Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Asheville area by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Asheville area by diners
Fine dining in the United States isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; these days, it's all about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller and his three-Michelin-starred restaurant, French Laundry, unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chefs' tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in the Asheville area using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of June 25, 2025.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Pack's Tavern
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1358 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 20 South Spruce St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pubs, New American, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Rosetta's Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (591 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 68 North Lexington Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegetarian, Cocktail Bars, Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Addissae
- Rating: 4.3/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 Commerce St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Red Ginger Dimsum And Tapas
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1454 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 82 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Dim Sum, Tapas Bars, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Corner Kitchen
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1305 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3 Boston Way Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Admiral
- Rating: 4.3/5 (919 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 400 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Jerusalem Garden Cafe
- Rating: 4.3/5 (614 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 78 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Tupelo Honey Southern Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.3/5 (4160 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 12 College St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Limones Restaurant
- Rating: 4.3/5 (821 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 13 Eagle St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Diners
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Posana
- Rating: 4.3/5 (760 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Glass Onion
- Rating: 4.4/5 (217 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 North Main St. Weaverville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Ukiah
- Rating: 4.4/5 (243 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 121 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Japanese, Barbecue, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
- Rating: 4.4/5 (909 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 641 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Events by Cúrate
- Rating: 4.4/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 32 South Lexington Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Spanish, Venues & Event Spaces, Party & Event Planning
- Read more on Yelp
#16. HomeGrown
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1338 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 371 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Salad, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Stoney Knob Cafe
- Rating: 4.4/5 (547 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 337 Merrimon Ave. Weaverville, North Carolina
- Categories: Greek, American
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Nine Mile
- Rating: 4.4/5 (905 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 233 Montford Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Caribbean, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Fig
- Rating: 4.4/5 (336 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 18 Brook St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: French, Seafood, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Main Street Grill
- Rating: 4.4/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 South Main St. Weaverville, North Carolina
- Categories: Burgers
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Gypsy Queen Cuisine
- Rating: 4.4/5 (371 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 807 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mediterranean, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Chestnut
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1504 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Southern
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#9. Luminosa
- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 20 Battery Park Ave. Floor 1 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Italian, Venues & Event Spaces, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Cúrate
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2568 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 13 Biltmore Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Spanish, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Copper Crown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (455 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1011 Tunnel Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Southern
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#6. Jargon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (383 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 715 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Griff's Kitchen & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (93 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1390 Sandhill Road Ste 6 Candler, North Carolina
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Sunny Point Café
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2584 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 626 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Plant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (730 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Mehfil
- Rating: 4.7/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Biltmore Ave. Ste B Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Huli Sue's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (346 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Page Ave. Ste 150 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Hawaiian, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 319 metros.
