Eat Local

Wood-fired pies with house-milled flour; a River Arts District anchor.

House pizzas and craft beer with a second-run movie theater attached.

Sushi rolls and hibachi in a South Asheville plaza.

Bull & Beggar spinoff for cheeseburgers, fries and lobster rolls.

Gluten-free, whole-food breakfast and brunch with global flavors.

By-the-slice and whole New York-style pies downtown.

Cathead biscuits, gravy flights and a jam bar — the West Asheville flagship.

James Beard Outstanding Restaurant; bustling Indian street-food favorite.

Elevated neighborhood American dinner and Sunday brunch in East Asheville.

Historic-cottage Biltmore Village bistro with a popular brunch.

Family-owned scratch diner serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Burgers, wings and 20+ craft taps with a creekside patio in Haw Creek.

Seasonal southern-Italian pasta and plates in the River Arts District.

Katie Button's acclaimed Spanish tapas bar — a James Beard winner and Asheville icon.

Farm-to-table Southern breakfast and brunch staple.

Grass-fed, build-your-own burgers with local toppings.

Rock-n-roll tonkotsu ramen noodle shop downtown.

Casual counter-service Asian: noodles, dumplings and seasonal plates.

Italian-American in a restored 1923 Biltmore Village building.

Playful seasonal menu inside The Radical hotel in the River Arts District.

Ashleigh Shanti's Black Appalachian fish-fry counter.

Lebanese street food, deli and market in West Asheville.

Fried-chicken concept from the White Duck Taco owners.

Inventive New American plates and craft cocktails; dinner and Sunday brunch.

Family-run Middle Eastern — hummus, kebabs, and weekend belly dancing.

Gulf oysters, coastal plates and fried chicken on buzzy Charlotte St.

Mexico City-meets-California cooking with a standout margarita and tequila program.

Vibrant Pan-Latin shareable plates; Michelin Bib Gourmand.

Pit-smoked pork, ribs and brisket with Carolina sides — a longtime local staple.

Wood-fired, local-sourced seasonal plates; Michelin Bib Gourmand and Green Star.

Long-running North and South Indian with a big lunch buffet.

Vegetarian-friendly Caribbean-inspired pasta and rice bowls.

Big-portion Tex-Mex plates and margaritas on the east side.

New York-style slices and pies in a casual West Asheville spot.

Scratch-made upscale vegan cuisine, a North Asheville original since 2011.

Greek and Italian classics, gyros and pasta — casual and group-friendly.

Upscale Alpine-lodge steakhouse with game meats, in Biltmore Village.

Nashville-style hot chicken by the heat level — a cult local favorite.

Foraged-ingredient New American plates and acclaimed craft cocktails.

Beloved farm-to-table breakfast and brunch institution; expect a weekend wait.

Tiny taqueria famous for playful breakfast tacos; many vegan/GF options.

Lively Mexican spot for tacos and margaritas.

Nationally known fine dining hidden in a cinderblock building; reservations a must.

Appalachian-European fine dining and raw bar in the River Arts District.

Tacos and Latin plates inside the Grey Eagle music hall; vegan/GF options.

Fine-dining institution since 1979 built on seasonal Appalachian ingredients.

The original flagship of the beloved Southern-comfort restaurant.

Casual neighborhood burgers, sandwiches and patio drinks, open late.