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A photo of Red Lobster - Asheville restaurant

1. Red Lobster - Asheville

4.2

Awesome(35)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Asheville

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

2. Wildwood Still

4.6

Exceptional(64)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cocktail Bar • Asheville

Booked 28 times today

A Rooftop Bar Experience. For serious whiskey enthusiasts, the whiskey-curious, and the whiskey-indifferent.Introducing Wildwood Still, a rooftop bar experience in the heart of downtown Asheville atop the Moxy Asheville Hotel. We don’t just serve exceptionally good spirits. We’re always in good spirits, too. The down-to-earth humans behind our bar and barrels are genuinely happy to serve you — and they’re always up for going down the whiskey rabbit hole with you.For parties of 7 or more, please email us at hello@wildwoodstill.com

3. Asheville Proper

4.6

Exceptional(1811)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Asheville

Booked 11 times today

Anything worth experiencing is worth experiencing to its fullest. Anything less just wouldn’t be proper. Enter Asheville Proper, the dining affair with a flair for classic fare. With a wink and a nod towards traditional service paired with modern comfort, Asheville Proper opens the door to live fire dining.

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4. Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate

4.7

Exceptional(3961)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Asheville

Booked 36 times today

Located on Biltmore Estate, this warm, relaxing tavern overlooks the village green at Antler Hill Village. The décor, ambience, and menu pay tribute to the neighborhood pubs of Britain and Ireland. Enjoy satisfying pub fare alongside robustly flavored American and global cuisine presented with Biltmore flair. On tap are Biltmore's own Cedric's Pale Ale and Cedric's Brown Ale in addition to award-winning Biltmore wines and a full bar. *Please be aware that you must have a valid paid estate admission ticket, be a guest of Inn on Biltmore Estate or Village Hotel, or be a Biltmore Annual Passholder to dine on property*. Outdoor dining is available in season. Please note that due to limited seating availability we are unable to accept reservations for our patio. All patio seating is assigned on a first come first served basis.

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5. Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.7

Exceptional(4191)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Asheville

Booked 60 times today

EDISON, craft ales + kitchen is an inventive bar and restaurant that brings together the food culture and local flavors of downtown, with expansive indoor and outdoor seating and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Named for frequent historical visits from Thomas Edison and his "Vagabonds" (Edison, Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford), EDISON serves NC craft beers, small batch bourbons, handcrafted cocktails, and regionally inspired food in a contemporary, fun, and artistic setting.Several renowned artists who celebrate the creativity of the area and call this community home are showcased in the indoor dining room, offering our patrons a true Asheville experience. The jalapeno bacon wrapped bison meatloaf is a must try !

6. Modesto Trattoria

4.6

Exceptional(2520)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Asheville

Booked 18 times today

Led by chef and owner Hector Diaz, Modesto features a farm to table approach to upscale wood-fired Italian. The menu changes twice daily and includes a variety of fresh seafood, fine meats, and house made pastas. Pizzas are hand-tossed and cooked in a wood fired oven made in Italy. To compliment your meal, our bar offers over 30 exclusively Italian wines as well as a dynamic list of classic and cutting edge cocktails. Desserts are made from scratch, including our famous tiramisu, and we proudly serve SRO Coffee.

7. Hemingway's Cuba

3.9

Excellent(2801)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Cuban • Asheville

Booked 17 times today

Recognized as the best Cuban food in the state of North Carolina by Big 7 Travel, come savor our savory Cuban dinner menu in Asheville, North Carolina. We pair traditional Cuban cuisine with Asheville flair to deliver an experience that keeps you coming back for more. Paired with the stunning panoramic views of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Hemingway's Cuba is a favorite Asheville restaurant and rooftop bar for visitors and locals alike. Thank you for booking your reservation at Hemingway’s Cuba! We look forward to having you. If you’d like to sit on our rooftop terrace, please put your request in the notes. Please note that terrace seating is not guaranteed due to high demand and weather restrictions.Book Hemingway's Winter Cabanas here: https://bit.ly/47gYW1m

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8. Twisted Laurel Downtown

4.4

Awesome(1121)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Asheville

Booked 20 times today

Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville!

9. Capella on 9

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4.5

Awesome(3)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Asheville

Booked 11 times today

At Capella on 9, we let the best of Asheville serve as both our backdrop and culinary inspiration, pairing locally-sourced ingredients with head-turning Blue Ridge mountain views. Through our tapas-style menu created by Asheville native executive chef Rakim Gaines, hand-crafted cocktails, and an affinity for live music, we encourage guests to slow down, let the time pass, and savor the moment, the food, and the scenery. For reservations of parties for 15 -25, please reach out directly to the restaurant.

10. Little D's

4.8

Exceptional(511)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Asheville

Booked 8 times today

Executive Chef Owen McGlynnChef de Cuisine Faith HallCOOK WITH INTENTIONWe’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 SEASONSOur 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 WOODSWe 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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Elizabeth
Las Vegas •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Peaches and beets were absolutely amazing! The whole experience was worth coming to Asheville for. We will be back.
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Asheville ProperPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Asheville
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4.6
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michelle
Virginia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waiter Bobby was so pleasant and made our experience easy and delightful. The food was amazing!
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Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore EstatePrice: Moderate• American• Asheville
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4.7
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AmandaVIP
Asheville / Western North Carolina •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great new spot in Asheville. Amazing views and design. Food is good, drinks are amazing, and the team was very attentive despite being extremely busy.
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Wildwood StillPrice: Moderate• Cocktail Bar• Asheville
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4.6
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Ashley
South Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jun 17, 2025
Accommodating, friendly staff that made our two events being celebrated extremely special.
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Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & SpaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Asheville
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4.7
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Connie
Asheville / Western North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
I wanted lobster (the real deal without being in a sauce!) and I love shrimp. I ordered Shrimp 2Ways and chose Walt’s Shrimp (butterflied and fried) and grilled shrimp. Then added a lobster tail. That total was $35 which was less than most of the combo platters. Hubby had the Lobster Pappardelle pasta. His was good, mine was great!
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Red Lobster - AshevillePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Asheville
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4.2

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