Downtown Asheville Restaurants and Dining
Downtown is a vibrant, exciting place to eat, with open-air cafes and restaurants of every type.
Whether you're looking for good food, engaging conversation, interesting atmosphere or unique entertainment, you will find it in downtown Asheville's eclectic mix of restaurants and cafés.
There are 67 Places To Eat in Asheville listed on this page.
Ali Baba Middle Eastern Restaurant
 | An authentic Middle Eastern restaurant featuring a changing buffet offering specialties of the region. Located in downtown Asheville's historic Grove Arcade Market. |  828-279-2546 Grove Arcade |
Bar 100
| The Market Place's new casual dining experience based on ingredients available within 100 miles of Asheville with an emphasis on seasonal, local and carefully crafted meal. | 828-252-4162 20 Wall Street |
Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria
| Fresh sourdough pizza, lasagna and sandwiches are served up daily. Live bluegrass, jazz, and Americana music 3-4 nights a week with no cover charge. The downstairs bar has 24 taps and an additional 19 taps are upstairs. | 828-255-0504 42 Biltmore Avenue |
Bier Garden
| Offering a selection of over 200 beers of the world including some local microbrewery favorites, we are sure to have a beer for every taste. Full bar. Large wine selection. Extensive menu featuring American fusion cuisine. | 828-285-0002 46 Haywood Street |
Bistro 1896
| Set on historic Pack Square, Bistro 1896 continues to draw crowds well into its tenth year. Open for lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch, Bistro 1896 offers creative American fare in a chic and comfortable setting. | 828-251-1300 7 Pack Square |
Bouchon
| Visitor and locals agree... Bouchon is the smart downtown destination for a cool cocktail or a great glass of wine. Staying for dinner? Experience an authentic French bistro in the "Paris of the South." Bon appetit y'all! | 828-350-1140 62 North Lexington Avenue |
Boudreaux's Cajun Café
| Boudreaux's brings a taste of Cajun country to downtown Asheville. The cafe is colorful, Cajun music plays lightly in the background and the walls hold reminders of Mardi Gras celebrations. | 828-210-8188 BB&T Building |
Café on the Square
| Large picture windows enable diners to watch the hustle and bustle of Pack Square while enjoying choice cut meats, pasta and vegetarian dishes. Live Jazz every Monday and Tuesday nights. | 828-251-5565 One Biltmore Avenue |
Carmel's Restaurant and Bar
| Exceptional contemporary cuisine including nightly imaginative specials using the freshest ingredients. Come sit outside the Historic Grove Arcade and dine on exceptional food while watching Asheville go by! | 828-252-8730 Grove Arcade |
Cats and Dawgs
| Cats and Dawgs features farm-raised catfish, Western North Carolina's only Chicago pure Vienna beef hot dogs, bratwurst, Italian beef, Polish sausage, barbecue sandwiches, Brunswick stew and fresh-cut french fries. | 828-281-8100 Grove Arcade |
Chocolate Fetish
| Discriminating chocolate lovers have been enjoying quality, award winning, handmade chocolates from The Chocolate Fetish since 1986. Voted Best in Western NC eight consecutive years. Located in downtown Asheville. | 828-258-2353 36 Haywood St. |
Chop House Asheville Downtown
| The Chop House serves high quality steaks, chops and accompaniments. Fine wine by the glass in our wine bar along with an extensive beer selection. Seafood, pasta entrees, a wide array of appetizers and salads also available. | 828-253-1851 22 Woodfin Street |
City Bakery Cafe
| Family-owned and operated bakery offering European-style organic breads and fresh pasteries, all handmade, along with organic coffee, sandwiches, pizza and salads. | 828-254-4289 88 Charlotte Street |
Clingman Avenue Cafe
| We proudly serve premium quality deli meats and cheeses, Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade coffee and espresso, baked goods and local, organic produce. Located in the heart of the River Arts District. | 828-253-2177 242 Clingman Avenue |
Doc Chey's Noodle House
| Doc Chey's Noodle House serves affordable, freshly-wok'd food inspired by the cuisines of China, Japan, Thailand, Korea and Vietnam. The award-winning menu features noodles, stirfries and dim sum. | 828-252-8220 37 Biltmore Avenue |
Double Decker Coffee Company
| Located in beautiful downtown Asheville, NC, the Double Decker Coffee Company greets visitors and natives of Asheville, NC to gourmet coffee and teas served in the charm of this authentic double decker bus. | 828-258-1011 41 Biltmore Avenue |
Dripolator Coffeehouse - Asheville
| Located just a few blocks from Pack Square, the Asheville Dripolator has earned a reputation for its excellent lunch offerings, ranging from the peerless Tempeh Reuben to the aptly-named Freakwich and tasty soups and salads. | 828-252-0021 144 Biltmore Avenue |
Early Girl Eatery
