I returned to this restaurant this past weekend, and it's the first time since restaurants closed during the pandemic. The patio dining is very pleasant. This restaurant invested in a screened room over the patio to protect patrons from the elements. The meal was very good - I ate the saltimbocca chicken (minus the prosciutto and onions). It was so good! I always love the CK ginger ale too. The staff was friendly, fast and very accommodating. Overall a very enjoyable experience. I look forward to returning. read more

I LOVVVVE good food and will pay good money for it. The Corner Kitchen is on the upscale, pricey side...but so, so worth it. (You'll still probably get out the door for a lot less than at Ruth's Chris.) The setting is bright and airy but still upscale-feeling. Our server was friendly (and seemed to be genuinely so...I bet she's actually very nice outside of work) and professional...and definitely knowledgeable about her menu, including the beer and wine. My husband had the Black Mocha stout by Highland Brewing Co. (local to the restaurant). He really liked it, giving it a 4.25/5.0 on the Untappd app. I had a glass of the Altos de Luzon red blend and it was delicious. We had the brie as an appetizer and it was tasty...and a decent size for an appetizer at a fancy place, made of an expensive ingredient, no less. I ordered the Mustard Crusted Duck Breast which was served over shaved fennel and radish salad with English peas and carrot vichyssoise. My husband ordered the Sesame Seared Scallops, served over coconut carrot curry, with sesame snap pea salad, sticky rice, and Sriracha. Both were cooked perfectly -- not always something you find with scallops, even in nice restaurants. The sesame on the scallops kicked them up so many awesome notches. For dessert, we waited the 20 minutes for the chocolate souffle (served with warm caramel and white chocolate sauces) and it was definitely worth it. For us, any trip to Asheville will probably *have to* include the Corner Kitchen. 10/10. read more

Corner Kitchen - Mustard Crusted Duck Breast over shaved fennel and radish salad, English peas, and carrot vichyssoise - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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What a sweet spot in Biltmore Village! This "linner" spot gets busy for lunches but you can call for a reservation. This group also has Chestnut up near Pack Place. Both spots are "must eats" while in Asheville. Sit out and enjoy the porch or eat inside this very historic home. Everything is house made, the staff love working here, and the owners take care of the staff with daily meals, monthly tastings. Can beat this location for lunch or dinner! (Linner) read more

What a place! The egg frittata was terrific, the staff awesome from the greeters to servers to busboys. Highly recommended by me!

One disappointment after another after food and drinks... dessert was great. They could easily raise the standards of food preparation

Food variety was excellent as well as our servers attention Glad we saved Corner Kitchen for our last night visit read more

Great food and drink. Excellent service and atmosphere. We will go back when in Asheville.

This was our second dining experience at the restaurant. We came last year and had a fantastic time. It was our first stop coming back into Asheville. I started with the corn and crab bisque which was very lovely and well-balanced. It was rich but sweet at the same time. We both ordered the burger and both were cooked perfectly. I'm not sure what they season it with but it was so good! Finally, we finished with the gooey chocolate cake which was amazing. Our waiter was fantastic and very personable. We were seated In the section just to the right of the entrance which held a fireplace and Christmas decorations. The ambience was lovely. A++ we're dining at this sister restaurant Chestnut tonight and I can't wait to see how they compare! read more

I stayed the night in Asheville for a quick getaway with my husband.. and after searching Yelp for a brunch spot, we came across Corner Kitchen. At first we chose it because Corner Kitchen accepts reservations. Yay! We were pleasantly surprised. Great location! Super cute place, we loved the seating upstairs, were fascinated with the different art that was displayed, and the service was friendly and prompt. We both ordered the cream cheese eggs and smoked salmon. Simple and super yummy! Grits, a grilled bagel and a little fruit on the side. I was pleased with the portions and price. read more

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Sadly Disappointed. We heard and read great things about this place- unfortunately we left displeased. We came for lunch (45 minute wait), the menu was too limited. We ordered the corn bread (ok), beet salad (not good) and I had the tuna croissant. The croissant was stale, very little tuna inside and it was very salty. My husband had the corn beef hash- the yogurt sauce ruined the dish for him. Not what we expected for a $50 lunch. The server was very nice but over whelmed, so service was slow. read more

