We randomly stopped here on the way home from Asheville!! We are so glad we did. We chose to sit outside, and people watch. The food was delicious. They made a great NA Bloody Mary. Get the poutine!! read more

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We've been to Hell or High Water a few times now, and honestly--it still feels like one of Black Mountain's best-kept secrets. Every time we go, I'm kind of shocked it's not absolutely packed. This is part of the Foothills Meats family, and if you know their spots (the butcher shop, the food truck, The Grange, etc.), you already know--they don't miss. So we went in the first time pretty confident, and they absolutely delivered. The space itself is great, but the rooftop is the real standout--easily one of the best views in Black Mountain. It's such a good spot to sit, have a drink, and hang out. Speaking of drinks--the bar is excellent. The bartenders have always been great, super easy to sit at the bar and enjoy yourself. They've got a strong liquor selection and fun, well-balanced cocktails. Now the food. Everything we've had has been consistently good, but our last visit really stood out. We shared the pork katsu sandwich, the sweet potato biscuits, and the poutine. The pork katsu was done really well--crispy on the outside, tender inside, with that classic crunch from the cabbage and a slightly sweet, tangy katsu-style sauce. I also really liked that the sauce was on the side so you could control each bite. The sweet potato biscuits surprised us--in the best way. Those are easy to mess up, and these were not. Soft, flavorful, slightly sweet with that savory balance, paired with ham, sorghum butter, smoked cheddar, and red eye gravy--it's a really thoughtful combination that just works. And the poutine... so good. Crispy fries, rich mushroom gravy, and cheese curds that actually hold their texture. It's hearty without being heavy, and every bite felt balanced. For the level of quality they're putting out, the prices are very reasonable--which makes it even more surprising that it's not more crowded. It's right in downtown Black Mountain, but we actually drive all the way from Flat Rock to come here--and it's absolutely worth it every time. Overall, this place just nails it. Great drinks, really solid food, beautiful setting--and somehow still flying a bit under the radar. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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We sat at the bar after a round of golf (tied the course record, 58 by the way) Back to the review: Burger was good. It was 6oz so my 3 year old was able to eat 4 of them. The service was below average. We waited about 37 minutes for our burger and wings that came out at the same time by the way. They have 3 bartenders behind the bar and I've been empty in my cocktail for 36 minutes. You can tell it's a mountain town because of how slow it is and there's ZERO urgency. 3 bartenders and was acknowledged probably 3 times. The 2nd time was when I was asked if I liked my burger as I'm about to take my first bite. Would I recommend this place to others? If the entire town is shut down and it's the only place open? Yes. Would I go back again? No I'd probably go down the road and get food poisoning from the local Chinese restaurant. 2.7 stars if this was Portnoys pizza review. read more

Ava was a great waitress, the food was amazing and definitely worth the prices, definitely affordable. We sat outside on the patio, very shady and classy. Good water! read more

Excellent!! Definitely on the top 3 restaurants in Black Mountain. A more modern upfit for an old downtown building, the space is warm and inviting. A little confusing getting inside - the upper deck bar area and lower dining area have separate entrances, around the corner from the hostess station. Staff is warm and inviting. Bar service offers solid pours; the menu is outstanding and our party of 6 all tried different dishes. Steaks were great. None of us were disappointed. Can wait to book a reservation again!! read more

Went there spontaneously for lunch last week. The rooftop is an absolutely gorgeous place and you can see so much of black mountain. Lunch menu is limited and the restaurant itself is pretty pricey. I will say, the waitress gave some great suggestions. I had the spinach mushroom melt and added grilled chicken per her request and it was so good! The side salad is amazing, definitely recommend. read more

Come hell or high water, get your a** to this place. If you're really wise, sign up for the butchers table. You will never regret it.

