21 Best Seafood Restaurants in Asheville

“My spouse and I ate here tonight and hands down our new favorite spot! Our server was amazing - very personable. We started with Samosas. For our entires we had Chicken Tikka Masala and Mom’s Chicken Curry with two orders of garlic naan bread. Hands down the best food we’ve ever had! If you get the Samosas, I recommend holding onto the two dipping sauces and dip the garlic naan in them! Chefs kiss 🙂 -Bailey and Payton (BP)“

“My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our last visit to Jettie’s. We sat at the bar where Mitch was super attentive to our needs. As always, the food was outstanding. The oysters were second to none. The conversation with the staff added to our night of entertainment. We will definitely be returning.“

“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. 🥰“

“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.“

“Lovely Sunday evening 25th anniversary dinner. Service was excellent as was the Mountain View. Pimento cheese scones were crusp and buttery- more like biscuits, but delightful! The wedge salad was top notch with a fine blue cheese, crisp iceberg and I'm pretty sure the smoky bacon was Benton's out of TB. My husband had sea bass in lemongrass broth and I enjoyed tofu in the same broth with thinly sliced carrots and mushrooms on a small bed of Carolina Gold Rice. Delicate and delicious. We ended with the very good chocolate cake and left happy and well fed. It is expensive and worth every penny. I'm sorry I did not make a note of our waitrress's name because she was terrific with a relaxed, yet attentive , style that suited us perfectly. We have not positive comments about our celebratory dinner!“

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

“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“

“Fantastic service, ambiance and especially the food. My favorite place for a nice dinner.“

“Great food!! Awesome staff.“

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

“Go get you some fish! The chef is a James Beard award winner, Vivian Howard apprentice and Top Chef alum and Times top 100 next list - no wonder the food is exceptional. I had catfish plate, fries and a sweet potato cabbage pancake. Everything was exceptional including the Capn Crik and tartar sauce. If you want a cheap fish better go to Captain D’s this isn’t that in the best possible way.“

“We’ve been coming here for years for birthdays, anniversaries, and special occasions, and it has always been a five-star experience. But tonight was honestly the best visit we’ve ever had.

The atmosphere was fantastic, the service was excellent, and the food was absolutely incredible. Every part of the meal was top-notch, and the staff made the entire evening enjoyable from start to finish.

If I could give more than five stars, I would. Asheville is fortunate to have a restaurant of this caliber. We can’t wait to come back.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Spectacular destination. The staff, the food, the history . . . It all comes together for a perfect experience!“

“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!“

“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.“

“Visit on holiday package. Breakfast was fabulous well plated and delicious. Thanksgiving dinner was plated in an unappetizing manner with food smashed up in domes next to each other with cranberry sauce ( not good for diabetic)poured on top of everything. everything was lukewarm and gravy had no flavor. I requested a new plate and received 2 plates with everything in separate bowls still lukewarm. Felt like a snub from the Chef for commenting on plating. Lady next to us had a beautifully plated steak. If you can't do a well plated turkey dinner don't offer it as an option.“