Love, love the sloppy joe! Flavorful, mildly sweet, an elevated version of the dish! If you don't like the kind that has a tomato paste flavor, you will love this. The kids chicken tenders were a minced meat type, I wish it had been a real chunk of breaded chicken breast. But their meal came with ice cream and drink and lots of fries so they didn't complain. We sat outside to enjoy the afternoon sun. They have a large lively interior space too. Gluten free buns are available if you ask and they're tasty, which I so appreciate. read more

Service (Grave) was fantastic. We enjoyed a bogo meatloaf and Grace gave us the option to substitute a beet salad for the extra meatloaf. Fried Brussels were also tasty. read more

While my wife went camping with her friends on Friday, I enjoyed a perfect evening at the bar at Rye Knot. The Friday 16 oz. Prime Rib special ($39.00!) is an exceptional experience. The bartender is a polished professional, the wine list is impressive for such an unpretentious neighborhood joint, and my dinner was everything I hoped it would be. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. Close enough to downtown for tourists, but primarily a local treasure. Go. You'll be glad you did. read more

Rye Knot - 16 oz. Prime Rib special on Fridays. - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The food here is very good, and you'll definitely not be disappointed! The cost is good for the amount of food you get, and the service is outstanding. The atmosphere of the restaurant is welcoming and relaxing. I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice lunch or dinner in North Asheville. Can't beat it! read more

The food was amazing! Their meatloaf sandwich and wings are out of this world. The atmosphere is chill and relaxing. 100/10 recommend. read more

Rye Knot - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

this place was very cozy and homey vibes. all food was delish. i ordered the shrimp mac and cheese and it was a massive plate!! great for sharing and flavorful! read more

Rye Knot - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The food was wonderful. We had the Mediterranean Naan and Brussel Sprouts and both were really good. The service was excellent. Also, they had a huge variety of beers and any sports game you can imagine. Lastly, they distilled excellent bourbon. Overall. A must go to place to visit! read more

6:30 Reservations on a Friday night and we were escorted to a booth in the bar area. This worked out well for us as we wanted to visit, and so the live music was in the background and was enjoyed. Started with poutines which were described as fabulous, with special mention of the onions and gravy. Entrees included the stew, a burger, the orzo and one other. The burger and fries were very good, and the other diners enjoyed theirs as well. We were able to play a couple games of tabletop shuffleboard too after dinner which was a nice addition to the evening. The manager checked in to make sure all was well and our waitress was very attentive. read more

Rye Knot - Brunswick Stew in a cup - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Rye Knot is my favorite place to eat on the north side of Asheville. Food always delicious, great atmosphere, outdoor seating easy parking, and attentive service from wonderful people. Give it a try! Make it your go-to, too! read more

Shh, don't tell anyone how great this place is! In house brewery, in house smoked meatloaf, in house made corned beef for Reuben's, they even sell their own Rye! They have dry- aged steaks as well. Went with several people and it all was delicious!!! Definitely will be back. If you've not been you need to go! read more

Mediocre beer (at best) at a premium price. You are WAY BETTER OFF visiting Salt Face Mule just a few minutes away.

A wonderful experience top to bottom! The food,the wait staff, the bar, the atmosphere, were all excellent. First of all, we arrived around 6:45 and were seated immediately. This is a town of microbrews and distilleries so I really didn't know what I wanted to have from the bar. I spoke to the bartender and she let me test a few of the local libations. I ended up getting a local wheat beer. For dinner, I had the tenderloin, the asiago-garlic potatoes, and the side Caesar. Not a big fan of dry aged meat so the steak was good for what it was, but I probably should've ordered something else. That said if you like dry aged beef that this might be for you. It was cooked to perfection! The potatoes were stunningly good! The side Caesar was very very good. My wife had a pastrami Reuben, which was awesome! Another member of our party had smoked meatloaf which was also amazing. Finally, another person had mac & cheese with shrimp which was absolutely delicious! Truly, a wonderful dining experience! Very relaxed, very casual. I could not recommend this place more highly! read more

A wonderful evening at A Restaurant, that understands the first and second rules of being a restaurant. Good food great service. We were a group of six and and from beginning to end, all of us agreed that this restaurant works towards making your dining experience memorable. One of the best waitresses I have ever had paired with interesting and tasteful food. read more

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We are back in Asheville and back at Rye Knot. Service by Lisa was phenomenal, and the food delicious. The weather called for us to eat outside which was lovely. Good music in the background and Bob was able to give us a tour of the distillery/brewery. Fun fact Rye Knot was the first to have a distilling and brewing license in North Carolina. read more

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We had the ribeye and the shaved beef sandwich tonight for dinner at the bar. It was the best steak my husband has had out in a while and my sandwich was delicious! Our bartender Mel was very nice and both our drinks were made perfectly. We will be back!! read more

Terrible service. Good food. 12/28 4:00pm - corner dining room booth, table of 5 $167 Our waitress was rude and confrontational. Looked like she hated the world and that job. Forgot to bring our appetizer salads, when asked she was so snippy. To top it off it was my mom's birthday. Maybe vet your staff, be present on the floor to see how service is going. We were 1 of 2 tables there. My dad was about to leave 20% and I said absolutely not, having a rude waitress throws off the entire dining experience and rewarding poor behavior is simply not in the cards. read more

