!

The food and service are very good. There is an excellent selection of beers on tap that are…read morebrewed on the premises. It is very enjoyable to sit on the covered deck and enjoy the small stream that runs along the side of the brewery. There is parking across the street and in the field across the stream. There is some street upgrades in progress in front of the entrance that may limit access to the parking lot across the stream. These improvements should be completed soon. I highly recommend this business for a relaxing and enjoyable outing. I am sure you will be pleased with the experience.