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Following is a list of restaurants, bakeries, cafes, and pubs in the Asheville area. Follow links for more information about specific establishments.

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Barley's Taproom
A renovated 1920s appliance store is home to Barley's Taproom inAsheville, North Carolina. This is the original Barley's that opened in1994. Located at 42 Biltmore Avenue, the 8,000 square foot space is inthe heart of the arts and entertainment district. The main floor housesthe restaurant and stage. 828-255-0504

Burgermeister's Kitchen & Tap
Located at 697 Haywood Rd in West Asheville. This chef-owned neighborhood burger joint serves beef, bison and veggie burgers, seafood, hearty sandwiches, made to order salads, homemade soups and offers a full bar. With a casual and fun atmosphere, you can come as you are. Open Lunch & Dinner 11:30 am-11pm Sunday-Thursday, 11:30am-1am Friday & Saturday. Closed Tuesdays. 828-225-2920

Vincenzo's Ristorante & Bistro
Vincenzo's offers an award winning menu, the best Italian wine list inAsheville, beautifully crafted desserts and a great selection of finecoffees. This romantic restaurant is completely smoke-free. Downstairs,The Bistro offers a wonderful line-up of live, talented musiciansproviding Jazz, Blues and Standards every night, seven days a week.Please call 828-254-4698 or visit www.vincenzos.com.

Zambra
Zambra, Asheville’s home for Spanish wine and tapas, has beenglowingly reviewed in Southern Living, The New York Times, The LosAngeles Times, The Boston Globe, and The Charlotte Observer; andfeatured on the Food Network. We feature the finest Iberian wines, andour dining room is widely recognized as the area's most beautiful. 828-232-1060.

Cakes by Jane
Cakes by Jane, founded in 1997, bakes and ships 9 flavors of SouthernCream Cheese Pound Cakes all over the world. Cakes by Jane has beenfeatured or recommended by the National Food TV Network, Bon AppetitMagazine, Southern Living Magazine and The Turner South Network's BlueRibbon Show. (828) 285-9292

Urban Burrito
Urban burrito is a true taste-of-Asheville with two great locations.The Urban Burrito features gourmet burritos, quesadillas, salads,tacos, nachos, and much more all for less than $6.99 per item. All foodis made fresh daily and served with an efficiency found nowhere else.The Urban Burrito is a casual dining experience with fun decor and thebest energy in town. The Urban Burrito has eating options for all ageranges including children. Don't miss this experience! 828-251-1921 & 828-277-2002

The Lobster Trap
Asheville's own fresh seafood restaurant and oyster bar. Come enjoy ourfun, open, casual atmosphere, fresh food, extensive wine list, fullbar, and friendly staff. Located at 35 Patton Avenue. 828-350-0505.

Red Rocker Inn
Our dining experience is unmatched by any in the region. We take pride in serving the finest quality ingredients in all of our selections, including our 10 homemade desserts. Your experience will begin with homemade soup, salad of the day, hot buttermilk biscuits and homemade applebutter. All entrees are specially prepared to order and served with our chef's choice of potato and vegetable. We prepare for the number of guests who have reservations with us, and often have to turn away those who would like to dine with us without a reservation, so please call for reservations. 136 North Dougherty Street, Black Mountain, NC 888-669-5991

Neo Burrito
Neo Burrito in west Asheville proudly offers fast, healthy food served with compostable wares and local ingredients. Neo Burrito uses its consumer voice to promote local businesses and bring about greater awareness in areas such as the environment and sustainability. Neo Burrito is open from 7am to 10 pm daily and serves breakfast lunch and dinner with local beer and friendly service.
Located at 1341 parkwood Road #106 Asheville NC 28806
(828) 225-4101

The Charlotte Street Grill and Pub
"Come experience our festive and intimate "European House" atmosphere in our English themed pub and grill." Large assortment of beers and wines, and a great menu featuring a broad selection of gourmet appetizers, salads, pastas, burgers, sandwiches, Quesadillas, seafood and steaks.
828-253-5348

Zen Sushi
Authentic Japanese cuisine, great specials and lunch combinations, andfeatures full dinner menu. Open daily seven days a week. Sunday throughThursday 11:30AM-10:00PM, and Friday and Saturday 11:30AM-10:30PM. Dinein or take out. 640 Merrimon Ave., second floor, suite #205, Asheville,NC.
(828) 225-6033, Fax (828) 225-6031

Tupelo Honey Café
Just opened new South location!!! Critics from Southern Living to The New York Times are salivating over this new twist on Southern cuisine. Dine inside the charming restaurant or amid the vibrant street life on the sidewalk while enjoying the distinctive beer and wine list. Breakfast entrees always available, and dining until 11 p..m. on weekends. Located downtown at 12 College St., and new South location at 1829 Hendersonville Road.
828-255-4863, South - 828-505-7676

