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The Blackbird, Asheville, NC

The Blackbird

4.6
4.6
4217 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
**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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 254-2502
  • Website
    http://www.theblackbirdrestauraunt.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Reppert
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant has an open floor plan, but we do our best to ensure you have space to yourself for a large party or event. Please email information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com for more information. The Blackbird will design just the right menu for the occasion and provide a relaxed and elegant environment.
  • Location
    47 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    Aston St
  • Parking details
    The ground floor of the Aloft Hotel is the entrance to the public parking lot. The rate is hourly. We are not a Hotel restaurant, but we are located in the same building with the Aloft.There is also parking on the street and several parking garages within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,217 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Asheville

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird in Asheville offers a "fantastic brunch" experience with "top-notch service" and a "varied menu." Guests rave about the "amazing trout and scallop risotto" and appreciate the "great atmosphere." While some reviews note challenges with wait times and noise, the restaurant remains a local favorite for its "delicious food" and "pleasant service."

4,218 Reviews

  1. Laura

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the beet and zucchini salad! My husband had the cold smoked pork dish and I had trout with scallops. Excellent meal and service!

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  2. Kaitlin

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious! The brussel sprouts are a must!

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  3. Ashlee

    VIP

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We love this place! The food is just divine. The location is ideal. We have been a few times and each time it feels like they are short staffed, service is a little slow, but still a great experience.

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  4. Amelia

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's a lovely place. The food is always delicious, and the service is efficient and friendly.

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  5. Althea

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was artfully displayed and delicious! The service was excellent. We would definitely come here again!

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  6. Ingrid

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really good Goat cheese omelet with a biscuit, potatoes and sausage. I will return.

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  7. Aaron

    VIP

    El Paso

    87 reviews

    5.0

    87 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal from a gem in Ashville. From bar service to desert this was a fine evening thanks to a great wait staff and chef. Seafood risotto was well prepared and presented with scallops and trout. Steak tartare app was fantastic. 5 stars!

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  8. Julie

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding on all counts! We had a large table of 10. They took such good care of us! The food and drink selection were amazing! And the service was outstanding! We had a great time, and will def be back.

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  9. melinda

    Charlotte

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very busy...food good...waitress very fast even though restaurant was short staffed...noise level high

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  10. Christian

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome brunch! The biscuits and grits were great-- understand they do all pastries on site

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FAQs

The Blackbird offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 254-2502.

The Blackbird is rated 4.6 stars by 4217 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 43 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Blackbird

47 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Aston St
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The ground floor of the Aloft Hotel is the entrance to the public parking lot. The rate is hourly. We are not a Hotel restaurant, but we are located in the same building with the Aloft.There is also parking on the street and several parking garages within walking distance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Reppert
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theblackbirdrestauraunt.com/
  • Phone number
    (828) 254-2502
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant has an open floor plan, but we do our best to ensure you have space to yourself for a large party or event. Please email information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com for more information. The Blackbird will design just the right menu for the occasion and provide a relaxed and elegant environment.

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