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Asheville Proper, Asheville, NC

Asheville Proper

4.6
4.6
1270 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (828) 505-0909

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Owen McGlynn

  • Neighborhood

    Asheville

  • Cross street

    Battle Square and Page Avenue

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 1,270 people are saying

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

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  1. AmyS

    Amarillo

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Good options to share a steak and small plates. Everything was delicious. We will be back!
  2. KaylaR

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Would highly recommend this restaurant for date night!
  3. DebbieH

    E. Tennessee

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Asheville Proper is an excellent location if you want a high quality steak. Be aware that all items are ala carte so be prepared to pay. This was a special treat that we enjoyed immensely!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The steaks were delicious and cooked to perfection. We ordered the bone marrow appetizer and the bread that came with it was burnt. I asked the waiter if it was supposed to be served that way and he said yes rather than offering to get us a replacement. Not sure why, but other than that everything else tasted great.
  5. CRJV

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was phenomenal. The petite steaks were delicious and not over priced. The sides were amazing. We had the roasted beets, woodfired cabbage, Porchetta, and fingerling potatoes. Everything was perfect cocktails were also good we had Manhattan’s and old fashions.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved it once again! The food was amazing and service was excellent!
  7. PhilippeR

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great smoky food and very creative! The one thing which made me decide to give 4 instead of 5 stars is the fact that every dish needed to have some sweet component. I may not be the biggest sweet fan whereas others may be; however, I do think there should be some meals which are just savory on the menu.
  8. AudreyD

    Western NC

    89 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    89 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The spinach salad was delicious. I loved the slices of pear. I had the ribeye medium, and it was not only super flavorful but also cooked to perfection; just the way I like it. The coconut cake summed up the meal and was out of this world. Asheville Proper is consistently good. Nate, Eric, and Drew are also consistently good at their jobs and are a big reason why we love to come to AP with friends and family.
  9. timm

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed our first visit. Wife opted for a steak with the bone marrow starter. I opted for the romaine salad, goulash, and confit potatoes. Coconut cake was a unique presentation. Everything was very tasty. Service was great. On the downside, it is an expensive menu. We will return.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband & I celebrated his birthday with the chef’s tasting menu with eight courses. We were delighted with every dish, and the food was delicious. The service was impressive. I definitely recommend a visit to Asheville Proper.
  11. JNan

    Nashville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience2
    Good, service, and atmosphere was good. Just thought it was over priced.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic service and food was top notch! Steaks cooked to perfection, drinks were decadent and service was first class. Three cheers all around!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Food is amazing and atmosphere is chill.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve been eating here for years. It’s always a fantastic choice!
  15. DanielB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful place. Wonderful food. Wonderful Service. We very much enjoy our time each and every visit.
  16. willb

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Dinner was limited on choice, service very poor—did not seem too busy.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was great, I went with the ribeye and wish the cutlery was a little better I was struggling to portion out the plate. I will Visit again.
  18. stevec

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    12 oz. Ribeye was okay, cooked to order but not the best I've had. Menu limited to one fish choice. Wife had the duck which she enjoyed.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food was good with good atmosphere. Pricing was a little elevated and while it’s normal for a large markup on wine, they were excessive on their wine markup. Our waitress, Emily, was excellent.
  20. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great steaks!!!
  21. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very welcoming. Indeed a cozy experience.The food was amazing! All of our steaks were cooked perfectly as well as the Duck and the swordfish.
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Ribeye steak was good but not exceptional. They need to replace their steak knives which are not helpful. The prices are expensive even requiring you to purchase a piece of bread is you desire one.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We both had steaks and both were cooked perfectly. Amazing food and great service!
  24. Fairviewian

    Western NC

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    My dish, the Goulash, tasted good but was lukewarm when served, a major issue for me personally. My wife's lentil dish was a tad salty for her but then she isn't a big salt person. Our waiter was pleasant though didn't specifically ask if we were interested in coffee or dessert after dinner until we asked what was available. Having eaten at many upper end restaurants (and not so upper end) this is a expected formallity for me. A courtesy really to have a complete dining experience. As long as you ask about our experience I was a little surprised at the condition of the men's bathroom. Not great. If I had it do to again I would have chosen one of the steaks which is their specialty.
  25. TonyaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s a splurge on flavor! The Cowboy Ribeye was so tender and the crust seasoned to perfection. The mushrooms in the wine sauce were scrumptious and paired beautifully with my Cosmo Highball. The service was also on point and it’s a lovely place to enjoy a special meal.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were great! Enjoyed the ambience and menu
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a birthday dinner to remember. We did the chefs menu and it was absolutely wonderful! We can’t wait to go back!
  28. ScottR

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything about our evening was fantastic. Drinks, entrees and desserts were delicious and the staff was friendly and inviting.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The steaks were absolutely delicious and the service was outstanding.
  30. RachaelRage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for my boyfriends birthday and had the most lovely and memorable dinner. While they were getting our table ready we ordered a drink at the bar and the bartender was lovely. The drinks were some of the best we’ve ever had, so delicious. We ordered the walnut manhattan and the lions mane (I think that was the name?). When our table was ready we were so delighted to get a nice big cozy booth and a birthday card signed by the staff, which was such a nice and sweet gesture! Service was fantastic even though they all looked so busy, as I’m sure like everywhere they’re on a skeleton crew. But everything came out beautifully and in good time. The food was beyond delicious, he had the Waygu and I had the dry aged duck breast. The food was next level delicious, everything was so good. Next time we’d skip the goulash, however. It wasn’t terrible, but there was so much cumin added it tasted like a chili, maybe we got the wrong dish? Other than that all the other dishes and sides were so good! Bravo!
  31. SarahS

    Western NC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Service was great, space looks amazing but the food was just....ok. I got the aged NY Strip, my partner got the ribeye and both were unremarkable. I doubt we will be back, there are better places in town.
  32. KellyG

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall3food5service5ambience3
    Loved, loved, loved the food and service! The space was extremely noisy though - which made it very difficult to have easy conversation. Would still highly recommend because the food and service were so good, but I wish the noise level of the dining experience could have been a back note instead of being so dominant. Energetic and straight out noisy aren't the same thing, especially with a price point of fine dining. The noise level bordered on uncomfortable, which is unfortunate because this was all the prevented the experience from being 5-stars across the board.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Our waiter was excellent, the beer selection was lacking but they had a great wine list. The gnochi and bone marrow were delicious. We really enjoyed the tri-tip but the dry aged ribeye was so thin it had no chance of being medium rare, ended up being medium to medium well in some parts. Parker house rolls and fingerling potatoes were delicious as well. Overall had a very enjoyable meal, the ribeye was a disappointment for the price-point. Would have preferred to pay more for a thicker steak that could be properly cooked.
  34. MichelleR

    New England

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    One steak was ovrecooked and the other was undercooked. Brussel sprouts and beets were very good! We felt rushed by the server who had just argued with another server.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    It was a good time. Server was great. Food was ok.
  36. MarchetaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best steak ever! Service was great. We will be back.
  37. Lindsey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing steaks and you get to watch them cook on the Argentinian grill!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and the s’mores dessert was amazing.
  39. michaels

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always an awesome Meal
  40. Rickdm

    Dallas

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our third time here, and the food just keeps getting better. Inventive and interesting combination of flavors. Great service. We had a lovely evening.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Asheville Proper is rated 4.6 stars by 1270 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Asheville Proper

1 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Battle Square and Page Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    Asheville

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Owen McGlynn

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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