Where Locals Eat in Asheville
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West Asheville
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...
- Admiral - 5 star dining in a funky dive
- Biscuit Head - biscuits as big as a cat's head with a free condiment bar
- Bonfire - tangy barbecue with fried honey mustard brussels sprouts
- Foothills Butcher Shop - Carolina burgers and Cuban sandwiches
- Gan Shan Station - Asian noodle dishes and dumplings
- Hole Donuts - handcrafted donuts made to order
- Itto Ramen Bar & Tapas - ramen noodle bowls and inventive tapas
- 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
- Smoky Park Supper Club - flavorful dinners with a view of the river
- 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
- Tastee Diner - doing it the way a diner should
- Universal Joint - hip restaurant with stellar sandwiches & salads
- Urban Orchard - delicious turkey reuben with cider on tap
- Walk - Taco Tuesdays and affordable eats all week long
- Westville Pub - bar food with a pub style atmosphere
- Zias - tasty Mexican eatery serving margaritas to sip on the porch
- 12 Bones - BBQ and sides that will make you slap-happy
Downtown Asheville
Where do locals eat in Asheville? Downtown has some fancy restaurants to visit on special occasions, but locals like these casual spots when dining out...
- Asheville Pizza & Brewing - pizza, beer & a movie
- Barley's Tap Room - cranking out pizza, trivia & billiards
- Ben's Tuneup - Asian food in an old garage that's mighty good
- Brahmari - giant chicken sandwiches and sour beer on the porch
- Buxton Hall - best BBQ joint on the block doing it up right
- Chai Pani - Indian food that locals stand in line to eat
- City Bakery - bread and pastries you have to see to believe
- Early Girl - southern food from farm to table
- French Broad Chocolate - order the salted caramel liquid truffle
- Little Bee Thai - an authentic Thai experience
- Mamacitas - counter service ordering up Mexican favorites
- Manicomio's - New York style pizza with a fabulous patio
- Pack's Tavern - pub food with great entertainment
- Storm Rhum Bar - a beautiful restaurant with great food & drinks
- The Underground Cafe' - stellar sandwiches & quirky donuts
- The Vault - one of the best burgers in town
- Wayside Grill - down the hill in Biltmore Village, but worth the drive
- White Duck Taco - get the Baja Fish taco and a margarita
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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. 🙂
Debi, great suggestions! You are the best. Just sayin’!
Thanks Denise! Which restaurant is your favorite? 🙂
Unfortunately, Over Easy Cafe is permanently closed. It's a shame because their food was amazing!!
Oh, that is such a shame. I will adjust that on my listing, but I hate to see it go!