I have been visiting Black Mountain for years but haven't tried this interesting restaurant yet…read more Today was the day for me/us and marked the day the train returned on its route through Black Mountain. We were impressed by the interest and fanfare this post-Helene event created for the locals. Parking on the street, across the street or a short way up the street is town free parking. Shannon and Rain were our friendly and helpful servers. There are many seating options. We chose the sun room which was comfortable. Others were seated outside on the side porch and several people were inside. We shared a bowl of the delicious French onion soup. Eat it while it's hot for the best experience. The buckwheat crepes were the perfect consistency to handle the savory entrees. My Market crepe was packed full of goodies including the sausage add-on. Each ingredient stood well on its own. The pesto was a standout. My partner got the mushroom crepe with chicken. She enjoyed immensely. Both entrees came with a fresh greens and balsamic dressing. The servings were generous enough to bring two halves home for dinner. Sharing soup and a savory crepe is a reasonable strategy if leaving leftovers in your vehicle during the summer heat is a concern. We joined the servers on the patio to watch the return of the train through a nicely recovering town.

That Catalan omelette was immaculate! Made me proud to be Spanish! It's a cute shop with good food,…read moredon't know what else to say to meet the 85 letter requirement. Great food!

We went to this other French-American restaurant (Isa's Bistro), and they didn't have Creme…read moreBrulee...so, we ended up here afterward to order JUST the Creme Brulee. First of all, the place was very small, with this caved-in feel...a very grungy, dive-like ambiance. I felt quite claustrophic. Also, they didn't have the A/C on, so it was quite humid in there. Sadly, things didn't get any better. One of the best thing about the brulee is the glazed crust...and well, their version was just slack, in that only about a third of the top was glazed! HUH?!? Plus, they used this thin slab of Orange instead of the usual Blueberries or Strawberries...making the dessert have this Yellow on Yellow type presentation. Not appealing at all...at least to me. Initially, I thought we'd wait...and get our waitress-bartender to send it back to the kitchen to get it glazed fully. However, we just couldn't get her attention...so we just ended up eating it. I did, however, decide to bring up this issue...after getting the hostess to literally grab our server! I just felt that something this slack should be pointed out. Since we did eat some of it, I didn't ask for a redo or anything like that...but simply telling her that I wanted my feedback to go to the kitchen and the manager. In any case, she didn't bill us for the dessert. I thought that was the right call. From the grungy ambiance (with no A/C), to their botched dessert, I just can't say this was a worthy experience in the least. I totally regretted not going to Crave dessert bar instead. Lesson learned!

Bouchon French Bistro is a solid spot for French food in the Asheville area. If you're looking for…read moresome classic, French bistro fare then Bouchon likely has it. I've never had a bad meal here. In my most recent visit to Bouchon, we had a reservation for the three of us on a Sunday evening for dinner. In fact, I recommend making a reservation if you're planning to dine here as Bouchon gets busy. Even for a Sunday, nearly every table was taken. The place is dark and romantic, but bustling and lively. As mentioned previously, Bouchon has classic, French plates that are timeless. From French onion soup to start with, to steak frites for your main, and profiteroles for dessert, there's something you're likely familiar with if you've had French food before. Plus, the large wine menu, including Bordeaux style reds are something to rave about. I ordered the Canard a L'Orange Chocolate for my entrée and we wanted to start with the escargots, but it never came. We had to remind our server that we ordered escargots, which we later received and was taken off the bill. That was nice. I did enjoy my canard/duck entrée, which was prepared with a rub from cocoa nibs and an orange glaze with broccolini and potato au gratin on the side. The duck was also a good portion, as it was half the size and cooked perfectly. Overall, if you like French food then Bouchon has some traditional dishes that you'll enjoy. Service was a little spotty, but not terrible. It's not my first choice for dining out in Asheville where the competition is fierce, but if I'm visiting on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, then you best believe I'm down for the AYCE moules frites, which yes, I've totally done and definitely got my money's worth.

This is my 2nd review, was here 3 years ago and then last night. The mussels were delicious,…read moregenerous serving for 1/2 order, piping hot and fresh, although they really should serve toasty bread with it to sop up the sauce. The chicken cordon Bleu was as delicious as first time I had it, the side veggies were not as tasty as last time. My husband ordered the burger and I was suprised at how yummy it was! Fries are always good, thin and crispy. Wish they had a truffle version. Even the alcoholic drinks were good, service and ambience as well

Nice ambiance. Food good. Meh service at table. Unbelievably bad aftermath to a nice night! Read…read moreon. My husband made an error on the bill and only tipped about 12% of the total, which worked out to about 15% of the food portion of the bill. Our bad; we usually do 20%. But for the first time ever in my experience, the restaurant CALLED US on the way home, demanding to know why we only tipped 12%! I was so jolted by this unfortunate ending to a nice night out that I knee-jerk apologized and told her to add more tip. Again, my bad: I should have either gone through the bill with her or just told them to stuff it. Granted, there was a minor calculation error, but restaurants know this happens, and you don't track down the diner and scold them. Left a bad taste in my mouth (pun intended). Don't think we'll be back.

