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Asian Grill ($$ South Asheville): Excellent selection of Chinese, Japanese and Thai delicacies prepared “New York Style.” 1851 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville NC 28803, 828-277-1558. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 7 days a week. Asiana Grand Buffet ($$ West Asheville): The Asiana serves several varieties of Asian cuisine and hors d’oeuvres -- offering both buffet and menu service. 153 Smoky Park Highway, Candler NC 28715, 828-667-2010. Lunch: Monday - Sunday: 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; Dinner: 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. China Palace ($$ Tunnel Road Area and South Asheville): Since 1987 offering excellent Chinese food with additional Asian specialties. Vegetarian available and beer, wine & liquor permits. Two locations. 4 South Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805, 828-298-7098. and 1378 Hendersonville Road, Asheville NC 28803, 828- 277-0108. Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5-10 p.m.; Friday 5-10:30 p.m. Open Saturday noon-10:30 p.m.; Sunday noon-9 p.m. Doc Chey’s Noodle House ($ Downtown): Asian cuisine with emphasis on wide variety of noodle dishes. Seating outside on Pack Square. 37 Biltmore Ave., Asheville NC 28801, 828-252-8220. Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. East Buffet ($ Tunnel Road Area): Buffet-style Oriental dining. Over 100 items offered. 125 Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805, 828-253-9899, Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Green Tea Sushi ($$ West Asheville): "Be attentive to details” is the principle that Green Tea adheres to. Green Tea Sushi has been a cornerstone in the community for many years by consistently offering palatable food, excellent service, good sanitary conditions, and affordable prices. 2 Regent Park Blvd., Asheville NC 28806, 828-252-8300. Heiwa Shokudo ($$ Downtown): A little jewel of a Japanese restaurant offering authentic Japanese cuisine. Tempura, teriyaki, sukiyaki, vegetarian dishes and more. 87 North Lexington Ave., Asheville NC 28801, 828-254-7761. Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.; Dinner: Monday-Saturday 5:30-9:30 p.m. Ichiban ($$ South Asheville): Japanese seafood, steak house and sushi bar. 2 Hendersonville Road, Asheville NC 28803, 828-252-7885, Lunch: Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12 -3 p.m.; Dinner: Sunday-Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5-10:30 p.m. Kanpai Sushi Thai ($$ Downtown) Thai cuisine and sushi bar. 3 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC 28801, 828-225-8885. Lunch: Monday-Thursday 11:30-3 p.m., Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:30-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5:30-10:30 p.m. Kubo's ($$ Downtown) Japanese fusion -sushi & hibachi steak house. 5 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC 28801, 828-251-1661. Seven days a week, Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., 5-11 p.m., Sunday 12-3 p.m., 5-10 p.m.
Mikado Japanese
Steakhouse ($$
Tunnel Road Area):
Japanese seafood, steak house and sushi bar. 45 Tunnel Road,
Asheville NC 28805, 828-258-9696. Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m. -10 p.m.,
Friday-Saturday 11 a.m. -11 p.m. Oriental Pavilion ($$ West Asheville): Located in the Westgate Shopping Center, the Oriental Pavilion offers Chinese and Japanese authentic healthy cuisine served in Szechwan, Hunan and Cantonese styles. 48 Westgate Parkway, Asheville NC 28801, 828-236-3839. Lunch and dinner. PF Chang's China Bistro ($$$): Unique restaurant chain that offers dining in a setting of classic Chinese design with a modern bistro look. Each location features an original hand-painted mural depicting scenes of 12th century China. Extensive menu is prepared to order using only fresh, high quality ingredients. 26 Schenck Parkway, Asheville, NC 28803, 828-681-2975. Red Orchid ($$ West Asheville): Serving traditional Thai dishes with an American twist. Located in the Westgate Shopping Center, next to Earthfare. 70 Westgate Highway, Asheville NC 28806, 828-281-9999. Thai Basil ($$ Downtown): Located in the historic Grove Arcade Public Market, Thai Basil offers authentic Thai cuisine by native Thai chefs. Enjoy fabulous food surrounded by authentic handmade Thai art. Outside dining in season. One Page Avenue, Suite 151, Asheville NC 28801, 828-258-0036. Monday through Friday Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; Dinner 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday Lunch 12 to 3 p.m.; Dinner 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday Dinner 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wanpen Thai Restaurant ($$ South Asheville): Traditional Thai cuisine in a relaxed setting. 2292 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville NC 28804, 828-684-2777. Monday-Friday. Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: 5-10 p.m.