The boyfriend and I went to Asheville for a weekend and obviously we had to eat so I fired up the Yelp app and found Corner Kitchen. Rumor has it that Obama's eaten here? Intriguing. I started off with the drink special of the day, a raspberry lemon drop martini. Given that I really really really don't like lemon drops I was more hoping that the drink erred on the side of raspberry and it pleasantly surprised me. I found out later that the drink special was created because they had a surplus of raspberries, which is perfectly fine by me! The appetizer of choice was the fried brie with crostini and a bit of arugula. The brie was lightly fried which was nice as we had already had a ton of junk food earlier in the day. The candied orange slices added a bit too much citrus to entire dish but the crostini, brie and arugula made up for it. The boyfriend chose the NY strip steak with cheesy polenta and brussels sprouts. The thing about brussels sprouts is that they are difficult to get perfect (I would know, I'm obsessed with them) so believe me when I tell you that these sprouts were perfect. Crispy not burned and cooked thoroughly. Oftentimes the sprouts are sufficiently cooked but not crispy or if they are crispy, they are burned. Both terrible scenarios. As for the steak, the sauce they provided really helped offset the slight dryness of the steak and everything was flavorful without being overwhelming. He has never had polenta before but enjoyed the variation on the typical mashed potatoes with steak. I chose the pecan crusted mountain trout with green beans and sweet potato mash. The green beans were a bit bland but I'm not really sure how to make green beans not bland...The mash was interesting and the crunchy bits made for a nice pairing. The trout was the best. Ever. Flavorful, flaky, soft, cooked thoroughly without turning tough. Service - The waitress was very friendly and nice. Sidenote - This restaurant is gorgeous with windows and Christmas lights still up across the street, it looks like a dream. Verdict - Very solid food. This is a place where the food is just plain good, there's no batting around the bush and they definitely have their cooking times down to avoid overcooked food. read more

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Very nice atmosphere and really nice staff! the food was great! When in Asheville, I will definitely go again.

Excellent place. Very charming locale. An old bohemian style house. Went there for breakfast. Had the bagel lox. Good, had better. Capers were missing. More cream cheese, onions and tomato would have been good. The food my friend and my son had was pretty good. Will come back read more

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Thank you so very much to server Lee and his manager yesterday for making our lunch so special! The food was great! AND you made my mom's 87th birthday truly special! Outstanding on every level!o read more

Consider it a small public service donation to get your grub on at this locally sourced and historically significant building that only does a fair to good of feeding you. Breakfast was raved about from many sources for CK, so much so that we called ahead for seating on a weekday at 8:30am ahead of a Biltmore Estate assault. Needn't have done so. The tight, turn of the century bungalow still had plenty of seating for parties of two -- not to mention on-street parking steps away. But we were somewhat surprised -- as were a couple of other guests that followed us -- to be given what we took to be the Saturday brunch menu. Our cheery, swift, and very competent server quickly and helpfully explained that he could do any breakfast fare as well, which only deepened our confusion. Onward. In any event, we settled on the Hickory Nut Gap Chorizo and Eggs (Locally produced chorizo with cheesy scrambled eggs, salsa & tortillas. With choice of grits or potatoes $11) and an omelet special (Ricotta, ham, and tomatoes w biscuit and grits $10) that was right and proper breakfast fare. Both choices were less than stellar. The chorizo arrived quickly as a stingy single-link portion and although it had good flavor and was not over-processed or salted, the link featured more than a little grain filler that marked it more as a flavoring agent than an entree item. The three scrambled eggs with some cheese on top mixed nicely with the passable fresh salsa and sausage but honestly I've made much better breakfasts out of leftovers, whipped up in 15 minutes, hungover. The tortillas were off a truck and added nothing. The one saving grace was the grits -- creamy and gooey and oh so decadent. The omelet was also something of an adventure as three scrambled eggs were evidently cooked up, some ricotta, ham, and halved grape tomatoes dropped in, the thing folded over twice. Ta-da. An "omelet." No. A fine dice of the tomato and ham incorporated into the egg with a hot ricotta filling might've been interesting. The big chunks of raw tomato and cold ricotta was not -- the tough skin of the tomato was a particular odd aspect to pair with fluffy egg. It was picked around. But here again the safety net was the Southern staple -- the biscuit was wonderfully airy, yet rich and a great transmission belt for the local berry jam. Scorecard, for those playing along at home, space and service great, locale great (especially pre or post Biltmore), food meh, and value somewhat below meh. Very conflicted on this, but I still would give CK a shot considering the options -- and owing to the local angle. Maybe I am a sucker. read more

Corner Kitchen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The prices are relatively expensive compared to what is the norm at most Asheville area restaurants. My best guess is that they feel they can charge more because they are located in Biltmore Village...a heavy tourist area. The prices shouldn't scare you away from the good "home cooked" tasted of Corner Kitchen. The dinning rooms are set up on two floors of a former home in Biltmore Village. This offers everyone a chance at an intimate dining experience. The service is excellent with food to match it. I had the Mountain Trout (which was delicious) and finished off with the extraordinary Bread Pudding. The local beers that they offer go perfectly with anything on the menu. This place has the setting of casual dining with the price of fine dining...a bit of an identity crisis ensues. It is a wonderful experience, dont' get me wrong...they just need to figure out what they are going for as far as price reflecting setting and food offerings. read more

