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

Best part about The Trailhead was the service - our waitress was very attentive and sweet! 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. read more

The Trailhead - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

I wasn't able to find a site to order takeout so I stopped in. Though it was a Monday there was a line at the hostess stand. I immediately headed to the bar which was less crowed when I arrived but packed when I left with my order. I went for the trout but found out it was unavailable so I opted for the fish and chips. I also ordered the peanut butter pie. The fish was under seasoned but the fries were good. The peanut butter pie was great. read more

The Trailhead - Peanut Butter Pie - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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First of all kudos to the amazing waitress which was handling the tables that day. She didn't miss a step! Second this place is a tremendous value. There is seating both inside and out. Many several craft brews to choose from. We definitely recommend! read more

The Trailhead - A locally made favorite. I like their lineup of drinks. - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

The service appeared slower than expected at times but don't let that keep you away. May have been due to it being a Wednesday night and the place was packed. The server was sweet and the food was incredible both in flavor and presentation. Highly recommend. We'll be back and we live two hours away. read more

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The food here is good. Our group ordered the ahi tuna salad, the burger, Mac and cheese, & potato soup. Service was friendly. Ambiance is casual. read more

The Trailhead - Soup - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

This place has an awesome staff and good food. A great deal of their menu is homemade. We ordered the standard burger, soup of the day (a chowder), chili, pickle fries, chicken sandwich and the pub nachos. The chowder and pickle fries were excellent. The burger could've been seasoned a little better but it was still tasty. The chili and chicken sandwich were average. The nachos were not my favorite. There was an overwhelming tanginess to them. The beans weren't well drained so the chips become soggy quickly. The best part of the meal was the value. I haven't seen prices this good in years! Shoutout to our waitress, Crystal. She was super friendly and helpful. read more

Went to Black Mountain and pull in this spot cause it was convenient. Glad we did. Forgot to take photos but we had the onion rings for an appetizer, don't skip these. We had a buffalo chicken sandwich and grilled chicken sandwich. Both were really good. Our waiter was super nice, knowledgeable and attentive. Cool spot with a large bar as well read more

Food was good service wS horrible. Never checked on us to refill drinks. Had to wave down to just get order taken. One person at our table order never got put in. Couldn't pay to leave. The tables. Omg. Clean them off. I wouldn't recommend or come back here. It was not a good experience. read more

Probably one of the best burgers I've ever had! On our way to Asheville/Weaverville and decided to stop at Black Mountain for dinner. This place kind of stood out as a local favorite so we thought we give it a shot. Wait was pretty long and had people just kind of milling around on the sidewalk outside, but it was worth it. Staff was friendly and very attentive. I had a blue cheeseburger, and it was fantastic! It was the standard burger with blue cheese added, and a side of french fries. We also got an appetizer order of the onion rings, which were equally amazing! Highly recommend! This is going to be our go to pitstop between Charlotte and Asheville from here on out! read more

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Great food! Not just typical bar food. The hamburger was delicious, not greasy and the hand cut fries were awesome. Quick service and attentive. They serve Coca-Cola- which I love with a burger and fries! read more

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Friendly staff, great food, family friendly atmosphere. This place was stellar. Every dish was delicious, loved the Chimichurri steak. Even the kids meals were superb. Zero complaints. Portions were spot on and the prices made it a great value too. Would highly recommend! read more

We enjoyed a late lunch here this afternoon! We shared the salmon cakes appetizer (yummy!), then I enjoyed the shrimp tacos special. We split pumpkin beer, and that was yummy too. Service was good--seated promptly, friendly server. Glad we stopped! read more

The Trailhead - Shrimp tacos - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Warm and woodsy bar and indoor seating (outdoor available too) creating a true ambiance of being near a trail. Ordered o ion rings- fantastic!! Mahi-mahi tacos were flavorful yet a bit dry. Serb et was efficient and nice. read more

The Trailhead is one of my favorite eats in the Black Mountain area. Unless you choose the bar to enjoy your beer and food, you will probably have to wait for a table. But the wait is worth it. Friendly neighborhood atmosphere and still professional. If you can secure a "Breakfast Burger" and some onion rings... you will remember me... read more

The Trailhead - Bloody Mary.... - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