Wasabi ($$ Downtown): Japanese restaurant and sushi bar. 19
Broadway, Asheville NC 28801, 828-225-2551. Lunch: Monday-Friday
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 12 -3 p.m.; Dinner:
Sunday-Thursday 5-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5-10:30 p.m.
BBQ Fiddling Pig Bluegrass & Barbecue ($$ Tunnel Road Area): Live music and authentic Southern BBQ. Meats are smoked low and slow over hickory wood. 28 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28805, 828-505-2196. Open 7 days a week. Sunday through Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Little Pigs BBQ ($ Downtown): An institution in Asheville for more than 35 years. If it’s BBQ you want, this is the one of the places! 384 McDowell St. Asheville NC 28802, 828-254-4253. Open 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.; closed Sunday. Luella's Bar-B-Que ($$ South Asheville): Authentic Southern BBQ, proudly served as a "Product of Buncombe County". 1950 Hendersonville Road, Suite 12, Asheville NC 28803. 828-684-2030. Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Nine Mile ($ Montford District): Cozy casual full-service
vegetarian-friendly restaurant and bar. Cuisine consists of Caribbean inspired
pasta dishes, a handful of traditional pasta dishes and an array of locally made
deserts. 233 Montford Avenue, Asheville NC 28801. 828-505-3121. Monday - Sunday
11;30 a.m. .-10 p.m.
New French Bar Courtyard Cafe ($$ Downtown): Casual dining, live entertainment and a wide range of tapas-style entrees, hearty sandwiches and hand-crafted deserts. 12 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC 28801, 828-225-6445. Tuesday-Friday 3 p.m-2 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m-2 p.m., Sunday 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., Dinner until 10 p.m.
Black Forest Restaurant ($$ South Asheville): Authentic German and Northern Italian cuisine, steaks, and seafood. All Fireside lounge with all permits and seven distinctive dining rooms. 2155 Hendersonville Rd., Arden NC 28704, 828-687-7980. Reservations suggested, Dinner: Monday-Saturday 5-10 p.m.; Lunch: Monday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Three Brothers Italian Restaurant ($$ Downtown): An Asheville landmark since 1959, Three Brothers is Greek food at its best. Souvlakia, spanakopita and wonderful baklava. 183 Haywood St., Asheville NC 28801, 828-253-4971. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 4-10 p.m. Pomodoros Greek & Italian Cafe ($$ East Asheville & South Asheville): Offering three separate menus of diverse and innovative dishes, drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean region of Greece and Italy. Pomodoros East: 1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28801, 828-299-3032; Pomodoros South: 75 Long Shoals Road, Asheville NC 28704, 828-687-3884. Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Indian
Kathmandu Cafe ($$ Downtown) Authentic and healthy Indian, Nepali and
Tibetan Cuisine. Lunch Buffet 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Dinner 5:30 -10 p.m. 90
Patton Avenue, Asheville NC 28801; 828-252-1080
Jack of the Wood ($$ Downtown): An extremely popular Celtic Pub that also serves up Irish dishes! Live music, outdoor seating in season and home grown "Green Man" ales. 95 Patton Avenue, Asheville NC 28801, 828-252-5445. Tolliver's Crossing Irish Pub ($$ West Asheville): Irish pub offering wide selection of American and Irish dishes. 733 Haywood Road, Asheville NC 28806, 828-505-2129; Sunday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 1 a.m., Friday -Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m.
