Had a great experience here! It was my friends birthday that we were celebrating after a rainy hike. Our server Jay was very friendly and knowledgeable! Talked us through the menu, helped us pick out something when we were indecisive. Will come again and hope to have him as our server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Will Renke
Absolutely amazing! The menu is sophisticated with excellent diversity! Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lauren Holt
Nice looking restaurant with friendly staff. But the food is really subpar for the price. I’ve never had a soggier burger bun in my life. They upcharge everything a lot, too. Just not a good value for the money
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Ricky Brantly
First of all, the servers are amazing and have delightful personalities and customer service skills. I don’t remember the one woman’s name because I’m not writing this review directly after eating, but she was an adult woman with glasses who was amazing. The food itself is great! I’m sure the prices can be intimidating but if you’re looking for a cool spot to treat yourself and/or a group this is it! The menu is unique to the area with some more casual options as well. I was told the mushroom pasta may be a little salty as I was ordering it but it turned out to be so good! The atmosphere itself is amazing as well, with a downstairs, main floor, and upstairs (bar)! The downstairs is a very cool area. I will admit the restaurant is noisy no matter where you sit but that just goes to show how many people will flock to Shine and dine with joy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul A
We visit Shine once or twice a year—not our go-to, but we enjoy checking in to see how the menu evolves. This time, the updated menu had a few surprises (and one heartbreak): the fried chicken sandwich, my wife’s favorite, has vanished. The atmosphere was lively—maybe too lively, as someone with cochlear implants—and our server seemed a bit off their game. Still, Shine’s creativity in the kitchen keeps us coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Misty Camp
We tried Shine in Hendersonville for the first time as a family—my boyfriend, our toddler, and I—and unfortunately, we won’t be returning. We had driven in from out of town, about an hour away, hoping for a great meal and experience, but left disappointed.
Our experience started off decently. Our waitress seemed very knowledgeable about the menu, which she had memorized. But as the meal went on, her attitude changed noticeably. My boyfriend waited an unreasonably long time for a refill while she stood behind our table chatting with other staff. He had only eaten half of his sandwich and needed a drink to finish it, but instead of checking on that or offering a refill, she asked if he wanted a to-go box. When he responded that he’d like a refill, she brought it back and slammed it down on the table with clear attitude, and was short with him the rest of the meal. Her name was Naomi.
As for the food: my boyfriend said his French dip sandwich was just okay, but the fries were great. I had the heirloom tomato salad—which was amazing in flavor but too small for the price—and the oysters Rockefeller. The oysters were clean but disappointingly small, and the portion (6 oysters for about $20) felt underwhelming. My son had a grilled cheese with fries and fruit, which he enjoyed. However, the restaurant only serves drinks in glass mason jars with no lids, even for toddlers, which made things a bit tricky.
We also tried two desserts: the banana pudding (a featured special) and the crème brûlée. The banana pudding was a huge portion but had almost no sweetness. My son (who loves banana pudding) wouldn’t eat more than two bites, and his dad didn’t care for it either. The crème brûlée was decent, but the style was off. It was very deep with minimal brûléed sugar on top—more like a pot of custard than the classic dessert we were expecting. The custard was fine, but the caramelized sugar is the star, and there just wasn’t enough of it.
Our total came to around $120 for two adults and a toddler, and we ordered from the more affordable end of the menu. For that price, we expected something a lot more memorable—in a good way. While there were a few positives, the service and portion sizes just didn’t justify the cost. We were really hoping to love it, especially after making the trip—but sadly, we won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Angella Thompson
Amazing place to eat! We went for brunch, but will definitely be back for dinner another day. The Shiitake mushroom appetizer was so good. Service was quick our server, Jake, was amazing! A must try in Hendersonville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jason Robnett
NY Strip was good, not great. The heirloom tomato salad, however, was outstanding! The young lady that was my server was very kind and attentive. Nice, lively atmosphere. Will be back to try other menu items!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stephanie Dasai
Eddie is the man! He is always so attentive and kind and cool! He has great recommendations on menu items. We loved sitting in his section the other day on the patio!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Twiddly McWiggles
Pretty much everything about Shine is excellent. A great menu, top notch service and truly great food with an uncommonly high attention to detail. Shine is not where to go for a good meal, it's where to go for a great one.
An absolutely extraordinary experience! From the gentleman that held the door for us, to the conversation with the hostess to Naomi, our wonderful, personable waitress, the service was top notch. The food was some of the best I have ever had and the atmosphere was fun, and full of energy! Amazing experience! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MJ Ja
French dip was outstanding. One of the best I've ever had. Great atmosphere and service too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeannette Steele
Excellent food. One of the best meals we’ve had in a VERY long time. Lamb chops and duck were phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eli Lowry
The trout was smoky and delish
David Rizzo
Wow Fantastic meal, unique restaurant different bars inside, 2 different menus.
