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Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC

Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

4.6
4.6
4774 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Stable Café is open from 11am to 3pm daily for guests of Biltmore Estate. Limited reservations are accepted before noon and after 2pm, based on availability. All others will be served on a first come-first served basis.

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. Enjoy lunch specials like the Stable Café BBQ with 16-hour smoked Appalachian style pulled pork and local roasted chicken! Sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and irresistible with desserts round out the daily lunch menu.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 46 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Southern, Barbecue

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (828) 225-6370

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Jeffrey Stanford

  • Neighborhood

    Asheville

  • Cross street

    McDowell Street

  • Parking details

    Biltmore House guest parking lots, with shuttle service available.

  • Entertainment

    Thank you for choosing Stable Cafe - The Biltmore Estate. Please remember, estate tickets or a Twelve Month pass are required to visit the estate and dine at The Stable Cafe. For dinners during November and December, Candlelight Evening tickets are required. Should your plans change, please let us know. We look forward to serving you.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,774 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    American

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

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  1. Brent

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Mediocre food at best. Service was good. Atmosphere was decent. It is very convenient and close to house. Will try other restaurants next time we visit Biltmore.
  2. AnnIe

    Washington DC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Service was excellent. Pork bbq delicious. It was crowded and alittle warm in restaurant. But it was an 80 degree day, and they probably weren’t ready for that in March.
  3. StacieK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Made reservations and arrived a little early. Was seared immediately. Plenty of staff cooking and serving. Great fast first class customer service . Would recommend this restaurant !!!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A friend was visiting from Western NY. She loved Stable Cafe.
  5. robinz

    San Diego

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A good price for a nice lunch1 Service was excellent. Salad was a little small but then I had room for ice cream!
  6. BrantleyS

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our family really enjoyed our lunch here! It was busy but the service was great! Food was great too!
  7. VernaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time at the stable cafe. Fantastic food, ambiance and value.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Ambiance was awesome for our stay at the Biltmore. Server Evan outstanding in every way. Food delicious! My favorite meal during our stay. I will definitely return!!!
  9. TravelTime

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had an amazing meal with the apple salad and burger. I have had a salad here twice and they are excellent!! Locally sourced w/an amazing light dressing. My favorite restaurant at the Biltmore with great historical ambiance in the original ‘Stables’. Scott (our waiter) did a fantastic job- very friendly & attentive to our every need. Will definitely be back for another salad.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The host was wonderful. I had a mixup with my reservation and they were very accommodating. The food was wonderful - definitely glad we had the chance to experience.
  11. JeffreyM

    Charleston

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    My wife and I shared the combined platter. It was plenty of great food. The servers work hard and fast. The energy of the people working and others coming and going to eat made the atmosphere more energetic as well. None of that would keep us from returning to this restaurant though. We thoroughly enjoyed it.
  12. RebeccaW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Environment was unique just like the Biltmore. Food was good and service was excellent. Definite add to an amazing Biltmore Mansion visit.
  13. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant has never disappointed in their food and service. We had the barbecue meatloaf plate. Very Good!!
  14. EugeneB

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic estate-based meals, wines and desserts. Service is always top notch as well. Highly recommended for anyone in the Asheville area, not just those visiting or staying at Biltmore Estate.
  15. RobinC

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love eating at The Stable Cafe! The food is always excellent and the service is impeccable! Paula is an absolutely fantastic server--we have had her as a server before and just adore her! We were seated a few minutes before our reservation and had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Thank you, Stable Cafe and especially Paula, for making our day at the Biltmore Estate perfect!
  16. TroyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Service was outstanding, setting was so historic. Nice to take in the historic features while earing
  17. HelenM

    Las Vegas

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As with everything at the Biltmore Estate we found the Stable Cafe to be well run, the service excellent and the food delicious!
  18. LisaW

    Western NC

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The cafe was really busy today, but both the hostess stand employees and our sever worked hard to make us comfortable. The hostess got us in a little early as my husband is diabetic and wasn’t feeling well. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and even ingredients in the specials and brought me some extra pesto to take home with my extras
  19. mitchell

    Chicago

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Second time visiting and dining at The Stable. Neat experience and will come back. Trout was great!
  20. KathleenJ

    Charleston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Promptly seated at reservation time, excellent service and delicious high quality food!
  21. AmandaC

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We made a reservation a couple months in advance of our winter trip. It was bustling with people. We were able to get seated within 10 minutes. They have nice booths in horse stalls with very long tables. The server was prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. Each adult order a cocktail, beer, or wine. The server allowed us a sample of the Cardinal Crest wine which was very nice. We ordered the Cauliflower Steak, Meatloaf, and the seasonal Beef Grilled Cheese. The manager visited our table to check-in. Everything was delicious! We were so impressed with the proactive service. We ended our meal with coffees. The Stable Cafe has a great location next to the Biltmore House. Highly recommend eating at this restaurant!
  22. Nessie

    Coastal Georgia

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Our group of 4 ordered two Chicken Salad sandwiches. A salad, which BTW was never brought to our table. Carolina Shrimp and grits, and springer Mt Chicken. The chicken salad...Chunky and very little taste. Personally, I would definatley not recommend that. They need a new recipe! The other dishes that were ordered were very good. Service was good as well.
  23. TravelerSC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love the seasonal options. Highly recommend reservations
  24. CrystalS

