A Locals Guide To Asheville, NC

Todd And Katie
Todd And Katie
A Locals Guide To Asheville, NC

Dinner Restaurants, West Asheville

These restaurants are fantastic ($$$)
Cool local restaurant with good food and cocktails. Screened in porch with heaters, inside booths and seats at the small bar. Fabulous staff
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The Admiral
400 Haywood Rd
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Cool local restaurant with good food and cocktails. Screened in porch with heaters, inside booths and seats at the small bar. Fabulous staff
Pretty back patio, indoor booths and a handful of bar seats. Cool and cozy atmosphere. Great food and fabulous staff
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Jargon
715 Haywood Rd
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Pretty back patio, indoor booths and a handful of bar seats. Cool and cozy atmosphere. Great food and fabulous staff
Nice outdoor patio and solid menu. Also has a Sunday Brunch
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Vivian
348 Depot St
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Nice outdoor patio and solid menu. Also has a Sunday Brunch
Cool atmosphere and creative menu. Nice wine bar next-door (Bottle Riot)
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The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes Way
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Cool atmosphere and creative menu. Nice wine bar next-door (Bottle Riot)
Very cute, indoor and outdoor seating, nice wine selection
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Leo's House of Thirst
1055 Haywood Rd
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Very cute, indoor and outdoor seating, nice wine selection
Cute, creative and tasty. Indoor and Outdoor seating
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RosaBees
27 Foundy St
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Cute, creative and tasty. Indoor and Outdoor seating
This little 17-seat gem was nominated for a James Beard award. Very creative and delicious Philippine cuisine
Neng Jr.'s
This little 17-seat gem was nominated for a James Beard award. Very creative and delicious Philippine cuisine
West Asheville Indian Food owned by the Chai Pani crew. So good!
Botiwalla by Chai Pani
West Asheville Indian Food owned by the Chai Pani crew. So good!
If you’re looking for a very casual dinner, this food truck is down the hill in the River Arts District and sits outside the WEDGE brewery. You can sit outside or bring your food into the WEDGE (open 3-8p)
Chop Shop Food Truck
If you’re looking for a very casual dinner, this food truck is down the hill in the River Arts District and sits outside the WEDGE brewery. You can sit outside or bring your food into the WEDGE (open 3-8p)

Lunch & Dinner, West Asheville

Can't go wrong! ($$)
A local institution! Only open Mo-Fr 11:30-4:30. Indoor-Outdoor seating. If you have a late lunch here, you likely won't need dinner! The line moves fast and is worth the wait
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12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy St
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A local institution! Only open Mo-Fr 11:30-4:30. Indoor-Outdoor seating. If you have a late lunch here, you likely won't need dinner! The line moves fast and is worth the wait
Southern comfort food with addictive bacon! Indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful garden to walk through while waiting for your food. Get there early to avoid the brunch line
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Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood Rd
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Southern comfort food with addictive bacon! Indoor and outdoor seating with a beautiful garden to walk through while waiting for your food. Get there early to avoid the brunch line
Forget your diet and order the double cheese burger and a side of hush puppies with honey butter. Or a Maine Lobster Roll! Heated outdoor seating
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Baby Bull
1 Roberts Street
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Forget your diet and order the double cheese burger and a side of hush puppies with honey butter. Or a Maine Lobster Roll! Heated outdoor seating
A great way to sit by the river and have a casual taco lunch with a view
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White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
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A great way to sit by the river and have a casual taco lunch with a view
This is an amazing Vegan restaurant at 697 Haywood Street right by Botiwalla and the Ingall's grocery store
The Smokin' Onion Restaurant + Food Truck
This is an amazing Vegan restaurant at 697 Haywood Street right by Botiwalla and the Ingall's grocery store
This pantry offers a fantastic assortment of sandwiches, soups, salads, fresh breads and pastries. They also offer frozen meals for dinner and a nice selections of wines
Newstock Pantry
This pantry offers a fantastic assortment of sandwiches, soups, salads, fresh breads and pastries. They also offer frozen meals for dinner and a nice selections of wines

