Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Asheville

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Updated September 05, 2024

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The Ascot Club Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (58)

$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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Greg

Dined on Sep 18, 2024

Always a great experience. A shout out to Tessa and Kiera for their attention to detail and always staying on top of everything.

Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort

4.8

4.8 (332)

$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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Wendy

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Had a lovely dinner with friends and family - delicious food and great service. Can’t wait to return to the Rocky Face Tavern!

Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn

4.7

4.7 (6306)

$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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Maura

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

Might be one of the best meals we’re ever had. Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambience. Highly recommend. We will be back!

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4.7

4.7 (95)

$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.

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Leslievip

Dined on Aug 16, 2024

Sitting on Veranda is best part of eating here! View is magnificent so are drinks! Catfish was great. Wish they had more salad and carb free choices though. Due for a fresh menu.

Tupelo Honey - South Asheville

4.6

4.6 (3173)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Asheville

About the restaurant

Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern Comfort Food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-sourced, and always Southern.
Although our patio is available for dining year round, please note we do not have heaters.

**THIS IS OUR SOUTH ASHEVILLE LOCATION. TO MAKE A RESERVATION DOWNTOWN, PLEASE VISIT THAT LOCATION. THANK YOU.**

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Barry

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

food was awesome and our hearts go out to all of those folks We visited a few days before the horrors of Hurricane Helene

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Experience

A Journey Through Appalachia

Experience

Hoot & Holler Happy Hour

Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn

4.6

4.6 (4032)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Asheville

About the restaurant

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 !

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Craig

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

First timers. Didn’t know what to expect. Pleasantly surprised. Everything clicked. Already planning our next visit.

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Bacon Wrapped Bison Meatloaf

4.6

4.6 (356)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Chef Eric, a Spruce Pine, NC, native and a fixture on Asheville’s local food scene for over 15 years, brings his signature culinary talents as well as his love of seasonal, Appalachian, and heritage-raised ingredients to every dish on the menu.

Our light-filled & airy North Asheville restaurant features new American cuisine that focuses on an ingredients-driven menu, natural wine, craft coffee & cocktails.

Lunch: Wednesday-Friday 11am-4pm
Dinner: Wednesday-Sunday 5pm-9pm
Brunch: Saturday & Sunday ONLY 9am-2:30pm
Pizza Night: Monday 3pm-the dough runs out!

We can’t wait to serve you!

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Mary Kate

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Great restaurant close to Omni Grove. This is a really nice spot for a more casual/affordable dinner if staying at the resort. Delicious appetizers, pizza, and pastas. We came here twice on our 4 day trip because we enjoyed it so much.

Carmel's Kitchen & Bar

4.5

4.5 (35)

$31 to $50

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Dine under the umbrellas in Asheville’s Historic Grove Arcade! Featuring downtown Asheville’s largest outdoor dining patio, the iconic Carmel’s Kitchen & Bar has something for everyone with fresh, seasonal menus, curated wine list, local craft brews, and full bar with signature cocktails and drink specials.

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Bill

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

Everything was very good and the service was outstanding

Hemingway's Cuba

4.3

4.3 (2749)

$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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KarlaMvip

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

We had the Tostones appetizer platter, which was plenty to split four ways before our dinner, and was very unique and tasty. The Cubano sandwich was fantastic. My husband enjoyed the ceviche and a friend enjoyed the Arroz con Pollo (huge portion). I had the Garden Grove cocktail, which was good, but mostly I just tasted cucumber. My friends had the Hemingway Sunset, which unfortunately neither one of them loved. We’ve been here previously when it was quite crowded and loud, but on a Monday evening, it was almost empty. Because it had just rained, we opted to sit inside and ended up at a booth. The one downside to our experiences was that the overall temperature in the restaurant was quite warm and sitting in that elevated booth directly under the bright lights made it uncomfortably hot and bright. I wish there had been away to turn the lights down or off. I actually had to get up from the table and go outside to cool off at one point.

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Popular dish

Arroz con Pollo

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ARROZ CON FRIJOL BOWL

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Ropa Vieja

Rye Knot

4.1

4.1 (60)

$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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Penni

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

We had the Mussels, fried artichokes, side salad, shaved ribeye sandwich, buffalo shrimp, and fish and chips. Everyone really enjoyed everything. My husband still talks about the buffalo shrimp because they are gluten free. Friendly, prompt service. Nice solo guitarist played in the background.

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