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Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn
Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn

Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.groveparkinn.com/sunset-terrace
  • Email: bookit@groveparkinn.com
  • Phone: (828) 252-2711 x7084
  • Hours of Operation: Sunset Terrace is open for lunch only, weather permitting beginning March 11th.

    Lunch: 11:30am-2:30pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: American, Steakhouse
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Entertainment: Free local entertainment is available daily in The Great Hall Bar, just outside of The Sunset Terrace.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Charlotte Street
  • Parking: Hotel Parking
  • Parking Details: As our Dining Guest, you will receive three hours of Self-Parking with our compliments or if you prefer to utilize Valet Services, you may do so for a charge of $15.

    Parking Rates
    Self-Parking: 0-3hrs Complimentary, 3-6hrs $10, 6-24hrs $15
    Valet: $15


A word from Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn
The Sunset Terrace is an outdoor restaurant, please dress accordingly.

Open for lunch and Dinner, Sunset Terrace is our iconic upscale, classic restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine, with an emphasis on hand cut steaks, seafood and regional favorites and an award winning wine… list. Located on the outdoor terrace of the 100 year old Main Inn, it offers … breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, a setting and experience that you will always remember.Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
  • Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
Diner Reviews
  • "The Sunset Terrace is an outdoor venue & we visited on a cloudy, windy day with temperatures in the low 60's. We had a quiet lunch since quite a few visitors to the 2013 National Gingerbread House Competition hosted at the Grove Park Inn opted to eat indoors. The terrace has an unobstructed view of the mountains and the golf course. The Sunset Terrace has large heaters along the roof and clear windscreens on the sides that do not face the mountains. The heaters kept us warm throughout lunch and the staff brought out large Grove Park Inn blankets for those that still felt the chill. I would encourage you to not be intimidated by the weather if you have a chance to have lunch on the Terrace"
    Dined on 12/3/2013
  • "My wife and I spent a week in Asheville, saving the Sunset Terrace for our final special meal. It was definitely worth it. Our table was ready, the staff was attentive, and the food was to die for. The steaks were the best we've had in a very long time; the potato baked perfectly, the asparagus delightful, the cocktails perfect, and the wine delicious. While the evening was pretty cold, the sky was clear, the view - both at sunset and into the night - was inspiring. The overhead heaters were adequate; and when my wife asked for a blanket for her legs, it arrived in a matter of minutes."
    Dined on 11/29/2013
  • "If you want an enjoyable lunch experience and are in the asheville, nc area; few things compare with the grove park inn."
    Dined on 11/17/2013
  • "My first time here. Great views. The food was delicious but they had a few problems getting meat cooked to the proper temperature. Our waitress was wonderful. They have some unique menu items which were just fabulous!"
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "I am a native but the Grove Park still is one of my favorite spots. Our family birthday celebration on Sunday afternoon was great. The view never ceases to amaze and the atmosphere of understated elegance make the Grove Park a very special gem in Asheville."
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "My husband and I ate dinner at Sunset Terrace for our anniversary. The view of course can't be beaten. The main courses were outstanding. The desert was good but the proportion of ice cream to apple pie was not optimal, not enough ice cream & too much crust. The service was very good and the ambiance was very nice. The Sunset Terrace was quite expensive. If this had not been such a special occasion we would not have chosen this restaurant as a place to dine. Still it deserves 4 stars."
    Dined on 10/22/2013
  • "Best food I've ever eaten, the filet was so tender and amazingly cooked. Beautiful view, great service, expert servers, Nest restaurant experience I've ever had. Pricey but well worth it."
    Dined on 11/7/2013
  • "View is over the top especially at sunset! My filet was exceptional as well as the beet salad! We enjoyed a wonderful dinner...our 4th time from Texas."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "I took my girlfriend here this weekend. It was a very special occasion, as I was proposing to her later that evening. The scenery was spectacular and breath-taking. The food was excellent. It is pricey, and items are alacarte, but very good. The scenery is stunningly beautiful. The view of the city is amazing. It was a bit cold but the heaters and the blanket were adequate to alleviate the chill."
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "Me and my husband with our 14 year old daughter enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the Grove Park Inn during a recent visit to Asheville. We have nothing but wonderful memories. The experience from the host to our service to the food was beautiful. We ate outside on the huge patio under special heaters that allowed us to sit outside on a chilly night and remain comfortable! Our party enjoyed the crab cake, wedge salad, grilled asparagus, filet and lamb. Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly. We highly recommend The Grove Park Inn and the Sunset Terrace restaurant!"
    Dined on 11/3/2013
  • "The Sunset Terrace at Omni Hotels' grand old dame Grove Park Inn is something to be cherished. The view of Asheville and the surrounding mountains is spectacular. I've also had the pleasure of dining there during a quick summer storm and it was surreal to watch the clouds and rain roll across the vista. This is a traditional steakhouse and the menu is set up as such. Expect exquisite appetizers and entrees along with sides to be shared. Prices reflect the quality of view, service and delectable food. The service is top notch. Very attentive servers will ensure your visit is exactly as you wish."