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For our first meal in Asheville before touring the Biltmore, this was hands down a great choice. Located in the cute and quaint Biltmore village, this place is a must when in the area. We arrived around 9:30am on a Friday and only had about a 20 minute wait. I was expecting to wait a lot longer due to the crowds going to the Biltmore this time of year, but I was happy to see they had an outdoor waiting area which accommodated around ten people and was heated - a huge plus! The breakfast food is very homey, and I decided to go with the Boston Way Bagel and 'Lox". Let me tell you, that this was the most smoked salmon I have ever received accompanying a lox bagel. All of the fixings (cream cheese, red onion, tomato, lettuce, and lox) came on the side for you to assemble your bagel sandwich as you wished. I cannot express how impressed I was with the ingredients, and again, the copious amount of lox they gave me for my bagel. If you are into smoked salmon, you must try this. The rest of my family got the Omelet (can't go wrong), the Biltmore Village Breakfast (can't mess that one up), and the Biscuits and Gravy. Their biscuits and gravy were wonderful. Not too salty, and just the right amount of chunkiness. Their biscuits themselves were really wonderful too, and if you ordered biscuits on the side they gave you some homemade jam to accompany it. We decided to also be gluttonous at 10am and order the bread pudding, and boy was it spot on. A great amount flavor in this guy, that almost reminded me of a cinnamon roll topped with caramel and vanilla ice cream. I was also informed about how wonderful their grits are. I am not a huge grits person, but I did taste them and they were very silky and creamy as well. I was told they use lots of butter and half and half when making this. The service at this place was impeccable. Our waitress was so friendly and constantly gave us coffee refills and even to-go cups of coffee, which she topped off for us. This definitely set the bar for the expectations of service for the rest of our trip. I will also note that this place is extremely reasonably priced, and taking into account the quality of the food and the quality of the service, this place is a steal! read more

Corner Kitchen - So much lox with the lox bagel! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

First time here and it is a very nice stop with excellent food and service. We each had a Reuben and it was very tasty with tender meat and a nice sauce. I wanted to have a Pinot Noir with lunch, but they were all out so we tried the Montepulciano. Turned out to be a great choice. Checking out the other orders as they passed by just made us hungry to return. The staff is very attentive and friendly, the atmosphere is nicely laid back. If the weather had been warmer we would definitely like to sit outside. The only downside to the Village is parking sometimes can be grueling, but if you need a place to stop before or after the Biltmore this is a great choice. read more

I decided to bring my wife here for our anniversary dinner. I called ahead of time to make a reservation by the window, and arranged to have flowers delivered to the restaurant. We got our window seat and the flowers greeted us when we arrived. Two glasses of champagne were ready for us in minutes. A good start. Here's what we ordered. Appetizers- Corner Calamari- Crispy & Tossed with Peppers, Onions, Jerk Seasoning and Mango Mayo ($10)- The presentation and flavors were decently put together, but the batter surrounding the calamari was blase bland. If there was even a bit of salt incorporated into the batter, this would have made a world of difference. (2.5) Lobster Tacos ($12)- 4 tiny, bite-sized thin, crispy taco shells filled with shredded lobster salad. These were pretty tasty and refreshing, but please...just a little more than 4 bites puhlease? (4) Potato Soup- This was a wonderful soup with a touch of bacon. Awesome. (4) Entrees- Blackberry Ketchup Grilled Pork Chop with Ginger Sweet Potatoes and Fried Green Tomatoes ($21)- I was recommended this dish by our waitress- the blackberry ketchup was interesting (in a good way), and the ginger sweet potatoes were very unique (again in a good way) as I have never tasted any kind of mashed potatoes (sweet or not) which incorporated ginger, which provided a lighter yet distinct flavor. The fried green tomatoes have same issue of tasteless batter. The pork chop itself was not bad if not slightly overcooked, but not crazy good either. (3.5) Mushroom and Tofu Sautee with veggies (I forgot the price of this one). Now why would we order an "Asian"-type entree at a place like this? Well, my wife wanted it, that's why. :) This actually ended up being the best thing we ordered that evening. Tasted kind of like home- even though that wasn't necessarily what we thought we came for... (4) I think I need to try their Boston Way Fried chicken (only served on Sundays, I believe) before I can give this place an outright 4 stars. Until then, 3.5 will do. Solid. Not mind-blowing. Worth a try if you're perusing Biltmore village. read more

