Love a place that has great energy inside while also offering patio seating outside for those who like it a bit quieter and to bring the pup! Full menu for the doggies was awesome. We ordered ours $7 hamburger patties that came in a dog bowl. So special! The fries here are fantastic. Wish I would have taken a photo. Just the right amount of crispness and seasoning. It's kind of a curly fry and kind of a wide short steak fry. Definitely tasty. 5/5 stars! Kale Caesar salad was bland. Not enough cheese or dressing. Probably 4 croutons. I got an extra side of dressing but the taste was a bit off and didn't really help. 1.5/5 stars there. Lots of good choices in the menu. One person ordered a burger with fries and another got the figgy piggy pizza. All agreed it was at least 4/5 good. Pizza had a lot of arugula on it (easy to take off a bit) and enough cheese to feel like you're eating a pizza vs a salad on a plate. Pizza was big- could easily be split. Burger bun was fresh and cheese melted was just right and a little thick/crispy which makes for beautiful presentation. Drinks were solid with a good selection. Prices for all were reasonable/to be expected. Service was very good. Park using the Park Mobile app on the street or in the surface lot across the street or just behind the building. We were able to make a reservation and got seated right away, which was nice, however most people just walked in. Would love to go back! read more

The food is very good. Our server, McCall was great, very attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Went on a Friday night without a reservation and got a seat outside in about 20 minutes. Definitely recommend! read more

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We came here on a Thursday night after just arriving in Asheville. The cheerwine is exquisite. I cannot believe I never heard of this, especially when it was introduced in 1917 in North Carolina but a certain internationally known brand introduced it in 1985 and made it sound like they were the first to discover it. The Brussel sprouts were good, though not as crispy as stated in the description since it was covered in sauce. The sauce was delicious though so I forgive. The arancini with the marinara was so good! I loved it. It was cheesy and full of goodness. I want to apologize because I devoured my burger as soon as it arrived and didn't get a photo of it. The smash burger was indeed a smash burger and it was delicious. The patties were cooked to perfection, the bread toasted to perfection, the pickles placed exactly right and the magic sauce applied. I loved it and I will come back to this restaurant for another. Our waiter was also amazing. Definitely a great entry into Asheville. Thanks Payton! read more

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Really cool place in downtown Ashville with awesome vibes and very friendly staff and great service. The restaurant was right behind our hotel and we needed lunch on a week day. We got seated outside immediately. The weather was nice so outside was perfect. I did nit see any heaters outside so may be outside is only for good weathers. The place is very dog friendly and has a separate dog menu as well. We ordered burger and chicken sandwich. The food came outside at the right temperature. The taste was nice. The beers were very nice. But availed all a very friendly staff and a great southern hospitality. I would come back here again. read more

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Great bartender, Graham. Happy vibe, good drinks, tasty food. Sat at the bar, but the outdoor space looked appealing

Great corner location, nice big patio area. Ambiance was nice, food was amazing. I had the Figgy Piggy pizza - delicious! Everyone in my group liked their food. Huge wine/beer/cocktail selection. Lots of great mocktails. We were there for lunch, the service was great - friendly, fast. Highly recommend. read more

Twisted Laurel in Downtown Asheville has been on my list to visit for a while. During the aftermath of Helene, I closely followed what was going on and the restaurant and businesses that stepped up to help. Twisted Laurel was one of the restaurants that provided free hot meals. There is an outside patio and inside seating but with the heat I chose to eat inside. Service was a little slow as my waitress was also the bartender. She was hustling and I wasn't in a hurry. It worked out well as I wanted to linger during the thunderstorm warning. It filled up inside so I didn't get to see all the artwork on the walls but I liked what I did get to see. I went with the white pizza and got it without onions. The pizza was really good and I managed to finish the whole thing. I was happy with my food and the experience here and this will be somewhere I will return to again. read more

