We have heard nothing about good things about Pack Tavern, so today we decided to give it a try. Let me just say Wow! With a family of 3, our son being 12, it is not always easy to find someplace that we can all enjoy and get why we want. But here, that is exactly y why happened. We each ordered something different, which ended up being 4 different things with the added soup, and everything was great. Not just good or ok, but great. Hot, fresh, and genuinely good. I can see why they have such a high rating, and with so many reviews. It is definitely going to be on our short list of preferred restaurants. read more

My wife and I visited per some friends' recommendations while traveling through town. The ambiance in the bar was great and that was about as good as it got for us. It was admittedly later in the night but the food was mediocre/seemed like it had been sitting around and the service was minimal at best. We had our check thrown across the table at the end of the night. Probably won't be stopping by again. read more

LARGE RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN AVL! My dad loves this place, so he brought me and my husband. Firstly I was impressed by how large it is, especially for the area it is in. A great place to keep in mind for large parties or if you don't want to make a reservation elsewhere. For appetizers we got the fried pickles and the elote dip. The pickles came with a flavorful dipping sauce, and the breading was thick yet crispy. The elote dip was one of my favorite appetizers I've had recently, great combination of sweet and savory. They give you plenty of chips to go with it so you don't run out prematurely. The hand breaded chicken tenders were to die for, probably the best I've ever had. Plus the portion size is very large. Prices are a bit expensive in my opinion, but the food is amazing and portions are large enough to share. A party of 3 with cocktails, 2 appetizers, and 2 entrees was over $100. I'll definitely be returning though. read more

Everything we ordered was so good! The mozzarella sticks were crispy and delicious, the pizza was amazing, and the whole atmosphere was fun and cozy. Service was great too. Definitely one of our favorite spots we tried in Asheville! read more

Pack's Tavern - Big Mozz Sticks - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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First time here, will be back. Had a well prepared ribeye and sides with awesome service at the bar and will be back next time I'm in the neighborhood read more

Pack's Tavern is in a 120 year old building in he heart of downtown. The place is decorated to make you think you're in 1932, back at the close of Prohibition. Despite not being very full (it's quite a large place), it took a few minutes for my server to acknowledge me. Once he did, service was very good. I ordered their prime rib sandwich with au jus for dipping, French fries, and their draft root beer. Everything was very good. The fries (unpeeled) were hot, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The root beer reminded me of the root beers I drank growing up in the 50s/60s. And the roast beef sandwich was generous, the cheese was creamy, and the au jus was very savory and not at all over-salted. This was my third visit to Packs, and easily the best. It's a great spot for a very filling lunch, and I'm sure I'll be back. read more

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Great service. Solid lunch spot. Family friendly. Extensive menu. Fresh pizzas. Sports on TVs. Casual. Great beer selection. We had the fried green tomatoes and split a pizza. Both excellent. read more

Pack's Tavern - Pizza - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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They went above and beyond to accommodate an allergy. Food was strong but hospitality set them apart.

I am so bummed to be an outlier in what appears to be a very good run of reviews but man, we just did not have a great experience here. We got into Asheville late after road-tripping from Athens GA and we were starving. A friend of my husband's had recommended Pack's and the reviews looked great so we decided to head here since their kitchen was open later. Now, the space is very nice. Lots of wood, making it quite cozy. It wasn't terribly busy for a Saturday night so we were seated right away in a nice booth. That's kind of where the positives end. I ordered the brisket mac and cheese and my husband ordered the meatloaf. Now, the food LOOKED amazing but it was so underwhelming. The brisket on my mac and cheese was dry and stringy and the mac and cheese, though the right gooey cheesy texture, was quite bland. My husband's bison meatloaf was also dry/overcooked and, though the menu said it came with green beans, it was served with asparagus instead, which is not his favorite and he wished they would have told him if they changed the veggie side as he might not have ordered it. Now at this point it probably would have been around a three star reviews. The food wasn't awful but it wasn't great. Mid. But the service knocks it down another peg. Our server was wholly uninterested in helping us and I think we only saw him 2 or 3 times, one of those times was when he brought us the check. It was on a wooden clipboard and he literally just threw it on our table as he walked by, not even making eye contact or acknowledging that he was dropping it off. It literally startled me as I wasn't expecting it to fly across the table like that. I know everyone has off nights but we honestly did nothing to this guy. Barely even said 3 words to him outside of our order (didn't have a chance to) so such brusqueness felt really unnecessary. Idk, the whole thing just kind of left a bad taste in our mouths. We left so bummed that our one dinner in Asheville was such a disappointment. Again, maybe it was just an off night? But I'm in zero rush to try again to find out. read more

