In South Asheville, the dining fare ranges from casual but tasty Mediterranean cuisine to martinis and 18-ounce steak along the waterfront. This area, with close proximity to Asheville Regional Airport and Biltmore Estate, boasts a mix of both casual and upscale restaurants.
Eat a brunch of beautifully-presented gourmet southern cuisine like shrimp, andouille sausage and grits on a porch studded with white columns. Sample Chinese food at one of the first restaurants to eliminate all use of MSG and which also offers an extensive vegetarian menu.
South Asheville's restaurants cater to a wide variety of tastes and moods.
There are 18 Places To Eat in Asheville listed on this page.
Amici Trattoria Restaurant
 | Where good friends, great food and fine wine come together. Simple Italian fair in a Tuscan setting. Italian cooking and wine pairing classes offered January through April 2007. |  828-277-1010 900 Hendersonville Road |
Apollo Flame Bistro
| Voted 15 years as "the best" in food, quality, prices and service (Mountain Xpress or Asheville Citizen-Times). Try our famous Greek salads, pizzas, pastas, subs and Greek specialities. Family owned and operated since 1974. | 828-274-3582 485 Hendersonville Road |
Biltmore Coffee Traders
| Offering convenient location near Biltmore. Quick & easy drive-thru. In-house fresh roasted coffee. Homemade quiche, fresh baked cookies, cakes, pies muffins & bagels. WI-FI connection. | 828-277-9227 518 Hendersonville Road |
Black Forest Restaurant
| A beautifully decorated, large chalet with seven dining rooms and a large cocktail lounge with a fireplace. Family owned and operated. | 828-687-7980 2155 Hendersonville Road |
Chef in Motion
| One of a kind restaurant! Simple breakfast sandwiches, killer burritos, homemade Oreos and great vegetarian items. The lunch menu offers homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and other specialties you'll need to taste. | 828-350-8999 57 Victoria Road |
Chelsea's & the Village Tea Room
| Located in historic Biltmore Village, Chelseas recreates the sense of a bygone era in the charm and elegance of our little cottage. Lunch is always special and afternoon Tea is not to be missed. Specialty gift shop on site. | 828-274-0701 Historic Biltmore Village |
China Palace South
| China Palace is known for being one of the first restaurants to eliminate MSG and incorporated macro-biotic cooking, creating the healthiest & tastiest dishes in Carolinas. Come experience our great Chinese and Thai cuisine. | 828-277-0108 1378 Hendersonville Road |
Eddie Spaghetti
| 828-277-9300 1378 Hendersonville Road, Suite A |
Flat Rock Grille
| Inspired by the mountain lodges of Flat Rock, North Carolina, Flat Rock Grille offers a treat for your taste buds and a retreat for your soul. Elegant, contemporary, up-scale lodge serving fresh seafood, beef and pasta. | 828-277-1212 1302 Hendersonville Road |
Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge
| At Frankie Bones, snappy sounds, leather booths, an award-winning menu and great service are the recipe for an experience to remember. Featuring American-Italian cuisine, an extensive wine list and martinis shaken tableside. | 828-274-7111 2 Gerber Road |
Iannucci's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
| Iannucci's is a family-owned and operated authentic Italian pizzeria and restaurant. Iannucci's has been serving the south Asheville area for 25 years. | 828-684-5050 1981 Hendersonville Road |
Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse
| 828-252-7885 2 Hendersonville Road |
Little Pigs BBQ - McDowell Street
| Barbecue restaurant and takeout. | 828-254-4253 384 McDowell Street |
Luella's Barbeque
| Featuring barbeque favorites and all the fixins. | 828-684-2030 1950 Hemdersonville Road, Suite 12 |
Moose Cafe
| Located next to WNC Farmers Market, The Moose Cafe has been featured in "Southern Living Magazine". | 828-255-0920 520 Brevard Road |
Sagebrush Steakhouse
| A Texas roadhouse-style restaurant, serving steaks, chicken, salads and sandwiches. Peanuts on the floor, smiles at the door. | 828-684-5049 2250 Hendersonville Road |
Southside Café
| This casual, cozy dining experience offers a full menu that includes such favorites as crab cakes, potato and onion crusted sea bass with lemon caper beurre blanc, and daily chef's specials. | 828-274-4413 1800 Hendersonville Road, #6 |
Texas Roadhouse
| Texas Roadhouse proudly serves up the freshest cut steaks this side of the Rio Grande plus mouth-watering ribs, freshly made side dishes and their famous, hot fresh-baked bread. | 828-274-4311 230 Hendersonville Road |