I eat at nice restaurants a lot -- especially when I travel. This might be the best meal I've had this year. Amazing food and wonderful atmosphere. Will be back for sure. read more

The duck breast at this restaurant was simply divine! Cooked to perfection, the tender and succulent meat melted in my mouth. A symphony of flavors left me delighted and craving for more. A must-try dish!!! read more

Best quiche ever!! Love the small and cozy Spot with a view of Biltmore Village. Great little place for lunch! read more

Excellent food with attentive staff. Head chef was a delight to talk with about his menu. Great hidden treasure.

This joint was recommended by our AirBnb hosts since the husband grew up with one of the Chefs there and knew how good the food was. We went the night before driving back to our hometown and because it was highly recommend on Yelp too. One of the things that caught my attention from the pictures shared by fellow Yelpers was the outside seating area in the courtyard. We really did love the serene feel outside but unfortunately it was raining at the time and staff was picking up the chairs and all. Anyway let's get to the food and service...walked in and were greeted right away by who was also going to be our waiter. It was not a busy night for them since there was only 4 tables occupied and we were one of them. The place is very cozy and with that dimmed lighting ambiance that makes it feel intimate, sort of. Our waiter gave us a few suggestion but I went there with one dish in mind and no one was going to change my mind. We started with the pomme frites....so good my wife and I were fighting for them since we were sharing, jk lol Seriously though, best frites ever and I can't even tell you what they were cooked in or what the secret was because we were enjoying them so much I forgot to ask. My wife then went for the Duck Confit while I ordered the Bolognese pasta dish. I tried the Duck Confit and let me express to you that this is an amazing dish but also light on your stomach. The greens were fresh and the walnut vinaigrette dressing was perfecta and not too sour. Duck was cooked to perfection but gosh this was some really tender delicious well seasoned duck meat, great flavor. My dish was made with pappardelle pasta, traditional Italian ragú, parsley, Parmesan and basil oil. The ragú sauce was incredibly delicious but there was something about this bolognese dish as compared to the Italian bolognese that made it lighter on the stomach too. Usually when I've had a bolognese pasta dish it feels super heavy on my stomach or like a bomb which is normal for Italian food in general but the waiter said that this version of bolognese was lighter because of the sauce they cooked it with, apparently a secret. Either way it didn't matter to me how they cooked but the fact that it was delicious and not too heavy and I believe maybe basil oil had to do with it, just saying. Overall our dinner was very good and service was top notch. We didn't have room for dessert because we also stuffed our face with the bread baskets so dessert is for next time, if ever. read more

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Mark and Tate make it feel like you are hanging out with friends. But friends with cooler history, travels, and experiences than your actual real-life friends. Food was as great as promised on the other reviews and the bolognese with a with a wonderfully light but super flavorful richness if that is scientifically possible. Lovely big pours of wine and the company make this a place we will return to again. read more

Fig is an awesome restaurant near Biltmore Village. It is small, quaint and popular so for typical peak times, reservations would be recommended. The place is white on white decored, and has a busy, efficient but still personable staff. The menu has lots of creativity and vegan options. We shared a bowl of the mussels which were a bit too large (you know there's a threshold on mussel size where they get a little too gilly green and awkwardly more than a mouthful?). I typically look for a more delicate opponent when wrestling bi-valves! I also ordered the stuffed zucchini which was good but unworthy of cartwheels. It was a singularly lonely stuffed zucchini on a white plate. I'm not sure what you can do, but there was one taste and a zucchini is a long food. The lonely zucchini on a white plate gave it it's best, but without bread, sides, or a supporting cast of any kind, it was but a zucchini. We split a bread pudding that was the celebrity of the afternoon with wonderful textures, bright currants with chew and smooth flavors that paired exceptionally well with a coffee that was also better than expected. All in all I could have ordered better - that's on me. The party at the table next to us got the renowned Fig mac and cheese and an order of truffle oil fries - a bold pairing that should have come with a defibrillator but certainly looked amazing. We will definitely Fig again. read more

Was seated without a reservation which we really appreciated! Excellent mussels. Great service and a wonderful start to a long weekend in Asheville! Thank you! read more

Very nice if you are looking for maritime fare. Very nice establishment very clean and proper.

