Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Asheville

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Updated 05 December 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Asheville? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Ascot Club Restaurant

5.0

5 (65)

$30 and under

American

Waynesville

About the restaurant

Located inside the clubhouse, The Ascot Club Restaurant is a boutique restaurant and bar featuring seasonal menus from Chef Paul Young, weekly specials, and of course delicious food! Guests can enjoy their meal inside the clubhouse or sitting outside on the terrace during beautiful mountain view sunset.

Top review

Shari

Dined on 20 Dec 2024

Great food and ambience -- relaxing and friendly staff.

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Experience

New Year's Eve

Andaaz - Asheville

5.0

5 (1418)

$31 to $50

Indian

Asheville

About the restaurant

Reservations are for available for dinner. Lunch buffet is available 7 days a week on a walk in basis (no reservations needed for Lunch). Andaaz is a fine dining restaurant with a variety of vegetarian, non-vegetarian signature dishes and fresh breads. The ambience showcases glimpses of Indian culture. Located in Biltmore Village right across the entrance to the Historic Biltmore Estate.

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AndreaVIP

Dined on 23 Sept 2024

A wonderful dinner enjoyed by all 4 of us! my friend was thrilled with all the Gluten Free options.

Little D's

4.8

4.8 (418)

$30 and under

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Owen McGlynn
Chef de Cuisine Faith Hall

COOK WITH INTENTION
We’re all about cooking with intention and purposeful ingredients to deliver a depth of flavor. Slowing down to do something well makes the enjoyment of great food and good conversation that much better.
EAT WITH THE SEASONS
Our food is straightforward and authentic. Our sharable plates change seasonally as we celebrate locally‐sourced produce at its prime. Seasonal eating is a delicious and sustainable way to support your local food purveyors and enjoy both recognizable flavors, as well as the unexpected.
YOUR NECK OF THE WOODS
We hope to be that third place for you to gather and catch up over a delicious meal and craft cocktails.
Owned and operated by the friendly and energetic couple, Owen and Mindi McGlynn of Asheville Proper, they wanted to create an inviting and easygoing space just for locals, located in North Asheville, away from the hustle and bustle of downtown life.

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Anna

Dined today

Lovely spot to have a nice dinner. Thoroughly enjoyed dinner with husband here on a Sunday evening!

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Pan Roasted Duck Breast

Rendezvous

4.8

4.8 (97)

$31 to $50

French

Asheville

About the restaurant

Dining at Rendezvous is a special experience. The quaint farmhouse feel, the upscale yet casual elegance, and the comfort of our thyme-honored French cuisine, are just a part of our appeal. You can find owner, Michel Baudouin, playing the age old game of Pétanque on our expansive outdoor courts, also available for your use if desired. And Chef Benjamin Anderson has perfected our famous Duck a L'Orange. Please join us for a warm and comfort-filled evening; choose Rendezvous for your next rendezvous!

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David

Dined 6 days ago

Yes, this was a place I will go back to as a favorite!

Glass Onion - Weaverville, NC

4.9

4.9 (2638)

$31 to $50

Italian

Asheville

About the restaurant

Located in Quaint Downtown Weaverville, a Short Drive North of Asheville.
Glass Onion Serves Northern Italian Fare Simply Prepared Using Mostly Local, Organic & Sustainable Products From Area Farmers & Vendors.
Open for Dine-in Wed-Sun 5-8pm Last Seating is 8pm

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Maureeen

Dined 2 days ago

It was divine. Food was amazing. Service was perfect. So happy you’re part of our wonderful small town.

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Popular dish

Rigatoni w Braised Wild Boar Bolognese

Popular dish

Almond Cake

Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort

4.9

4.9 (362)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

The Rocky Face Tavern at Springdale Resort has become one of Western North Carolina's favorite destinations. In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, under the shadow of Cold Mountain with sweeping views of the Rocky Face Mountain, our upscale casual dining experience will soon become your favorite choice for a night out! Under the direction of Page and Sid Truesdale, Haywood County natives, they have created a menu of Southern favorites and serve them in an ambiance that is both inviting and captivating. When you visit the Smoky Mountains, be sure to make your reservation!

