Food Scene
Post 25 Kitchen & Lounge
2155 Hendersonville RdFletcher Village Bakery and Cafe
235 St John RdGreat pastries, bread, and sandwiches
The best tacos. Two location - near the River Arts District and one right off Long Shoals Road (not far from Hobbit House).
439 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrThe best tacos. Two location - near the River Arts District and one right off Long Shoals Road (not far from Hobbit House).
Our favorite restaurant in Asheville. Really tasty Jamaican food. Three locations (Montford, West Asheville, and Biltmore Park). Biltmore Park is the closest, but the Montford and West Asheville locations have better ambiance.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveOur favorite restaurant in Asheville. Really tasty Jamaican food. Three locations (Montford, West Asheville, and Biltmore Park). Biltmore Park is the closest, but the Montford and West Asheville locations have better ambiance.
This is the Willy Wonka of breweries. The food is excellent. Can be busy, so there may be a wait.
726 locals recommend
Sierra Nevada Brewery
100 Sierra Nevada WayThis is the Willy Wonka of breweries. The food is excellent. Can be busy, so there may be a wait.
Baked Pie Company
4 Long Shoals RdYou can get a 'flight' of pies there.
HenDough Chicken & Donuts
532 Kanuga RdThink Chick-fil-A with doughnuts and mimosas.
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AveUpscale tapas restaurant. You'll need a reservation there.
The best brunch in town. Located in West Asheville (Hipster Paradise)
587 locals recommend
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdThe best brunch in town. Located in West Asheville (Hipster Paradise)
Eating Asheville
18 N Lexington AveUpscale dining.
Laughing Seed Cafe
40 Wall StGreat Vegetarian Food
Top level dining in an unassuming building in West Asheville (Hipster Paradise).
316 locals recommend
The Admiral
400 Haywood RdTop level dining in an unassuming building in West Asheville (Hipster Paradise).
Cute little restaurant in Brevard with great food. Excellent brunch options.
178 locals recommend
The Square Root
33 Times Arcade AlleyCute little restaurant in Brevard with great food. Excellent brunch options.
West First Wood-Fired
101B 1st Ave WGreat wood-fired pizza in Hendersonville.
Chicken with a kick. This place has gotten very popular and has recently expanded into Greenville, SC. It is about 15 min away from the hobbit house.
69 locals recommend
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack South
3749 Sweeten Creek RdChicken with a kick. This place has gotten very popular and has recently expanded into Greenville, SC. It is about 15 min away from the hobbit house.
Early Girl Eatery
8 Wall StGreat brunch spot
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdAmazing Brunch. You'll wait in line - but it is worth it.
Ava's Donuts
26 Carl Alwin PlThe bear claw is awesome. Good maple bacon doughnuts too
The Underground Cafe with DoughP Doughnuts
22 S Pack SquareUnique flavors available
Black Bear Coffee Co.
Great coffee / pastries 2 min up the road.
Contemporary American cuisine featuring local ingredients served in a chic space with a patio.
138 locals recommend
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveContemporary American cuisine featuring local ingredients served in a chic space with a patio.
If you are near the Biltmore Estate, this is a great place for food.
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayIf you are near the Biltmore Estate, this is a great place for food.
Jerusalem Garden Café
78 Patton AveIf you love Hummus...
An eclectic menu of New American plates & creative desserts is served in a casual space.
92 locals recommend
Jargon
715 Haywood RdAn eclectic menu of New American plates & creative desserts is served in a casual space.
High-end New American fare & wine offered in a bi-level venue with rustic, yet stylish, decor.
159 locals recommend
The Bull and Beggar
37 Paynes WayHigh-end New American fare & wine offered in a bi-level venue with rustic, yet stylish, decor.
Indian Street Food. Won the James Beard Award for best restaurant in the country.
310 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
32 Battery Park AveIndian Street Food. Won the James Beard Award for best restaurant in the country.
Benne On Eagle
35 Eagle StAfrican-inspired sharing plates & dishes
Bone and Broth
94 Charlotte StIf you are a meat eater
City Bakery
Get the TAB sandwich (Turkey Avocado Bacon) - served on Ciabatta.
Drinks & Nightlife
Blue Ghost Brewing Company
125 Underwood RdOur local brewery in Fletcher.
This place is a little touristy, but great food and beer selection
478 locals recommend
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore AveThis place is a little touristy, but great food and beer selection
Bhramari Brewing Company
101 S Lexington AveBrewery taproom with great food options
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveThe best brewery in town. Top of the line.
