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INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT DIRECTORY 

With over 100 independently owned restaurants, Asheville offers truly inventive cuisines and dining experiences, where talented chefs allow seasonal, local ingredients to take center stage.

Presented in partnership with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association

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DOWNTOWN ASHEVILLE 

67 Biltmore

67 Biltmore Ave 

Asheville Beauty Academy

28 Broadway St 

Asheville Chocolate

25 Broadway St 

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co

77 Coxe Ave 

Asheville Proper

1 Page Ave, Ste 151 

Benne on Eagle

35 Eagle St 

The Bier Garden

46 Haywood St 

Biscuit Head

417 BIltmore Ave, Ste 4F 

*The Blackbird Restaurant

47 Biltmore Ave 

Chef-owner Michael Reppert helms this chic downtown restaurant, which has a seasonal menu of modern Southern classics and an award-winning wine list. 

*Bomba

1 SW North Pack Square 

Located on a bustling corner of downtown, Bomba has the vibe of a European cafe with an outdoor patio that offers great people-watching views of Pack Square. 

Bone and Broth

94 Charlotte Ave 

Botanist and Barrel

32 Broadway St 

Bouchon

62 N. Lexington Ave 

Burgerworx

1 Page Ave, Ste 132 

Capella on 9

10 Broadway St, 9th Floor 

Carmel’s Kitchen and Bar

1 Page Ave, Ste 129 

Chai Pani

22 Battery Park Ave 

Chestnut

48 Biltmore Ave 

The Chocolate Fetish

36 Haywood St 

Cielo Catering

46 Haywood St, Ste 201 

City Bakery

60 Biltmore Ave 

*Cultura

147 Coxe Ave 

Nominated for a James Beard Award in 2020, under the prestigious category of “Best New Restaurant,” Cultura serves an inventive New American menu in a stunning space decorated with living plants and wooden barrel booths. 

Cúrate

13 Biltmore Ave 

Farm Burger

10 Patton Ave 

Farm Dogs

56 Patton Ave 

French Broad Chocolate Lounge

10 S. Pack Square 

Green Sage Cafe

5 Broadway St 

Hemingway’s Cuba

15 Page Ave, 4th Floor 

High Five Coffee

190 Broadway St

13 Rankin Ave 

Huli Sue’s BBQ and Grill

1 Page Ave, Ste 150 

Isa’s French Bistro

1 Battery Park Ave 

Jack of the Wood Pub

95 Patton Ave 

La Bodega

32 S. Lexington Ave 

The Laughing Seed

40 Wall St 

Limones

13 Eagle St 

*The Lobster Trap

35 Patton Ave 

A consistent winner for seafood classics among both visitors and locals, The Lobster Trap blends the flavors of coastal Maine with the seasonal ingredients of Southern Appalachia. 

The Market Place

20 Wall St 

Mayfel’s

22 College St 

*Mëhfil

5 Biltmore Ave, Ste B 

Its name means “a place that brings people together,” and with a well thought-out menu that includes amazing tandoori meats and beautifully flavored curries, it’s often packed. 

*Modesto Trattoria

1 Page Ave, Ste 138 

With a menu of scratch-made Italian favorites, including fresh pasta, woodfired pizzas and local beef and poultry dishes, Modesto is a chic dining option located in the historic Grove Arcade. 

Montford Rooftop Bar

199 Haywood St 

Mountain Madre

13 Walnut St

Old Europe Bistro

18 Broadway St 

Pack’s Tavern

20 S. Spruce St 

Plant

165 Merrimon Ave 

Posana Cafe

1 Biltmore Ave 

Pulp + Sprout

233 S. Liberty St 

The Rhu

10 S. Lexington Ave 

Rhubarb

7 SW Pack Square 

*Salsa’s

6 Patton Ave 

A favorite of locals, Salsa’s offers Mexican-Caribbean fusion food by chef and owner Hector Diaz, one of Asheville’s pioneering restaurant owners. Check out the burritos and paella, along with fresh seafood dishes. 

The Social Lounge

29 Broadway St 

Sovereign Remedies

29 North Market St, #105 

*Strada Italiano

27 Broadway St

This award-winning downtown restaurant evokes the feeling of an old-world trattoria, with multiple dining rooms and a rooftop space that can accommodate parties of up to 18 without a private booking. 

Table

18 N. Lexington Ave 

Thirsty Monk

92 Patton Ave 

Tupelo Honey Cafe

12 College St 

*Twisted Laurel

130 College St

With a beautiful and spacious dog-friendly patio, Twisted Laurel has a casual vibe and attracts a crowd of both visitors and locals. Its menu is best described as Mediterranean-inspired comfort food. 

*Wicked Weed Brewpub

91 Biltmore Ave

Visitors flock to Wicked Weed’s brewpub for its award-winning beer, but the restaurant is equally impressive. With a selection of elevated pub fare, the menu is hearty and creative. 

Zambra

85 W. Walnut St 

*Zella’s Deli

48 College St

This New York-style deli offers a wide selection of hot and cold sandwiches, along with meats and cheeses sold by the pound, and crowd-pleasing sides like pasta and potato salads. 

