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!

We went in late on Mother's Day and were seated right away. We did have a reservation. We were…read moregreeted by several staff, super friendly atmosphere and unique interior. Sort of reminded me of an old diner that had be renovated to a clean upscale vibe. We ordered the steak kabobs and they were mouthwatering with flavor. My fiancee got an old fashioned and I got a rabbits foot, one of their craft gin cocktails. It was AMAZING, the gentleman's ice cube I believe was made with lavender so as it melted, your drink was even more flavorful and not watered down. He ordered the shiny duck and I the beef fillet and mashed potato. Both were also delicious, this is a farm to table spot so you know it's fresh. One thing which I didn't minus a star for was considering the price point I would think they would offer a vegetable with your meal. Few spears of broccolini or asparagus or carrots, just to make it feel a little more well-rounded of a plate. The were out of a few items being a busy day/night but we didn't mind. We will try them next go around. Our server Erin was just epic, great sense of humor and very attentive! We will be back again and make sure to sit in her section. Cheers to supporting local non chain restaurants!

Love it when we find a hidden gem and The Kennedy is definitely that…read more We sat at the bar and Lindsey provided great service. We had cocktails and they were very good. We had mussels which were excellent and then split a short rib entrée, which was also great. This a very small restaurant but everything was fantastic.

Excellent service, wonderful people! The steak was perfectly…read moreclean cooked and incredibly tender. The taste was as good as anything I have had. The Resturant itself is rather interesting. Everything was spotlessly clean. We could hear the conversation at our table even. Overall, it was more than worth the price.

I wish that I could give half stars, I don't think this was worth a true three but also not a four…read more Starting with the ambience, it's a really cool restaurant! Fun to see the old theater and the kids with us enjoyed looking around. The music was a little loud, but we did let the server know and they did turn it down for us. We had a group 8. The food was good, maybe a little small in portions. We almost all ordered the crab cake Benedict and the ham Benedict. We also ordered the cheesecake, the crème brûlée and the coconut cake. They were all really good, but I would note the crème brûlée had I believe tea in it? It wasn't just a traditional flavor but it was delicious! I do want to comment on experience. I was with my 8 month old son, who can't eat runny eggs. I ordered the crab cake Benedict and I asked to swap the poached egg to scrambled egg so I could share with my son. The server let me know he was going to check with the chef. He came back right before the plate was dropped off and said "The chef will not be doing that substitution for you". I acknowledge this is an abnormal substitution for eggs Benedict, but I was surprised and disappointed that the chef couldn't make this simple accommodation.

I want to give a HUGE shoutout to Eric who was working the bar 7/9. I lost my card and was pretty…read moresure I left it there but when I returned I couldn't find it and Eric couldn't either after spending a good amount of time thoroughly looking - which I very much appreciated. I left my name and number in case they found it but I wasn't hopeful and was leaving town the next day. Eric found it and gave me a call a couple hours later. He even offered to run it out to me if I called and let them know I was near so we wouldn't have to deal with parking. I've never had a server go above and beyond like this. I would highly recommend this place on service alone but the food was great too! Thank you again Eric! You are the best!

Large space and not sure that it ever gets full. Excited to try it given there is a location…read moreopening in Ballantyne. It wasn't too be. Can't distinguish staff from diners. I don't want to see belly button or back piercings. We had to ask for everything - Splenda, water, nothing came w/o asking. Server spilled creamer all over the floor and a bit on the table. Instead of wiping down the cup or providing another, server left the cup and dripping of cream throughout the meal onto the person. The menu was promising and hard time selecting. Chose the fish and chips. Was told it was a scratch kitchen and was looking forward to homemade fries - unfortunately, they seemed like they were out of a bag and served cold. The fish had so much grease my dining companions watched me squish the grease out before eating. The tartar sauce seemed like mayonnaise with a couple pieces of pickle thrown in. The coleslaw seemed like it came from a bag as well. There was nothing good about this meal except the ketchup. Sadly, we won't be trying the Bowl location.

This restaurant is beautifully appointed. It's intimate and small but not too loud…read more Our server was fantastic. He was there when we needed him and not when we didn't. Great recommendations! The drinks were great- we enjoyed the Smoke 'Em While You Got Em, cucumber kiss, and espresso martini. They were so yummy! Not too strong. Food was awesome- we loved the bread, catch of the day, Korean beef, Spätzle, cacio de Pepe. For dessert- pot de creme and Affrogato. Can't wait to come back!

Always a good time at Good Food. Shared a bunch of plates with my girls, and everything was…read moredelicious -- no time for pics. You can't go wrong with the mushrooms, bao buns, frites, korean beef, meatballs, beet salad, or seasonal dessert

How can you possibly find better value in America? You can't. A burger the size of my wife's head,…read morewith hand cut fries that is a meal in itself for $13?! The place makes me feel at home, service is attentive but not over the top. I love the decorations and that the owners are local and focus on quality, big portions and a hometown feel.

Great food and great service! I saw a post about this place…read moreso had to come try it. The atmosphere is very cool. Feels like being at your Grandmas house for Sunday Supper. I got the Patty Melt with Mac n cheese and it was delicious! My hubby got the pulled pork sandwich with the white slaw on the side and fries. He said it was divine! We also got the hush puppies as an appetizer and ate them with our meal. The hush puppies come with their own tartar sauce that they make and it is so good! We loved this place and will definitely make it our "date place" and try everything on the menu.

We visited for brunch the day before Mother's Day. It was so crowded, even though we had the last…read moreseating. I can see why! I can't wait to go back! The stellar dishes we tried: Bloody Mary Nutella Strawberry Crepes Philly Cheesecake Rolls Pancakes Biscuits and Gravy Grits The service was great, even though they were so busy. The ambiance is fantastic, with a sweet little bee theme in a somewhat rustic space. Perfect! 10/10

Decided to check this place out on a rainy weekend morning. It was quite busy, but I made a…read morereservation beforehand so we were seated quite quickly. The restaurant is broken up into two sections, a smaller section in the front and a larger area in the back that more comfortably seats larger groups. They also have a back patio but that was closed due to the weather. They had spring menu specials for drink and food, but we stuck with the regular menu. We started off with lattes, caramel latte for him and a teddy bear latte for me. I went with the breakfast plate with turkey sausage, and he got the French toast sandwich with turkey sausage. I must advise that the breakfast potatoes are rosemary heavy. If you don't like rosemary, you won't like these. Portions are big and shareable so I recommend doing that if dining with one or more people. It was a good time, good food and we will back!

First time trying this place, and I would certainly return when back in the area. I can see why…read moreit's a local favorite, as there wasn't a single bad bite of food, first of all. Even the kids cheeseburger was nicely done, and I really enjoyed my chicken sandwich, fried green tomatoes, my wife's coconut shrimp, and all the cakes too! Prices were pretty fair, and service was friendly and fast. The restaurant is cozy and with a diner/dive aesthetic that is inviting for sitting in a tin garage, anyway!

Delicious food, great atmosphere, perfect location. Food was amazing. We shared a carrot cake that…read moreI think of to this day. Such a great pit stop while exploring the area.