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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6
4.6
5520 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern
We are in OpenTable's Top 100 Places to Brunch in America!
At Tupelo Honey, we create breakfasts, brunches, lunches and suppers that invite you to put on your Sunday’s best and gather around the table for gracious and delicious Southern food. This original, flagship location boasts over 20 years of delighting diners and providing a high energy environment that is synonymous the Asheville community.
Reservations highly recommended.



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2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 180 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Southern, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 255-4863
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No off premise catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,520 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville

    Good for groups

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

5,520 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Houston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Mediocre food. Seated quickly but moderate wait time for food.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food5service2ambience4
    Had to wait for my reservation and then wait an hour for food

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    South Dakota

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We chose this restaurant based on previous reviews and it did not disappoint. We had appetizers, fried green tomato’s and cat head biscuits. The original fried chicken and the bistro filet were great. We had a excellent server…(Jim)

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  4. dineamite

    West Palm Beach

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience2
    The service was excellent. The Green Fried Tomatoes were very good. The traditional Honey Fried Chicken was excellent. The meatloaf was a little dry and we wouldn't order again. The restaurant furnishings were a little run down. We were seated at a table for eight even though there was two of us.

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  5. KristenA

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience4
    Very good staff but I wish the chicken had more flavor.

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  6. KLM7

    Toledo

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went for breakfast before heading to Biltmore for a timed tour. Definitely make a rez as there was a sizable line building on a Sat. Also recommend bar seating rez if you need to be somewhere after. The collard greens were amazing! Ask for vinegar. Bloody Mary’s good, nice touch w the pickled okra, olive garnish. Spicy cauli app was good but too much breading. Why is everything so heavily breaded??? Fried green tomatoes tasty but again, too much breading. Banana pudding was huge, great flavor but more runny than I’d prefer. Bar service was attentive and friendly.

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  7. Kate

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    Fried chicken was fine, but we’re warned off the sweet spicy sauce as “so hot, people send it back.” Menus sticky , not clean.Overall, meh.

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  8. BonnieM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went here for a work dinner. The service was wonderful and they were very accommodating while we waited an extra 30 minutes for someone from our party to arrive. Food was delicious and plentiful and afterwards we were able to cross the street and enjoy the Drum Circle! Highly recommend for a casual atmosphere and good food!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food & drinks! Our waitress was amazing and quick!

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  10. Beppie

    Charlotte

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was incredible!! There were 5 of us and we couldn't decide who had the best dish! The server gave great recommendations and was spot on. Would highly recommend!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food and service was great. They do chicken very well. The short walk from the hotel was also nice.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was perfect experience of southern cooking. Biscuits and fried chicken will not disappoint!

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  13. StephanieE

    Jacksonville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved our experience at Tupelo Honey!! The food was absolutely incredible, definitely give the banana pudding a try. Jacob gave excellent service and excellent recommendations for our meal. Definitely will be back.

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  14. SkiBum

    Baltimore

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Menu is more limited than it used to be. The biscuits, no longer included, were somewhat dry. It just doesn’t have the charm that it used to.

    1 person found this helpful

  15. BlytheM

    Tampa

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on September 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Picky spouse loved the 1/2 chicken with grits!!! So thrilled and service was great! Bacon and avocado sandwich is worthy of a return visit!

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  16. AnneD

    Atlanta Metro

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love to visit Tupelo Honey, the food is delicious, the folks there are wonderful and it's always fun to eat there!

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  17. HaleyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was an amazing experience as we haven’t visited in a while. It was even better than I remembered! The waffles were amazing, the eggs perfectly cooked and the grits with goat cheese left me telling my husband that I had to figure out how to make them at home! We sat at the counter right next to the warming station and I was worried I would get hot, but I wasn’t! It was a little louder in that spot only because the staff were communicating with each other (expertly so, since the service was amazing) so it was to be expected. I can’t wait to go back. :)

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  18. PaulH

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Terrific Southern comfort food in Downtown Asheville with a modern twist. Highly recommended, from the fried green tomatoes to the smothered chicken.

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  19. Debj

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent staff very friendly and pleasant and efficient.

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  20. Nunu

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious. Our party of 5 had it all. Snacks, entrees , cocktails and dessert. Started with fried pickles and fried green tomatoes ( best we’ve had) with Bloody Mary’s, orders also included fried chicken, shrimp and grits, pork in a skillet, and beef sandwich (Debris?). Finished with pecan pie and banana pudding for the table. Waiter and host top notch as well and get us in earlier than our 1pm reservation. Thanks again for that.

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  21. MikeD

    Naples

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was all delicious. Had a problem with the food coming out, it was late, the kitchen was busy, so it took over 30 minutes for our food to come out. However, the manager came over and apologized for the delay, guaranteed our food would be fresh and hot and also offered to buy our apps and desert! Definitely recommend!

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  22. PatL

    Orlando

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was good but my chicken and Brussels sprouts needed a little salt for flavor.

    1 person found this helpful

  23. frankj

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    they were very accommodating to us visiting past our time of eating

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Key West

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We’ve stopped in a handful of times for drinks and lite bites at the bar & have to say their fried green tomatoes are to die for! Definitely our favorite item on the menu & highly recommended.

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  25. RickO

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We brought friends from “the north” to help us explore Asheville, and wanted good southern food to round out the experience. We all chose different dishes, and shared them to get a good variety. They were all outstanding, and the portions were just right. Thoroughly enjoyed the outdoor seating, the good vibe of College St, the great personality of our server Ashley, and of course the food. We’d go back again next time we visit Asheville.

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  26. JenniferM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We stopped right before heading to airport and we were thrilled by our choice! The food was delicious!

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  27. RickP

    Little Rock

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Good food and service although waiter had too much to do to be a waiter and the bartender. Creative menu. Friendly people.

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  28. Rick

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food, large portions , very comfortable on the front porch

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  29. TomB

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Terrific service and festive atmosphere that was a little on the noisy side but not nearly as much as many other restaurants. Side dishes were excellent, my main course slightly less so (battered chicken, a bit dry, sortof average flavor). Generally positive experience and I'd definitely go back.

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  30. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Perfect weather, so we sat outside. The food was awesome and cocktails were great. The waitress was attentive and provided useful insight about items on the menu

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Service was the centerpiece. Our server, Carly was absolutely outstanding!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Would definitely recommend the chicken and waffles

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service. Had outdoor table, which was very nice. Will definitely go back!

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  34. marathonrater

    Louisville

    13 reviews

    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Visited on a super busy Saturday night and ordered a half fried chicken, green beans and side salad. The chicken was the most overcooked and dry I’ve ever had. It actually tasted like a second fry. The green beans were pungent, oily and goopy. An experience I was not able to enjoy. I hate posting negative reviews but for the hype I cannot recommend.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The meals and service were fantastic! We wanted to try everything on the menu. You must get the fried green tomatoes! It was wonderful. The waitress and staff were very friendly as well. Will come back!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service. Food was great, however the fried chicken was a bit dry.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal that we had while visiting Asheville! Excellent chicken, drinks and mahi-mahi! Would highly recommend visiting this gem!

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  38. MaureenV

    Phoenix

    152 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    152 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service would try again on next visit

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  39. Beth

    Fort Lauderdale

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    We enjoyed Southern food overall Chicken was slightly dry but fried green tomatoes and grits were on point. The waiter was accommodating All in all, worth the visit 😊

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The service was terrible. Server was rude, loud, hyper, couldn’t take the order well. Food took long to receive and it wasn’t the correct order. Will not visit restaurant again.

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Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville is rated 4.6 stars by 5520 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

9:30 PM


Booked 180 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Southern, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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