Best of Asheville
Restaurants
Asheville has recently been dubbed "foodtopia" and has a ton of delicious options. Most menus feature creative farm-to-table cuisine and there are many styles to choose from: tapas, dim sum, sushi, tacos/tacos/tacos, ramen, Appalachian, Indian, Middle Eastern, and so much more. If you have a particular craving, feel free to reach out for specific recommendations. For now, here's a list of local favoites:
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveAn award winning Spanish tapas restaurant. Make reservations early!
A great spot for light fare for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. They also have delicious gluten-free options in the dessert case. Can't beat it! In good weather, enjoy patio seating in the heart of Biltmore Village
65 locals recommend
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayA great spot for light fare for breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. They also have delicious gluten-free options in the dessert case. Can't beat it! In good weather, enjoy patio seating in the heart of Biltmore Village
Farm-to-table fare served in an historic 1895 Victorian era home. Hearty and nearby. A long standing local's favorite dinner option in Biltmore Village.
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayFarm-to-table fare served in an historic 1895 Victorian era home. Hearty and nearby. A long standing local's favorite dinner option in Biltmore Village.
Indian street food in the heart of downtown. Casual and relatively quick.
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveIndian street food in the heart of downtown. Casual and relatively quick.
Western North Carolina's original eco-friendly cafe, Green Sage offers local ingredients, fresh juices, light fare, and the best beet burger around. They also serve breakfast all day!
47 locals recommend
Green Sage Cafe Downtown
5 Broadway StWestern North Carolina's original eco-friendly cafe, Green Sage offers local ingredients, fresh juices, light fare, and the best beet burger around. They also serve breakfast all day!
Build your own burger or try a combo from their menu. You won't be sad about it. Best burgers around. They also have a S Avl location if you don't feel like going downtown.
151 locals recommend
Farm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveBuild your own burger or try a combo from their menu. You won't be sad about it. Best burgers around. They also have a S Avl location if you don't feel like going downtown.
Desserts for days. 'Nough said. Try the hot sipping chocolates (my favorite is maple and smoked sea salt...extra salt!). They also have a case full of cakes, pies, tiramisu, creme brulee, ice cream, truffles, and so much more. There is sometimes a line out the door but don't let it deter you...it moves quickly and it's worth the wait!
363 locals recommend
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareDesserts for days. 'Nough said. Try the hot sipping chocolates (my favorite is maple and smoked sea salt...extra salt!). They also have a case full of cakes, pies, tiramisu, creme brulee, ice cream, truffles, and so much more. There is sometimes a line out the door but don't let it deter you...it moves quickly and it's worth the wait!
Delicious dim sum downtown. I highly recommend allowing the server to guide your ordering and definitely do not miss the green beans and soup dumplings. Seriously. Don't miss them!
76 locals recommend
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveDelicious dim sum downtown. I highly recommend allowing the server to guide your ordering and definitely do not miss the green beans and soup dumplings. Seriously. Don't miss them!
One of the best spots downtown for craft cocktails. They source herbs from the herb shop next door (Herbiary) and have a creative menu if you're hungry too. Try the bone marrow tater tots!
203 locals recommend
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StOne of the best spots downtown for craft cocktails. They source herbs from the herb shop next door (Herbiary) and have a creative menu if you're hungry too. Try the bone marrow tater tots!
This creative southern fare restaurant is high on lots of lists. They have a S Avl location too if you can't get in downtown (there's usually a looooong wait). Try the sweet potato pancake!
305 locals recommend
Tupelo Honey
12 College StThis creative southern fare restaurant is high on lots of lists. They have a S Avl location too if you can't get in downtown (there's usually a looooong wait). Try the sweet potato pancake!
This underground tapas restaurant is a long-standing local's favorite that doesn't need the hype surrounding some of the newer restaurants in town (Curate, ahem, ahem). This is a great option if some of the more social media savvy spots are full. My favorite dish is the gnocchi!
201 locals recommend
Zambra
85 W Walnut StThis underground tapas restaurant is a long-standing local's favorite that doesn't need the hype surrounding some of the newer restaurants in town (Curate, ahem, ahem). This is a great option if some of the more social media savvy spots are full. My favorite dish is the gnocchi!
Tours & Attractions
There are so many lovely ways to experience this mountain town. From the beer scene to the great outdoors and tons in between, below are some of the most popular (and unique) options. Need help sorting through the options? Call the team at Asheville Wellness Tours. Their concierge service is FREE!
Zip lines and a treetop tour for adrenaline seekers. I love the Mountain Top course...the highest and fastest around!
279 locals recommend
Navitat Canopy Adventures
242 Poverty Branch RdZip lines and a treetop tour for adrenaline seekers. I love the Mountain Top course...the highest and fastest around!
One of the closest rafting companies to Asheville, they offer zip lines, canyoneering tours, whitewater rafting on the class III - IV French Broad River, and mellow float trips for folks seeking a relaxing experience.
109 locals recommend
French Broad Adventures
12 Good Adventures LnOne of the closest rafting companies to Asheville, they offer zip lines, canyoneering tours, whitewater rafting on the class III - IV French Broad River, and mellow float trips for folks seeking a relaxing experience.
A group scavenger hunt that introduces you to downtown through a unique and customize-able blend of local food, wine tasting, gallery tours, shopping sprees, art projects and more.
74 locals recommend
Asheville Detours
85 W Walnut StA group scavenger hunt that introduces you to downtown through a unique and customize-able blend of local food, wine tasting, gallery tours, shopping sprees, art projects and more.
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