38 Best American Restaurants in Asheville

“First visit today and it won’t be our last!! It was fantastic!!!“

“Phenomenal food, scallops were delicious and the bread pudding is so yummy! Our waitress Alana was wonderful! So glad to have this amazing business open again.“

“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!!“

“I have been to Little D's several times since they opened, and every time they exceed the previous meal. they are creative, perfectly presented, and amazingly delicious!“

“Amazing lunch. Swordfish sandwich. Incredible“

“Patrick was an outstanding waiter. Michael (?) that was his assistant was great. \nRestaurant vibe excellent. The beef tartare rivals any I have had. The short rib was great, tender. Gemelli pasta good, but a little off. Really wanted to like mushrooms but too much balsamic - more butter and wine! The dessert was disappointing, a very stiff tiramisu. Taste okay but rather “concrete’ in texture.“

“I’ve eaten here 2 times in the last 2 months. The food is delicious , the service has been excellent and the atmosphere is so nice . I’ve enjoyed eating on their patio . I know I’ll be returning .“

“We are from out of town and love to try the local favorites. The food was fresh and delicious. The restaurant was unique and the service was friendly.“

“This was hands down one of the best breakfast spots we tried during our weekend getaway to Asheville. My boyfriend and I both got a bacon egg and cheese on a biscuit which was out of this world!! Reminded us of authentic southern homemade cooking, something hard to come by with many chain or franchise restaurants. Highly recommend giving this hidden gem a try!“

“Never disappoints, always consistent service with amazing food. Our favorite Asheville restaurant.“

“Great Brewery!! Had interesting conversations with brewer. Very knowledgeable staff, Jeremy was an excellent bartender and knows the beers well. Tried the Burning Daylight fest Bier and it was an amazing beer. Light Oktoberfest!!! Will definitely be back!!“

“Excellent job on the new lunch“

“We had absolutely wonderful service & delicious cocktails during our visit in Asheville. Meticulously crafted cocktails by a very knowledgeable mixologist (can’t remember his name). We will definitely be back next time we’re in town.“

“My husband and I enjoyed the shrimp Po boys tonight at the Highland brewing and it was AMAZING!!! We are from New Orleans so it was super special to get a po boy in Asheville with REAL French bread. I loved Grush's twist on the Po boy with the pickled veggies and the delicious sauce. 10/10 recommend them. I can't wait to try more food items but I may just keep eating the Po boys because they were that good! Also, Panda was the SWEETEST and Grush is so talented. ❤️“

“Friendly atmosphere, good food.“

“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 .“

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

“A very fun place to go! We loved our visit there and Grandma and the Great Grandkids thought it was a Blast…. From the past for Grandma. Everything was clean, service was great and the wait was not too long. The Malts were delicious too.“

“We LOVE the one stop! The people, the place, the fans. Can’t wait to visit y’all again! 5 🌟“

“We were highly impressed with our first visit to Tall John’s! We had the Bravette Steak and Duck, both cooked to perfection! The cocktails were equally unique and tasty! Cool Vibes & yummy food! Oh, and we both have a gluten issue and were accommodated easily! We will be back ❤️“

“The Village Pub is an absolute gem in Asheville! Great atmosphere with plenty of pool tables, TVs for watching all the sports, and a solid menu of food and drinks that never disappoints. The place has that perfect mix of local charm and fun energy. Jessie makes the experience even better—always welcoming, attentive, and genuinely great at making everyone feel at home. Whether you’re stopping in for a game, a good meal, or just to hang out with friends, this is the spot. Highly recommend!“

“We sat at the bar and the bartender Wes was top notch. Very personable, remembered our names when we came back in because we left a bag. Great experience and I highly recommend.“

“Had a great Turkey Pita and White Ale on the patio with friends. Excellent wooded vibes and great food selection!

I would recommend 1) Something to keep the tables from wobbling. 2) A menu with accurate pricing. My bill was different than the menu suggested.“

“Have been eating at j&s for years, drove over today from Rockford, Tenn not disappointed, wish would come to Knoxville“

“Great view of smokie/Appalachian mountains. Came for appetizers and drinks before dinner in the main dining room. Great relaxing setting. Also got to see a wedding on the lawn below the terrace, with the mountains in the background. What a lovely romantic touch to the start of an evening.“

“The Carolina dog is the best hotdog in the world. A dance between the devil with the chilli and onions and the angle of the sweet coleslaw just hits different. And the dog has a snap to it i have never enjoyed before. Jade is a sweetheart and makes them dogs quick and delicious. Must visit.“

“We love our outings to Creekside - Georgia loves the chicken and fries and I had buffalo wings this time which I really enjoyed. I usually get the salad with smoked chicken and its my all time favorite. The staff are great and the atmosphere is cozy. So if you are looking for a great place to eat, with a good atmosphere and great eats - Creekside is my favorite place in East Asheville.“

“The burgers and our service were amazing“

“My grandson and I are new to the area. This is my
Favorite restaurant now. The legendary meatloaf is amazing and I never thought that I would say try the meatloaf. Smoked wings were great service was great at atmosphere really nice. Recommend this 100%.“

“Good service and food 🥘 the scenery is great too“

“Great place with a great welcoming staff.“

“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!“

“Great food. Locally sourced. Friendly, well-trained staff.“

“Great place to stop in for a local brew and a bite to eat. We. both enjoyed our food - the Reuben Sandwich and the Shepherds Pie. My husband particularly liked the Cedric's Ale, while I enjoyed a seasonal Fig Old Fashioned. It is nice to walk though the area in the evening as it is beautifully lit for the Christmas holiday.“

“Our server was great! Just the right mix of friendly and professional. There were 5 in our party. Each ordered something different and all the dishes were delicious but especially the shrimp and grits. The sampler platter is easily enough for two to share! Our overall experience was exceptional!“

“We ate brunch at the Exchange and it was excellent. Food and service were great. Savannah took great care of us and even surprised us with a slice of cake for my wife's birthday. Definitely recommend the basket of pastries for the table.“

“Fantastic meal last night at Jargon! The ginger carrot 🥕 soup was incredible. We paired it with Asparagus and risotto. The strawberry dessert was amazing and the after dinner drinks with espresso beans were perfection.“