Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails 308 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC 28711

"My family and I have enjoyed dining at Milton’s several times over the past couple of years. The Ploughman’s Board (a charcuterie cheese board) is our absolute favorite item on the menu and we look forward to it every time. Unfortunately many of the best items have been removed from the board and the price made a significant jump from $20 to $25 dollars. A five dollar price increase on an appetizer item is a very large price increase, and $25 is a lot of money for an appetizer (even at an upscale restaurant). It is a very large appetizer, but $25 —- eeek. The deviled egg spread, pickled okra, whole grain mustard and toasted bread items have been removed from the board. These were some of the best parts of the board, please bring them back. Overall still good, but would be much better and the big price increase wouldn’t sting as much if some of the best parts were not removed. Also disappointed to see the cornbread and jalapeño jam that used to come with dinner is no longer as well. Please bring this item back as well."

"We ate dinner last night Christmas Eve and we're so disappointed. The food was horrific. We were so excited about our trip for Christmas Eve and we're so disappointed. The menu was a set menu that offered a slab of pork belly or a piece of chicken that was a dark piece leg. The soup was filled 1 in in the bowl and was ice cold. I just don't understand who would pick that kind of food for Christmas Eve it was just horrible. They didn't charge me for mine but they should have taken my husband's off he could barely eat his."

"We ate supper on 12/23/23. The place is under new management, and, honestly, I'm embarrassed to say how tasteless and sad the food was: my date's steak was gristle and tough; my trout was totally bland, served on top of plain small potatoes in their skin, on a bed of pureed asparagus- pureed like baby food. I do not waste food, but I brought most of this home to the dog. The matzo soup was very good. I've eaten at the Monte Vista for over 30 years, had a wedding reception there, and a huge surprise birthday party. I had take-out during Covid. All of these were delicious, even scrumptious! Rosalee Phillips- we need you back at the Monte Vista! And please bring your beautiful lobby decor too!"

"Food was creative & well prepared. The pot roast left alot to be desired, nothing like a mom makes. Everything else was perfection. The room was loud, although it wasn't full. Needs noise panels on ceiling or something to take away the echo & add ambiance."

"We ate outside and the ambiance was very nice! We shared the Ploughman’s Board and it was amazing. Each item in this appetizer was wonderful. We did have to ask for the deviled egg spread (which it said came with the board) because we received two whole deviled eggs instead. The spread was delicious and they should definitely keep it! Also, the gnocchi was wonderful; it was very fluffy, potatoey, and very comforting. Overall, a great choice for dining in Black Mountain."