Guidebook for Asheville
Food Scene
Funky atmosphere and fantastic food. Make reservations well in advance or take your chances for a seat at the bar.
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdFunky atmosphere and fantastic food. Make reservations well in advance or take your chances for a seat at the bar.
West End Bakery & Café
757 Haywood RdGreat local fare and shorter lines than Biscuit Head :)
The shrimp and grits are the best ANYWHERE! Also the BLAT sandwich. Worth the wait (usually a long line) but if you go after 1pm for a late lunch, there is often no waiting :)
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdThe shrimp and grits are the best ANYWHERE! Also the BLAT sandwich. Worth the wait (usually a long line) but if you go after 1pm for a late lunch, there is often no waiting :)
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveJust delicious. Everything.
Nine Mile
Walkable and delicious!
Parks & Nature
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailBeautiful scenery, 360 views. 45 minute drive on the parkway.
Essentials
Ingles Market
29 Tunnel RdEarth Fare
66 Westgate PkwyLocal items, organic groceries, Hot Bar, Smoothies, etc.
Arts & Culture
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlDrinks & Nightlife
Let me tell you a secret....
Funky little hang just down the road - check out who is playing on the nights you are in the hood; it's a great West Asheville venue!
51 locals recommend
The Mothlight
701 Haywood RdFunky little hang just down the road - check out who is playing on the nights you are in the hood; it's a great West Asheville venue!
Good beer, Good food, outside seating and an easy walk!
104 locals recommend
Oyster House Brewing Company
625 Haywood RdGood beer, Good food, outside seating and an easy walk!
Secret little speakeasy downtown, often with amazing live music, always with delicious drinks and intimate atmosphere.
86 locals recommend
The Crow & Quill
106 N Lexington AveSecret little speakeasy downtown, often with amazing live music, always with delicious drinks and intimate atmosphere.
Shopping
Twice Round
665 Haywood RdVintage clothing - FUN store!
Entertainment & Activities
It's a movie theater ($3 movies!) It's a brewery - great beer! It's a restaurant with the best pizza in town. Put all that together for a fun outing; love this place!
243 locals recommend
Asheville Pizza & Brewing Co
675 Merrimon AveIt's a movie theater ($3 movies!) It's a brewery - great beer! It's a restaurant with the best pizza in town. Put all that together for a fun outing; love this place!