Asheville Restaurants

Because of the large number of visitors to Asheville and the many upscale retirees who've moved here, the city has a dining scene that's much more vibrant and varied than its size would suggest. You'll find everything from Greek to Vietnamese, Nepalese to Southern soul food, and barbecue to sushi. Asheville has more vegetarian restaurants per capita than any other city, and there are local coffeehouses on many corners. Most of the city's many craft breweries also serve food.

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  • 1. Jargon

    $$$$

    This charming intimate space features handmade shadow-box art from the 1950s, a collection of mirrors, and retro lava lamps above the bar. The menu is equally eclectic, with small and large plates, including deep-fried deviled eggs, calamari in a garlic marinara sauce, roasted octopus with fava beans, duck and andouille gumbo, elk meatballs, and trout with fennel.

    715 Haywood Rd., Asheville, North Carolina, USA
    828-785–1761

    Known For

    • Creative takes on traditional dishes
    • Craft cocktails like the Ice Breaker
    • Outdoor courtyard
  • 2. Rhubarb

    $$$$ | Downtown

    A regular on "top restaurants of the South" lists, Rhubarb brings a dose of creative cuisine and local sourcing to a prime location on Pack Square, in a setting that is a charming mix of rusticity and utilitarianism. Hyperimaginative chef-owner John Fleer, a multiple James Beard Award finalist, relishes the unusual, such as rabbit-leek rillettes, octopus salad, and lobster corn dogs. Rhubarb has a little bakery and café, the Bru, around the corner at 10 South Lexington Street. Chef Fleer also operates the Benne on Eagle soul food restaurant at 35 Eagle Street, which mixes traditional Appalachian and Lowcountry cooking.

    7 S.W. Pack Sq., Asheville, North Carolina, 28801, USA
    828-785–1503

    Known For

    • Palate-challenging, creative menu
    • James Beard Award--finalist chef-owner John Fleer
    • Fixed-price Sunday dinner served at communal tables

    Restaurant Details

    Rate Includes: Closed Tues.
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