Oh my heavens! What an experience! This was our fourth trip to Asheville but our first time going to 131 Main. We will definitely be back! My husband and I started off with the triple dip, which was fantastic. I then ordered the tomato soup. Let me tell you, it was the BEST tomato soup. Our server, Rose, was wonderful. When I mentioned that I'm usually not a fan of croutons, but LOVED the ones in the soup, Rose explained how they were cornbread croutons and that the restaurant was known for their amazing cornbread. I wished we had ordered cornbread instead of the chip! Next time! Then our meals came out. I had the prime rib sandwich which was absolutely delicious. Hubby had the halibut special with garlic butter. Oh my goodness, the flavors were out of this world! We were so full from our wonderful meal we didn't have room for dessert. I can't wait to go back the next time we're in town! read more

131 Main Restaurant - Tomato soup with cornbread croutons - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I, now, definitely understand what the hype is about! 10 out of 10 for food, ambiance, and service. The server was knowledgeable about the menu items. They took extra care with noting my food allergy. All of the food was well seasoned with generous portions. I can't wait to return to try something else on the menu. I wish there was more to say but it was just that good! read more

131 Main Restaurant - Shrimp and grits (without the ham) - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Honestly, as many people in Asheville know, it's hard to find truly great restaurants here. This place is definitely better than many local spots, and while it's not on the level of restaurants you'd find in places like New York or Boston, I'm still glad we have it here. The service was friendly and professional, the atmosphere was nice overall, although the inside felt a little too dark for my taste. Prices are above average, so I was hoping for something a bit more unique on the menu, but most dishes felt fairly standard. Still, the food quality was solid, and overall it was a good experience. read more

131 Main Restaurant - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Seated quickly at 6 on a Friday. Food was excellent - tuna appetizer was very very good; halibut special was very good too. Well served!

Outstanding oversight on staff service and friendly, knowledgeable wait staff. We celebrate all family and friends' accomplishments here. The food is excellent and we have tried most everything on the menu. Suggestions by staff adds to our understanding of options and specials. They answer their phones!!! Completely happy with this restaurant. read more

Nice restaurant within easy walking distance of the hotel. Was asked if we had reservations and we did not but we were seated anyways. We ordered crab cakes with Fancy Farm green beans. Not sure how fancy they were but they were delicious. The crab cakes were also very good. Service was good as well as expected in a nicer restaurant. read more

Very fancy dining spot that's great for birthdays or dates! Quick seating for our group of 6 on a Sunday night. The restaurant was very dark, tables being lighted by a single light atop and a candle. Not my favorite setup but I guess it's for the romance? The menu was pretty small, mostly seafood and the occasional burger. Higher prices than an Applebees but you're also paying for better quality food "fresh never frozen" I got the slow roasted chicken over smashed potatoes, it was humongous, like they plated me the whole bird! The sauce was delicious, as were the potatoes. My plate came to $30 Our server Johnny (?) was great! VERY informed on the menu, read us off a whole list of specials that aren't listed on their main menu. Gave us great recommendations, checked on us a lot, loved empty plates out of the way when needed, and was keeping our waters filled! Thank you Johnny! read more

131 Main Restaurant - Slow Roasted Chicken - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The lighting is low and very private. The wait staff must go through extensive training. They all work together in sync. Top notch service!!! The artichokes were absolutely divine! Arrived at the table still on fire!! Deviled eggs we're great but $14 for 4, kinda crazy nothing super memorable. The steak noodle salad was HUGE and plenty to share. The steak was cooked perfectly and well seasoned. Shrimp & Grits were a huge surprise. They were exceptional. Shrimp weren't overcooked at all, which is unique and nice. Grits were creamy, well seasoned and the sliced asparagus in the creamy gravy was almost too good to swallow. All together, seasoned perfectly!. Will 100% get again. read more

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Nice menu and great service. Great spot for a solid menu of a variety of choices. More upscale and very tasty food. If you're staying at the Hilton it's literally steps away from the door. Highly recommend read more

