This low-key mountain town has become a serious food destination.
Here are our picks for the best classic and up-and-coming restaurants.
This collection of local restaurantssome new and some oldare all worth a stopwhile in Asheville.
Find locally beloved bistro The Bull and Beggar next door to Wedge Brewing Co. along the French Broad River.Credit: Cameron Reynolds
And by 2022, it was awarded Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation.
Whatever you order, don’t miss the Matchstick Okra Fries.
This stylish yet relaxed restaurant is quickly becoming a go-to spot for locals.
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Eventually, the concept evolved into a brick-and-mortar space that opened in early 2023.
The menu is short, the vibe is casual, and there’s often a line.
It’s worth the wait.
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In 2022, the restaurant received the James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Hospitality.
Advance reservations are recommended, as this space fills up quickly.
Take a stroll through after your meal and admire what’s growing.
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The space’s deck, which overlooks the garden, can host private events and pop-up dinners.
Fleer’s seasonal and sophisticated Appalachian-inspired menu reads like a “who’s who” of farmers and purveyors.
This may sound humble, but the food is anything but.
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New Favorite: Gemelli
This all-day cafe offers something for everyone.
Located in West Asheville, Gemelli is the latest venture of Anthony Cerrato, the chef/owner behindSocial LoungeandStrada Italiano.
Lunch and dinner options include antipasti, pizza, and of course, house-made pasta.
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The namesake Gemelli pasta includes paprika noodles, lamb sausage, broccolini, lamb-anchovy butter, and grana padano.
Or just pop in for an afternoon espresso and something sweet from the pastry counter.
It’s all delicious.
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Dinner options include Braised Lamb Shanks with butternut squash puree and Prawn and Collard Green Gumbo.
Or stick to classics like chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, or steak and eggs.
you could’t go wrong.
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