Carrabba's Italian Grill ($$ Tunnel Road Area): Classic Italian cuisine offered by national chain restaurant. 10 Buckstone Place, Asheville NC 28805, 828-281-2300. Open 7 days a week. Cucina 24 ($$ Downtown): Cozy loft-inspired restaurant located on Wall Street. At Cucina 24 you will find a brick oven alongside an inviting bar, and honest interpretations of classic Italian cuisine. 24 Wall Street, Asheville NC 28801`, 828-254-6170. Eddie Spaghetti ($ South Asheville): Spaghetti and more, including pizzas, subs, soups and homemade Italian food. Wine and beer. 1378 Hendersonville Rd., Asheville NC 28803, 828-277-9300. Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Fiore's Ristorante Toscana ($S$ Downtown): Tuscan-inspired Italian cuisine served in a great Old World atmosphere. Like a trip to Italy. 122 College Street, Asheville NC 28801, 828-281-0710, Lunch: Monday-Friday 11 a.m -3:30 p.m.; Dinner: Monday-Thursday 4:30 -9:30 p.m., Friday - Saturday 4:30-10:00 p.m. Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge ($$ South Asheville): American-Italian cuisine, Frankie’s specializes in hand cut steaks and chops, fresh seafood, pasta, crisp wheat flatbreads, salads and appetizers. 2 Gerber Road, Suite 101, Asheville NC 28803. 828-274-7111. Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. Frank’s Roman Pizza ($ Tunnel Road & North Asheville): An Asheville institution since 1977. Great pizza, pastas, subs and salads. Casual and relaxed. 90 South Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805 828-298-5855; 85 Weaverville Hwy., Asheville NC 28804, 828-645-2910. Monday-Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Iannucci's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant ($$ South Asheville): Iannucci's is a family-owned and operated authentic Italian pizzeria and restaurant. Iannucci's has been serving the south Asheville area for 25 years. 1981 Hendersonville Road, Asheville NC 28803, 828-684-5050. Monday thru Friday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Modesto ($$ Downtown) Wood fired ovens and outside seating in season. Located in the historic Grove Arcade Public Market. 1 Page Avenue, Asheville NC 28801, 828-225-4133. Nona Mia Italian Kitchen ($$ West Asheville): Casual 40 seat family Italian dining. Serving beer and wine, with outdoor dining. 807 A Patton Avenue, Asheville NC 28806, 828-505-2028. Pastabilities ($$ West Asheville): Italian cuisine 743 Haywood Road, Asheville NC 28806, 828-258-2686 Pomodoros Greek & Italian Cafe ($$ East Asheville & South Asheville): Offering three separate menus of diverse and innovative dishes, drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean region of Greece and Italy. Pomodoros East: 1070 Tunnel Road, Asheville NC 28801, 828-299-3032; Pomodoros South: 75 Long Shoals Road, Asheville NC 28704, 828-687-3884. Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Travina -Italian Kitchen ($$ Biltmore Park): Contemporary Italian cuisine. 264 Thetford Street, Asheville NC 28803, 828-684-8060 Vincenzo’s Ristorante & Bistro ($$): Chic and trendy restaurant, yet warm and friendly. Offering the finest in Northern Italian and continental cuisine. 10 North Market St., Asheville NC 28801, 828-254-4698. Reservations suggested. Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:30-10 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5:30- 11 p.m., Sunday 5:30-9 p.m. Vinnie's Italian Neighborhood ($$): Classic pasta, pizza and more. Great atmosphere. 641 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC 28804. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 -9:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 5:00 -10:00 p.m.
