DINING
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... mapBattery 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. mapCharlotte 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... mapCorner 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... mapFive 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... mapMoose 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
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
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
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
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... mapJack 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... mapWestville 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
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... mapCafe 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. mapEarth 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... mapPanera 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. mapSunny 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. mapVeranda 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
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. mapGold 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... mapGourmet 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
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... mapSavoy
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... mapSky 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
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... mapMarket 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
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
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
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
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. mapTrevi 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
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
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
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... mapJerusalem 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
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. mapMamacita'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... mapRio 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
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
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... mapLobster 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
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... mapTupelo 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...
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
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