Asheville: Guided Craft Brewery Tour with a Snack
Experience the perfect introduction to Asheville's world-renowned craft beer scene on a guided behind-the-scenes tour to 3 local breweries or cider houses. Enjoy beer ...
The Bull and Beggar is a seafood restaurant in River Arts District, Asheville.
Editorially verified May 31, 2026 by Elliot Marsh, TableJourney editor. Source.
Signature dishes: Steak frites, Raw bar plateau, Burger Tuesday
Must order: The steak frites with bone-marrow butter, or the burger if you can land a Tuesday seat.
Tip: Book Tuesday burger night three weeks ahead on the operator site. Walk-in raw bar seats open at 17:00.
Experience the perfect introduction to Asheville's world-renowned craft beer scene on a guided behind-the-scenes tour to 3 local breweries or cider houses. Enjoy beer ...
Experience a guided sunset rooftop tour in Asheville. Enjoy panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and skyline, with a handcrafted cocktail or mocktail at each stop.
Explore Asheville's rooftop bars on a guided tour. Enjoy a sample cocktail or mocktail at each stop, learn about the city's history, and take in stunning views from above.
Address: 37 Paynes Way Ste 007, Asheville, NC 28801
All Souls Pizza in the River Arts District has run wood-fired pies on Clingman Avenue since 2013. Daily-changing seasonal pies, a large patio with kitchen.
Signature: Wood-fired pies, Daily salads, Soft serve
Order: Whatever the seasonal pie of the week is, plus the soft serve for dessert.
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive at opening or after 20:30 for the easiest seats. Closed Mondays.
Hugo Ramirez's Limones on Eagle Street in Asheville opened in 2004 as a Mexican and Californian-inflected room, with mole poblano and esquites to share.
Signature: Mole poblano, Esquites, Carnitas
Order: The mole poblano served over chicken, plus an order of esquites for the table.
Tip: Book on OpenTable; bar seats first-come from 17:00. Closed Mondays.
Posana on Biltmore Avenue in Asheville opened in 2009 as a dedicated gluten-free kitchen, serving crab cakes, trout almondine and flourless chocolate torte.
Signature: Crab cakes, Trout almondine, Flourless chocolate torte
Order: The crab cakes, plus the flourless chocolate torte if you saved room.
Tip: Book on the restaurant page. A South Asheville Biltmore Park location at 264 Thetford Street is a separate kitchen.
All Souls Pizza in the River Arts District has run wood-fired pies on Clingman Avenue since 2013. Daily-changing seasonal pies, a large patio with kitchen.
Signature: Wood-fired pies, Daily salads, Soft serve
Order: Whatever the seasonal pie of the week is, plus the soft serve for dessert.
Tip: Walk-in only; arrive at opening or after 20:30 for the easiest seats. Closed Mondays.
Heiwa Shokudo on North Lexington is a longstanding downtown Japanese kitchen. Sushi, ramen, omakase, hot pot and hibachi in a casual downtown room.
Signature: Tonkotsu ramen, Omakase sushi, Hot pot
Order: The tonkotsu ramen, or the chef's omakase if you book ahead.
Tip: Walk-in friendly midweek. The sushi bar takes omakase by reservation 48 hours ahead.
Mela Indian on North Lexington Avenue in Asheville has been the downtown dependable for regional Indian cooking since 2007. Lunch buffet weekdays, full menu.
Signature: Lamb vindaloo, Chicken tikka masala, Vegetable thali
Order: The lamb vindaloo with garlic naan; the lunch buffet weekdays is one of Asheville's best deals.
Tip: Book on the operator site. The dining room is large; walk-ins generally get seated within 15 minutes.
Tupelo Honey opened on College Street in downtown Asheville in 2000 as an eclectic Southern cafe. The original location of what is now a regional chain.
Signature: Fried chicken biscuit, Shrimp and grits, Sweet potato pancakes
Order: The fried chicken biscuit with sausage gravy, plus the sweet potato pancakes for brunch.
Tip: Book on the operator's reservation page; weekend brunch waits run 60-90 minutes without one.