50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near Swannanoa

“We had them prepare our wedding feast for 20 people. Jennifer was a pleasure to work with and made it very simple and easy on me. We picked it up and drove 45 minutes to venue and food was still piping hot and extremely delicious as always.Highly reccomend every item but my fav is the ribs. Thank you for making our Wedding a wonderful experience.“

“Macarons were perfect! They were very prompt with communication and timing. Grabbed some sushi while I was picking up and loved the crab Rangoon!“

“Great offerings for lovers of all types of beers. Great atmosphere with indoor and outdoor areas including the Meadows section and frisbee golf course. Very unique setting and very friendly and knowledgeable servers. Relaxing spot and one of the top breweries in NC.“

“I was born and raised and Florida and moved to nc about 3 years ago. I'm half Cuban and i have been trying to find a Cuban place here that is close to what i grew up eating in Orlando and Miami. Look no further guys. This place is the real deal! Real Cuban owner. Authentic Cuban food and wonderful atmosphere. I absolutely LOVE it and it reminds me of the Cuban food i ate growing up. Please please give this place a try. 10/10 would always recommend“

“This place was a lovely surprise. The lunch buffet was delicious, and the staff pleasant.“

“Went inside for the first time today and it was fantastic. The service was fantastic and the food was so good and affordable. They have lunch specials, which is perfect for me and my kids. We will definitely be returning again soon.“

“My server’s name was TiAnna and I will say that she is one of the best that I have ever met.Not only does she have a great smile, but her personality matches it perfectly. I watched her as she waited on other tables and she treated them all with same amount of respect and curiosity. I also think she would make a great bartender, because if she does ever becomes a bartender I would probably become an alcoholic.“

“Another outstanding culinary experience! Thank you for fitting us in yesterday on our way home from SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair) we brought our dear friends who were celebrating their anniversary. We had some small plates then scallops, burgers, and schnitzel. Just fabulous. Thank you for a perfect end to a wonderful day spent with great friends. Happy to share such a dining gem.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Fahrenheit Pizza. We brought some family with us from out of town. We had pizza, garlic knots and even tried their cannolis! The food was all very delicious, especially the pizza. And the staff were all very kind and inviting, especially Conrad. (He was the one that sold us on the cannolis) As a pizza snob, this place has inched its way into my top 3 pizza places in Asheville. Cheers!“

“This restaurant is almost 1.5 hours away from me and I have gone almost every other week for a few months now because the food is just THAT GOOD. I had my fiance come after I raved about it for weeks and he agrees, it's worth the long drive and we have been back a few times since.“

“I love this local coffee destination!! It has such personality and uniqueness! I love the specialty drinks that you can only find here AND they have gluten-free baked goods (I highly recommend the Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffin). The chai latte is delish as well. I wish there were some more privacy seating for those who want to get some work done or those who want to meet a friend and chat … the seating is all in one open room, cozy feeling but open.Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free baked goods ??“

“I grab takeout from here at least once a week. They have the best sushi in south Asheville, perhaps even all of Asheville. The quality never wavers. The staff is also fantastic. My only complaint would be that sometimes I have to wait longer than expected, but I recognize that they’re probably short-staffed, and they’re always very apologetic. Keep up the great work!“

“This place has become a 'must' every time we visit BM. I was so excited to show our girls the biscuits 'as big as plates' and it was even better than I remembered. Everyone loved their meal. I ordered the Lookout with a side of grits. I literally can't find one thing that needs to be improved with the biscuit meal and the grits were honestly the best I've ever had. I was blown away. Tip: know that there's probably a wait here. We came on Friday morning and while there were a few tables open, they seemed short-staffed and we had to wait in line. But, people are waiting in line because it's totally worth it. I freaking love this place!“

“Drew has done a great job staying true to this being ABC while also making it his own. Great food, great people.“

“Great authentic Thai food, handmade to order. So fresh“

“Food here is absolutely a must try! I got the Egg Special (served only on Sundays), which can be described as a Egg Benedict but with a twist! Sauce is super yummy and the sausage is amazing! From what I understood, the sausage is locally sourced and it has a lot of flavor! If you go for this dish, I assure you, you wont regret it! The French Toast was alright, nothing out of the ordinary. If you are looking for something sweet, try something else on the menu. The place itself has a homie feeling! And the people are very friendly!“