Breakfast & Lunch, West Asheville

Yum! ($$)
Mother Bread & Wine is a new fabulous bakery with sandwiches and more. https://www.motheravl.com
20 Artful Way
20 Artful Way
Mother Bread & Wine is a new fabulous bakery with sandwiches and more. https://www.motheravl.com
A sugar fix you'll never forget! Order online the night before and enjoy the adorable building and staff who will bring out your box of warm donuts
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Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood Rd
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A sugar fix you'll never forget! Order online the night before and enjoy the adorable building and staff who will bring out your box of warm donuts
This amazing bakery made Food and Wine Magazine's list of Best Bakeries in America. In walking distance from the house at the head of Haywood. Be sure to check their hours and get there early for the best bread selections
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OWL Bakery
295 Haywood Rd
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This amazing bakery made Food and Wine Magazine's list of Best Bakeries in America. In walking distance from the house at the head of Haywood. Be sure to check their hours and get there early for the best bread selections

Coffee Hangouts, West Asheville

Great coffee, great atmosphere in the River Arts District. Perfect after a 12-Bones feast
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Summit Coffee Co.
4 Foundy St
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Great coffee, great atmosphere in the River Arts District. Perfect after a 12-Bones feast
Nice stop for coffee and snacks after touring the Art Galleries on Roberts Street
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Ultra Coffeebar
242 Clingman Ave Ext
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Nice stop for coffee and snacks after touring the Art Galleries on Roberts Street
A great coffee stop while touring the Art Galleries on Clingman Ave
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Grind
346 Depot St
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A great coffee stop while touring the Art Galleries on Clingman Ave

Best Downtown Asheville Dining!

Voted 'Best of Asheville' for good reason. Make advanced reservations for this special dining experience ($$$)
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Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave
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Voted 'Best of Asheville' for good reason. Make advanced reservations for this special dining experience ($$$)
Another 'Best of' Asheville that measures up to the hype. No reservations are accepted so try and go mid-week for lunch to avoid the crowds ($$)
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Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park Ave
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Another 'Best of' Asheville that measures up to the hype. No reservations are accepted so try and go mid-week for lunch to avoid the crowds ($$)
Creative menu that has something for everyone. Nothing fancy, just fantastic food with indoor and outdoor seating. No reservations needed. Arrive hungry ($$)
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All Day Darling
102 Montford Ave
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Creative menu that has something for everyone. Nothing fancy, just fantastic food with indoor and outdoor seating. No reservations needed. Arrive hungry ($$)
A great spot with a creative Mexican & Californian cuisine menu. In the center of the downtown fun, with garage parking nearby ($$$)
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Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
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A great spot with a creative Mexican & Californian cuisine menu. In the center of the downtown fun, with garage parking nearby ($$$)
Very fun atmosphere with great Tapa's dishes to share! ($$$)
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Zambra
85 W Walnut St
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Very fun atmosphere with great Tapa's dishes to share! ($$$)
Great breakfast and lunch spot downtown! Asheville Yoga studio is to the right and Plush Home (a great boutique furniture shop) is to the left - both worth visiting while in this neck of town
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Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty St
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Great breakfast and lunch spot downtown! Asheville Yoga studio is to the right and Plush Home (a great boutique furniture shop) is to the left - both worth visiting while in this neck of town
Fun place to sit outside and enjoy some great Japanese food right in the middle of the downtown Asheville action.
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Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse
121 Biltmore Avenue
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Fun place to sit outside and enjoy some great Japanese food right in the middle of the downtown Asheville action.
Fabulous Latin American Inspired Cuisine for lunch and dinner on the weekends. A real authentic treat!
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Little Chango
134 Coxe Avenue
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Fabulous Latin American Inspired Cuisine for lunch and dinner on the weekends. A real authentic treat!
We love this great restaurant in there nearby neighborhood of Montfort. Sitting at the kitchen bar is a great way to see the chefs in action. Entrees and small plates are half off until 5p!
Tall John's
We love this great restaurant in there nearby neighborhood of Montfort. Sitting at the kitchen bar is a great way to see the chefs in action. Entrees and small plates are half off until 5p!

