Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Asheville

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Updated March 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Asheville? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. 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

5.0

5 (70)

$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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NancyVIP

Dined on Feb 2, 2025

Always great food and excellent service! The biscuit and sausage gravy is very good, as well as the Eggs Benedict.

Appalachia at The Lodge

4.9

4.9 (437)

$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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Jennifer

Dined on Mar 16, 2025

We ate here with our young kids in mid-March and had a wonderful meal together. The service was great, all 5 of our meals were well prepared, the cocktail flight was a fun option. The kids menu had a steak option, which all 3 opted for. We look forward to returning.

Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort

4.8

4.8 (390)

$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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Todd

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and service. We will be back!l for sure.

Little D's

4.7

4.7 (466)

$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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Robyak

Dined 4 days ago

Delightful restaurant with some of the best waitstaff around.

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Pan Roasted Duck Breast

Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate

4.8

4.8 (3874)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

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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Mike

Dined 2 days ago

Good Experience and overall food was good. Pub Burger was good, little greasy, but still very good. Lobster roll was PHENOMENAL!

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Asheville

4.6

4.6 (3861)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Ruth's Chris Steak House is a premier dining establishment renowned for its specialty in serving USDA Prime steaks. Each steak is expertly prepared and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate, ensuring a delicious and unforgettable dining experience. Currently, we are offering a special dine-in menu that includes family-style meals available for both dine-in and takeout. For takeout orders, we have a variety of sliders available in individual and family sizes that can serve 4 people. You can place your order by calling us during business hours or online. Walk-ins are also welcome to either place an order at the restaurant or to dine in.

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Brett

Dined 2 days ago

We were celebrating our wedding night and the staff made it very special for us.

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The Market Place Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (4088)

$31 to $50

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Welcome to The Market Place, Asheville's culinary gem nestled in the heart of downtown! Led by Chef William Dissen, our restaurant celebrates the vibrant flavors of the region with a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients from within a 100-mile radius of Asheville. We're proud to have been named a semi-finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. Join us for dinner beginning at 5 pm where you can enjoy our delicious dishes alongside a local beer or a handmade cocktail.

Due to the unpredictable weather in the mountains, patio tables cannot be reserved.

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John

Dined 6 days ago

The food is always a surprise but always tasty. The braised lamb shank was terrific.

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Popular dish

Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle

Popular dish

Shrimp & Grits

Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

4.6

4.6 (6063)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Stable Café is open daily from 11AM to 2PM for guests of Biltmore Estate.

Satisfy your appetite for house-smoked meats, Carolina barbeque, grilled burgers, and other southern favorites in a historic setting that was once the estate's horse stable.

Biltmore tickets or an annual pass are required to visit all restaurants on the estate. For seasonal evening events, dinner reservations for all the guests in the party must have an evening-specific ticket or be an estate lodging guest. Dinner menu is a three-course, prefix menu.

The convenient location next to Biltmore House, friendly hospitality, and delectable food make the Stable Café a popular stop after visits to the house and gardens. The ambiance of the historic surroundings in the renovated stable complex is unmatched.

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Kelly

Dined 4 days ago

Small menu but great food in a wonderful setting. Service was very good!

Rye Knot

4.5

4.5 (73)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Rye Knot is the first restaurant in North Carolina to brew its own beer and distill its own spirits. We serve outstanding plated pub fare. Our top sellers are Dry Aged steaks, fish and chips, burgers, smoked meatloaf, Reubens and Shaved Ribeye Sammies. Chef Ben Dunbar is a master cook whom delivers exquisite cuisine in both variety and presentation. Our bar has a dozen large screen televisions. We have plenty of outdoor seating. We also offer several gluten free and vegetarian options. Rye Knot is a neighborhood joint. Come join us...Rye Knot?

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JamesVIP

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

We had an excellent dinner at Rye Knot! Our group of five included two people who eat gluten-free, and we were pleasantly surprised by the number of options available – way more than their website or Yelp lets on. If you’re gluten intolerant, this place is a hidden gem with tons of choices. We’re always on the lookout for spots north of Asheville, and Rye Knot was a great new find. My wife ordered a gluten-free Reuben with gluten-free fries, and my daughter had a gluten-free sandwich. The rest of us enjoyed the fish and chips, a filet, and the meatloaf – everything was delicious. Portions were generous, leaning on the larger side, which we appreciated. The drink menu is extensive, with lots of beer and cocktail options. Every bar order we tried was excellent. While they seemed a little short-staffed, the service didn’t skip a beat. The manager, chef, and bartender all pitched in to help serve, and it really showed – we didn’t experience any delays. The atmosphere is relaxed, with a laid-back, unpretentious, and slightly military-inspired vibe. Rye Knot is definitely on our list of places to return to. Highly recommend!

Selu Garden Cafe - Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

4.7

4.7 (928)

$30 and under

American

Cherokee

About the restaurant

Located in the main tower of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Selu (pronounced “shay-loo”) Garden Cafe offers all the southern-style cafe favorites you love — and then some! Selu serves breakfast buffet favorites and à la carte crowd pleasers. For lunch, enjoy classic fare - like sandwiches, Shrimp & Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes - with the Selu Cafe touch.

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April

Dined 6 days ago

Breakfast buffet was good!! Inlet station is nice and the lady making them was on it! Neat place will definitely be back!

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Popular dish

Fried Green Tomatoes

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