Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Asheville

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Updated July 05, 2025

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Appalachia at The Lodge

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.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jun 29, 2025

Excellent menu combined with a great view and cocktails.

Ukiah

4.9

4.9 (1880)

$31 to $50

Asian

Asheville

About the restaurant

Welcome to Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse, where Japanese Soul Food meets American BBQ by James Beard Nominated Chef Michael Lewis. “Japanese Smokehouse” is defined as merging Japanese ingredients and flavors with American BBQ techniques, and everything in between.

Menu highlights include light and refreshing dishes such as Wagyu Tataki with house kimchee, yuzu kosho and savory soy or Tuna Takaki with fire roasted peppers + ponzu, to bolder flavors such as Smoked Pastrami Short Rib with toasted rye, fire roasted kimchi + yuzu pickles. We are currently open 7 days a week.

Please note, our dining room consists of booths, regular tables and high-tops. We will try our best to accommodate you at your prefer location, but sometimes it is not possible due to party size. Our outdoor tables can be requested but not guaranteed when booking on open table.

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David

Dined 5 days ago

Great meal once again and great service from Mat and Jeremy at the bar

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Coconut Cake

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Pork + Shitake Mushroom Gyoza

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Japanese Sweet Potato

Red Stag Grill at Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville

4.8

4.8 (5993)

$31 to $50

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Where refined steakhouse traditions meet locally sourced, game-driven cuisine in the heart of Biltmore Village. Discover a reimagined culinary experience defined by immersive moments, artful design, and a deep-rooted connection to Asheville. Our distinctive menu and restaurant proudly features the work of local purveyors and artisans — bringing the spirit of Asheville, NC, to every dining experience.

Complimentary valet parking is available.

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SarahVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious!! Everything from the deviled eggs to the Bison filet was divine!! Another meal of excellence. Thank you!!

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The Dining Room - Biltmore Estate

4.8

4.8 (3304)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Asheville

About the restaurant

A valid Biltmore admission ticket, Biltmore Annual Pass, or current overnight stay at The Inn, Village Hotel, or Cottages on Biltmore Estate is required to dine on the estate. Please inquire at Biltmore’s Reception and Ticketing Sales Center for evening access to the estate. All reservations for November 1 through January 7 can only be made by calling (828) 225-1699.

Located at the Inn on Biltmore Estate, indulge in elegant dining specializing in regional cuisine. Our culinary team invites you to enjoy our seasonal menus with beautiful views, and gracious service. We strive to support the local community through the use of sustainable agriculture.

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Shani

Dined 1 day ago

Seated at the perfect window seat to watch the sunset and fireflies Food - the filet was so light and cooked to perfection Caesar salad with homemade dressing was delicious Great selection of wines and cocktails Service was amazing- very professional

Blue Ridge -Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

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 3 days ago

Excellent service, outstanding food, great ambiance!

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Vue 1913 - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.8

4.8 (2954)

$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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Amy

Dined 1 day ago

What a wonderful evening! Delicious food, beautiful ambience, and fabulous fireworks! Excellent service provided by Amy and Meredith…we will be back!

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Berkshire Pork Tenderloin

Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (1929)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Asheville

About the restaurant

Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse is the premier Brazilian Steakhouse located in downtown Asheville. Our unique all-you-can-eat “Churrascaria” experience features a 30-item salad bar with hot dishes and a “parade” of different types of meats, including traditional Brazilian cuts, slides at your table by our team of Gauchos. Our menu also includes a wide selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California, and our famous Caipirinha Cart to complement your meal.

Join us for dinner 7 days a week and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. We can’t wait to have you join us for a truly authentic Brazilian dining experience at Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse.

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Patrick

Dined on Jun 26, 2025

Great dinner experience with a wide selection in the salad bar and, of course, the skewered meat. Service was well-paced and we never felt rushed. At the end of our meal the server brought grilled pineapple, which was an amazing treat to finish the meal.

Rendezvous

4.8

4.8 (261)

$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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Cherryl

Dined 4 days ago

We had a fantastic dining experience. The food and service were great. We will be returning again.

Gauchinho Brazilian Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (76)

$31 to $50

Brazilian Steakhouse

Asheville

About the restaurant

We welcome you to come experience the essence of Brazil! Gauchinho is an authentic, classy, Brazilian Churrascaria style steakhouse. We offer an all you can eat buffet, featuring a full salad bar, Brazilian hot dishes, and a rodizio of 15 different types of high quality, flavor bursting, mouth-watering meats; sliced directly at your table by our highly skilled Gauchos. Along with a full bar, including the world famous Caipirinha; we also offer a beautiful wine wall to browse, with a fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, and California. Come experience the Brazilian way of steakhouses at Gauchinho! We promise, you won't leave hungry.

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Bernadette

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

We had my birthday dinner here on a Tuesday night. Waitress misquoted the meat options for that night, but overall the service was good. Salad Bar had several options. They even gave me a complimentary desert.

The Market Place Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (4127)

$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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Cheryl

Dined 3 days ago

Fantastic food! The charcuterie board was amazing and our entrees were as well (steak & trout). Will definitely be back the next time we visit!!

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Wild Mushroom Tagliatelle

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Shrimp & Grits

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