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Benne On Eagle is located on Eagle Street in The Block Neighborhood which was once the place to be. I felt the history from the minute I walked in from the brick walls to all the art on the walls. The Legends of the Block are featured on these walls. These are the women who were the chefs and business owners of the street. There was even a book they let me look through to read more about them and since I love history I couldn't pass on that opportunity. Benne on Eagle is open for breakfast/brunch and dinner. I dined here at the end of the breakfast/brunch service and the service was friendly but I think I was forgotten about as it took quite some time to get my meal. I was the only customer there. This may be why I wasn't rushed out and given a tour of the restaurant walls and provided the book to look on my way out or they just saw that I was interested in the art and history of the restaurant and wanted to share. I appreciated the background of the area and the restaurant. I ordered the benedict with a side of avocado and the meal was delicious. Benne on Eagle will be on my list to return again.
My boyfriend and I recently had an unforgettable 5th-anniversary dinner here! McKay and Jess provided outstanding service for us throughout the evening. The food was delicious -- we ordered the hush puppies, stuffed quail, steak and frites, and maple sweet potato cheesecake. This restaurant made our celebration truly special -- it's a place we'll cherish for years to come! Thank you again McKay and Jess. We really appreciate the hardworking staff at Benne On Eagle!
We came for dinner at Benne on Eagle to celebrate a special occasion. Food and service was amazing and I would definitely recommend it! It looks like they change their menu somewhat frequently, but when we went, I remember really liking the curry fish, lemon cake, and carrot cake in particular. I took a look at their latest menu and am drooling at all of the new dishes. Go check it out!
We heard good things about this place for dinner. Yet, we were staying at the Foundry, which offered it for room service. The wait staff was very friendly. I ordered the avocado toast with scrambled eggs and potatoes. The eggs were salty, but the avocado toast was good. The potatoes were average. We'll have to see if dinner lives up to the hype because the restaurant looks very cool when we walked by.
If you want to enjoy some good afrocentric food in the historic black district of Asheville, make sure to go for dinner, not for breakfast. I had read good things about this restaurant, and I wanted to check it out. I went for breakfast, and I found out that generally their breakfast menu is pretty plain Jane and made for residents of the hotel who don't want to try anything new. So, it's no different from any other breakfast place. I wanted the shrimp and grits, but it turns out they only do that for brunch. I went for the chicken and waffles, and they told me that waffles and pancakes were not available that morning. I was going to get up to leave, and they decided that maybe they could make a waffle. The chicken was not a specialty flavorful, and the waffle was a waffle. I went out of my way to go here, and it certainly is not worth that. I had read that their head chef was from the south, but it turns out that their head chef has changed to someone from South America, and so some of the more unusual items on the menu are really from South America more than the South. although they do still have fried green tomatoes, which are a carryover from the previous head chef. So, it's a black owned business, but don't go expecting good soul food. It's just a kind of fancy restaurant.
Benne on Eagle was a big score for us! We came for breakfast (more like brunch) twice. We missed the dinner menu because we were there on Sunday & Monday nights - their two closed nights. But our two dining experiences was enough to keep Benne top of our list to come back for more. The shrimp and grits were amazing, as were the chicken & waffles (amazing flavors), fruit & yogurt, blueberry mascarpone pancakes. Service was extremely friendly. Brought smiles and good feels! Can't wait to come here again on our next adventure to Asheville! We loved Benne on Eagle and think you will too! Until next time...
