A Locals Guide To Asheville, NC
Dinner Restaurants, West Asheville
These restaurants are fantastic ($$$)
Cool local restaurant with good food and cocktails. Screened in porch with heaters, inside booths and seats at the small bar. Fabulous staff
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdCool local restaurant with good food and cocktails. Screened in porch with heaters, inside booths and seats at the small bar. Fabulous staff
Pretty back patio, indoor booths and a handful of bar seats. Cool and cozy atmosphere. Great food and fabulous staff
92 locals recommend
Jargon
715 Haywood RdPretty back patio, indoor booths and a handful of bar seats. Cool and cozy atmosphere. Great food and fabulous staff
Vivian
348 Depot StNice outdoor patio and solid menu. Also has a Sunday Brunch
Cool atmosphere and creative menu. Nice wine bar next-door (Bottle Riot)
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayCool atmosphere and creative menu. Nice wine bar next-door (Bottle Riot)
Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood RdVery cute, indoor and outdoor seating, nice wine selection
RosaBees
27 Foundy StCute, creative and tasty. Indoor and Outdoor seating
Neng Jr.'s
Lunch & Dinner, West Asheville
Can't go wrong! ($$)
A local institution! Only open Mo-Fr 11:30-4:30. Indoor-Outdoor seating. If you have a late lunch here, you likely won't need dinner! The line moves fast and is worth the wait
330 locals recommend
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StA local institution! Only open Mo-Fr 11:30-4:30. Indoor-Outdoor seating. If you have a late lunch here, you likely won't need dinner! The line moves fast and is worth the wait
Southern comfort food with addictive bacon! Indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful garden to walk through while waiting for your food. Always a line for brunch/lunch, never a wait for dinner!
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdSouthern comfort food with addictive bacon! Indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful garden to walk through while waiting for your food. Always a line for brunch/lunch, never a wait for dinner!
Forget your diet and order the double cheese burger and a side of hush puppies with honey butter. Or a Maine Lobster Roll! Heated outdoor seating
25 locals recommend
Baby Bull
1 Roberts StreetForget your diet and order the double cheese burger and a side of hush puppies with honey butter. Or a Maine Lobster Roll! Heated outdoor seating
A great way to sit by the river and have a casual taco lunch with a view
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrA great way to sit by the river and have a casual taco lunch with a view
Breakfast & Lunch, West Asheville
Yum! ($$)
Mother Bread & Wine is a new fabulous bakery with sandwiches and more. https://www.motheravl.com
20 Artful Way
20 Artful WayMother Bread & Wine is a new fabulous bakery with sandwiches and more. https://www.motheravl.com
A sugar fix you'll never forget! Order online the night before and enjoy the adorable building and staff who will bring out your box of warm donuts
231 locals recommend
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdA sugar fix you'll never forget! Order online the night before and enjoy the adorable building and staff who will bring out your box of warm donuts
This amazing bakery made Food and Wine Magazine's list of Best Bakeries in America. In walking distance from the house at the head of Haywood. Be sure to check their hours and get there early for the best bread selections
156 locals recommend
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdThis amazing bakery made Food and Wine Magazine's list of Best Bakeries in America. In walking distance from the house at the head of Haywood. Be sure to check their hours and get there early for the best bread selections
An easy walk from the house. Good latte's, breakfast and lunch. Very rustic inside, but on a nice day the outdoor seating is lovely with live music on the weekends.
23 locals recommend
HomeGrown (West)
219 Amboy RdAn easy walk from the house. Good latte's, breakfast and lunch. Very rustic inside, but on a nice day the outdoor seating is lovely with live music on the weekends.
Coffee Hangouts, West Asheville
Great coffee, great atmosphere in the River Arts District. Perfect after a 12-Bones feast
54 locals recommend
Summit Coffee Co.
4 Foundy StGreat coffee, great atmosphere in the River Arts District. Perfect after a 12-Bones feast
Nice stop for coffee and snacks after touring the Art Galleries on Roberts Street
71 locals recommend
Ultra Coffeebar
242 Clingman Ave ExtNice stop for coffee and snacks after touring the Art Galleries on Roberts Street
Grind
346 Depot StA great coffee stop while touring the Art Galleries on Clingman Ave
Best Downtown Asheville Dining!
