Bart and Elizabeth’s Guidebook
Food scene
Our favorite casual, date-night destination! We recommend the sweetheart roll and mango sake.
34 locals recommend
Sake Sushi
6 E Market StOur favorite casual, date-night destination! We recommend the sweetheart roll and mango sake.
New American entrees along with sandwiches, burgers, and salads, plus a bar
55 locals recommend
Black Mountain Bistro
203 E State StNew American entrees along with sandwiches, burgers, and salads, plus a bar
Thai Basil
227 W State StA quaint eatery that serves authentic Thai dishes
A family-owned Southern nook since 1996 with lunch specials and homemade desserts
51 locals recommend
Veranda Cafe & Gift
119 Cherry StA family-owned Southern nook since 1996 with lunch specials and homemade desserts
A mainstay specializing in seafood and Southern classics (Sit in the bar area for great service.)
45 locals recommend
Que Sera
101 Black Mountain AveA mainstay specializing in seafood and Southern classics (Sit in the bar area for great service.)
Outstanding burgers, chops, steak, and chicken (The menu changes often.)
37 locals recommend
Foothills Butcher Bar: Black Mountain
111 Black Mountain AveOutstanding burgers, chops, steak, and chicken (The menu changes often.)
An “industrial haunt” serving burgers, salads, and other grub, along with local craft beers
124 locals recommend
Trail Head Restaurant & Bar
207 W State StAn “industrial haunt” serving burgers, salads, and other grub, along with local craft beers
Mac's
104 West StBest cheeseburger!... and they also serve breakfast sandwiches
A Cuban cafe serving espresso drinks and Cubano sandwiches and wraps
40 locals recommend
Cousins Cuban Cafe
108 Broadway AvenueA Cuban cafe serving espresso drinks and Cubano sandwiches and wraps
A hip eatery that “plays hopscotch with South African flavors, cuisine and drink”
25 locals recommend
The Bush Farmhouse
151 South Ridgeway AvenueA hip eatery that “plays hopscotch with South African flavors, cuisine and drink”
Creative comfort food for breakfast/lunch (Bart’s favorite: The Mountain Man.)
88 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Biscuit Company
601 W State StCreative comfort food for breakfast/lunch (Bart’s favorite: The Mountain Man.)
Hey Hey Cupcake
102 W State StCupcakes... 'nuff said.
Dough House
601 West State StreetVegan donuts
The Dripolator Coffeehouse
221 W State StDelicious coffee and confections
Lookout Brewing Company
103 S Ridgeway AveLocal craft beers
Black Mountain Brewing
131 NC-9Local craft beers with local-talent music
Sightseeing
Seven Sisters Gallery
119 Broadway AveBeautiful art gallery
BAD Craft
128 Cherry StreetInteresting shopping
Take A Hike Outfitters
100 Sutton AveGear and maps
Silverados
2898 U.S. 70Outdoor music venue with bar
Beautiful, outdoor music venue with their fantastic, local, craft beers
153 locals recommend
Pisgah Brewing Company
2948 US-70Beautiful, outdoor music venue with their fantastic, local, craft beers
City/town information
Named for a mountain range that towers over the town, Black Mountain became a haven for pioneers in the world of art, painting, music, poetry, and architectural design during the mid-twentieth century.
And check this Southern Living article about town:
https://www.southernliving.com/travel/north-carolina/black-mountain-nc
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
Named for a mountain range that towers over the town, Black Mountain became a haven for pioneers in the world of art, painting, music, poetry, and architectural design during the mid-twentieth century.
And check this Southern Living article about town:
https://www.southernliving.com/travel/north-carolina/black-mountain-nc
Montreat is a secluded, beautiful village deep in a mountain cove near Black Mountain. It's best known for the Montreat Wilderness (2,460 ac of protected, pristine woodlands), Montreat College, Montreat Conference Center, and their wonderful 4th of July and Scottish Heritage Parades.
72 locals recommend
Montreat
Montreat is a secluded, beautiful village deep in a mountain cove near Black Mountain. It's best known for the Montreat Wilderness (2,460 ac of protected, pristine woodlands), Montreat College, Montreat Conference Center, and their wonderful 4th of July and Scottish Heritage Parades.