Limones
Around the corner from the Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Asheville,Limones Restaurant provides an inspirational mix of Mexican-Californiancuisine along with inventive bar selections served by a warm,professional staff. Chef-owner Hugo Ramirez frequently changes themenu, featuring what is seasonal, fresh and local. Dinner specialiesinclude such entrees as grilled au natural rib-eye steak withhazelnut-ancho chile sauce, or Tequila-lime cured salmon withwatercress and avocado salad. Limones also features an impressiveSaturday & Sunday brunch with traditional selections such asMexican sweetbreads and house-made sausage, including chorizo. LunchFriday & Saturday 11:30-3:00. Sunday Brunch 11-3:00. 828-252-2327

Red Stag Grill at the Grand Bohemian Hotel
The Red Stag Grill emanates Old-World ambience with hand-hewn tables, oak flooring, and intimate lighting. The menu features a masterful blend of chops, game and traditional favorites - all with an emphasis on the freshest local ingredients complimented by an extensive wine list. The restaurant also includes a dramatic lounge for socializing while enjoying brilliantly prepared libations. Located in the Grand Bohemian Hotel.
(828) 398-5600

Roux
Roux features an innovative menu incorporating small plates and comfort food with a creative twist. The restaurant will use as much local food as possible, supporting the Hilton Asheville's commitment to sustainability. The menu features local farm fresh products prepared in a creative but simple fashion, blending the best of both the gourmet and southern comfort food worlds.

Neo Cantina
Neo Cantina presents handmade tex-mex favorites with a fresh twist . Located in Historic Biltmore Village, Neo Cantina’s atmosphere inside as well as on the spacious patio makes lingering over a pitcher of margaritas a must do while in the area. Weekend brunch, a Quick lunch, or tasty dinners Neo Cantina uses only the freshest ingredients sourced as locally as possible. 10 Biltmore Plaza, in the heart of Biltmore Village
(828) 505-7682

Bouchon
Bonjour y’all! Bouchon is a slice of France… right here inthe Blue Ridge Mountains. “Bouchon” is the French word forcork. It is also the colloquial expression for “bistro” inthe Lyon area of France. Chef/owner Michel Baudouin says, "I have fond memories of visiting the localbouchon with my friends while growing up in the Rhone Valley ofFrance… memories so comforting and so delicious, they’reworth sharing." 62 N. Lexington Ave. 828-350-1140

The Grove Park Inn Resort' Horizons Restaurant
Only the grandeur of the Inn itself can compare to this award-winningand elegant restaurant. Asheville's premier, formal dining experiencecan be found at Horizons. White linen service, fine china, and a wineselection beyond compare set the mood, while expertly prepared dishesby professional chefs will leave your palate pleasantly satisfied.Horizons features innovative, classic cuisine that has been recognizedby numerous awards including DiRoNA's Fine Dining Award, WineSpectator's Award of Excellence, and AAA's Four Diamond Award.
Toll Free 800-438-5800, 290 Macon Ave.,Asheville, NC 28804

Lomo Grill
Since 1995, Lomo Grill has won critical praise and a passionatefollowing. Owned and managed by Suzanne and Chef Ricardo Fernandez,Lomo blends the charm of a family bistro and the contemporary flair ofan award-winning restaurant. Featuring natural beef, seafood, pasta,locally grown fruits and vegetables, bakery and wine cellar. 828-452-5222

Laurey's Catering and Gourmet to Go
Come to Laurey’s for Lunch! Sit in our sunny café andenjoy “Gourmet Comfort Food.” Made-right here using locallygrown ingredients as much as possible. Enjoy muffins and coffee,wonderful salads, soups and sandwiches. Take home dinner to go. Andgive us a call for interesting and delicious catering of all kinds.Don’t Postpone Joy! ® 828-252-1500

The Laughing Seed Cafe
A completly vegetarian restaurant specializing in foods from around theworld. The dishes prepared here celebrate fresh vegetables combinedwith all natural and predominantly organic ingredients. 828-252-3445

Season's At Highland Lake Inn
Experience fine dining in a casual country setting at Season's at Highland Lake Inn. Fresh in-season organic vegetables, herbs, and edible flowers from our "garden to the plate" cuisine are grown on property. Recommended by Southern Living, Organic Style Magazine, & Asheville Citizen Times.
180 N. Highland Lake Road, Flat Rock, North Carolina,
828-696-9094

The Dining Room - Inn on Biltmore
Elegant. Romantic. Refined. With deliciously creative interpretationsof regional cuisine. Estate-raised beef and lamb. Mountain trout.Fresh-picked ingredients from our kitchen gardens. The wines ofBiltmore. White tablecloths. Fine china bearing the Vanderbilt "V."Beautiful views. Gracious service. The little luxuries and attention todetail that have always characterized Vanderbilt entertaining. Anevening in The Dining Room at the Inn on Biltmore is an evening toremember.