131 is always good and dependable, service is outstanding but, I am tired of their playlist. I feel it is geared towards customers of a "certain age" , you know, boomers. lol! I am a baby boomer myself and I feel like the music needs to be improved, like possibly more current without going into trap or salsa because 131 is not that type of venue. May I suggest John Legend, Bruno Mars, Amy Winehouse, Chris Stapleton, Bad Bunny... no, I'm kidding! Not Benito but the others yes. What do you think? read more

Passing through Asheville, we chose 131 as our lunch destination and we were not disappointed. The restaurant is set in Biltmore Park. The inside is very dimly lit but each table was well lite overhead so you could read the menu and see your food. Each server we came in contact with were extremely professional and extremely helpful. But we're here for the food review!!! It was scrumptious!! We ordered the Thai Salad special and the Cheese Burger. Both were phenomenal. Side note I also had the tea which was some of the best I've had in a long time. No matter which 131 you go to you will see the quality in all aspects of your experience. read more

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The heart of biltmore park with hometown charm ambiance. Good selection of food items with friendly staff.

Went for the first time last night with no expectations and was very pleasantly surprised. Service was as good as any I have experienced in the Asheville area. Local trout was perfectly presented. Not a kale and quinoa guy so they cheerfully substituted a wedge salad -- probably the second best one I have ever had. Good wine selection. Only negative was that a substantial percentage of customers were dressed for Walmart. Guess I am old fashioned about social mores. read more

131 Main Restaurant - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Belated review. First time there for my husband's birthday dinner in February. Can't say enough good - Service was outstanding. Smoked salmon appetizer, filet, grouper - all excellent. Was very pricey, so will likely only go back for special occasions. read more

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Living in Asheville area we can get a little spoiled as foodies, but the ambience, dark woods, gas light sconces and atmosphere at 132 Main beckons us back constantly as a favorite. Ladies the filet is so tender don't miss it... says the girl who loves a ribeye. 131 Main has me loving the petit filet mignon... oh wait the artichoke soup, if it's in season... get it. Love 131 Main and its staff. They operate as a team. Great customer experience always read more

Everything was done well, food,drinks and service. Can't think of anything that could've been done better. Planned to go to the restaurant next door but they were booked and not exactly welcoming or accommodating. 131 was recommended by the Hilton, so on a busy Saturday night we went, they were booked but offered for us to wait in the bar and put us on the wait list. 25 minutes later they called us. Waiting in the bar was nice with outside seating and fire pits. The 131 maniac is a very good drink Servers were very attentive and friendly. Appetizers were cornbread and Ahi tuna, both were excellent. Main course was trout for me and shrimp and grits for my wife. The trout was exceptional. A lot of words but the take away is: go here, they try hard to please and are successful. read more

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What a great place! Megg waited on us outside and we started dinner w a great Malbec and their special cornbread. I know if sounds funny but u hVe to try it! Comes w honey or ask for a little butter but it is the best! Took the rest home for breakfast ;) we then had the salmon with red mashed potatoes and also had the ribeye w red mashed potatoes. Both were fabulous. Ended w smiles and very full belly's. Really nice ambiance w a romantic air, very comfortable seating and room to talk in confidence! Loved it! read more

131 Main Restaurant - Best cornbread ever! Fresh, hot, sweat and fluffy! - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Excellent! Great atmosphere. I ordered the North Carolina trout. Very tasty, perfectly cooked. read more

131 Main Restaurant - North Carolina trout - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

What I Ordered: - danish baby back ribs - cast iron cornbread Scores (1 = poor, 10 = excellent): Food Quality: 8.5/10 Service: 9/10 Ambience: 7/10 Value: 7/10 Overall Experience: 7.5/10 Must Get(s): - cast iron cornbread (in photo) *ask for honey & butter on the side* Avoid: - deviled eggs *my friend got them and he felt ripped off compared to the other menu items for the same price; there are better options* Quick Take: Ribs: would recommend. The sauce is tangy and it's not drenched in it which is always good. It's a large portion of food, especially considering the two additional sides. The price is reasonable, not a steal and not highway robbery. *you can switch out the sides for the other available options* Cornbread: get it. That's it. Just buy and don't look back. Ambiance: This place reminded me of a J Alexander's clone if you've ever been. Nicer upscale vibes but not too upper crust to be intimidating by any means. Any sort of informal attire is fine. read more

