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 16 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 |
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| Modern American Dining. At lunch enjoy a counter style deli, featuring sandwiches, salads, soups, and hot dishes. At dinner, experience the ambience and menu of a fine dining restaurant using local organic ingredients. | 828-252-5664 1328A Patton Avenue |
Ambassador's Grille
| Casual, elegant dining overlooking the most spectacular parterre gardens in the south. Enjoy the beautiful waterfall while you dine on the freshest local ingredients prepared by our chefs. Perfect for groups and weddings. | 828-252-7313 87 Richmond Hill 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 eclectic sandwiches, complimented with beautiful salads and fresh seafood. Chef's specials include a changing daily veggie burger. | 828-225-2920 697 Haywood Road |
Gabrielle's at Richmond Hill Inn
| Intimate dining inside the historic Richmond Hill Mansion. Exquisite modern American cuisine. Choose the Grande menu with optional wine pairing or the Prix Fixe menu, both seasonal. Impeccable service and extensive wine list. | 828-252-7313 87 Richmond Hill Drive |
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 |
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 Haywwod 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, hot dogs and salads to quesadillas, wraps and sandwiches. | 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 |