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Zambra Restaurant Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Elegant
  • Website: http://www.zambratapas.com
  • Email: zambra@skyrunner.net
  • Phone: (828) 232-1060
  • Hours of Operation: Open for Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 5:30pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Tapas / Small Plates
  • Executive Chef: Adam Bannasch
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Entertainment: Live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 8PM.

Getting there

  • Cross Street: Haywood Street
  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: We do not have our own lot but there are parking garages close by...
A word from Zambra Restaurant
Zambra is a gypsy dance of celebration, Arabic for 'flute', a wild bird, flamenco danced at a family gathering, a Moorish festival. Zambra is a group of talented people in Asheville, NC creating a feast for the senses. We create contemporary twists on the food of Spain and North Africa, and serve… hundreds of wines from the land of the sun, the Iberian peninsula and all over the world. Zambra is a tapas bar and restaurant in downtown Asheville!Continued
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
  • Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
  • Diners' Choice WinnerHot Spot
Diner Reviews
  • "Good assortment of small plate items on the menu. Impressive wine list with notable high end reds but also includes decent economical house wines. Read somewhere this was a great romantic spot, but not in my opinion. The place was packed with a steady turnover of diners all night long. That aside, very happy with our dining experience. "
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "We always try to come to Zambra when we're in Asheville. The food is always interesting and doesn't disappoint. The music is quiet and doesn't interfere with conversation. The service is friendly and usually professional. The ambience is fun. "
    Dined on 4/15/2014
  • "Great food, service, and environment! The food selection was vast with wonderful daily specials to choose from. House cocktails were good as well with a few very good selections, others not so much. We would recomend this place to stop in and have dinner while in Ashville."
    Dined on 4/13/2014
  • "First time there- excellent food and a fun dining experience . Going back for sure"
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "Table waw not ready had to wait a while. When table was ready sat right next to band. Was unable to sit at any of the empty table's because certain tables were already spoken for. That would have been nicce have known. Also tapa sizes are smaller than normal"
    Dined on 4/12/2014
  • "My wife and I always come here whenever we are in town. Great romantic spot."
    Dined on 4/11/2014
  • "Our whole family always looks forward to eating at this restaurant, whether we're in Asheville for one night or a week. it never fails to deliver although finding accessible parking, at the peak of the season, can be challenging."
    Dined on 4/6/2014
  • "First visit-food was great and it was served with a great smile. Love the decor."
    Dined on 4/5/2014
  • "I love the tapas ambiance, the music, the atmosphere, y those fine wines españoles."
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "We came with a bit of reservation and left knowing that we will come back again. Really enjoyed the different varieties of things to eat and not getting them in excess. We are both 80 years old and hope we can still come when we are 90!!"
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "My friend and I dined here while on vacation in Asheville after reading many reviews. Being a tapas restaurant is perfect for sharing and being able to try various things. We settled on the arugula salad, sesame scallops, pomegranate pork spring roll, and a daily special of fried quail with chipotle grits. Everything was delicious but the scallops were exceptional, quite possibly one of the better bites of food I've had recently. We also got the banana peanut butter flan for dessert and each got a glass of the house sangria (very sweet, but delicious). This restaurant is reasonably priced, the entire meal including tip came to $70.00 and we were stuffed. It might be pricier if males are involved though :). I definitely recommend!"
    Dined on 4/4/2014
  • "Many unusual selections-everything we shared was delish!"
    Dined on 3/31/2014
  • "Great service and food, our server Carin was excellent and attentive. This is a great restaurant later in the evening for a couple or a small gathering."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "Zambra has remained in my top 3 to 5 restaurants in Asheville since we moved here in 2009. The menus are great and you can always find something you like and something new you want to try. The floating, changing menus are my favorite part. There is always some new combination of flavor that is outstanding. My wife and I have been here probably 12 times over the past 4-5 years. It never disappoints, the service is always friendly and good, and the food is consistently good."
    Dined on 3/26/2014
  • "We went on the recommendation of a neighbor. The regular and special menus had some good choices. The wine list is both Spanish and Californian. We had a very nice tempranillo. The sesame encrusted scallops are my favorite."
    Dined on 4/1/2014
  • "This restaurant continues to amaze us. It's always changing daily menus and the regular menu are filled with delicious gems that are always fresh and exquisitely served. A must for any visit to Asheville."
    Dined on 3/31/2014
  • "Amazing food and ambience. One of the best date spots in Asheville."
    Dined on 3/28/2014
  • "My wife and I ate here on 3/29/14. The food was fantastic the waitress. I believe her name was Corinne. She was spot on with everything and made our experience perfect. I was very pleased with the slection the atmosphere and quality. THANK YOU ZAMBRA's! We will be back!"
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "this place will rock your culinary world in so many ways! everything is on point, from food to service! LOVE it!"
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "I have been to this place before and loved it! And took my husband for the first time because he had never been here and he LOVED IT! And wants to bring friends to it now and says that the food was Awesome! :)"
    Dined on 3/29/2014
  • "Paradise in fine cuisine. But don't tell anyone. Keep it a secret. Already too many people know that it is one of the best dining spots on the planet."
    Dined on 3/27/2014
  • "Zambra's is one of our absolute all time favorite restaurants. It is perfect for a romantic evening full of great food, good drinks and the perfect ambiance (just wished they stayed open later). We have never had a single thing to complain about until our last visit. The server seemed pre-occupied or uninterested in serving us or something. She would appear for a quick second to take an order (and would walk away before we were finished talking/ordering) and then would disappear for long bouts of time. She could have served me at least 3 more cocktails (and in turn would have had a higher check for us which means a bigger tip). We will return in hopes that this was just an off night."
