Following is a list of restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and pubs in the Asheville area. Follow links for more information about specific establishments.

Asheville Restaurants

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The Laughing Seed Cafe
A completly vegetarian restaurant specializing in foods from around the world. The dishes prepared here celebrate fresh vegetables combined with all natural and predominantly organic ingredients. 828-252-3445
Province 620
Voted best of 2003. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Open at 11AM Saturday and Sunday for brunch. Full bar and great wine list, Daily Spacials. 620 Hendersonville Road in South Asheville 828-277-0355
Gabrielle's at Richmond Hill
Equisite cuisine and Victorian elegance. Inside the 1889 mansion of Richmond Hill Inn -- AAA Four Diamond Award.
828-252-7313
Mamacita's Mexican Grill
Independently owned Creative Mexican Taqueria specializing in handcrafted burritos, tacos, salads, and daily specials. Located in Asheville, NC at 77-A Biltmore Ave, between the Orange Peel and Laurey's Catering, with limited parking available. 828-255-8080
Greenlife Deli
Greenlife is a full service natural foods store dedicated to bringing you and your family the freshest and healthiest foods and products available. No artificial flavors, colors, preservatives. The upscale supermarket features an expansive deli serving foods prepared by a half dozen highly skilled chefs.
City Bakery
City Bakery and Café is a family owned and operated business specializing in European style breads and fresh pastries. We offer deli style sandwiches, pizza, quiche, rustic foccocia, fresh salads and homemade soups. Organic Costa Rican or French coffee is available in addition to espresso and cappuccino. Cookies, brownies, cakes and pies are also offered daily. Come in, sit down and relax or call ahead for take out at either location. Our Enka location has outdoor seating as well. The Charlotte St. Location is open until 9P.M. on Friday and Saturday. 828-665-3922 & 828-254-4289
Cakes by Jane
Cakes by Jane, founded in 1997, bakes and ships 9 flavors of Southern Cream Cheese Pound Cakes all over the world. Cakes by Jane has been featured or recommended by the National Food TV Network, Bon Appetit Magazine, Southern Living Magazine and The Turner South Network's Blue Ribbon Show. (828) 285-9292
Greenery
The Greenery's menu offers an array of imaginative and beautifully presented foods ranging from mountain trout, golden crabcakes, succulent lamb and duck, to hearty steaks - all of which are prepared in unique and classical traditions. These delicious meals are served in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere . For further enjoyment, expert service that is both competent and gracious, ensures the quality of the experience. For affordable find dining come and visit The Greenery Restaurant , 148 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805, (828)253-2809.
Malaprop's Bookstore/Café
Find out why there's always so many people sitting in the cafe, and find out why Peter Jennings calls it "the best little bookshop in the Southeast." 828-254-6734.
The Bier Garden
Located at 46 Haywood Street, inside the Haywood Park hotel atrium, The Bier Garden has been an Asheville favorite since 1994. We offer a selection of over 200 beers from around the world as well as your local micro brewed favorites. To complement the largest selection of beer in WNC is a extensive food menu, including fine dining entrees, a pub menu, late night menu , children's menu , wine menu and a full bar. Sunday brunch served 11:00 am -2 pm. 2 game rooms, 11 TV's and a 15 foot TV to catch the big game! Open daily 11:00 am - 2:00 am. 828-285-0002
Cafe' Max & Rosies
A vegetarian oasis in the heart of downtown Asheville. Delicious and award-winning vegetarian and vegan food, an incredible juice and smoothie bar, gourmet organic coffees, and scrumptious daily specials served in a comfortable, colorful, cultured atmosphere. Open Monday - Saturday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm, with a Psychic Fair every Saturday from 2:00 to 5:00.
52 North Lexington Avenue, Asheville, N. C. 828-254-5342
Savoy Cucina Italiana
Hailed as “Asheville’s restaurant of the moment” by the New York Times, Savoy Cucina Italiana is a modern Italian restaurant with a unique world-view, featuring a tempting array of food guaranteed to delight the most discriminating palette. With a focus on fresh seafood, pastas and prime meats, Savoy’s menu features a diverse mix of tastes made from scratch daily. 828-253-1077
Barley's Taproom
A renovated 1920s appliance store is home to Barley's Taproom in Asheville, North Carolina. This is the original Barley's that opened in 1994. Located at 42 Biltmore Avenue, the 8,000 square foot space is in the heart of the arts and entertainment district. The main floor houses the restaurant and stage. 828-255-0504
Burgermeister's Kitchen & Tap
Located at 697 Haywood Rd in West Asheville. This chef-owned joint serves gourmet beef burgers, eclectic sandwiches, seafood, daily specials and offers a full bar. With a casual and fun atmosphere, you can come as you are. Open Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am-11pm Monday-Thursday, 11:30am-1am Friday & Saturday. Closed Sundays. Non-smoking environment until 9pm. 828-225-2920
Vincenzo's Ristorante & Bistro
Vincenzo's offers an award winning menu, the best Italian wine list in Asheville, beautifully crafted desserts and a great selection of fine coffees. This romantic restaurant is completely smoke-free. Downstairs, The Bistro offers a wonderful line-up of live, talented musicians providing Jazz, Blues and Standards every night, seven days a week. Please call 828-254-4698 or visit www.vincenzos.com.

