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American

  • 12 Bones Steakhouse
    5 Riverside Drive • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in the River Arts District
    828-253-4499
    The casual 12 Bones Steakhouse's menu includes delicious smoked meats, local beers, and seafood and vegetarian items. 12 Bones is available for catering and private parties. more...  map

  • Battery Park Bistro
    22 Battery Park Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-253-2158
    Surrounded by works by local independent artists, Battery Park Bistro offers a vast selection of locally grown organic food with homemade soups, breads, and desserts. They also offer an extensive wine list.   map

  • Charlotte Street Grill and Pub, The
    157 Charlotte Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-253-5348
    A local landmark that is located in a historic 1920's building and features elegant, fine Victorian dining in the restaurant upstairs and a downstairs English pub that serves pub fare, beer, wine, and spirits. Choices on the menu include great steaks, seafood, pastas, and sandwiches. They have seasonal lunch and dinner hours and reservations are suggested. more...  map

  • Corner Kitchen
    3 Boston Way • Asheville, NC 28803
    Located in the Biltmore Village
    828-274-2439
    Housed in one of Richard Sharp Smith's original Tudor Style cottages, the Corner Kitchen's chef offers his own North Carolina take on Pan-American cuisine with Caro-American cuisine. Entree items on their ever changing menus for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner include a three meat meatloaf with sweet mustard glaze, collard greens, and cheddar grits and apple glazed salmon. more...  map

  • Five Guys Burgers and Fries
    1838 Hendersonville Rd. • Asheville, NC 28803
    828-277-3894
    Five Guys offers diners 100% all beef burgers cooked to order, fresh-cut potatoes, and an unlimited variety of toppings. more...  map

  • Moose Cafe Asheville
    570 Brevard Road • Asheville, NC 28801
    Western North Carolina Farmer's Market
    828-255-0920
    Named by readers of Southern Living as a top ten place for the best breakfast/brunch, the Moose Cafe in Asheville is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menu favorites include meatloaf, southern fried chicken, country ham, country fried steak, and smoked pork chops. Menu items are served with farm fresh vegetables. The Moose Cafe is located at the intersection of I-26 and I-40, within two miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway. more...  map

Asian

  • Doc Chey's Noodle House
    37 Biltmore Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in Downtown Asheville
    828-252-8220
    For dine in or take out, Doc Chey's offers affordable fresh Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese selections for lunch and dinner. more...  map

Bar-B-Que

  • ED Boudreaux's Bayou Bar-B-Que
    48 Biltmore Avenue • Asheville, NC 28805
    828-296-0100
    Great bar-b-que and featuring over 130 beers. Serves pork, beef, chicken and ribs. Also a large vegetarian selection. Open seven days a week for lunch, dinner and late night dining. more...  map

Bistro

  • Fig Bistro
    18 Brook Street • Asheville, NC 28803
    Located in Biltmore Village
    828-277-0889
    In a contemporary setting, Fig offers an enticing blend of American, French, and Italian staples such as wine-braised short ribs, halibut with asparagus and sauce marechar, and mussels in a spicy habańero broth.  map

Brew Pubs

  • Barley's Taproom
    42 Biltmore Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-255-0504
    In the heart of the arts and entertainment district, Barley's Taproom is housed in a 8,000 square foot space. Hand-tossed pizza, over 40 types of beer on tap, regulation slate billiard tables, and regulation dart lanes make Barley's the "Best Taproom in the South" by Southern Draught Beer News and "Top Tap in the South" by Celebrator Beer Magazine. The stage showcases live bluegrass, jazz, and Americana music three to four nights a week.  more...  map

  • Jack of the Wood
    95 Patton Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    Downtown Asheville
    828-252-5445
    Specializing in handcrafted ales using a special English yeast to give their ales a distinctive British flavor, this cozy Celtic style brewpub offers several types of ales and a menu that ranges from appetizers and sandwiches to pub style inspired entrees. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch on Saturdays and late lunch on Sundays. more...  map

  • Westville Pub
    777 Haywood Road • Asheville, NC 28806
    828-225-WPUB
    This local hangout offers an excellent mix of live music, 15 microbrews and a large selection of mix drinks, wines, and beers, and food. more...  map

Cafes

  • Laughing Seed Cafe, The
    40 Wall Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    Downtown Asheville
    828-252-3445
    This cafe specializes in all vegetarian dishes and serves a wide variety of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, specialty pizzas, and full vegetarian meals. Beverages available include juices from the juice bar, beer, ales, and wines. They are open every day except Tuesdays for lunch and dinner. more...  map

  • Cafe on the Square
    1 Biltmore Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-251-5565
    Voted the "Best Downtown Eatery" year after year, this lovely cafe features large picture windows that enable diners to watch the hustle and bustle of historic Pack Square while enjoying fine American cuisine. Choices on the menu include fresh cut meats, seafood, pastas, and vegetarian dishes. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Saturday.  map

