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What to Eat in Asheville, NC
Asheville has emerged as a one of the Best Foodie Destinations in the USA. Chefs are flocking from all over the country (and the world) to stake their claim in the mountain town. While you'll still find Southern staples like Carolina-style barbecue at places like Buxton Hall, the culinary inspiration in a city with more than 100 independent restaurants spreads far and wide. Whether it's Spanish tapas at Cúrate, Italian at Cucina 24 or Asian-inspired noodle dishes at Gan Shan Station, you'll likely find locally sourced ingredients and menus that frequently change. If you're looking for more budget-friendly (but no less delicious) eats, check out places like Pack's Tavern, Ben's Tune Up (which brews its own sake) or one of two 12 Bones Smokehouse locations (the Obamas have eaten here!).
While there's no shortage of gastronomic offerings, Asheville is first and foremost a beer lover's paradise. Asheville is proud of its Beer City USA reputation, which is fairly new. Highland Brewing Company became the first city brewery to open its doors back in 1994. Since then, the number of local microbreweries has skyrocketed, and even attracted some big name brands like Sierra Nevada. Most recently, New Belgium opened its East Coast brewing headquarters across the river from the River Arts District in southeast Asheville. Now, many people come to the area just to experience the breweries.
Find the Best Restaurants in Asheville, NC
- #1Jargon#1 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (500)$ - $$ | American, Contemporary715 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-3111Read More » - #2Jettie Rae's Oyster House#2 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (175)$ - $$ | American, Seafood143 Charlotte St, Asheville, NC 28801-1917Read More » - #3Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian#3 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (2654)$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza641 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3541Read More » - #4The Chocolate Fetish#4 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (1293)$ - $$ |36 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801-2832Read More » - #5Karen Donatelli Bakery and Cafe#5 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (261)$ - $$ | International57 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801-2834Read More » - #6Curate#6 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (4759)$ - $$ | Spanish, Catalan13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3603Read More » - #7Hole Doughnuts#7 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (290)$ | Cafe, Armenian168 Haywood Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-4524Read More » - #8Sunny Point Cafe#8 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (2778)$ - $$ | American, Cafe626 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-3258Read More » - #9Chestnut#9 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (3105)$ - $$ | Seafood, American48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3625Read More » - #10Roman's#10 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (418)$ - $$ | American, Cafe, Deli, Soups75 Haywood St Suite a, Asheville, NC 28801-2846Read More » - #11Biscuit Head Biltmore#11 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (747)$ | American, Cafe417 Biltmore Ave Suite 4F, Asheville, NC 28801-4501Read More » - #12The Corner Kitchen#12 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (4556)$ - $$ | Seafood, American3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC 28803-2653Read More » - #13Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe#13 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (744)$ - $$ | American, Cafe6 Boston Way Suite 20, Asheville, NC 28803-2629Read More » - #14Chai Pani#14 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (1064)$ - $$ | Indian22 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2715Read More » - #15Urban Orchard Cider Co#15 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (229)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Pub210 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-4550Read More » - #16Isis Restaurant & Music Hall#16 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (465)$ - $$ | American, Bar743 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-3131Read More » - #17Nine Mile#17 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (2113)$ - $$ | Caribbean, Healthy, Jamaican233 Montford Ave 751 Haywood Rd. Asheville, North Carolina. 28806, Asheville, NC 28801-1659Read More » - #18Red Ginger DimSum & Tapas#18 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (575)$ - $$ | Chinese, Sushi, Asian82 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3319Read More » - #19Limones#19 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (1674)$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin13 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801-3727Read More » - #20Plant Vegan Restaurant#20 of 737 Places to Eat in Asheville
Tripadvisor (759)$ - $$ | American165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-1827Read More »
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