    Dined on 3/13/2014
  • "A friend and I were finally able to cross this place off our list of places to eat in Asheville this past weekend. We ordered 3 dishes and the bread (which was awesome). Unfortunately we only ended up eating 2 dishes because 1 of them was taking a very long time and we eventually decided to leave. We tried the brussels sprouts and scallops. Both dishes were great!"
    Dined on 3/22/2014
  • "My husband and I always go to Zambra when we visit Asheville and, this time was the absolute best meal we have had there. We knew a newer tapas restaurant opened in town and, hoped that Zambra was still "on top of their game." Well, not only are they still the best tapas restaurant in town but, they seemed to have brought everything to another level. My hubby and I are pretty die hard foodies but, this meal really blew us away. One of the top five best meals I've ever had. Everything was perfect from the food to the service and the romantic atmosphere. I literally cannot wait to return to Zambra!"
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "Dark cave/grotto-like atmosphere grabbed our attention as did the wonderful variety of small plates. Attentive but not invasive service. We had a great time here for our first visit to Asheville."
    Dined on 3/17/2014
  • "I have been to Zambra's several times and always have an amazing meal. The food, service and atmosphere are wonderful!"
    Dined on 3/21/2014
  • "Not only were the tapas all delicious, but the specials of the day were very unusual things that you will definitely not find on most menus. Top quality food in a beautiful atmosphere. Absolutely loved it."
    Dined on 3/19/2014
  • "Zambras serves wonderfully presented and tasting tapas. We went there for our wedding anniversary on the recommendation of a friend and we loved it. Our table was in a little corner by ourselves, so it was mostly quiet and very romantic. It might have been harder for me to hear in the larger room. The food tasted even better than it looked. Excellent all the way!"
    Dined on 3/17/2014
  • "This restaurant continues to amaze with innovative dishes that change regularly and are so much more than presentation."
    Dined on 3/19/2014
  • "Wonderful food and a large variety of tapas to share. Generous enough to split salads that are tasty combinations of greens, fruits, nuts and cheeses. Nice wine list by the glass. Enjoyed the whole experience!"
    Dined on 3/16/2014
  • "Fun atmosphere, Interesting and delicious small plate options that were fun to share with adventurous friends. Excellent wine choices"
    Dined on 3/17/2014
  • "We went to Zambra before the symphony. Lots of other people had the same idea, but the staff were apparently used to the pre-symphony crowd. Our service was efficient and timely, without being rushed, and the food, as always, was delicious. We go there frequently and have never been disappointed."
    Dined on 3/15/2014
  • "Love, love, love this place. The tapas were exceptional!!! I cannot wait to visit again! It is a very romantic atmosphere, great for a date night. Zambas noise level is very quiet...my only issue is that my friend and I were set right next to a table which soon became filled by a group of about 6 or 7 and the mother had been drinking and the whole family was a little loud, but it was no big deal. Obviously, this is not Zambra's fault. I recommend this to everyone!! So delishious! And the waitress was so, so nice and helpful."
    Dined on 2/28/2014
  • "The seasonal menu is extensive and always varied. Despite being there in every season over the past year and eating mostly from the seasonal menu, the food is always consistently delicious. Service ranges between good and excellent, depending on how busy they are. Worth it."
    Dined on 3/13/2014
  • "Great decor most tapas were very good. quail is excellent potatoes excellent chick peas plain tofu above average very good service"
    Dined on 3/14/2014
  • "I took my boyfriend here for his birthday on March 12th and it was amazing. They were super friendly and informative about the menu and options. The brussel sprouts were insanely good and the flour less chocolate torte was to die for. We had a blast."
    Dined on 3/12/2014
  • "We were a little nervous about having tapas because it's usually way overpriced for very little food. But this place is fantastic! The portions were more than adequate and the food was creative and delicious. I recommend you order one plate at a time. We ordered 3 for each of us and it was way too much at one sitting. The dessert is fantastic as well. Not crazy about their wine by the glass options but overall it was a very good experience."
    Dined on 3/9/2014
  • "We had a great experience! We always go with several people and order lots of tapas plates to apss aroudn a share so that everyone gets to try a little of everything. The service is excellent! This will continue to be a favorite!"
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "We wanted to go to a tapas/small plates restaurant in Asheville but out first choice which was Curate was fully booked so we decided to try Zambra. The atmosphere is great, the restaurant is very nice inside, however, we were really disappointed on the food. We ordered 4 different dishes including the pork belly, gnocchi, bistro filet and duck breast and they were all very bland and not warm enough. Also, the service was very poor. Our waitress didn't explain how the tapas style worked and every time something was brought to our table it dropped and left unexplained. We tried Curate the following day and the food and service were much better."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Our third visit. Salad with creamy cheese, Granny Smith apples, was fresh and very good, delicious dressing. Our server, Corinne, was very attentive, had great recommendations, and was careful about my food allergy, which was much appreciated. Our lamb and trout plates had wonderful flavors and were cooked perfectly, very moist. Flourless chocolate torte with cashews, chambord, and salt was a great ending. Neighbors at the next table highly recommended the crispy brussels sprouts."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
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Diners' Choice Awards
  • Asheville / W. North Carolina Winners
  • Best Ambiance
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic
  • Most Booked
  • Asheville Winners
  • Best Overall
  • Best Ambiance
  • Hot Spot
  • Notable Wine List
  • Romantic
  • Most Booked
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