  • Earth Fare Cafe
    66 Westgate Parkway • Asheville, NC 28806
    828-253-7656
    Open daily for lunch and dinner, this very unique cafe serves a buffet bar that is filled with all-natural dishes such as salads, a hot bar, sandwiches, fresh baked breads, and desserts. A juice bar is also on site that offers smoothies, juices, herbal teas, and coffee drinks. more...  map

  • Panera Bread
    1843 Hendersonville Road • Asheville, NC 28803
    828-277-4042
    A combination neighborhood bakery and café, Panera Bread offers fresh breads, baked goods, and delicious menu items such as sandwiches, hearty soups, and salads.   map

  • Sunny Point Cafe & Bakery
    626 Haywood Road • Asheville, NC 28806
    828-252-0055
    Mentioned in Southern Living and Travel and Leisure, Sunny Point Cafe & Bakery is a must when visiting Asheville. You will love their breakfast salad featuring a poached egg, bacon, grits, and vinaigrette.  map

  • Veranda Cafe & Gifts
    119 Cherry Street • Black Mountain, NC 28711
    828-669-8864
    Veranda Cafe & Gifts offers an appealing selection of homemade soups, sandwiches, and salads with special daily selections. Unique kitchen accessories and gifts are sold here.  map

Coffee Shops

  • Dripolator Coffeehouse
    221 West State Street • Black Mountain, NC 28711
    828-669-0999
    An award winning coffee house, the Dripolator offer a nice selection of coffee drinks, breakfast items, and desserts.   map

  • Gold Hill Espresso & Fine Teas
    64 Haywood Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-254-3800
    One of USA Today's top ten coffeehouses, Gold Hill offers a vast selection of fine teas, espresso, bagels, pastries, coffee, and light lunch fare. They offer wireless Internet service.  more...  map

  • Gourmet Perks
    165 Merrimon Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-254-4777
    Locally owned and operated, Gourmet Perks is not your typical coffee shop. They offer a fine selection of fresh breakfast sandwiches, bagels, pastries, homemade soups, deli and grilled sandwiches, and beer.  map

Contemporary

  • Grovewood Cafe
    111 Grovewood Road #8 • Asheville, NC 28804
    828-258-8956, 877-443-2798
    Offering fine dining at its best, this contemporary restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner and serves fresh salads, specialty sandwiches, and entrees such as Grilled Duck Breast, Glazed Atlantic Salmon, and Quiche du jour. A Sunday brunch is also served. more...  map

  • Savoy
    641 Merrimon Avenue • Asheville, NC 28804
    828-253-1077
    This modern restaurant specializes in fresh seafood dishes, as well as a diverse mix of dishes made from the only the finest ingredients. An award-winning wine list complements your meal. Reservations are highly recommended during the week and required on the weekends. They are open nightly for dinner plus serve lunch Monday through Friday. more...  map

  • Sky Club, The
    18 Battery Park Avenue • Asheville, NC 27401
    Located in the Flat Iron Building Downtown
    828-258-1058
    A very cool place to have a drink after work or to meet a friend, the Sky Club offers fantastic views from its balconies of downtown Ashville and the mountains.  map

Continental

  • Greenery Restaurant & Lounge, The
    48 Tunnel Road • Asheville, NC 28805
    828-253-2809
    Open nightly for dinner, this unique restaurant and lounge has a European flair and features an incredible menu of fresh seafood, duck, lamb, steaks, and crab cakes. House specialties include the Maryland crab cakes and the Confit au Canard and one of the finest wine selections in Asheville is available to complement your meal. Reservations are recommended.  more...  map

  • Market Place Restaurant & Wine Bar, The
    20 Wall Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-252-4162
    Serving the Asheville area since 1979, this fine dining restaurant has an impressive menu of continental and world cuisine complemented by an impressive wine list. The restaurant features an urban look with a contemporary style and candlelit white linen tables. An outdoor courtyard and dining patio is also on site. They are open nightly for dinner. more...  map

Diners

  • DJ's Casual Dining and Catering Services
    1360 Tunnel Road East • Asheville, NC 28803
    828-298-4888 Catering - 828-298-8186
    DJ's offers steaks, seafood, pasta, and sandwiches in a casual atmosphere. Their catering services provide customized menus for any event, as well as event planning for wedding receptions, dinner parties, business luncheons, seminars, board meetings, corporate functions and picnics.  more...  map

Eclectic

  • Flying Frog Cafe
    1 Battery Park Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in Downtown Asheville
    828-254-9411
    The Flying Frog Café offers a seasonal menu with fine Continental, German, and Urban Indian cuisine in an elegant but comfortable atmosphere. The vast selection of prime meats, fresh seafood, and vegetables is enhanced by the extensive wine list. more...  map

Fusion

  • Cottonwood Cafe
    122 College Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-281-0710
    Enjoy the best in global fusion cuisine in a casual yet elegant 1930's style fine dining restaurant at this restaurant that offers an array of eclectic American and international dishes. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.  map

  • Left Bank
    90 Patton Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-251-5552
    The Left Bank prepares French and American fusion entrees in a casual fine dining atmosphere.  map

