I love Fig because the food is great, feels local and service is good. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars is the men working there do not make good cocktails. The ladies do though. read more

This a nice place, and may deserve another star if we had ordered something different. The atmosphere is trendy with a pleasant outdoor seating area. The menu is fairly limited, which makes it a bit difficult if nothing stands out that you want. This is why my wife and I both ordered the shrimp. Unfortunately, it was not impressive. Some skewered shrimp on top of a scoop of black beans with a red pepper sauce, which leads you to thinking this will be a spicy dish. It was not. In fact, it was bland to the point that my wife complained when asked how it was. The waitress kindly removed one of the dishes from our bill. She was very nice -- but here is my complaint. If you are serving the public, you should not advertise your politics. As I said, she was nice, but wearing a 'Love Trumps Hate' button. A common phrase for haters of the President. I would also not appreciate a pro Trump button. A public restaurant is not the place to advertise your bias if you want a broad customer base. I'm just sayin.. . read more

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So good, always! The perfect setting and offering, about 5 minutes from downtown Asheville in Biltmore Village. The atmosphere, wine selection, hand-crafted cocktails, food and desserts are all wonderful. A sure shot for us! read more

Fig - A delicious dinner at Fig! - French Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

5:50 PM - Tuesday (05/13) First ones through the door, I went with my girlfriend for an early dinner in Asheville. We have been here once before and decided to stop by Catawba Brewing Co. before (right across the street). We were the only ones here initially (people showed up later), but the service was immaculate. I ordered the duck breast, which was cooked perfectly medium-rare, and my gf ordered the risotto. Overall, both entrees were pleasing visually and very tasty! I recommend this place highly--they know what they are doing. read more

Fig - Salmon and cherizo - French Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

CONSISTENCY makes a good restaurant great. We came to town had dinner, I had the best Old fashioned cocktail, the radish appetizer, bolognese and my wife had the scallops, outstanding. We thought we had found the restaurant for the rest of our trip. Came back the next night, had the scallops again, wife got the steak, and I had another old fashioned. The wonderful light green sauce under the scallops was pasty and unremarkable, the steak a bit tough and the sliced potatoes with sauerkraut and mushrooms edible, old fashioned was bourbon on the rocks with an orange thrown in. Good luck, hope you hit it in a good night. read more

Fig - French Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great little spot for excellent cuisine. Wine selection is fantastic and the service is top notch.

Well done fig. Charming ambience (with music that complemented), excellent service, and wonderful food. No need to say more.

We chose this based on the reviews as well as a hotel recommendation. Neither my husband nor I were impressed compared to other places we have eaten that are similar. While the staff is friendly and the ambiance is fine, I would say the food is sub par. He had the fish special which ended up literally being a piece of fish and 3 carrots for $30. A special would typically be that or more but at least come with sides. I ordered the bolognese which was fine I suppose considering I hadn't had lunch and would've eaten anything. My husband compared it to chef boy r d (I do not think it was that bad). I would not go back here. I say it was fine but there are other places that are at least a bit better. read more

On a girls getaway to Asheville, the tour driver recommended Fig, saying "You will not be disappointed!" I was NOT disappointed. This was the best monk fish I've had, a great poached pear and a fabulous Zelda Fitzgerald martini. Wonderful service and cozy ambiance. read more

The food was great and the hostess was very sweet. The wait staff could be a little friendlier, but they did seem a little short staffed and frantic. read more

The price was good and the meal was ok. I like the lunch special and it had so much butter sauce on my fish scampi and they were so delicious. Excellet risotto, and salmon that I had for dinner. I took my friend here too and she loved it. read more

Chosen for an anniversary celebration with friends, Fig shined. It is a small restaurant with both indoor and open cloister seating. Appetizers of sweetbreads and pomme frites were expertly prepared and delivered hot from the kitchen. Another appetizer was traditional tartare which brought great joy to the dyed-in-the-wool tartare lover. Entrees included a fabulous duck breast, cooked perfectly, tasty and tender. Mushroom Risotto was filled with subtle but distinct flavor. Salmon was properly cooked to order and perfect in every way. Dinner without wine averaged about $40 per person. Wine choice is very nice. All ten of us we were quite pleased with our dinner and would highly recommend Fig! read more

This has been the best little find in Asheville so far. Food is excellent. Come early as they get crowded fast. Great grilled cheese, burgers and who knows what else. Super nice staff that make you feel welcome. read more

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I spent $70.00 on the Salmon dinner, it was probably the worst I have ever had in my life, I will not be coming back and I normally don't leave feedback like this cause I like to support local restaurants but the food was was cold and not good. read more

Had a fabulous dinner. The mussels and the shrimp appetizers were incredible. The duck breast was phenomenal as was the salmon. The pomme frites with truffle oil were delicious. The service was so friendly and helpful. Highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

