6 Best Patios in Black Mountain

Nestled in western North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Black Mountain is conventionally located 20 minutes east of Asheville. A charming downtown, picturesque views, and a thriving restaurant scene make it the perfect place to enjoy patio weather. 

Whether you’re visiting for a day trip, staying for vacation, or living in the neighborhood and want to try something new, here are the six best patios in Black Mountain depending on your mood and your crew.

1. The Grange to Meet Friends

Referencing your grandparents’ grange, this outdoor eatery and bar offers delicious burgers, yummy drinks, and plenty of space for kids to run around.

Located in the heart of downtown Black Mountain, the patio at Foothills Grange has a large footprint and is hard to miss. Food and drink orders are placed at the window making it easy for friends and larger parties to order as they arrive.

Check out the cocktails specials before ordering your drink as one of their creative options might catch your fancy. And be sure to order the tater tots!

2. The RailYard for Live Music

As Black Mountain’s newest outdoor bar and outdoor space, The RailYard offers a large industrial indoor bar and outdoor patio with plenty of covered and non-covered seating. Their outdoor patio also includes a stage, perfect for enjoying live music underneath the bistro lights. 

Offering plenty of beer options, burgers and food truck appearances, the patio is ideal for family and friend gatherings. 
Before you go, check out their events for upcoming music at their outdoor stage.

3. The Bush Farmhouse for a Farm-to-Table Experience

Wish you could enjoy a patio meal on a farm? At Bush Farmhouse’s outdoor patio, you’re surrounded by a garden and farm animals – a true farm-to-table experience! 

Perfect for a date night, you’ll enjoy unique South African-inspired dishes while listening to goats baying and watching the fireflies glow.   

If you want your life to change, order the lamb curry and rice. It will make you want to buy a one-way ticket to South Africa immediately.

4. Louise’s Kitchen for Brunch

Eating brunch on the wrap-around porch at Louise’s Kitchen will make you feel right at home. Sip freshly brewed coffee from eclectic mugs, while you watch the Swannanoa Valley wake up. Enjoy breakfast all day and boozy breakfast cocktails like a Bloody Mary made with beer and the Megamosa. 

Their menu includes breakfast classics with Southern inspiration. The veggie quesadilla with eggs packs the protein needed to fuel any adventure or cure the worst of hangovers. 

Seating includes intimate nooks, tables, and chairs on the lawn or indoor seating if it gets too cold or humid.

5. Ole’s Guacamoles for a Natural Water Feature

When you drive up to Ole’s Guacamole Black Mountain location it might look like just another Mexican restaurant, but tucked behind the building flows the Flat Creek, right past their charming patio. 

Eat your heart out at the salsa bar, sip on delicious margaritas, and enjoy authentic Tex-Mex dishes. The creek offers a distraction for children, tough conversations, and your daily life.  

Order one of Ole’s specialties which include well-loved classics and lesser-known dishes like Camarones Norteños.

6. Black Mountain Bistro for Upscale Dining

Serving Southern favorites like fried green tomatoes and shrimp and grits, Black Mountain Bistro’s two-tiered patio includes mountain views and a relaxing water feature. 

With a more upscale environment, the restaurant’s atmosphere is best suited for a celebration or meet-the-family dinner. Their bistro menu offers options for everyone, including seasonal drinks from a full bar. 

If you have to wait for a table, enjoy a sit in their wooded outdoor waiting area or stop in the Black Mountain Visitor Center next door to learn about all the things to do in Black Mountain.

Planning Your Visit

What’s your favorite patio in Black Mountain? Share it below. Have you been waiting to visit one of these patios for a while? Spice up your Tuesday by trying something new!