I'm overall disappointed by my meal at Benne on Eagle. This restaurant had come highly recommended and given the prices, I had an expectation that Benne would deliver on more fronts than not. We order cornbread and crispy pork belly as appetizers. The pork was the most delicious, melt in your mouth experience with a tasty and sweet pistachio and apple butter glaze. The cornbread, however was dry and falling apart. Thankfully the flavor of butter carried through and made it somewhat appetizing, but yeah. It was dry. I told my server this and she said didn't say anything. We then ordered the salmon cakes, the lamb meatballs and the octopus. Overall, the protein for each of these three meals came out cooked well and tasting great. I liked the spice in the salmon and the potato salad to cool your taste buds off. The accompaniments for the lamb and octopus were completely off. The octopus came with pinto beans and tomatoes. This side has zero flavor and desperately needed salt. It was so bland it would have been better to not have it included in the plate at all. It tasted like it came straight out of the can. The same thing can be said for the lentils with the lamb meat balls. Completely flavorless. I was so disappointed - a good meal should have consistent flavor and dynamic textures and when only the protein accomplishes this, it's dissatisfying and a big letdown. The wine and cocktail selection was fantastic and our server was great. I appreciated that the host allowed us to change our reservation time for an early slot. Overall, this restaurant was fine but I was really expecting more.
Breakfast heaven!!! Flap jack heaven!!! Best I've ever had. No syrup necessary! They come with this incredible jam and a bit of chintilly cream. I also had the locally foraged mushroom hash and it was too good.
When you walk in the front door of Benne on Eagle you are greeted by a large portrait of the prolific poet, James Baldwin. I started my meal with the cornbread and crispy pork belly. The pairing of the pork, apple butter and pistachio was a combination I was not expecting to be so darn delicious. My entrée consisted of fried catfish and collard greens. The collard greens were super yummy and were very fresh as if they had been picked from the garden that day. I closed my meal by ordering the banana pudding.
Went here for brunch since the other brunch joints were full. The place was very pretty and loved the artwork around and the slightly industrial vibe. Expected a lot from the food since the menu sounded very interesting and the prices were on the higher end compared to other brunch joints. What we got: 1. Huevos rancheros: alright. Honestly forgettable. Meh. 2. Chicken and waffles: expected so much better than this. The waffles came out soggy. The chicken was also hella soggy. Sweet with the honey but where is that habanero? Too sweet and not balanced. Probably one of the biggest disappointments of a chicken and waffle rendition. 3. Shrimp and grits: this was good. Very rich and comforting as most shrimp and grits are. Good flavor. A bit too rich and buttery for my taste but still good. Would have preferred the grits to be less fine and more gritty since it was practically just mush. Overall, meh brunch especially for the price. You're better off going elsewhere. Nice place and ambience though. Maybe a 2.5
Amazing food - Loved the African inspired flavor profile, very unusual but it was very well done. The chef absolutely did a fantastic job with the dishes. Strongly recommending this place if you are into trying creative dishes! However, portion is so small for the price. The yardbird was okay, since it was a half chicken (still pricy for $36, but at least it was a big entree). Fufu dish was SO tasty, but it was SO tiny. Very disappointing for the portion size since it was $24 - as the photo shows, it was more of an appetizer size. It would be nice to even add some type of sides to make the meal more filling - the chips were quite light, and we had to get another meal after this one because we were not full :( So glad I tried this place, one of my favorite meals here; though with the size of the entree it would unlikely to be my go-to place in Asheville (given there are so many amazing places in the city!)
So, one thing I don't do is travel to a city and eat at the same place more than once. So you know a place is bomb when I eat at it three times. Twice for breakfast and once for dinner. Benne's ambience is an elevated industrial Southern spaces surrounded by portraits of notable Black icons. The service was stellar and the food was amazing. I highly recommend the fried green tomatoes, shrimp and grits, and any of the cocktails.
This is the restaurant that serves breakfast and offers room service for the attached hotel The Foundry. As such, I had the pleasure of dining here for breakfast two years times and once for dinner. The menu options are minimum, but there is at least one option for everyone. We had the trout. The shrimp Caesar salad, the cornbread and Mac and cheese. When I tell you that everything was tasty, even a simple caesar salad!! The food is cooked to order and it is clear that they use fresh ingredients. Breakfast was just as amazing. An Example of them using fresh ingredients: the second day that we had breakfast we went closer to the end of breakfast time. Unfortunately we were advised that they ran out of oranges and were not able to squeeze additional orange juice! Yep, the orange juice is squeezed daily! The service was not really consistent. Two out of three times it was decent. The last day of breakfast could have been better. We arrived towards the end of breakfast and there was a wait. No one really asked us what we needed. We finally asked if we could have a seat. The staff were not particularly friendly and also did not appear to be in a big rush to accommodate the crowd. However, since two out of the three were decent I am only taking off 1 star. Overall I think this is a fantastic option if you are in Asheville, NC I personally would dine here again.