This is a small space. So, reservations are a good idea. And worthwhile. :-) The food is delightful and service is excellent. And it's even worth your time to try to leave a little room for dessert. read more

No matter what you have from the menu you won't be disappointed. I had the Reuben and my girlfriend had the macaroni and cheese for lunch. We were both extremely happy with our selections, and shared so I can vouch for each. read more

I had the salmon. The entire meal could fit in the palm of my hand. It was covered in a horseradish sauce that my my stomach turn. They are not kid friendly: no kids meals... they also charge $2.50 to share a meal. Worst place we've ever eaten in Asheville, hands down. read more

This place was amazing with great atmosphere and flavorful food. The risotto had delicious mushrooms and bacon. The bolognese, I learned, takes two days to make, and it shows. I may not be able to enjoy bolognese anymore; this place set the bar super high. With a beverage you can get an amazing meal for $25 plus tip. read more

Delicious lunch at low key restaurant in the Biltmore village. Luscious grilled cheese sandwich, hamburgers perfectly cooked, grilled salmon. Smiles all around from our party of four topped off with bread pudding and rum pudding. read more

I really enjoyed my lunch. Food was great and as was the service. We had the Reuben with fries, sooo good as were the shrimp fritters! I will return. read more

Worth a splurge for lunch, but there are some better dinner options in Asheville. Go with the burgers and frites.

This place was truly delicious and a real treat in the heart of Biltmore Village. It's small, which makes it intimate and memorable. The beef ribeye was amazing and the maple glazed pork belly was incredible! We received a complimentary hot chocolate treat dish that was really yummy and ended our meal with with the panna cotta which was quite savory and not too sweet. Overall, a sweet delectable gem located in a nice area with great people in a great city. read more

Great neighborhood bistro. A little expensive but worth it. Good food and drinks.

While up in Asheville, North Carolina for a long weekend trip, we visited Fig Bistro, a small, intimate French restaurant in the Biltmore Village area, for dinner. As I normally do when I visit anywhere, I planned our trip around food =), and scouted around for the best restaurants in the area, and while this wasn't the highest rated restaurant in the area, it sounded like a place that I would definitely like - simple, seasonal, local French cuisine, fresh in quality and well presented. After eating here, I can report that the restaurant exceeded my expectations by a long shot - the food was absolutely wonderful. Although I can't say it is the best restaurant in Asheville, because I haven't visited them all, I can report that we had one of the best meals so far in our exploration of restaurants in the South (and it compared favorably - if not better - in taste and quality of the food than some of the other high-end restaurants we've visited in the United States, although the menu at Fig Bistro is much smaller). I enjoyed it so much that I broke foodie rule # 1 - try a new place for your next meal - and we went back there for lunch the next day. =) The chef here at Fig Bistro, Chef William Klein, is very good at his craft, as his bio indicates, with previous experience at 3 star Michelin restaurants in France and stays with two of the best chefs in San Francisco, Gary Danko AND Ron Siegel. His food definitely reflects his experience - simple, yet refined provincial French cuisine, and all the dishes we ordered at dinner tasted phenomenal - light and flavorful at times, bold when necessary, and never overpowering - and, above all, the dishes were beautifully presented. At lunch, we enjoyed another great meal - although the dishes at lunch were a bit more simple in terms of the flavor, almost everything was quite delicious. Sometimes, words aren't enough for a restaurant, and this is one of those places. =) For more details about the food, as well as photos of both the restaurant and some of the dishes offered here, you can visit my food blog, http://epicurious-eats.blogspot.com/ read more

My husband and I love coming to Asheville for a variety of reasons and the food here is one of them. I had high hopes for this restaurant after reading the reviews but I left not fully satisfied. We started with the Cesar salad and shrimp fritters. Both were fine but nothing extraordinary. I ordered the salmon and my husband the catfish. Mine lacked flavor besides the tiny bit of sauce on the side. My husband's was quite good. We also ordered a side of the pommes frites and those were excellent as well. Overall, this was a nice dinner, good service, nice atmosphere but it lacked character and consistency. read more

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Really quite perfect. The service was flawless (July 31, 2018). The halibut was perfect. The presentation was flawless. This is a top restaurant in Asheville. Every bit as good as Curate downtown, but you can get a table!!! It's apparently a local secret for the well-heeled Biltmore Forest crowd. A five star dinner!!! The only negative about this restaurant is the noise level. Some inexpensive foam baffles would do the trick. But don't let this stop you. read more

We went early so were not bothered by noise of close tables. Our waiter was prompt and nice. The bar was well stocked and the restaurant was clean and pleasant with nice picture windows letting in good light. Our salad special was superb--avocado, fennel, orange, etc. The duck entree ($24) was good but not great and the dessert was mediocre. A pleasant dining experience, but not sure I'd spend that much for a good but not great meal often. read more