Stoney Knob Cafe ($$ North Asheville): Unique restaurant offering cuisine from near and far, with an eclectic menu including American contemporary, Greek, Asian and European dishes with fantastic hors d'oeuvres and southern comfort foods. 337 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC 28787, 828-645-3309. Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday brunch 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Zambra ($$): Spanish, Portuguese and Moroccan cuisine served in an exotic European setting. Like taking a trip to Spain for dinner. Tapas bar and restaurant. Not to be missed. 85 Walnut St., Asheville NC, 828-232-1060. Dinner: Monday-Thursday 5:30-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 5:00-until.; Sun 5:30-9 p.m. Lounge service menu starts an hour earlier. Curra's Nuevo Cuisine ($$ North Asheville): Modern Mexican Cuisine in a friendly, casual fine dining atmosphere. Seasonal menu of authentic dishes from the interior of Mexico using locally grown ingredients. 77 Weaverville Road, Asheville NC 28804, 828-253-2111. Monday through Saturday; Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Dinner 5 to approximately 9:30 p.m. El Chapala Mexican Restaurant ($$ North and West Asheville): Authentic Mexican cuisine—burritos, tacos, enchiladas, tamales and great margaritas. Two Asheville locations: 868 Merrimon Ave., Asheville NC 28803, 828-258-0899; and 282 Smokey Park Hwy., Asheville NC 28806, 828-665-0430. Dinner: Monday-Friday 5-10 p.m. Open Saturday and Sunday noon-10 p.m. Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant ($$ Tunnel Road Area): Authentic Mexican cuisine. Full menu including quesadillas, nachos Mexicanos, vegetarian dishes, fajitas and more. 4 South Tunnel Rd., Asheville, Asheville NC 28805, 828-298-0702. Lunch: 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Dinner: Monday-Friday 5-10 p.m.; Saturday noon-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-9 p.m. La Paz Restaurante Y Cantina ($$ Biltmore Village): Gourmet Mexican food served in a casual atmosphere. Features indoor and patio seating and a selection of great Margaritas. 10 Biltmore Pl., Asheville NC 28803, 828-277-8779. Monday-Thursday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Limone's ($$$ Downtown): Mexican and Californian cuisine along
with inventive bar selections. Traditional dishes enlivened with a
modern sensibility. 13 Eagle Street, Asheville NC 28801,
828-252-2327. Monday through Saturday 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday 11
a.m. to 3 p.m. Mamacita's ($ Downtown): Mamacita's serves up fresh, made from scratch Mexican cuisine in a casual downtown location. Specializes in hand-crafted burritos, huge fresh salads, quesadillas, Baja-style fish tacos and a number of vegetarian options. 77 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville NC 28801, 828-255-8090. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Poncho’s La Casita Restaurant ($$-Tunnel Road Area): Famous for its frozen margaritas, Poncho’s specializes in “California-style” Mexican dishes with milder seasonings and liberal use of cheese. 505 Tunnel Rd., Asheville NC 28805, 828-298-2578. Lunch and dinner: daily 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Urban Burrito (North and East Asheville): Wide selection of California-style burritos, as well as great salsas. Voted best burritos of WNC. Two locations: 640 Merrimon Ave., #303, Asheville NC 28804 (828-251‑1921); 129 Bleachery Blvd., Asheville NC 28805 (828-298-9802). Monday-Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday noon-10 p.m.
Southern & Cajun Mayfel's ($$ Downtown): Mayfel's offers Louisiana inspired and Deep South cooking made from scratch, with a focus on using local produce. Colorful decor and outdoor seating in season. 22 College Street, Asheville NC 28801, 828-252-8840. Monday, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. -3 p.m., 5 -10 p.m., Saturday- Sunday 9 a.m. -3 p.m., 5 -10 p.m. Pisgah View Ranch ($$ Candler): About 45 minutes south of Asheville in Candler and off the beaten path, this restaurant is famous for its wonderful home cooking and generous portions. Fried chicken, country ham and tables full of side dishes. This is Southern country dining at its best. Davis Creek Rd., Candler NC 28715, 828-6767-9100, 866-252-8361. Reservations. Seating for dinner at 5:30 and 7:15 p.m. Open May through October. Tupelo Honey Café ($): Elegant southern cuisine with an uptown twist. The Tupelo Honey Cafe has an upscale, yet casual environment with touches of an authentic Charleston/New Orleans style.2 College St., Asheville NC 28801, 828-255-4863. Breakfast & Lunch: Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Dinner" Tuesday-Thursday 5:30 -10 p,.m., Friday-Saturday 5:30 -11:00 p.m.
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