White Labs Kitchen & Brewery

172 S. Charlotte St 

 

EAST ASHEVILLE 

Black Bear BBQ

800 Fairview Rd 

Copper Crown

1011 Tunnel Rd 

Creekside Taphouse

8 Beverly Rd 

Okie Dokies Smokehouse

2375 US Hwy 70 

RendezVous

184 New Haw Creek Rd 

Ultimate Ice Cream

1070 Tunnel Rd 

WoodFire Bar & Grille

1450 Tunnel Rd

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NORTH ASHEVILLE 

828 Family Pizzeria

946 Merrimon Ave 

All Day Darling

102 Montford Ave 

Asheville Pizza and Brewing Co

675 Merrimon Ave 

Avenue M

791 Merrimon Ave 

Blue Ridge Dining Room at The Omni Grove Park Inn

290 Macon Ave 

City Bakery

88 Charlotte St 

Del Vecchios

333 Merrimon Ave 

Edison Craft Ales & Kitchen at The Omni Grove Park Inn

290 Macon Ave 

Green Sage Cafe

633 Merrimon Ave, Ste A 

Jettie Rae’s Oyster House

143 Charlotte St 

Little D’s

952 Merrimon Ave 

Luella’s Bar-B-Que

501 Merrimon Ave 

Root Down Kitchen

466 Riverside Dr 

Sunset Terrace at The Omni Grove Park Inn

290 Macon Ave 

Tall John’s

152 Montford Ave 

Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian

641 Merrimon Ave 

Vue 1913 at The Omni Grove Park Inn

290 Macon Ave 

 

RIVER ARTS DISTRICT 

12 Bones Smokehouse

5 Foundy St 

Grey Eagle Taqueria

185 Clingman Ave 

Grind AVL

346 Depot St 

 

SOUTH ASHEVILLE | SOUTH OF ASHEVILLE 

12 Bones Smokehouse

2350 Hendersonville Rd, Arden 

*Baked Pie Co

4 Long Shoals Rd, Ste A, Arden

A destination unto itself, Baked Pie Co creates scratch-made pies with seasonal ingredients and heavenly flavor combinations. The cafe offers pie slices, as well as a popular “pie flight.” 

Biscuit Head

1994 Hendersonville Rd 

Bistro at The Biltmore Estate

225 Winery Rd 

The Cantina

10 Biltmore Plaza 

Cedric’s Tavern at The Biltmore Estate

1 Lodge St 

Chef Michael’s Catering

Fletcher

Corner Kitchen

3 Boston Way 

Deerpark at The Biltmore Estate

65 Deer Park Rd 

Dining Room at The Inn on The Biltmore Estate

1 Antler Hill Rd 

Farm Burger

1831 Hendersonville Rd, Suite 100 

Fork Lore

43 Town Square Blvd 

Green Sage Cafe

1800 Hendersonville Rd 

Hillman Beer

25 Sweeten Creek Rd 

PB & Jay’s Cafe

3445 Hendersonville Rd, Fletcher 

Red Stag Grill

11 Boston Way 

Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack

3749 Sweeten Creek Rd, Arden 

Stable Cafe at The Biltmore

1 Approach Rd 

Thirsty Monk

2 Town Square Blvd. Suite 170 

Tupelo Honey Cafe

1829 Hendersonville Rd 

Village Pub

100 Fairview Rd 

Village Social at The Biltmore Estate

445 Winery Rd 

Village Wayside Bar & Grille

30 Lodge St 

Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian

1981 Hendersonville Rd 

Well Bred Bakery South

6 Boston Way 

 

SOUTH SLOPE 

Buxton Hall Barbecue

32 Banks Ave 

Funkatorium

147 Coxe Ave 

Pie.Zaa

46 Millard Ave 

Well Played Board Game Cafe

162 Coxe Ave, Ste 101 

 

WEST ASHEVILLE 

Biscuit Head

733 Haywood Rd 

Gan Shan West

285 Haywood Rd, Ste 20 

*Gemelli

70 Westgate Parkway

Open for lunch and dinner, Gemelli offers a well-curated menu of Italian dishes— everything from soups and salads to pastas and pizzas—with plenty of options for vegetarians and vegans. 

Haywood Common

507 Haywood Rd 

*Jargon

715 Haywood Rd

A popular hotspot in West Asheville, Jargon offers a creative Modern American menu using local ingredients that change with the seasons, earning the restaurant awards for both its food and wine list. 

Pizza Mind

285 Haywood Rd, Ste 10 

*Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack

1455 Patton Ave

Rocky’s attracts a loyal following with its legendary Nashville-style hot chicken, which is offered in a few different heat levels, including one that owner Rich Cundiff once described as “too damn hot.” 

*Sunny Point Café

626 Haywood Rd

A beloved West Asheville restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner—with a fantastic menu of locally sourced comfort food, including many ingredients from its own garden. 

Taco Billy

201 Haywood Rd 

Tastee Diner

575 Haywood Rd 

WALK

401 Haywood Rd 

The West End Bakery

757 Haywood Dr 

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OUTSIDE OF ASHEVILLE 

Louise’s Kitchen

115 Black Mountain Ave, Black Mountain 

*Twisted Laurel

10A South Main St, Weaverville

Described as the “Cheers of Weaverville,” this location of Twisted Laurel has a warm atmosphere with two full bars and booths available for lunch and dinner.

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