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McCall was absolutely amazing! He was so helpful and put together a whole list of restaurant recommendations for us to try while we were on vacation. We ended up coming to The Twisted Laurel based on his recommendation, and the food was incredible! Everything was so delicious, and we're so glad we took his advice. He really went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience. Highly recommend asking for McCall if you come here! Get the Brussel sprouts and chicken sandwich sooooo amazing and the chicken parm!!!! read more

Ok so the experience itself was chaotic, and very waterlogged. We brought our dog and were sitting outside when it started to downpour. Our server, Daniel, was so great at moving us to a more covered area and bringing everything to us. It was still wet, though vastly improved. We ordered a small pot of coffee and a pesto chicken personal pizza to split. It was DELICIOUS! They also have a dog menu, which is really cute, though we didn't order anything off of there. They brought out a bowl of water for the pup though, and I just felt like they were so kind and accommodating! Service was fast, food was good. If I lived here I'd certainly make this a regular hangout spot! read more

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We dined at Twisted Laurel a few weeks ago while vacationing in Asheville and had a pretty good experience. This spot is nestled in cozy downtown Asheville. We made a reservation for Saturday the day before for lunch and glad we did, because after arriving we saw it was packed. However, we were seated quickly and the host was very kind. Our server swiftly greeted us with waters and asked for any drink orders. He was friendly, but also made it seem at times like we were an inconvenience. Yes, it was busy, and yes, we had a toddler (a happy one too), but I have waited tables for many years and never had that attitude. I couldn't be sure if it was just who he was or if he was having a bad day. I always like to give the benefit of the doubt, but it's your job to do what you're doing, your job. Also, yes, this place was kid friendly as there were many other children there. On to the food! The food was pretty great. We started with the meatballs appetizer which was delicious and we all loved. My parents got the smash burger which they also enjoyed. I had a bite and have to say, it was juicy and perfectly cooked! I got the chicken gyro and again, delicious. My husband got the stone hearth pizza and they were able to accommodate him by just doing a build your own pizza with no dairy due to an allergy and it was absolutely delicious. My daughter got the grilled trout kids meal and I feel like this was the star of the show. We all had a bite of it because she didn't eat all of it and it was so buttery, well seasoned, and delicious. Not sure if this is on the regular menu, but it should be! We would definitely come back to Twisted Laurel. It was a great experience, although very busy. Again, our server was friendly, but not very personable and at times we just felt like an inconvenience to him; at the same time everybody has something going on so we always try to be understanding, but it is worth mentioning. read more

Love Twisted Laurel! My go-to meal is the trout. Trout is a must when in western NC. Great wine and cocktail list!

We stopped by Twisted Laurel for a quick midday snack while exploring the downtown area. We ordered the Spinach Artichoke Pizza, which was enjoyable. Service was quite slow despite it being 2:30pm, and the waiter took forever to bring us our check. It was good once, but we likely will not be back. read more

Food average but not terrible, aligned with the service. No reservations necessary if you go early.

Wow. Just wow. I have walked by Twisted Laurel on many of my trips into town, and noticed it is always busy. Now I know why. Their chef knocks it out of the park. Very pleasant dining room with a huge patio (I'll be back in warmer weather). Despite being almost full the noise level was reasonable. Likely in part due to the ceiling having exposed floor joists for the upstairs that trap sound instead of reflecting it. The host quickly walked me to my table, and my server arrived as I was settling in. Lovely young lady, both knowledgeable and personable. I asked for a beer recommendation (I prefer amber and red ales) and she suggested a local Gaelic ale from Highland brewing. A perfect fit for my taste. It was part of Asheville's Restaurant Week, so even though I walked in with my heart set on the hanger steak from their online menu, I quickly switched gears and opted for the Short Rib on their specials menu. I started with a Greek salad that was wonderful, they have a delightfully heavy hand with the feta and olives, and the dressing was a perfect match. The short rib was beyond great - can I give more than five stars? It was falling off the bone tender, and the accompaniments took it to the next level, especially the cranberries and portabellas. Their chef is outstanding! All-in-all one of the best meals I've had since moving to Asheville two years ago. Very looking forward to going back and working my way through their whole menu. I do recommend reservations, as it tends to look busy every time I pass by. read more

