Incredible service, terrific mountain views, and the food was delicious! PS - Don't sleep on the Meatloaf! read more

The views here are stellar and that alone is a reason to dine here. We were a group 8 for lunch and had a wonderful time dining on the terrace. It's all about the ambiance. The food was fine, but we expected more for a fancy hotel. We ordered the grilled cheese and the chicken sandwich. My order, unfortunately, was messed up twice. However, the waitress, addressed it as quick as she could. Come for the view and ambiance and get some lite bites and drinks. read more

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We went to Edison for dinner and the food was OK. We asked for a table on the terrace with a view and the view was lovely but right around the time our meal was getting served, the sun was blasting on us and they would not put the shades down because they said it makes the terrace too hot so we asked to be moved to another table on the terrace in the shade and they said we could only sit at the bar even though there were empty tables around us in the shade. It honestly kind of ruined our meal because we were sitting there sweating. I would not go back. read more

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My most recent experience here was dinner on the patio. This is a better location than the Sunset Terrace to see the sunset. My visit was great here except for the hostess forgetting to seat me, so that might have something to do with the table I got, as I had the perfect view. I had a fabulous waitress as well. She had a great personality and made sure that I had everything I needed, and kept checking in and refilling my beverage. She even brought me a birthday chocolate cake slice. Unfortunately, by the time I ate here, I did not have much of an appetite. So I just had the pretzel bread and a salad. I did get cheesecake to go, but that wasn't good at all. I should have ordered the mango dessert again. Both restaurants had identical desserts. The pretzel bread came pre-cut into smaller pieces and made them easier to dip into either the mustard or cheese sauce. I kept changing my mind to which I liked better, so they were both good. I did really enjoy the salad as well. It had a variety of greens and veggies and just the right amount of dressing. Restaurant salads are always better than those I make myself. The cheesecake was prepared to go, so I could try it later, but it wasn't like a traditional cheesecake, and I didn't like the consistency or texture. Make sure you make reservations here. read more

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I ate here twice during a recent stay at the Grove Park Inn! Great food, attentive service, and comfortable atmosphere! One night I ordered the Cobb salad, but subbed grilled shrimp for the bacon, so yummy! read more

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Maddie is so exceptional and deserves recognition. Super sweet and great about checking on everyone at the bar. The food was delicious and all the staff I spoke with were friendly, nice atmosphere, amazing view. I don't know the name of the bald gentleman that was behind the bar but he had quite the attitude for no apparent reason...but I won't let this ruin Maddie's review read more

Food took over an hour to come out. Not bad when it arrived. Luckily, we were not in a major hurry. Service was a B- at best. Probably won't try this restaurant for dinner again. read more

Dinner was great. Service was excellent. I sat at the bar and loved every minute of it. read more

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Come for the ambiance, you could probably pass on the food. The highlight of the menu is the shrimp and grits. It was perfectly spicy and well seasoned. The pappardelle ragu was better than your run of the mill pasta, but the value is questionable. The chicken sandwich was not even close to spicy but the bread was soft and the chicken crispy. The burger was incredibly lack luster and just tasted like a Wendy's burger. The mixed spring green salad was completely wilted and the cut veggies dried out as if they had been sitting out for 10 hours. The true nightmare was the men's bathroom. War zone doesn't even describe it. While this is on the hotel, the restaurant is owned and operated by the same people, and that is where you are directed. I cannot disregard how disgusting it was. It was not even a busy day when we attended. The too close seating coupled with the subpar food quality and the disgusting bathrooms result in a lower rating. read more

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We were at the Grove Park Inn for our 57th anniversary. We choose The Edison restaurant for our anniversary dinner and weren't overly impressed. Service was excellent and the server couldn't have been nicer or more helpful. We weren't particularly hungry so we ordered an order of hot wings and the ahi tuna appetizer. The wings were large, juicy and cooked perfectly. We give the wings a 5 out of 5. They were accompanied by an interesting twist on the celery, thin slices that tasted like it had been soaked in lemon juice. Excellent. But the ahi was another matter. The presentation was excellent - unique and interesting - and it was served with a nice selection of different sauces streaked along the plate. A miniscule serving of chopped ahi was served atop 6 deep fried squares of sweet rice measuring about 1.5 inches on a side. The concept was really clever but the rice was so overcooked it was a solid wad of paste; the ahi on top of each small square of rice was good but was skimpy, to say the least - smaller than a teaspoon of chopped fish on each rice square. I doubt the total amount of ahi would have filled a shot glass. We give the presentation a 5 but the quality and quantity a 3. read more

Made reservations for 6 of us..when we arrived were told 1st hr of prk was free and $25 an hr after ..we figured prk would be $50 by the time we were out of there, so we left and found a lovely outside tavern in ashville with FREE prking! Omni claims $$ from prk given 2 charity..no thanks I chose my charities & amt....also after reading reviews..food mediocre, service spotty..yes beautiful views..suggest walking about & looking around..interesting history & staying for the hr of free prking & then scoot! read more

