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Artisanal Restaurant
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Very Expensive
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American
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5
(1571)
Artisanal Restaurant is open seasonally from May-October end. Contemporary American Fine Dining in a rustic yet elegant environment. Innovative and progressive thinking in a farm to table approach, only working with the highest quality ingredients. This warm environment offers the best food and wine with excellent service. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Private dining room adjacent to the wine cellar available for events. The only available menu is a pre-fix style, with 2-3 choices per course, $95/ guest. We do not offer a kids menu however kids prepared to order off our pre-fix menu are welcome. Our Dress Code is Business Casual. Collared shirts are required, jackets are preferred but not required for men. No shorts, distressed jeans, hoodies, hats, or sandals/flip flops. Please dress comfortably for the weather for outside seating. For our Allergy policy and menu choices, please go to artisanalnc.com
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Mehfil
Price: Moderate
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Indian
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4.9
(418)
Nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville, Mëhfil is a restaurant that brings you authentic Indian food in a beautifully relaxed atmosphere, decorated with authentic fabrics, carvings, and statues imported from India.
Come enjoy a casual meal with friends or a celebration with your loved ones. Either way, you'll be taken care of by our knowledgeable and friendly team. We take pride in what we serve and how we serve it - Great food and exceptional customer service.
*FOR PARTIES OF 9 OR MORE, PLEASE CONTACT THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY, HAVE A CREDIT CARD READY WHEN CALLING TO SET THE DEPOSIT*
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Andaaz - Asheville
Price: Expensive
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Indian
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4.9
(1174)
Andaaz is a fine dining restaurant with a unique story. A few friends got together and decided to open a restaurant with the aim of bringing authentic Indian cuisine to the Asheville area. The ambience showcases glimpses of Indian culture and the chefs are trained in India. We have variety of vegetarian, non-vegetarian signature dishes and fresh breads from our Tandoor.
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The Gamekeeper
Top-rated food
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Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.9
(3120)
You haven't fully experienced the Blowing Rock, NC region until you've dined at The Gamekeeper. It's a true gourmet restaurant with an engaging blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm.
Famous for an evolving menu that blends the traditional with the exotic, The Gamekeeper features a selection of perfectly prepared game plus a range of continental and American entrees.
Acclaimed chef and owner Ken Gordon brings tremendous warmth and skill to the table treating you more as friends than guests. You'll experience a meal to remember that includes fine wines, decadent desserts, and a generous serving of personal attention. You'll leave happy and impressed with a desire to return soon!
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Postero
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.8
(3303)
Fine food, wine and drinks, delivered with uncommon hospitality. A broad base of classic French Culinary Technique is the cornerstone for New American Cuisine, which is a true melting pot of cultures, ingredients, and techniques. We love the idea of applying modern day sensibilities to traditional recipes. Use great ingredients and treat them with respect for where they are from, how they are handled and who they are going to.
We do have two levels at our restaurant, please indicate in the notes section if you are not able to navigate the stairs and need to be seated downstairs.
For parties of 7 or more, a credit card is required to hold the table and a cancellation policy will be discussed when you make your reservation.
We do not offer a private dining area, outside seating, or catering. We are happy to make suggestions if that is what you are looking for!
Our Corkage Fee is $20/bottle & Non-Postero Food Fee is $4/person
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Reid's Cafe and Catering
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.8
(493)

Reid’s Cafe is located in beautiful Sugar Mountain, NC. We love the intentional, the specific, and the well-cared-for. We work closely with our local farms and purveyors to curate fresh, seasonal menus that feature regionally sourced meats, a rotation of fresh oysters and select seafood. All of our breads, pastas, and pastries are prepared in-house daily. Our Bar offers local beers, seasonal craft cocktails, and a well chosen wine selection. We are currently operating under all Covid-19 restrictions and following all CDC and local guidelines. The health and safety of our guests and our staff is our #1 priority. Outdoor reservations are by phone only. We look forward to seeing you.
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The Dining Room - Biltmore Estate
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Very Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.8
(2820)
A valid Biltmore admission ticket, Biltmore Annual Pass, or current overnight stay at The Inn, Village Hotel, or Cottages on Biltmore Estate is required to dine on the estate. Please inquire at Biltmore’s Reception and Ticketing Sales Center for evening access to the estate. All reservations for November 1 through January 7 can only be made by calling (828) 225-1699.
Located at the Inn on Biltmore Estate, indulge in elegant dining specializing in regional cuisine. Our culinary team invites you to enjoy our seasonal menus with beautiful views, and gracious service. We strive to support the local community through the use of sustainable agriculture.
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The Silo Cookhouse at The Horse Shoe Farm
Price: Expensive
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Farm-to-table
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4.8
(132)
The Silo Cookhouse offers a culinary farm to table journey set amidst the tranquility of the Farm’s eclectic dining room and the splendor of sweeping sunset views of Mt. Pisgah. We offer an a la carte menu, communal seating dinner service Wednesday-Saturday evenings. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, at 5:00 when our bar opens up! Please make your reservation time at the time you would like to be seated for dinner.
Our experience is a great chance to meet new people and make new friends! Our menu changes in accordance with the freshest, seasonal local ingredients.
GF/V/Kids Menu Options available upon request**
Our kitchen is not 100% allergen / nut free, so please take this in to consideration or call before booking if you have allergen concerns.
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Glass Onion - Weaverville, NC
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(2252)
Located in Quaint Downtown Weaverville, a Short Drive North of Asheville.
Glass Onion Serves Northern Italian Fare Simply Prepared Using Mostly Local, Organic & Sustainable Products From Area Farmers & Vendors.
Open for Dine-in Wed-Sun 5-8pm Last Seating is 8pm
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Newman's Restaurant
Great vibe
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Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.8
(459)
We are a farm to table fine dining restaurant in an elegant setting with fabulous views of the surrounding mountains. The 4-course price fixed dinner menu ($84.00, tax and gratuity not included) and 3 course brunch menu ($42.00, tax and gratuity not included ) that changes monthly and focuses on regional seasonal ingredients many of which come from our organic garden. Aaron Edwards is extraordinarily gifted in the culinary arts. Each item on every plate is uniquely prepared in an innovative way to deliver maximum sensual pleasure in both taste and appearance. With our friendly professional servers, incredibly beautiful setting and amazing food this is way more than fine dining. It's a true dining experience! Our Menu changes monthly based on what is available and in season at the time. Feel free to call us anytime and we can tell you exactly what is on the menu for that week.
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Canyon Kitchen
Price: Very Expensive
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American
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4.7
(1222)

