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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Asheville / Western North Carolina

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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!

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Artisanal Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1767)

$50 and over

American

Banner Elk

About the restaurant

Artisanal Restaurant is open seasonally from May-October end. Contemporary American Fine Dining in a rustic yet elegant environment. Innovative and progressive thinking in a farm to table approach, only working with the highest quality ingredients. This warm environment offers the best food and wine with excellent service. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Private dining room adjacent to the wine cellar available for events. The only available menu is a pre-fix style, with 5-6 choices per course, $105/ guest plus a service fee. We do not offer a kids menu however kids prepared to order off our pre-fix menu are welcome. Our Dress Code is Business Casual. Collared shirts are required, jackets are preferred but not required for men. No shorts, distressed jeans, hoodies, hats, or sandals/flip flops. Please dress comfortably for the weather for outside seating. For our Allergy policy and menu choices, please go to artisanalnc.com

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Neil

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

What a delightful experience! Fine dining in a lovely space with an open kitchen, attentive staff, wonderful drinks, and portions that you’ll both love and regret. This restaurant is worth traveling for – – a five star experience all the way through.

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Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

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Newman's Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (545)

$50 and over

American

Hendersonville

About the restaurant

We are a farm to table fine dining restaurant in an elegant setting with fabulous views of the surrounding mountains. The 4-course price fixed dinner menu ($95.00 per person, tax and gratuity not included) and 3 course brunch menu ($45.00 per person, tax and gratuity not included ) that changes monthly and focuses on regional seasonal ingredients many of which come from our organic garden. Aaron Edwards is extraordinarily gifted in the culinary arts. Each item on every plate is uniquely prepared in an innovative way to deliver maximum sensual pleasure in both taste and appearance. With our friendly professional servers, incredibly beautiful setting and amazing food this is way more than fine dining. It's a true dining experience! Our Menu changes monthly based on what is available and in season at the time. Feel free to call us anytime and we can tell you exactly what is on the menu for that week.

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Raymond

Dined on Sep 22, 2024

Our brunch was Suburb. We will return soon for dinner. Their large terrace is a delight. Like dinning in a treehouse or so it seems.

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4.8

4.8 (3383)

$50 and over

American

Boone

About the restaurant

You haven't fully experienced the Blowing Rock, NC region until you've dined at The Gamekeeper. It's a true gourmet restaurant with an engaging blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm.

Famous for an evolving menu that blends the traditional with the exotic, The Gamekeeper features a selection of perfectly prepared game plus a range of continental and American entrees.

Acclaimed chef and owner Ken Gordon brings tremendous warmth and skill to the table treating you more as friends than guests. You'll experience a meal to remember that includes fine wines, decadent desserts, and a generous serving of personal attention. You'll leave happy and impressed with a desire to return soon!

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Sandy

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

I had the Emu. It was served with spinach risotto, mushrooms, squash, and carrots. It was absolutely delicious. Our server Atticus was knowledgeable and attentive. The perfect evening.

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4.8

4.8 (2233)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Posana is a contemporary American restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville on Historic Pack Square. With a focus on serving local, seasonal, and sustainable cuisine, Posana sources unprocessed, premium ingredients from nearly 65 different local purveyors and farmers each week and regularly changes the menu. The restaurant’s warm welcoming main dining room is ideal for a weeknight dinner, weekend get together, or a special occasion celebration. We can’t wait to serve you.

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Jane

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

Great food and service. Love that I don’t have to worry about gluten.

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Shrimp & Crab Hush Puppies

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Pumpkin Alfredo

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The Dining Room - Biltmore Estate

4.8

4.8 (3190)

$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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Roberta

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

very attentive waiters. My steak was done perfectly. Very happy that they always ask about food allergies. A bit on the expensive side but a good choice for a special evening.

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4.8

4.8 (1388)

$50 and over

American

Highlands / Sapphire

About the restaurant

Sometimes the magic of sharing a table with friends over fabulous food and wonderful wine can be elevated by a place. Canyon Kitchen has that impact. Canyon Kitchen uses local produce and organic selections from our own community gardens and the surrounding area to source our creative Appalachian cuisine. Our multi-course menu is offered a la carte and will change regularly, sometime daily, and is enhanced by an extensive wine list and fresh, seasonal cocktails. A $40 corkage fee will be charged for bottles up to 750ml.

We recommend that all parties arrive 30-45 minutes before their reservation to take in our beautiful meadow. Reservations are subject to a $25 per person credit card hold that will only be charged if you cancel within 24 hours of reservation.

20% service charge is added automatically to each check to be distributed amongst our front line staff. We thank you in advance.

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Anna

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

We had an amazing experience!! The duck appetizer was my favorite. Atmosphere was a 10/10! We will be coming back !

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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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8oz Chilean Sea Bass

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Lobster Cobb Salad

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The Dining Room at Snowbird Mountain Lodge

4.7

4.7 (41)

$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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Maureen

Dined on Sep 14, 2024

Excellent food in a marvelous setting, with personable and competent staff. We’ll be back!

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4.6

4.6 (2291)

$31 to $50

Southern

Highlands / Sapphire

About the restaurant

A Wine Spectator award-winning restaurant since 2005 with “Best of“ awards since 2008, Madison's wine list features an extensive wine cellar. Madison’s sommeliers help with selections. Please contact madisonsreservations@oldedwardsinn.com with any inquiries.

All reservations are for inside Madison's only. Seating outdoors in the Wine Garden or Rooftop Terrace is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Custom celebration cakes may be ordered for the table. 24 hours notice is required. Outside cakes may be served for a $35 cakeage fee.

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catherine

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent service. Fantastic meal. Best French onion soup EVER! The special was seared salmon and it was simply delicious!

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Vue 1913 - Omni Grove Park Inn

4.6

4.6 (2879)

$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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Susan

Dined on Sep 13, 2024

The food was exquisite, starting with caviar and slowly progressing through several small plates. Attentive and pleasant service. Overall a lovely experience.

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