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Diners' Choice: Great for scenic views restaurants in Asheville

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Updated July 05, 2025

Looking restaurants that have the most scenic view 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!


A photo of Appalachia at The Lodge restaurant
5.0
5 (471)
$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.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent menu combined with a great view and cocktails.
A photo of The Ascot Club Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (81)
$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.
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TeresaVIP
Dined 3 days ago
Excellent food, service and the views were amazing.
A photo of Blue Ridge -Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa restaurant
4.8
4.8 (5304)
$50 and over
Southern
Asheville
About the restaurant
The Blue Ridge restaurant is a farm-to-table artisanal buffet overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. The Morning Table signature buffet, served each morning, will redefine all that you imagined breakfast could be. Two massive rooms are filled with amazing breakfast options, including a yogurt bar, omelet station and great gluten free options. Don’t miss the award-winning Friday night Seafood Buffet, Saturday night Prime Rib Buffet and phenomenal Sunday Brunch. It’s the perfect way to end any week.

Reservations recommended.

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Melinda
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent service, outstanding food, great ambiance!
A photo of Vue 1913 - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa restaurant
4.8
4.8 (2953)
$31 to $50
Contemporary French / American
Asheville
About the restaurant
Vue 1913 offers guests a comfortable and stylish setting for a leisurely meal designed only with the love of food in mind. The brasserie style format allows our chef the flexibility to truly showcase the best local rustic ingredients of each season which can be paired with a broad selection of wine from an abundant wine cellar cultivated over the years. Vue 1913 offers signature dishes including deviled eggs and caviar and elk tenderloin, carefully crafted. All dressed up with an art deco decor and panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Vue 1913 is the perfect fit for your everyday dinner plans and your special occasions.

Vue 1913 is honored to have consistently received The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and to be one of only two AAA Four Diamond Restaurants in Western North Carolina.

Reservations recommended.

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Jenifer
Dined 2 days ago
The food was great and Kimberly our server was awesome. Would highly recommend.
A photo of Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort restaurant
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 6 days ago
Beautiful Restaurant, inside and out. View of mountains is incredible . Service, menu and our selections were all awesome! Highly recommend.
A photo of The Dining Room at Snowbird Mountain Lodge restaurant
4.8
4.8 (62)
$30 and under
American
Robbinsville
About the restaurant
Part of what makes Snowbird Mountain Lodge so special is our on-site dining and beverage program and we're excited to now share the experience with non-hotel guests!
Whether you're just stopping through, local to the area or staying nearby, join us at the top of the mountain for a four course dinner, featuring seasonally inspired soups, appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Dinner served nightly; advanced reservations required, based on availability. To-go lunches also available.
Our menus focus on seasonal, high-quality fresh local ingredients. The staff artfully provides exemplary table-side service, with an impressive knowledge of Southern cuisine and world-class wine. We're proud to partner with trusted, independent farmers, craft breweries, and food producers to source delicious and clean meals to your table

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WarrenVIP
Dined on Jun 18, 2025
It was our second time there for dinner and the chef was on point! Flavors were wonderful and the staff was great.
A photo of Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa restaurant
4.7
4.7 (6425)
$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.

Top review
MichaelVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Very relaxing lunch with amazing view, great service and excellent food!
A photo of Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa restaurant
4.6
4.6 (4196)
$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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MarcieVIP
Dined 6 days ago
The food was good (portions huge!), but the service and view were outstanding! Many thanks for a great experience.
A photo of Wildwood Still restaurant
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 4 days ago
Fantastic meal and stellar service. Malachi was exceptional
A photo of Hemingway's Cuba restaurant
3.9
3.9 (2799)
$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

Top review
Berto
Dined 7 days ago
 Great experience, great outdoors with live music
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