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This was an unexpected surprise! We went on a Friday night and the Orange drinks were $5 (half off) and they were tasty! The manager and servers were on point when it came to gluten free. They send out a manager to talk to you about your food choice, options and the process - they have the cook clean their space and help decrease the possibility of cross contamination. The food was delicious! I got the chicken Marsala and my partner got a French dip with fries and the mozzarella sticks. Definitely recommend! One of the best gluten free meals I've had - they even had delicious gluten free gravy!!! The only negative was that our food took about an hour to be delivered to the table (quite possibly bc it was gluten free). read more

Pack's Tavern - On patio - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Hadn't been here for a long time, but this is always been a solid place. Nice selection of craft beer and variety of food. Tonight I had the salmon which was cooked perfectly along with savory broccoli florets, and mashed potatoes with fantastic mushroom gravy! Unfortunately, they had the air conditioning on for some reason on this cold 40 degree night and it made for a chilly dining experience. Service was good throughout the meal. I got a piece of chocolate cake to go, and it was not good at all. The cake was stale and the icing not good. Tasted like something you'd grab at a gas station, totally do not recommend it read more

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Dear Management, My family and I visited your restaurant on Mother's Day, May 10th. Overall, the experience was excellent; we were seated promptly, our waiter was attentive and professional, and the food was served exactly as ordered. However, I am writing to share a concern regarding a "Hospitality Fee" that appeared on our bill. When I asked for clarification, the manager was very kind and explained that the fee was intended to offset rising food costs while menu prices were being adjusted. While I appreciate her transparency and her willingness to remove the charge, I was unsettled by the lack of prior disclosure. As a customer, I choose to dine at an establishment based on the prices listed on the menu. Being presented with an unannounced fee at the end of the meal feels like an "ambush." If your restaurant intends to implement such surcharges--similar to how credit card processing fees are often posted--it should be clearly displayed or mentioned before ordering. I enjoy your establishment and appreciate the quality of service we received, but I hope you will consider more transparent communication regarding these additional fees in the future. Sincerely, read more

Casual dining. Decent options. We had a pretzel with beer cheese. That was very tasty and piping hot! For entrees we had a cheese pizza, bison chili, hot honey chicken sandwich and a double smash burger. read more

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Awesome staff. Fast service. Great food. Drinks were delicious too. Omg roll me home. Wish I lived next door to the establishment. Cool rustic vibe. read more

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My friends and I came here for dinner Sunday night. We didn't have a reservation but it was only a 5min wait. Big place, gave older sports bar vibes. They weren't super busy. Parking was a bit of a hassle because it's just street parking but not on the street the restaurant's on. Sadly, they were out of their mains like brisket, skirt steak, and had a limited amount of meatballs left. For starters, we did the Elote Corn Dip and their breaded wings with lemon pepper dry rub. My friends didn't like the corn dip and the wings were extremely salty. I would've done the brisket, but was craving a pizza so got the Margherita pizza. It was very underwhelming, just tomato sauce on bread. My friends did the Mt. Mitchell burger and then the meatballs. They were not impressed either. Our waitress was really nice. I would give this place another try for their bbq. For the price (our bill was almost $100) l and subpar food, I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way though to come back. read more

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My wife and I drove from the Charlotte area to visit The NC Arboretum. After our visit we stopped at Pack's Tavern for dinner. My steak taco had overcooked steak, and the flour tortillas were toasted (edges were hard). The fries were good, and the coffee was warm following a day outside. My wife's backyard BBQ burger was delicious. The service was a bit meh. Our server Spencer seemed a bit disinterested and underwhelming. But in fairness to Spencer, we observed the other servers, and they ALL appeared disinterested and underwhelming. Maybe a little training is needed. Plus, your tips will improve with just a little bit of effort. We enjoyed the layout of the restaurant, its history and location. The menu was extensive, and we will give it another try the next time we're in town. read more

Pack's Tavern - Pack's is very proud of their cheeseburger. - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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My family and I came here for Thanksgiving. Reservations need to be made in advance. They survey full course Thanksgiving meal that includes salad, stuffing, dressing, moist turkey, mashed potatoes, and pie. It is a bit pricey, but for people who have a difficult time cooking a full Thanksgiving meal or are in Nashville for Thanksgiving I highly recommend this restaurant. My only grievance is they ran out of sweet potatoes and the price was a bit high. The ambience is casual and comfortable. read more

Pack's Tavern - Thanksgiving Buffet - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Popped in with family for a late dinner. Seated quickly. Note .. parking around the corner but watch that you do not park in spaces reserved for the city. Very large venue inside that has been restored beautifully. They have a large bar and plenty of TVs. The menu is eclectic...lots of options for everyone. The portions are huge .. even the salads. I had the Philly cheese steak sandwich which was good. I wish it had more fillings but the taste was spectacular. I subbed asparagus for the side .. mistake. I was trying to be healthy but the asparagus was covered in salt and cooked just short of mushy. Others at the table had the buffalo Mac n cheese. Great flavor, but .. if possible .. it was drowning in cheese. The carolina burger was really good - thick and juicy. read more