    Washington DC

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    The food wasn’t good. I had the trout and it had no flavor. The potatoes were lack luster as well. My husband said his meatloaf was not even close to as good as the meatloaf at village social. Everything there was amazing.
  25. BebiY

    Greensboro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Extremely courteous waitress, fantastic location especially if you’re visiting the Biltmore House post lunch time❤️
  26. CaroleK

    New England

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved the food choices provided and enjoyed the amenities
  27. DouglasW

    Miami

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    Food is not up to pair with other restaurants at Estate. Had to send burger back as it was a black hockey puck. 2nd burger was cooked right, nothing special. Cauliflower was ok, rice it was on was so salty we could not eat it. Waiter was great and gave us free desert that we did not want. We will not go back to this restaurant next time we visit. So many better restaurants at Estate.
  28. Bella

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The venue itself is nice but the food was not worth the price. If you’re in the estate go to Cedric’s tavern. We’ve been to the estate many times and are annual pass holders this is the first time we’ve eaten at the cafe and probably our last!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    The food was good but it was so busy, wasn’t a great experience. But that’s not Biltmore fault. Felt bad for the employees. But despite that, great service. Food just is overpriced and for a vegan who doesn’t eat bread either, very limited menu.
  30. YuliyaT

    Western NC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Such a great place for a nice lunch. We have been here several times and each time is just so wonderful. This last time we were late for a reservation but the staff was still so wonderful and took us and seated us. The food was great as always. If you were looking for a place with great service and good American style food, this is definitely for you. We will be back and keep recommending this place to others.
  31. CarynB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The table was good and allowed us to have a private conversation. The service was excellent. The food was "yummo". It was unique and the fig on the hamburger was a nice change in flavors. We were able to be seated ahead of our scheduled reservation. We definitely will come again. The grounds were bursting with blooms and so manicured. It a great place to do a meeting.
  32. RondaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to have lunch and very convenient to Biltmore House. Make reservations. The staff is very friendly and professional. The manager even got us an extra chair as we were a little early for our reservation. Our server, Donna, was the best. She was very efficient, knowledgable about the menu, and really a lot of fun too. She helped make our lunch very enjoyable. The food was also excellent, and presented nicely. Overall, a great experience. I highly recommend having a meal at the Stable Cafe - Biltmore Estate.
  33. KathyM

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    This eatery is in what actually was the former stables of the estate, and your table might even be in one of the stalls! Food is really good, service efficient and quick. As the former tables, there are no curtains or carpeting which can make it noisy during busy times.
  34. ShirleyS

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terry was our waitress. Excellent in every way. We love the whole feeling of being in this old stable !! The food has never !!! been more than delicious. Also a varied menu of food and drink !! Don’t miss it !! Excellent
  35. ClaireB

    Western NC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Way overpriced for what they bring out of the kitchen, menu doesn’t offer much variety. And had a waitress that was very indifferent as to presence at all. $38.00 for two chicken salad sandwiches on croissant and water. Seriously?
  36. DonnaP

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We cannot say enough good things about our lunch at the Stable Cafe. Our server, Jackie was beyond outstanding!! The food (trout, featured burger, creme brulee and red velvet cake) was more than delicious - almost heaven!! We will be returning to repeat this experience. Thank you
  37. LisaG

    Western NC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Great lunch at the Stables. We had the burger which was very good. The menu is a bit limited but everything I’ve tried has been very tasty. Service was excellent !
  38. GingerB

    Houston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    I’ve been to stable cafe several times in the last few months and enjoyed it each time. Our waiters have always been good and we’ve enjoyed whatever we’ve ordered. Only thing is there’s a young hostess that doesn’t seem to want to be there. It’s good to enjoy your work, so maybe look for something you enjoy. But everyone else has been a pleasure to be around. Thanks for making the stable cage a nice place to enjoy a meal.
  39. ShellieE

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    Unfortunately, the quality of the food has not lived up to my memories of other times I was at this restaurant. It was my suggestion that we eat there when we visited the grounds of the estate. After we left I felt I had to apologize. My entre was very tasty but my friend's was not...neither the chicken salad or the croissant. And the custard apple tart was a huge disappointment...hardly any filling and a thick, too thick, crust. Our server was very nice and said they are not having enough staff and not enough tickets being sold. Well, that will continue and be worse if they don't live up to their promise in providing good food. For the prices charged ($11.50 for each dessert) the diner should have a sumptuous experience that will recalled with delight.
  40. GlennS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great meal with excellent service. The Stable Cafe has a lot of character! Was fun to eat in an actual stable. Will definitely go back!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate is rated 4.6 stars by 4774 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 46 times today
Google Map for Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

1 Lodge Street, Asheville, NC 28803

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    McDowell Street

  • Neighborhood

    Asheville

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Southern, Barbecue

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Biltmore House guest parking lots, with shuttle service available.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Jeffrey Stanford

  • Entertainment

    Thank you for choosing Stable Cafe - The Biltmore Estate. Please remember, estate tickets or a Twelve Month pass are required to visit the estate and dine at The Stable Cafe. For dinners during November and December, Candlelight Evening tickets are required. Should your plans change, please let us know. We look forward to serving you.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cafe, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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