Highest-rated restaurants in Asheville by diners
Highest-rated restaurants in Asheville by diners
Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.
But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.
New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.
To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Asheville, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.
#30. Tall John's
- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 152 Montford Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Post 70 Indulgence Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1155 Tunnel Road Filo Pastries Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp
#28. The Med
- Rating: 4.6/5 (220 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 57 College St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mediterranean, Breakfast & Brunch, American
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Farewell
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 11 Southside Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Contrada
- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Address: 28 Wall St. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Italian, Tapas Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Sunny Point Café
- Rating: 4.6/5 (2553 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 626 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Southern, Breakfast & Brunch, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Well Played Board Game Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 162 Coxe Ave. Ste 101 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Andaaz
- Rating: 4.6/5 (242 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 28 Hendersonville Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Buffets, Indian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Plant
- Rating: 4.6/5 (722 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. neng Jr 's
- Rating: 4.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 701 Haywood Road Ste 102 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Filipino
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Sweets and Seats
- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 81 Patton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cafes, Furniture Stores, Bubble Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Montford Deli
- Rating: 4.6/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1461 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Silverball Subs
- Rating: 4.6/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 347 New Leicester Hwy unit c Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Sandwiches, Arcades, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#17. The Odd
- Rating: 4.6/5 (61 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1045 Haywood Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Dive Bars, Music Venues, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Aloha Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 28 Battery Park Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Poke, Sandwiches, Vietnamese
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Urban Orchard Cider - South Slope
- Rating: 4.6/5 (88 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 24 Buxton Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Bars, American, Cideries
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Abeja's House Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1550 Hendersonville Road Ste 116 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Thai Chili Asian Bistro - Asheville
- Rating: 4.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 1550 Hendersonville Road Ste 100 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Thai, Asian Fusion
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Tin Can Pizzeria
- Rating: 4.7/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. La Rumba Restaurant Latino
- Rating: 4.7/5 (206 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 105 River Hills Road Ste C Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Latin American, Southern, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Mehfil
- Rating: 4.7/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Biltmore Ave. Ste B Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Indian, Vegetarian, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Golden Chips
- Rating: 4.7/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 1800 Hendersonville Road Unit 11 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Specialty Food, fast food, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#8. A Taste of El Salvador
- Rating: 4.7/5 (122 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1565 Patton Ave. Ste D Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Salvadoran
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Huli Sue's
- Rating: 4.7/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Page Ave. Ste 150 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Hawaiian, Burgers, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Andale Way Mexican Grill
- Rating: 4.7/5 (73 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 63 Southside Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Sand Hill Kitchen
- Rating: 4.8/5 (125 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 491 Sardis Road Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches, Southern
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Little Chango
- Rating: 4.8/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 134 Coxe Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Spanish, Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Little D's
- Rating: 4.8/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 952 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Guajiro
- Rating: 4.8/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2A Huntsman Place Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Cuban, Food Stands, Comfort Food
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Pollen Coffee & Flowers
- Rating: 4.8/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 45 South French Broad Ave. Ste 150 Asheville, North Carolina
- Categories: Flowers & Gifts, Coffee & Tea, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