Jack of the Wood Brew Pub
Where the Smokey Mountains meet the British Isles. Handcrafted beers and wine & spirits. One of Asheville’s favorite places to come and relax, listen to music, and enjoy fresh, locally sourced pub fare. Menu offers a broad selection of delicious meals. Located below the Laughing Seed Restaurant at 95 Patton Avenue.
828-252-5445

Province 620
Voted best of 2003. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Open at 11A. M. on Sunday for brunch. Province 620 is a unique, upscale casualdining restaurant offering more than 100 menu selections includingAppetizers, Pasta, Seafood, Steaks, Salads, Sandwiches, and more. Ourmenu also features specialty dishes like our Cranberry Mandarin OrangeChicken , Ginger Sesame Seed Enrusted Salmon, and Mediterranean ShrimpPasta to name just a few choices, Full bar and great wine list, DailySpacials. 620 Hendersonville Road in South Asheville 828-277-0355

Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian
Vinnie’s features “Old School” neighborhood Italian food reminiscent of Brooklyn, the Bronx and the North End of Boston. Vinnie’s is casual and family friendly. The aromas of home cooked Italian food along with the rhythmic sounds of Martinis being shaken to chilling perfection sets the tone for a night of fun and laughter. The menu runs the gamut with classics like Lobsters Fra Diavalo, Chicken Parmesan, Sausage and Peppers, Veal Marsala and Linguini and Clams, Pizzas and Heros. Family style dining is also available.
641 Merrimon, Asheville, NC. 828.253.1077

Greenlife Deli
Greenlife is a full service natural foods store dedicated to bringingyou and your family the freshest and healthiest foods and productsavailable. No artificial flavors, colors, preservatives. The Greenlife Deli and Cafe offers indoor and outdoor seating, buffet and deli food service, and the food tastes out of this world! This upscalesupermarket features an expansive deli and buffet serving foods prepared by a half dozen highly skilled chefs.

Frankie Bones Restuarant & Lounge
A walk through the door into The Fabulous Frankie Bones Restaurant& Lounge takes you back to the carefree style of the early 1960'sand its restaurants in the big cities across America. At Frankie Bones,snappy sounds, high back burgundy leather booths, an award-winning menuand first class service are the recipe for an experience to remember.Frankie Bones offers lunch and dinner seven days a week and SundayBrunch on the weekends.
2 Gerber Road, Suite 101, Asheville, NC 28803
828.274.7111

Malaprop's Bookstore/Café
Find out why there's always so many people sitting in the cafe, andfind out why Peter Jennings calls it "the best little bookshop in theSoutheast." 828-254-6734.

Old School Subs & Salads
We are a family business that pride ourselves on using only the freshest of products. Our premium deli meat comes from one of the best in the industry, BOAR’S HEAD. We use only freshly baked bread and fresh produce bought at a local bakery and farmers market. We believe using only the freshest of ingredients will provide the best tasting subs & salads. Old School Style! (Meaning good, traditional subs and salads, nothing fancy) TAKE OUT & DELIVERY to your home or work, NO MINIMUMS, NO CHARGE.
63 Brook Street in Biltmore Village (828-277-7750)

Corner Stone Restaurant
Corner Stone restaurant is Family owned and operated and has been in business since 1997 . We take pride in providing our customers with the best dinning experience possible and serve only the freshest ingredients. Our customers come back for our hand cut steaks, fresh seafood, mouth watering, slow cooked, fall off the bone, baby back ribs, authentic Greek food, Incredible Greek Dressing, biscuits made form scratch and our Daily Specials. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Open seven days a week, Sunday -Thursday 6:30 AM -9:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 6:30-10:00 p.m. 102 Tunnel Road. 828-236-0201

Moose Cafe
The Moose Café is an award-winning country restaurant on thegrounds of the WNC Farmer’s market. They were in Southern LivingMagazine and have received numerous other awards for their commitmentto quality. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a weekfeaturing all of your southern favorites! Western North CarolinaFarmer's Market, 570 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC
828-255-0920

Deerpark Restaurant
This charming, rustic restaurant was originally an historic barndesigned by Richard Morris Hunt. Now transformed into a courtyardrestaurant with walls of windows, Deerpark Restaurant on BiltmoreEstate serves a generous array of Southern family-style dishes andAppalachian specialties. Our mouthwatering Sunday brunches offerbountiful choices. It's an excellent setting for family dining, withchildren nine and younger dining with you for free. Estate admission isrequired.

The Bier Garden
Located at 46 Haywood Street, inside the Haywood Park hotel atrium, TheBier Garden has been an Asheville favorite since 1994. We offer aselection of over 200 beers from around the world as well as your localmicro brewed favorites. To complement the largest selection of beer inWNC is a extensive food menu, including fine dining entrees, a pubmenu, late night menu , children's menu , wine menu and a full bar.Sunday brunch served 11:00 am -2 pm. 2 game rooms, 11 TV's and a 15foot TV to catch the big game! Open daily 11:00 am - 2:00 am. 828-285-0002

Chop House
Located in historic downtown Asheville at the newly opened Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, the Chop House features Asheville’s only signature steakhouse. This gourmet steakhouse is upscale and at the same time, comfortable and relaxed, serving high quality steaks with a wide selection of preparation methods for steaks and chops and accompaniments to go with each. Seafood, pasta entrees and a wide array of appetizers and salads are also available. This restaurant is the only one of it’s kind & features a cozy bar serving wine by the glass.Reservations are suggested for dinner.
Call 253-1852 and ask for Chop House reservations.




































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