Explore Our Selection of Dishes Prepared Using Local Ingredients
Appetizers
The Fodder Stack
Spicy Mustard, Roasted Garlic Parm, Chipotle BBQ, Mild, Hot, Jerk, Sweet Asian, or Cajun spice rubbed. Substitute Smiling Hara Tempeh $2
$7.95 ½ lb or $10.95 lb
Below Sea Level
Fresh PEI mussels steamed in coconut red curry broth with fresh cilantro. Served with a fresh City Bakery baguette. - GFO
$10.95
The Frying Pan
Basket of house cut fries. - V
$5.95
IPA O’ Rings
House-made IPA beer-battered onion rings.
$6.95
Soups and Salads
The Bluff Mountain
Mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, house croutons served with one of our house-made dressings. - V, GF
$5.95/ add chicken or tempeh $3.00
The Looking Glass
Rare Ahi, cucumbers, carrots, and fresh tomatoes spread on a bed of spinach with an Asian vinaigrette. - GF
$12.95
The Flat Rock
Grilled chicken breast served with tomato, cucumber, onion, carrot, Applewood smoked crumbled bacon, and avocado on a bed of field greens, with your choice of dressing.
$9.95
Black Mountain Chili
Homemade hearty chili topped with cheddar cheese and scallions served with fresh City Bakery bread.
$4.50/$6.50
Appalachian Trail
Chickpeas tossed in lemon and honey over grilled kale, pickled onions, roasted pepper coulis, and goat cheese.
$7.95
Soup of the Day
$3.50/$5.50
Burgers and Sandwiches
Trailblazer
1/2 pound Angus beef burger with our house-made Carolina slaw, smoked bacon, caramelized onion and red pepper, and cheddar cheese with roasted garlic mayo. Substitute local beef for $3. All burgers cooked to order.
$10.95
The Standard
1/2 pound beef burger with onion, lettuce, and tomato on brioche bun. Substitute local beef for $3. All burgers cooked to order.
$9.95
The Black Bottom
Portabello mushroom patty grilled with fresh parmesan, parsley, and rolled oats. Served on a brioche bun with provolone, lettuce, tomato, and roasted garlic aioli.
$8.95
The Beacon Heights
Applewood smoked bacon or Smiling Hara Tempeh with fresh lettuce, tomato, local sprouts, avocado, provolone, and roasted red pepper coulis on City Bakery Sourdough.
$8.95
The Lost Cove
Seared blackened tuna, cucumbers, sprouts, and chipotle aioli on a toasted brioche bun.
$12.95
Linville Falls
Fried chicken breast, pickle-brined and battered with bibb lettuce, tomato, and provolone on a toasted brioche bun. Add one of our house-made wing sauces.
$9.95
Tacos
The Gulley Creek
Grilled Mahi Mahi seasoned with Jamaican jerk sauce, topped with fresh mango salsa, Caribbean slaw, and cilantro served with a side of black beans and chips. (Substitute Smiling Hara tempeh for $1)
$9.95
The Grassy Gap
Grilled seasoned pork tenderloin topped with our Banh Mi style slaw served with black beans and chips. (Substitute tempeh for $1)
$8.95
Skinny Dip Falls
Blackened grilled tuna filet, Bahn Mi slaw, fresh cilantro, chipotle aioli, ponzu sauce, and pickled red onion.
$11.95
Dinner Entrees
The Black Balsam Knob
Grilled rare tuna filet, rubbed with toasted sesame seed served with asparagus, scallions, cucumber, and ponzu sauce.
$16.95
State Street Chicken Plate
Two brined and ale marinated fried chicken breasts drizzled with honey, served with steamed kale and our sweet corn pudding.
$12.95
The Mountain to Sea
Pisgah Pale battered fish fried to perfection served with fries and a side of tartar sauce and/or malt vinegar.
$10.95
Tender Foot
Grilled marinated and seasoned pork tenderloin served with a side salad and fried polenta cakes.
$13.85
The Lovers Leap
Two wild-caught salmon cakes served over a bed of mixed greens, topped with chipotle aioli and a corn black bean mango salsa, and served with grilled asparagus.
$16.95
Hickory Nut Falls
Locally sourced 8 oz steak grilled to order, served with chimichurri, grilled asparagus, and hand-cut fries. Steaks will vary weekly from local providers.
$17.95
Catawba Falls
Fresh North Carolina trout filet served over charred kale salad with pickled red onions, carrots, roasted red pepper coulis, and goat cheese.
$14.95
Desserts
Peanut Butter Pie
With house-made chocolate sauce drizzle.
$4.00
Key Lime Pie
$4.00
Kids
Mac & Cheese
$3.95
Mini Burger
$3.25
Grilled Cheese Sandwich
$3.25
Chicken Tenders
$3.25
Kid’s Fish n’ Chips
$3.25
One side included in one kid's meal
Kid’s Meal Sides: Fries, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Salad, Asparagus, Kale, and Black Beans
Sides
Grilled Asparagus
$1.95
House Cut Fries
$4
Polenta Cakes
$1.95
Baked Mac and Cheese
$4.95
Corn Pudding
$2.95
Kale
$2.95
Onion Rings
$3.95
Cup of Soup
$3.50
Snack Menu
IPA O’ Rings
House-made IPA beer-battered onion rings.
$6.95
Chips and Spicy Salsa
Fresh chips and homemade fire-roasted tomato salsa. -V
$4
The Fodder Stack
Spicy Mustard, Roasted Garlic Parmesan, Chipotle BBQ, Mild, Hot, Jerk, Sweet Asian, or Cajun dry rubbed. (Substitute Smiling Hara tempeh 2.00)
$7.95 1/2 lb or $10.95 lb
Below Sea Level
Fresh mussels steamed in a red curry coconut cream broth, lemon zest, finished with fresh cilantro. Served with a fresh City Bakery baguette. - GF
$10.95
The Frying Pan
Basket of house cut fries. - V
$5.95
The Beer Pickle Spear
Ale Battered pickle spears served with house-made ranch.
$4.50
Black Mountain Chili
Homemade hearty chili topped with cheddar cheese and scallions served up with fresh City Bakery bread.
$4.50/$6.50
Soup of the Day
Fresh homemade soup served with a fresh City Bakery baguette.
$3.50/$5.50
Pub Nachos
Loaded with shredded cheddar, fresh veggies, black beans, cheddar cheese, avocado, sour cream, and our fire-roasted tomato salsa. (Add chili and bacon 2.50)
$8
Pub Fries
Fresh cut fries topped with cheddar cheese, hearty chili, applewood smoked bacon, sour cream, and scallions.
$10.00
Cheese Fries
Fresh cut fries topped with cheddar cheese and scallions.
$6.50
Appalachian Trail
Chickpeas tossed in lemon and honey over grilled kale, pickled onions, roasted pepper coulis, and goat cheese.
$7.95
Pub Salmon Cakes
Two wild-caught salmon cakes served over mixed greens with chipotle aioli and black bean mango salsa.
$10.95
Chili Nachos
Our Pub Nachos topped with homemade chili and applewood smoked bacon.
$10