Zambra
Zambra, Asheville’s home for Spanish wine and tapas, has been glowingly reviewed in Southern Living, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Boston Globe, and The Charlotte Observer; and featured on the Food Network. We feature the finest Iberian wines, and our dining room is widely recognized as the area's most beautiful. 828-232-1060.

Bilmore Coffee Traders
We have great coffee roasted at the coffeehouse, located 1 mile south from the Biltmore Estate. We sell many different types of coffees including fair trade & organic, and as always, a free latte comes when you purchase a pound of our freshly roasted beans. Enjoy the best iced drinks, milkshakes(famous mocha) on our new colourful outdoor patio. Come sit in on the poetry readings every Wed. evening. Delightful baked in-store pastries including homemade chocolate truffles, cookies & quiche. Open late, and many evenings with outdoor entertainment, and we provide free internet & WIFI.
518 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC 28803
828-277-9227

Westville Pub
West Asheville at 777 Haywood Road, a smoke-free neighborhood pub and restaurant, featuring microbrews, imports, and domestics on tap and bottled and a select affordable wine list. Menu includes a variety of homemade international and regional fare, featruing Shrimp & Grits on Fridays, Lasagna on Wednesdays, Cajun Catfish on Thursdays, as well as appetizers, sandwiches, and our incredible cheesecake du jour. Live music 5 nights a week. Hours 4pm till 1am on weeknights, till 2am on weekends. Open Saturdays at Noon. Full menu till 11pm on weeknights and 1am on Saturday and Sunday. 828-225-9782

Urban Burrito
Urban burrito is a true taste-of-Asheville with two great locations. The Urban Burrito features gourmet burritos, quesadillas, salads, tacos, nachos, and much more all for less than $6.99 per item. All food is made fresh daily and served with an efficiency found nowhere else. The Urban Burrito is a casual dining experience with fun decor and the best energy in town. The Urban Burrito has eating options for all age ranges including children. Don't miss this experience! 828-251-1921 & 828-277-2002

Earth Fare Cafe
The Earth Fare Cafe is where to go to enjoy a delicious, all natural meal. Many choices include a salad and hot bar, cold deli salads, sandwiches, fresh baked breads and desserts. Earth Fare's Cafe also features a juice bar where you can enjoy fresh juices, smoothies, herbal teas and shade grown coffee. 828-253-7656
 
Boathouse Restaurant
Asheville’s first and only waterfront dining experience. Offering "simply fresh seafood" blended with contemporary influences in an architecturally unique atmosphere, the Boathouse brings together the cuisine and history of its two original restaurants in Charleston, SC with unique mountain flair. From its private dining rooms, perfect for private parties, to its lakefront & mountain views, to the outdoor patio dining to experience, Boathouse on Lake Julian is the perfect retreat from the ordinary. Offering dinner nightly, Sunday brunch. 828.687.4141 Located at 65 Long Shoals Rd., In-between I-26 and Hendersonville Rd.

Cottonwood Café
The finest in traditional cuisine, casual yet elegant 1930's setting featuring steaks, veal, duck, fresh seafood, chicken, pork, pasta and lamb. Join us and we'll make your dining experience an unforgettable one. Full service bar and extensive wine list, serving lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Stop by Fred's Speakeasy downstairs and enjoy a cigar with an after dinner drink. Live music Friday and Saturday. 122 College Street, Downtown Asheville
828-281-0710 & 828-281-0920-Bar

Cafe on the Square
The menu changes seasonally and offers a variety of choice cut meats, seafood, pasta, and vegetarian dishes. Whether you are planning a day in the art galleries and shops, an evening at the Diana Wortham Theater or just finishing a day on the golf course, you'll be pleased with our elegant yet comfortable atmosphere. Café on the Square is located on Pack Square in historic downtown Asheville, just minutes from the Biltmore Estate and the Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa. 828-251-5565

The Lobster Trap
Asheville's own fresh seafood restaurant and oyster bar. Come enjoy our fun, open, casual atmosphere, fresh food, extensive wine list, full bar, and friendly staff. Located at 35 Patton Avenue. 828-350-0505.