Fig was a pleasant surprise for a late lunch in Biltmore Village. After a full morning of…read moresightseeing in the River Arts District, we stopped at Fig for something simple, but also had low expectations since the surrounding area seemed a bit touristy. We had the pup in tow so we were forced to sit outside on the patio where it was quite chilly. However, they offered us outdoor space heaters which kept us perfectly warm. Our server was super friendly and gave us great recommendations. I started with a cup of hot coffee but was quickly convinced to follow it up with a glass of red wine. I had to order the bolognese after recommendation from the server and it was fantastic. The pasta was al dente and the red sauce was tasty. I also tried the seasonal soup - the butternut squash, which was hearty and perfect on such a cold day. The egg salad sandwich was STACKED and topped with smoked salmon. Everything we tried was delicious - I'm sad to see they were impacted by Helene but hope to see them reopen soon!!

My friend recently had her bridal luncheon here for her wedding in Asheville. This spot is SO cute!…read moreThey set us up at a table on patio and it was perfect weather. The mimosas were so tasty and they definitely didn't skip out on the champagne. We split some charcuterie, salads and BLT and everything was amazingly delicious. I will most definitely be back when I'm in Asheville!

Limited German/french inspired menu but great food, wine/beer selection, service, and atmosphere…read more Outside patio overlooking the creek provides a great area to sit and enjoy this beautiful location and food. Only downside is if you have any food restrictions you best checkout the menu beforehand.

Come for the View of the Roaring River from the deck and the uniqueness of the restaurant and…read morelodging quarters. Although they ran out of many foods this Mother s Day which was a bit off puting the food in general was okay. We started with the charcuterie board which had pickles,olives, various flavorful cheeses, salami, prosciutto, salted nuts and glazed walnuts and 4 pieces of artisan bread. But there was no spreads such as mustard and no napkins or utensils other than a plate to enjoy our appetizer. They were brought once I asked for them. Restaurant wasn't full of patrons at that time I noted. Waitress was attentive when not too busy and friendly. I ordered a classic cheeseburger for my main course w a side of brussel sprouts in a champagne vinaigrette. They came quickly once I alerted the waitress we were ready to order our main course. The sprouts were under cooked and I had to saw at them w my knife and fork. My classic burger was good but they don't ask you how you want it cooked. We ordered desert but they were out of my selection as well as many other items I was interested in. So we just ordered coffee and they were out of cream just had a few creamers of French Vanilla and substitute sugar. But I would return for the Traminette wine and the deck views! Very nice! Plus they have live music occasionally. This place is off the beaten track but it is on Google Maps so you should be able to find the place but you will loose signal once you arrive but they have free wifi at the restaurant. So when you are looking for a casual, slightly romantic place to hang out, stop in. Everyone is friendly including the dogs! You can bring your dog if you plan on sitting on the deck just let restaurant know ahead of time. And if its Mother's Day you may receive a fresh rose to take home!

Stopped in for a delicious dinner and was completely blown away by the garlic knots and the short…read morerib beef stroganoff. Everything on the menu we ordered was delicious, but the roasted carrots on a bed of ricotta and the sautéed spinach were perfect starters with the garlic knots. Absolutely loved the short rib stroganoff and would order it again. Another standout was the wild boar Bolognese, not really for me, but the other people in our group loved it. Overall, this place has a lot of ambience and great service too. Again, I would say order extra garlic knots. In the first round, they bring them out on the house, but additional orders are at a nominal cost. Delightful place and the food is superb!

Made a last min reservation on a Monday , so glad they were open . It was slow , but amazing . I…read moregot the trout ( delish ) hubby got the ribeye sooo yummy . The dessert was good we had the key lime pie .

