50 Best American Restaurants in Asheville

“Table never disappoints and continues to be top notch! We called 4 different downtown restaurants tonight to try to get a table for two and they were all booked up… so we just figured we’d try to walk into table… they were able to seat us immediately! The service and staff were great… but the food was next level! The tuna crudo was to die for! The squashes were delectable! We shared the chicken for an entree and it was amazingly delicious! The ingredients were incredibly fresh and composition was creative and inspired. Can’t wait to go back :)“

“Macarons were perfect! They were very prompt with communication and timing. Grabbed some sushi while I was picking up and loved the crab Rangoon!“

“A wide drink menu, a crazy good bartender—that I can ask “make me something with tequila that is dry, but not boring”—and they delivered with a wonderful explanation of every delightful ingredient.
Oh, and the fresh shelled cold water oysters? Yeah, don’t miss those. Get them in you.“

“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!!!“

“Outstanding service along with a seasonal menu is a win! You have to get the filet, eggplant manicotti and peach burrata salad, so good. Can’t wait to get back and try more items!“

“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!“

“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.“

“They exceeded my expectations! Held my daughters college graduation celebration dinner party of 20. Their meats were done to perfection. The staff were gracious we were all completely satisfied! I highly recommend.“

“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.“

“Every meal was exciting and a delectable adventure! We were in great hands with the chef. I want this restaurant in Los Angeles - please!“

“Just an incredible experience all around. Our server, Quin, was extremely knowledgable with the food and champagne and provided excellent recommendations. The anniversary card was an unexpected and very thoughtful touch. Thanks to all at Posana for a wonderful night!“

“Excellent service and delicious food.“

“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 .“

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

“Our absolute favorite restaurant in the southeast, the food here is just special. Their food is thoughtfully crafted, made with love, and beautifully plated. They can transform a pile of beans into the most exquisite dish. My husband, who is an incredible (professional) chef in his own right, and I think it’s better than some of the Michelin Star restaurants we’ve been to. And the service is top notch as well, we always feel so welcome and cozy here. It’s an absolute gem!“

“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.“

“The most delicious meal and dessert - the Staff was so friendly and knowledgeable of each selection - we will definitely be back!! Thank you for the wonderful dining experience!“

“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.“

“Finally made our way to South Paw and I was delightfully surprised at what my expectations were and what we got! I expected chicken tenders, wings, and beer based on the outside look of the place. What we got was some amazing cuisine, friendly service, and a very nice atmosphere. We go out a lot around town and I am picky but my ribeye was the best I’ve had in Asheville!! I wanted every last bite. My husband got the lemon pasta and it was cooked perfectly with the freshest taste. He wasn’t even hungry and cleaned his plate. Nice choice of wine/beer/and cocktails. Visited the bar momentarily while meeting the staff and will definitely come back for cocktails and desserts (I was too full from devouring my steak). I hope this place lasts and they expand. Worthy of praise. Thank you for a wonderful experience!“

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

“The burgers and our service were amazing“

“I always enjoy having lunch at the Woolworths Soda Fountain. Brings back fond memories of my first uptown dining experience when I was five years old.
And if you”re a well seasoned eavesdropper like I am you can pick up some gossip from the locals.“

“An excellent classic steakhouse experience. My prime rib was superb, although the sides--especially the scalloped potatoes--were actually better than the meat, which could have been a bit more flavorful. My partner's grouper was excellent. There is a good selection of wines by the glass at reasonable prices. Sevice was outstanding.“

“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.“

“Was a beautiful night to enjoy dining outside, but alas, a VERY loud group (with a not so good singer) was playing at the pavilion next to the restaurant. So we had to eat inside. Our waiter was more than fabulous and made the evening delightful. Food was scrumptious but it's Biltmore, so you pay a price.“

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

“Amazing evening. Had a 7:30 reservation and we were promptly seated. Rhubarb definitely lived up to its reputation. Our waitperson, Carrie was incredible and so were all the other staff. The gnocchi, the hoecake, the short rib, and the pimento cheese hush puppies were all excellent. Last but not least, the blueberry “mess”, what a fun and delicious combination of flavors and textures.
Thanks Rhubarb.“

“We had the Mussels, fried artichokes, side salad, shaved ribeye sandwich, buffalo shrimp, and fish and chips. Everyone really enjoyed everything. My husband still talks about the buffalo shrimp because they are gluten free. Friendly, prompt service. Nice solo guitarist played in the background.“

“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.“

“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!)“

“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.“

“Went for the beer and will return for the food. While the beer was slightly above average, the food was amazing. We had fried pickles and scampi fries. The box of pickles was full to the absolute top so its definitely for sharing with a crowd. The Scampi Fries were to die for. I've been wanting more since we left!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Great place with a great welcoming staff.“

“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.“

“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.“