Asheville, NC Travel Guide

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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.

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#1
Jargon
#1 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (218)
$ - $$ | American, Contemporary
715 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-3111
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#2
The Chocolate Fetish
#2 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (1237)
$ - $$ |
36 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801-2832
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#3
Karen Donatelli Bakery and Cafe
#3 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (246)
$ - $$ | Cafe
57 Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801-2834
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#4
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
#4 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (2067)
$ - $$ | Italian, Pizza
641 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3541
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#5
Curate
#5 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (4404)
$ - $$ | Spanish
13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3603
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#6
Sunny Point Cafe
#6 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (2633)
$ - $$ | American, Cafe
626 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-3258
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#7
Well-Bred Bakery & Cafe
#7 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (678)
$ - $$ | American, Cafe, Asian
6 Boston Way Suite 20, Asheville, NC 28803-2629
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#8
Nine Mile
#8 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (1960)
$ - $$ | Caribbean, Jamaican, Asian
233 Montford Ave 751 Haywood Rd. Asheville, North Carolina. 28806, Asheville, NC 28801-1659
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#9
Hole Doughnuts
#9 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (239)
$ | Cafe, Armenian, Eastern European
168 Haywood Ave, Asheville, NC 28806-4524
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#10
Roman's
#10 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (382)
$ - $$ | American, Cafe, Deli
75 Haywood St Suite a, Asheville, NC 28801-2846
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#11
Biscuit Head
#11 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (658)
$ | American, Cafe
417 Biltmore Ave Suite F, Asheville, NC 28801-4501
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#12
Plant Vegan Restaurant
#12 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (734)
$ - $$ | American
165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-1827
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#13
Urban Orchard Cider Co
#13 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (218)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Pub
210 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-4550
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#14
Limones
#14 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (1577)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Latin, Spanish
13 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801-3727
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#15
The Corner Kitchen
#15 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (4293)
$ - $$ | Seafood, American
3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC 28803-2653
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#16
Chestnut
#16 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (2865)
$ - $$ | Seafood, American
48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3625
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#17
Chai Pani
#17 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (1019)
$ - $$ | Indian
22 Battery Park Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2715
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#18
Bouchon
#18 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (1257)
$ - $$ | French, European
62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823
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#19
Dobra Tea
#19 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (196)
$ |
78 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823
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#20
Red Ginger DimSum & Tapas
#20 of 898 Places to Eat in Asheville
TripAdvisor (459)
$ - $$ | Chinese, Sushi, Asian
82 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3319
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