Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
My favorite restaurant in Asheville. Housed in a former gas station, this intimate shabby-chic new-American restaurant books up fast. Make a reservation early or try your luck snagging a bar seat.
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdMy favorite restaurant in Asheville. Housed in a former gas station, this intimate shabby-chic new-American restaurant books up fast. Make a reservation early or try your luck snagging a bar seat.
Best brunch in town. Be prepared to wait. Dog friendly outdoor patio.
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdBest brunch in town. Be prepared to wait. Dog friendly outdoor patio.
Hidden gem in Weaverville. Indescribably eclectic decor and Greek-inspired menu to match. As legendary for their brunch as for their dinner.
194 locals recommend
Stoney Knob Cafe
337 Merrimon AveHidden gem in Weaverville. Indescribably eclectic decor and Greek-inspired menu to match. As legendary for their brunch as for their dinner.
Some say this is better BBQ than 12 Bones (debatable). Regardless, the proximity and relaxed atmosphere make it a great choice.
85 locals recommend
9Round North Asheville
61 North Merrimon AvenueSome say this is better BBQ than 12 Bones (debatable). Regardless, the proximity and relaxed atmosphere make it a great choice.
Super traditional brunch buffet. $40 buys you more food than you can handle, a glass of champagne, and a great view. While you're there, take some time to walk around the historic Grove Park Inn.
Blue Ridge Artisanal Buffet
290 Macon AveSuper traditional brunch buffet. $40 buys you more food than you can handle, a glass of champagne, and a great view. While you're there, take some time to walk around the historic Grove Park Inn.
Shopping
Harvest Records
415 Haywood RdGreat West Asheville record shop.
Drinks & Nightlife
Best outdoor hangout on the French Broad River. Heads up: this is a "Members Only" bar. A $5 annual membership will grant access for you and a guest. Consider tubing in or grilling (grills provided).
64 locals recommend
Bywater
796 Riverside DrBest outdoor hangout on the French Broad River. Heads up: this is a "Members Only" bar. A $5 annual membership will grant access for you and a guest. Consider tubing in or grilling (grills provided).
Unbeatable view of the city and great place to catch the sunset. Speakeasy vibe starts with an elevator ride out of the Twilight Zone. Decent cocktails and cigars. Only open in the summer.
18 Battery Park Ave
18 Battery Park AvenueUnbeatable view of the city and great place to catch the sunset. Speakeasy vibe starts with an elevator ride out of the Twilight Zone. Decent cocktails and cigars. Only open in the summer.
Arts & Culture
$3 movies, house made pizza and beer. Need I say more?
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon Ave$3 movies, house made pizza and beer. Need I say more?