Maybe you've gone to the same restaurant for every special occasion over the last decade. Perhaps your favorite spot shut its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you're just on the lookout for a new dining experience to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Whether you're trying to find your way out of a restaurant rut, just moved to your city, or simply want to try somewhere new for your next celebration, finding a new favorite spot can be challenging.
There are lots of components that go into picking the right restaurant for a special occasion. What the ambiance is like, which type of cuisine is served, what dietary restrictions can be accommodated, the price point, and even whether reservations are accepted are important considerations. Whether you're looking for cozy-casual or fine dining, Asheville has a variety of eateries to choose from for your next celebration.
To aid in your search, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Asheville using rankings from Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Some restaurants on the list may have recently closed. Bon appetit!
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#30. Tupelo Honey
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (6,706 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801-2803
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#29. Papas & Beer
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (792 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Southwestern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 17 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805-1229
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#28. Avenue M
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (382 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 791 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804
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#27. Table
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (675 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 48 College St Asheville, NC, Asheville, NC 28801-2818
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#26. Isa's French Bistro
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#25. Strada Italiano
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (922 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 27 Broadway St, Asheville, NC 28801-2923
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#24. Copper Crown
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (249 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Contemporary
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1011 Tunnel Rd #100, Asheville, NC 28805-2058
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#23. Vue 1913
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (422 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 290 Macon Ave Grove Park Inn Hotel, Asheville, NC 28804-3711
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#22. The Lobster Trap
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,250 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Healthy, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 35 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3314
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#20. Twisted Laurel Downtown AVL
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (927 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 130 College St, Asheville, NC 28801-3011
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#19. Bouchon
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,386 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: French, European
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-2823
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#18. Red Ginger DimSum & Tapas
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (651 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Chinese, Sushi
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 82 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3319
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#17. Sunset Terrace
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (920 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.0/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (3.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 290 Macon Ave Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville, NC 28804-3711
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#15. Cucina 24
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (694 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Pizza, Italian
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 24 Wall St, Asheville, NC 28801-2710
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#14. The Admiral
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (949 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 400 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-4234
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#13. Ruth's Chris Steak House
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (537 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Steakhouse
- Price: $$$$
- Address: 26 All Souls Cres, Asheville, NC 28803-2673
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#12. The Corner Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,719 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 3 Boston Way, Asheville, NC 28803-2653
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#10. Posana
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,135 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Healthy
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1 Biltmore Ave Street Level, Asheville, NC 28801-3603
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#9. Plant Vegan Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (796 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-1827
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#8. Limones
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,736 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mexican, Latin
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 13 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801-3727
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#7. Isis Restaurant & Music Hall
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (484 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: American, Bar
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 743 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806-3131
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#6. The Dining Room
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#5. Zambra
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (1,253 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Spanish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 85 W Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801-2870
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#4. Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,082 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Italian, Pizza
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 641 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-3541
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#3. Curate
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (4,893 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Spanish, Catalan
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3603
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#2. Chestnut
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (3,275 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Seafood, American
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-3625
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