The staff seemed a little distracted.. I was seated on a platformed area with one of the seats on the edge of a short set of stairs, where I had to be very conscious to not adjust my chair at all for fear of tumbling backwards... I'm incredibly surprised someone thought that was a good seating arrangement. My server seemed a little robotic, unengaged and not very warm. The food however was delicious! read more

On our way to Waynesville, we stopped here because we were hungry, and we have (adorable) dogs. This restaurant was recommended on Bring Fido and highly rated on yelp, so we thought we'd give it a try. Good choice! A variety of delicious foods I wanted to eat and good drinks. My husband had the special, which was a Cajun dish with crawfish and andouille sausage over cheesy grits, and I had jambalaya and the famous onion rings. Everything was delicious and very reasonably priced. Jackson, our waiter, was friendly and efficient and brought our dogs water right away. The restaurant was crowded and had a little bit of a wait on a gorgeous Thursday night, but the wait and was worth it, and we will come here again. We have been to Black Mountain many times, but it was particularly charming tonight, so we will make a return visit during our stay here read more

The Trailhead - Special--grilled andouille, crawfish over cheesy garlic grits. Yum! - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

The place was busy but worth the wait. The salmon cakes were delicious, we might go back just for those. 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! read more

The onion rings and our server (Heather) was great. The burgers were not very good at all they were overcooked and the buns were extremely dense and seemed stale. We ended up taking the burgers home to our dog. read more

Very disappointing lunch today my wife and I went to the trailhead the way we've always done for the last 20 years, but this meal left much to be desired. I won't say what we had or what we ate, but we were both a little disappointed. read more

The Trailhead is Awesome! Great food, good service, and good drinks. The building is really nice. The wait can be long, but what do you expect with one of the best places in town. read more

Service good! Ambiance - very pub. Still haven't turned their heat on as of this writing Food: Haddock fish n chips are excellent! Ahi tuna sandwich is tasteless (except for the seasoned mayo) and should be taken off the menu ( obviously frozen tuna). Red Wine list is poor, but then I don't think the clientele are wine drinkers. Côte du Rhône is OK read more

Second time at The Trailhead, and both were great experiences. We sat at the bar as we usually do when it's an option. The bartender described some of the local beers that we were not familiar with and took our order quickly. The grilled chicken sandwich was juicy and flavorful and the fries were cooked to a golden brown, just the way I like them. Ambience was "bar casual" with a mix of locals and out-of-towners. It's a fun place and located in easy walking distance from the White Horse music venue. read more

Dropped into this cool little downtown hot spot after a long day of hiking & exploring the nearby areas. Given that it was 4th of July weekend we expected a bit of a wait but were pleasantly surprised at the quick seating & prompt, friendly attention from the wait staff. The inside is a bit of an echo chamber but they do a great job of spacing the table out so there's not much reverb & unintentional eavesdropping of nearby people. To start with an appetizer we tried the Black Mountain Chili which came with chives, sour cream & a melted layer of cheese. Fantastic way to start the meal as the chili was decadent & delicious! For entrees we tried the Trailblazer which is a 1/2 pound angus burger with their house made slaw, bacon, caramelized onions, & cheddar cheese topped with garlic mayo. I was slightly jealous that my better half ordered this one and I didn't as this was one of the better burgers i've had in awhile. At the price point of $11 it's really a great value for the burger. I myself tried the Linville Falls which is a fried chicken breast which is pickle-brined, topped with lettuce, tomato & provolone on a toasted Brioche bun. You have the option to toss the chicken breast in one of their house-made wing sauces. On the server's recommendation I tossed it in the Sweet Asian sauce & that decision was a good one. If we're ever in the area again, I'll be stopping in to try more of their menu! read more

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Located in the charming town of Black Mountain that serves affordable food..all homemade from local ingredients. Many gluten free items. Super friendly staff . Seating indoors and out. Started with Beer Pickle Spears which are Ale Battered with homemade ranch. Very good..not too greasy. Also tried The Gully Creek which were 2 grilled Mahi Mahi seasoned with Jerk sauce topped with Mango Salsa,Caribbean Slaw and cilantro served with black beans and chips. Good portion size and very favorable. My wife had The Beacon Heights on gluten free bread which was basically a BLT. She thought it was one of the best Gluten Free sandwiches she had ever had! When driving to or from Asheville/Charlotte..stop in and enjoy some real good home cooking read more

