Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Asheville

OpenTable

Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining 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 (80)

$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 Derek Isner, 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.

Top review

LeslieVIP

Dined on Jun 27, 2025

The food, the service and the ambience all outstanding. We love dining at the Ascot Club and recommend it to all our friends. We will be back very soon.

Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort

4.8

4.8 (438)

$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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TraciVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Beautiful Restaurant, inside and out. View of mountains is incredible . Service, menu and our selections were all awesome! Highly recommend.

Rendezvous

4.8

4.8 (259)

$31 to $50

French

Asheville

About the restaurant

Dining at Rendezvous is a special experience. The quaint farmhouse feel, the upscale yet casual elegance, and the comfort of our thyme-honored French cuisine, are just a part of our appeal. You can find owner, Michel Baudouin, playing the age old game of Pétanque on our expansive outdoor courts, also available for your use if desired. And Chef Benjamin Anderson has perfected our famous Duck a L'Orange. Please join us for a warm and comfort-filled evening; choose Rendezvous for your next rendezvous!

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bud

Dined 3 days ago

awesome, as always - food was delicious - and Carly was an excellent server. Rendezvous is our FAV restaurant, so we will be back soon.

Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate

4.7

4.7 (3968)

$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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Ron

Dined 2 days ago

We ate at Cedric's twice while on property. Both times the food and service was exceptional. Cedric's is our favorite place to enjoy a meal and a cold beverage while on Property!

Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.7

4.7 (6429)

$31 to $50

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Sunset Terrace is our iconic upscale classic restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine with an emphasis on hand cut steaks, seafood and regional favorites and an award winning wine list. Taste signature cocktails paired with popular dishes from the lobster cobb salad to the chilled seafood platter. Located on the outdoor terrace of the 100 year old Main Inn, enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Executive Chef, Enrique Galan and Chef de Cuisine Joel Mauck craft delectable dishes to be enjoyed with a setting and experience that you will always remember.

The Sunset Terrace is an eleven-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, most recently in 2024.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

Dress accordingly to the weather.

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MichaelVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Very relaxing lunch with amazing view, great service and excellent food!

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4.7

4.7 (196)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Asheville

About the restaurant

For entry into the Pop-up, please join our complimentary Access Membership & Rewards program prior to your arrival. As an Access Member you will receive exclusive offerings, benefits, experiences, and more. Please note your reservation through Open Table does not serve as your enrollment into the Access program. Join Now: https://www.balharbourshopspopup.com/access/.
The Whitman–an all-new restaurant concept by Bal Harbour Shops, designed exclusively for the Bal Harbour Shops Access Pop-up. The Whitman name draws inspiration from The Whitman by The Sea– a luxury Miami Beach hotel owned by the Whitman family in the 1940s.
The Whitman brings the iconic dining experience of Bal Harbour Shops to life through its breezy indoor-outdoor space. Evoking a decadent lifestyle of leisure, the palm-framed courtyard retains the idyllic al fresco environment of the Shops. With a menu featuring Latin-inspired flavors and comforting classics, The Whitman will keep you coming back.

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CherylVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Our server was phenomenal and the food was great! We had the cheeseburger, excellent!

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Experience

High Tea at the Bal Harbour Shops Pop Up

Maggie Valley Club

4.6

4.6 (108)

$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.

Friday & Saturday are currently the only nights that we are serving dinner, but we also happily book private events at our beautiful property.

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Peter

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Excellent food, fast service, very reasonable prices, nice view from outside patio. What more could you want?

Wildwood Still

4.6

4.6 (73)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Asheville

About the restaurant

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

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Darrell

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic meal and stellar service. Malachi was exceptional

Twisted Laurel Downtown

4.4

4.4 (1123)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville!

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LisaVIP

Dined today

We always love to have dinner one night on a trip to Asheville at Twisted Laurel. The chef does a great job, and our servers are, knowledgable, attentive, and friendly.

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BBQ Salmon

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Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Hemingway's Cuba

3.9

3.9 (2807)

$30 and under

Cuban

Asheville

About the restaurant

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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Berto

Dined 6 days ago

Great experience, great outdoors with live music

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