23 Best Southern Restaurants in Asheville

“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 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“

“I highly recommend any business that steps up for their community in times of need. thank you for getting those 596 people fed yesterday!! kudos!“

“What can I say, this is a must for locals and visitors alike. This is hands down the best buffet experience you will have in the WNC area. Friday is seafood with tons of delicious seafood items, Saturdays are Prime rib with a selection of absolutely delicious items, that are sure to please everyone from the adventurous foodie to the picky little ones. We have been going for years for anniversaries and birthdays and have always had a beautiful experience. Staff is all 5⭐food is 5 ⭐ drinks are 5 ⭐ atmosphere is 10⭐

DO NOT MISS THE BANNANAS FOSTER STATION EVEN IF YOU ARE FULL WE HAVE BEEN TALKING AND DREAMING OF IT 6 MONTHS 100⭐⭐⭐“

“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!!“

“Rachael, our server at Early Girl, was one of the best I can remember! Attentive, thoughtful, and funny without being overly so. Truly a delight! (The prices at EG are surprisingly high for what it is - this lowered my overall rating of the experience.)“

“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!“

“Had the fried chicken sandwich with the serano honey (on the side - it's spicy) . Chicken was perfect...juicy and tender, breading was crunchy and very flavorful. Ordered the side of crunchy potatoes. They were great! Lovely server (Ann?) sorry not sure of name). Very nice Sunday brunch location.“

“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!“

“Luella’s pulled pork is absolutely delicious! It’s hands down some of the best I’ve ever had. Super tender and full of flavor. A definite go-to if you’re craving top-notch barbecue. Highly recommend!“

“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!“

“One of my favorite places in Asheville, and that's really saying something. The entire menu is great and I love all of the staff. They know me by name and are always so friendly! Sarah often draws little cartoons on the to-go boxes which really adds to the charm. I'd have never expected to find such a great restaurant in a gas station but I've never been disappointed.“

“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!“

“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?“

“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 have been to this RESTAURANT for the past 10 hrs and have NO COMPLAINTS...& others love it too! And wish it was in HENDERSONVILLE!!!“

“Nice Cracker Barrel with great service“

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

“The cheese plate was a wonderful selection of cheese, fruit, nuts, and toast slices. The barbecue sandwich was dry and no extra sauce was provided. The meatloaf was great! The alcohol prices were reasonable. However, the decor was bland and boring.“