Lisa’s guidebook
Food scene
These are our local favorite restaurants and bars!
Literally the ONLY place we will eat sushi at in Asheville. There is another location on Hendersonville Road that is equally good. Would recommend the Caterpillar Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Dragon Roll, Asheville Roll.
48 locals recommend
Greenteasushi Japanese Restaurant
2 Regent Park BlvdLiterally the ONLY place we will eat sushi at in Asheville. There is another location on Hendersonville Road that is equally good. Would recommend the Caterpillar Roll, Spicy Tuna Roll, Dragon Roll, Asheville Roll.
River Arts or Downtown - - ANYTHING here will be amazing! You can eat beside the French Broad River.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrRiver Arts or Downtown - - ANYTHING here will be amazing! You can eat beside the French Broad River.
Universal Joint
784 Haywood RdPerfect West Asheville hangout. Great food and great beer.
Jargon
715 Haywood RdUnique and delicious West Asheville restaurant! Book in advance!
The Montford Rooftop Bar
199 Haywood StDowntown - - Gorgeous views and great drinks!
The Lobster Trap
35 Patton AveDowntown - - Great seafood!
Sunny Point Café
626 Haywood RdWest Asheville - - Local Favorite only 10 minutes away!
Village Wayside Bar & Grille
30 Lodge StLocal favorite located in Historic Biltmore Village!
Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro
125 S Lexington AveDowntown - - Local favorite!
Chestnut
48 Biltmore AveDowntown - - Great Food!
Cultivated Cocktails
25 Page AveDowntown - - Great place to try many great cocktails!
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle StDowntown - - Great food!
Mayfel's
22 College StDowntown - - great place for brunch!
Downtown - - located in the historic Grove Arcade. Great atmosphere and food!
22 locals recommend
Carmel's Kitchen & Bar
1 Page AveDowntown - - located in the historic Grove Arcade. Great atmosphere and food!
Downtown - - Award winning Indian street food! It’s delicious!
311 locals recommend
Chai Pani Asheville
22 Battery Park AveDowntown - - Award winning Indian street food! It’s delicious!
Love this restaurant for it's Caribbean food! Three locations - Biltmore Park, West Asheville and Montford.
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveLove this restaurant for it's Caribbean food! Three locations - Biltmore Park, West Asheville and Montford.
Wasabi Japanese Restaurant
19 Broadway StDowntown - - great sushi!
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut StTupelo Honey
12 College StJack of the Wood
95 Patton Ave
Pack's Tavern
20 S Spruce StFrench Broad Chocolate Lounge
10 S Pack SquareGreat place to end your evening with a dessert and glass of wine! They have outdoor and indoor seating.
24 locals recommend
Crave Dessert Bar
41 N Lexington AveGreat place to end your evening with a dessert and glass of wine! They have outdoor and indoor seating.
Moose Cafe Asheville
570 Brevard RdLocal Favorite with home cooked food!
Pizza Mind
285 Haywood RdWest Asheville - - great food and drinks!
Great place for a delicious breakfast/brunch. Three locations in Asheville.
472 locals recommend
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood RdGreat place for a delicious breakfast/brunch. Three locations in Asheville.
Neighborhoods
West Asheville
A very unique, artsy neighborhood with great restaurants!
Shop and eat in historic Biltmore Village. Visit All Souls Episcopal Church that George Vanderbilt built and attended.
225 locals recommend
Biltmore Village
Shop and eat in historic Biltmore Village. Visit All Souls Episcopal Church that George Vanderbilt built and attended.
Great area for walking, shopping and eating! Regal Cinemas are located in Biltmore Park.
64 locals recommend
Biltmore Park
Great area for walking, shopping and eating! Regal Cinemas are located in Biltmore Park.
Sightseeing
Biltmore Estate is a beautiful historic landmark in Asheville. Spend a day touring the house and gardens. Check out many shops and restaurants on the estate!
1485 locals recommend
Biltmore
1 Lodge StBiltmore Estate is a beautiful historic landmark in Asheville. Spend a day touring the house and gardens. Check out many shops and restaurants on the estate!
The entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway is just 10 minutes from our place! You can drive to the highest point on the Parkway and take in beautiful views!
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayThe entrance to the Blue Ridge Parkway is just 10 minutes from our place! You can drive to the highest point on the Parkway and take in beautiful views!
Max Patch
Max Patch RoadAllow plenty of time in your day to enjoy this 360 degree view!
Asheville Outdoor Center
521 Amboy RdKayaking and paddle boarding down the French Broad River
Zen Tubing
1648 Brevard RdTube down the French Broad River!
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveBeautiful historic building with many restaurants and shops
The North Carolina Arboretum
100 Frederick Law Olmsted WayBeautiful trails and a 10 minute drive from Airbnb
Great place to stroll and shop for various art. Also check out the restaurants and breweries!
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlGreat place to stroll and shop for various art. Also check out the restaurants and breweries!
Fun and entertaining way to spend your evening downtown!
23 locals recommend
Off the Wagon Dueling Piano Bar
22 N Market StFun and entertaining way to spend your evening downtown!
Great activity to tour around Asheville while enjoying a cold beverage!
51 locals recommend
Amazing Pubcycle
37 Biltmore AveGreat activity to tour around Asheville while enjoying a cold beverage!
City/town information
Excellent hiking in the Pisgah National Forest. Must see waterfalls and trails! Only an hour away!
232 locals recommend
Brevard
Excellent hiking in the Pisgah National Forest. Must see waterfalls and trails! Only an hour away!
Enjoy good food, shopping and breweries in Waynesville, NC! A close 35 minute drive away.
184 locals recommend
Waynesville
Enjoy good food, shopping and breweries in Waynesville, NC! A close 35 minute drive away.
Great little town only 30 minutes away to spend an afternoon in. Outside Hendersonville are several apple orchards and great wineries!
283 locals recommend
Hendersonville
Great little town only 30 minutes away to spend an afternoon in. Outside Hendersonville are several apple orchards and great wineries!
Enjoy shopping, breweries, and fantastic restaurants in Black Mountain. Only a 30 minute drive!
268 locals recommend
Black Mountain
Enjoy shopping, breweries, and fantastic restaurants in Black Mountain. Only a 30 minute drive!
Unique city nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Asheville is filled with great restaurants, shops, breweries, and entertainment!
904 locals recommend
Asheville
Unique city nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina. Asheville is filled with great restaurants, shops, breweries, and entertainment!