We were visiting Asheville for a day and decided to book a restaurant the day before. Many of the very highest rated restaurants were booked, but Fig that had a pretty good Yelp rating had a table available for 5. Small bistro with a nice patio for outdoor dining. We sat inside and atmosphere was pleasant. Food was excellent. All of our group enjoyed their meals. Menu is quite small but we were happy with the choices, including steak, salmon and pork loin entrees. Service was reasonably quick and pleasant. Only negative was they automatically added 20% gratuity to bill which was a surprise. Perhaps it was due to party size, but they offered no explanation and I did not ask. Service deserved a good tip but I would have preferred to decide the amount. read more

best pasta in asheville, loved the mussels and homemade soup. it's quaint and homie. will be back for more! justin is a great server and made our night so awesome! read more

You really must visit this establishment. I kid you not, EVERYTHING we ate was simply fabulous. From grouper cheeks to burger and the duck confit even the desert was TOP NOTCH. Do yourself a favor and have a wonderful meal here. Even the Zelda Fitzgerald drink was yummy. read more

I had an upscale Shrimp and Grits while hubby had trout. We added two salads, both delicious and the best bread pudding I've ever had, and I'm 67! Such good food, great service, not too loud or pretentious. Everything was just right. The only thing I didn't like was that it isn't in my hometown. I would be a regular.n read more

The food and service were, as always, very good. On this occasion, we discovered a business practice that was a shock. Many times in the past we have given certificates to visiting friends and family so that while we were otherwise occupied they could enjoy Fig Bistro for a meal. We would give them a $100 certificate and they would go to the restaurant while we were busy. Until today, we had never used one ourselves. Using one our daughter sent us for Christmas, we found that Fig deducts the price of the meal from the certificate, and reserves the change. Fig does not give the remaining cash to the certificate holder. Thus, should the diner be from out of town, they might take away a sizable balance on their certificate which they cannot enjoy without returning to Asheville, perhaps from across the Atlantic. This results in Fig realizing a large margin above their already handsome charges. When I discussed the matter with the restaurant manager today her attitude was uncompromising and unapologetic. As we see from another customer's report below, business practices at Fig Bistro seem to have taken a turn away from user-friendly. We don't feel comfortable going back and recommend others take a look at the list of other fine restaurants available in the Asheville area to find another more convivial choice. Figs cuisine is quite good, but not nearly good enough to have prices increased by 40/50%. read more

We called ahead to see if they made a good Bloody Mary. We were told that they did so we made our way there. Let me say, huge disappointment. If you like zing zing and well vodka and that's it, then you would love it. The guy who made our drink told us he wasn't having a good day, I think? He barely spoke to us, just awkwardly starred and indicated it was a rough night before and bad morning so we can only assume he was incredibly hungover. The drink was vodka, zing zing, barely even a splash of brown ale (we later realized that this was probably because he wanted, and did, chug the rest of it just after he poured out drinks) and two olives. We later realized that the recipe was supposed to be very different when another server made 2 for his table. Food coming out of the kitchen looked good and what appeared to be the owner or manager was very friendly, but none the less, we won't be returning. read more

Had Saturday brunch here. The duck confit as appetizer was delicious though I was hoping a little bit more duck. My friend and I ordered the risotto with mushroom and leek (I think) and quiche with goat cheese and caper. The risotto was delicious but could have used a little bit more salt. The quiche has great texture but the flavor is a little bit too rich. We shared the bread pudding for dessert. Delicious as well. Great service and I had a good time :) read more

This was a terrific find while on a business trip to Asheville. Was with a group so our menu choices were limited but everything was well prepared and presented and was delicious. Servers were busy due to the size of our group but they were fun and friendly. Started with a delicious app of mac and cheese followed by a new york strip steak. Dessert was a yummy strawberry shortcake. I'd return without hesitation. read more

I had the best restaurant omelet for brunch. The potatoes were perfectly cooked. The salad was dressed in a light vinagrette, accentuating the flavors of tender greens. read more

I love this place. It is a little hard to find in Biltmore Village but the atmosphere, and service are great and food is delicious. Highly recommend their brunch especially their bolognese! read more

I read nice reviews about this place and had just left the biltmore estate, so I figured why not? Also, it happened to be the only place in the vicinity with no wait time. After eating here I understand why. My chicken had absolutely no flavor whatsoever. I would say that there was no salt or pepper used. I had to load it up with salt and pepper to even make it edible. The risotto was bland and undercooked. My husband's dish was equally unimpressive . The salmon was bland , he had to load it with hot sauce to eat it. Imagine that. It took about an hour to receive our food and for the life of me I can't figure out why. I would honestly of preferred waiting 3 hours at a decent restaurant downtown than to have eaten here. read more

We ate here on a Saturday for lunch. Our waitress (Eden maybe? Think she was the bartender to. She was the best. The food was excellent. I had the roast beef and fries and my wife had salad and soup. A great value and the best service in Biltmore Village. read more