Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Asheville

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best value restaurants in Asheville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Ascot Club Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (58)

$30 and under

American

Waynesville

About the restaurant

Located inside the clubhouse, The Ascot Club Restaurant is a boutique restaurant and bar featuring seasonal menus from Chef Paul Young, weekly specials, and of course delicious food! Guests can enjoy their meal inside the clubhouse or sitting outside on the terrace during beautiful mountain view sunset.

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Greg

Dined on Sep 18, 2024

Always a great experience. A shout out to Tessa and Kiera for their attention to detail and always staying on top of everything.

Mehfil

4.9

4.9 (553)

$30 and under

Indian

Asheville

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville, decorated with carvings, and statues imported from India. Mëhfil brings you authentic Indian food in a beautifully relaxed atmosphere.
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 - Good Food and Great Service. We also offer takeout, delivery, catering and in Jul 2023 we have added Mow, Mehfil on Wheels, a food truck serving Mehfil food. Mow is a regular at the local breweries and can even come in to your neighborhood. Our signature dishes include the lamb chops, goat curry, deluxe mixed grill-an assortment of lamb and chicken seekh kebab, tandoori shrimp and lamb chops. No one does the tandoor as good us and our awards are testimony to that.

*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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Elainevip

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

We had the best time introducing a friend who had not been to Mehfil before and sampled a variety of dishes. He loved them all ! The ambiance, food, staff and service are exceptional!

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4.9

4.9 (1418)

$31 to $50

Indian

Asheville

About the restaurant

Reservations are for available for dinner. Lunch buffet is available 7 days a week on a walk in basis (no reservations needed for Lunch). Andaaz is a fine dining restaurant with a variety of vegetarian, non-vegetarian signature dishes and fresh breads. The ambience showcases glimpses of Indian culture. Located in Biltmore Village right across the entrance to the Historic Biltmore Estate.

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Manisha

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

Everything we ordered was delicious. The spinach chat was crispy and so tasty.

Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort

4.8

4.8 (332)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

The Rocky Face Tavern at Springdale Resort has become one of Western North Carolina's favorite destinations. In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, under the shadow of Cold Mountain with sweeping views of the Rocky Face Mountain, our upscale casual dining experience will soon become your favorite choice for a night out! Under the direction of Page and Sid Truesdale, Haywood County natives, they have created a menu of Southern favorites and serve them in an ambiance that is both inviting and captivating. When you visit the Smoky Mountains, be sure to make your reservation!

The Tavern is a short walk from the parking area, if you need assistance getting into the restaurant, please call 828-220-4938.

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Linda

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Dinner was delicious and service was great. Highly recommend!

Little D's

4.9

4.9 (391)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Owen McGlynn
Chef de Cuisine Faith Hall

COOK WITH INTENTION
We’re all about cooking with intention and purposeful ingredients to deliver a depth of flavor. Slowing down to do something well makes the enjoyment of great food and good conversation that much better.
EAT WITH THE SEASONS
Our food is straightforward and authentic. Our sharable plates change seasonally as we celebrate locally‐sourced produce at its prime. Seasonal eating is a delicious and sustainable way to support your local food purveyors and enjoy both recognizable flavors, as well as the unexpected.
YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS
We hope to be that third place for you to gather and catch up over a delicious meal and craft cocktails.
Owned and operated by the friendly and energetic couple, Owen and Mindi McGlynn of Asheville Proper, they wanted to create an inviting and easygoing space just for locals, located in North Asheville, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown life.

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Martha

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Great food! Wonderful service and a really nice atmosphere.