Voted 'Best of Asheville' for good reason. Make advanced reservations for this special dining experience ($$$)
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveVoted 'Best of Asheville' for good reason. Make advanced reservations for this special dining experience ($$$)
Another 'Best of' Asheville that measures up to the hype. No reservations are accepted so try and go mid-week for lunch to avoid the crowds ($$)
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveAnother 'Best of' Asheville that measures up to the hype. No reservations are accepted so try and go mid-week for lunch to avoid the crowds ($$)
Creative menu that has something for everyone. Nothing fancy, just fantastic food with indoor and outdoor seating. No reservations needed. Arrive hungry ($$)
120 locals recommend
All Day Darling
102 Montford AveCreative menu that has something for everyone. Nothing fancy, just fantastic food with indoor and outdoor seating. No reservations needed. Arrive hungry ($$)
A great spot with a creative Mexican & Californian cuisine menu. In the center of the downtown fun, with garage parking nearby ($$$)
279 locals recommend
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StA great spot with a creative Mexican & Californian cuisine menu. In the center of the downtown fun, with garage parking nearby ($$$)
Zambra
85 W Walnut StVery fun atmosphere with great Tapa's dishes to share! ($$$)
Great breakfast and lunch spot downtown! Asheville Yoga studio is to the right and Plush Home (a great boutique furniture shop) is to the left - both worth visiting while in this neck of town
87 locals recommend
Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StGreat breakfast and lunch spot downtown! Asheville Yoga studio is to the right and Plush Home (a great boutique furniture shop) is to the left - both worth visiting while in this neck of town
Fun place to sit outside and enjoy some great Japanese food right in the middle of the downtown Asheville action.
25 locals recommend
Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore AvenueFun place to sit outside and enjoy some great Japanese food right in the middle of the downtown Asheville action.
Fabulous Latin American Inspired Cuisine for lunch and dinner on the weekends. A real authentic treat!
9 locals recommend
Little Chango
134 Coxe AvenueFabulous Latin American Inspired Cuisine for lunch and dinner on the weekends. A real authentic treat!
Cocktails & Wine Bars
All sides of Asheville
Hard to beat the atmosphere and creative cocktail menu here!! Downtown Asheville
77 locals recommend
Antidote
151 Coxe AveHard to beat the atmosphere and creative cocktail menu here!! Downtown Asheville
Nothing beats sunset on the deck of this hotel with your drink of choice and snacks. First come first serve patio seating. It's limited so get there early. (ps.. The Grilled Cheese Sandwich / Tomato Soup combo is my personal lunch favorite :)
573 locals recommend
The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon AveNothing beats sunset on the deck of this hotel with your drink of choice and snacks. First come first serve patio seating. It's limited so get there early. (ps.. The Grilled Cheese Sandwich / Tomato Soup combo is my personal lunch favorite :)
There's no better way to get a beautiful bird's eye perspective of the area than at this rooftop bar
38 locals recommend
Capella on 9
10 Broadway StThere's no better way to get a beautiful bird's eye perspective of the area than at this rooftop bar
Crucible
140A Roberts StA Funky Local Bar to check out post dinner at Bull & Beggar or Vivian's.
A local wine bar with light appetizers next to Bull & Beggar. Nice stop as you stroll the paths along the French Broad River
35 locals recommend
District Wine Bar
37 Paynes WayA local wine bar with light appetizers next to Bull & Beggar. Nice stop as you stroll the paths along the French Broad River
In walking distance from the house, this local winery has a tasting menu, snacks and of course - beer
42 locals recommend
Pleb Urban Winery
289 Lyman StIn walking distance from the house, this local winery has a tasting menu, snacks and of course - beer
Breweries. Too Many to Imagine...
Here are a few favorites around town
The Funkatorium
147 Coxe AveBy Wicked Weed. Downtown
Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak DrCentral, fun with great food
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveDowntown and central to many others
On the outskirts of town. Good in-door and outdoor seating. Decent pub food
166 locals recommend
Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek RdOn the outskirts of town. Good in-door and outdoor seating. Decent pub food
In walking distance from the house at the top of Haywood. Great local place
106 locals recommend
Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood RdIn walking distance from the house at the top of Haywood. Great local place
Another West Asheville favorite on Haywood. Lots of outdoor seating and good food
70 locals recommend
Haywood Common
507 Haywood RdAnother West Asheville favorite on Haywood. Lots of outdoor seating and good food
Not exactly a local micro brewery, however it's location on the river, parking and proximity to the house via the bike path can't be beat
450 locals recommend
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StNot exactly a local micro brewery, however it's location on the river, parking and proximity to the house via the bike path can't be beat
For those who prefer the taste of ginger beer over a hoppy beer, you'll love the many beer flavors offered in this fun tasting room.
75 locals recommend
Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside DrFor those who prefer the taste of ginger beer over a hoppy beer, you'll love the many beer flavors offered in this fun tasting room.
Hi-Wire, a local favorite, has opened a new beer garden in the River Arts District. Food Trucks are typically on hand with good eats
17 locals recommend
Hi-Wire Brewing - RAD
284 Lyman StreetHi-Wire, a local favorite, has opened a new beer garden in the River Arts District. Food Trucks are typically on hand with good eats
With two West Asheville locations, it's hard not to stop in for a great local beer.
78 locals recommend
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StWith two West Asheville locations, it's hard not to stop in for a great local beer.