46 Best American Restaurants in Asheville

“We had a great time at Table. The staff was attentive and kind. The oysters were perfect. Sometimes oysters aren’t cleaned properly but these were and the taste was spot on with the mignonette. They had wonderful recommendations like the dark chocolate sorbet which was fantastic and made in house. Quiet place for a casual dining experience.“

“Happy hour: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm M - F
If you love beer or cocktails and you need an early dinner, this is a great happy hour. You can get a huge chicken sandwich that tastes high quality for $9 or a delicious burger for $12. Drinks range from $3 - $10. They have plenty of cocktail and beer options during the happy hour as well. The only thing I wish they did was a red and white house wine with the happy hour menu as well. Other than that this is perfect for people who want a fancy delicious experience without the high price tag.

The happy hour definitely made me want to come back for the full dinner menu! I will 100000% be back.“

“We dined at Huli Sue's last weekend, and everything was FANTASTIC! We had the sampler platter and added the mac and cheese. The food was absolutely amazing! The barbeque was so good, and the mac and cheese was super flavorful and cheesy. I had a Mai Tai, and it was honestly the best one I've ever had. Our server was super friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. The other servers were as well. I highly recommend this restaurant, and I cannot wait to return!!!“

“Great pork tenderloin and steak and nice presentation!! Pretty ambiance inside the restaurant and especially because the strip mall location is deceiving. The non-alcoholic chardonnay ordered by my friend did not taste like a chardonnay but more like a sparkling drink and the waiter kindly took it back and removed it from the bill. The 4 of us shared a delicious peach tart for dessert!“

“Excellent service and delicious food.“

“Super Friendly service. Tasty foods.“

“The menu is not overly long (check online) but very good pizza, summer salad and "corn ribs". Beer and wine selections limited but very well chosen. Hard for elderly to converse when the restaurant is full but OK compared to many. Comfortable seating, not too close to others. Service was very good to excellent. No mistakes. We had to wait a bit for our beer and wine to appear but everything else was timely. Recommended.“

“One of the best nice meals I’ve had out in a while. We started with an appetizer of hush puppies with goat cheese and they were some of the best I’ve ever had. I had the gnocchi and my wife had the pork chop. Both were so flavorful and great portion sizes. For dessert we had panna cotta and it was a perfect way to finish the meal. Service and atmosphere were nearly perfect. I couldn’t recommend this place more.“

“Farm Dogs has such a warm energy. As someone new to Asheville from NYC— I’ve come to love the S&W food hall— especially Farm Dogs, and ESPECIALLY Phin! Phin’s personality is fantastic and always good vibes. Plus the hot dogs are made with lots of love. If you love hot dogs and hospitality, Farm Dogs is it.“

“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.“

“The food was perfect. We had a salad, the croquettes, and the shrimp cocktail. The drinks were crisp and balanced. We loved it and we will be back.“

“Another outstanding culinary experience! Thank you for fitting us in yesterday on our way home from SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair) we brought our dear friends who were celebrating their anniversary. We had some small plates then scallops, burgers, and schnitzel. Just fabulous. Thank you for a perfect end to a wonderful day spent with great friends. Happy to share such a dining gem.“

“A local bar with great food, service and beer selection. Excellent cocktails with generous pours. Ample seating inside as well as on the patio. Highly recommended.“

“Fantastic food, ambiance, and service…“

“Best restaurant in Asheville by far. We always bring out of town guests here. Ingredients and flavors are always incredibly creative, and meats and seafood are cooked to perfection. Their desserts are to die for, but it's difficult to leave room =) Great wine and cocktail selection as well.“

“Best burger I've ever had, and I don't mean best GF burger, I mean best burger, period. Roast vegetables were great too.

Daphne, our server was attentive and service was fast. Mind you, this was post-Helene, and they were slammed, so I would have forgiven slow service but that wasn't the case at all.

We would definitely be back!

Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free“

“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 .“

“First time at Salt Face Mule tonight. This place is awesome, highly recommend anyone in the Asheville area to come check this place out. Such a fun atmosphere, great food, and a great time all around. Our bartender Kyle was an awesome guy who gave us great recommendations for things to see and do while we’re visiting here. We’re visiting family in the area and I’ll definitely be back to this place the next time we’re back in town. Awesome job tonight guys and we appreciate it! - Chase and Rose“

“Great hospitality, service, atmosphere and food! Highly recommend.“

“Best fried chicken in town!“

“What an amazing place for groups! We are very pleased with delicious food and absolutely superb staff! Highly recommend! Will be a definite for all my future trips in this area.“

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

“Had dinner with a group of friends. We all enjoyed our meals. Tuna nachos, pork belly and wings were very tasty to start the meal. The main dishes we had included the brick chicken, shrimp and grits and smash burger. We cleaned our plates…great flavors and taste! We would DEFINITELY go back!“

“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!“

“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.“

“best food truck in Asheville. the food is outstanding and the service is great.“

“The burgers and our service were amazing“

“I ordered the grilled salmon with ricotta-filled gnocchi in a pumpkin cream sauce. It came topped with micro greens and mixed fruit with the most wonderful acidic dressing. The balance of flavors, textures and visual appeal made this dish just off the chart incredible! And the service was fantastic even with a packed house. I am looking forward to revisiting!“