Sometimes the magic of sharing a table with friends over fabulous food and wonderful wine can be elevated by a place. Canyon Kitchen has that impact. Canyon Kitchen uses local produce and organic selections from our own community gardens and the surrounding area to source our creative Appalachian cuisine. Our multi-course menu is offered a la carte and will change regularly, sometime daily, and is enhanced by an extensive wine list and fresh, seasonal cocktails. A $40 corkage fee will be charged for bottles up to 750ml.
We recommend that all parties arrive 30-45 minutes before their reservation to take in our beautiful meadow. Reservations of 6 or are subject to a $25 per person credit card hold that will only be charged if you cancel within 24 hours of reservation.
20% service charge is added automatically to each check to be distributed amongst our front line staff. We thank you in advance.
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Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(190)
In Season Hours.
Lunch: Wednesday - Saturday 11-5.
Dinner: Wednesday - Saturday 5 - 9.
Sunday Brunch: 10-3.
We are excited to welcome you to the Rocky Face Tavern, at Springdale Resort, with unobstructed views of Rocky Face Mountain and our front entrance offers sweeping views of Cold Mountain! Make your reservations now!
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The Purple Onion
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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American
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4.8
(162)
The Purple Onion was conceived in 1998. Susan envisioned a gathering place, which would reflect the gracious casual pace that has characterized Saluda for years; a third place, a neutral place, away from home or work, for friends and family to come together for great food, good conversation, and live music. With help from Stoney Lamar, her husband, a dedicated staff and many good friends the Purple Onion flourished with that vision as its guide. In 2020 Susan passed the torch to Chambli Stuber and Emily Lamar, who continue the legacy that Susan built over the last 21 years.
Located in Historic Saluda, with outdoor dining available and live music on Thursday night, The Purple Onion features a variety of ethnically inspired dishes with an emphasis on the Mediterranean’s simple and healthycuisine. The menu offers pizzas, pastas, seafood, vegetarian and meat dishes using locally raised trout and organic locally grown produce when available, antibiotic and hormone free meats and poultry.
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Bold Rock – Downtown Asheville
Price: Moderate
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Unspecified
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4.6
(31)
Explore what Bold Rock has to offer at our Downtown Asheville taproom. Join us for world-class cider, cocktails, beer, and a from-scratch food menu perfect for lunch, dinner, or happy hour! Plus, we offer a southern-style brunch every Saturday and Sunday.
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The Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop
Price: Moderate
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American
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4.7
(434)
In the 1950s, The Speckled Trout was a place to stop and fill up your gas tank. Now, you can fill up on fresh mountain trout, soup beans, and hoecakes and wash it down with local farm beer or fresh rosé. We explore the roots of Appalachian food and beverage culture and re-create it in our kitchen by preserving and reviving ingredients of our local heritage.
Join us at The Speckled Trout for a taste of locally sourced regional fare by Chef Michael Foreman and warm hospitality that will keep y'all coming back!

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Some of the area chefs in Asheville have nicknamed their town "Foodtopia" because of the area's well-known creative passion for great cuisine. Culinary experts throughout the entire western portion of North Carolina appear to have adopted this sentiment. Elegant fine dining establishments can be found alongside mid-priced luncheonettes. You can find a creative local deli for sandwiches, soups, and salads. Your hotel's dining area may turn out to be a five-star restaurant. Whether you're in Asheville or another Western North Carolina hub, there is no shortage of high-quality food choices. European flavors are popular; German schnitzel with spaetzle shows up on menus around town. Mexican fare is another plentiful option, and Caribbean spices have found a place in the Asheville area too. Many local menus provide vegetarian and vegan choices as well as gluten-free options.

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Celebrate special occasion at the best restaurants in Western NC. Our customers recommend Artisanal Restaurant, Ruth's Chris Steak House - Harrah's Cherokee Casino & Hotel and Brio Italian Grille - Cherokee - Cherokee Casino

As of October 3, 2023 there are 99 restaurants in Western NC. Filter by “outdoor dining”, “romantic” or “dog friendly”.

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