Open after Helene! Delicious beet salad with Salmon, gin and tonic with lime, ice in a real glass:) not plastic! One of a few restaurants where full service despite the current challenges is happening. Please stop by to support them. Plenty of parking great menu. read more

Rye Knot - Ruben, butternut squash soup, fish and chips. - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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My neighbor friends recommended this restaurant. I loved my cocktail (mule), main course (salmon), and dessert (key lime pie). Great friendly, helpful server. Nice military and sports motif. read more

Extremely disappointing. Went for restaurant week, choices slim. Fish and chips overcooked. Grease needed changing. Fish nowhere to be found. Waitress did not offer to change or tell manager. This was our second visit. Cannot recommend. read more

Thank you Rye Knot for a perfect steak and best bread pudding. A friend recommended you all and you didn't disappoint. Our waiter, Jordan was the best and made our 40th anniversary weekend wonderful. Consider us now "new regulars" because we can't wait to come back and try the smoked meatloaf. read more

Love it here! Lunch is great. Nice $7 margarita as well! And every football game on screen! Great service and nice ambiance read more

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It was hard to pick from the menu because multiple items looked savory and mouthwatering. I got the fried green tomato BLT with a side of cabbage slaw and for an appetizer the naan. Oh my goodness gracious honey child. read more

Rye Knot - Fried Green Tomato BLT Sandwich - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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We visited for dinner and there was little to no wait, a ton of tables were full. My partner said the wings were flavorful but my shrimp sandwich lacked flavor other than the slaw. Both our beers were almost $20. Staff was friendly but not very personable. Probably won't return. read more

Rye Knot - Wings - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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You would never expect to find such a great restaurant tucked away here! Our entrees were incredible. The place has a chill brewery vibe but the food is fart better than you would expect upon entering. I tried some of the house made bourbon and really enjoyed it! I also loved the selection of local art and photography on the walls. read more

What an amazing restaurant. While visiting home and family in Asheville, we went to Rye Knot for a family dinner. We started with cocktails from Margaret at the bar. When she made our first round of drinks, it was obvious that Margaret was more than a run of the mill bartender. Each drink produced was an artistic creative masterpiece that tasted as beautiful as it looked. My Strawberry Cosmo was so good... I had 3 of them. The liquor is made in house! Wow, I couldn't tell the difference between the house made Vodka and my regular drink, Titos. Next was appetizers. They were original and tasty. I had never experienced the Rye Knots and I will definitely have them again. Then dinner. The food was fabulous! If you want excellent meat, Rye Knot is your place to go. The beef is aged in house and is so delicious! We ate meat for dinner, 40 days aged rib eye and fresh roasted pork belly, OMG... the meat was "melt in your mouth" good. The sides were perfectly prepared. The vibe was extremely comfortable. Bobby is a great host. We will absolutely return to Rye Knot! Gail Taylor Owner, Coconut Palms Inn On The Beach Rincón, Puerto Rico www.coconutpalmsrincon.com read more

Rye Knot - Excellent after dinner drinks at the Rye Knot bar! - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I am a Foodie through and through. Have eaten at some of the best restaurants in South Florida, Charlotte and New York, but this is BY FAR the BEST restaurant at which I have EVER eaten!! BY FAR!!! Everything!! The pork belly and brussel sprout appetizer, 40 day aged steak and truffle gravy and mashed and OMG the maple bourbon crème brûlée!! And the service was superb. Will not disappoint. read more

Rye Knot - Crème brûlée - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Phenomenal restaurant with brewery and a distillery! The DIPA was excellent, as was the burger and chicken sandwich. Service at the bar was great. read more

Rye Knot - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Today, was my birthday weekend and I decided to try places in Asheville I have never been to before. I was not just looking for a grill cheese sandwich, but an exceptional grill cheese sandwich. I not only got that but paired with a tomato soup that was so amazing! Your adult beverage list was extensive and great. Your server Gerad was not only on it, but also friendly and helpful. I will be recommending you to all my fellow Ashevillians! read more

Over a year ago I gave a 4 star review because their take out corned beef reuben was sooo good, albeit not 5 stars cause the bread was a bit soggy. I ordered again today, $19.00 for sandwich and fries. The meat was horrible, I don't know what changed but it was very poor quality. I don't mind fatty but most of it was super chewy, not tender, hard to eat and I almost choked on it. Not good! Doubt I'll go back, there are other places that do it better. Also I couldn't see or taste the swiss cheese. read more

We had a lunch reservation for 3 people at 12:30 on a Monday. We were seated promptly and the server asked about drinks, but we requested a few minutes to look at the menu. This was our first mistake; we didn't see her again for nearly 30 minutes, even though only half the tables were occupied. Eventually, she returned, apologized profusely and took our drink and food orders. Since most of the other diners had been served and some had even finished and left, we were surprised to wait another 45-60 minutes for our food. The 3 sandwiches were fine, but not worth the extensive wait. The server apologized 3-4 times for the pace, which was nice of her since she wasn't preparing our meals, but I won't be back until or unless I see MANY comments noting service improvements. read more