Anniversary dinner on a Wednesday night. We had a reservation for 7pm which I suggest because it is a very small place. The weather was nice so we sat outside in the courtyard. I started with a pretty strong vodka tonic. We shared a caesar salad that was very good but small. Way too small for $9. Mains were Bolognese with Meat Sauce and a Salmon Dish. The Bolognese was amazing. One of the best pasta dishes I have ever had. The salmon my wife had was good too however it was over cooked. They informed her that it would be served mid-rare. That is a bold statement. It came out well done. But still good. She did not inform them which I would have done. The service was very slow. Only 2 servers in the whole place. For these prices I want great service. She was nice but they needed more help. It would return. read more

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Great dinner with family. In town for a wedding, we stayed at the Grand Bohemian in the Biltmore Village. While just outside the Biltmore mansion, we did not spend the bank to visit the mansion. Our only free evening was a walk within the village. For the most part, we were disappointed in the Village. For a Friday summer evening it was dead. Most shops closed early and the shops were not really unique at all. Guess we had a different idea about what the Village represented. Now -- we stumbled across Fig. And we were pleasantly surprised. Food was great. Burger, salmon. Good wine list though we did not partake. Service was great. Inside sitting and outside though the outside seating seemed covered out of weather. read more

Eat outside -- great service Why have I not been here before? Last minute whim turned out to be great choice. Salmon cooked to perfection. Quirky but delicious sides. And the best service I've had for a long long time. I opted to sit outside in the courtyard which was heaven even after a sultry summer day. I'll be back. Soon. read more

Comfortable feel with amazing food. We live in a city with a wealth of good restaurants, and Fig is among the best I've had. The mussels were plump and tender, and my salmon dinner was spectacular. Don't miss the chocolate ganache dessert! The staff is friendly, and the chef came out to check on everyone. Don't miss it! read more

So good, we ordered the Mac and cheese with side salad, smash burger and truffle fries. So surprised at how beautiful everything was presented and even moreso at hoe great everything tasted. Its the best creamy real Mac and cheese I've ever had in my life. Even the salad was delicious. Would gladly go back. read more

Had the muscles as a appetizer and duck breast as an entrée. Both were perfect. Staff professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. Perfect place to go after a day at the mansion. read more

Fig - Duck Breast cooked PERFECTLY - French Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I was less than impressed. I really wanted to love Fig after reading the reviews but was very disappointed in the service and felt the food was mediocre. We arrived at 1 p.m. and were seated on the patio. Our server took our drink orders quickly, but then took a while to bring waters and drinks. There was a very long wait between the drinks and having our orders taken. The food took a while, which was fine, but once served, we never saw our server again. The food was OK. I had the Ruben which was good and sister had the stuffed zucchini, which was bland. Friends had the salmon, which was good and the salmon cake sandwich. Again, it was ok, but nothing to rave about. Not sure I'll be going here again any time soon. read more

Accommodating and for my special vegetarian request and really great food. Instantly felt like I was coming to a classy friends home. I ordered the rock shrimp risotto. (But swapped the shrimp with roasted vegetables). It was absolutely delicious! This bistro is now added to my ministry go to anytime I come to Asheville. Our host Mary treated us like family from the time we entered the door. What a wonderful evening. read more

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Great food (red curry PEI mussels and pomme frites) great service (Justin). Looking forward to returning and trying other menu items. read more