“Great food and service!!!“

“Couldn't love this place more. Small but mighty menu, great service and a very cool space - what else can I get ya? Had a bourbon/honey/thyme drink (well, two), a half greens salad with cilantro dressing and a Cuban bowl with mustard roasted pork. 11/10 across the board, and served up by a great crew. Definitely recommend,“

“A really beautiful brewery taproom. So many plants give it a very peaceful feeling. The tables are gorgeous too. I talked to Jeff, who maybe was also a brewer? He was very knowledgeable and very fun to chat with. It was probably our most “personal” convo I had at the 15+ breweries in this trip.The beers were good too. Some really interesting things with Nitro. I highly recommend going by and keeping an open mind“

“Delicious food! They had a few picnic tables outdoors too!“

“We came here for dinner. We sat on the patio since we had our dog and they were kind to seat us, even though it was chilly and there was no one else on the patio. Service was friendly and quick. I ordered a stromboli which was fine but not cooked all the way through. They were very accommodating and fixed the issue right away. Still our favorite pizza spot in BM.“

“I'm giving 5 stars for the service because we didn't want for anything but the person did have the personality of a fencepost. The food, however, was crazy good! I had the shrimp and grits and it was one of the best breakfast dishes I've had in years. My Sister had the Southern Benny and and also raved about it. Really, really flavorful and perfectly cooked. The complimentary beignet beginner was a nice touch, too.“

“Great staff, and friendly people! Would define recommend!“

“Love this little brewery! The owner and staff are friendly and terrific people. The beer types are varied enough that everyone should find a favorite. The deck, lot and building provide lots of variety in seating to choose from. Mac's food truck has excellent cheeseburgers and cheesesteaks. Local friends keep the fire-pits burning in winter.“

“This place was packed for lunch on a Tuesday afternoon and the hostess warned us that the kitchen was backed up but we weren't in a rush. My husband had to try the deep fried pickle appetizer which he enjoyed. I asked the server for gluten free options and she was very helpful. When she said they get their gluten free buns made in an Ashville bakery I ordered the Beacon Heights sandwich. It was a BLT with avocado and a special sauce and the best gluten free sandwich I've ever had. It usually comes with fries but they don't have a dedicated fryer so she suggested a side salad which was fresh and tasty. With seating indoors and out this casual eatery is a best bet.“

“Love this place! It's a go to spot for me and my celiac husband. We drive here often (1.5hr drive) because the food is bomb, atmosphere is fun, and the staff are so sweet. The Gluten Free items are clearly marked. Great date night place! My favorite it the General Tso tacos and chips and queso!“

“The food and service were fantastic! However, the reason I will return every time I visit Asheville is not actually food related. The owners fed their employees and their families the entire time they were shut down for Covid. The owner’s husband is involved in many global humanitarian projects. While I was reading the Cantina’s historical wall display, the researcher responsible for the wall came and spent about 20 minutes chatting with me about the area’s history. I was moved by life work of the people associated with the restaurant and will return in support of goodness in the world.“

“Friendly customer service and good food!!“

“I love this place. It's was our first time visiting. We wanted breakfast but, they don't serve bread after 11 a.m. I got the ham & cheese wrap it was really good. My husband got the grilled chicken wrap. Our son got the crispy chicken sandwich. We really enjoyed our lunch. We will definitely be back for breakfast & to try their desserts!“

“Outstanding in every way!!! Food was excellent, as was the service and the atmosphere was very cool. I had the chicken sandwich and frys. The piece of chicken was larger than the bun. It has excellent flavor as did the frys. Wife had meatloaf and mashed potatoes and gravy. All excellent. We also had the fried mushrooms, excellent. We will be back.“

“Have eaten here multiple times. Great food“

“This was one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had in Asheville. Our server Fred was incredibly attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and the extensive wine list. He gave us great suggestions and truly elevated our night. I will absolutely be back and asking for Fred on our next visit!“

“This local beer is great and options for inside and outside is super comfortable for dog-loving families. Lively because of the warm , friendly patrons & associates. Food options are full of variety, flavor, quality, and value. A win-win-win all around.“

“So I’ve been avoiding this place thinking it was a chain , after many disappointing meals at Gypsy queen(used to love them they went down hill, and holy moly what a dirty kitchen) I decided to try Mr. Kabab, and I was not disappointed in the least bit. After talking with the owner you can tell he has a passion for his home food. He was a chef In the Middle East and everything is home made and hand made. Even his grape leaves take 10 hours to make. This is the best middle eastern food in town hands down… I wish he would change the storefront to better represent his quality of food. !!! Also the kitchen was very clean , which is a must for me .“

