Highest-rated restaurants in Asheville, according to Foursquare

With the advent of Big Data, it's now easier than ever to quantify what people like around the globe. And when it comes to food, Americans seem to have specific opinions. American dining brands have a long and storied history, and whether they're fast food, fast-casual, high-end, or super cheap, U.S. restaurants offer something for almost everyone.

What's clear about U.S. dining habits is that people love options. Restaurants across America are chock-full of variety, mixing ethnicities, food regions, and cultures into steaming melting pots of (often) fried deliciousness.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest rated restaurants in Asheville using data from Foursquare. Restaurants are ranked by average rating as of Jan. 20, 2021, these restaurants range from fast food powerhouses to local hot spots.

Locals reading the list will surely see some favorite eateries and classic go-to restaurants. Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the list—and to see which spots you haven't been to yet.

1 / 30

#30. Cucina 24

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 24 Wall St, Asheville

2 / 30

#29. Rhubarb

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$$
- Category: American
- Address: 7 SW Pack Sq, Asheville

3 / 30

#28. Village Wayside Bar & Grille

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $
- Category: American
- Address: 30 Lodge St, Biltmore Village, Asheville

4 / 30

#27. Mellow Mushroom

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Pizza
- Address: 50 Broadway St, Asheville

5 / 30

#26. White Duck Taco Downtown

- Rating: 8.7
- Price: $$
- Category: Tacos
- Address: 12 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

You may also like: Asheville's 2025 housing market year in review

6 / 30

#25. Luella's Bar-B-Que - North Asheville

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 501 Merrimon Ave, Asheville

7 / 30

#24. Chai Pani

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: Indian
- Address: 22 Battery Park Ave, Asheville

8 / 30

#23. The Lobster Trap

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$$$
- Category: Seafood
- Address: 35 Patton Ave, Asheville

9 / 30

#22. Firehouse Subs

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Sandwiches
- Address: 168 Tunnel Rd., Ste 10, Asheville

10 / 30

#21. Apollo Flame Bistro

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $
- Category: Greek
- Address: 485 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville

11 / 30

#20. HomeGrown

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 371 Merrimon Ave, Asheville

12 / 30

#19. The Stable Cafe at Biltmore

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 1 Approach Rd (Biltmore Hotel), Asheville

13 / 30

#18. 12 Bones Smokehouse

- Rating: 8.8
- Price: $$
- Category: BBQ
- Address: 5 Foundry St (at Lyman St), Asheville

14 / 30

#17. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Italian
- Address: 641 Merrimon Ave (Edgewood), Asheville

15 / 30

#16. Limones

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Mexican
- Address: 13 Eagle St (biltmore ave), Asheville

16 / 30

#15. Early Girl Eatery

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 8 Wall St, Asheville

17 / 30

#14. Corner Kitchen

- Rating: 8.9
- Price: $$
- Category: Café
- Address: 3 Boston Way (All Souls Crescent), Asheville

18 / 30

#13. Hole

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Donuts
- Address: 168 Haywood Rd, Asheville

19 / 30

#12. Posana Cafe

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Café
- Address: 1 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

20 / 30

#11. Tacos Jalisco

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $
- Category: Mexican
- Address: Asheville

21 / 30

#10. City Bakery Cafe

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Bakery
- Address: 60 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

22 / 30

#9. The Bull and Beggar

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 37 Paynes Way #7 (Lyman), Asheville

23 / 30

#8. Tupelo Honey

- Rating: 9.0
- Price: $$
- Category: Restaurant
- Address: 12 College St, Asheville

24 / 30

#7. Plant

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: Vegetarian / Vegan
- Address: 165 Merrimon Ave (at Broad St), Asheville

25 / 30

#6. Biscuit Head

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 417 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

26 / 30

#5. Bouchon French Bistro

- Rating: 9.1
- Price: $$
- Category: French
- Address: 62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville

27 / 30

#4. Sunny Point Cafe

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 626 Haywood Rd, Asheville

28 / 30

#3. Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$
- Category: American
- Address: 1455 Patton Ave, Asheville

29 / 30

#2. Cúrate

- Rating: 9.2
- Price: $$$
- Category: Spanish
- Address: 13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville

30 / 30

#1. Biscuit Head

- Rating: 9.4
- Price: $
- Category: Breakfast
- Address: 733 Haywood Rd, Asheville

You may also like: Best restaurants for 10 cuisines in Asheville