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I'm was released from jury duty early and stopped by for lunch to celebrate. The pastrami in their Ruben is made in house and it may be the best I have ever had! The fries seemed like they were cut in house and good as well. I also love how they have different flights of 4 small beers of a certain type, IPA's, light, dark and packs favorites. read more

Pack's Tavern - Pastrami Ruben with fries - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We ran upon this cute spot near the police station in downtown Asheville. Z took exceptional care of us and was quite attentive without being annoying. We got the mozzarella sticks and they were crispy and delicious! The handmade marinara sauce was perfect for dipping. We shared a Smashburger and added bacon. Wow! It was perfectly cooked and served with real fries! We loved the atmosphere and plan a return visit. read more

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Great Thanksgiving Day meal! Served buffet style but much better than buffet quality, and the service was excellent. We've been on a previous trip to Asheville and their regular menu is good too! read more

Pack's Tavern - Plate from Thanksgiving buffet - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

My husband and I are big fans of Pack's Tavern. This is our go-to restaurant every time we visit Asheville because we've never been disappointed. The food and service is always top notch. The ambiance is very warm and inviting. Our favorite dishes so far are the brisket mac n cheese and bbq chicken pizza. Their blackberry bbq sauce is DIVINE. We also really loved the buffalo chicken dip appetizer and you can't go wrong with the pretzels & beer cheese either. As for the cocktails, we haven't tried many but the spike hot chocolate & espresso martini were yummy. Overall 10/10 dining experience, I highly recommend. read more

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The pot roast was amazing, and just the right amount. The service was great. We sat on the patio, and the wind kicked up, so our server lowered the shades, that was nice. read more

Wow! Very cool place inside an old building! It gives the vibes of a rusty bucket/bag of nails, but with a southern accent. The mushroom melt burger was outstanding! And there were no complaints of bad food or beer from our table. Service was provided by joie, who helped us out tremendously and was very nice and courteous. FYI, there is a public parking lot behind/beside the building that is free after 5pm (17:00 for international travelers.) read more

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They just lost a customer!! I am disabled and I couldn't find a parking spot close by to get my to go order. They refused to allow me to pay over the phone and meet me at the front door. I recommend clients to this restaurant regularly as well!! I won't be doing that any longer. They weren't friendly at all when I told them that I'm disabled and need help!! read more

Oh my goodness, Pack's Tavern is wonderful! We were here on a short trip and read about the tavern and decided to try it out. It did not disappoint. The food was great, the drinks delicious and the service friendly and nice. The tavern itself is rustic and beautiful. We ate there twice while we were in town, once in the restaurant and once for takeout. There's the proof that we like it so much! read more

Rylan was our waiter and was extremely pleasant and fun. The food was pleasantly tastier than I initially expected from a tavern. From the elote corn dip to the fried fish BLT to the smooth and tasty old fashioned, everything was wonderfully tasty. They also had plenty of TVs so we could watch IU beat Bama! Nice crowd of people. read more

Went here for dinner tonight. The host was super nice and greeted us with a "Hey y'all!" and seated us right away. Christopher was our waiter and he was funny and charming! Food was amazing! My rib eye and asparagus were cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were tasty. The drink I had (okay, drinks plural) was called the Secret Knock was honestly the best cocktail I've had. Anywhere. Period. Fabulous experience! read more

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Busy tavern but worth the wait. Modern indsutrial decor, ample selections of food and drinks. We advised the server of our allergies(gluten and tree nuts). Shortly after we placed the manager AJ came to our table with some blue cards. He took the time to speak with us asking questions on the allergies. He walked us through their process for handling food allergies. I was so impressed with the attention and concern for allergies. Food was well prepared and tasty. Definitely a great place to visit, especially if you have dietary concerns. read more

We came here for dinner on my son's birthday. The tavern is huge, and they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Our waitress was awesome. She had great suggestions and was really nice. We started with the soft pretzel. It was really tasty. I had the bison meatloaf with mashed potatoes. It was excellent. The gravy on the potatoes was so good, and the meatloaf had tons of flavor. I also had the drink special they have on Wednesdays, which was very good. They brought my son a piece of the chocolate cake, which he loved. We had a great experience and would eat here again when in Asheville. read more

