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A photo of Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn restaurant
1. Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn
4.7
Exceptional(6301)
Price: Expensive
• American • Asheville
Sunset Terrace is our iconic upscale classic restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine with an emphasis on hand cut steaks, seafood and regional favorites and an award winning wine list. Taste signature cocktails paired with popular dishes from the lobster cobb salad to the chilled seafood platter. Located on the outdoor terrace of the 100 year old Main Inn, enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Executive Chef, Enrique Galan and Chef de Cuisine Joel Mauck craft delectable dishes to be enjoyed with a setting and experience that you will always remember. The Sunset Terrace is an eleven-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, most recently in 2024.Reservations are strongly recommended.Dress accordingly to the weather.
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2. Luminosa
4.7
Exceptional(258)
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.
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3. Limones Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(6288)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Asheville
Limones Restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Reviews rave about the 'wonderful place for celebrations' and the 'go-to celebration restaurant' ambiance. The food is 'outstanding', with 'creative and original recipes'. The service is also 'professional', making every occasion special.
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4. Posana
4.7
Exceptional(2250)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Asheville
Booked 15 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.
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5. Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate
4.7
Exceptional(5965)
Price: Moderate
• American • Asheville
Booked 70 times today
Stable Café is open from 4PM to 8pm daily for guests of Biltmore Estate.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 Blackbird
4.3
Awesome(4158)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Asheville
Booked 29 times today
**PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR THANKSGIVING MENU FOUND AT WWW.THEBLACKBIRDRESTAURANT.COM WILL BE THE ONLY MENU OFFERED ON THANKSGIVING DAY**The Blackbird Restaurant is a Chef Owned Restaurant serving local, fresh ingredients. The Blackbird’s goal is to delight guests with cooking grounded in the traditions and ingredients of the Carolinas creating an unique and vibrant menu – New American with Southern Flares.The menu features the seasonal best from local farmers, fresh catches from the coast of the Carolinas, incredible local micro-brews, specialty cocktails, and great wines from the around the world. Our menu changes seasonally to reflect the bounty of the area and the chef’s creativity. The Blackbird’s award-winning food, desserts and prompt service will impress you every time.We are located in the heart of downtown Asheville, on Biltmore Ave. You can find us at the corner of The Aloft Hotel.Parking Garage is located at the back on Lexington Ave. The first hour is free.
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7. Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate
4.5
Awesome(3835)
Price: Moderate
• American • Asheville
Booked 12 times today
Located on Biltmore Estate, this warm, relaxing tavern overlooks the village green at Antler Hill Village. The décor, ambience, and menu pay tribute to the neighborhood pubs of Britain and Ireland. Enjoy satisfying pub fare alongside robustly flavored American and global cuisine presented with Biltmore flair. On tap are Biltmore's own Cedric's Pale Ale and Cedric's Brown Ale in addition to award-winning Biltmore wines and a full bar. *Please be aware that you must have a valid paid estate admission ticket, be a guest of Inn on Biltmore Estate or Village Hotel, or be a Biltmore Annual Passholder to dine on property*. Outdoor dining is available in season. Please note that due to limited seating availability we are unable to accept reservations for our patio. All patio seating is assigned on a first come first served basis.
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8. Blue Ridge
4.8
Exceptional(5095)
Price: Expensive
• Southern • Asheville
Booked 43 times today
The Blue Ridge restaurant is a farm-to-table artisanal buffet overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. The Morning Table signature buffet, served each morning, will redefine all that you imagined breakfast could be. Two massive rooms are filled with amazing breakfast options, including a yogurt bar, omelet station and great gluten free options. Don’t miss the award-winning Friday night Seafood Buffet, Saturday night Prime Rib Buffet and phenomenal Sunday Brunch. It’s the perfect way to end any week.Reservations recommended.
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9. The Bistro - Biltmore Estate
4.8
Exceptional(4330)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Asheville
Booked 20 times today
The Bistro is located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, right next door to Biltmore's award-winning winery. Please be aware that you must have a valid paid estate admission ticket, be staying at Inn on Biltmore Estate or Village Hotel, or be a Biltmore Annual Passholder to dine on property. Please note that due to limited seating availability we are unable to accept reservations for our patio. All patio seating is assigned on a first come first served basis. The Bistro features contemporary American fare. Fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients are the focus on the dinner menu, which features premium steaks, impeccable mountain trout and seafood, poultry and lamb. Gardens on the estate produce a wide array of vegetables and fruits throughout the seasons, and our extensive pasture lands provide all-natural, hormone-free Black Angus beef and lamb.
A photo of The Market Place Restaurant restaurant
10. The Market Place Restaurant
4.4
Awesome(4044)
Price: Expensive
• American • Asheville
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to The Market Place, Asheville's culinary gem nestled in the heart of downtown! Led by Chef William Dissen, our restaurant celebrates the vibrant flavors of the region with a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients from within a 100-mile radius of Asheville. We're proud to have been named a semi-finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. Join us for dinner beginning at 5 pm where you can enjoy our delicious dishes alongside a local beer or a handmade cocktail.Due to the unpredictable weather in the mountains, patio tables cannot be reserved.
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  • Laura
    Orlando / Central Florida East •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Always an amazing experience, love sitting in a horse stall and partaking in fine dining! Great service has always been my experience.
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    Stable Cafe -Biltmore EstatePrice: Moderate• American• Asheville
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    4.7
  • Bonnie
    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Our birthday celebration meal was so perfect! Our food was delicious- Margherita pizza with the thinnest crispy crust, the green weeds salad we shared, and the little Carmelo pasta was a real treat with the added balsamic addition. All of the pasta, made in house, was al dente with perfect amounts of sauce. But the staff at Luminosa was, as always, exemplary in their attentiveness, knowledge of the menu items, and kindness. They make this wonderfully historic space worth coming often, which I have! We even got a tour of the newly opened red ribbon space - thank you Ace, Sara Charles and Amy.
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    LuminosaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Asheville
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    4.7
  • Bethvip
    Fort Lauderdale •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Our waiter, Daphne was superb. Great service and a fine dining experience. Delicious root vegetables and salad with pomegranate, squash, pecans, goat cheese. We had a wonderful evening and ended it by sharing the chocolate mousse which was decadent.
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    PosanaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Asheville
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    4.7
  • Judy
    Coastal North Carolina •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 24 Sept 2024
    Eating outside on the terrace with its outstanding views makes Sunset Terrace a beautiful and special place. I always go there to celebrate special occasions.
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    Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park InnPrice: Expensive• American• Asheville
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    4.7
  • Randy
    Asheville / Western North Carolina •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 23 Sept 2024
    The Lamb loin was amazing and the portion was generous. Margaritas were great as always. Our waiter was great. Very attentive and offered descriptions of the dishes we asked about. Very pleasant experience
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    Limones RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Asheville
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    4.7

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