The backdrop is a postcard! The Lodge has been here since the 1930's and the restaurant more…read morerecent. Very warm and welcoming. The Menu changes and is so interesting. There is something for everyone. Beet salad had pickled blueberries - wow! Wedge salad with bleu cheese was refreshing. The prime rib was spectacular. Seasoned to perfection and cooked perfect medium.

What a cute little hidden restaurant! We really enjoyed all of our food and our server, Megan was…read morefantastic! Highly recommend if you will be in Lake Lure and want a really nice meal out with a lovely view of the lake!

love this place! such a great addition to the area. great atmosphere, fantastic drinks,…read moreincredible service. max, the manager, is so polite and professional. will continue to come back!

From the owner: We are so excited to open our new Cocktail Lounge here in Chimney Rock Village! We are hoping to…read morebring something different to our small town that includes crafted cocktails, desserts, and a warm space to stay awhile. We invite you to grab some friends, order a drink, a slice of chocolate cake, and enjoy the living room feel of The Broad River Inn Lobby and Cocktail Lounge.

When traveling on vacation it's always a bonus when you can meet up with friends 513 miles from…read morehome especially when it's in a setting as cool as the Moose & Goose Lounge located inside the Lake Lure 1927 Hotel. Finding seats at the bar for six is no easy task on a Friday night so whether the stars aligned or knowing Margaret the always friendly and sometimes professional bartender was the reason for it, it was the perfect place to enjoy a few amazing cocktails and a snack after driving the better half of the day. The lounge is easily accessible from the porch or the lobby of the hotel, I won't say it's small but it is cozy. There's an oddly shaped bar along the back wall and a few tables window side otherwise it's standing room only. Margaret runs the show and if you're looking for a little harmless bantering then she'll give you all you want, she'll also pour you legendary cocktails that will have you wanting just one more no matter how long you stay. After finishing my go to summertime drink Redbull & Tito's while the sun set behind the mountains it was time to test the bartender's skill set - nothing's better than a barely dirty Ketel One martini shaken cold, up with a few cheese stuffed olives, well she quickly corrected my description of a cocktail that I've been consuming for decades - I guess the correct term is a slutty martini verses the barely dirty terminology. I may have deserved that since I did ask her if she knew how to make a great martini (see attached photo) I think the photo proved she's made a few and the taste validated any doubt I may have had - it was delicious. There's lots to do in Lake Lure although it may appear otherwise, but one should experience this place if possible...

Want a amazing drink ? Go to the Moose and Goose and see Margaret ! This watermelon dream of a…read moredrink is everything, can't wait for my next visit to lake lure this will be my first stop.

Need a break from all the fun stores? Stop at this beautiful and yummy bar/coffee shop tucked away…read morein downtown Black Mountain. So many options to order! Lattes, chai tea, wine, mimosas, cocktails, beer! They even have specials! Wednesdays is $5 wine glasses. Thursday's is $3 lattes. Sundays have $5 mimosas. My friend ordered an iced chai tea with oat milk and said it's the best chai tea she's EVER had. I ordered a glass of the sauv blanc, as recommended by the bartender and it was delish crisp and delightful. Perfect for an intensely warm day!

This spot has the most delicious espresso martini I've ever had! Wow. I'm so glad we came across…read morethis spot. They had a live band the afternoon we were there, who were playing great 70s classics. I had so much fun enjoying the music and sippin on the espresso martini. They definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol either. Next time I'm in town I will definitely be back!

We are so fortunate to have The Pure and Proper available to us in downtown Black Mountain. An…read moreelevated dining experience that has a mastery of the basics--from food, drinks, customer service, and personalization. We recently popped in yesterday after securing a reservation via Resy to celebrate our anniversary. We were seated at our table with a thoughtful handwritten card thanking us for celebrating with them! Our waitress was fantastic, and they even provided us with complimentary bubbly half pours to commemorate the milestone. Between the two of us, we split the cheeseboard, Brussels sprouts (which are so unique, and one of our favs!), and the poutine. The cheeseboard really is a nice way to kick off the meal, and highly recommend it--so many goodies to choose from. I love how Resy also allows you to specify where in the restaurant you'd like to sit depending on availability--we went with the high top nook spot, which is really special/cozy for two people. Parking is a breeze--even if their lot is full, the post office lot/tyson lot is just a short walk (and it's still not paid parking anywhere downtown).

