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The Black Mountain Bistro

4.2 (259 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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THE BLACK MOUNTAIN BISTRO ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Classy
Good for groups

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Small spinach and arugula salad
Kristen E.

Popular local eatery where we enjoyed a group dinner al fresco. Wait on a Tuesday night was ~20-25 minutes at the height of dinner rush. Everyone enjoyed their meals: small salad with golden beets (came with an excessive amount of salad dressing), Buffalo chicken wrap, flat bread, fried green tomatoes with potato pancake (a surprisingly heavy meal), and shrimp and grits (she wished the grits had not been fried). Plus generous pours of white wine. Friendly server-- hope we weren't too much trouble. We would definitely come back--we heard the trout is divine.

Blackberry Pork Chop
Luca D.

Service and ambiance was successful once again (my compliments to the bartender). After having a garden salad with citrus berry vinaigrette, which was the tartest vinaigrette I've ever had, I got the Blackberry Pork Chop entree, which was a large bone-in pork chop covered in blackberry BBQ sauce, served with a sweet potato hash and garlic green beans. The beans could have used a little more garlic but were still cooked properly and the hash nicely combined regular potatoes with sweet potatoes (i.e. the crunchy and soft textures). The pork was cooked perfectly, as the inside was glistening with those juices, and the texture melted in my mouth. The blackberry BBQ sauce gave it a great sweetness. Overall, this is how to celebrate one's 100th Yelp review!!!

Patio seating
Christopher L.

This was a great little café as you enter black Mountain, North Carolina. Incredible spot to eat and then afterwards walk around and shop. Plenty of things there to catch your eye from clothing to records to sports gear to local hardware store stores. I had the Reuben on gluten-free bread, which was one of the better Rubens I've ever had in my life. My son ended up ordering a kid burger, which was actually an adult size hamburger and my wife had to have sandwich and soup. Prices were completely fair and reasonable. This place is tucked away next to the town visitor center back in the woods and has a very cabin like feel. We will absolutely be back next time we're in Black Mountain..

Cute place w excellent food and choices!
Ray T.

What a great place! The food was fresh and hot, the portions large and the ambiance and service excellent! Fried green tomatoes were out of this world and the trout w asparagus was phenomenal! Excellent place for lunch or dinner we loved it here and went back a day later! What a great place!

12-oz ribeye.  $31.99 with salad and two sides
Paul W.

Great food, service, competitive price. We're regulars here and have never had a bad meal. Wide variety of menu items and pricing. Generous servings. Love the turkey and dressing but went for steaks this trip.

Garden salad
Shanelle Y.

My family and I came here for dinner and we all enjoyed the ambiance, food, and service. Although it was pretty busy, the food came out in a reasonable amount of time. I ordered the poke bowl which was more like a grain/Buddha bowl in my opinion since it had sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, and mushrooms which are not typical poke bowl ingredients. Regardless, it tasted good, although I was disappointed that they forgot to add chicken as I had requested.

Fish and chips entrée
Carl S.

We really like the atmosphere... very open feeling with a classy country design. The food is very good and plentiful. The fish and chips have some of the best breading. I've tasted on fried fish. Turkey and dressing is very well plated and displayed and tastes amazing. This is our first time here and it was a delight. Casual ambience with an upscale twist to country cuisine.. I really like what they've done here... This is a great go to in Black Mountain.

Fried dill pickle spear appetizer and lavender lemon martini.

We ate here two nights in a row. The food choices were excellent from southern fare (turkey and dressing) to Italian (pesto pasta) to a smash burger with fried dill pickles and a crab cake sandwich to name a we delicious few. The lavender lemon martini was perfectly mixed. Don't forget dessert - chocolate cake to key lime pie to mixed berry pie.

Had to show you what the Goat Cheese Chicken Wrap looked like with its strawberry slices, chicken pieces, etc.

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Staff was warm and welcoming. Soup was cold. Mac and cheese was good. Chili was very thick and hearty. We were happy they were open late.

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Really delicious food (fried green tomatoes especially) and great service ... will be back again.

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It was ok. Nothing special on the menu. Food was average. Service was decent. Kids pizza was obviously a heated frozen item from Ingles.

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Great food, service and ambiance. I had breakfast there a few times always high quality.

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Outstanding food and service. We were able to sit outside and enjoy our time there. A real treat

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Food and service were good. Sat in the sun room area .. you could hear everyone's conversations unfortunately.

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Food was excellent! Our server was great and it was a beautiful view and day for dinner !

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Food was just okay with fried food such as sweet potato fries and fish and chips not being crispy. However, great service and atmosphere.

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Ask the Community - The Black Mountain Bistro

Can I wear jeans?

Yes we are casual!

