23 Best Seafood Restaurants in Asheville

“We had to make a mad dash into the restaurant - got caught in a huge downpour. We were soaked & asked for a couple of napkins to dry off. There were cloth napkins on the empty tables. A lady came & brought us 2 pieces of thin paper towels. Our waiter upsold us an appetizer - we should've declined. Then he said we couldn't get separate checks. The food is delicious - same menu as Andaaz - our old fave which is no more. The customer service is lacking here. We were disappointed.“

“Absolutely terrific. My wife and I come from Long Island, so we know our seafood. The mussels were amazing, a meal in themselves. My wife loved her octopus. I had fish and chips better than what I had in England. Friendly staff, great service. 10/10!“

“Was so happy we stopped in this time cause we couldn't get in 2020. Service top in class and Jordan was amazing behind the bar. We decided to do the trick tower seafood tower and well worth the money despite other reviews on it. Never thought I would go the the mans and order seafood but it was like we were on the coast. We can not wait to go back and enjoy more of the menu. Great atmosphere and like I said staff was amazing. 🥰“

“Excellent service and delicious food.“

“Went 11/16, the day after they re-opened following the ongoing devastation to Asheville and the region. We sat at the counter and enjoyed watching chef Ashleigh prepare our food.

GHF Sando was solid. It's stacked comically high, so don't be shy about smashing it with your palm for a manageable eating experience. I thought the white bread would be inferior to a bun, but it worked out well. I wish I'd asked for more sauce and pickles.

The special Smoked Trout Salad sando had an amazing contrast of flavors and textures: sweet and salty, smokey and briney, (fried then chilled?) trout skin and just a touch of two types of tiny popping fish roe. I was surprised I enjoyed it more than the GHF (catfish), but I can say I thorughly enjoyed both because I ONLY ate half of each. A full sando of either would've been a bit much toward the finish.

Sides were ok. The kitchen pepper carrots were a bit subtle for me. The potato chips were tasty but my portion was slightly darker/burnt than the others I saw coming from the fryer. Hush puppies were straight-forward and their briney spiced mayo sauce was fun.

We had the Our South saison, chef Ashleigh's collab with Burial Beer. Although it wasn't particularly remarkable in and of itself, it was a great compliment to the food and a memorable part of the overall experience.

Wheelchair accessibility: Not accessible. Metal staircase only. All (limited) seating at counter-height.“

“It was a chilly, cloud-covered evening. The hostess provided me with a blanket so that I could be warm and comfortable for my dining experience. Everyone and everything was exceptional - from my server Cody's attentiveness (being a sole diner) to the epicurean delight of the meal and its unique, local accompaniments to the serene view of the rain-kissed Blue Ridge Mountains. While the clouds hid the sunset, the views were beautiful nonetheless. If you're planning a trip to Asheville, I highly recommend making advanced reservations at the Sunset Terrace!“

“Everything we got was delicious. Wings, oysters on the half shell and lobster bisque w/ mini lobster grill cheese. Cool vibe atmosphere. Great service. It’s a hidden gem.“

“Best seafood in Asheville hands down! Such a great meal with great service for a great price, can't beat it!“

“we ate there last night and our waitress and waiter was amazing explained the menu yo us it was in Spanish our food was amazing we will be bk we are from Ga..“

“We stopped by there today on Christmas and they were opening at 3! so we waited 15 more mins it was 2:45 then. When I tell you we had the food and dining experience at the bar. The young lady working was awesome happy friendly and full of energy. Thank you for opening today to feed others and leave your home and family. When we come back that way we will definitely eat there again“

“Great food!! Awesome staff.“

“I’m a pretty big foodie and this is hands down some of the absolute most delicious food you can find in Asheville. This is absolutely worth a visit (and a return visit!) The people were so nice and the food and drinks were delicious.“

“Me and my wife are here at cornerstone restaurant today and the food was absolutely delicious again the spaghetti and the meatballs, the Snickers cheesecake and Claire our waitress. She was a diamond for sure. Great personality. Fast response brought our food out very quickly and everything was A+plus would like to give her a big shout out. Even if the food was bad ! We would come back because of her .“

“The food was wonderful. I would certainly eat there again when in Asheville.“

“It was a very warm evening but inside the wonderful dining room, it was perfect . Nikki our server was very attentive and removed the crab leg remnants from our table as we were chewing the last bites. Our table by the window offered a great view of the property and spa below. We happened to see some friends we had not seen in quite awhile and were able to catch up. A great evening!“

“My husband and I both ordered the Veal Marsala and it was delicious. Christine our waitress was super friendly and very attentive.“

“We loved everything. Stopped in the other day after checking out the menu posted by the door. Subtle delicious flavors, exactly what Japanese food should be! The homemade pickles were outstanding - eggplant, radish, carrot. The ginger honey tea was so light but with perfectly balanced flavor. Our sushi and sashimi as well as the cold noodle dish were some of the best food we've had in Asheville anywhere. Just loved the experience.“

“delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, knowledgeable and helpful staff, and the most AMAZING tequilas and mezcals I've ever seen in one place! thank you for your hospitality during the snow, we enjoyed ourselves so much!“

“delicious food, beautiful atmosphere, knowledgeable and helpful staff, and the most AMAZING tequilas and mezcals I've ever seen in one place! thank you for your hospitality during the snow, we enjoyed ourselves so much!“

“I eat there at least once a week for the last 3 or 4 years and I'm never had a bad dining experience there... the food is always great. The service always good,, and their food tastes so good. Highly recommend this to anyone.“

“The entire experience from start to finish was stupendous !! The crab cake appetizer was the best I ever had. My entree was the pot roast and it was just like grandma used to make. The whole entire meal was outstanding and our server, Hayley, was genuinely terrific !!!!!“

“Great hot food. Clean, friendly staff. Inside and outside area very neat and clean! Fish cooked very well not burnt or raw. Fries not soggy. Cole slaw very tasty. Corn really good.Hush puppy s cooked very good and very good tasting.. I would Highly recommend this place to anyone wanting a good place for a reasonable price not expensive plenty of food even for a hardy appetite on a 2pc. meal. Very filling and satisfying. You want be disappointed.“

“Great place to eat. Friendly service and fast !!!“