131 Main Restaurant - Cast Iron Cornbread - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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I have never been here before and decided to try it and I was not disappointed the service was great food is delicious and staff is very friendly highly recommended to dine here read more

131 Main Restaurant - Cowboy salad very delicious - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Sat at the chef bar for late lunch and watched the food get platted. Fun!!! Started with amazing wedge salad and really good soup. I had the shrimp and grits which was fab along with a glass of the Sauvignon Blanc. My companion had the ribs, coleslaw and fries. Coleslaw was great and straw fries to die for. Also had an espresso martini yummy and white chocolate crème brûlée. Great decor and our server was terrific and made great recommendations. Will be back read more

Very nice setting, a bit loud, but who am I to complain about everyone having a great time and meal. The cast iron skillet cornbread is amazing, has some jalapeño in it, with honey to drizzle on top. Grilled trout from the menu might be the best trout I've had anywhere. read more

131 Main Restaurant - Grilled North Carolina Rainbow Trout - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great location in Biltmore park quick service . This restaurant tends to get very busy reservations are a good idea. They have a great chefs bar where you can sit and watch the chefs prepare the food. Excellent food right atmosphere great location read more

131 Main Restaurant - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The food was amazing. I have literally never had a pork chop this good before that was flavorful, moist, but not overwhelming. The smashed potatoes had the best subtle, but distinct flavor. Our server was the model of professionalism, kindness, and friendliness. Highly recommend! read more

Grit/sand in our kale salad!! Waitress said I'll have the manager taste it! And they never mentioned another word about it!! Sorry would have been nice! Thank goodness I had another person taste it at our table and yes there was SAND in it!! Not washed.. WHAT? read more

Excellent service and good. Been here numerous times over the years and consistently awesome. Perfect lighting and intimate dinning. Hope is an excellent Bartender. I will be back read more

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The vegetarian menu here is, let's just be honest, inadequate. To come to a nice-ish establishment and be relegated to a veggie burger and "vegetable plate" is in my view unacceptable. And yet, the service is always top-notch and... Wow, this is the best homemade veggie-burger patty in Asheville. They use beets in the mix, I know that much, but otherwise its ingredients are a wonderful mystery. Throw in a good buttery bun, fresh tomato, good pickles and importantly, a generous slab of fantastic melty gooey havarti cheese, and this baby rises to another level. The "Farmer's Plate" is unlike almost every other vegetable plate I've ever suffered through in one crucial way: it's crazy good. Wild rice salad, deviled eggs, cheese grits, curried corn; all are solid. Even the kale salad is good, and I hate kale. Are cheese grits a stretch on a veggie plate? Probably, but they're a melt-in-your-mouth beautiful, satisfying stretch. Oh and do yourself a favor, save room for pie. Trust me on this. read more

131 Main Restaurant - Key Lime Pie - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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My early dinner with a friend turned out great here at 131 Main! We shared the Prime Rib Sandwich, which was tender and seasoned just right, and instead of the fries, opted for the house salad, which was perfectly made with arugula, romaine, shredded carrots, fine diced eggs, beet, and, I believe, havarti cheese! It was a perfect fit with the sandwich and plenty to share. The service was exceptional and atmosphere nice. I will be returning to try one of their fish dishes! read more

131 Main Restaurant - House Salad - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Food service and ambiance are outstanding. Everytime I go to 131 Main the food is consistent and delicious. I think they are the best restaurant around. Tops in my book!!! read more

Stopped in for lunch. Cornbread and Top Chop salad were fantastic. Service by Britton was exceptional. We will be back.