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As travelers we rely on yelp to try local places - amazing atmosphere in a beautiful neighborhood - great drinks, amazing service, eclectic menu - tough to chose! Reubens were a big hit and the black bean burger is delicious - read more

Great feeling as soon as you walk in the door! Very home like feel. The Revolving Mimosa is delicious! A must visit when you're in Asheville! read more

Last week we stopped for breakfast here and were delighted with the atmosphere, the service, and especially the food. We picked this place off of the Yelp list because of the high reviews. This is one of the best breakfasts I can remember. My MIL said it was the best waffle she's ever had. My kids both had waffles, and they agreed. Delicious! I had a perfectly cooked omelette, and my husband had pancakes with blueberry compote. Everything was amazing. We liked the decor, too, and our waitress was very accommodating. read more

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Thank you Jerry! Loved every element here. We started with the Mushroom En Croute. Then had the fried green tomatoes. Then the maple pecan crusted trout and muscles. Not a miss across the board. Going to Chestnut tomorrow night. What a treat. Don't miss this place!! read more

Corner Kitchen is a good alternative to the restaurants in Downtown Asheville. It's located in an old house in the Biltmore Village on a quiet residential/commercial-mix road. We ordered two different fish dishes and they were both excellent. They each included three different sauces that complimented each other and made for a nice savory-sweet melange. The prices are such that I could not afford to go there on an average weeknight (if I lived in the area). But great for a date night or post-Biltmore trip treat. The menu appears to change frequently, so don't rely too heavily on anything you see posted online. read more

Great place...consistent great service on three different visits...farm to table when they can...everything tastes great...casual nice atmosphere that get this...attracted the President of the United States! No kiddin!!! I've gotten out with a great meal for two at less than $75. read more

We waited for 45 minutes to get a table for Saturday brunch. The food was not bad. The service was pretty quick. My daughter had chocolate waffle. I had bagel with smoked salmon. The food was average. read more

Corner Kitchen - Bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We were looking to find a nice restaurant to help us celebrate our 19th wedding anniversary. After calling the Corner Kitchen to make reservations, I was hopeful we made the perfect choice when at the end of the conversation I was asked "is this for any special occasion we should know about?" In my experience, this happens when a restaurant has a way to communicate that special occasion to servers/staff who make some sort of effort to acknowledge it. We've had servers verbally acknowledge it, deliver a small note card along with the bill extending wishes for a "happy anniversary" or even have a complementary appetizer or desert to share. It doesn't have to be much, or costly to the restaurant but it's an opportunity for a restaurant to "shine" and elevate the experience. I wondered what this restaurant would do? Our first course was good (corn & crab chowder and a salad) and our waiter did a nice job suggesting a wine to complement our selections. My wife's vegetarian lasagna dinner was excellent and my trout was 'good' but fell short of my expectations based on how the waiter raved about it when I ordered. My expectations also might have been unfairly elevated based on what a neighbor had shared about her many experiences here, but I was rather disappointed with ours. Overall, the food and atmosphere was nice, but nothing stellar on this visit. But I left most notably puzzled when no one, from the time we arrived and were seated, during our dinner, or when we left said anything about our spending our anniversary at their restaurant. I would suggest to the owners and manager, don't ask if you don't care. We're new to the area, and there are a lot of very good restaurants in the area. I think we'll continue searching for a place we can't live without visiting regularly. I do very much appreciate the response from The Corner Kitchen after reading about our experience. It appears they do normally take the opportunity to recognize special occasions and for that I give them kudos. At some point we'll likely return and give them another try. read more

This place was recommended on many sites for best eats in Asheville so decided to give it a try on my first night in town. We were very disappointed. Every dish was too salty and poorly executed. Had the the chowder which is apparently a popular item and I really tried to like it but couldn't finish it. Also tried the crispy Brussels sprouts and chef's special that evening which was a mustard crusted fish with "Latin rice and beans" but I can confirm there was nothing Latin about that dish, ha. First few courses were so bad that although we had room for dessert, we decided to skip it. That's unheard of from me. read more

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Amazing, Amazing, AMAZING! Great service and some of the best food I have ever had. It was just a short walk from our hotel.

