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!

The ambiance was beautiful! The food was fantastic! I got the Brussel sprouts as a starter and they…read morewere scrumptious! Then I ordered the parcel burger and it was very tasty! Especially after I added their house sriracha sauce! You guys should make a spicy burger with fried jalapeños, avocado, and your sriracha sauce! I also got the mashed potatoes as my side and the taste brought me back to my childhood when my mom cooked them! Also, Dakota was an incredible waitress! She gets a 5 star for her service and friendliness!!!!

3 stars because its trying hrad and it looks cute, but the 2 stars it didn't get were simple fixes…read moreand noted before so maybe someone's not getting the feedback? We'll and its not cheap, when you pay $24 for shrimp and grits you dont expect to have to season it at the table and mash the chalky lumps out with your fork. Maybe I'm just not a southern gal, but pulling the heads off my shrimp and getting one too many little tentacles thingies stuck in my teeth sort of took the shine off. The fried green tomatoes look pretty, the batter tastes of absolutely nothing; all the flavors in the sauce. We had a nice time though and I'll always give local businesses a go over the faceless big box. Maybe someone will read this and give the chef back his salt?

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 came here for brunch during our day trip to Black Mountain, North Carolina. Here is what we…read morethought. Atmosphere: The Pure and Proper is located inside a beautiful building. It is simply decorated on the inside and outside of the space. They have an upstairs and downstairs outdoor seating area. They also have indoor seating upstairs and downstairs. It looked like they have a little grab and go bakery / coffee spot inside. Service: The service was great. All the people we met were so friendly and helpful. The place was very clean and well maintained. Food: We were blown away by the food. I was amazed by what we ordered. My husband had their 'Monte Cristo' sandwich and LOVED it. He said it was the best sandwich he's ever had. I had their 'Catfish & Grits' which were delicious. It was packed with so much flavor. I loved the pickled onions that came on top of the dish. The catfish and grits dish hit all the tasting notes. It was sweet, savory, and a little sour with the pickled onions. I LOVED it. We will definitely be back during our trip in North Carolina. We've been to several Michelin star and recommended restaurants and Pure & Proper should be on the list!

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).

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

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

delicious burgers and fried chicken salad! and kind, quick service. so glad they are open Sundays…read moreuntil 10.

I ate here with a large family group…read more The atmosphere is nothing fancy but service was very friendly and we were all very happy with our food.

It's definitely a drive from where we were staying, and we missed the turn in, but it was well…read moreworth it. This is a converted home and really cute, I imagine if it was cold out they'd have the centrally located fireplace going, as is the AC was a welcome treat. We ordered a Southwest style omelette with hash browns and another two orders with French Toast, one with bacon the other with smoked sausage. The omelette was great, maybe bigger than expected, but that's always better than the alternative. The French Toast was also great, perfectly toasted with a nice batter. About the only complaint I can say is the server was a little overwhelmed and my dad had to go get the syrup. I would definitely recommend going for breakfast if you're in the area. Also, we had hash browns that good without have to ask that they be extra crispy.

A farmhouse atmosphere outside and in. This is an historic farmhouse. When we were there the dining…read moreroom was filled with smoke from the kitchen. So, the ambiance was amazing, the it smelled, hence the 4-stars. The service was fine, not stellar. They were busy with a full dining room and folks waiting for to-go orders. A local waiting on her order, was kind enough to chat while I waited on the one stall bathroom. She was so enthusiastic about the cafe I had to ask if it was her's. Nope. She ate there so often they knew her name and order. Nice endorsement. Our food was fresh, tasty, and plentiful. I'd order my cheesesteak sandwich again. It was a perfect balance of ingredients. My son's veggie quesadilla was loaded with garden fresh veggies. A hearty meal. My husband enjoyed the shrimp and grits, but his experience was that it was a delicious shrimp and grits chowder, not the usual grits topped with sautéd shrimp and a light sauce. Next time, we'll go in the fall and enjoy our meal outside. This is a great local stop. Try it. You'll enjoy it.

We came here for a nice brew and a snack after a hike in the area. Here is what I thought…read more Hillman Beer has a large free parking lot behind the building. At the brewery, you order at the bar and pick your own seat. They have an ample beer and food selection. They also have a small selection of non-alcoholic beverages. They are dog friendly. Hillman brewery has tons of seating and has a lovely outdoor patio along the creek that runs next to the brewery. I had their kombucha and my husband had their beer. We both enjoyed our drinks. We shared their 'Soft Pretzel' appetizer with mustard and it was delicious! This is such a great place to come out and hang with friends and family!

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!