Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Asheville / Western North Carolina

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Asheville / Western North Carolina? 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 Speckled Trout Restaurant and Bottle Shop

4.8

4.8 (880)

$30 and under

American

Blowing Rock

About the restaurant

In the 1950s, The Speckled Trout was a place to stop and fill up your gas tank. Now, you can fill up on fresh mountain trout, soup beans, and hoecakes and wash it down with local farm beer or fresh rosé. We explore the roots of Appalachian food and beverage culture and re-create it in our kitchen by preserving and reviving ingredients of our local heritage.

Join us at The Speckled Trout for a taste of locally sourced regional fare by Chef Michael Foreman and warm hospitality that will keep y'all coming back!

Top review

SHERI

Dined 3 days ago

We drive 2 hours from Tennessee just for the trout and Waygu burger. We look forward to it because it's worth it.

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Village Social-Biltmore Estate

4.7

4.7 (2675)

$31 to $50

Southern

Asheville

About the restaurant

Village Social is located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, right next door to Biltmore's award-winning winery. You must have a valid paid Estate admission ticket or be staying on property to dine on property. Reservations will only be held for 10 minutes past reservation time.

A full-service restaurant and bar, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Village Social’s versatile menu features a variety of inspired dishes, each prepared in traditional southern style showcasing fresh, estate-raised ingredients. The relaxed atmosphere of Village Social is perfect for unwinding and catching up with friends with craft cocktails!

**Please be advised patio seating can not be guaranteed.

Top review

Melissa

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Great martinis- pre dinner dirty and post dinner espresso ! Fried green tomatoes, amazing trout fish dip, cornbread apps..all wonderful... shrimp and grits, chicken and dumplings, pot roast, and meatloaf..insanely good.. dessert was peanut butter chocolate cake and homemade mint ice cream.. like crazy good...

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Tupelo Honey - South Asheville

4.6

4.6 (3211)

$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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TaraVIP

Dined 3 days ago

I tried the Sweet Potato Pancakes today for the first time. The pancakes were delicious and prepared perfectly. We have brunch at this location regularly and the food is consistently good. The bartender, Sam Clark is the best! She always provides top quality service AND with a smile.

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Experience

Hoot & Holler Happy Hour

Casa Rustica Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (2234)

$30 and under

Italian

Boone

About the restaurant

Casa Rustica is Boone"s authentic Italian restaurant since 1981. We offer a wide selection of entrees including fresh pastas, chicken, veal, seafood and steaks. Our nightly specials complement our menu and our homemade desserts are not to be missed. Visit the La Bouca Lounge where the menu offers original sandwiches and flat-bread pizzas. Casa Rustica provides a cozy atmosphere in a log cabin setting. Come for romantic fireside dining or bring the whole family and enjoy our friendly and prompt service.

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Margarita

Dined 4 days ago

Great family restaurant. Can always count on good quality and tasty food. Try to go at least once every time we visit Boone.

Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

4.6

4.6 (6087)

$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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Suzette

Dined 5 days ago

Food was excellent. Cornbread app was creative. Wedge salad likewise. Mac and cheese delicious!

Bargello

4.6

4.6 (522)

$30 and under

Italian

Asheville

About the restaurant

Bargello®, located in the Hotel Arras, is named after the 17th century Florentine needlepoint style. The intricacy of this stitch embodies the restaurant weaving together their love for community, cuisine, and hospitality to create the ultimate casual fine dining experience.

Bargello's culinary team draws their inspiration from the flavors you experience when traveling along the Mediterranean coastline. Seasonal and locally sourced dishes include fresh hand-rolled pastas, house-made breads, and innovative cuisine from Executive Chef Tyler Slade. Bargello’s menu changes often to reflect the local produce available in Western North Carolina.

Complementary valet parking is available exclusively for Bargello during dinner service from Wednesday to Sunday, between 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM. A reservation is required, and the valet service is limited to a maximum of three hours. This offer is not valid on holidays, special events, or private events.

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NealVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Everything was lovely. We enjoyed the food, and the service was excellent. The Ragu was great, the octopus was perfectly charred and cooked, and the pizza was amazing. Thanks for accommodating our party of eight, which started as a party of five.

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The FIX Restaurant Bar and Lounge

4.5

4.5 (17)

$30 and under

American

Cashiers

About the restaurant

Founded by Country Artist Erica Nicole, The FIX Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, is an upscale American sports bar and event space for everyday dining or special occasions

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Wes

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

We had a great Easter lunch, served family style. The ham was fantastic, mashed potatoes some of the best I’ve ever had. Service was incredible too which is a nice surprise compared to what seems to be a dying art

Twisted Laurel Downtown

4.4

4.4 (1109)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville!

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HerbVIP

Dined 5 days ago

The Twister Laurel Meatball appetizer is absolutely delicious. They also make an awesome tasty salmon with a nice side of mashed potato and corn. Their version of an Old Fashion is delicious. My husband had a pizza which I tasted and had the best breading and sauce. The atmosphere is always upbeat and uplifting. Its always great prior to attending a production at the Asheville Community Theater.

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Fork Lore - Storied Food & Spirits

4.2

4.2 (356)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Fork Lore is a locally-owned independent Asheville restaurant featuring made-from-scratch cuisine. We source from local purveyors whenever we can and are proud to support our area farmers.

In 2016, we and Hilton Asheville Biltmore Park, in which we are located, received the top annual food and beverage award for overall food experience out of 218 Hilton Hotels & Resorts in the Americas region. Fork Lore is open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

Due to Covid-19 regulations, please call the restaurant for parties over 6 people.

Top review

Phyllis

Dined 3 days ago

Three ladies out for Sunday Brunch. We love the locally sourced foods. Everything was delicious and the live guitar music was very pleasant to hear. The food was reasonably priced. I had a Bloody Mary and a fried chicken sandwich with fries. Yum! Also, shout out to service. Great wait staff.

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