We have visited this establishment before, and were looking forward to trying it again. Visited during lunch. Had a delicious caesar salad. Daughter had a burger. After a bite of her burger, she saw a wiggling worm on her plate! OMG! Never coming again! read more

Had high expectations and was definitely let down. Took our son for his birthday! The fish and chip was disappointing just to was not very flavorful and a little greasy! The chipotle meatloaf had good flavor but the vegetables were fairly bland. Dessert we good not great! Service was very good. The dinning room left some to desire very plain for the price we paid! Probably the most disappointing was the Rye for a distillery with their own liquor it really lack depth! We will have to thing long and hard before we return! read more

Found this place off the beaten path and tried the rye knots of course. So I know the name has "rye" in it and I should have known it was made with rye but these pretzel bites with Gouda sauce took me by surprise. They don't taste like the usual pretzel bites but the taste just worked. Hubby got a flight of beer and it was a pretty generous pour. We each got the Asheville burger with bacon avocado. The burgers are made with three kinds of meat, ground chuck, brisket and short rib. We ordered them medium and they came out well done. Aside from that small snafu, the burgers were very tasty. The fries are so fresh and perfectly cooked. read more

Rye Knot - Asheville burger and fries is DELISH - American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Be sure and ask where the restaurant is located. GPS will not tell you it's BEHIND THE Steinmart building. This is a restaurant/sports bar/outdoor eating venue/brewery/steakhouse. They appear to have an identity issue. We arrived early for our dinner reservation and chose to have a drink in the bar. We were surrounded by giant big screen TVs on the walls. They have an extensive series of craft offerings as well as national brands of beer, wine, and spirits. By that, I mean they make their own hard liquor as well as beer. I had a craft beer (x3) and was moderately pleased with it. They have a very extensive wine list as well as their other alcoholic products. That in itself can justify a return visit. Had a ruben sandwich with fries. They have many different kinds of steaks, as well as several vegan options. I chose a personal favorite, which was good, with the crispy fries. Next time, it's a steak for me. They have a Tomahawk Steak which has a HUGE rib bone. When people take it to go, they have to cut a hole in the takeout box so the bone can poke through. Maybe by next time, they will have zeroed in on what type of place they want to be. If not, I'll just decide what mode I want to be in when I'm there: Bar, Dining Room, Outside, Home made alcohol, National brand alcohol, Vegan, Steak, who knows...:) read more

Nice Atmosphere but EVERYTHING Is way overpriced Much better choices out there Service is not good read more

Terrific food and drinks. Love Bob the owner! True navy hero! Love the shaved prime rib Sammy! .

Our dinners were exceptional, both the stew with grilled cheese and the Beef Tenderloin with awesome sides of asparagus and mac & cheese. I was amazed with the on site distillery and tasted both bourbon and rye, purchasing a bottle for home! A flight of unique beers also complimented our dinner! Highly recommended and enjoyed every aspect of our dinner. read more

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We arrived at Rye Knot at 6:30 on the Saturday before Valentine's Day in February. We made a reservation, but it wasn't necessary, as they were not at full capacity upon arrival. The ambience was clean and casual; A bit loud as it has an open floor plan, but quiet enough to carry on a conversation. We started with the pork belly and deviled eggs appetizer. The deviled eggs were delicious, but not as good as the deviled eggs at H&F burger use to offer. The egg whites were a little too firm for our liking. The pork belly however was superb; It was fried and seasoned to perfection and complimented the slaw with a cherry compote very well. I ordered the Cajun smoked mac & cheese for my entrée. The macaroni and cheese was very creamy and delicious. It reminded me of my meals growing up with my family, where my mom would cook fettuccine Alfredo with peas and sliced ham. So it was kind of a nostalgia meal for me. The shrimp was superb. I will say however, I feel like they went a bit overboard with the cayenne pepper. It would've been nice to get some sort of warning about how spicy the meal was, as I have an extreme sensitivity to spicy foods. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to eat most of the meal as I wasn't able to handle the spice. Which was a real bummer, because I really wanted to eat it. No worries, my husband was happy to eat it for me. Lol My husband ordered the pan seared duck breast. The duck was amazing. I took a bite and it was so juicy; Cooked to a perfect medium rare. The broccolini and confit potatoes were super tasty as well. The cherry compote was a nice complement to the fattiness of the duck breast. Our server was awesome. She checked in on us the perfect amount of time; not too overbearing, not too scarce. Overall, I would recommend this establishment if you have the money to spare. It is definitely on the higher end of price, but well worth it. We will definitely be back. Next time I know not to order anything spicy. Lol read more

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The food is tasty and the restaurant is large but it's just too pricey for our tastes. The all you can mussels was a decent deal but really- do you NEED that many? Staff was friendly but it was the price point that has kept us from returning. read more

Friendly service. Great food--wonderful local choices. Killer stout ice cream for dessert--save room.