Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
chiesa
152 Montford AveThe pasta is homemade and they take reservations!
Their food is delicious, they always have an amazing vegetarian option, and they take reservations.
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayTheir food is delicious, they always have an amazing vegetarian option, and they take reservations.
They offer small servings as well as full size meals and they are located in the heart of downtown.
149 locals recommend
Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveThey offer small servings as well as full size meals and they are located in the heart of downtown.
Mela Indian Restaurant
70 N Lexington AveAuthentic Indian cuisine.
A very interesting menu that is frequently updated. They take reservations. This is a nice spot for lunch as well as dinner. The goat cheese, cheesecake is a specialty.
41 locals recommend
Rezaz Pan Mediterranean
28 Hendersonville RdA very interesting menu that is frequently updated. They take reservations. This is a nice spot for lunch as well as dinner. The goat cheese, cheesecake is a specialty.
This is a legendary West Ashville eatery. They are known for their breakfasts but be prepared to wait for a table. Spoiler...they serve their breakfast items at dinner time and take reservations in the evenings.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdThis is a legendary West Ashville eatery. They are known for their breakfasts but be prepared to wait for a table. Spoiler...they serve their breakfast items at dinner time and take reservations in the evenings.
Order their pom frits directly from the window on Lexington. So delicious!
145 locals recommend
Bouchon
62 N Lexington AveOrder their pom frits directly from the window on Lexington. So delicious!
Delicious Caribbean food and a great value. A restaurant that includes salad and bread service as part of the meal!
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveDelicious Caribbean food and a great value. A restaurant that includes salad and bread service as part of the meal!
Worth the trip to Marshall for Sunday brunch. The chef is amazing.
47 locals recommend
The Sweet Monkey Cafe & Bakery
133 S Main StWorth the trip to Marshall for Sunday brunch. The chef is amazing.
Italian comfort food at its best. Always a top pick among locals.
91 locals recommend
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveItalian comfort food at its best. Always a top pick among locals.
They are only open M-F from 11:00 - 4:00. You will wait in line, but you will be able to tell your friends you had the BEST ribs in North Carolina,
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StThey are only open M-F from 11:00 - 4:00. You will wait in line, but you will be able to tell your friends you had the BEST ribs in North Carolina,
The coolest little pizza joint on the planet. Buy a t-shirt. You'll meet people all over the US with the same shirt.
213 locals recommend
Blue Mountain Pizza
55 N Main StThe coolest little pizza joint on the planet. Buy a t-shirt. You'll meet people all over the US with the same shirt.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StWorth the wait!
Mayfel's
22 College StA slice of New Orleans in downtown Asheville.
Tupelo Honey
12 College StSouthern comfort food.
More than a bakery with breakfast and lunch options AND amazing baked goods.
195 locals recommend
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
232 Reems Creek RdMore than a bakery with breakfast and lunch options AND amazing baked goods.
White Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore AveFusion tacos...what a great idea!
The chocolate is wonderful and so is the ginger tea.
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareThe chocolate is wonderful and so is the ginger tea.
The Chocolate Fetish
36 Haywood StAn amazing assortment of truffles and other delights.
Drinks & Nightlife
World Coffee Café & SkyBar
18 Battery Park AveEnjoy the sunset while sipping your favorite cocktail.
Santé Wine Bar and Tap Room
1 Page AveWine bar and tap room where conversation is possible.
Sierra Nevada Way
Sierra Nevada WayYou have to experience this place. It defies description.
This is a bar that masquerades as a bookstore. Have a glass of wine while browsing the stacks or relax with a drink on comfortable lounge seating. Your dog is always welcome!
191 locals recommend
Battery Park Book Exchange and Champagne Bar
1 Page AveThis is a bar that masquerades as a bookstore. Have a glass of wine while browsing the stacks or relax with a drink on comfortable lounge seating. Your dog is always welcome!
Parks & Nature
Beautiful waterfalls and the filming site of the arena in "Hunger Games."
624 locals recommend
Dupont State Forest
Staton RoadBeautiful waterfalls and the filming site of the arena in "Hunger Games."
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadA grassy mountain top bald.
A beautiful drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you to the highest point east of the Mississippi with a short paved walkway to the summit.
414 locals recommend
Mount Mitchell State Park
2388 NC-128A beautiful drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway takes you to the highest point east of the Mississippi with a short paved walkway to the summit.
Incredible views, but be prepared to climb the stairs as the elevator is usually out of service. Filming site of many scenes in “Last of the Mohicans”
333 locals recommend
Chimney Rock State Park
431 Main StIncredible views, but be prepared to climb the stairs as the elevator is usually out of service. Filming site of many scenes in “Last of the Mohicans”
You can see a spectacular waterfall from the road, you can hike into a beautiful waterfall, or you can actually slide down a waterfall at Sliding Rock.
251 locals recommend
Pisgah Forest
You can see a spectacular waterfall from the road, you can hike into a beautiful waterfall, or you can actually slide down a waterfall at Sliding Rock.
Sliding Rock
Slide down a waterfall into a pool of 55 degree water. Brrr!
Zen Tubing
608 Riverside DrFloat down the river.
Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdRent a canoe or a kayak.
French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures LnMake a splash with some white water rafting.
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdSwing from the trees!
Entertainment & Activities
Asheville's favorite dine in movie theater...pizza and a $3 movie.
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveAsheville's favorite dine in movie theater...pizza and a $3 movie.
Head downtown to Pritchard Park for the drum circle. Become part of a Friday night Asheville tradition. Drums optional.
73 locals recommend
Pritchard Park
67 Patton AveHead downtown to Pritchard Park for the drum circle. Become part of a Friday night Asheville tradition. Drums optional.
Shopping
Mast General Store
15 Biltmore AveGeneral merchandise including a great retro candy selection.
Tops for Shoes
27 N Lexington AveSo many shoes, so little time.
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River Rd70,000+ square feet of trash and treasures
The Regeneration Station
26 Glendale AveAntiques and upcycled items.
Sweeten Creek Antiques & Collectibles
115 Sweeten Creek RdA good way to spend an hour or so.