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    Capella on 9

    4.0 (166 reviews)
    Open 6:30 am - 11:00 AM, 4:00 pm - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 months ago

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    CAPELLA ON 9 ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Phuong D.

    Beautiful rooftop bar with great view of the downtown area. There are a lot of seatings throughout the place, both indoors and outdoors. I was here on a Saturday night it was bustling but there were plenty of tables around. The menu is mostly Tapas and drinks. I wasn't hungry so just got the crab cakes which tastes good. I got the pom reader which is the only nonalcoholic cocktail they have on the menu and I thought it tasted strong and spiced. The flavor of star anise is very prominent, maybe a bit much for me but it may be tasty for some people. Service was nice and attentive. The main draw is the atmosphere and view.

    This ain't Texas drink
    Laura A.

    Went to have drinks before dinner. Hubby had a smoked old fashion and approved of the way they make them. He is kind of an old fashion snob and smoked ones he seems to be more judgmental about. I like to try different things and opted for the This ain't Texas drink. It was a nice change from some of the swanky new drinks. The service was nice, quick and friendly.

    Ribeye, medium rare
    Emily B.

    Capella on 9 has been one of my staple meals since working in Asheville. The AC has been home for several months and you can't go wrong at Capella. Great views of the city and mountains, excellent hospitality, friendly staff, delicious and filling meals. Top notch bourbon selection. They have my favorite bourbon from Park City, Utah, MWND.

    Sunset side of rooftop

    Service from reservation to seating us was smooth & nice staff. We got seated on the sunset rooftop side. There's plenty of seating inside and also in the back -outside seating. I think anywhere you're seated you'll have a nice view. The menu is mostly Tapas and drinks. Waitress was knowledgeable when I asked abt a couple dishes on the menu. Food was pretty good. Though my ribeye was a bit overcooked for a medium. Which I forgot to take a pic of here.

    Shelly L.

    Time got away from us so we needed a late dinner spot without a rez with a great view, and an Asheville resident suggested Capella on 9. There was no one to greet us or direct us on arrival and after standing around a while we asked the bartender if we should just seat ourselves. We ended up tucked in a private corner overlooking the city so all was well. Bar and restaurant are shared open spaces so it's a good spot for when you want a more lively dinner or drink out. A great eclectic crowd mixed with ppl just there for drinks and others there for dinner or both. Friendly service and we really loved the scallops, they were cooked well and the dish had a nice little kick of heat at the end. The crab cakes were just ok. Good amount of crab but just kind of bland. If you have bread pudding on your menu, it is always a "yes" for me so we got the cinnamon croissant bread pudding. It was very good, it was served warm and we enjoyed it but as you can see from the pic, it didn't come with fresh cream or ice cream or any other element so it just missed a bit there. A solid place for a drink, a small plate and a great view

    Becky S.

    Sam was a wonderful waitress. She's very fun and attentive. We enjoyed the watching the sunset on the rooftop bar. The menu is limited but ok.

    On the left was the Don't be salty cocktail and the right was Paper dragon
    Rachel G.

    The drinks here were beautiful and tasted amazing as well! Not to mention the views on the rooftop! We didn't have any food but the server that brought us our drinks was super nice and attentive

    Tuna
    Robyn W.

    Wrong time maybe? We wanted to come here for drinks and light bites and enjoy the view on the rooftop patio during our foodie night out in Asheville, but the patio was under construction so only part of it was open and the view was mostly construction zone. I have a feeling it will be amazing once completed. Our service was fine, nothing to write about really. As for food and cocktails, we had mixed reviews as well: Spanish Olives - basic - you could easily make this at home. Ceviche was decent, not the best I've ever had, but we did finish it. The Tuna was the star to me - I'd order that again anytime! Our cocktails were also good. I'd give this place a shot again when I'm in town next once the patio is complete, but I think I'd have to convince my ladies of that as they weren't as into it as other spots in town.

    Doretta W.

    This was quite a mixed review. Pros: The service was very good. The steak was made perfectly to order. Cons: Wow loud place on the weekends. The blackberry smoke had so much heat I would not taste the tequila or the blackberries.

    Capella breakfast
    Morgan S.

    While online reviews were promising, the ambiance and experience felt basic for a rooftop spot. The restaurant also serves as the hotel buffet for guests, which was confusing upon arrival. Food was okay but could be improved with larger portions for price.

    Pear hug spritz
    Madison T.

    We decided to go all out for date night and this was certainly the place. The food was incredible, rooftop views of the sunset were spectacular, and we were kept warm by an enclosed fire. We started off with the cheese and charcuterie board, pear hug spritz, and AC G&T. Then shared the solo ribeye, patatas bravas, capella wings, winter hash, pan Plano, and tuna tataki. It's hard to say what was better, it was all incredible. Staff was lovely and we can't wait to return for more sunset nights over Asheville.

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    Not much food selection. Closes early. The restaurant itself looked nice and well kept.

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    This was a welcome surprise. Made the reservation to have the rooftop but the food and atmosphere was great.

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    Not sure why but we were ignored in my opinion after we sat down so we left and ate dinner down the street

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    Ask the Community - Capella on 9

    What is the appropriate dress?

    Hi Gwynne H, appropriate dress is Smart Casual.

    Are reservations needed to get in?

    They don't take reservations. It is first come first serve.

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