Cristopher and team are great! I came from out of town to get engaged and have a celebratory dinner afterwards. I loved the ambiance of the rooftop bar, and they even put out a flower vase with our favorite flowers. One of my family members was wheelchair bound and they were able to call the fire department and carry her up because there was a broken elevator. Jimmy was our sever and he was so kind, personable, and knowledgeable. My partner and I ordered the steak with pomme frittes, the tater tot waffle, bread, and had a special desert of the piña colada panna cotta. That sourdough rye bread with onion jam was SO good! As well as the sauce for the steak. If you're in the area, I highly recommend this place! Thanks to everyone for making the night so wonderful. read more

We stopped in for a bite before a show not realizing that this is a nice spot. We sat on the patio in the shade and ordered tapas style sharing bites. The mixed drinks were excellent as was the food. Don't miss the deviled eggs and the Hawaiian bread with roasted tomato butter. read more

Great rooftop bar with fire pit tables. Service was excellent. The drinks were just ok. I ordered the cucumber cilantro margarita but all I could taste was lime. Husband said his old fashioned was just ok. We really liked the tator tot waffle. Did not like the deviled eggs or olives. read more

My daughter lives in Swannanoa and we came to this restaurant and we will absolutely be back. We shared six plates they come as small and large and all of them were excellent. my husband's favorite was the smoked trout dip. My favorite was mytaki mushroom. My daughters was the pork belly. All were great. The service was excellent. It has a nice view upstairs. read more

Hell or High Water - 2/3 scotch okives and the beef tartar with pita bread - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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Great food. Great experience. Highly recommended. Good music. Good vibe. Good vibes. Good drinks.

We had a special event at Hell or High Water over the weekend. Christopher and the staff at Hell or High Water went above and beyond at every turn. The food was EXCELLENT! Seriously 5-Star. The service (with a smile) was over-the-top extraordinary. What at talented group of people at this establishment. The space (Indoor and Outdoor) is so inviting. Don't miss this place. A++++! read more

If you are in the Asheville/Black Mountain area, this should be a must stop. We dined on the rooftop and the experience was fabulous from friendly service to exquisitely prepared James Beard quality dishes. Don't second guess it - just go! read more

Relatively new place in BM. Our group started at the roof top bar. Very cool outside area with fire pits. We had Old Fashions and a gin drink called Gramble something (sp?). Both were phenomenal. Service A+ in bar and restaurant. For dinner we ate in main dining room. Ambiance downstairs good, not many private tables but that was fine. We started with smoked trout dip, tater tot waffle, scotch olives, little gem and shaved carrot salad. Absolutely outstanding. Tater tot waffle comes with fish roe which sounds strange but was amazing!; trust me, try it. Main course included the 32 oz ribeye, scallops w pee puree and a pasta dish. They source the beef from local ranch and their own butcher shop, grass fed, pasture raised. Ribeye was delightful and we turned it into 3 meals; 2 steak and egg breakfasts. We loved everything. Only complaint might be that the scallops could have been fresher. Will always return to Hill or High Water. Outstanding addition to BM. read more

Hell or High Water - Fire, drinks upstair bar. - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

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We had a delightful dinner on the upstairs deck on one of the last glorious fall evenings. We both had steak - perfectly cooked. The dessert was also delicious. Our waitress was delightful and we appreciated how the team worked together to get the food to the table quickly. read more

Hell or High Water is an amazing place to eat! The chef really understands how to put flavors and textures together while presenting a beautifully crafted and perfectly executed plate. They have an upstairs causal dining area and a more formal downstairs dining area. The staff are always knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. I had my favorite smoked trout dip with pickled mustard seeds served with tallow fried saltines, and my mom and I had scallops with spring peas, rhubarb and strawberry. The dip is not too smoky...just right. The crackers are the perfect accompaniment. The scallops were perfectly seared and tender. We topped off our meal with Spumoni Joconde with amarena cherries and pistachio praline and decaf coffee (served via a French press carafe!). This restaurant is a gem, so be sure to check them out. read more

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The meat tray app was disappointing. It was pretty small and some very strange meat on the tray. Kids butter noodles were ok per my son. Service was good and we had a fun time! read more

The restored historic ice house has been reimagined as a full service restaurant and lavish cocktail bar on the second floor. A large rooftop deck off the cocktail lounge provides a Mountain View setting. Operated by local restaurateur Foothills, the menu offers superb organic proteins. The rotating menu also has vegan options. read more

Hell or High Water - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Black Mountain, North Carolina

Staff was attentive and knowledgeable. Although the menu is limited, the food was fantastic, fresh, and wonderfully authentic. We'll definitely be coming back! read more