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

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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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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In my experience there's a requisite 25 minute wait despite empty & readied tables. It might be named The Trailhead but if you're coming off one of the local mtn trails with an appetite don't stop here. Got the fish & chips. Fish was haddock, plentiful & perfect. "Chips" were just soggy thin cut fries that could've come from McDonalds a couple hours previously. (Chips are thick cut & not soggy.) It was impossible to get my server's attention up until I approached her for more tartar sauce & a drink refill. Ambiance is good, music just right, but it's not worth the wait when you're expecting to eat within 40 minutes. The bar staff was totally attentive & getting things done. If I come back I'll sit at the bar. Anyone want a plate of goopy fries because I'm ditching these? 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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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This restaurant offers good food in an upbeat atmosphere. There can be a short wait during peak times. There is also a well stocked bar with a large selection of draft beers. The prices are reasonable and the portions large. Parking is on the street. Thus, it can be challenging to find a parking space on weekends. This restaurant is among my favorites. read more

What can I say? Everything was great! Cheese fries were awesome, the onion rings were perfect, and the burgers...cooked perfectly, great portion, beautifully seasoned. You don't see that often. And the beer was great, I chose the Black Mountain IPA, and it did not disappoint. The service was great also, very kind and accommodating for my wife's gluten allergy. read more

We sat at the bar & had lunch. The service was great . The food was large portions & cooked perfectly. I got the special of a chicken Parmesan with mozzarella sandwich with a side salad of mixed greens, tomato, cucumbers , carrots & onion. He got a chicken sandwich with a side of huge onion rings! All tasted great! It's not a fancy place but a great value with excellent service. read more

The Trailhead - Chicken Parmesan sandwich with a side salad. - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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For this price point in casual dining experience, this was one of the best restaurants I've eaten at this year. The chicken was extremely tender and ahi Tuna was cooked perfectly. tried the onionrings,... Great. read more

Food, service, and ambiance were great! Will definitely be returning next time we are in Black Mountain. read more

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Fantastic food and service. The trailblazer burger was phenomenal and the ahi tuna salad was very good. But the topper for me was the ipa onion rings with house dip was off the chain read more

This place is sooooo good!! Cool atmosphere in a charming little mountain town.. we ate at the bar and the bartender (guy with beard) was over the top nice!! We ordered the tuna tacos and pork tacos, and oh my gosh they were amazing!! I can't wait to drive back through this little town and stop again! read more

Wow this place was packed! If you want any chance of getting a table without having to wait I'd recommend coming early. My family and I came around 5 and even though there were tables available we still had to wait about 10 minutes because the kitchen needed 10 minutes apparently. The waitress was friendly however the food took an hour or longer to arrive. I ordered the looking glass salad which ended up being pretty disappointing. The tuna portion was very small and the meat itself was lukewarm and chewy. The food was decently priced but I think the quality could've been a lot better. I tried a few bites of the salmon cakes and those tasted alright, but the salad was just not good. With the long wait and subpar meal I was overall kind of disappointed with The Trailhead. I had high expectations given the reviews, but perhaps I just caught them on a bad night. read more

The Trailhead - Looking glass salad - Burgers Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

This place was packed for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and the hostess warned us that the kitchen was backed up but we weren't in a rush. My husband had to try the deep fried pickle appetizer which he enjoyed. I asked the server for gluten free options and she was very helpful. When she said they get their gluten free buns made in an Ashville bakery I ordered the Beacon Heights sandwich. It was a BLT with avocado and a special sauce and the best gluten free sandwich I've ever had. It usually comes with fries but they don't have a dedicated fryer so she suggested a side salad which was fresh and tasty. With seating indoors and out this casual eatery is a best bet. read more

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Food was excellent. Locally sourced ingredients make for great menu options. Don't miss this location if in the area.

Stopped in for a late lunch after shopping the local antique stores. The whole place was busy, and everyone was happy! I opted to sit at the bar, so as not to wait the 20-25 min for a table, I am So glad I did, I was promptly greeted and given a menu. There were quite a few drought beer choices and I went with 21st amendment blood orange ipa( delicious!!) Lots of great options, I went with the fish and chips. Haddock!!( so much better than cod). The fish and fries were great, and the tartar sauce was fantastic!! Service was fast and friendly. There was a variety of patrons... locals, tourists, hikers, business groups, and families. I ordered a cup of chili, and a cup of their soup of the day( sweet potato) to go, as I was staying in a cabin and it rained for 3 days straight... that soup was sooooo good!! The bartender was awesome. The to go food was packed great and they put some baguettes in there! As I was leaving,it felt like I was saying see ya later to old friends. I can't wait to go back! read more

I ate here while traveling for work. The food was decent. I had wings and they came out hot and crispy but could have used more flavor. Their ranch tasted like it was made in-house. THe salad was fresh and a nice portion but I hate they didn't hsve romaine or a mix with no spinach. Overall it was good and the service staff was great. read more

Heard a lot about the food so we decided to stop in and see what the talk was about. Got the wings, burger, and fried chicken sandwich. The wings and the chicken sandwich were fantastic. The burger was well cooked and a good portion but not anything special. The ranch and blue cheese were fantastic!!! Definitely a deal for a sit down meal! Highly recommend to people passing through Black Mountain, NC read more

Great hike good workout on the legs. Beautiful scenery. There is still a detour and some closed trails.

We always have an amazing time here. The food is delicious and presented beautifully. Service leaves us laughing most times with lots of smiles. Our favorite seating is by the window. Feels charming for our date nights. read more