Beautiful!!! Enjoyed my time at The Observatory. We attempted to sit out side but the wind and lack…read moreof sun due to cloud coverage had other plans for us and moved us inside! lol! It was nice for the 10 minutes we did last. The view is great and the inside reminds me of a French cafe with giant floor to ceiling windows and doers. There was a small two person table perfectly centered near the windows that overlooked the outside city. I would you have taken a photo but there were people sitting there lost in the pure bliss of that spot and each other. It was beautiful Anyway...onto the food. It was wonderful. Had the sliders and the kale salad. That salad was DELICIOUS and huge. They do take reservations but if you go later on in the night, you can find a spot at the bar!! Have fun!!

Gorgeous rooftop. Exceptional service. Delicious food. My 4 stars reflect my Spritz flight. They…read morewere just okay. A little watered down.

Need a break from all the fun stores? Stop at this beautiful and yummy bar/coffee shop tucked away…read morein downtown Black Mountain. So many options to order! Lattes, chai tea, wine, mimosas, cocktails, beer! They even have specials! Wednesdays is $5 wine glasses. Thursday's is $3 lattes. Sundays have $5 mimosas. My friend ordered an iced chai tea with oat milk and said it's the best chai tea she's EVER had. I ordered a glass of the sauv blanc, as recommended by the bartender and it was delish crisp and delightful. Perfect for an intensely warm day!

This spot has the most delicious espresso martini I've ever had! Wow. I'm so glad we came across…read morethis spot. They had a live band the afternoon we were there, who were playing great 70s classics. I had so much fun enjoying the music and sippin on the espresso martini. They definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol either. Next time I'm in town I will definitely be back!

Walked the Ecusta Trail and this is at the end (for now) so we couldn't wait to try it. The little…read moreextra garnishes on each drink and the effort to make each drink special was the perfect beginning for the meal. Every single item we ordered had an extra special touch. It was very refreshing and we couldn't wait to see what was next. The biscuits were served warm and not too dense with a side of chicken juice, flaky salt and sesame seeds. Hot sauce and syrup on the table. The deviled eggs were pickled and devine! Wish there was more on the plate , we gobbled them up in no time. We didnt feel rushed. The waitress, Amber was super attentive and almost didn't notice her filling our water or removing soiled plates. The extra crispy fried chicken was amazing. Almost too pretty to eat but we dug in! The lemon and dill.was a great touch. Not overcooked either. The pickled watermelon was different and simply amazing! A must try for sure. The Mac and cheese was creamy, cheesy, perfectly salted amd served in the cutest cast iron- nice touch. The meatloaf.is very different with pulled beef, smoked and pressed. Totally a new way to eat meatloaf. Thought it could have used a little more seasoning but thats being super picky. Mashed potatoes perfect we ctly creamy and broccoli not overcooked at all. The trout amd risotto was perfect also beautiful. We will definitely be back, for brunch and the trail hike. Go!! Its beautiful and amazing.

Based on a fabulous first experience at Root And Bone several months ago, I was excited for a…read moresecond visit while back in the area. It couldn't have been more disappointing. I ordered the chicken pot pie, which was absolutely delicious the first time I had it -- big chunks of white meat chicken, lots of veggies, wonderful flavor. Last night, I remembered why I typically don't eat chicken pot pie. Literally nothing but crust, a few small pieces of chicken and a handful of peas and carrots. $19. Shame on me for not sending it back. I told my server how disappointed I was. His response? I'll let the kitchen know. When he returned with my bill I was offered a free dessert. Are you kidding me? I had to go find dinner. No discount or apology. Very dismissive. Additionally, the restaurant was way too warm. Cost cutting all the way around? Definitely avoid!

One of the few cocktail bars open on a Monday night in Asheville. The entrance was pretty cool from…read morethe outside since you couldn't see in. Once we walked in, it felt like we went back in time and it was very whimsical. Our bartender Nick was amazing and so personable. They had an extensive wall of all kinds of liquor and I loved how it was all spread out and not neat and tidy. You could tell Nick was very knowledgeable and had passion for the mixology of cocktails. He made a killer smoked old fashioned and kept us company. We enjoyed the vibe even though it wasn't busy but Nick really made it a great time!