We dined at the Edison a few weekends ago while visiting the Omni Grove Park Inn and had a great experience! We had been two years ago while staying at the Omni, but I don't believe I left a review. This time around it was my husband and I, our toddler, and my parents while vacationing in Asheville. The Edison is an upscale sports bar and restaurant, with plenty of cozy indoor and outdoor space, fireplaces, and TVs to watch your favorite games! Our server, Michael, was attentive and incredibly friendly! The hosts were also lovely. We did have a reservation but needed a big space and requested to sit in front of a specific NFL game. They were very accommodating with this. They have a fairly extensive menu and nice wine/beer list. We shared a few dishes: Pulled Pork Sliders, Deviled Eggs, Chicken Tenders, Wings, Joyce Farms Roasted chicken, and a Grilled Cheese with fruit and fries for our girl. The sliders were so amazing; we actually tried these in the lounge before to dining at Vue 1913 two nights prior. The deviled eggs, also amazing. We are big fans of trying various deviled eggs while dining out and these were yummy! These were served with Pickles & Sorgham Bacon jam. The Applewood Smoked Chicken Wings were the winner of this dining experience and were some of the best we've ever had with crispy skin; super flavorful and perfectly cooked! I was still hungry so went with the Roasted Chicken entrée. I wanted to love it, but unfortunately, it was overcooked. I didn't want to send it back, but for $30+ I feel chicken should be cooked perfectly. Michael was incredibly understanding about this. Chicken Tenders were on point and our girl loved her meal. I tried it of course, who doesn't love a good grilled cheese? We would surely dine at The Edison again while in Asheville! read more

Edison, with its incredible views, contemporary style, and cozy fireplace, is visually stunning. Service is consistently top-notch. My kale salad was both gorgeous and tasty, I must admit, even though I can't stand kale. Meatless choices tend to be limited here, so I really appreciate the addition of a vegan/vegetarian bratwurst, adorned with wonderful goodies and served on a pretzel bun. While I get the idea of a pretzel bun for the brat, it was very heavy without adding significant flavor, dulling the goodness of the other components and diminishing the success of the dish. The fries, though, were fantastic. The good 'ol GPI is, sadly, not what it used to be. The new owner, money-grubbing corporate behemoth Omni, has banished the community from the spa. And they treat us like garbage when we attempt to view the gingerbread houses at Christmastime - trying to get onto the property during the event, you may be told "we are full, try back later," even though inside sources subsequently debunk that false narrative. And if you're somehow able to get in, you'll find jacked-up parking fees during the holidays - a strident, ugly example of opportunistic price-gouging at its worst. read more

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The Awesome - the soup, salad, salmon and pasta and the dessert were beyond what we've tried before. I can't find the words to describe how spectacularly satisfying the dishes were. Finally, kudos to our server Mallory who was delightful and accommodating with regard to some very minor alterations to our orders! Finally the interior space and the view - unparalleled! We were seated directly behind the fireplace and still were able to see the mountains in the background! Needs Improvement I wish OpenSpace allowed for reservations instead of completely closing all time slots. Would have saved me the anxiety of not being able to dine at the Omni Grove Park Inn. read more

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First things first...the food was incredible! We started with the pimento spread and the brussel sprouts. Both were great but my fave was the pimento spread - warm and bubbly with pickled jalapenos. My hubby ordered the Caesar salad with blackened chicken and it was very good - but seriously, what can you do wrong with a Caesar salad. I ordered the shrimp and grits and it was some of the best that I've ever had...this is an item I often order in the south so I have tried it lots of places. The kids' menus were better than typical - think salmon, not just chicken tenders (although that was an offering). We finished with the nutella brownie and ice cream - to die for! Our server, Reese, was fabulous. Attentive but not pushy. Left items on the table that were appropriate and cleared what needed to be cleared. We were sat right next to the large windows and even though it was foggy, we loved where we were sitting. We will definitely eat here again as it was one of the best meals we have had in Asheville and we have had many a meal in that wonderful city! I mean who can go wrong with a restaurant in the historic Grove Park Inn?! Such a gorgeous hotel. If you have time, be sure to sit in the lobby for a bit with a drink and take it all in! read more

Table was ready at reservation time, hostess was exceptional, excellent view Server was knowledgeable, efficient and effective, just not very charming. No delays with drinks or food. Drinks- Watered down Pretzel Bread ++. Warm and fresh. Butter was flavored with mustard and a hint of horseradish. Beer cheese dipping sauce was great Trout dip --. Very little fish. Lots of mayo and other things Steak Frites Steak ---. Frites+ Steak tasted like a grocery store steak and was severely undercooked. Overpriced. Frites were very good, crispy on outside, fluffy inside read more