Italian

  • La Caterina Trattoria
    5 Pack Square • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-254-1148
    A very popular local restaurant that serves fine Italian cuisine with a menu that changes daily with fish, chicken, beef, and vegetarian dishes all excellent choices. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and reservations are suggested.  map

  • Trevi Restaurant
    2 Hendersonville Road • Asheville, NC 28803
    828-281-1400
    Voted the best Italian restaurant in Western North Carolina for four years in a row, this restaurant is named after the famous fountain in Rome and serves excellent Southern Italian cuisine with a style of cooking from the Apulia region of Southern Italy. more...  map

Japanese

  • Ichiban Steak House and Sushi Bar
    2 Hendersonville Road • Asheville, NC 28803
    Located near Biltmore Village in Biltmore Station
    828-252-7885
    Voted Best Sushi and Best Japanese Restaurant by Mountain Xpress Readers, Ichiban offers a hibachi area, a dining area, and a sushi bar.  map

Locally Operated

  • J & S Cafeteria
    30 Airport Park Road • Fletcher, NC 28732
    828-684-3418
    A family owned cafeteria that specializes in made-from-scratch, Southern style homecooked meals. Children's plates are also available.  map

Mediterranean

  • Golden Horn Restaurant
    48 Biltmore Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-281-4676
    An array of fine Mediterranean and American cuisine is served at this lovely restaurant that uses an extensive variety of spices, herbs, and oils from North Carolina's region. They are open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner and open on Sunday for dinner only. Reservations are suggested. more...  map

  • Jerusalem Garden
    78 Patton Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in Downtown Asheville near Pritchard Park
    828-254-0255
    For an experience not to be missed, Jerusalem Garden's chef prepares authentic Mediterranean and Moroccan cuisine for lunch and dinner with live belly dancing every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. more...  map

Mexican & Southwestern

  • La Paz Restaurante Y Cantina
    10 Biltmore Plaza • Asheville, NC 28805
    828-277-8779
    Voted as being the "Best Mexican Restaurant" three years running, this Mexican restaurant entices the diner with its eclectic atmosphere and flair for distinctive Southwestern cuisine and memorable margaritas. They are open daily for lunch and dinner.  map

  • Limones
    13 Eagle Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in Downtown Asheville
    828-252-2327
    An ever changing menu mixes Mexican and Californian cuisines for such delectable entrees as New Mexican spice-rubbed, all natural pork loin and duck confit tostados with pico de gallo.   map

  • Mamacita's
    77A Biltmore Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in Downtown Asheville
    828-255-8080
    This "little" burrito joint, located near the Orange Peel, offers the freshest ingredients for Mexican favorites such as burritos, tacos, and nachos. Don't forget to try the tasty salsas and the margaritas! more...  map

  • Rio Burrito
    11 Broadway Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in Downtown Asheville
    828-253-2422
    Made to order, California-style burritos have made Rio Burrito the top place to go in Asheville. Choose from selections such as chicken, flank steak, shrimp, and grilled vegetables for the ultimate burrito. Daily specials are available.   map

Pizza

  • Chuck E. Cheese's
    104 River Hills Road • Asheville, NC 28805
    828-299-3750
    Chuck E. Cheese's offers games, rides, prizes, food, and entertainment that children of all ages will love. The entire family will enjoy their freshly baked pizzas and garden fresh salad bar. Visit for everyday fun or they can host special occasions. This is truly "where a kid can be a kid." more...  map

Seafood

  • Boathouse on Lake Julian
    65 Long Shoals Road • Arden, NC 28704
    828-687-4141
    Asheville's only waterfront dining experience, the Boathouse prides itself in "simply fresh seafood." Offering low country cuisine carefully prepared and "straight off the boat" nightly specials. A nice selection of steaks, chops, and pasta are also available.  more...  map

  • Lobster Trap
    35 Patton Avenue • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located Downtown
    828-350-0505
    "Where the mountains meet the sea," the Lobster Trap offers a delectable selection of fresh seafood, an extensive wine list, live music, and a friendly atmosphere.  more...  map

Southern

  • Early Girl Eatery
    8 Wall Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in Downtown Asheville
    828-259-9292
    Enjoy your fresh, homemade regional inspired meal while overlooking Pritchard Park at the Early Girl Eatery. Serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner, this Southern food restaurant supports the local agricultural by buying from local farms and dairies to bring you the freshest ingredients available.  more...  map

  • Tupelo Honey Café
    12 College Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    Located in Downtown Asheville
    828-255-4863
    Tupelo Honey Café is a locally-owned, award-winning dining establishment that "offers old southern favorites with creative twists." more...

Steaks & Chops

  • Il Paradiso Steak and Chop House
    39 Elm Street • Asheville, NC 28801
    828-281-4310
    Open nightly for dinner, this steakhouse is an unforgettable dining experience that serves delicious dry ages prime Angus Beef, as well as an array of chops and chicken dishes.  map

Thai

  • Jae
    70 Smokey Park Highway • Asheville, NC 28806
    828-281-4155
    Located next to Earthfare in the Westgate Center, this bistro offers authentic Thai cuisine.  map

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