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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

1/2 lb

$8.95


lb

$11.95


The Frying Pan

Basket of house cut fries. - V

$6.95


Below Sea Level

Fresh PEI mussels steamed in coconut red curry broth with fresh cilantro. Served with a fresh City Bakery baguette. - GFO

$12.95


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 Add chicken or tempeh $3.00

$6.95


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


Appalachian Trail

Chickpeas tossed in lemon and honey over grilled kale, pickled onions, roasted pepper coulis, and goat cheese. Add chicken or tempeh $3.00

$7.95


The Looking Glass

Rare Ahi, cucumbers, carrots, and fresh tomatoes spread on a bed of spinach with an Asian vinaigrette. - GF

$13.95


Black Mountain Chili

Homemade hearty chili topped with cheddar cheese and scallions served with fresh City Bakery bread.

Small

$4.50


Large

$6.50


Soup of the Day

Small

$4.50


Large

$6.50




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.

$11.95


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 Lost Cove

Seared blackened tuna, cucumbers, sprouts, and chipotle aioli on a toasted brioche bun

$13.95


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.

$10.95


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.

$9.95


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 $2)

$9.95


Skinny Dip Falls

Blackened grilled tuna filet, Bahn Mi slaw, fresh cilantro, chipotle aioli, ponzu sauce, and pickled red onion.

$12.95


The Grassy Gap

Grilled seasoned pork tenderloin topped with our Banh Mi style slaw served with black beans and chips. (Substitute tempeh for $2)

$9.95




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


The Mountain to Sea

Pisgah Pale battered fish fried to perfection served with fries and a side of tartar sauce and/or malt vinegar.

$12.95


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


Catawba Falls

Local NC trout filet from Sunburst Farms served over charred kale salad with pickled red onions, carrots, roasted red pepper coulis, and goat cheese.

$15.95


State Street Chicken Plate

Two brined and ale marinated fried chicken breasts drizzled with honey, served with steamed kale and our sweet corn pudding.

$13.95


Tender Foot

Pan seared seasoned pork tenderloin served with a side salad and fried polenta cakes.

$13.95


Hickory Nut Falls

Local Apple Brandy Beef Strip Steak grilled to order, served with chimichurri, grilled asparagus, and hand-cut fries. Steaks will vary weekly from local providers.

$19.95




Desserts



Peanut Butter Pie

With house-made chocolate sauce drizzle.

$6.00


Key Lime Pie

$5.00




Kids

One side included in one kid's meal Kid’s Meal Sides: Fries, Carrot and Celery Sticks, Salad, Asparagus, Kale, and Black Beans



Mac & Cheese

$5.00


Grilled Cheese Sandwich

$4.25


Kid’s Fish n’ Chips

$6.95


Mini Burger

$6.50


Chicken Tenders

$6.95




Sides



Grilled Asparagus

$2.95


Polenta Cakes

$2.95


Corn Pudding

$2.95


Onion Rings

$3.95


House Cut Fries

$3.95


Baked Mac and Cheese

$4.95


Kale

$3.95


Cup of Soup

$4.50




Snack Menu



IPA O’ Rings

House-made IPA beer-battered onion rings.

$6.95


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)

1/2 lb

$8.95


lb

$11.95


The Beer Pickle Spear

Ale Battered pickle spears served with house-made ranch.

$4.50


Soup of the Day

Fresh homemade soup served with a fresh City Bakery baguette.

Small

$3.50


Large

$5.50


Pub Fries

Fresh cut fries topped with cheddar cheese, hearty chili, applewood smoked bacon, sour cream, and scallions.

$12.00


Pub Salmon Cakes

Two wild-caught salmon cakes served over mixed greens with chipotle aioli and black bean mango salsa.

$11.95


Chips and Spicy Salsa

Fresh chips and homemade fire-roasted tomato salsa. -V

$4.00


The Frying Pan

Basket of house cut fries. - V

$6.95


Black Mountain Chili

Homemade hearty chili topped with cheddar cheese and scallions served up with fresh City Bakery bread.

Small

$4.50


Large

$6.50


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)

$8.00


Cheese Fries

Fresh cut fries topped with cheddar cheese and scallions.

$8.50


Chili Nachos

Our Pub Nachos topped with homemade chili and applewood smoked bacon.

$10.00


Contact

207 W State St, Black Mountain, NC 28711

828-357-5656

The Trailhead Restaurant

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Hours

Mon-Thurs 11:00AM - 9:30PM
Fri-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00PM


We Do Not Accept Reservations
 

The Trailhead Operates on a "First Come, First Serve" Basis

To-Go Orders May Not be Available During Peak Business Hours, as We are Working Hard to Provide Quality Food and Beverages to Our Guests in the Dining Room and on the Patio.

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