My friend invited my husband and I to this restaurant for her birthday…read more What a wonderful experience, although it did start off a little weird. We were about 10 minutes early. We stood by the door and they said there was nowhere for us to wait other than that spot. They offered us drinks, which was good... but it started in an awkward way. I felt a bit uncomfortable standing next to people on the couches, while they ate. I felt we were encroaching on them. We were seated in the rear section of the restaurant. Note: The air is quite chilly in this area. (You may want to bring light jacket) Adam was our waiter. His knowledge of the wine was a huge help for my husband's paring with his meal. He explained the food perfectly and was very patient with all of our questions. The food! OHMYGOODNESS! The duck was cooked perfectly. It had a sauce that was out of this world. One of the people at our table absolutely refused to let his wife taste his chicken because he wanted to enjoy every last bite! I shared bronzino fish w the birthday girl.(not sure how to spell it) Oh My Goodness!!! Friggin amazing! The crusting was absolute perfection. The clam/sauce complimented the fish perfectly. Appetizers were on point! Cream brûlée was a bit too creamy for me, I like it more like flan consistency, but it was very good. Once I save up again, I will certainly go back.

We had dinner here last night and it was our first experience and it was an amazing dinner from the…read morefirst cocktail to the last bite. Our Server (Kay) was great. He took great care of us. We enjoyed the beef tartar as a starter. the halibut and the ribs were fantastic and there was also a little side dish that was made on the fly, made by the kitchen that was beautiful with mushrooms, artichokes, and a lot of other things that I cannot remember. It was also delicious. The wine selection is fantastic here. The sommelier (Adam) was very friendly and knowledgeable. When booking a table, definitely make sure you do it correctly as I was not able to get through that experience correctly but even though we didn't have a reservation, there was a very nice spot in the bar area that we enjoyed. It was still very romantic and comfortable. We look forward to seeing "scoundrel" again soon. Thank you all for an amazing evening.

Always enjoy the food at Caffe Rel. Today was no exception. I ordered the Chicken Gnocchi with…read moreBurrata special and it was delicious! The carrot cake we took home was also excellent. Great service as well.

The service was fantastic, and every single thing we ordered was outstanding. The complimentary…read morebread and tomatoes were so flavorful, and the marinara was so good I was literally scraping up every last drop with a spoon. Even the steamed broccoli was perfectly cooked, sweet, and delicious. The chicken Parmesan was seasoned perfectly, and the pot roast with its rich wine sauce was absolutely incredible. You can tell they put the same care into every ingredient, even the simplest ones. This place is a hidden gem, and we'll definitely be back. If you're on the fence because of the location, don't be, it deserves every bit of the five stars.

I love their delicious tuna sandwich! Great service and delicious coffee. Very fresh ingredients.read more

This café is fantastic. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, and the décor was on…read morepoint. When I arrived and went to place my order, and I couldn't decide what I wanted, the french café owner recommended I try the croque monsieur. I'm really glad I did, because the sandwich was cooked to perfection, and I felt like I tasted real food for the first time. The fries were perfectly salted, and had some herbs which perfectly complimented their flavor. The carrot cake was the best cake i've ever tasted. It's worth going out of your way to experience this establishment.

Food was delicious and server was excellent! Rustic but very nice ambiance. Not inexpensive, but…read moredishes were all excellent. We tried several selections for sharing amongst the 4 of us. Only negative was that, I could have ordered each dish twice - there wasn't enough!

Wonderful food! We had a few surprises going to Cúrate for a late lunch on Saturday. 1. At 2:00pm,…read morethere was a waiting list. Luckily we sat at the bar on the kitchen side. The liquor bar and the kitchen stoves sit back-to-back. We had a birds-eye view of our food being prepared. The menus are in English, but have Greek and Spanish all over it. 2. The food is very filling. 3. We experienced flavors that were new, delicious, and satisfying. We started with the HUEVOS ROTOS - local potato chips,‌ ‌chorizo,‌ ‌and fried eggs. Never knew I would like this. It was so satisfying. We want to make this st home! Our drinks were the LA SUECA RED SANGRIA - garnacha, tempranillo, orange slice, strawberry, cinnamon, nectar. Very satisfying. Also the SPARKLING White SANGRIA - perelada cava, cognac, gin, triple sec, grapes, and blueberries. This was the best. If you only get water, I recommend the Vichy Sparkling water, it has a little salt flavor, add a twist of lemon and it is refreshing. The TORTILLA ESPAÑOLA - Spanish omelette, piquillo peppers, alioli looks deceivingly plane but is chock full of delicious flavors. Next was the JAMÓN sandwich - lady edison nc ham‌, tomato fresco, manchego. The bread was so good, with great taste in every bite. Finally, we finished with the SETAS AL JEREZ - selection of sautéed mushrooms, splash of sherry. Good to the last shroom. Melissa was our server who guided us through the menu and was very enthusiastic. We found out the Cúrate provides benefits and paid time off. Way to go! Tips: The restrooms are labeled "el bàñeo" and unisex. Very clean. Parking is on the street or in private lots, both paid. There are bag hops under the bar for your purse or bag.