| Early Girl Eatery serves a wide variety of delicious southern dishes that'll please every palette. Made from scratch, with many ingredients acquired from local farmers, the menu reflects the diversity of true southern foods. | 828-259-9292 8 Wall Street |
Ed Boudreaux's Bayou Bar-B-Que
| Whether you choose pork, beef, chicken or ribs, there are 14 in-house sauces to compliment it all. Ed Boudreaux's Bayou stocks 140 different beers and features live music five nights a week with no cover. Full bar available. | 828-296-0100 48 Biltmore Avenue |
Fiore's Cottonwood Ristorante Toscana
| Fiores serves Tuscan Italian cuisine at its finest with infused oils and fresh pestos blending land and sea beautifully and simply. Enjoy original family-style platters and an extensive wine line. | 828-281-0710 122 College Street |
Flying Frog Café
| Fancy and complex, the menu offers an eclectic combination of French, Cajun and Indian cuisine served in a simple yet artistic setting. Boutique wine list with several hundred vintages of great wines. | 828-254-9411 1 Battery Park Avenue |
French Broad Chocolate Lounge
| Come visit us for thick, opulent sipping chocolates (we call them liquid truffles), house-made pastries, or a customized box of organic truffles. Enjoy locally brewed Pisgah beers on draft and some small production wines. | 828-252-4181 10 South Lexington Avenue |
Green Sage Coffee House and Cafe
| The coffeehouse offers a breakfast and lunch menu and features fair-trade, organic teas, coffees and even chocolate syrup. | 828-252-4451 5 Broadway Street |
Hannah Flanagan's Irish Pub
| Serving traditional Irish food in an old 1920s furniture factory building. Offering one of Asheville's largest selections of beers with a focus on the British Isles. Famous European brews served as well. | 828-252-1922 27 Biltmore Avenue |
Heiwa Shokudo
| Serving traditional Japanese dishes and sushi. | 828-254-7761 87 North Lexington Avenue |
Izzy's Coffee Den
| Located on hip, funky Lexington Avenue, and offers a light breakfast and lunch menu to recharge your batteries after a few hours of shopping. | 828-258-2004 74 North Lexington Avenue |
Jack of the Wood
| A cozy Celtic pub in downtown Asheville. Features the best in live acoustic music, handcrafted English-style Green Man Ales and friendly conversation. The menu includes traditional pub fare and daily specials. | 828-252-5445 95 Patton Avenue |
Jerusalem Garden Café
| Dine in the Tent and experience Moroccan and Mediterran cuisine at it's best. An evening here will take you to Moroccan nights with authentic music and belly dancing. | 828-254-0255 78 Patton Avenue |
Kamm's Custard Shop
| If you like ice cream, you'll love Kamm's frozen custard! Made fresh throughout the day. With Kamm's system of "Flavors by Request". Come to the Grove Arcade for an incredible ice cream experience. | 828-225-7200 One Page Avenue, Suite #111 |
La Caterina Trattoria
| A local favorite offering antipasti, in-house made pasta, seafood and meat entrees (including dry-aged steaks). Celebrating Italian culture at the table. Private dining available for groups. Delizioso. | 828-254-1148 39 Elm Street |
Laughing Seed Café
| A totally vegetarian restaurant specializing in international cuisine that features fresh local produce with mostly organic ingredients. Wine or locally brewed beer available. Amazing! | 828-252-3445 40 Wall Street |
Laurey's (yum!)
| Gourmet comfort food. Handmade. Delicious. Yum! Don't postpone joy. | 828-252-1500 67 Biltmore Avenue |
Limones
| Around the corner from the Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Asheville, Limones Restaurant provides an inspirational of Mexican and Californian cuisine along with inventive bar selections served by a warm, professional staff. | 828-252-2327 13 Eagle Street |
Lobster Trap
| The Lobster Trap is locally-owned and serves fresh seafood sent by Captain Tom, a fisherman in Portland, Maine. Live local music, a full bar with a 80 bottle wine list and a friendly staff, make every meal memorable. | 828-350-0505 35 Patton Avenue |
Loretta's Café
| Loretta's takes pride in serving soups, salads and sandwiches with a variety of fillings including chicken, tuna, pimento and olives. Serving downtown Asheville for over seven years. | 828-253-3747 27 Patton Avenue |
Magnolia's Oyster Bar & Grille
| Upscale dining in a casual atmosphere. Specializing in fresh seafood and plenty of other good choices. Fun, friendly and organized staff. Convenient location in downtown Asheville. | 828-251-5211 26 Walnut Street |
Malaprop's Bookstore & Café
| A booklover's favorite, locally as well as nationally! Great books, great food, great coffee. Live music performances and author events throughout the year. | 828-254-6734 55 Haywood Street |
Mamacitas
| Mamacita's serves up fresh, made from scratch Mexican cuisine in a casual downtown location. Specializes in hand-crafted burritos, hugh fresh salads, quesadillas, Baja-style fish tacos and a number of vegetarian options. | 828-255-8080 77 Biltmore Avenue |