Hannah Flanagan’s Irish Pub
A very warm welcome awaits you from Rob and his staff as you enter Hannah Flanagan’s, Asheville’s very own piece of Ireland, nestled in wonderful downtown Asheville. The first thing you will notice about Hannah’s is that it is a genuine Irish Pub with a friendly staff. Enjoy our full menu featuring our beer battered Fish n’ Chips, Shepards Pie, or our famous Hannah’s Irish Stew. Sample the vast array of beers (40 on draft including the world famous Guinness), wines and spirits while back and relaxing inside or outside in our garden area. Meet with friends to share in good conversation, good food and drink, and as we say in Ireland “enjoy the craic”. Slainte! 828 252-1922

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa
Only the grandeur of the Inn itself can compare to this award-winning and elegant restaurant. Asheville's premier, formal dining experience can be found at Horizons. White linen service, fine china, and a wine selection beyond compare set the mood, while expertly prepared dishes by professional chefs will leave your palate pleasantly satisfied. Horizons features innovative, classic cuisine that has been recognized by numerous awards including DiRoNA's Fine Dining Award, Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, and AAA's Four Diamond Award.
Toll Free 800-438-5800, 290 Macon Ave.,Asheville, NC 28804

Sorrento d'Italia
Asheville's Romantic Hideaway. This charming European style restaurant is well known for its ambiance, charm and award winning menu. They have integrated art and gourmet food into a fabulous dining treat and experience; especially for those who think of Italian food as only pasta and lasagna. This is the epitome of fine dining and Northern Italian cuisine. 875 East Tunnel Road.
828-299-1928

Lomo Grill
Since 1995, Lomo Grill has won critical praise and a passionate following. Owned and managed by Suzanne and Chef Ricardo Fernandez, Lomo blends the charm of a family bistro and the contemporary flair of an award-winning restaurant. Featuring natural beef, seafood, pasta, locally grown fruits and vegetables, bakery and wine cellar. 828-452-5222

Paris Bakery & Tea Room
Authentic French bakery. Want an authentic croissant, but can't quite make it to Paris? Or perhaps beignets and Cafe du Monde latte for breakfast without without jetting to New Orleans? Help is as close as north Asheville at the paris Bakery & Tea Room. Open Monday through Saturday 7AM to 6PM. We will bake cakes to order. Stop by and visit. 301 Merrimon Avenue. 828-252-2315

Boston Pizza
A Italian/American cafe serving homemade pastas, pizzas, strombolis, calzones, subs, and a great Greek Salad for dine-in or take-out. Boston Pizza also offers a wide selection of beers and wines. Serving lunch (under $10) and dinner (under $10). 501 Merrimon Ave. 828-252-9474

La Caterina Trattoria
The food at La Caterina is prepared the old-fashioned way and preserves the tradition where Italian culture is celebrated at the table. Pasta, fresh mozzarella and cured meats are made in-house. We have been acknowledged in publications including Wine Spectator, The Washington Post, The New York Times and Southern Living. 828-254-1148

Zen Sushi
Authentic Japanese cuisine, great specials and lunch combinations, and features full dinner menu. Open daily seven days a week. Sunday through Thursday 11:30AM-10:00PM, and Friday and Saturday 11:30AM-10:30PM. Dine in or take out. 640 Merrimon Ave., second floor, suite #205, Asheville, NC.
(828) 225-6033, Fax (828) 225-6031

Limones
Around the corner from the Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Asheville, Limones Restaurant provides an inspirational mix of Mexican-Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections served by a warm, professional staff. Chef-owner Hugo Ramirez frequently changes the menu, featuring what is seasonal, fresh and local. Dinner specialies include such entrees as grilled au natural rib-eye steak with hazelnut-ancho chile sauce, or Tequila-lime cured salmon with watercress and avocado salad. Limones also features an impressive Saturday & Sunday brunch with traditional selections such as Mexican sweetbreads and house-made sausage, including chorizo. Lunch Friday & Saturday 11:30-3:00. Sunday Brunch 11-3:00. 828-252-2327

Usual Suspects
North Asheville Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant. Independent and locally owned. Patio and large dining area. Relaxed atmosphere. Dynamic global menu and daily specials. Boutique wine list and temperature controlled cellar. Full liquor bar. Extensive bottled beer selection and 10 on tap. Emphasis on evolving food and beverage options. 828-350-8181

Laurey's Catering and Gourmet to Go
Come to Laurey’s for Lunch! Sit in our sunny café and enjoy “Gourmet Comfort Food.” Made-right here using locally grown ingredients as much as possible. Enjoy muffins and coffee, wonderful salads, soups and sandwiches. Take home dinner to go. And give us a call for interesting and delicious catering of all kinds. Don’t Postpone Joy! ® 828-252-1500

Tupelo Honey Café
Critics from Southern Living to The New York Times are salivating over this new twist on Southern cuisine. Dine inside the charming restaurant or amid the vibrant street life on the sidewalk while enjoying the distinctive beer and wine list. Breakfast entrees always available and dining until 3 a.m. on weekends. Located downtown at 12 College St. 828-255-4863