Restaurants in Asheville for Private & Semi-Private Dining

When it comes to planning an offsite group dinner, Asheville delivers in a big way. This list is designed for meeting planners, especially those coordinating private or semi-private dining for groups of 20 or more. From board retreats to incentive groups and conference dinners, these spaces are perfect for turning a meal into a memorable experience.

Of course, the setting is only part of the story. Asheville’s nationally recognized food scene—known as Foodtopia—makes the dining experience here truly stand out. Locally driven menus, award-winning chefs, and creative spaces—including MICHELIN- and James Beard- recognized restaurants—give this mountain town a culinary reputation far beyond its size. Working with the Explore Asheville team connects planners to local experts who can suggest the right venues, menus, and formats to make any group dining experience seamless and memorable.

Planning private or semi-private dining for your group? The Explore Asheville team can help guide you to spaces that fit your needs.

The Blackbird

📍 Location: Downtown Asheville
🍽️ Cuisine: Modern Southern, farm-to-table

The Blackbird features a stylish private dining space that balances elegance with comfort. With a menu rooted in regional ingredients, it's a great choice for showcasing Southern hospitality with a modern touch.

The Market Place

📍 Location: Downtown Asheville
🍽️ Cuisine: Farm-to-table, American

The Market Place offers a true Appalachian dining experience with private options including the Back Dining Room (up to 60 guests), the Mezzanine (up to 50), or a full restaurant buyout for up to 100 guests. Seasonal, locally sourced dishes are served in a warm, rustic setting.

The Market Place

Posana

📍 Location: Downtown Asheville
🍽️ Cuisine: Contemporary American, gluten-free friendly

Posana offers several private and semi-private options that can accommodate large parties of around 120 guests. Posana also has a dedicated private room for 48 guests that can be used for private dining. Posana's polished menu accommodates a wide range of dietary needs and the refined atmosphere makes it a go-to for some post-work fun. 

Posana

Cúrate/La Bodega

📍 Location: Downtown Asheville
🍽️ Cuisine: Spanish tapas

The James Beard Award-winning restaurant Cúrate is reopening La Bodega as a premier private venue. The upstairs dining room, located just behind Cúrate, offers an elegant setting for a delicious meal that can seat up to 90 guests. Folks will enjoy in-house catering and bar service featuring Cúrate’s renowned Spanish cuisine.

Cúrate

More Group Dining Options

• Strada Italiano – Downtown private dining with multiple options. The Rooftop Venue seats 40 and offers a covered patio with a private bar for seated dinners or cocktail-style events (stairs required). The Strada Loft is an intimate mezzanine for seated dining, also seating 40 (stairs required). Full buyouts available.
• Chai Pani – Located in downtown’s South Slope, their colorful upstairs loft offers a private space for small-to-medium groups, perfect for a vibrant, award-winning Indian street food experience, seating up to 34 guests.
• Pack’s Tavern – This historic space overlooking Pack Square holds up to 150 guests and is ideal for large, celebratory dinners or receptions.
• The Rhu – Offers a charming private dining room upstairs, plus catering options.
• Twisted Laurel – A 3,000-square-foot downtown space with warm woods and industrial-chic style, accommodating up to 100 guests seated or 130 for standing receptions.
• White Labs Brewing Co – Downtown venue with multiple private spaces. The Culture Room seats 40 for casual or full-service dining, Kitchen & Tap is available for full buyouts, and the Biergarten seats 80 for receptions or sit-down events.
• Xico – Located in downtown Asheville, Xico is led by acclaimed chef and cookbook author Scott Linquist, known for redefining Mexican cuisine in Miami and beyond. Their private dining room seats 12–24 guests, featuring family-style service from a curated private events menu beneath a glowing chandelier.

Hotel-Based Restaurants

• Grove Park Inn (Sunset Terrace & Edison) - The Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa offers unforgettable views and iconic service. Private dining spaces range from scenic terraces to cozy indoor rooms, ideal for executive dinners or family celebrations.
• Soprana (Embassy Suites Downtown) – This rooftop pizzeria and bar includes flexible event space for groups, with indoor and outdoor seating and skyline views.
• The Montford (DoubleTree Downtown) – Features a semi-private dining nook and buyout options with panoramic mountain views and room for 40–50 guests.
• Capella on 9 (AC Hotel Downtown) – Offers semi-private and private options for groups, along with a rooftop setting and curated cocktail menus.
• Luminosa (The Flat Iron Hotel) – Luminosa is a hyperlocal, zero-waste Italian eatery inside Asheville’s historic Flat Iron Hotel, where Executive Chef Graham House crafts handmade pastas, wood-fired dishes, and locally sourced ingredients in a warm setting.
• Golden Hour (The Radical) – A bold and eclectic space with semi-private dining options that can accommodate groups of varying sizes in a high-design environment.
• Bargello  (Kimpton Hotel Arras) – Includes a private wine room—perfect for VIP dinners or intimate executive gatherings.
• Red Stag Grill (Grand Bohemian Lodge) - This Biltmore Village space includes private Wine Room ideal for breakout sessions, lunch meetings, or intimate business dinners. With handcrafted details and thoughtful design, the space offers a tailored menu and ambiance.
• The Refinery (The Foundry Hotel) – Located downtown and proudly rooted in the historically Black neighborhood of The Block, this warm, refined space offers chef-inspired breakfasts and casual team gatherings designed to foster connection and creativity.

Working with Explore Asheville connects planners to a team of local experts who can help craft the perfect off-site experiences. From private dining rooms and dine-arounds to small group dinners, our team provides personalized recommendations and insider knowledge to ensure every meal is uniquely Asheville. Contact the team to get started.