Do. They take reservations?

They do for parties of six or more. I went there recently and I have to say it wasn't good. It may have been a fluke or a bad day, but I would recommend going elsewhere.

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The Pure and Proper - Grouper

The Pure and Proper

4.7(172 reviews)
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Everything was so, so good!!! We sat in the wine cellar and Luna was our server. She was super…read moreknowledgeable and answered all the questions we had. We started with the bread service. Delicious. Next was the cheese board, we were warned that it was a large serving, and while it had a lot of variety, I don't think it was massive based on other cheese boards we had. We split the Korean chicken and skirt steak. Both were exceptional!! When we're back in the area, we'll definitely plan to visit multiple times during our trip. My only complaint was how tightly packed seats are in the cellar. The table directly behind us was sat a few minutes after we were and the guests were VERY loud, so it was hard to hear each other in the small space. Not a knock on P&P, just people not being able to read a room and realize they were disturbing guests around them.

Pure & Proper was initially a charming little surprise. My friend & I chose outdoor seating on a…read moreFriday evening, & for most of our meal there was only one other group seated outside. The setting was lovely & felt like a great place to relax & catch up. The menu is small, but the selections are creative & surprisingly diverse...poutine, ahi tuna, Brussels sprouts, mussels, fried items, & more. If you have a dairy allergy or intolerance, however, your choices may be fairly limited. We ordered the Brussels sprouts, mussels, & ahi tuna, & honestly, all three were delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the food & had a wonderful conversation throughout dinner. The table next to us was seated very close & was quite loud, despite several other empty tables surrounding us, but we didn't let that take away from our evening. Unfortunately, what happened after dinner completely changed my impression of the restaurant. We declined dessert, received our bill, paid, & tipped generously. About 15 min later, we were approached by staff & told that we needed to leave because another party wanted our table. At the time, there were still at least six empty outdoor tables around us. We politely apologized, thanked them for the wonderful meal, & left. My friend & I walked downtown Black Mountain afterward, & about 20 minutes later happened to pass the restaurant again. What I saw was disappointing: our table had not even been cleared & remained exactly as we had left it. It was still empty, along with several of the surrounding tables. Being asked to leave was not what bothered me. Restaurants need tables, & I completely understand that. What bothered me was being told that another party was waiting for our specific table when what I observed afterward did not support that explanation. If there was another reason they wanted us to leave, I would have preferred simple honesty. The food was genuinely excellent, which makes the experience especially disappointing. Hospitality is about more than what is served on the plate; it is also about how guests are treated. Unfortunately, the way our evening ended overshadowed what had otherwise been a very enjoyable meal, & for that reason I would not return.

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The Pure and Proper - Bar and "nook table"

Bar and "nook table"

The Pure and Proper - Belgium street waffle sandwich

Belgium street waffle sandwich

The Pure and Proper - Back Garden Patio

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Thai Basil - Ginger Stir Fry with Chicken

Thai Basil

3.9(141 reviews)
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We have been coming to Black Mtn for over 5 years and this is the first time we tried Thai Basil…read more What were waiting for?! It was so good, we went back the next day! Our first take-out experience was the Pineapple Chicken Curry. WOW. Perfect balance of spice, delicious flavors. Also tried the Spring Rolls (crisp and delicious), plus the mango sticky rice which was so good it could have been our dessert. And an order of the satay chicken with peanut sauce to die for. The next night we sat in the lovely outdoor patio with our doodle. (Rugby got steamed chicken and enjoyed every bite). Started with an order of Thai Basil dumplings- super! Hubby got a Ginger Stir Fry with Chk. (Good, but we agreed the Pineapple Curry with Chicken was extra-special and will order that again). After reading some of the reviews here on Yelp, I ordered the Tom Kha Soup (with seafood) and OH MY GOODNESS, this just checks all the boxes. Delightful coconut milk broth, a perfect bit of heat, fresh shrimp, calamari, fish, mussels and scallops. Highly recommend this little gem. We WILL be back.

Amazing Thai food, fresh and tasty. Went here for lunch with friends and ordered the Tom Kha soup…read morewith seafood and the red curry with chicken. Wow! Fresh, and surprisingly amounts of proteins. The soup had large bay scallops, shrimp, fish, and mussels. Very hearty servings! Great broth and the red curry was well seasoned with lots of fresh flavor combinations. The dishes were tasty and timely. Highly recommended! Lots of street parking available in immediate surrounding areas and so many fun shops right nearby. This will be a regular spot for me whenever I'm in the area!

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Thai Basil - Eggplant stir fry with tofu.

Eggplant stir fry with tofu.

Thai Basil - Dumplings

Dumplings

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The Black Mountain Bistro - southern - Updated October 2026

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