West Asheville's funky vibe translates into a varied mix of eateries. Happening on this unique neighborhood leaving downtown Asheville, you encounter boutiques and cafés lining Haywood Avenue. This West Asheville hub of activity is in the midst of a neighborhood renaissance.
The wide variety of eateries is a reflection of the diversity of this neighborhood, which was an incorporated town with a trolley line and a population of 12,000 at its heyday in the 1930s. Today, West Asheville restaurants offer the choice between upscale, AAA four-star dining, gourmet burgers, a bakery that uses all organic flour, casual barbecue and an inviting pub that serves as a popular meeting place for locals.
In West Asheville, the dining options are sure to please any taste or palate.
There are 14 Places To Eat in Asheville listed on this page.
12 Bones Smokehouse
 | Serving baby back ribs, pulled pork, beef brisket, and more. Everything is smoked in house and all sides and desserts are made from scratch. |  828-253-4499 5 Riverside Drive |
Asiana Grand Buffet
| The Asiana serves several varieties of Asian cuisine and hors d'oeuvres -- offering both buffet and menu service. | 828-667-2010 153 Smoky Park Highway |
Barbecue Inn
| 828-253-9615 1341 Patton Avenue |
Bean Werks Coffee & Tea
| A favorite West Asheville meeting place offering coffee drinks, freshly brewed tea and freshly roasted and ground coffees. | 828-254-7766 753 Haywood Road |
Burgermeister's Kitchen & Tap
| This chef-owned joint serves up gourmet burgers and unique sandwiches, beautiful salads and fresh seafood. Chef's specials include homemade soups and made-daily veggie burgers. A full bar, appetizers and desserts complete your meal. | 828-225-2920 697 Haywood Road |
Lucky Otter
| West Asheville's Lucky Otter offers good food at reasonable prices in a fun, laid-back atmosphere. Serves wraps, chili, tortillas, burritos, quesadillas, and soups and salads using fresh, local foods. | 828-253-9595 630 Haywood Road |
Neo Burrito
| Healthy, organically derived food, fast, at a great price. Featuring burrito's, quesadilla's, nachos, salads and fresh made salsa's. | 828-225-4101 1341 Parkwood Ave |
Nona Mia Italian Kitchen
| Casual 40 seat family Italian dining. Serving beer and wine, with outdoor dining. | 828-505-2028 807 A Patton Avenue |
Red Orchid
| Serving traditional Thai dishes with an American twist. | 828-281-9999 70 Westgate Highway |
Sunny Point Cafe
| Whether you are in the mood for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Sunny Point will dazzle you with local flavors that come through in creative and delicious dishes. Enjoy a handmade dessert as well. Dine on our patio for an al fresco experience. | 828-252-0055 626 Haywood Road |
The Admiral
| Serving the best food in West Asheville. Our menu changes daily (brunch weekly) to keep our food creative and fresh. Non-smoking until 10 p.m. every night. Live music on occassion and every Saturday night is dance night. | 828-252-2541 400 Haywood Road |
West End Bakery
| A family-friendly cafe offering pastries, desserts, fresh-baked breads and a full lunch menu using 100 percent organic flour and many locally grown organic ingredients. Everything at the West End Bakery is made from scratch. | 828-252-9378 757 Haywood Road |
Westville Pub
| The Westville Pub offers live music and a varied menu in a friendly non-smoking atmosphere. The menu features items for meat eaters and vegetarians alike, from nachos, burgers, fish and chips and wings to quesadillas, wraps, sandwiches, and daily soup to full meals, featuring Jerk Chicken, Carribean Mahi Mahi. The kitchen is open nightly till 11 p.m. and 1 a.m. on weekends. The best of local microbrews on tap as well as a full bar. | 828-225-9782 777 Haywood Road |
Yoshida Japanese Steak House
| Casual Japanese steak and seafood restaurant, with hibachi/tappen yaki style dining. | 828-252-5903 4 Regent Park Boulevard |