The ambiance was lovely! The food was phenomenal, but even more phenomenal was our server, Alyssa! She went above and beyond for our party of seven. If you choose to eat there, ask for her area if possible. You won't regret it! read more

A great restaurant located in a beautiful place! Great selection of apps and the sandwiches are amazing! Definitely a must

We chose Edison for our birthday gal's dinner because of the more "casual" atmosphere, open air dining room, spectacular view, and space. Unfortunately, Edison had an off night. Jess, our server, was overwhelmed when we were seated. As the tables/section emptied and guests left, we were left on our own to communicate our needs to/with the floor managers and expos. After the expo meal delivery, we finished our entire meal before Jess checked on us. Other ball drops included keeping the check away from the birthday girl and delivering the signed check (ourselves) to the server station. Food was subpar; at this price point ($400+ for 5 people), we expect better quality food, more flavor, and attentive service. The bolognese, mushroom pasta, steak, and meatloaf quality (and flavor) fell well below the price point. Our group agreed that the wings were the best dish. We travel to Asheville a few times per year (business, leisure, and/or spa), may sit at the Edison bar (instead), and give Edison another chance. read more

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A fantastic dinner with a beautiful view! The S'mores Old Fashioned was INCREDIBLE, so fun and unique! The Ploughman's Board had an impressive variety of bites and the Deviled Eggs were some of the best I've ever had. Service was very attentive and efficient. I would absolutely recommend Edison to anyone looking for a delicious and picturesque meal! read more

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Nice! The salmon and the tagliatelle were both delicious. Great views and selection of window seating facing west for sunset. Good drink selection as well. read more

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Great service and ambiance, but a limited menu and drinks so strong you will be glad you're not driving anywhere. The Fried Green Tomatoes were chef-kiss!!! The Asheville Hot Chicken Sandwich was good and the fresh crunchy pickles made it. The Salmon dish was not the best Salmon dish I have ever had. In fact I've had much better. It was the parsnip - tomato medley in a lemon sauce that fell short, not the actual grade of Salmon (The Salmon itself was great, it was the flavors of the dish that was a let down). The Grove Park Inn really needs to work on the cocktails. I have tried several different bars at the resort and they all could peel paint!!! I would expect a drink selection and quality like Eddie V's at a 5 star resort! I still love you though, Grove Park Inn... xoxo read more

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The standout for us at Edison was definitely the fried green tomatoes appetizer. Overall, I'd expect more from a restaurant at the GPI. Splitting some appetizers with the table and ordering a grilled cheese + burger, and two drinks, our bill was easily over $100 but didn't feel like a $100 meal. read more

Beautiful outdoor dining w/ a view. Tasty burgers Service was great, came during lunch so it was not too busy. read more

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First stop we made while awaiting rooms. Service was great, very friendly and attentive. The hot chicken sandwich was fantastic, with a faint bite of spice a crispy coating and the tang if a pickle. The grilled octopus is huge. Good. Good flavor. Chewier than some I've had. Beautiful indoor fireplace and outdoor patio. read more

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We came in as part of my best friend's bachelorette weekend and Alyssa took amazing care of us. She was so friendly and warm, and even offered us a round of free champagne. The food was delicious and we had an amazing time. Thank you Alyssa!! read more

What truly made the experience exceptional, though, was the service. Our waitress Alyssa was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu. She made great recommendations and checked in just enough to make sure everything was perfect. read more

An Omni disappointment. Was 15 minutes late for our reservation and they wouldn't give us a table even though we called 12 times and no one answered or the call didn't get through and hostess proceeded to try and tell us we didn't give proper notice... I understand a stern deadline but zero hospitality from the host was cold and rude. Not an Omni attitude. Her long curly hair hid her name tag on purpose I think. Next we just sat at the bar and they were short staffed during one of their busiest days of the year and Butch took our orders but then completely forgot to take one our one friends order and when he finally did it took 10+ minutes to give her her drink (we noticed people ordering after her and getting theirs sooner) but we understand how much stress it must have been with being one of the only bar people on staff at the time. If that all wasn't enough the food was terrible. The Brussel sprouts and pretzels were ok and the ranch was the highlight of the meal. The burger was so raw and cold in the center and the fried had ZERO SALT. It was such a waste of $20. The Strawberry Fields drink tasted like the strawberry aspect went bad. Bad service and bad food is always a bad combo. The ambiance was killed after having terrible service. Wouldn't eat here again if they paid me. read more

Very good taste and great service. mountain view . Affordable. Drinks are very good Highly recommend. read more