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This place is super cute. Outdoor seating for our pet friendly families. The food was good and has Italian and Mediterranean styles. The pizzas are good personal sizes as well. Big enough to share if you grab an appetizer too. We ordered the combo gyro and a Mediterranean bowl. Both meals were good. We also got the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer which was delicious and I highly recommend those. Unfortunately, my entree was pretty cold by the time I got it. We did wait a bit for our food and honestly, I think our waitress just forgot to give us our meal. Food was good but service is pretty slow. For the 2 of us, we waiting quite awhile. read more

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We showed up around 7:30 on a Thursday night. There were 16 of us and we asked if they could accommodate a party that large. They said yes and seated us in two groups. I was worried the food would take a long time, but the kitchen staff and everyone worked so well together and the food came out quickly and was excellent. Thanks to our waiter Dan and the entire staff! read more

Twisted Laurel is a great spot for delicious causal dining in AVL. Have been here multiple times and it's consistent. Was craving a salad and man did they not disappoint! Large serving, fresh ingredients, local brews and have a good bourbon selection. Philly was tasty. Fried Brussels sprouts are amazing. read more

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My husband and I came here with our dog and had a lovely time. The food, service, and atmosphere were 10/10. We got the focaccia app with pear and ricotta to start, everything was delicious but I was drooling over our bread. They also had a doggie menu which was adorable and our pup got some meatballs. The calm vibe of the whole place was exactly what we wanted. read more

Our server was great! Food was amazing. Highly recommend the twisted fries and onion rings alongside the ranch and spicy aioli! Burger was super juicy and cheesesteak was meaty and cheesy read more

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Food. Was. AMAZING!!!! Shout out to Jennifer M. She was awesome (someone give her a raise). The bathroom was a 4.8 of of 5. It was very nice, but the doors are very loud- which was nice because I could do amsr. read more

This was our send time visiting here (mid-June), the first being in 2022 with us and our 2 dogs. This trip to Asheville was more of a family affair, with my sister, brother in law, and their dog coming along too. Their patio is very accommodating and pet friendly. We did have to wait an additional 30 minutes past our stated wait time when we got added to the list, which is why I knocked off a star. I'm not sure if they forgot about us or had drastically given out the wrong wait times, but we walked across the street to the park and hung out with the dogs there and listened to the concert going on across the street to kill some time, so that wasn't too bad. However, we were really hungry and had thought we'd be seated before we were and would have found somewhere else to eat if we had known how late it would be. Eventually, we decided to walk back over to check on our table and then said they could seat us right away, which lead us to believe we might have been forgotten about us. Our server was really friendly (and I am 99% sure he was our same server 2 years ago, and if so, that must mean they are a great place to work and treat their staff well because we see a lot of turnover in the service industry) and gave us plenty of time to look over the menu. We each ordered different cocktails and they were delicious! I was so hungry by the time our food arrived that I forgot to take a photo before we started eating (I did snag one halfway through though), but my husband and I ordered the Pep Pep pizza and added local shrooms. It really hit the spot after a long day of walking around Asheville's steep streets with the dogs. I definitely recommend stopping in for a pet friendly meal if you're in town with your pup! read more

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What a great meal. Pizza was amazing and don't get me started on your Brussel sprouts. Yummy in my tummy. Dan was the best

Solid downtown spot for a midday meal. We waited out a torrential rain storm here back in July on my bachelorette weekend after a spa treatment in the morning and all of us were famished by 3 PM. Portions were impressively sized and there was something for everyone. Just a couple blocks from the AC Marriott. read more

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We ate here twice on our trip and both times the food was delicious!! Service was slightly slow but it is very dog friendly which we appreciated!! Also, if you sit outside, you have a lovely view of the fountains at the park. read more

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Incredible food and ambiance, and service was impeccable. Perfectly located in the heart of downtown. read more