Had a great experience here! It was my friends birthday that we were celebrating after a rainy hike. Our server Jay was very friendly and knowledgeable! Talked us through the menu, helped us pick out something when we were indecisive. Will come again and hope to have him as our server!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely amazing! The menu is sophisticated with excellent diversity! Great food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nice looking restaurant with friendly staff. But the food is really subpar for the price. I’ve never had a soggier burger bun in my life. They upcharge everything a lot, too. Just not a good value for the money
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
First of all, the servers are amazing and have delightful personalities and customer service skills. I don’t remember the one woman’s name because I’m not writing this review directly after eating, but she was an adult woman with glasses who was amazing.
The food itself is great! I’m sure the prices can be intimidating but if you’re looking for a cool spot to treat yourself and/or a group this is it! The menu is unique to the area with some more casual options as well. I was told the mushroom pasta may be a little salty as I was ordering it but it turned out to be so good!
The atmosphere itself is amazing as well, with a downstairs, main floor, and upstairs (bar)! The downstairs is a very cool area. I will admit the restaurant is noisy no matter where you sit but that just goes to show how many people will flock to Shine and dine with joy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visit Shine once or twice a year—not our go-to, but we enjoy checking in to see how the menu evolves. This time, the updated menu had a few surprises (and one heartbreak): the fried chicken sandwich, my wife’s favorite, has vanished. The atmosphere was lively—maybe too lively, as someone with cochlear implants—and our server seemed a bit off their game. Still, Shine’s creativity in the kitchen keeps us coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
We tried Shine in Hendersonville for the first time as a family—my boyfriend, our toddler, and I—and unfortunately, we won’t be returning. We had driven in from out of town, about an hour away, hoping for a great meal and experience, but left disappointed.
Our experience started off decently. Our waitress seemed very knowledgeable about the menu, which she had memorized. But as the meal went on, her attitude changed noticeably. My boyfriend waited an unreasonably long time for a refill while she stood behind our table chatting with other staff. He had only eaten half of his sandwich and needed a drink to finish it, but instead of checking on that or offering a refill, she asked if he wanted a to-go box. When he responded that he’d like a refill, she brought it back and slammed it down on the table with clear attitude, and was short with him the rest of the meal. Her name was Naomi.
As for the food: my boyfriend said his French dip sandwich was just okay, but the fries were great. I had the heirloom tomato salad—which was amazing in flavor but too small for the price—and the oysters Rockefeller. The oysters were clean but disappointingly small, and the portion (6 oysters for about $20) felt underwhelming. My son had a grilled cheese with fries and fruit, which he enjoyed. However, the restaurant only serves drinks in glass mason jars with no lids, even for toddlers, which made things a bit tricky.
We also tried two desserts: the banana pudding (a featured special) and the crème brûlée. The banana pudding was a huge portion but had almost no sweetness. My son (who loves banana pudding) wouldn’t eat more than two bites, and his dad didn’t care for it either. The crème brûlée was decent, but the style was off. It was very deep with minimal brûléed sugar on top—more like a pot of custard than the classic dessert we were expecting. The custard was fine, but the caramelized sugar is the star, and there just wasn’t enough of it.
Our total came to around $120 for two adults and a toddler, and we ordered from the more affordable end of the menu. For that price, we expected something a lot more memorable—in a good way. While there were a few positives, the service and portion sizes just didn’t justify the cost. We were really hoping to love it, especially after making the trip—but sadly, we won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 2
Amazing place to eat! We went for brunch, but will definitely be back for dinner another day. The Shiitake mushroom appetizer was so good.
Service was quick our server, Jake, was amazing!
A must try in Hendersonville!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
NY Strip was good, not great. The heirloom tomato salad, however, was outstanding! The young lady that was my server was very kind and attentive. Nice, lively atmosphere. Will be back to try other menu items!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Eddie is the man! He is always so attentive and kind and cool! He has great recommendations on menu items. We loved sitting in his section the other day on the patio!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Pretty much everything about Shine is excellent. A great menu, top notch service and truly great food with an uncommonly high attention to detail. Shine is not where to go for a good meal, it's where to go for a great one.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
An absolutely extraordinary experience! From the gentleman that held the door for us, to the conversation with the hostess to Naomi, our wonderful, personable waitress, the service was top notch. The food was some of the best I have ever had and the atmosphere was fun, and full of energy! Amazing experience! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
French dip was outstanding. One of the best I've ever had. Great atmosphere and service too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food. One of the best meals we’ve had in a VERY long time. Lamb chops and duck were phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The trout was smoky and delish
Wow
Fantastic meal, unique restaurant different bars inside, 2 different menus.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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