3 years ago
Stopped in for breakfast. Started off promising with a friendly greeting & attentive service and a comfortable environment. All were following social protocols. Ordered the blueberry pancakes and the egg Benedict. The pancakes looked great, but were burnt underneath so that's all I could taste. The Benedict dish was extremely salty - ended up just eating the egg & ham portions and left the rest. It was disappointing. read more
6 years ago
So lovely. What a fine meal. The atmosphere is refined, the food is a sophisticated and sumptuous version of down home meets uptown, and the waitstaff are thoughtful and helpful guides through the evening's delights. My entire family hit every course with relish and eye-rolls of mmmmm and pleasureful mouthfuls of joy. I have to say that the lemon chess pie made my eyes water tearfully with unexpected memories of deep down pleasure. I would highly recommend for diners who have an open minded palette and are seeking a combination of familiar and new. Cocktails were pretty damn good, too. read more
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Service is excellent, food is not seasoned at all chicken lacks salt you have to put salt or some kind of salt based seasoning, shrimp and grits were super fishy side of bacon was good and tenders were not seasoned and chicken on chicken and waffles were not seasoned and my husbands chicken sandwich was not seasoned. Everything looked great and cooked very well just lacked in flavor read more
Amazing food quality, ambiance and service. The restaurant was clean, welcoming and had service that felt like you were being served by a friend. The eggs Benedict was fantastic with one of the best cheddar biscuits out there. It is clear that this is a business that works hard and cares about their staff and guests. Benne has been the only good thing after a negative experience at the hotel. read more
4 years ago
We went here while in town a few weeks ago. Nehemiah was awesome! He went over the menu and explained the history of each item on the menu. It was 4 of us so we ordered a bunch of food to share including the salmon cakes, pork belly, meatballs, and more! read more
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How do I describe one of the best meals I have ever had! We have all had fantastic ribs in the past! And yes the good ones fall of the bone and are so good but one word to describe these ribs are UNIQUE!! Not only the taste but also the texture was perfect. Unlike any other ribs I have ever had. Do yourself a favor and try the ribs and the catfish. By far the best restaurant in Asheville read more
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The service was excellent. The food was amazing. And I left wanting to return again the next time I visit Asheville. I dined outside and was able to have my dog with me. I had the salmon cakes which were corn nut crusted with habanero sauce and corn salad. I also had the scented red rice. The food was superb. It was also good to read the history of the establishment. read more
Great time there and some amazing cocktails. Trey was our waiter and he was quite good. This African influenced cuisine was so delish! Loved the ribs, the cornbread, and red chicken (poulet rouge). It's not five stars because the desserts were such a disappointment. After such inventive apps and entrees, I expected more creativity. Additionally, the chocolate cake was dry. read more
Date night with a slap your mama it is so good twist. Parking is usually an issue in this area of town. Leave early enough to you find parking. The Ambiance of this establishment is worth the trip. I truly enjoyed the atmosphere and the the core. The menu is ever-changing so there is really no reason to give the details from our meal except to tell you we all enjoyed the whole meal tremendously. The service was excellent and her recommendations were on spot. Honestly this is one of the best meals I have had in Asheville in a long time. While it was an expensive meal I felt it was worth it when I left. The pork chops were just divine. read more
Very clean restaurant with urban vibe with the exposed black ceilings. The food was excellent as I had their three egg omelette and side salad. The ingredients used seemed very fresh. My wife had the sweet potato pone with 2 eggs over easy with a blackberry jam topping over the eggs. I was able to sample her breakfast when she wasn't looking and it was amazing. She wasn't willing to trade with me this time. Sad! read more
6 years ago
What's not to like, especially when you're eating a vacation breakfast. My 3 egg omelet was perfect. However, I want to know where Asheville's obsession with radishes comes from. read more
