27 Best Southern Restaurants near Arden

“Rocky’s came Highly recommended from Emma, at the tasting room Eda Ryne. The very best food we have eaten in a LONG time!! The fried green tomatoes with pepper jelly and goat. Cheese were the Best Ever, along with the Medium fried chicken! I'll be telling everyone I know that visits the Biltmore, to stop here for lunch/ dinner!“

“We did not eat bc i went in to purchase salt and pepper shakers. I usually buy about 12 plus pairs. I was disappointed bc there were lots of new ones but no pairs! I did get 5 pairs this time. I also felt like the atmosphere was much more calmer than when the battle over the logo was going on lol!“

“Rocky’s came Highly recommended from Emma, at the tasting room Eda Ryne. The very best food we have eaten in a LONG time!! The fried green tomatoes with pepper jelly and goat. Cheese were the Best Ever, along with the Medium fried chicken! I'll be telling everyone I know that visits the Biltmore, to stop here for lunch/ dinner!“

“I heard about Biscuit Head about a month ago, through a Facebook ad. We were in Asheville to visit Biltmore after Christmas,and visited Biscuit Head on Biltmore Ave twice in two days! The whole staff was so friendly, and the vibe in the restaurant is so fun!! Everything we had both days was fantastic! I ordered the Mimosa fried chicken biscuit both days, and the biscuit donuts, as well! I had to keep apologizing to my family because I was making too many “yum” noises. My husband said the sausage gravy was the best he’s had in ever, and your coffee was great!! When we left yesterday, we genuinely intended to come back for Brunch #3, but the moods were not in our favor today. We look forward to coming back next time we are in Asheville!!“

“My girlfriend and I were in town to celebrate our one year. We decided to try out Tupelo Honey. The food was absolutely fantastic and the service was amazing. It has a great atmosphere with an outdoor seating option with a view of downtown. If you’re ever in Asheville I HIGHLY recommend you giving Tupelo Honey a chance!“

“Stopped for breakfast on our sister's trip.my daughter worked here 20 years ago and wanted to buy a T-shirt for her. Unfortunately, none in her size but the server gave me some stickers which was so sweet of her. Amazing food, and great, kind server.“

“Kelsey was hands-down one of the best servers we’ve ever had. She was kind, patient, and genuinely seemed to enjoy her job, which made our experience even better. It’s clear she cares about her guests, and it absolutely shows. Thank you for your wonderful service. They are lucky to have you working for them.“

“my friends and I visited Monday after the herb festival and had the best food of our whole trip at Chestnut! they had the Eggs Benedict and I chose the burger gluten free. all our meals were amazing and the care our waitress put into asking about my gluten issues was so appreciated! I do believe it was the best gluten free burger fries and cheese tots I have eaten ever! Thank you so much for taking the time and going the extra mile for those of us with Celiac. Crystal ( I hope that's right, my mind is old lol)was truly awesome and everyone needs to experience this place and her! 500 stars!!“

“My wife and I went for our 22 wedding anniversary and had a great experience. Amazing food, service, and atmosphere. The Steak was one of the best I have ever had along with the fried chicken. Highly recommend. Thank You.“

“Definitely one of the best, if not the best, in Asheville!“

“WOW! Very good food and service. We will be back to try other dishes from their menu.“

“The food was so good and the service was awesome. Everyone was so nice! We will definitely be back again!“

“My friends and I ate here during our visit to Asheville in August 2024 and I can’t stop thinking about it. It was so good! I cannot wait to have another opportunity to go back“

“We had a lovely visit here last evening while briefly in the area. They are doing alright after the terrible hurricane thankfully!!!!! Over the years this has been our favorite go to spot and yesterday was no different. Food very tasty, plentiful, feel is a positive price point. I personally can be a bit picky about barbecue, I really don’t care for excessive fat in my meat and I find the brisket is perfectly lean!! 2 employees who are new to us as we haven’t been back in two years, Ian and Sheryl were very pleasant, smiles on their faces, communicative, and remained diligent in providing great service. They have had some updates on their menu, not as many side choice selections but the ones we all chose were most appetizing! I do miss the pineapple casserole side and was told its available on the menu in the fall. Spouse also feels their beer selection is great. They were all out of the popular homemade banana and wafer pudding, but just gives us something to look forward to during our next visit as we will absolutely continue to eat here. Positive all around! Tasty, clean, and lovely folks all working inside thank you thank you!“

“If you really do want the best fried chicken, look no further! I got mine with the pimento cheese -YUM! My hubby is more a burger kind of guy, and he loves a good burger here. The potato salad, and the pickles add just the right balance. The food service gas station combo is a thing around here and we love exploring this unique set-up. This one is close to home, and when we take a break from farm chores, it just checks all the boxes.“

“Food was great our waitress was great and informative.“

“The veggie breakfast bowl was so delicious and amazing I think it was my favorite breakfast ever in my 19 years of life. Thank you very much it was delicious and very good service. I am visiting from Vermont.“

“We were a party of 8...in the summer...around lunchtime...so it was crowded but we were seated quickly..had biscuits right away and our food came out quickly...portions were huge..(.I think the meatloaf slice was a pound of beef by itself.)..Staff were courteous and helpful with our wheelchair and walkers.food was reasonably priced... our only "negative" comment would be that some desserts ran out :( but everything else was great!“

“Rico catered a meal for a pre wedding meal for a bunch of hungry groomsmen for my son’s wedding. He provided everything they needed and the food was fabulous. Highly recommend.“

“The classic chicken sandwich is super delicious. Great light crispy breading, the pickles add a nice salty touch and the bun is a little sweet. And, Cheerwine bourbon slush! Need I say more?“

“casual restaurant with good food and great sense of humor.“

“Reopened after hurricane Helene. The food is still excellent. The decor repaired and replaced as needed. You would never know of the water damage if you didn't live here. Glad to see one of the better restaurants is back open and it's former self.“

“Chicken salad pita tasty. Garden salad sufficient. Line service queue quick. Plus $3.25 water bottle. Diet coke fountain. Portions could have been more for the price, had to satiate hunger elsewhere afterwards. Maybe that’s their grand plan.“

“I got their veggie breakfast bowl with suggested vegan modifications. This is my first time in the area and had low expectations for vegan options, so seeing clearly labeled vegan items was exciting! Options are limited but I enjoyed the meal I had! Updated from previous review on 2025-08-01“

“Went here for Thanksgiving dinner. All of the staff did a fantastic job in taking care of the amount of people they had throughout the day. Can't say enough. Food was Great. Congratulations Golden Corral on a job well done by all staff.“

“lot's of cool stuff to like at and some amazing food ...“

“Nice Cracker Barrel with great service“