Where Locals Eat in Asheville
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Where do locals eat in Asheville? West AVL is as laid back and casual as it gets. Anywhere in town is a local hangout, but here's where the locals like to chill on the west side...
West Asheville Restaurants
- Admiral - 5 star dining in a funky dive
- Biscuit Head - biscuits as big as a cat's head with a free condiment bar
- Botiwalla - Indian street grill by Chai Pani
- Early Girl - southern food from farm to table
- Gan Shan Station - Asian noodle dishes and dumplings
- Haywood Common - rustic comfort food with a full bar
- Hole Donuts - handcrafted donuts made to order
- Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas - ramen noodle bowls and inventive tapas
- Leo's House of Thirst - a beautiful garden with exceptional food and drink
- Nine Mile - addictive Caribbean cuisine that's out-of-this-world
- Oyster House - awesome seafood and beer brewed with oyster shells
- Pizza Mind - perfect crust and awesome toppings
- Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack - killer spicy chicken with the best sides
- Standard Pizza - buy it by the slice, order it how you like
- Sunny Point - best breakfast in town, hands down
- Taco Billy's - slinging some of the coolest tacos in a tiny shack
- Taco Boy - tasty Mexican eatery serving margaritas to sip on the porch
- Tastee Diner - doing it the way a diner should
- Universal Joint - hip restaurant with stellar sandwiches & salads
- WALK - Taco Tuesdays and affordable eats all week long
- Westville Pub - bar food with a pub style atmosphere




Downtown Asheville Restaurants
Where do locals eat in Downtown Asheville? Our beautiful city has some very fancy restaurants to visit on special occasions, but these are the local spots where everyone gathers for food, drinks and fun...
- Asheville Pizza & Brewing - pizza, beer & a movie
- Baba Nahm - amazing Middle Eastern lunch, brunch and dinner
- Barley's Tap Room - cranking out pizza, trivia & billiards
- Ben's Tuneup - Asian food in an old garage that's mighty good
- Baby Bull - burger Monday specials serving the best burgers in town!
- Bier Garden - beer galore with televisions to match
- Burial Beer - funky brewery that serves amazing food
- Chai Pani - Indian food that locals stand in line to eat
- Early Girl - Southern food from farm to table
- Forestry Camp - where locals gather for great food and drinks (Biltmore)
- French Broad Chocolate Lounge - get the salted caramel liquid truffle
- Good Hot Fish - best fish sandwich and sides you'll ever eat
- Hillman Beer - a little off the grid in Biltmore, but a true local hangout
- Huli Sues - the best Hawaiian BBQ in town!
- Little Bee Thai - an authentic Thai experience
- Mamacitas - counter service ordering up Mexican favorites
- Manicomio's - New York style pizza with a fabulous patio
- Old Europe - irresistible pastries and beverages to match
- Pack's Tavern - pub food with great entertainment
- The Vault - one of the best burgers in town with affordable snacks
- White Duck Taco - order the Baja Fish taco and a margarita!
- White Labs Brewing - on Charlotte Street serving up pizza and beer
Get descriptions about the restaurants by clicking on the links below.
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Oh, that is such a shame. I will adjust that on my listing, but I hate to see it go!
Debi, great suggestions! You are the best. Just sayin’!
Thanks Denise! Which restaurant is your favorite? 🙂
Great suggestions!! Can’t wait to try out your recipes!! Congratulations on your new venture!! ????
Thanks Melanie! So glad you like it! Let me know which new restaurant you try. 🙂