Large portions, extensive menu, comfortable space, attentive service. I found it very pricey. The food was good but not memorable for the prices. I'd rather spend that money supporting a small locally owned business read more

We can count on 131 Main to be consistently outstanding in food, service, and cocktails. Recently went for my birthday. It is on December 24, so it hard to find restaurants that are open. My sister made reservations in advance for 131 Main. It was fabulous! Thank you all for being there on Dec 24! It was a wonderful time! read more

Excellent steak , salad, and cocktails. Marinated ribeye very tasty. Wedge salad best around. Service top notch and great atmosphere for date night or upscale dinner for whole family. Some unique tasty cocktails like the pearfection martini. read more

131 Main Restaurant - Wedge salad small portion - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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We saw this place across from our hotel balcony and saw the smoked rising from their smoker. The latter together with the singer performing on their patio drew us to it. We had a wonderful dinner, though we only had drinks and salads. Both were great. I started with a Manhattan and my wife an Old Fashioned. I ordered the Grilled Ahi Tuna Salad. The salad was a delightful blend of greens, avocado, mango and red onions with a ginger dressing. The ahi had a lightly smoked flavor which I loved. My wife had the Chicken Cob Salad with Bleu Cheese Vinaigrette. The chicken was really tender. The bleu cheese chunks were plentiful and the one I stole were just so good (I don't think they were missed). Our server, Chris, was very friendly and attentive throughout our meal. The restaurant's atmosphere was very comfortable, the lighting was very soft with spotlights just shining on the tables. Though we come to Asheville often, this was our fist time in this area. But this is a new favorite area for us. read more

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OK, so I did not remember coming here before but obviously I did. The second go-round was way better, but there was still a little bit of room for improvement. We made a reservation online, which are kind of hard to come by. We showed up a little early to ask if we could be seated and they only had a spot inside which was fine. It seems like if you go off, you're safe, but otherwise you should make a reservation. It was still pretty busy, even though the hour was early. The service was incredible in terms of organization and how attentive they were. We had multiple servers who were checking on us at all times. I got a glass of wine, which was a pretty decent red. The glass it was served was awful. It felt thick and cheap. Honestly I'm kind of bougie when it comes to wine glasses so I expect something nice when I go to a nice place. We split a steak and each got a salad. The Caesar and the wedge salad were both amazing. Highly recommend. The dressing and flavors were delicious. Very good sizes as well. Steak normally comes with french fries but they served it with potatoes. Our server apologized andgot us the correct side. It actually ended up working out because I preferred the potatoes and my partner liked the french fries. Honestly, honestly, each getting a salad and splitting the meal was perfect. The server did box everything up for us nicely, but forgot to put the dressing in which we did request. Overall, he was incredibly friendly and personable in general though. Quite pricey at about $92 with splitting. I did feel like the quality was good and I love the attention to detail and how you can watch the kitchen as you sit. read more

131 Main Restaurant - Main / Caesar / Wedge Salad - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

It's hard to find enough superlatives to describe our experience last night in the restaurant. We were warmly greeted and brought to our table by a friendly host. All the staff that served us were warm and genuine. Each dish was creative and delicious for all, vegetarians and pescatarians and meat eaters. Managers visited our table to check in and each staff person warmer than the other. EXCEPTIONAL EXPERIENCE read more

An excellent experience. Great service. We had seats by the open kitchen fascinating. Had the fish special of the day halibut. It was perfectly cooked and tasted great. read more

131 Main Restaurant - Cucumber salad - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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The cornbread was FIRE!!!! Everybody say my table raved about their plate, including me, eating as of I didn't know where my next meal was coming from. Wedge sales and fish off the day, salads for them. Great food! read more

Stopped by last minute on Labor Day Weekend expecting to have a wait but willing to sit at the bar - BOY did we luck out! Dylan & Dana behind the bar were fantastic - inviting us in with smiles and recommendations for first timers. For starters we had the Double Dip - which is like "crack" for cheese, guacamole and salsa lovers! This was an awesome start!! Then we moved to a French Dip for her and a Thai Steak salad for me. Both were excellent and served promptly as we were done with the Double Dip. We will be back and hope that both Dylan & Dana are there to welcome us in!! read more

My Mom and I had an amazing experience Sunday at lunch- the food was incredible... I had the trout and fries (the tartar sauce is excellent!) and my Mom had the ribs which actually fell off the bone. I've never experienced such great food service. Our server Paul was on top of it- making sure we had everything we needed and anticipating our needs before we said anything. Would highly recommend 131 Main and we will definitely be going back! read more