The atmosphere/decor of the restaurant was pretty cool…read more Food was good and affordable.

We recently stopped by Ashbrook Distillery and discovered what I'd call a true hidden gem in…read moreAshville. The place has that classic small-town dive bar feel, the kind of spot where you walk in expecting a casual bite and end up being pleasantly surprised by how good the food actually is. It's relaxed, welcoming, and feels like a place locals probably keep to themselves. We started with something called Hillbilly Calamari, and despite the name, there's no squid involved. Instead, it's sliced banana peppers lightly breaded and fried, served with ranch. They were crispy, tangy, and had just the right little kick. A really fun and unique starter. Served with ranch dressing 9/10 But the wings absolutely stole the show. They're slow smoked first and then flash fried, which gives them a great smoky flavor while keeping the outside crispy and the inside juicy and tender. I tried two flavors -- Cody's mix which was Bourbon BBQ mixed with spicy garlic which had a great smoky flavor a sweet and savory richness with a hint of kick from the bourbon and I ordered the Spicy Garlic, which packed a bold garlicky heat that really popped. Both wings were excellent. 20/10 And of course, you can't go wrong with the fresh-cut fries on the side. Fries were good, but could have been a little crispier for my preference. 7/10 One of the coolest things about the place is the grill right behind the bar, where you can watch them as they're cooking your burger while you watch. It adds to that laid-back, old-school bar atmosphere that makes the whole experience feel authentic. Katy was are server and she was super friendly and on top of refills and kept checking on us. This is definitely a place that makes you feel comfortable and welcome. If you're anywhere near Ashville, this is definitely worth a stop. Great wings, fun appetizers, and a relaxed neighborhood vibe make it a place I'd happily come back to for another bite!! Have a great day from Brian From Brian's Big Bite

Nice relaxed and friendly atmosphere. This spot housed a home style family restaurant for many…read moreyears and is now repurposed. Inside it's kind of dark but homey, we sat outside since we could. I had already eaten otherwise I would have tried their food, it looked good! For a new brewery I was surprised how good the beer is. But then, the brewer had been home brewing for 12 years he told me. I don't live in the area, but will definitely return if I'm out that way.

New place in town. We were excited to try it, but also hesitant because there were no reviews yet…read more We were not disappointed. We got the brewers board with the giant pretzel, 3 sauces, cheeses and meats, the beef poutine meal, the beef and cheddar sandwich, a side salad, and the tin cap light. We were incredibly impressed by the entire experience and meal. The seating and ordering process is different, but not in a bad way. It was simple enough. All the food was delicious. Even the side salad had good cheese, slices of sweet peppers, thin sliced onion. Large portions. We went on a Saturday evening and they had live music and they were great too. Prices were fair. Maybe a little pricey for a regular day, but good for a date night out close to town.

Small local tavern! Awesome friendly place and the food was great!!! Thought we'd walk in and get…read morestared at because such a local neighborhood tavern. People were SO NICE and welcoming! Highly recommend!

I ordered a cheeseburger and fries. It came out fresh and hot. My husband had the chicken…read morequesadilla and it was very tasty. This is a small local bar. The food was very good and we will definitely come again. On street parking only.

4th anniversary for this wonderful establishment!! Love the ambience, servers, and the owners! Well…read moredone guys!!

The atmosphere was very welcoming to an outsider. Great people to drink and laugh with. I went on a…read moreday where they were trying out new drinks and was able to provide my feedback. That was a fun experience. Looking forward to my next visit.

Love the Mad Cow. They have good bands that provide great live music. There food is good.read more

I was at the Mad Cow with a group of over 30 people on a week night around 7:30 for a post meeting…read moreget together. Sort of a social hour after the meeting. We did make prior arrangements so we didn't drop in unexpectedly. Due to size of our group and only having one waitress, service was a little spotty but everyone was understanding and the waitress was very pleasant and was running as fast as she could. All things considered, service was acceptable. We ordered a number of appetizers for te group to share and they came out promptly and were replinished fairly quickly. I ordered a BLT with fries and was very happy with my selection. The bacon on the BLT was exceptional and the fries (not your standard french fry but sort of a thick curly fry) were incredible. I might come back just for the fries. Very enjoyable evening with a large group.

Great small town bar good ol' country folks having fun owner is amazing no drama just good old fun…read moreand welcoming smile......

was headed up north to attend to the least fun bits of adulting when the transmission started in to…read moremaking some unhappy sounds which effectively ended the trip. nothing to do but turn south and head for home but the GPS can't make up its mind on how I'm getting there so I wound up here; frustrated and upset and grumpy and presently stopped in front of the diviest little waterside dive bar I'd been in front of in a very long time... my, what a fortuitous turn of events. very smokey - the smoke from a thousand years of tall tales of adventure; very friendly - folks introducing themselves and asking about the day; and dare I say very soothing - the song-o-matic plays satchmo, patsy, and other obscure artistes... 50¢ pool, $2.00 domestic bottles, and the barkeep confirmed my fitness for duty before wishing me well getting the gold car home. a fella could do a lot worse for being so obviously 'not from around here' ;-) pretty sure this is best dive bar ever...

Good service, really good beer (according to my husband) and from what we had last night - just ok…read morefood. And overpriced for the quality. We ordered the Pulled Pork sandwich, the Smoked Brisket sandwich and the Basket of Tots. The sandwiches are small for the price. The flavor was pretty good but it's just overpriced for the quality of the food. At least what we had last night. The tater tots were very overcooked. Some were burnt. They were dry and tasted gross. I wanted to send them back and we rarely/if ever send food back anywhere. But we decided to push through it. I found them nearly inedible. I picked through them and my husband ate the burnt ones. My husband likes the beer so we'll be back again and we'll try more.

For a small town brewery it's a great spot. Live music, trivia, farmers markets there's always…read moresomething going on. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. The beer and food are constantly good.

The food was pretty good. The appetizer ordered was the P.O.P. In this was potato skins, jalapeño…read morepoppers amd onion rings. We absolutely enjoyed this. For our main food was the New York steak and shrimp with mozzarella garlic mushrooms which was really good. We asked for a medium cook on it and it was more on the rare side. The shrimp was cooked very well and seasoned nicely. Also ordered was shrimp Alfredo. The sauce was nice and not too thin, the shrimp was still a good size and nice to bite into. Then ordered was the seafood platter. The crab cake was nice, the clams, shrimps and fish was nicely cooked and seasoned. Our waitress was very nice. The atmosphere felt very homey. It is on the pricey side to eat here. But we will be back to try other things.

My family had a large party and they accommodated us very well. We had Angie as our waitress and…read moreshe handled the large party well. Our food came out quickly and tasted delicious. Every time we needed something, Angie was right there.

Love love love! The…read morebuilding dates back to the 1800's, offering lots of character and charm. There seemed to be ample parking as well as a welcome outdoor cat. The wait staff was excellent, offering recommendations and never missing a beat. The food was exceptional and left us beyond satisfied. I ordered the patty melt, which was by far the best I've had. My company ordered their homemade chicken Alfredo and loved it. We were also served warm cinnamon rolls before our meal, such a cute touch. We will definitely be back!!!

Truly a historical restaurant inside. Service was excellent and the atmosphere quaint with…read moredecorative decor. Hubby and I went for the prime rib which is only served on Wednesday. The "dinner rolls " are more like a dessert roll because of the icing on top. Very tasty and we actually ordered two more for dessert.