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Tall John's
What you need to know
Tall John's is a chef-owned neighborhood restaurant at 152 Montford Avenue in Asheville's historic Montford district, inside a former church built around 1906. Chef Trevor Payne cooks classics like steak tartare, Caesar salad, roast half chicken, steak Diane and a cheeseburger with fries, and the bar is known for freezer-cold martinis. Dinner runs nightly and brunch is Sunday. It's a MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurant.
Local's Tip
Arrive at 4 PM for cocktail hour, when medium plates are half off until 5. The bar, kitchen counter and patio are always held for walk-ins, so call ahead to get on the waitlist.
What the locals say
Neighbors walk over for a martini at the bar and stay for dinner. Mountain Xpress readers named it Best New Restaurant in 2023, and in warm weather the dog-friendly patio fills up with regulars.
What you need to know
Tall John's is a chef-owned neighborhood restaurant at 152 Montford Avenue in Asheville's historic Montford district, inside a former church built around 1906. Chef Trevor Payne cooks classics like steak tartare, Caesar salad, roast half chicken, steak Diane and a cheeseburger with fries, and the bar is known for freezer-cold martinis. Dinner runs nightly and brunch is Sunday. It's a MICHELIN Guide recommended restaurant.
What the locals say
Neighbors walk over for a martini at the bar and stay for dinner. Mountain Xpress readers named it Best New Restaurant in 2023, and in warm weather the dog-friendly patio fills up with regulars.
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