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We went there and my girlfriend and I shared a sausage and cheese pizza which was delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere was good also. I will definitely be back if I'm in that area. read more

Very tasty food. Nice dining experience. I'm from the SF Bay Area where there are very good restaurants. If this were close to home, I'd be visiting here a lot. Would eat here again. read more

Okay this place is GOOD. Everyone recommended ordering the brussel sprouts and they were not wrong - they're amazing. Only small complaint is that the entrees were not super warm when they came to the table, but they still tasted great. Drinks were strong and service was quick. Overall a super nice experience and really cute place. read more

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Love the food the staff and chef tom r awesome super friendly taste food fast service 4 stars good vibes, location and atmosphere check it out for lunch read more

This is a quite nice place! It's clean. The staff is friendly and the food was excellent. We enjoyed the meatball app and the hummus. They were both very well done. All four meals were noteworthy and surrounded by compliments. It's an inviting place with great bar selections also. Go give it a try. A great place to meet and chill. !!! read more

A group of us were in town for business and came here for dinner... They have a very nice menu loaded with fresh, interesting items. They offer cocktails, beer, and wine and all selections were really good. Service was great! Friendly, helpful, and prompt. The venue it nice, whether you're sitting inside or out; we chose to sit outside, as it was a beautiful evening. We enjoyed everything we got... The crab cakes were outstanding! All meat with hardly any binder, so they used a nice, breadcrumb "shell" to hold it together, which offered an amazing crunchy texture to some bites - loved this! Definitely stop in, it's worth the visit!! read more

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Had pizza with butternut squash. So delicious And their banana cream pie with cookie dough is even better read more

Amazing food and quirky decor made for a fun dinner. The beer selection was fab and the food even better. I had a bbq pork belly pizza and my friend had the smash burger and both were delicious. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was a star as well. Love the outdoor patio and the light fixture inside. Great place for a bite with friends. read more

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I liked being able to get a table right away at lunchtime! My son liked his pepperoni pizza with everything on it except the honey. My daughter ordered the chopped cheese (burger) and she thought it wasn't as juicy and flavorful as she would have liked, but we liked the sweet potato fries. I liked the chicken fingers with honey mustard and asparagus. The server Jenn was really nice. It's a cute spot. We parked in the parking lot across the street and it was only $5. read more

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Absolutely the worst place I've been. My wife came in for her birthday and wanted a drink. She has a speech impediment and they refused her a drink. When I asked why, they were extremely rude. The manager is a horrible person and deserves to be fired. Terrible place. Would not recommend. read more

I was in town visiting and stopped in for lunch. I was greeted upon entry. The bartender made suggestions so I went with the Smash Burger and fries. The burger was pretty good. The bartender took good care of me. The pizzas looked really good. I wish I had ordered one of them instead. TL has outdoor seating so the is lots of space for inside and outside dining. It is a nice spot to dine and relax. read more

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The JC Smash Burger came with a Robert Sauce that destroyed the taste of the excellent smash burger. First the Robert Sauce was oozing out of the bun and made my hand look blood. The Robert was tomato base far from the Dijon mustard base. I thought I ordered an overwhelmed pizza burger! The caramelized onion were few with no taste due to the sauce. Service had hard time explaining the sauce! read more

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After a long drive, I stopped in for what I thought was a light meal. The bartender made me a delicious gin and pomegranate cocktail and talked me into the homemade pasta with vodka sauce. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce wasn't too heavy at all. very flavorful And perfect portion size. Would definitely go back read more

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The food was amazing. We rented the upstairs for an event- and the staff was lovely. The food was really good. And it's a nice venue.

From out of town and stopped here for a late lunch during our travels. We sat at the bar, they have so many different draft beers and liquor options. For lunch, I had the smash burger and it was DELICIOUS! My boyfriend got the pizza with bacon and sausage. He really enjoyed it but I thought it was just okay. Our drinks were very good and the atmosphere was awesome! Super cute and would recommend to anyone in the area. The bartender was very attentive and super nice. read more

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