43 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.“

“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“

“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!“

“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!“

“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 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“

“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.“

“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 !“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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“

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

“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!!!“

“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.“

“always very kind and great food.“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“OUTSTANDING!!!! The food was amazing..we were visiting the area for my birthday celebration..We both ordered ribeye, chicken wings, lobster tail and the shrimp and lobster chowder. He said that was amazing. Our waiter and the manager were both extremely attentive and just all around amazing. I would definitely go back again. And I have eaten at a longhorn and almost 10 years“

“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!“

“I cannot thank the staff of Edison enough for making our dinner experience the most amazing we've ever had! From the host, server to the chef, all was amazing! You helped make my mom's birthday celebration memorable and for that I'll always come back!“

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

“Decent selection of quality food at reasonable prices. Service is good enough for a pleasant experience. Don't expect to be wowed, but expect to enjoy the meal. The place is nice and comfortable to sit together and talk without being overwhelmed with noise or music. I don't believe it will fail you or overly impress you.“

“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!!“

“I’m a little freaking baby boy for my favorite treat in the world, which is a diet cherry limeade ROUTE 44 sized. Gah dang she gooooood. I just wish they were open past 8, because the hankering sometimes comes late, and then I gotta drive to the sonic off Tunnel. Stay open until 10 I beg thee.“

“Everyone was GREAT. However, the hostess went above and beyond to make sure we had a nice table and it was freshly clean. Our Server actually was working as the bartender and having several tables as well to serve and even though she was behind@ times because she had so many people to tale care of! We NEVER noticed because she made sure our food was correct ,to our satisfaction, our drinks were full ,as well made sure we had to go boxes. She also made sure that we had a good experience before we left .I hope the next time we go back we get the same people 💯“