Fig - Thai Red curry mussels - French Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Before eating at Fig, I read several reviews that said it was the best meal people had eaten in Asheville. I was looking for a restaurant that had outdoor seating for lunch on Monday and Fig was available. It is an absolutely charming restaurant with lovely courtyard seating. All servers were wearing masks and we felt completely comfortable with their Covid protocols. We started with deviled eggs and they were good. Nothing special, but a solid starter. Our entrees were exceptional however. I had the celery & frisée salad and added salmon. My Husband had the salmon entree. My salad was just so fresh tasting. You know how a good restaurant can take something really simple and make it taste so much better than you could ever make it yourself? This salad + salmon was exactly that. In fact it was so good that I actually felt it really didn't need the Gorgonzola cream that came with it (interestingly, the cream is at the center,bottom of the salad, so you could scoop some when you wanted, but it didn't overTake the entire salad which was an unexpected,but very nice touch.) My Husband's salmon entree came with purple cabbage and red bliss potatoes and once again, super fresh and delicious salmon with simple sides, but somehow "chef-ed up". Elevated food is not something we have been able to find very often during Covid, understandably so. Fig reminded you of everything you love about a great restaurant and with a safe Covid environment, it was a real pleasure to just sit back, relax and truly enjoy a delicious meal. (P. S. Upon review of my pictures, I feel compelled to say, that we requested our salmons to be cooked well, not medium. I know some people might think the salmon was overcooked, but to us, it was perfect.) read more

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Imagine a place where the waiter answers "yes" to the question "so, you're accommodating us, you're making a great exception, and you feel it's okay to be rude". I've experienced rude before but this guy wins the award. I walked out and unfortunately the rest of the party stayed because they hadn't seen each other in a while and it would have been impossible to find an alternate. It's a good thing for this place that there are plenty of tourists to suffer through this kind of inappropriate and bad behavior from a condescending waiter. Locals like myself share these experiences and that's really the best part. read more

Awesome! I had the grilled pork and my mom had the duck. Both were perfectly cooked and presentation was top shelf. Limited menu but that is ok when you know whatever you select is going to meet that quality. The only let down was dessert. It was good. We ordered the bread pudding and chocolate tart but when you raise expectations that much with the main entree you have to follow with something just as mind blowing and the dessert just didn't reach mind blowing. It was more like slightly above average. All and all definitely go just check your expectations when going for dessert. read more

Just ate at Fig and it was nothing short of awesome!! I got Pasta, salad and mussels for an app. Erin gives phenomenal customer service and next time I come to Asheville I will definitely eat here again!! read more

Not a bad spot. Food was alright, nothing bad about it and nothing over the top great either. Probably won't return simply because of so many other options. But it's worth trying once. Our family had the Smash Burger, Reuben, Shrimp Risotto, & Mac&Cheese read more

Fig bistro is unassuming in an easy to pass location. What it lacks in visibility it more than makes up in flavor. The restaurant is located in the Biltmore village vicinity but off to the side and up some stairs in a building that doesn't look like it should have a cafe with a small courtyard-esque area but it does. This restaurant embodies words like intimate, European, cozy, simple, tasteful, and timeless. The flavors are perfectly balanced not too crazy but interesting enough to give it a modern feel. My party of three was particularly famished upon arriving. We started off with perfectly crispy Parmesan truffle fries they very Frenchly call pomme frites. I ordered duck soup and shared the Ruben with one of my companions. My other friend ordered the risotto minus the oyster mushrooms (horrifying I know). When our main dishes arrived we might have put in for a second order of pomme frites. Because why not? The Ruben was damn good. I would say one of the better ones I've had in town. Not overflowing with too much of everything and soggy bread. But the perfect quantity that gives enough to taste each element with crisp bread. My friends risotto had parsley oil. How awesome is that? You should say very. Because it gave the dish a vibrant green and a made it a perfectly delightful risotto despite the missing oyster mushrooms. After every last crumb was polished off the server asked if we wanted to see the desert menu. One moment of feigning fullness and we all agreed to glance at the menu. The verdict was bread pudding with a caramel sauce. The chef was kind enough to actually divide the bread pudding into thirds and plate it beautifully. I don't often comment on the service but that was really above and beyond my expectations. Ten stars for service. The bread pudding was wonderful, I'm glad I got my fair share of caramel sauce and it didn't come to fists over the last bite. I recommend this place as a simple go to everyday lunch or feeling fancy dinner on date nights. This will be my new fave in town. read more

