ASHEVILLE EATS
Out to Eat in Asheville
All that Asheville has to offer in the way of great eats. Asheville is saturated (in a good way) with plenty of tempting food spots, with more popping up everyday. Below you'll find all of the great options I've personally tried and loved.
BRASILIA CHURRASCO STEAKHOUSE
26 E. WALNUT STREET. ASHEVILLE, NC
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As curated from their about section of their website the Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse is a unique, all you can eat “Churrascaria” located at 26 E. Walnut St. Featuring a full Salad Bar with over 25 items, Brazilian Hot Dishes and a “parade” of 16 different types of meats sliced at your table by our Gauchos.
Along with a full bar, they have a beautiful walk-in wine cellar with a fine selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California and of course, our famous Caipirinha Cart.
We thoroughly enjoyed our first time at Brasilia and absolutely recommend this as one of our top 10 dining experiences in Asheville, NC. The never ending meat options are mouthwatering. You cannot leave this place and still feel hungry. The grilled pineapple is an absolute must do!
THE OMNI GROVE PARK INN
SUNSET TERRACE
290 MACON AVENUE. ASHEVILLE, NC
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Our trip to the Sunset Terrace at the Omni Grove Park Inn was exquisite to say the least. On top of the world renowned food and wine, are the breathtaking views. The picture attached to this article is the exact view as seated at a table in the Sunset Terrace. If you do plan to visit this dinning accommadation at the Grove Park Inn make sure to check the website, as it is only open at certain times of the year. Make sure to make your reservations well in advance if you wish to catch the sunset. This is a very popular spot in Asheville, NC. When we planned our visit I checked the expected time of sunset using a weather app and made sure to be seated approximately 30 minutes prior to that time.
ROCKY'S HOT CHICKEN SHACK
1455 PATTON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC 28806
3749 SWEETEN CREAK RD, ARDEN, NC
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Rocky's Hot Chicken Shack is the place to be if you love spice and comfort foods. As one of Asheville's locally owned haunts, you'll find it dripping in Asheville culture while maintaining its link to Nashville, TN style chicken. Not one for spice? No worries you can select the Honey or Mild option for a chicken packed in flavorful perfection. With two locations it's perfect no matter where you decide to stay during your time in Asheville, NC
FRENCH BROAD CHOCOLATE LOUNGE
10 SOUTH PACK SQUARE
ASHEVILLE, NC 28801
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Located in beautiful Pack Square, no doubt the heart of our downtown, you'll find one of Asheville finest dessert cafes. They offer drinking chocolates, coffee, truffles, cakes, brownies, cookies, just to name a few. It really is the picturesque location for work and play. Stop by and taste all they have to offer while you enjoy some people watching from Pack Square. Even better, they've now opened an actual chocolate factory located at 821 Riverside Drive, Suite 199
Asheville, NC where you can take tours of how their chocolate is made, while also enjoying the things they make right before your eyes. Tours last approximately 45 minutes and cost $12 per person and run Monday thru Saturday at present.
WILDFLOUR BLUE BAKERY
113 N MAIN ST, WAYNESVILLE, NC
127 MAIN STREET, CANTON, NC
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Though not in Asheville, one of my favorite places to visit is WildFlour Blue a locally owned bakery. With two locations in Canton and Waynesville they are easily accessed via I-40 West. Trust me this bakery is worth the drive. From the moment I tasted the Bearwaters Brewery Beer Cupcake I was sold. Located in the heart of Waynesville and Canton both locations are located on Main Street giving it the perfect down home feel. Treats baked daily in house leave the most pleasing aroma. In addition to baked goods, they offer coffee and ice cream. In need of baked goods for a party, wedding, or business occasion they are the premier bakery, for all your baked good needs.
DUCK DONUTS
182 MERRIMON AVE, ASHEVILLE, NC
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Though Duck Donuts is part of a chain of stores that was initially started in Duck, NC it is a very intriguing type of donut. They are made to order right in front of you with a vanilla cake donut. From there you can fully customize your order or pick from a menu of delicious options. From a French Toast donut to a Blueberry Pancake option you will not be disappointed. They also offer a variety of coffee options as well as bottle drinks.