“This is truly amazing that a restaurant that is connected to a gas station has some of the best food you will ever find ANYWHERE!!! And I know that this is an unbiased absolute fact because this place stays busy the people in this little restaurant are amazing people not just in their talent but the way they are generally good people and I can never say enough how good the food is. I ordered a steak rice salad and refried bean plate that comes with three hot toasted flour tortillas or you can get corn tortillas as well but I don't like those, anyway, when it comes to Latin cooking it is very rare for Latin style steak to be as tender as the one that I ordered from here it practically melted in my mouth and was perfect to make burritos or soft tacos with. No the steak is not shredded or cut up its actual whole pieces of steak that are as tender as you could ever want them. Absolutely love this place and it is actually and it is actually in my top three or four overall restaurants in the entire state of North Carolina!!!!!! And for those of you who have not been here yet honestly and truly and deeply urge youto go there and don't let the fact that it's in the gas station full you you will absolutely love it I guarantee it!!!!“

“our group of 13 dinned at Eldr after watching the Sunset next door at the Omni hotel and had the best night! Our servers were knowledgeable and fun, and the food was all delicious. Members of our groups particular liked the house focaccia, spring salad, and the mushroom and Bolognese pastas. So good!“

“Ate at Corner Stone for the first time today- it was beyond amazing! The portions are huge!! Had the home made potato chips with homemade ranch dressing- delicious!! I also had the black and Bleu burger!! Again it is delicious!!“

“Wonderful Place!“

“Definitely a Mexican restaurant. The price was great and the service was very good as well. Very friendly and helpful. My food was outstanding. My wife said hers was not great, but good. ? Overall a nice atmosphere and dining experience.“

“Service, drinks, and food is amazing“

“Excellent drink & food.. Duck wings excellent“

“As a long-time bread and pizza maker at home, I picked this restaurant based on pictures of the pizza crust—beautiful open crumb that looked like it would be crisp and chewy without being dense. I was not disappointed! Excellent pizza. Tuscan salad was the perfect complement. Loved watching the pizza being made, too.“

“Best Pho! So delicious and friendly service!“

“This is theee best breakfast restaurant I’ve ever been to. I highly recommend both me and my wife loved it! We loved it so much we had to come back the next day to get more. Every time I come to Asheville this will be my go to breakfast place.“

“A local gem. My family really enjoys Ole's. The food is always great, friendly and helpful staff, affordable prices. We get takeout more than we dine in and they never mince on takeout orders.During peak times, parking can get crazy, but people just park in the grass along the street on the opposite side of the restaurant.Sit out back when the weather is nice!“

“Always excellent service and food, & we’ve never been disappointed with Tayloe’s. Fried or raw - oysters are fresh & wonderful. Burger is fantastic. Redfish Hal & gumbo are so good! Truly, you can’t go wrong & we eat there every time we’re in town.“

“Ate at Abejas for the first time today. The huevos rancheros and avocado BLT with sweet potato fries were delicious. Our food arrived quickly and was presented beautifully. Will definitely be back to try other menu items.“

“Love this little brewery! The owner and staff are friendly and terrific people. The beer types are varied enough that everyone should find a favorite. The deck, lot and building provide lots of variety in seating to choose from. Mac's food truck has excellent cheeseburgers and cheesesteaks. Local friends keep the fire-pits burning in winter.“

“We got there around 5:15pm on a Saturday evening and just in time to beat the crowd. (We had tickets to a performance). I had never eaten there before. The food was delicious and the proportion was large. I had the pad woon Sen- easily the best I have eaten anywhere. Large shrimp and very fresh vegetables- so good! The atmosphere is comfortable, cozy and relatively quiet, especially for what became a busy Saturday night. Highly recommend!“

“Blue Ridge never disappoints. The food is always unique and amazing. But to be perfectly honest, it is not the food that brings people back again and again. It is the staff and their delightful hospitality and kindness. The staff is so friendly. No request is too much. One thing that sets these folks apart is their ability to anticipate what I need or want without me asking. My glass is never empty and they know my quirks - and they don't seem to mind in the least. Thank you to Everyone who makes this experience wonderful.“