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All I want to say about here is wow! Every time I visit Asheville I like to eat here even if its out of my way. Which it usually is. This is located in Biltmore Park. Parking can be difficult especially during peak season, but I feel it is worth it. While it is pricey, lunch offers a smaller menu and for the quality of food it is worth it. There menu does change with the season, but there are some items they do serve all year long. The items I am about to tell you about are common in most restaurants, however Fig uses local ingredients from local farmers and makes everything to order. Macaroni and cheese is a meal all in its own and it it is heavenly. Did I mention apple wood smoked bacon also? Yes this mac and cheese has it, with a fine dining twist that wont leave you hungry. It also has a delightful arugula salad to go with it. Cesar salad with chicken breast is also delightful. The chicken is cooked perfectly and is always moist and tender. The quiche of the day with herb salad is not too filling but just enough you have no left overs. Yum! My favorite is the Salmon, and this does change often enough. There are times they do not offer this for lunch, which makes me appreciate it when it is available. The wine is also fabulous, so if you have time to relax and not rush back to work, go early, order wine and start with appetizers and plan a few hours because you wont want to leave. I recommend The Fig Bistro all the way around. Wine and food is excellent, but I need not forget the staff. Everyone there is awesome! read more

Fig - Oh yeah, salmon. Yum - French Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Made reservations sand went here based on Yelp reviews and we weren't disappointed. The French onion soup had a great flavor but if you love piles of cheese it doesn't have it. Still very good. Caesar salad was good, nothing special. The Shrimp and Grits were very very good! A little spicy but won't knock you over. I'd order that again anytime. The bolognese was very good! Service was attentive. It's a small place with limited seating inside and outside in the shade, either is nice. Give Fig a try! read more

Fig was delicious. It's a quiet little spot away from the maddening crowds with a great ambiance. My dining partner and I shared the mussels for an appetizer; for my main course, I had the duck breast and he had the risotto. Everything was delicious and the staff was very attentive. The only downside was that they didn't have any beer on draft, which is weird only because there's so many breweries in Asheville. read more

I've had the opportunity to eat here on multiple occasions. The food is always amazing and the service is too. The daily mussels, quiche and soup are amazing options. Enjoy! read more

Simple inside and nice quaint patio in a courtyard. Food was great, we got the mussels and bow tie bolognese and French Chardonnay. Service was great. Brought our dog. read more

Very unassuming little place with excellent food and good service, Pasta Bolognese was my dish and it was one of best one I've ever had. Cute little restaurant inside a cute little plaza near the Biltmore states in Asheville North Carolina I will be coming back for sure read more

For lunch we split the pommes frites. They supposedly hand cut fries, but I'm not so sure. Anyway they were seasoned with Parmesan and chives with a hint of truffle oil. They were tasty and fortunately the truffle oil didn't overpower them. I had the duck confit salad. It was topped with a perfectly done soft boiled egg. The confit was reasonable, but the dressing added nothing to the dish. My wife had the quiche. It was thick, moist and creamy. The mushrooms and bacon were a perfect foil for the creaminess of the egg. It was excellent. read more

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***SURPRISE UPDATE*** I do stand by my original review with regard to service and how incredible our meals were... However, we returned Saturday 06/16, we arrived before our guests, so we stood outside near the kitchen. That's were we were shocked and disgusted...there we saw the cook handling raw fish, then raw (what looked like) pork, and beef, bare handed, going from one to the other, without washing his hands or wearing gloves. My husband pointed out boxes of gloves right there, but he never used them. One would think if you had windows so you can see the kitchen in action, the owner/manager would insure they follow the Servsafe guidelines and show care for there clientele... I find it VERY VERY hard to believe this was the cook which had prepared the amazing meal we had last visit...We met our guests and went elsewhere and we will not back, it was repulsive! My husband and I have been to FIG on several occasions and everything was always good. This past Friday evening we returned and it was the best we had experienced at any restaurant ever. My husbands steak was cooked/seasoned perfectly. My fish was amazing, most beautiful color and cooked exactly right. The appetizer was great, desert was very nice, but the star by far was my husbands steak and my fish. Not sure what they changed, but keep it going... we decided to have our anniversary night out here with friends... thank you for a memorable evening.. Up until now, I have never been inspired to review on Yelp, but really just had to give praise we're praise is due.... keep it going FIG read more