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Pan Roasted Duck Breast

Glass Onion - Weaverville, NC

4.8

4.8 (2563)

$31 to $50

Italian

Asheville

About the restaurant

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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Ricky

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Great restaurant and experience. Remains one of our favorites to enjoy with friends and family.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni w Braised Wild Boar Bolognese

Popular dish

Almond Cake

Appalachia at The Lodge

4.9

4.9 (399)

$31 to $50

American

Lake Lure

About the restaurant

Appalachia Restaurant brings an upscale-casual experience to an intimate setting. With stunning views and a cuisine that offers an Appalachian flair, you will be immersed with the true spirit of Lake Lure.
Dinner at the restaurant begins at 4:30pm.
We bring the Appalachian heritage from the outdoors in while dining in front of the stunning 525 million year old mountains. Inside, outside, or bar room dining, you will have a gorgeous view of Lake Lure and the Appalachian mountains. Boats Slips are first come, first serve. Due to the small volume of tables, we cannot accept preferred table/view requests.
Dress Code: No swimwear or coverups, must have shoes.

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Mike

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Appalachia has hit the perfect balance between fine dining and a casual, warm, friendly ambiance. The food was amazing and the service just right. You can’t beat Appalachia for the perfect mountain evening after a long day of travel and exploring. Great value as well.

Posana

4.8

4.8 (2233)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Posana is a contemporary American restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville on Historic Pack Square. With a focus on serving local, seasonal, and sustainable cuisine, Posana sources unprocessed, premium ingredients from nearly 65 different local purveyors and farmers each week and regularly changes the menu. The restaurant’s warm welcoming main dining room is ideal for a weeknight dinner, weekend get together, or a special occasion celebration. We can’t wait to serve you.

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KendraBvip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

We had a great experience celebrating our anniversary at Posana. To start, I highly recommend the kale salad which was perfectly massaged and tender with the right amount of dressing, crunchiness from the pumpkin seed, and sweetness. This was the best kale salad I’ve had and I would love to learn to make this! We also ordered the cheddar biscuits but I wasn’t a fan. They lacked flavor and tasted bland. I would save my money on those. For entrees, I had the swordfish, and my husband ordered the pork chop. The pork chop was delicious, tender and juicy. It had a delicious citrus brine and was cooked perfectly with a touch of sweetness. It paired well with the grits and collards. My swordfish was okay but I preferred the pork chop! We had great service and received a few bite-sized complimentary items which were a nice treat. I would highly recommend Posano for a date night.

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Popular dish

Shrimp & Crab Hush Puppies

Mela Indian Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (230)

$31 to $50

Indian

Asheville

About the restaurant

Mela Indian Restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina offers authentic Indian food made fresh daily from local and organic ingredients. It has been voted the Best Indian Restaurant every year since 2007 by the Mountain Xpress Readers� Poll and even received a very favorable review in the New York Times. If you like Indian breads, you�ll appreciate the many options available at Mela. There is naan, garlic naan, peshwari naan, pudine naan, poori and paratha available. While Mela offers many traditional vegetarian menu items, there are plenty with meat in them, too. You can order the tandoori chicken salad, Mela chicken curry or the chicken pakoras, just to name a few.

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Annvip

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

The squash soup was delicious. The shrimp vindaloo was outstanding as always.

Maggie Valley Club

4.7

4.7 (95)

$30 and under

American

Maggie Valley

About the restaurant

The Pin High Bar & Grille at Maggie Valley Club offers a casual, serene ambience designed to make everyone feel comfortable, from golfers to families and friends. Enjoy a large-screen television and fireplace inside while taking in all that our fully stocked bar has to offer. Or enjoy the breathtaking views of the first tee outside on the restaurant’s covered veranda. This kind of dining treatment is what you’d expect from a western North Carolina golf club, and it’s exactly what we deliver to you.

As far as the actual dining experience in the Pin High, we know you won’t be disappointed. We support local farmers and use the freshest ingredients in our meal production, and you may enjoy these menu items from the lounge or in a private dining room if you’re celebrating with a large party.

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Leslievip

Dined on Aug 16, 2024

Sitting on Veranda is best part of eating here! View is magnificent so are drinks! Catfish was great. Wish they had more salad and carb free choices though. Due for a fresh menu.

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