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Went to the Edison tonight For a birthday dinner for my daughter, son-in-law grandson.. the food for the most part was great.. the waiter zero enthusiasm.. zero engagement with us.. that's why he only received about a 10% tip.. I hope when the other servers that are enthusiastic and take care of their customers tells him about the tips that they make ...he thinks for a minute.. it doesn't cost me anything to be engaging with my guest and show some enthusiasm.. I guess that's why my coworkers are making twice when I make in gratuities read more

This restaurant is really good. We were a group of a dozen hungry hikers. My friends ordered Smash Burger, Bison Meatloaf, Salmon, and Salads. Everyone enjoyed their meal. My choice was the hanger steak special cooked medium rare with arugula potato salad as a side. It was great. Peach cobbler for desert was just OK. Little pricey but seemed reasonable for this historic property. The views are very nice here. Great stone walls line the place which are beautiful to look at, but are bad for hearing as the sound bounces off them. This is located in Grove Park Inn which is definitely worth a look around, especially the massive fireplaces. Three hours complementary parking. We made reservations for our large group two months in advance. read more

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I showed up at the time of my reservation, and I was told to have a seat because they were trying to seat others that had missed their appointed time. I sat and waited, but I was ignored. I finally told them that I had a reservation and I want to be seated. I was seated beside a dead fly in the window sill!! My food was cold. The server took it back to the kitchen, and when it was returned, it was a little warm. The meal tasted horrible, and after a few bites I felt ill. I will NEVER return to this restaurant. Shame on you Omni for not vetting this restaurant. read more

What a shame. This place is only good for the view. It's like they aren't even trying. The dry meatloaf on wonder bread, It really killed even the sunset. Please never put my Manhattan on ice and let's serve an old fashioned with a cube. Everyone knows you can afford it. Server was nice though. read more

Edison is just not it sadly. I love love love this hotel, the Omni Grove park but their restaurants are just not it. Staff was not the nicest and overall just not helpful and seemed like they didn't want to serve us. I wanted to love my meatloaf, which is a popular item and seemed very good but it was so dry. Even with the BBQ sauce it was hard to get down. Don't waste your money here. The view over the mountains is neat but you should just drive into town a bit and look up some highly rated restaurants. read more

Located on the Omni Grove Park Inn property, this alehouse is worth visiting for the stunning views. For starters, parking is super easy. It is also free for the first 3 hours. I would give yourself enough time during your visit to explore a bit of the property. Edison's is off to the left when you enter the Inn. It is a very large space, with open air design. There is a large bar area on one side and plenty of seating scattered throughout. The menu is a bit pricey for what it offers, but you are paying for the atmosphere and views. The pimento cheese bread was absolutely delicious -- it is also large enough for two people to split comfortably. For entrees we tried the grilled chicken sandwich and smash burger. I liked the grilled chicken better -- the bacon jam was amazing! read more

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We had a great time at the Omni! Our waitress Kristina was absolutely awesome! Our food was incredible as well! We got the pretzel appetizer, butchers board dinner, octopus, shrimp and grits, and the pulled chicken sandwich of appetizers and dessert! Everything tasted phenomenal and was cooked excellently. The view from the restaurant is incredible and we stayed for the sunset and got some awesome pictures! We told Kristina that we were celebrating my brother and she was very kind and arranged for us to get two chocolate desserts and made him feel very special! The reason for the four stars instead of five is I feel like the price was a smidge too high for the food. I would definitely come back and recommend this restaurant. read more

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I was skeptical of coming here because I'm usually skeptical of hotel restaurants in general as they're usually overpriced (only mildly true) and the food isn't good (completely not true). The food was delicious! Of course, you should come here if not just for their amazing outdoor space (hopefully, you don't come here and eat indoors) as the patio is covered, there's heaters, and a huge fireplace. The view is absolutely stunning! As for the service, that was good. The food, delicious. I highly recommend the pork belly. In fact, don't miss it. I don't know when I'll ever be back in Asheville, but if I do, I'm definitely coming back here. read more

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While staying at the Omni Grove Inn we decided to give place a try. The decor with the fireplaces outside was a real draw. Very cozy and makes you want to sit down and chill while enjoying drinks and the fabulous October weather temps (53 degrees this evening). Something on the menu for everyone and very tasty as well. You really need to see about reservations or you might get turned away. We were seated straight away and our waiter was extremely enthusiastic, helpful, funny and really knew his job. We started with Elk Cove Pinot noir and began our eating adventure (pictures to follow). Bottom line, this place deserves a 5 star for the superb quality of food and service...We will return. read more

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Wonderful restaurant for dinner. I was worried that we wouldn't be able to see sunset from here but it was fantastic! If you are seated on the outdoor terrace or inside by the windows you have a great view. They have an extensive beer list - and even a flight tasting option. We ordered the smash burger - it was huge! And the shrimp and grits. Both were very good! More food than we could eat. read more

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What a fun, laid back restaurant with a great view. The bar tender was helpful with picking food and drinks. Could have stayed all day trying all the things. read more

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