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This was a first for us to this restaurant. The food was great and service was fast. Menu has lots to choose from. We will definitely be back to this restaurant. read more

Probably my favorite restaurant in black mountain. Staff is always lovely, drinks are excellent, plenty of seating despite high volume of customers, and food is delightful. We ordered IPA O'rings (forgot to take a picture before w devoured them), seasonal cocktail, and Linville Falls burger with fries. Everything is always top notch and I'm looking forward to our return!!! read more

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Service, food and atmosphere was all outstanding! Make sure you come hungry because the burgers are huge and the appetizers feed three or four individuals. We were in Black Mountain just for the day and were lucky enough to stop by the Trailhead for a quick lunch, so happy we did, will definitely be back! read more

Do not waste your money at this place. It just looks old and dirty and the food was horrible. Long wait to get in and they were understaffed. read more

Everything-extraordinary food at a reasonable price. Go and take the family - you won't be disappointed.

I know it does not look like much but this is a good place. Unless you get here early expect to wait in line and there is not a lot of room to wait inside. This location has a great vibe... just a local fun spot with good food and wonderful people. It feels like everyone here is just happy... and the business is humming. A local and tourist place... but this is a small town and although there are options there are not enough to support all the people at tourist time. We had a bunch of aps some drinks, and meals here . The whole time there were people just waiting to get in. The food was good... the service was good and the atmosphere was fun. We will come again the next time we are in town. read more

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Great find in Black Mtn.! Chose "The Trailhead" for dinner after seeing all the positive reviews. There was a 30 min wait at 7 pm on a Saturday night but the time went by quickly while we sat & people watched outside on the benches along the street. Once inside our server, Heather, was SUPER attentive and gave great menu suggestions as well as information about the area which we appreciated. EVERYTHING we ate was DELICIOUS...freshly made and locally sourced. Love that! We started with onion rings & fried pickles. So glad I ordered the special of bone in pork chop w/ an apple bourbon compote, goat cheese sweet potatoes (my fav) a. I tasted my daughter's fish and chips and it was some of the best I've had. My husband had the ham & bean soup and son's had the chicken sandwich & fried chicken breasts w/ corn pudding & steam kale. My family was very happy with their food, the fun pub atmosphere and our fabulous waitress. Would 100% eat here again! read more

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The food was really good! We especially liked the onion rings and aioli. I had a burger that was huge and perfectly cooked. My husband had some kind of pork with polenta. He really liked it. The service was fast! Will come again when we are in the area. read more

Food, service and Ambiance 1st notch! We got the house chili, Appalachian salad and trailhead burger. The Appalachian salad is AMAZING!!! It's a must read more

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First visit. Great casual ambiance. Attentive staff. Amazing food. NY strip and Linville chicken sandwich cooked to perfection. Prices were on point. Must try!!! read more

If you're not a local, don't even bother. We are in from out of town on vacation. Had scrappy service the last time we came in May 2024. Bartender kept talking about how much she hates customers. We thought things might be better 2 years later. Nope. We were seated...waited 10 minutes and then saw a group of 4 seated next to us who were waited on immediately...because they were locals. They all were conversing with the waitress in conversation in a way they all knew each other. Meanwhile, we were still waiting. So we got up and left. We weren't even given water. But the locals who arrived 10 minutes after us had full service. Lesson learned. Never going bavk read more

Place was very busy , so we chose to eat at the bar. Burger was awesome, although not cooked to order. Hand-cut fries delicious. Lastly, the onion rings...OMG, the onion rings! You must try them. We will definitely be back. read more

Nice vibe in trendy Black Mountain. Beers are cold and a nice variety. Staff is great! Food excellent! A must try!

Walked in and left without being seated on consecutive nights. Fifty-five minute wait on a Monday and on Tuesday told us 10-15 at 5 pm and tables sat empty for 25 minutes while we waited with an elderly handicapped person. Won't try again. Burgers smelled good though. read more

Love this place staff are so kind good sense of humor food is great just a all round bout awesome atmosphere good vibes always