The hubs and I had a great time enjoying a night cap and great live music at Crow & Quill! Full…read moredisclosure, I hate cover charges as I'm a (post-grad adult) local business lover who wouldn't dream of not patronizing the business I'm visiting, but I do fully support live music so when reached the door to be greeted with the "hi, there's a $10 cover per person for the band" I wasn't deterred, but only mildly annoyed as my visit wasn't based on a band (that I may or may not enjoy) but simply for the hopes of enjoying great craft cocktails and a speakeasy vibe as a tourist visiting a nice establishment. In my opinion: I should patronize the business and tip the band if I like them, and the business that hired them should pay them. No? With that, I'd bookmarked Crow & Quill on my Asheville to-do list and walked over from our hotel, so we paid and proceeded to the bar. After grabbing our first round, we were fortunate to find great seats in the packed house. Thankfully, I enjoyed the "surprise band" and they added to our first experience (and our tab) at Crow & Quill. lol... Cheers!

As far as cigar lunges/shops go this is top notch. The offering of indoor and outdoor patio seating…read moreis very well thought out. A full bar with dedicated bar tender and helpful and friendly staff make quite a difference. A large walk in humidor with a great selection of mild to full body cigars with some hard to find offerings. A full selection of pipes as well as pipe tobacco you don't normally see available. Stop in have a drink, enjoy a smoke and relax for a while.

Very courteous and helpful !! The gentleman explained the rewards program and invited me to chill…read morein the lounge if I just want to escape for a few.

This morning my family and I decided to get up early and grab a bite at Arabella's in downtown…read moreHendersonville. Usually we come around 10ish and there's a small wait or the place is just really packed (even outdoor seating). But today we stopped around 8:30 and there was only a couple of tables taken up. We were greeted with a smile right away and taken to a table. We were given 2 different menus. One containing the different breakfast and brunch options they offer and the second one with the coffees and alcoholic beverages. Once you look at the menu you see that there is a lot of the basic breakfast options you can find at other restaurants. But what also makes the menu different is that they offer latin breakfast and lunch items like huevos rancheros, huevos con chorizo, tacos, burritos, and quesadillas. Since it was so early I decided to go with the huevos rancheros since I've never had them here before. I also decided to go with the honey bear latte (iced) with oat milk as my drink for this morning. My latte was really good! It had hints of vanilla, cinnamon, and honey. The oat milk mixed in perfectly making the latte have a nice creamy taste. Once my dish came out I was happy at the presentation of the plate. I ordered my eggs overhard and they came topped with salsa roja, queso fresco, and cilantro. All of this was placed on top of a fried tortilla and given to me with a side of home fries. Over all I did like the dish. I will say the salsa roja threw me off because I expected it to be a little more spicy, however it had a more citrus/lime taste to it. The home fries however were a 10/10 for me, I liked how crispy they were and how I didn't need to add more salt and pepper to them. Overall I really did enjoy my time this morning at Arabella's. Our server was super nice and attentive with us. The atmosphere is calming. Also it's nice to see the people of Hendersonville coming in and supporting this local business. If you're from the area or a tourist definitely check this place out. You wont be dissapointed.

Perfect brunch spot that has a variety of options to choose from. Was busy when we went, waited…read moreabout 30 minutes. It was well worth the wait, everything we had was great. If you have a wait go next door to the Appalachian Pinball Museum!

We had a wonderful dinner, the food was amazing and the servers were great also, will go back!read more

We have been to this restaurant several times. This year was our second Valentine's Day dinner here…read moreand food was delicious. We always crave the crab crakes, which are a special treat when they have them. We had the Gorgonzola gnocchi, which just melts in your mouth. They are so creamy. We both had the lobster tail entree. The entire meal was exceptional as well as the service. Hope that the chef will be able to open the restaurant on a full-time basis.

Great drinks and lovely atmosphere. Farmese is the perfect spot for before or after dinner…read morecocktails. It's located in a basement, but it's a really cool dim lit cozy bar with bar seats as well as two sections on either sides for larger groups. Really great cocktail menu and the bartender was incredibly helpful making suggestions if you wanted to substitute any ingredients for something else. Highly recommend checking out if you are downtown.

This place is a VIBE! It's very dark and that's what makes it nice, romantic and although the music…read morewas loud it was still low enough to have a nice conversation with your date. The service was excellent! Even though it was busy when we came in we were welcomed verbally by the bartenders. We didn't have food but the drinks were on point! Would definitely recommend for an upbeat romantic spot. The only thing not great was the small couches and chairs in the back need to be replaced - they sag the moment you sit and almost tip you forward out of them.