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Al Fresco Dining

The ultimate meal with a view

Sidewalk cafes and al fresco diningAsheville has been called “The Paris of the South” for our cosmopolitan blend of art galleries and cafés. Whether you’re looking for a burger or a meal that rivals anything you can get in San Francisco or Atlanta, Asheville’s cafés will cater to your culinary desires. You’ll find many area restaurants offering outdoor dining during the mild summers and early fall.

Here are just a few of the many great sidewalk cafes that offer dining al fresco:

  • Bistro 1896 offers innovative American cuisine such as oysters on the half shell and fried green tomato napoleon overlooking historic Pack Square.
  • Café on the Square features fine American cuisine with a seasonal menus offer a variety of choice-cut meats, pasta seafood and vegetarian dishes.
  • Carmel's Restaurant and Bar features contemporary American cuisine and a large outdoor seating section.
  • Chorizo, located in downtown’s Grove Arcade , offers Latin flavors from Spain and Argentina with outside dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Corner Kitchen is a Biltmore Village bistro offering Southern dishes with an urban twist.
  • Flying Frog Café is a great place to people-watch while enjoying fine wines and creative food.
  • Laughing Seed Café is a completely vegetarian restaurant specializing in foods from around the world.
  • Laurey's (yum!), located on Biltmore Avenue, features gourmet comfort food.
  • The Market Place offers patio seating for diners enjoying the nationally recognized cuisine of chef/owner Mark Roseinstein.
  • Mayfel's offers Southern, Cajun and Creole cuisine inside and on their patio on downtown’s College Street overlooking Pritchard Park.
  • Modesto, located in the Grove Arcade downtown, specializes in in brick wood-fired oven pizza, salads, soups, desserts, wines and beer.
  • Southside Café woffers causal fine dining with a Southern flair on their large, comfortable patio.
  • The Noodle Shop on Pack Square offers a cozy outdoor seating area and some of the city’s most authentic Chinese cuisine.
  • Thai Basil, also located in the Grove Arcade, has natural and healthy Thai cuisine along with outdoor tables decked with colorful linens.
  • Tupelo Honey Café offers a creative Nouveau Southern cuisine with outdoor seating.
  • Westville Pub features food and spirits in the trendy, hip Westville neighborhood

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