41 Best American Restaurants near Swannanoa

“Had probably the freshest roast beef sandwich ever last week at Zella’s The staff and owner couldn’t be nicer and the atmosphere was llively and friendly A great place for lunch!“

“super gooooooood fried mushrooms are the bomb“

“Excellent!! We had a party of 4 and tried 6 different “small plates” and shared. They were ALL delicious!! The service was excellent and everyone so friendly and helpful!!“

“Been a customer in 2007 and still in Love with the place.“

“Rocky’s came Highly recommended from Emma, at the tasting room Eda Ryne. The very best food we have eaten in a LONG time!! The fried green tomatoes with pepper jelly and goat. Cheese were the Best Ever, along with the Medium fried chicken! I'll be telling everyone I know that visits the Biltmore, to stop here for lunch/ dinner!“

“Food, service, and atmosphere were all great! Recommend!“

“Amazing breakfast one of the best I've ever had🙌🙌 Will be back when traveling to or through Asheville area. Great food and great service and dog friendly on the porch which was great. Everyone in our party was equally impressed and enjoyed😋“

“Excellent job on the new lunch“

“Great place for food and drinks, with a hard working friendly staff. I enjoyed performing there the other night and look forward to it again.“

“the service is amazing, the staff are amazing especially bartender Allison, the food is great and the drinks are spot on. the atmosphere is fun and friendly. 5 stars all around. we go there almost weekly. must get the mussels and the fries are to die for....“

“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 .“

“I love this place!! best wings in town. always good daily specials and they happen to have great substitutions for vegetarians...you can sub tofu and tempeh for proteins. huge selection of drafts and beers, and even several delta-9 drinks. pool tables upstairs are free, along with darts. you can rent that upstairs space for private parties. off site catering is also available. And...plenty of parking!!! highly recommend!“

“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“

“This place was great! The burger and fries were delicious. The atmosphere was laid back and comfortable. We also had great service on what seemed to be a pretty busy night.“

“Have been eating at j&s for years, drove over today from Rockford, Tenn not disappointed, wish would come to Knoxville“

“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.“

“My daughter and I stopped in Mt pleasant location today for the first time ! It was yummy ! Can’t wait to go back ! The pork belly was off the chain !“

“Super tasty food & drinks with a family-friendly environment. Gluten-free friendly! Ask for a GF bun and GF fryer for the tallow fries (yes!! They fry in tallow instead of nasty seed oils!!). Already want to go back. Hubby enjoyed a beer and there was a GF alcoholic ginger beer on tap. Mmmm.“

“I've been visiting the Red Rocker Inn for years now. I've seen the changes it's gone through and I can honestly say, it just keeps getting better & better!😍“

“great Krewe, touchtunes, good times, beware of the pool sharks, East Asheville's best meeting grounds“

“great onion rings and the burgers were juicy and big 🙌🏼🤤“

“Burgers are delicious and fries are amazing. Can't wait to try some other items on the menu. Nice atmosphere great service.“

“On behalf of all of us at Alliance Urology thank you!!! We look forward to seeing your meals roll in for our lunches! Y’all never disappoint.. perfect pairings of fresh salad, delicious entrees & dessert ! Even the packaging is excellent keeping hot food warm for the later lunch people, etc.“

“great onion rings and the burgers were juicy and big 🙌🏼🤤“

“As the owner of Buchanan Construction, I can say that The Village of Cheshire is truly one of the premier communities in Western North Carolina. Our experience building here has been exceptional. Having completed many homes within the village, we’ve had the privilege of seeing firsthand how Sikes Ragan’s vision for a walkable mountain-town community has come to life.
Sikes is a dedicated developer who maintains a high standard for architectural integrity and thoughtful design. His commitment to the principles of New Urbanism makes Cheshire a unique place to build and live, perfectly blending modern luxury with timeless mountain charm.
The collaboration between the development team and our building crew has always been seamless. This partnership ensures that every home we complete contributes to the overall beauty and character of the neighborhood.
If you’re looking for a community that values quality craftsmanship, connection, and a vibrant lifestyle just minutes from downtown Black Mountain, Cheshire is a special place. We look forward to many more successful projects here in the years ahead.
Rick Buchanan
Owner, Buchanan Construction“

“AMAZING!! Best steak and lobster Deviled eggs, onion soup, tartare sooo good!! Our waitress was awesome and on top of things. Will be back.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“NY Strips an the Spicewalla rubs!!!“

“I just had a hot dog from there and, at best, it was a "5". Bun was kind of hard. Cole Slaw was OK, but not what I expected. I prefer an all-beef hot dog, vs pork, which I don't think one is offered at French Fries. I prefer French Fries, as I live close by, but the drive to Hendersonville, and Hot Dog World, and an all-beef frank is a solid '10". French Fries, fries, are better when you get them fresh, but that doesn't always happen. I would recommend the ownership &/or management visit Hot World. Price at Hot Dog World is a nickel cheaper, too. They also offer a footlong, and a hot dog two to three times bigger than their conventional hot dog. Best of Luck.“

“Phenomenal food, awesome atmosphere, amazing service! 10/10. Highly recommend!!!“

“Great food, great service, clean & friendly.. I don’t think they’ve ever had a brawl at this location, but I could be wrong.“

“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“

“We had a great dinner and an awesome server! Thank you so much!!“

“always very kind and great food.“

“While trying to find a spot for lunch on New Year's Eve, we decided to eat here since the menu had a lot of variety. Actually eating there was great - the restaurant was cozy and we sat by the wood burning fireplace. The proprietress was so friendly and had a fun conversation about her father and Greece. Food was generously portioned and very tasty. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll definitely come back.“

“Betsy was absolutely wonderful! She was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. She checked on us at just the right times, kept everything moving smoothly, and genuinely made us feel welcome. Great service can make such a difference, and Betsy definitely made our visit to IHOP a great experience. She’s an excellent server and deserves recognition for the outstanding job she does. Thank you, Betsy!“

“The views of the mountains around Asheville and the sunset were so excellent that people kept coming to the railing by our table to take photos. Then we saw Venus shining in the west, with the sky shading from midnight blue to light blue toward the horizon with wisps of clouds.
My wife is allergic to pepper and Chef Brian came to our table and modified her menu choice into something she loved eating.
After hearing that I liked the butternut squash in the harvest bowl he asked if I would like more and then came out with a whole bowl of extra squash for my harvest bowl.
I'd give them 7 stars for food, service and atmosphere if I could.“

“I had the 10 oz chopped steak with mushroom and onion garlic sauce. A jacket potato and side salad. Everything was flavorful, freshly prepared using fresh, not frozen ingredients. Wonderful staff in a well-maintained, well-decorated dining area. All at a reasonable price point.“

“This was my first time to this restaurant. Many of my friends have been regulars and encouraged me to go. It was fantastic. The service was wonderful, the food
was great!!! We got the bacon cheeseburgers. The burgers were thick and juicy, just like back in the day on my grill. I will definitely be a regular now😋“

“Busy place!! We're servers 1st off, so we understand. We ordered steaks, duh. Filet and ribeye. (MR) Came out blue rare. Sent them back and got same steaks, flashed and now rare. We decided to eat them because we were starving... Poor form for a "steakhouse". Everything else was GREAT, including our waitress!! (Who we tipped 20+% Not her fault you have someone who can't cook meat.) Lol. I recommend the filet. Tasty even rare!!“