    Dined on 8/6/2013
  • "As a fine dining establishment, we were very disappointed in the food. We were surprised that the restaurant served biscuits as the bread at a fine dining restaurant. The salads were good. One entree was scallops - they were OK - it had a slice of cooked bacon laying across the top of the scallops - the bacon was too sweet. Having biscuits and bacon made us wonder if we were getting breakfast leftovers. My wife ordered the trout with sautéed spinach and potatoes - this dish was flavorless and was sent back to the kitchen. For a replacement order, she received shrimp scampi fettuccini, which was tasty. Dessert was the knife and fork chocolate cake was a large portion, however, the cake was dry and the ice cream was not creamy."
    Dined on 10/30/2013
  • "Overpriced, Valet parking was $15 no sign to warn you and then they added a surcharge on your dining bill not the place for me.I have dined in better for less will never be back"
    Dined on 8/20/2013
  • "Held a 70th birthday party for my wife and her family on the Sunset Terrace.... Every dish served with excellent, the waiters went out of their way to ensure that everything was handled perfectly. The sunset was pretty much non-existent because of heavy cloud cover but the view across the mountains, both before and after dark, was breathtaking anyway.... Everyone in the party was completely blown away by the experience (and believe me the New Jersey people Never have a nice thing to say about anything so that's quite an accomplishment for the restaurant.) Go - - You'll love it."
    Dined on 10/28/2013
  • "It was our first visit to Asheville. Quite a chilly night for eating outdoors on the Sunset Terrace, but we braved it. The inn had the heaters cranking and offered blankets (but we did not need them). Dinner was really nice. All the food was great, except the ribeye was a bit disappointing. Otherwise, delish. Like the sharing options. Ben, our waiter, was awesome :) Funny, great service (hope he gets his book published), and Mom and Dad, you should be really proud of him. Sitting amongst those great stones was really cool. I would return even though it was expensive. Thanks"
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "there are 2 levels. one for dining and one for just drinks and appetizers. we dined. it was a beautiful fall day with all the colors and a view for miles. it was around 55 degrees. there are industrial sized heaters running the length of the terrace. they're mounted in an inconspicuous way so the ambiance hasn't been compromised at all. they don't blow hot air either but simply radiate heat. there were also blankets if we wanted. the menu was varied, the food was exceptional, our waitress friendly and knowledgeable. this is my 2nd visit and I'm already wanting to go back. the hotel is welcoming and encourages folks to wander, sit by the fire, or hang out on the sunset terrace. we weren't guests of the hotel and it didn't matter."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "Sunset Terrace dining experience was excellent. Service was outstanding. Food preparation was perfect. OUtdoor heating was just the right temperature. Entrees are ala carte at approximately $30-$50."
    Dined on 10/27/2013
  • "It was a brisk day and the heaters should have been closer or stronger, we were too cold to truly relax. Other than that I would absolutely recommend this restaurant, wonderful food, excellent service."
    Dined on 10/25/2013
  • "Outside heaters make fall evening dining a treat & some seating gives wonderful sunset view. Trout & Scallop plates were hot & delicious. Choc cake was large enough to share & delicious with mug of hot chocolate. Hope to return."
    Dined on 10/21/2013
  • "Service was excellent from the moment we arrived. We had the trout for lunch which was very good."
    Dined on 10/24/2013
  • "We had relatives in from Chicago and thought the Inn (we have been many times) would be a perfect place to dine and take in the colors and the four of us were not disappointed! Giant heaters kept us cozy and if one needs it just ask for one of the large blankets to use! Great selection of entrees for every palette. Exceptional views and great food and service! Just Go:)"
    Dined on 10/24/2013
  • "We wanted a special place to celebrate my Mom's 87th birthday and this definitely hit the spot! A leisurely two hour lunch looking at the mountains, reminiscing, great food and a lovely complimentary dessert. So lovely!"
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "After reading about the menu selections online, my wife and I were disappointed to find such a limited entree selection. The two gentlemen eating beside us were commenting about the same thing."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "We were disappointed this year. Several things have changed. For example, my husband's favorite-once-in-a-year-dish no longer exists. In fact, the entire restaurant is now a "steak house". The dining was much more fine and varied before. This year, what we had was just okay, not "eye-closing amazing" like before. Also, they used to have menus that lit up so that you could see the $100 meal you were ordering. This year people were using their smart phones to see! The battery operated candles on the tables do not put off enough light when the sun goes down and we were eating in the dark. We understand the menu may be subject to change, but the quality of service (our waitress spoke so LOUDLY!), and ambiance did not need to dive."
    Dined on 10/19/2013
  • "We went for lunch with friends. The whole experience was terrific. The food was outstanding (the biscuits were fantastic), the view was worth the trip and the wait staff couldn't have been more friendly and attentive. Just a great place to dine. I'm sure we'll be back on our next trip to N.C."
    Dined on 10/19/2013