From when I read about Benne on Eagle in Bon Appetit, I knew this New Southern spot was on my must list! Started with a bread basket with fresh cornbread and potato rolls. The black pepper butter was the perfect touch. An even better accompaniment would have been a bread plate. It took us almost 6 minutes to receive these. We also shared local lettuces with a spicy dressing & perfectly popped local seeds & charred half chicken with delightful sorghum berries. All the good was on point and the seasonal cocktails were also a tasty treat. TIP: if you start with a shared plate, go ahead & request plates since they aren't preset! read more
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8 years ago
Appalachian + west Africa food. Well executed. Hearty, delicious, and interesting. My girlfriend and I had two breakfasts and one dinner while staying at the foundry hotel. The veggie hash and cabbage pancake were phenomenal. We also tried other unique items that didn't show up a lot in normal US restaurants. Highly recommended. read more
5 years ago
Our first time here, and the food was AMAZING!! Service was outstanding, and we left with full, happy bellies! Wanted to give everything on the menu a try! read more
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Benne on Eagle Asheville is one of our favorite locations to try out new restaurants. This place is such a vibe for Sunday Brunch. Love that you can see the chefs cooking and smell the aroma as they cook your food. We chose the pork chop and the egg plant as our dishes. The egg plant, it was decent but "nah we good" it tasted a little too oily. However they won us over with the pork chop. The picture speaks for itself, it was amazing and everything that came on the plate with it. The staff was genuine. Overall if you're looking for a vibe.... GO!! read more
7 years ago
Y'all. Don't go to Asheville without checking this place out. Chef Ashleigh Shanti is a culinary genius! I highly recommend ordering one of everything. Like seriously, my friend had to take the menu away from me. Service was swift and attentive. Atmosphere felt a bit casual for the quality of food they're banging out. Honestly one of my favorite meals of the year. read more
7 years ago
Benne has the potential to be one of the most exceptional restaurants in the Southeast. The blend of East African and Southern cooking, styles and ingredients is natural due to our history. The perloo with country ham and seafood was generally agreed by our group to be " one of the best things I've ever eaten." The appetizers and side dishes: creamed okra, collards, eggplant were also exceptional. Now, I have eaten rabbit: braised, stewed, fried and in pie from my native South Carolina to Manhattan and always enjoyed it but that particular dish needs work here. Birth rabbit and accompanying vegetables were not just grilled but carbonized. Even the onion was burnt on the outside but raw inside. The service is quite good and the cocktails are excellent and well thought out. Even as someone who rarely orders dessert, the hummingbird pie/ cake was delightful. read more
8 years ago
Amazing dinner here at Benne. Some people may be nervous because of how new it is, but do not fear the unknown. Benne served up a three course meal like an established vet. This was some of the best would food I have had in a while, and something I have been looking for in Asheville for a while. 100% would recommend to anyone read more
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Service was impeccable! Food divine! Delicious drinks! Must stop when vacationing in Asheville!! read more
Absolutely outstanding meal at Benne On Eagle. Five of us came for dinner - some quite picky eaters - and everyone ate every morsel of food up because it was all so delicious. The cabbage pancake, ogbono ribs and chanterelle mushrooms were wonderful starters and the entrees were exceptionally flavorful as well - the rabbit, oxtail and shrimp/scallop purloo were all hits. We were fascinated by the different types of rice used in each dish! Also the sides - wow to the mac and cheese and sweet potatoes! It seems every item on this menu is bound to be a winner. read more
5 years ago
OMG . . . Benne on Eagle is a must! Excellent down to earth and gracious staff, great drinks, great space, and fantastic food. My significant other had the short ribs with root vegetables and I had the octopus with east coast shrimp (this dish had the aroma of a very good gumbo). Both dishes were outstanding. Make reservations, you will not be disappointed. read more
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We got some penny cup coffee and breakfast sandwiches at benne on Eagle it was all delicious just a pretty small quantity for what you pay! No complaints on the quality and flavors just seemed steep for half a sandwich. read more
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