J. Benjamin’s Asheville guidebook
Neighborhoods
Hipster, eclectic and always lot's of fun. You will find many local favorites in this area. Great street art and murals.
214 locals recommend
West Asheville
Hipster, eclectic and always lot's of fun. You will find many local favorites in this area. Great street art and murals.
Artsy, quirky and offbeat. This area has some of the best local art galleries, artist workshops and graffiti. Located along the French broad river and with several access points to the water. The famous Stay Weird Asheville Silo is locate here.
700 locals recommend
River Arts District
3 River Arts PlArtsy, quirky and offbeat. This area has some of the best local art galleries, artist workshops and graffiti. Located along the French broad river and with several access points to the water. The famous Stay Weird Asheville Silo is locate here.
Largest concentration of Breweries in Asheville, great for brewery hopping. You will find favorites like Funkatorium, Burial Beer, Catawba, and Greenman Brewery. Check out Eurisko for a more local, laid back vibe.
75 locals recommend
South Slope Brewing District
Largest concentration of Breweries in Asheville, great for brewery hopping. You will find favorites like Funkatorium, Burial Beer, Catawba, and Greenman Brewery. Check out Eurisko for a more local, laid back vibe.
Food scene
Creative Hawaiian/Japanese cuisine with great cocktails and a fun vibe. They have unique cocktail parings with their large dessert list.
41 locals recommend
RosaBees
27 Foundy StCreative Hawaiian/Japanese cuisine with great cocktails and a fun vibe. They have unique cocktail parings with their large dessert list.
Delicious, top notch food with great service. Creative new American cuisine with French and Asian influence. They have a great wine selection and cocktail list. The owner Sean Piper often greets you at the door and is extremely kind and welcoming. Me and My wives favorite restaurant in town.
92 locals recommend
Jargon
715 Haywood RdDelicious, top notch food with great service. Creative new American cuisine with French and Asian influence. They have a great wine selection and cocktail list. The owner Sean Piper often greets you at the door and is extremely kind and welcoming. Me and My wives favorite restaurant in town.
Excellent, classic New York family style Italian. Exactly what you imagine an American Italian restaurant to be like. Their food is top notch and their dishes are "generously" sized. Great wine selection and fun ambiance.
91 locals recommend
Vinnie's Neighborhood Italian
641 Merrimon AveExcellent, classic New York family style Italian. Exactly what you imagine an American Italian restaurant to be like. Their food is top notch and their dishes are "generously" sized. Great wine selection and fun ambiance.
They have a great wine and cheese selection. The owners are always eager to help and provide you with all of their expertise. They bake their own baguette bread daily. Don't miss it!
17 locals recommend
South Slope Cheese Co
11 Southside AveThey have a great wine and cheese selection. The owners are always eager to help and provide you with all of their expertise. They bake their own baguette bread daily. Don't miss it!
They bake great bread and cakes for special occasions. They provide bread to many local restaurants in the area. The vibe is laidback and the staff always seem to be having a great time working there. Don't miss their breakfast sandwiches!
19 locals recommend
Geraldine's Bakery
840 Merrimon AveThey bake great bread and cakes for special occasions. They provide bread to many local restaurants in the area. The vibe is laidback and the staff always seem to be having a great time working there. Don't miss their breakfast sandwiches!
Popular Spanish tapas restaurant. Plan to order 3-4 dishes per person and share. It's a fun way to eat!
They have a chef tasting menu with wine paring as well. Great wine selection. Make sure to reserve ahead of time.
518 locals recommend
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AvePopular Spanish tapas restaurant. Plan to order 3-4 dishes per person and share. It's a fun way to eat!
They have a chef tasting menu with wine paring as well. Great wine selection. Make sure to reserve ahead of time.
Delicious empanadas and great Spanish wine selection. Stop by for a quick bite while you walk around town. Great European vibe. Make sure to try their Sangria!
18 locals recommend
La Bodega by Cúrate
Delicious empanadas and great Spanish wine selection. Stop by for a quick bite while you walk around town. Great European vibe. Make sure to try their Sangria!
Great modern American food fare in Biltmore Village. Perfect to visit right before or after visiting the Biltmore House. Ask for Patio seating if its a nice day out! Good for lunch or dinner.
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayGreat modern American food fare in Biltmore Village. Perfect to visit right before or after visiting the Biltmore House. Ask for Patio seating if its a nice day out! Good for lunch or dinner.
Mehfil
Excellent authentic Indian food in downtown AVL. Low key dinning but delicious.
Excellent multi course meal in the south slope area. With a focus on fermentation techniques reflected in both their dishes and drinks. Beautifully decorated and a lot of fun. Close to many other bars and restaurants in the area.
13 locals recommend
Cultura
147 Coxe AveExcellent multi course meal in the south slope area. With a focus on fermentation techniques reflected in both their dishes and drinks. Beautifully decorated and a lot of fun. Close to many other bars and restaurants in the area.
Bars and Breweries
Beautiful bar, great cocktails. Their brunch is also not to be missed. They have outdoor seating.
203 locals recommend
Sovereign Remedies
29 N Market StBeautiful bar, great cocktails. Their brunch is also not to be missed. They have outdoor seating.
Cool cocktail bar with an old speakeasy feel. Do not miss if you like drinking Gin, they distill their own!
77 locals recommend
Antidote
151 Coxe AveCool cocktail bar with an old speakeasy feel. Do not miss if you like drinking Gin, they distill their own!
Fun Place with a great ambiance. Great for cocktails, small bites, creative desserts and Hookah. Good place to start or end the night with a group of friends. Does not take reservations.
24 locals recommend
Crave Dessert Bar
41 N Lexington AveFun Place with a great ambiance. Great for cocktails, small bites, creative desserts and Hookah. Good place to start or end the night with a group of friends. Does not take reservations.
Sightseeing
Beautiful scenic drive and very close to town. Great views in whatever direction you choose to drive to. Some Places to stop by include the Folk Art Center, Mt Mitchell, The arboretum, Craggy gardens, Graveyard fields, etc. Perfect during the Fall and early Spring
757 locals recommend
Blue Ridge Parkway
3884 Blue Ridge ParkwayBeautiful scenic drive and very close to town. Great views in whatever direction you choose to drive to. Some Places to stop by include the Folk Art Center, Mt Mitchell, The arboretum, Craggy gardens, Graveyard fields, etc. Perfect during the Fall and early Spring