Marble Slab Creamery
| Select the ice cream flavor and "mixins" of your choice and watch as they are mixed into your creation on a frozen marble slab. | 828-225-5579 14 Biltmore Avenue |
Mayfel's
| Mayfel's serves good, wholesome food, made by hand using quality, fresh produce at reasonably prices. Drink specials. Front outside and courtyard dining. | 828-252-8842 22 College Street |
Mediterranean Restaurant
| Serving downtown Asheville since 1969. Complete breakfast/omelettes, French toast, pancakes, country ham and eggs, homemade hash browns, biscuits. Lunch blue plate specials, fresh cooked vegetables, Greek salads, sandwiches, gyro plates. | 828-258-0476 57 College Street |
Mela Indian Restaurant
| Authentic North and South Indian cuisine in the heart of downtown Asheville. Lunch buffet and dinner seven days. Full bar; live entertainment. | 828-225-8880 70 North Lexington Avenue |
Mellow Mushroom
| Located in an old gas station and featuring an ecletic ambiance, Mellow Mushroom serves up pizzas and calzones made with spring water dough and baked on stone. | 828-236-9800 50 Broadway |
Modesto
| A trattoria specializing in brick wood-fired oven pizza, salads, soups, desserts, espresso coffee, wine and beer. | 828-225-4133 Grove Arcade |
New French Bar Courtyard Café
| A quaint European bistro with a variety of menu options specializing in crabcakes and chocolate mousse. Enjoy Sunday Brunch in the garden courtyard and nightly drink specials at the bar. | 828-254-5070 12 Biltmore Avenue |
Noodle Shop
| Enjoy authentic, traditional homestyle Chinese cuisine while enjoying a front row seat to the sights and sounds of downtown Asheville. The large menu offers many choices from appetizers, soups, entrees and noodle bowls. | 828-250-9898 3 Pack Square |
Old Europe Bistro
| A place where locals gather and travelers seek its unique atmosphere and outstanding yet comfortingly familiar food. A bistro is a small restaurant... a culmination of familiar foods, faces and good times. | 828-252-0001 41 North Lexington Avenue |
Ophelia's Restaurant & Bar
| Ophelia's is casual fine dining focusing on local and organic meats, natural ingredients and fresh, local produce. The menu offerings change seasonally to coincide with our farmers' growing seasons. | 828-255-8154 15 Eagle Street |
Orchards Restaurant at the Asheville Renaissance Hotel
| All-day dining in a casual atmosphere featuring regional American cuisine and an up-to-date American wine list. | 828-252-8211 1 Thomas Wolfe Plaza |
Over Easy Cafe
| At Over Easy Cafe, we take pride in creating breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes, fresh to order. Focusing on supporting local farmers, we use organic ingredients. All our food is cooked to order in small but magical kitchen. | 828-236-3533 32 Broadway Street |
Picholine Cafe and Wine Bar
| A comfortable retreat and gathering place in downtown Asheville. Serving breakfast all day, a smart lunch menu and petite entrees in the evening. Offering fresh market-driven cuisine in an atmosphere that is inviting. | 828-254-3800 64 Haywood Street |
Rosetta's Kitchen
| Eclectic vegetarian and vegan menu featuring local, organic fare. Wholesome global comfort food for the entire family. | 828-232-0738 116 North Lexington |
Salsa
| A funky blend of Mexican and Caribbean flavors, Salsa offers innovative cuisine in a unique downtown Asheville setting. All food is made fresh. Organic and vegetarian fare are available. | 828-252-9805 6 Patton Avenue |
Sante Wine Bar
| A Europen style wine bar featuring wines by the glass and by the bottle with flights and light fare including cheese boards, dips, salads and sweets. | 828-254-8188 Grove Arcade |
Scully's
| Scully's is a friendly neighborhood bar serving domestic and imported beer and excellent food. | 828-255-7550 57 Haywood Street |
Sugo
| We celebrate simple, Italian-inspired food prepared with skill and zeal. Our cusisine features modern and classic interpretations of the rich European gastronomic traditions, nearly everything is made from scratch. | 828-251-5552 90 Patton Ave |
Table
| Table: unfettered, moderately priced new-American cuisine for everyone. Offering a hip, urban comfortable, friendly environment with exceptional and welcoming service. | 828-254-8980 48 College Street |
Thai Basil - Asheville
| Authentic Thai cuisine by native Thai chefs. Enjoy fabulous food surrounded by authentic handmade Thai art. Outside dining in season. Pets allowed in outdoor seating area. Located in historic Grove Arcade Market. | 828-258-0036 Grove Arcade Market |
The Market Place
| A world-class favorite on charming Wall Street in the heart of the city’s cultural scene. The inventive menu features seasonal and organic ingredients from area farms plus an extensive wine list. | 828-252-4162 20 Wall Street |
Thirsty Monk
| A Euro-pub devoted exclusively to serving the finest Belgian and Belgian-style beers. | 828-254-5470 50 Commerce Street |