6 Best Historic Restaurants in Asheville

6 restaurants available nearby

1. Luminosa

4.8

Exceptional(387)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Asheville

Booked 37 times today

Where modern-Appalachian meets Italian-inspiration, Luminosa is bringing a hyperlocal lens to Italian cuisine, utilizing regional purveyors and local team member expertise to shape and curate the ever-evolving, seasonally driven offerings. Nestled within The Flat Iron Hotel, a historic boutique hotel in Asheville, North Carolina, Luminosa's carefully designed space radiates a welcoming tavern ambiance. Our culinary heart is a wood-burning oven, infusing a "touch of fire" into handmade pizzas, house-made pastas, and locally sourced vegetables. In homage to Asheville's renowned brewery scene, Luminosa's beverage program features local brews, including an exclusive collaboration, alongside a diverse selection of cocktails and wines.

2. Posana

4.8

Exceptional(2337)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Asheville

Booked 25 times today

Posana is a contemporary American restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville on Historic Pack Square. With a focus on serving local, seasonal, and sustainable cuisine, Posana sources unprocessed, premium ingredients from nearly 65 different local purveyors and farmers each week and regularly changes the menu. The restaurant’s warm welcoming main dining room is ideal for a weeknight dinner, weekend get together, or a special occasion celebration. We can’t wait to serve you.

3. District 42

4.1

Excellent(17)

Price: Moderate

• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Asheville

We are accepting walk-ins only at this moment.District 42®, located in Hotel Arras, blends together small shareable plates, warm hospitality, and unique cocktails. Our all-day lounge and bar in downtown Asheville, the vibrant center of historic Pack Square, is open seven days a week offering a mix of tables and soft seating. You’re invited to sit back and relax in our lounge or outdoor patio while you delight in great food and libations made with house-made juices, regionally sourced bitters, and just a dash of downtown Asheville’s celebrated history.

A photo of Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa restaurant

4. Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.6

Exceptional(4143)

Price: Expensive

• Regional American (Contemporary Southern) • Asheville

Booked 30 times today

EDISON, craft ales + kitchen is an inventive bar and restaurant that brings together the food culture and local flavors of downtown, with expansive indoor and outdoor seating and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Named for frequent historical visits from Thomas Edison and his "Vagabonds" (Edison, Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford), EDISON serves NC craft beers, small batch bourbons, handcrafted cocktails, and regionally inspired food in a contemporary, fun, and artistic setting.Several renowned artists who celebrate the creativity of the area and call this community home are showcased in the indoor dining room, offering our patrons a true Asheville experience. The jalapeno bacon wrapped bison meatloaf is a must try !

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5. Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

4.7

Exceptional(6056)

Price: Moderate

• American • Asheville

Booked 27 times today

Stable Café is open daily from 11AM to 2PM for guests of Biltmore Estate.Satisfy your appetite for house-smoked meats, Carolina barbeque, grilled burgers, and other southern favorites in a historic setting that was once the estate's horse stable.Biltmore tickets or an annual pass are required to visit all restaurants on the estate. For seasonal evening events, dinner reservations for all the guests in the party must have an evening-specific ticket or be an estate lodging guest. Dinner menu is a three-course, prefix menu.The convenient location next to Biltmore House, friendly hospitality, and delectable food make the Stable Café a popular stop after visits to the house and gardens. The ambiance of the historic surroundings in the renovated stable complex is unmatched.

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6. The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village

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Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Asheville

The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village in Asheville, North Carolina specializes in serving popular Mexican cuisine. The restaurant offers casual dining in a relaxed, colorful setting and features a full service bar. The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village serves lunch and dinner daily and offers a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, brunch fare and desserts on the all day menu, including many vegetarian and gluten free options. Brunch selections include skillet hash, Southwestern eggs Benedict, cantina style breakfast burrito and breakfast taco. Lunch and dinner at The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village includes a selection of street tacos, fajitas, quesadillas, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas and sides.

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6 restaurants available nearby

1. Luminosa

2. Posana

3. District 42

4. Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

5. Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

6. The Cantina at Historic Biltmore Village

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