First time trying Fig and it is amazing! My husband and I had the Pommes Frites $8, the Toast Point Trio $12, a glass of the House Red $8, Three Cheese Macaroni Gratin $12, the Bolognese $14 and everything was great. My husband does not like truffle oil and LOVED the fries and the Bolognese souse was great, soft that anyone can eat it. Almost did not get a picture of the food. Well deserve Five starts read more

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The wait was 2 minutes for us and we spilled water twice and the person at the front immediately helped us clean it. They were gracious and understanding with our little ones. The food was spectacular and the service was top notch! Highly recommend this little cafe! read more

We chose to eat at Fig because of the great reviews and that they have a dog friendly patio. Their staff are really great and several wanted to come out to greet our dog. The food is excellent. I had what I thought would be a simple Caesar salad with Chicken ended up being the best Caesar salad I've ever had. The chicken was moist and delicious. I would highly recommend stopping by and enjoying lunch or dinner at Fig Bistro. Their great reviews are well deserved. read more

Great service! Delicious, unexpected food choices done beautifully. I'm a repeat customer, who will bring out of town company here because I know Fig will not disappoint. read more

OMG COME HERE! When I first saw where it was I was doubtful but the food is fantastic and this is easily the best salmon I have EVER had. Recipe for the beurre blanc please?? The restaurant is quaint with huge windows, but sit in the courtyard if the weather is nice. They also server half glass of wine, so I could have a red with my beef tartar and white with salmon and not overdo it. Just a fabulous hidden gem!! read more

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In a word, AMAZING! Service spot on. Wine recommendations were perfect. Food was fantastic--truly! I wish there were other people in my group so could taste different things. I had the risotto w/fennel and Italian sausage. Really want to try the shrimp and salmon next time! So glad to find this gem outside of my normal downtown faves! I'll definitely be back!! read more

After a long day of traveling, my family and I were hungry for a good meal nearby. As per usual, I turned to Yelp, and Fig was the first restaurant to pop up. I skimmed through the reviews and was sold-Fig it is! Finding this petite restaurant at night was a little hard. Look for their "Fig Bistro" sign on the side of a medium-sized building by the train tracks, and you should be able to spot the restaurant once you walk into the building a bit. We had arrived right before a rush of people with reservations, but thankfully the host was determined to accommodate us. Sure, the restaurant is small, but it was more cozy than cramped! As for food, my family ordered the daily soup (some kind of carrot spice if I remember correctly), the pommes frites, and the apple and endive salad to start-all of which were delicious! I'd like to mention that the portions here are smaller than what most Americans (myself included) would be used to, so I'm glad we ordered those appetizers. For entrees, we ordered the shrimp, pork loin, salmon, and risotto. I'm no risotto connoisseur, but I was pretty satisfied with my dish! I actually thought the portion was perfect for me. I also sampled some of the pork loin (cooked medium well) and the salmon (which is usually cooked medium well unless ordered otherwise: my brother wanted it well done) and let me tell you, I'd definitely come back for either/both of those dishes again-they were outstanding! Even cooked well done the salmon was juicy and spiced to perfection. The pork loin was also amazing, juicy and tender. The raving reviews about this place are no joke!! The food was delicious, to say the least. I'd like to dedicate the fifth star to the hosts (/servers), as they were especially attentive and considerate. There's nothing better than a good meal with good company. Thank you for having us, Fig! I'd definitely recommend this place if you're in town. read more

Fig - Risotto - French Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We are from out of town. We came to Asheville for the weekend celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary. We were intrigued by the name FIG which describes the restaurant so well in that "Food Is Good!" The food is excellent! We had a seasonal soup that was divine. The salads were fresh and also tasty. Our entrées were a fresh caught halibut cooked to perfection and a steak grilled perfectly. We finished our evening with a wonderful conversation with the very talented chef and shared a piece of fresh peach pie. The restaurant is quaint and intimate and the food is outstanding. The service was excellent as well! read more