This place oozes charm in a cool, cozy, old house. The restaurant has ample seating inside, a patio covered by massive umbrellas, and an upstairs area. The food was great. I had a steak sandwich, which was phenomenal. Normally, steak sandwiches seem to be more about the value and not so much about the quality meat. They can be too overdone or not very flavorful. I would have ordered the steak on this sandwich by itself. Super tender, nicely cooked cuts on a toasty loaf of bread with arugula. Plus, the chips were homemade and tasted so good. My wife had scallop ceviche, which was a fun, tasty alternative to more common fish or shrimp ceviches. We will definitely be back here the next time we're in town. read more

Corner Kitchen - Steak sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Very good place! They serve breakfast lunch and dinner. Food is delicious the environment is really charming and drink menu is good too. Service is amazing!!! You need to try the bread pudding! I highly recommend this place! read more

A friend recommended and we definitely enjoyed our lunch! The food was delicious and the wait staff was very friendly and helpful!

I'm a sucker for a Rueben when I see it on the menu - especially if it's accompanied by "award winning" in its description. The corned beef was layered thick, very tender, and full of flavor. When you bite into it it's as if it starts falling apart in your mouth. They also make their own thousand island dressing which was really good. Certainly one of the better Rueben sandwiches I've had! I went with Joe's chips instead of fries as they sounded unique (red bliss potatoes, dominican malangas, plantains, two - color sweet potatos). If you order the chips as a side instead of an appetizer you will have to specifically ask for the blue cheese dipping sauce. We were able to find parking right in front of the Corner Kitchen. I think we got lucky though as there aren't too many spots to choose from. We were also able to get seated within 15 minutes of arriving which was nice. Our server was great too. All in all a great experience! read more

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Wow!! Food was amazing!! Will definitely be back!! Corn & Crab Fritters... Home corned beef hash ...and home made chicken. Salad w/goat cheese dressing!! read more

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I heard great athings bout this place. I ordered to go for lunch bc they are always busy. I had Salmon cake and corn & crab chowder. They were a little too salty. The host was very abrupt. I could understand that bc it was busy but that attitude is consistent on my 3rd visit. I planned for Valentine here but not anymore. read more

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Our first stop in Asheville during our visit was to Corner Kitchen. We did a quick search for a breakfast/brunch spot and this place came up with great reviews. We chose the online "book a reservation" service an hour before we arrived and we are glad we did. There most likely will be a wait if you don't so either book in advance or expect to wait outside for a table to become available. The restaurant is set in a homelike atmosphere in a house dating back to the 1880s with downstairs seating, counter seating and rooms upstairs. We requested the counter - as it's our favorite place to be. Everything was absolutely perfect from our fantastic bartender down to the meal. We ordered a croissant with bacon & cheddar, a waffle with strawberries and the Biscuit Bennies plate. I don't typically go for bennies or even biscuits for that matter but everything about that meal was unbelievably delicious. The rosemary roasted potatoes were perfect. The croissant was one of the best croissants we've ever had. The waffles were thick and were well balanced between soft and crispy. The locally roasted organic coffee was fabulous. So go. We had breakfast at other "top" spots during our time in Asheville and Corner Kitchen is without a doubt our #1. read more

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Busy despite being a Monday night. The trout is fantastic! The steak delicious! The lavender lemon martini is light and refreshing. The homemade wildflower honey-lemon cheesecake was delicious (my kids would have liked even more honey flavor, but I thought it was lovely). read more

Breakfast is awesome here. Good breakfast options at decent prices. The Hickory nut gap chorizo and eggs is the bomb! And the smoked salmon is great too. Only visited once for lunch which wasn't the best. The burger was dry for me. But will definitely visit again for brunch! read more

Really popular spot, and we went at what must be one of the busiest times of the week: Sunday at 11am. I was impressed at how quickly they were turning tables, though, and without a reservation we waited about 20 minutes for a table for 2. Service began well - I actually commented about how quickly we got our water and order taken given how busy the place was. But then our server sort of went away. When tables around us started getting their food she went and checked on our food. Once it arrived the food was good, but not great. My wife had the fried chicken, and I was amazed that they served a breast, thigh, and drumstick, along with some greens, grits, and a biscuit. Alot of food. Unfortunately, the chicken was overcooked and unevenly coated. I had the homemade corned beef hash, which came with two poached eggs on top. The hash was tasty and the eggs were well cooked. I would try Corner Kitchen again, but wouldn't go out of my way. read more

My fourth time to eat at this establishment and usually the first spot I want to hit when coming into my loved Asheville . Not so much anymore - service was sub par today and the waiter was scarce and didn't even ask is if our food was satisfactory. No water refill or inquiring if we wanted another beverage either- we had ordered cocktails too. The portions were scarce, like they were running low on inventory and the plating was sloppy. We were greeted very friendly , but the rest disappointing. So many incredible places to eat in Asheville-sihanara for now Corner Kitchen till you have time to regroup. read more

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