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Tender Butts & Sweet Racks
At 12 Bones Smokehouse, They make everything from scratch. Their meats are smoked long & slow over select hardwoods. Their recipes are both old family favorites & new ones. Locations in the RAD and S. AVL.

The famous baby back ribs are legendary. The "damn good corn pudding" is a local favorite!

12 Bones Smokehouse

"Build your own bowl" menu featuring hot, warm and cold ramen style bowls.

Broth Lab

Smoky Park Supper Club is a gathering place for friends and family, locals and visitors, and everyone in between. It is a restaurant and event space alongside the French Broad river on close to two acres of land in the River Arts District.

They are a community-focused restaurant & bar. Unique atmosphere, built from shipping containers. Farm to table, wood fired menu, with options for everyone. Outdoor seating on the river, with sunset views!

Smoky Park Supper Club

American fare with local ingredients plus a full bar & outdoor seating.

Haywood Common

New American plates, creative cocktails and a diverse wine list in a casual setting.

Jargon

Serving market-fresh tacos in a bright, casual space on Beechham's Curve in West Asheville.

Taco Billy

Neighborhood restaurant serving pasta and pizza dishes, plus other Italian comfort food in North Asheville.

Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

Classic southern style BBQ with housemade sauces offered with local beer & cocktails.

Luella's Bar-B-Que

An upscale steakhouse offering American cuisine; located in the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

Red Stag Grill

Featuring traditional and not-so-traditional sandwiches, sides & more, all made from scratch.

Rise Above Deli

The Old Fashioned Soda Fountain built to resemble the original Woolworth Luncheonette!
The Soda Fountain is in its original location and and is open daily serving many of the original menu items: egg creams, club sandwiches, coffee, and ice cream sodas!

Great lunch in a great environment - surrounded by local art!

The Soda Fountain at Woolworth Walk

Tucked away in the mountains of Grovewood in Asheville, Golden Fleece Slow Earth Kitchen is a culinary celebration of the Earth & the bounty it provides.

It is a celebration of slow cooked wild game, crackling fires, rustic recipes, and the beauty of seasonal produce.

Golden Fleece Slow Earth Kitchen

Fresh Mexican food at its finest. A wide beer selection, margaritas, and all sorts of tasty salsas at the free salsa bar, Mamacita’s does it all in-house, even fire roasting their own peppers. They also offer incredible catering services.

Mamacita's has won BEST BURRITOS in Asheville for 18 years!

Mamacita's Taqueria

Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, Bier Garden opened their doors back in 1994 and have never looked back. Voted #1 Sports bar, multiple awards for their beer selection, and a kitchen and bar that stays open blizzards and holidays alike!

"If you want to watch games, get there early this place fills up quick!"

"Amazing beer selection!"

"Fantastic and friendly staff, love bringing my family members from out of town in here to watch games and drink beer..."

"Great pub/bar food...!"

The Bier Garden

Locally owned with locations in downtown Asheville + Weaverville with Mediterranean-inspired comfort food, cocktails, dozens of beer on tap, wines, and more for lunch and dinner either inside our casual dining rooms or outside on our dog-friendly patios!

"This dang smash burger was my most craved item of 2022" - Stu Helm Food Fan on Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL
Pro Tip: If you bring your dog to eat outside at Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL, be sure and ask for the Doggie Menu!

Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville + Twisted Laurel Weaverville

Cono Sur

Jack of the Wood pub is your Celtic downtown pub serving craft brews, Irish whiskeys, and pub fare since 1997! Check out our new artisanal Sandwich Menu & takeaway Deli To-Go!

RECENT REVIEW: ...this place has ALL the live music, plus hearty pub grub and an amazing rotating tap selection... You !! must!! try the scotch egg and brussel sprouts!!!

Jack of the Wood

Family owned and operated for over twenty-five years, we serve delicious and authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Transport your senses to faraway lands and join us for live music and bellydancing every Friday & Saturday night at 7p.m.!

“Amazing Food, Wonderful Staff, and Awesome Atmosphere”
-Caren B.

“Hidden Gem”
-Rad E.

“A Taste Of The Middle East In Asheville”
-Glenn M.

“Incredible!”
-Dorothy D.

“Lovely People, Even Better Food!”
-Meykell R.

Jerusalem Garden Café

Great food, people and beer. Our menu is available until 2am. We have live music Wednesday-Saturday night starting around 9pm. Our staff is the friendliest in town. Great central, downtown location just off the beaten path of Patton Ave.

Foggy Mountain Brewpub

Your friendly neighborhood pub featuring good beer and good spirits, in both uses of the word. We believe a pub is only as good as its food, so we take pride in feeding our community with creativity and grit.

"This is the best bar in town. The staff are amazing people, and the food and drinks are just as good."

Westville Pub

Mountain Madre is a family-owned Mexican Kitchen & Agave Bar. Not only are we known for using fresh local ingredients in all of our dishes and margaritas, but we are also known for having the largest Agave bar in Western North Carolina-- offering only the finest Tequila and Mezcal. Owners, Danny & Paige Scully, created Mountain Madre with the intention to bring families and friends together. Together with our Mountain Madre team we are committed to providing our guests the best quality food, vibrant atmosphere, and a memorable experience!

"This is my go-to spot for downtown! The food is delicious and locally sourced. They have great vegan options, cocktails are unique and made from scratch. You can't ask for a better out-door patio. Love it!"

Mountain Madre

STORM Rhum Bar & Bistro is a unique dining and bar experience.

Storm Rhum Bar and Bistro

Featuring a full bar with Noble Craft Cider & Mead products and a bistro with small & large plates designed for sharing. in downtown Asheville.

Noble Cider - The Greenhouse

Craft cocktails & burgers, with a patio and vault seating.

Rankin Vault Cocktail Lounge

Our seafood is flown fresh daily which makes us the seafood destination for locals and visitors who share our passion for fresh Maine lobsters, oysters and fish.  You can check out our website which has our full menu and daily oyster and draft beer list!

Be sure to check out their Clam Bake To- Go!  Available through their website- there are three different sizes, which feed anywhere from 2-8 people.  They provide everything you need, all you need is a pot and a stove!

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The Urban Gastronome

Some favorite things that make Asheville like no other place on the planet.

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