Cocktails & Wine Bars

All sides of Asheville
Hard to beat the atmosphere and creative cocktail menu here!! Downtown Asheville
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Antidote
151 Coxe Ave
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Hard to beat the atmosphere and creative cocktail menu here!! Downtown Asheville
Nothing beats sunset on the deck of this hotel with your drink of choice and snacks. First come first serve patio seating. It's limited so get there early. (ps.. The Grilled Cheese Sandwich / Tomato Soup combo is my personal lunch favorite :)
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The Omni Grove Park Inn Spa
290 Macon Ave
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Nothing beats sunset on the deck of this hotel with your drink of choice and snacks. First come first serve patio seating. It's limited so get there early. (ps.. The Grilled Cheese Sandwich / Tomato Soup combo is my personal lunch favorite :)
There's no better way to get a beautiful bird's eye perspective of the area than at this rooftop bar
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Capella on 9
10 Broadway St
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There's no better way to get a beautiful bird's eye perspective of the area than at this rooftop bar
A Funky Local Bar to check out post dinner at Bull & Beggar or Vivian's.
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Crucible
140A Roberts St
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A Funky Local Bar to check out post dinner at Bull & Beggar or Vivian's.
A local wine bar with light appetizers next to Bull & Beggar. Nice stop as you stroll the paths along the French Broad River
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District Wine Bar
37 Paynes Way
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A local wine bar with light appetizers next to Bull & Beggar. Nice stop as you stroll the paths along the French Broad River
In walking distance from the house, this local winery has a tasting menu, snacks and of course - beer
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Pleb Urban Winery
289 Lyman St
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In walking distance from the house, this local winery has a tasting menu, snacks and of course - beer
If you like Mezcal Tequila, you will love this adorable lounge with indoor and outdoor setting.
Anoche Asheville
If you like Mezcal Tequila, you will love this adorable lounge with indoor and outdoor setting.
This new hipster hotel has a great roof top bar that overlooks the French Broad River. They also have a coffee shop and restaurant for eventing dining call The Golden Hour
The Radical
This new hipster hotel has a great roof top bar that overlooks the French Broad River. They also have a coffee shop and restaurant for eventing dining call The Golden Hour

Breweries. Too Many to Imagine...

Here are a few favorites around town
By Wicked Weed. Downtown
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The Funkatorium
147 Coxe Ave
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By Wicked Weed. Downtown
Central, fun with great food
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Forestry Camp Bar & Restaurant
10 Shady Oak Dr
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Central, fun with great food
Downtown and central to many others
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Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton Ave
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Downtown and central to many others
On the outskirts of town. Good in-door and outdoor seating. Decent pub food
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Hillman Beer
25 Sweeten Creek Rd
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On the outskirts of town. Good in-door and outdoor seating. Decent pub food
In walking distance from the house at the top of Haywood. Great local place
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Archetype Brewing
265 Haywood Rd
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In walking distance from the house at the top of Haywood. Great local place
Another West Asheville favorite on Haywood. Lots of outdoor seating and good food
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Haywood Common
507 Haywood Rd
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Another West Asheville favorite on Haywood. Lots of outdoor seating and good food
Not exactly a local micro brewery, however it's location on the river, parking and proximity to the house via the bike path can't be beat
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New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven St
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Not exactly a local micro brewery, however it's location on the river, parking and proximity to the house via the bike path can't be beat
For those who prefer the taste of ginger beer over a hoppy beer, you'll love the many beer flavors offered in this fun tasting room.
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Ginger's Revenge
829 Riverside Dr
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For those who prefer the taste of ginger beer over a hoppy beer, you'll love the many beer flavors offered in this fun tasting room.
Hi-Wire, a local favorite, has opened a new beer garden in the River Arts District. Food Trucks are typically on hand with good eats
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Hi-Wire Brewing - RAD
284 Lyman Street
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Hi-Wire, a local favorite, has opened a new beer garden in the River Arts District. Food Trucks are typically on hand with good eats
With two West Asheville locations, it's hard not to stop in for a great local beer.
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Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy St
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With two West Asheville locations, it's hard not to stop in for a great local beer.