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Artisanal Restaurant, Banner Elk, NC

Artisanal Restaurant

4.9 (1800)
$50 and over
American
1200 Dobbins Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for fine wines
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 5-6 choices per course, $105/ guest plus a service fee. 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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 898-5395
  • Website
    http://www.artisanalnc.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Bill Greene
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is located adjacent to the wine cellar. For smaller events, 16 or less, the cellar is the best option. For larger parties, up to 65 guests, a restaurant buy-out is an option. Minimums are required for events. Fixed menus are planned with the chef to accommodate guest preferences.
  • Location
    1200 Dobbins Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604
  • Neighborhood
    Banner Elk
  • Cross street
    Hwy 184
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment may be available on occasions
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,800 people are saying

Artisanal Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Overall

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Food

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Service

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Ambiance

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Best Value

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Innovative

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for fine wines

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Romantic

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for special occasions

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Artisanal Restaurant offers a delightful dining experience with "always amazing food" and "spectacular service." Its creative dishes are "on par with Michelin starred restaurants." Guests enjoy the "beautiful atmosphere" and attentive staff. Ideal for special occasions, Artisanal is praised for its "exquisite" meals and "impeccable" service.
1,800 Reviews

  1. shelly

    Philadelphia County1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful evening! The birthday treat they give was out of this world!

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  2. Jeff

    Asheville / Western North Carolina3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in the area. The food was superb. The service and atmosphere are great! I will be back if I can get another reservation.

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  3. Susan

    Coastal Georgia34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous dinner. It’s one price but you get an appetizer, main meal and dessert. Such a pretty restaurant on the porch watching the creek and aspen trees. Attentive service and it’s a real treat to come here every year.

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  4. Maria VIP

    Asheville / Western North Carolina24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely spectacular meal. We dine out frequently in major metropolitan areas, and the creativity and quality of each course are on par with some of the Michelin starred restaurants we’ve dined at. Great service and beautiful atmosphere.

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  5. Dick VIP

    Asheville / Western North Carolina8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a first class experience! Food, ambience, service, all impeccable. A must if you’re visiting the area.

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  6. James VIP

    Las Vegas3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been 2 years since my last visit. This has become a Birthday tradition. The food and experience are exceptional!

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  7. Richard

    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing food and prepared to perfection! Like many I’ve I had the good fortune to eat at many outstanding restaurants around the world and my experience at Artisanal would give them all a run for their money! The staff are exceptional including our waitresses Spenser!

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  8. Mark

    South Carolina5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food & beverage was awesome! We had a wonderful dinning experience! Service staff was outstanding all the way to the Valets!

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  9. Josie

    Charlotte2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was fantastic and the food was even better! Worth the price every occasion.

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  10. Abigail

    San Francisco Bay Area1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome experience from start to finish! The yeast rolls were amazing!

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FAQs

Artisanal Restaurant is rated 4.9 stars by 1800 OpenTable diners.

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  5. Banner Elk

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Artisanal Restaurant

1200 Dobbins Rd, Banner Elk, NC 28604

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hwy 184
  • Neighborhood
    Banner Elk
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Bill Greene
  • Entertainment
    Entertainment may be available on occasions
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.artisanalnc.com/
  • Phone number
    (828) 898-5395
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room is located adjacent to the wine cellar. For smaller events, 16 or less, the cellar is the best option. For larger parties, up to 65 guests, a restaurant buy-out is an option. Minimums are required for events. Fixed menus are planned with the chef to accommodate guest preferences.
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