Hell or High Water Restaurant & Bar

We visited this restaurant to celebrate my father-in-law’s birthday. We brought my nine-month-old child, and they were incredibly accommodating, providing us with a high chair from their brewery next door. The food was absolutely delicious. Our starters, the Scotch Olives and Tot Waffle, were a great start. For dinner, we shared the 25-day aged bone-in ribeye and the pan-seared flounder. The quality of the meat was exceptional, and the prices were reasonable considering that they own their own butcher shop.

This was the first time we've tried Hell or High Water, but we'll be back. It's basically a tapas place and wine bar. We were there mid day, and for some reason were the only people there. It has a somewhat eclectic selection of small plates, all of which we tried were quite good. It's an excellent location with an excellent atmosphere. We had the tater tot waffle, the Calabacitas, and the Scotch Olives, all of which were very good.

I can’t speak highly enough of Hell or High Water. I’ve been a handful of times since they opened and I have never left dissatisfied. The atmosphere is incredibly classy and elegant, the service is top notch, the drinks are always exceptional and oh my gosh…the food! The menu flows with the season, and the flavors are impeccable. You can always get a great steak, house made pasta, seafood tapas, and fresh breads. I recommend the spumoni cake for dessert.

The staff is incredibly kind and accommodating. The drinks are well balanced. The food is unique and memorable. The atmosphere and the rooftop are 100% worth planning for ahead of time and reserving to ensure that you get a place! My second time here and it gets better each time. Thank you to Hell or High Water.

Expensive but worth it! Excellent from start to finish. Great cocktails, wonderful menu of small plates that were all very well prepared and tasty. Get the deviled eggs - loved them, and the Hawaiian rolls. Entrees and desserts also were outstanding. The dining room can get a bit loud but for the most part was manageable. Service was top notch without being obtrusive. We'll definitely be back for another special occasion.

This is our third time dining at this restaurant, each time has been a great experience, with outstanding service, food with rich and multilayered flavor profiles. Atmosphere is delightful. Our server was Ben and he did a fantastic Job. Congratulations to the entire team, to the chef your creativity coming

We enjoyed so many items from the menu. Some of our favorites were the provoleta, the trout dip, the shaved carrot salad, the beet salad, and the mussels. They had a slightly spicy kick, and the sourdough bread was so good.

Hell or High Water is a must visit in Black Mountain! I love how their whole concept is farm to table. They also own a butcher shop, and use the whole animal in various dishes at the restaurant. We had a butternut squash soup, garden salad, cornbread, and a pork chop that was juicy and cooked to perfection. Our waiter Rocky was fantastic and had so much knowledge about wine and food pairings. The atmosphere is stunning with the rooftop bar and two different outdoor patios. I can't wait to come back and try new things on their menu!!

Cristopher and team are great! I came from out of town to get engaged and have a celebratory dinner afterwards. I loved the ambiance of the rooftop bar, and they even put out a flower vase with our favorite flowers. One of my family members was wheelchair bound and they were able to call the fire department and carry her up because there was a broken elevator. Jimmy was our sever and he was so kind, personable, and knowledgeable. My partner and I ordered the steak with pomme frittes, the tater tot waffle, bread, and had a special desert of the piña colada panna cotta. That sourdough rye bread with onion jam was SO good! As well as the sauce for the steak. If you're in the area, I highly recommend this place! Thanks to everyone for making the night so wonderful.

My daughter lives in Swannanoa and we came to this restaurant and we will absolutely be back. We shared six plates they come as small and large and all of them were excellent. my husband's favorite was the smoked trout dip. My favorite was mytaki mushroom. My daughters was the pork belly. All were great. The service was excellent. It has a nice view upstairs.

We stopped in for a bite before a show not realizing that this is a nice spot. We sat on the patio in the shade and ordered tapas style sharing bites. The mixed drinks were excellent as was the food. Don't miss the deviled eggs and the Hawaiian bread with roasted tomato butter.

Great rooftop bar with fire pit tables. Service was excellent. The drinks were just ok. I ordered the cucumber cilantro margarita but all I could taste was lime. Husband said his old fashioned was just ok. We really liked the tator tot waffle. Did not like the deviled eggs or olives.

We had a special event at Hell or High Water over the weekend. Christopher and the staff at Hell or High Water went above and beyond at every turn. The food was EXCELLENT! Seriously 5-Star. The service (with a smile) was over-the-top extraordinary. What at talented group of people at this establishment. The space (Indoor and Outdoor) is so inviting. Don't miss this place. A++++!

If you are in the Asheville/Black Mountain area, this should be a must stop. We dined on the rooftop and the experience was fabulous from friendly service to exquisitely prepared James Beard quality dishes. Don't second guess it - just go!

The meat tray app was disappointing. It was pretty small and some very strange meat on the tray. Kids butter noodles were ok per my son. Service was good and we had a fun time!

Relatively new place in BM. Our group started at the roof top bar. Very cool outside area with fire pits. We had Old Fashions and a gin drink called Gramble something (sp?). Both were phenomenal. Service A+ in bar and restaurant. For dinner we ate in main dining room. Ambiance downstairs good, not many private tables but that was fine. We started with smoked trout dip, tater tot waffle, scotch olives, little gem and shaved carrot salad. Absolutely outstanding. Tater tot waffle comes with fish roe which sounds strange but was amazing!; trust me, try it. Main course included the 32 oz ribeye, scallops w pee puree and a pasta dish. They source the beef from local ranch and their own butcher shop, grass fed, pasture raised. Ribeye was delightful and we turned it into 3 meals; 2 steak and egg breakfasts. We loved everything. Only complaint might be that the scallops could have been fresher. Will always return to Hill or High Water. Outstanding addition to BM.

Hell or High Water is an amazing place to eat! The chef really understands how to put flavors and textures together while presenting a beautifully crafted and perfectly executed plate. They have an upstairs causal dining area and a more formal downstairs dining area. The staff are always knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. I had my favorite smoked trout dip with pickled mustard seeds served with tallow fried saltines, and my mom and I had scallops with spring peas, rhubarb and strawberry. The dip is not too smoky...just right. The crackers are the perfect accompaniment. The scallops were perfectly seared and tender. We topped off our meal with Spumoni Joconde with amarena cherries and pistachio praline and decaf coffee (served via a French press carafe!). This restaurant is a gem, so be sure to check them out.

The restored historic ice house has been reimagined as a full service restaurant and lavish cocktail bar on the second floor. A large rooftop deck off the cocktail lounge provides a Mountain View setting. Operated by local restaurateur Foothills, the menu offers superb organic proteins. The rotating menu also has vegan options.

Staff was attentive and knowledgeable. Although the menu is limited, the food was fantastic, fresh, and wonderfully authentic. We'll definitely be coming back!