22 cuisines represented in our Asheville guide. Click through to the entry to see editor picks, what to order and how to book. Want a wider lens? All cuisines in this country or global cuisines index.
22 cuisines, most places first
Brewery25 restaurants
Cafe17 restaurantsCoffee shops cluster downtown and along Haywood Road.
Bakery13 restaurants
Soul food9 restaurants
Indian8 restaurants
Pizzeria7 restaurantsAll Souls Pizza on Clingman Avenue in the River Arts District is a seasonally inspired, wood fired pizzeria.
Wine bar6 restaurantsAsheville's wine bars include 5 Walnut Wine Bar, a wine and cheese bar with nightly live music, and WALLS Wine Bar at the Benjamin Walls Gallery.
American5 restaurants
Cocktail bar5 restaurants
Italian5 restaurantsItalian cooking in Asheville ranges from wood-fired pizza and pasta to house-made pasta rooms.
Burgers3 restaurantsFarm Burger on Patton Avenue downtown features grassfed burgers, with vegan and gluten-free options sourced from local farms.
Fried chicken3 restaurantsFried chicken in Asheville often arrives in a biscuit.
Taqueria3 restaurantsWhite Duck Taco Shop on Biltmore Avenue downtown is the taco counter listed here, where everything is priced a la carte.
Vegan3 restaurants
Mexican2 restaurantsLimones on Eagle Street in The Block area serves seasonal Mexican- and Californian-inspired cuisine.
Spanish tapas2 restaurants
Brunch1 restaurantBrunch in Asheville leans on biscuits, eggs and Southern plates.
Hot chicken1 restaurant
Japanese1 restaurant
Latin American1 restaurant
New American1 restaurant
Thai1 restaurantSuwana's Thai Orchid on Broadway Street downtown is the Thai restaurant listed here.
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