If you’re looking for a fancy night on the town, Asheville’s award-winning food scene offers a wide variety of fine dining and upscale restaurants. Find award-winning restaurants with James Beard Award-nominated chefs, high quality, creative dishes, relaxed ambiance, fine wine, craft cocktails and more. See our Wine Bars & Cocktails guide for post-dinner, night cap ideas.
Whether you’re celebrating an anniversary, birthday, romantic date night or treating yourself, these upscale restaurants offer palate pleasing dishes to indulge in and savor. Often seasonal, these menus are created with the best farm fresh, local ingredients and inspired by the region’s Southern culinary traditions. Many restaurants offer special events like 5-course special dinners, chef’s table events and more. We highly recommend you plan ahead and make reservations in advance at any of these foodie favorites!
Top Fine Dining Experience in Asheville
Isa's Bistro
Isa’s Bistro offers a seasonally inspired menu crafted by Executive Chef John Venuto, who brings culinary finesse and a unique twist to international favorites.
Situated in downtown… read more
Isa’s Bistro offers a seasonally inspired menu crafted by Executive Chef John Venuto, who brings culinary finesse and a unique twist to international favorites.
Situated in downtown Asheville, Isa’s Bistro features Asheville’s favorite pet-friendly, street-level covered patio, perfect for enjoying outdoor dining and people-watching. Their brunch showcases exquisite pastries made fresh…
The Bull and Beggar, River Arts District
Classic European cuisine, cocktail bar and raw bar set in a warm warehouse revamp in the River Arts District. Menu highlights include a two tier raw seafood platter with fresh oysters, clams,… read more
Classic European cuisine, cocktail bar and raw bar set in a warm warehouse revamp in the River Arts District. Menu highlights include a two tier raw seafood platter with fresh oysters, clams, shrimp or go big with their 34 oz dry-aged, bone-in ribeye. Reservations recommended. 37 Paynes Way, #007
Jargon, West Asheville
Located in the heart of West Asheville in a small, nationally registered historic building. Their menu is made of seasonal ingredients, featuring dishes like scallops & pork belly, seafood… read more
Located in the heart of West Asheville in a small, nationally registered historic building. Their menu is made of seasonal ingredients, featuring dishes like scallops & pork belly, seafood gumbo, and liver pate. Enjoy craft cocktails, local beer and specialty 5-course dinner events. 715 Haywood Road
The Admiral, West Asheville
One of West Asheville's original and favorite full service elevated neighborhood restaurants, The Admiral offers a daily changing global menu, known for innovative dishes. Hors d’oeuvres include… read more
One of West Asheville's original and favorite full service elevated neighborhood restaurants, The Admiral offers a daily changing global menu, known for innovative dishes. Hors d’oeuvres include duck liver mousse and bone marrow, along with dishes like the smoked mackerel and pork shank. Sip an after dinner cocktail, fireside on the patio. 400 Haywood Road
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