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Cool historical place, good food and excellent service. The seating process was seamless. Even on a busy Saturday night w/o a reservation and a huge festival happening out front, we were seated within 25 minutes. Our server was great, answered our 20 questions, made suggestions and was very patient. The menu options were plentiful and there was something for about any palate and dietary preferences. The beverage selection was also very good. It teeters on the edge between sports bar and gathering place for foodies. A bit to loud for a romantic dinner but a great place for a group or just a quick bite. read more

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What I Ordered: French dip with side of Mac & cheese, and pesto chicken pizza, Scores (1 = poor, 10 = excellent): Food Quality: 7/10 Service: 8/10 Ambience: 7/10 Value: 7/10 Overall Experience: 6.5/10 Quick Take: They apparently make their dough and salad dressing, both were the stars in my opinion, so keep that in mind. Pesto check pizza: pizza is probably the best thing on the menu. Try it or any of the other pizzas - I was very surprised at how good this was. French dip: the au jus was just the right amount of salty/tangy and the meat was tender. Would recommend, but it's nothing crazy. Order a side of ranch if you get it - the ranch is killer Mac & cheese: Ew. Pass. Unless you're looking to punish yourself, just don't do it. Split the pesto chicken pizza as an app - not my typical go to when it comes to pizza as I typically like more traditional pizza toppings but have it a shot - all in all I was actually impressed by the flavor combo and the dough was unique in a good way. It was a light dough and held a good crisp. The Mac & cheese is what cost them a few points - it was just beyond bland. Legitimately no flavor which caused the texture to seems strange (ever have a mouth full of wet noodles in a milky sauce that have no flavor? Yeah I don't recommend). No seasoning or any real "cheese" flavor and I had just traveled from Nashville where they have some great southern cooking which of course includes Mac & cheese. This was definitely not one of them. Don't do this to yourself. Ambiance is whatever - just a large bar setting read more

Pack's Tavern - French Dip w/ Mac & Cheese - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Great dinner spot! Really enjoyed our meal that included the pretzel appetizer, fish and a burger. Finished off with the skillet topped with ice cream! They do charge a bit high for some extras- $3+ for bacon and $3+ for the ice cream on the skillet. read more

Pack's Tavern - Pretzel, Tavern Pretzels and Beer Cheese - WF - v - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This was the only restaurant open in Asheville past 9 (or one of the few). We had to eat. The food was just ok - not at all the way others are describing below, just a tad better than fast food. The ambiance was warm and the service was outstanding. The portion sizes are huge (!) - you can split one dish easily. It's a great value place but I won't be seeking it out next time I am in Asheville. read more

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They give generous portions for the price. Ordered buffalo chicken dip and a pizza to split, and it was too much for two of us. The dip was flavorful, and the pizza crust was thick. Service was okay, a little slow but the server was very nice. The ambiance was classic sports bar, very big and loud but to be expected. Seems like a popular place! read more

Excellent dinner on the outdoor patio. Husband had the pot roast, I had Brisket mac and cheese, our companion had cheese pizza. Dessert was creme-brulee cheesecake (not bruleed, but tasty, and a dense, ritxh chocolate cake. Rose, the dachshund, the true arbiter of all things people-food, had some of everything and loved it all. (Well, not the chocolate cake...) Great service, really tasty food, lovely patio ambiance, and a stream of 80s hits on the speakers. Bravo! read more

Pack's Tavern - Donna Rose Gallifrey on the patio. - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We were cruising through Asheville on thanksgiving and we came across this spot knowing nothing about it - SO glad we stopped and ate! The thanksgiving meal was amazing - and our server Z was the sweetest and was above & beyond for a day I'm sure she didn't want to be there. Great experience. Delicious food. read more

Pack's Tavern - Thanksgiving! - Pubs Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Amazing restaurant. Staff was friendly even though we came in an hour before close, food was amazing (the wings are the best I've ever had). Can't wait to be back in the area to go here again read more

We enjoyed a yummy dinner here before our trolley tour of Asheville. The service was great, and I really enjoyed my chicken tacos. It was impressively busy for a Monday night, but service was prompt and friendly. read more

My husband and I stopped into Pack's Tavern last night during happy hour, and we are so glad we did! We sat at the bar and were greeted immediately by our bartender, Tara, who was warm, welcoming, and seemed to genuinely enjoy helping guests. She recommended the specialty drink of the night -- a lemon drop martini -- and it was absolutely delicious. We both ordered one, and honestly, it was one of the best lemon drops we've had in a long time. For an appetizer, we tried the fried pickles with dipping sauce, and they were fantastic. Crispy, flavorful, and served in a surprisingly large portion, great for sharing. Even though the town felt pretty quiet, the restaurant itself was lively and filled with people enjoying dinner, which says a lot about the place. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Pack's Tavern and will absolutely be back for a full dinner next time. Highly recommend! read more