West Asheville Restaurants

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.

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Phone number and address:

828-253-4499

5 Riverside Drive
Asheville, NC 28801

Asiana Grand Buffet

The Asiana serves several varieties of Asian cuisine and hors d'oeuvres -- offering both buffet and menu service.

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Phone number and address:

828-667-2010

153 Smoky Park Highway
Candler, NC 28715

Barbecue Inn

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Phone number and address:

828-253-9615

1341 Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806

Bean Werks Coffee & Tea

A favorite West Asheville meeting place offering coffee drinks, freshly brewed tea and freshly roasted and ground coffees.

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Phone number and address:

828-254-7766

753 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

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.

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Phone number and address:

828-225-2920

697 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

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.

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Phone number and address:

828-253-9595

630 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Neo Burrito

Healthy, organically derived food, fast, at a great price. Featuring burrito's, quesadilla's, nachos, salads and fresh made salsa's.

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Phone number and address:

828-225-4101

1341 Parkwood Ave
Asheville, NC 28806

Nona Mia Italian Kitchen

Casual 40 seat family Italian dining. Serving beer and wine, with outdoor dining.

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Phone number and address:

828-505-2028

807 A Patton Avenue
Asheville, NC 28806

Red Orchid

Serving traditional Thai dishes with an American twist.

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Phone number and address:

828-281-9999

70 Westgate Highway
Asheville, NC 28806

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.

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Phone number and address:

828-252-0055

626 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

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.

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Phone number and address:

828-252-2541

400 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

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.

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Phone number and address:

828-252-9378

757 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

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.

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Phone number and address:

828-225-9782

777 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806

Yoshida Japanese Steak House

Casual Japanese steak and seafood restaurant, with hibachi/tappen yaki style dining.

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Phone number and address:

828-252-5903

4 Regent Park Boulevard
Asheville, NC 28806

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