The Tavern is a short walk from the parking area, if you need assistance getting into the restaurant, please call 828-220-4938.

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Dewayne

Dined 6 days ago

Awesome food and place to go eat. You can not go wrong in any aspect with this restaurant

Mehfil

4.7

4.7 (565)

$30 and under

Indian

Asheville

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of downtown Asheville, decorated with carvings, and statues imported from India. Mëhfil brings you authentic Indian food in a beautifully relaxed atmosphere.
Come enjoy a casual meal with friends or a celebration with your loved ones. Either way, you'll be taken care of by our knowledgeable and friendly team. We take pride in what we serve and how we serve it - Good Food and Great Service. We also offer takeout, delivery, catering and in Jul 2023 we have added Mow, Mehfil on Wheels, a food truck serving Mehfil food. Mow is a regular at the local breweries and can even come in to your neighborhood. Our signature dishes include the lamb chops, goat curry, deluxe mixed grill-an assortment of lamb and chicken seekh kebab, tandoori shrimp and lamb chops. No one does the tandoor as good us and our awards are testimony to that.

*FOR PARTIES OF 9 OR MORE, PLEASE CONTACT THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY, HAVE A CREDIT CARD READY WHEN CALLING TO SET THE DEPOSIT*

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HerbVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The Tikki Masala and Large Shrimp Dish were excellent. The garlic nan and cocktails were also wonderful. Our server, Ray, was courteous and efficient. The restaurant with its white table clothes is beautiful. It our 3rd visit and we will be back many more times since we are local.

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Appalachia at The Lodge

4.8

4.8 (417)

$31 to $50

American

Lake Lure

About the restaurant

Appalachia Restaurant brings an upscale-casual experience to an intimate setting. With stunning views and a cuisine that offers an Appalachian flair, you will be immersed with the true spirit of Lake Lure.
Dinner at the restaurant begins at 4:30pm.
We bring the Appalachian heritage from the outdoors in while dining in front of the stunning 525 million year old mountains. Inside, outside, or bar room dining, you will have a gorgeous view of Lake Lure and the Appalachian mountains. Boats Slips are first come, first serve. Due to the small volume of tables, we cannot accept preferred table/view requests.
Dress Code: No swimwear or coverups, must have shoes.

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Joe

Dined 6 days ago

This is our go-to fine dining special occasion restaurant. The food has just been great without exception and the staff friendly and welcoming. We love eating here and the casual atmosphere makes it pleasant and comfortable. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!

Selu Garden Cafe - Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

4.7

4.7 (890)

$30 and under

American

Cherokee

About the restaurant

Located in the main tower of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, Selu (pronounced “shay-loo”) Garden Cafe offers all the southern-style cafe favorites you love — and then some! Selu serves breakfast buffet favorites and à la carte crowd pleasers. For lunch, enjoy classic fare - like sandwiches, Shrimp & Grits and Fried Green Tomatoes - with the Selu Cafe touch. On weekends, enjoy hearty dinner selections like Chile-Lime Salmon and Grilled Ribeye Steak.

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Nancy

Dined 7 days ago

The service and food were excellent. Always a good choice.

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Popular dish

Fried Green Tomatoes

Red Stag Grill at Grand Bohemian Hotel Asheville

4.8

4.8 (5970)

$31 to $50

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

The undeniable aroma of comfort food is impossible to ignore, as is the warm rustic-modern lodge atmosphere at one of the most unique restaurants in Asheville. Red Stag Grill makes everything larger than life, especially the menu. A delicious culture clash of flavors blends into the remarkable-European comfort food with a Carolina twist. Later, unwind and abandon your after-dinner plans as you sip a signature cocktail in one of the more rustic bars in Biltmore Village. This is Bohemia. Stay awhile and discover an appetite for something you've never tasted before.

Complimentary valet parking is available.

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RichardVIP

Dined on 25 Sept 2024

An excellent classic steakhouse experience. My prime rib was superb, although the sides--especially the scalloped potatoes--were actually better than the meat, which could have been a bit more flavorful. My partner's grouper was excellent. There is a good selection of wines by the glass at reasonable prices. Sevice was outstanding.

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