Zillicoah Beer Co.
870 Riverside DrAmazing microbrew. Location right by the river.
Great outdoor space and great beer. Located in the River Arts District
285 locals recommend
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes WayGreat outdoor space and great beer. Located in the River Arts District
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyExcellent outdoor space
Oklawaha Brewing Company
147 1st Ave ECute little brewery in downtown Hendersonville
Turgua Brewing
3131 Cane Creek RoadLess than 10 min drive
Salvage Station
468 Riverside DrGreat music venue
Souther Williams Vineyard
655 Hoopers Creek RoadSchedule a tasting - right up the road
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom - Brevard
342 Mountain Industrial DrOrder a flight - covered outdoor taproom
Cursus Keme
155 Thompson StUnique high craft brewery
Sightseeing
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdTube down the French Broad
Parks & Nature
The best hikes and nature sight seeing
Wildcat Rock Trail
3823 Gerton HwyThis area has numerous looped trails from moderate to strenuous.
25 locals recommend
Pisgah Center For Wildlife Edu
1401 Fish Hatchery RdThis area has numerous looped trails from moderate to strenuous.
Bearwallow Mountain
4854 Bearwallow Mountain RdStunning views on this trail - less than 20 min away
Bent Creek Experimental Forest
Many hiking / biking trails
Hot Springs Resort And Spa
315 Bridge StNatural spring tubs near the App Trail
Trombatore Trailhead
Bearwallow Mountain RoadLess than 20 min away
Asheville 'zoo' with many local wildlife exhibits. Great for kids!
295 locals recommend
WNC Nature Center
75 Gashes Creek RdAsheville 'zoo' with many local wildlife exhibits. Great for kids!
Great park - it has a outdoor velodrome (known as the Mellowdrome) for skates and bikes. Dog park!
110 locals recommend
French Broad River Park
508 Riverview DrGreat park - it has a outdoor velodrome (known as the Mellowdrome) for skates and bikes. Dog park!
Graveyard Fields Loop Trail
Blue Ridge ParkwaySpectacular trail - great fall hike.
Greybeard Trail
Greybeard - My personal favorite trail. Next to Montreat College in Black Mountain
Antiquing
Asheville is known for its antiquing scene and there are some excellent options.
The Antique Tobacco Barn
75 Swannanoa River RdHuge old tobacco barn with dozens of seller stalls
The Regeneration Station
26 Glendale AveBig antique warehouse
Neighborhoods
West Asheville is a 'locals' area with a lot of great restaurants and bars. It has been described as a Hipster Vortex.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
West Asheville is a 'locals' area with a lot of great restaurants and bars. It has been described as a Hipster Vortex.
South slope is the hottest spot in Asheville in recent years. Several breweries and tap houses are located here. Great restaurants as well.
75 locals recommend
South Slope Brewing District
South slope is the hottest spot in Asheville in recent years. Several breweries and tap houses are located here. Great restaurants as well.
The River Arts District is a former industrial area that has turned into a arts hub. Many great restaurants and bars are located here. A great urban bike trail just opened along the River Arts corridor,
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlThe River Arts District is a former industrial area that has turned into a arts hub. Many great restaurants and bars are located here. A great urban bike trail just opened along the River Arts corridor,
Probably the main reason you are here! Many great things to do in downtown - check out our restaurant recommendations!
339 locals recommend
Downtown
Probably the main reason you are here! Many great things to do in downtown - check out our restaurant recommendations!
The area just outside the Biltmore Estate entry has lots of quaint buildings with shops and restaurants.
225 locals recommend
Biltmore Village
The area just outside the Biltmore Estate entry has lots of quaint buildings with shops and restaurants.
City/town information
Brevard
Next to Pisgah National Forest
The famed lake from Dirty Dancing. Beautiful mountain views from the lake. Chimney Rock Park is nearby
325 locals recommend
Lake Lure
The famed lake from Dirty Dancing. Beautiful mountain views from the lake. Chimney Rock Park is nearby
We are located between Hendersonville and Asheville. Hendersonville has a cute downtown area.
282 locals recommend
Hendersonville
We are located between Hendersonville and Asheville. Hendersonville has a cute downtown area.