The food is always wonderful, the Tartare specifically is to die for…read more Having been here several times, our experience tonight was the best so far due to the exceptional service provided by Mila (hopefully I spelled this correctly). She was personable, provided excellent recommendations and was just a very enjoyable person and we wanted to shout her out!

If you're staying in Black Mountain or at least the greater Asheville area or want to check out…read moresome good eats with more laid-back, small-mountain town vibes, Goldfinch Kitchen & Cocktails will fit the bill just fine. The restaurant and patio bar are within walking distance to other spots in downtown Black Mountain, easily walkable if you are staying at an Airbnb in the local area like we were. The cocktails were glorious. On the first night, Puck's Potion and Negroni were very enjoyable. We found ourselves at the outdoor bar with the patio behind us, surrounded by quaint shops offering various retail and service options. The bartender that served us was super cool on the first night. We didn't have to wait for stools and enjoyed our cocktails on high-top seats. The second time we went, which was our last night in town, we had a reservation and went downstairs into the cellar. Watch your step as you descend the stairs so you don't trip. It was lovely to enjoy the libations and vibrations with my wife on her birthday week as we enjoyed Bahn mi with mustard-glazed roasted pork and falafels. Enjoying the meal in the cozy dining space was lovely and stylish, with modern art-like seats and a little lounge with a sofa behind us.

Friendly staff and nice atmosphere. They have ample outdoor seating as well as a cozy, nicely…read moredecorated dining room with a bar area. My friend and I both ordered the Cuban bowl, motivated by the fact it came with plantains. She added jerk Chicken to hers and I added pulled pork to mine. She said her jerk chicken was nice and flavorful, but I found my pork to be bland. We both LOVED the plantains; they were coated in some sort of seasoning with a little kick to it. This place is good for vegetarians as they offer many dishes to suit their needs. The bathroom was nice and warm and clean.

We loved this spot!!! Grabbed a light lunch to tie us over mid da my and I'm so glad we did…read more Incredible view - very fun golf course vibes aesthetic. Friendly, helpful staff and quick service. Would love to visit again and stay for a longer fuller meal! They also have tvs so we were able to catch a bit of the World Cup!

It pains me to write a 3 star review for this place because I've had previous positive experiences…read more I sat at the bar around 5p with the idea of getting an early dinner and rolling out quickly for an early day tomorrow. There were maybe 3 other people sitting there when I arrived. I ordered the chef salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette dressing and the Turkey Melt which I had once before and recall it being THE best melt I ever had. When I got my salad, it had ranch dressing. I asked the waitress what was the dressing and she said, it's our special made ranch dressing, it's sooo good. I said 'I ordered balsamic vinaigrette', she said 'oh my, you're right, we'll get this fixed for you'. Oh well, I thought it was simple. When I got the Turkey Melt, it was so messed up, I could not EVEN pick it up, it was sliding off the panini. I had a guy sitting next to me who could not even order a pizza. He didn't know what his choices were. When the waitress told him his options, he said ' wait a minute, I have to make a call'. He was talking to someone about what he could have on his pizza. When the waitress came back, he couldn't remember what he wanted, finally he just said 'I just want cheese'. Then this couple at the end of the bar are SO loud, everyone is looking at them. They were locals because the kept talking about local stuff. Then as more people came in, they all went to the end of the bar to see this couple and all of a sudden it felt like a party. I was enjoying the HDTV, it had the golf Channel, ESPN and CNBC all at the same time, three of my favs' Then the sound of rolling THUNDER and all the channels went blank. It was more than I could deal with, I ask for my bill and a go box.

Great restaurant with great menu options. Beautiful view of mountains and lake…read more Can't go wrong with anything, but highly recommend ribs and lasagna.

Went there two nights in a row while on vacay. Excellent food and the service was even better…read more Huge portions is saying it mildly, at more than reasonable prices. Had the pistachio encrusted trout the first night. Figured the second night I had to go Italian. Had the fettuccine, lasagna and chicken parm feast. Usually I tip at 15% and it goes up or down from there. I tipped 30%. That's how good not to mention inexpensive it was....