Whether you call it comfort food, soul food or southern food, there is no mistaking the pavlovian response when someone mentions buttermilk biscuits and crispy fried chicken. Finding the best southern food in Asheville can be quite the challenge…
Serving scratch-made Southern fare, this hidden gem offers many soul food staples like buttermilk fried chicken, biscuits & gravy, and meatloaf with some southwest flare. Try their award-winning fried chicken sandwich! 491 Sardis Road
With two locations in North and West Asheville, this eatery serves up southern fare using locally sourced ingredients. Comfort items include fried chicken biscuit, cheesy grits, catfish po’boy and more. Also find plenty of vegan options available…
It’s all about the bbq and scratch-made sides at this local joint that draws inspiration from family recipes. Feast on ribs, brisket, pulled pork, and chicken with sides like fried okra, collards, spicy vinegar coleslaw and more. They offer…
In addition to classic southern fare, Asheville, NC, serves up world class cuisine from outstanding global and fusion restaurants with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. Within just a few city blocks you can get a taste of the world! (Feature…
This casual and cozy bistro serves sushi, stir-fries, dumplings, soups and other Japanese fare with an organic, non-GMO focus. Vegan and gluten-free options available. Enjoy the outdoor patio! 87 N Lexington Ave.
With multiple farms surrounding Asheville, it’s no wonder that Asheville is a haven for farm-to-table restaurants. Many chefs in Asheville pride themselves on fostering good relationships with local farmers and purveyors, including mushroom…
Asheville’s original farm-to-table restaurant, this downtown fixture since 1979 offers an seasonally-driven menu featuring organic ingredients from area farms and artisan producers. Enjoy extensive wine list, craft beer and cocktails too.…
Located in Pack Square, this restaurant with an award-winning James Beard chef, serves farm-to-table New American fare. The menu is inspired by seasonal ingredients and pays homage to the bounty of regional and American cooking. A wood-fired oven…
The Corner Kitchen is located in a 125+-year-old Richard Sharpe Smith Victorian House. Known as “Asheville’s most surprising restaurant”, they offer handcrafted food using as much local and seasonal produce and proteins as possible. They touch on…
North Carolina is famous for its down home soul food and for serving up some of the best barbecue in the South—and Asheville lives up to the hype! You can find two distinct types of barbecue in town: Lexington and Eastern; both are pork-based but…
Since 1994, Salsa’s has been a favorite downtown destination, serving up Mexican-Caribbean cuisine with fresh, local ingredients. Sip on a Mezcal Margarita, bite into a savory burrito, or share signature salsas with corn tortilla chips. 6 Patton…
You don't have to travel to Havana to enjoy a night in Cuba; just go to Hemingway’s Cuba! Menu favorites include Empanadas, Tostones Board, Ropa Vieja and Vaca Frita or enjoy a classic Cuban Sandwich. Or sip on a Cuban Daiquiri and gaze out over…
Modern Californian and Mexican cooking plus creative cocktails served in a quaint, homey setting. Dinner specialties include entrees such as grilled au natural rib-eye steak with hazelnut-ancho chile sauce or Tequila-lime cured salmon with…
Stylish cocktail bar and Latin tapas spot with art-decorated walls and chic accents. En La Calle is the sister bar/restaurant to Limones, specializing in fresh-juiced craft cocktails and Mexico City street food. Seating is first come, first…
Polanco is a relaxed, intimate restaurant serving an eclectic Mexican menu with vegetarian and vegan options. Enjoy authentic dishes such as mole and chiles en nogada. Polanco can also be booked as a private event space and comfortably seats at…
For more than 25 years, Asheville has made a name for itself for fresh, delicious, and creative Mexican and Latin food—and the list of restaurants continues to grow! While tacos and burritos are always crowd-pleasing, at Asheville restaurants you…
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