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Where to eat in Asheville

25 independent restaurants, bakeries and food spots in Asheville. Chains are left out.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Where to eat in Asheville

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    Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company

    Known to locals as the APBC or Brew n' View, is a good place to relax with a beer, pizza (available by the slice), and watch a movie for $3.

    $5-17

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    Early Girl Eatery

    Made-from-scratch Southern regional cuisine using local organic produce and free-range meats.

    Mon-Fri 7:30AM-3PM, Tue-Thu 5-9PM, Fri Sat 5-10PM, Sun 9AM-3PM$4-15

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    Firestorm Cafe

    Employee-owned cafe with all vegan menu offering wraps, handmade pastries, and more exotic options. Unusual selection of progressive books, anarchist pamphlets, and free internet. Firestorms hosts community events and concerts on a regular basis.

    $2-8

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    Laughing Seed

    A vegetarian/vegan restaurant with a variety of international-inspired unique dishes. Jungle-themed elegant indoor dining or great outdoor dining on Wall Street, the heart of downtown. The bar Jack of the Wood is downstairs.

    Mon Wed-Thu 11:30AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-10PM, Sun 10AM-9PM$8-16

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    Limones

    Upscale fresh Mexican-Californian cuisine. Reservations recommended.

    Daily 5-10PM$14-26

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    Mela

    Authentic Indian food in a beautiful and exotic atmosphere. Full bar available.

    Daily 11:30AM-2:30PM, 5:30-9:30PM$9-17

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    Rosetta's Kitchen

    Vegetarian/vegan (mostly organic) food in a very unique atmosphere. It's open until 3AM on most nights, and you're sure to find an assortment of interesting characters no matter the time of day.

    $8-12

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    The Hop

    Serves acclaimed ice cream (vegan selections available) made on-site.

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    828 Family Pizzeria

    New York style pizza.

    $7-13

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    Bouchon

    French comfort food of the Lyon area of France and wine bar.

    Mon-Sat 5PM-$10-20

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    Chop House

    Signature steakhouse.

    6:30AM–11AM, 5–10PM

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    Cucina 24

    Traditional Italian. Reservations recommended.

    Closed MondaysLunch $7-11, dinner $15-27

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    Fig

    Reservations recommended.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-3PM, 5:30PM-9PM (until 10PM Fri Sat); Sun 10:30AM-3PM

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    Heiwa Shokudo

    Traditional Japanese and sushi.

    Mon-Thu 11:30AM-2:30PM & 5:30-9:30PM, Sat noon-3PM & 5:30-9:30PM$8-15

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    Mamacitas

    Fresh, made from scratch Mexican cuisine.

    $3-8

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    Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack

    Delicious fried chicken as hot as you want it.

    Tue-Thu 11AM-9PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10PM$7-12

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    Salsa

    Mexican-Caribbean food.

    Mon-Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, Mon-Thu 5:30-9:30PM, Sat Sun 12:30-3PM, Fri Sat 5:30-10PM

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    Sunny Point Cafe & Bakery

    A great brunch spot.

    Sun Mon 8:30AM-2:30PM, Tue-Sat 8:30AM-9:30PM$7-10

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    Table

    New-American cuisine with a daily written menu.

    Closed Tuesdays

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    The Admiral

    Menu changes daily.

    Daily 5PM-2AM (lunch 2-5PM, dinner 5-10PM)$16-28

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    The Market Place

    Innovative "farm to table" cuisine.

    Mon-Sat 5:30-10PM$4-24

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    Tupelo Honey Cafe

    Check this out for some delicious New Southern cuisine.

    Tue-Sun 9AM-3PM, Tue-Thu 5:30-10PM, Fri Sat until midnight$7-13

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    Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

    641 Merrimon Ave

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    Wasabi

    Japanese restaurant and sushi bar.

    $8-26

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    Zambra

    Tapas and Spanish cuisine in a very romantic atmosphere.

    $6-20

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Asheville (CC BY-SA 4.0).