  • "I am a big steak eater, and the Ribeye I had was fabulous, well aged. My wife had Salmon and she said it was the best she's had. I would highly recommend this restaurant, but is pricey. Dress warm if you go in the spring or fall. They have radiant heat, but if it is cool and there is a breeze, it would be a bit chilly."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Of course it's high priced, you're at the Grove Park Inn overlooking the valley. You pay the price for the location. The Oscar treatment for the steak was terrible. Crab portion small, asparagus portion small, bernaise sauce thin and hardly there, also it was served on the side. Oscar should be alternating crab meat and asparagus spears ON the steak drenched in sauce...it was not like that. $45 for a 14oz rib high is off the charts and the Oscar was $12 more. $57+tax+tip is off the charts even for this view. And about the setting: You can't change a wonderful view but GPI lets tourists wander all over the place so within your view you see people in baseball caps and wife beaters walking around like dumb-struck zombies. High price/ low class"
    Dined on 10/22/2013
  • "What a great spot to celebrate or have a romantic and intimate dinner. Our server was fabulous and made sure our party of 6 never had to ask for anything, very attentive. Most of our party had steaks, and they were all cooked as ordered and sizable portions. I had the Eye of Tuna, cooked med rare, it was excellent, a definite repeat. The side dishes were very generous portions, enough for 2+ and the salads are splitable. Watching the sunset from the terrace was fabulous and made the experience very unique."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "We were there to celebrate my daughter-in-laws birthday. I have visited many times but they had not. I must say that they loved it. The food was excellent and the mountain view spectacular. It was a little chilly that day and our waiter brought her a blanket. He also delivered 3 macaroons with happy birthday written in chocolate. Just can't say enough about how wonderful it was."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "We always visit the Grove Park Inn on our visits to Asheville and eat @ The Sunset Terrace. Since bought out by Omni the prices were very high. Understand we would pay a premium for the fabulous view but it is now very expensive for very good food but not great food! They need to be more realistic for the offerings."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Great for adults not great choices for children. Although the food was wonderful I was disappointed to see that the children's menu consisted of chicken fingers, grilled cheese and PB&J. As always the view and Great Hall are wonderful. Love the Grove Park Inn."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "This is a restaurant with a lovely view but the restaurant allows anyone and their mother to stop in for a look at the view. This makes for an ambience that is way too noisy and busy. I felt like a person trying to enjoy a romantic dinner in the middle of a zoo. The food was ok but obviously, they increase the price because of the view without enhancing the quality. I wish that I would have eaten at a quieter restaurant and just stopped by the Grove Park to take pictures...since that's what everyone else seems to do."
    Dined on 10/20/2013
  • "Excellent evening. Beautiful with very high quality steakhouse food. Took teenage children and they loved it as well. Pricey but worth it!"
    Dined on 10/19/2013
  • "Great evening - beautiful view - beautiful weather - and amazing food! Service was fantastic and the staff is wonderful. Great splurge to indulge in...."
    Dined on 10/19/2013
  • "The service and food were outstanding and the view was spectacular. We would recommend this restaurant to anyone."
    Dined on 10/11/2013
  • "Wonderful view, great but very expensive restaurant. Best for special occasions when price is not a consideration. Hotel is historic and interesting."
    Dined on 10/15/2013
  • "Perfect meal, with the perfect view. Amazing service. Awesome atmosphere. 3 days later, we are still talking about how good the meal was. Can't wait to go back!"
    Dined on 10/15/2013
  • "We always take visitors to the Grove Park Inn's (GPI) Terrace for lunch. The view of the mountains from the Terrace is spectacular and the meal never disappoints. We were concerned about the new ownership and if they would provide the same experience. Our server, Lori, greeted us by name and welcomed our guest. Staff are still attentive and knowledgeable & the food continues to be excellent. The GPI replaced the bread with large fresh biscuits with butter and honey, we thought they were a good change. We finished with the apple cobbler - it was the size of a small pie with a scoop of ice cream as large as a baseball. After, we walked through the GPI & noted the changes have maintained the classic feel, we will continue taking guests."
    Dined on 10/13/2013
  • "I booked the table back in August for October 9th (my wife's birthday). Upon checking in to the hotel on October 7th I immediately went to see the restaurant hostess to confirm the reservation and to ask if we could have a specific table. I was told that the restaurant would not hold specific tables. When we arrived for our table on the 9th I noticed that the type of table we wanted was available and asked the hostess if we could have it. I was told that "it was being reserved for a VIP". What is wrong with this picture? The view is spectacular but I can't say much else that is positive. I hope you have better luck with a table if you choose to eat here."
    Dined on 10/10/2013
  • "I visited the Grove Park Inn to enjoy a nice meal with the girlfriend. The view, food, and service were excellent! My special request to sit near the edge of the terrace was granted, which meant a lot. It was a little chilly, even with the heaters running overhead, so do bring a sweater or jacket for dinner service!"
    Dined on 10/15/2013
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Diners' Choice Awards
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  • Best Ambiance
  • Romantic
  • Asheville Winners
  • Best Ambiance
  • American
  • Great for Lunch
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