“great spot for EDM music. Friendly bartender and nice people“

“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.“

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

“This was an exceptional meal that was one of the best in the city. The burata was very rich and paired so well with the peppers and olive oil. The red beans and mushroom dish was layered with so many ingredients, and every one had a unique flavor and texture. The squash was sweet and salty, and the fig was a remarkable bite, but the mushrooms were the star. There were easily 5 different varieties in the dish punctuated with parsley and taragon. Finally, the peach panacota was drizzled with sweet and strong bourbon sauce. The service was personal and attentive. A real outstanding meal.“

“Had an amazing meal and experience at Carmels. We had our two chihuahuas celebrating our wedding anniversary. We live a rather hectic life and this year after a tough year of tremendous loss of family members all we could get together was a day trip which is not the usual for our birthday to anniversary celebrations. We were tired and hungry and after being disappointed by a couple other spots that claimed to be “dog friendly “ now I believe all happened for a reason. My husband and I were met by awesome staff outside that loved on our fur babies and sat us at one of their outdoor patio tables then served us some of the most delicious food and stopped by randomly to love on our girls some more. Definitely highly recommend this place if you plan visiting Asheville. We will definitely be back.“

“We came here as for our date night dining adventure, which we do so rarely, and it was nothing short of a wonderful experience! We had the nachos, artichoke quarters, and Buffalo shrimp as our appetizers, then the fish & chips, and beet salad as our entrees, with ginger beer and a liquor flight as our drinks. The food was all so flavorful and beautiful, the attention to detail in the plating was fantastic, and everything arrived quickly. The apps were amazing, the batter on the shrimp was fantastic, the artichokes were scrumptious, and the nachos were loaded and wonderful, larger than expected! The sauces served with the apps paired perfectly with them,and I'm already craving the artichokes again, just writing this! The salad was a perfect balance of sweet and savory, as the spring mix was tossed in a vinaigrette first, then topped with the beets, goat cheese and candied pecans, which gave it a perfect amount of sweetness. The fish & chips were amazing, the cod fillets were perfectly battered and fried, no fishy taste at all. The tallow fries were delicious, and reminded us of how yummy fries used to taste, when tallow was the norm. My husband declared these to be the best fish & chips in Asheville, and he's a tough critic! We ended up getting a bottle of the Rye Whiskey to take home, as that one really stood out on the liquor flight. Since we bought a bottle, the price for the liquor flight was comped, which we thought was a very nice touch. The service was impeccable- our server, Lauren, was calm, friendly, informative, and was there exactly at the right time, for every interaction. We went at 6:30 on a Saturday night, and our table was ready with waters waiting for us as soon as we walked in- I felt like royalty! The atmosphere was perfect, classy but casual, the kind of place that you could spend a lot of time in, and at no point did we feel rushed. The prices were very reasonable for this level of dining, and we will definitely be back- I think we found a new date night place- and a good reason to do that more often!

Parking: There is plenty of parking, which is free and very accessible.“

“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“

“Gotta love the one stop! The pizza is really great, they have amazing live bands coming through, Mono means one really blew my expectations the other night. Just popped in to see what was going on and was very pleasantly surprised! Bartenders are kind and talented and really the whole team is extremely caring and nice! They keep you coming back. Keep doing what y'all are doing, the one stop is an Asheville staple.“

“We are staying for a few days and have been enjoying the property. Beautiful! Went to the lounge to enjoy a drink before dinner, Savannah greeted us right away and provided great recommendations for wine. She was super kind! (We bought a bottle & will return soon!)“

“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.“

“Beautiful venue in downtown Asheville where the beverages and food are great, the staff are super friendly and helpful, and they have live music! And it doesn’t hurt AT ALL that they have PARKING!“

“Not only was the service and food fantastic but we were so very impressed with the outcome of what could have been a very bad experience. One of the ladies from our party left her purse and we had been away from the restaurant for well over an hour and a half and as we were leaving the grounds she realized she had left her purse. The shuttle driver promptly got us back as quickly as possible and although the restaurant was closed, we were able to flag down an employee still working inside. They kindly opened the door and let us search and it turned out an employee had already submitted the purse to front desk. We were abundantly grateful to get the purse back and all its contents as well. In today's world this happens less and less. The Biltmore has wonderful employees, and we were very pleased for this.“

“Awesome food & service. Ed, our server, was exceptional. We had fish & chips, strawberry/pecan salad, adult burger, child burger with mac & cheese side. All were very enjoyable.“

“The food was amazing!! Will definitely be back and recommend it to everyone!!“

“I recently dined at The Village Social at Antler Hill, and it was such a wonderful experience. We enjoyed the hummus, tomato pie, and arugula salad, all of which were absolutely delicious. The flavors were fresh, and the dishes were well-balanced. We opted to sit outside, and the ambiance was perfect! A great way to enjoy the scenery while savoring a meal. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a delightful outdoor dining experience!“

“Very nice restaurant. Greeted by the hostess a few seconds after we got there. Seated immediately, and waitress came with water and menus. Very quick service , we pretty much placed our order right after we received our drinks , and had food at the table within 10 minutes. We got the bbq bacon burger with fries . It was amazing , so yummy and food was hot and fresh. Very good experience. The view was so nice and it was so peaceful.“