Best Dinner Places to Eat in Blue Ridge Mountains

"Dark wood floors, muted yellow walls, bistro tables topped with flowers and additional sidewalk seating give this eatery upscale appeal. The kitchen serves tantalizing breakfasts such as New Orleans-style French toast, sweet potato pancakes and omelets with complimentary hot biscuits all day. Dinner options include shrimp and grits, nutty fried chicken with mashed sweet potatoes, and a veggie plate that might include organic honey-glazed carrots, marinated grilled tofu or candied ginger cornbread with peanut butter."

"Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles with eggs and fruit from @tupelohonecafe is on point!. Credit: @shanebecton. Ever had pecan-pie French toast?"

"The folks at Burial Beer invite beer drinkers to partake in experimental beer drinking. They implement new recipes and tweak their old ones until they’re perfect. Make sure you go on the weekend– they nearly always have a special release!"

"Despite being a bit morbid with its name and décor, Burial Brewery offers up good beer and a great place to enjoy it. Their outdoor patio is small but enjoyable for an afternoon of beer tasting."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. To ferments, we cheers. And to the spring moon, we feast."

"White Labs is a yeast company and a premium supplier to craft breweries. At this new Asheville location, it added something not included at other outposts in San Diego and Boulder: a kitchen. The menu is full of elemental fermentation."

"Zen Sushi provides one of the top sushi values in and around Asheville. The quality is high, and the cost is low for sushi not in the grocery case."

"This outpost of the international restaurant group has sizzled its way to the top of the red-meat venues in Asheville. It may be a chain, but...Read More"

"Haywood Common is a farm-to-table style restaurant that sources their ingredients locally. The relaxed atmosphere at this West Asheville spot is an ideal spot for a romantic night out. Serving New American style food and seasonal options, Haywood Common has something for every taste—they are even vegetarian-friendly!"

"West Asheville hot spot Haywood Common serves seasonal, Appalachian-grown comfort food that’s some of the best in Asheville. Their Thai Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and rustic, skin-on french fries are absolutely insane. So is the grass-fed burger and sensational cast-iron cornbread."

"Grove Arcade has everything boiled into one spot, with local artists and galleries mixed in. This historic building was one of America’s first indoor shopping malls and has stuck around for nearly 100 years, like many places in Asheville. Whether you shop inside or grab a bite out on the street, stopping by the Arcade is definitely one of the best things to do in Asheville."

"Another architectural jewel, the unique Grove Arcade combines Art Deco, Italian Renaissance, and Gothic elements. Instead of leveling the foundation, Grove Arcade’s designers decided to follow the natural topography instead, a very noticeable feature when walking the shopping center’s sloping marble hallways. Grove Arcade, 1 Page Avenue, Asheville, NC, USA, +1 828 252 7799"

"One of those old historic buildings that survived is the Grove Arcade. It dates back to 1929, and today is home to unique restaurants and shops, most of which sell things made in North Carolina."

"Pretty sure I was not eating beef or chicken in the dish I ordered. My God I took 2 bites and had to trash it. I wouldn't feed this to my dog."

"Although the situation is starting to improve, a lot of the discussion about Greenways in Asheville has thus far been about dreams and politics. However, the city has begun a multi-year, multi-million dollar project under the Asheville Greenways Master Plan which, if it gets funding and community support, will eventually offer a minimum of 29 miles of multi-use trails through 14 corridors. The greenways will connect to parks, rivers, and even long distance regional trails such as North Carolina's Mountains to Sea Trail and planned Buncombe County greenways."

"You will find all the traditional flavors you love and some newer, fun flavors, like cinnamon bun, dreamsicle, and green apple. There are dipped cones and more toppings than you can count, so that you can create your own original ice cream masterpiece!. This place also makes homemade nostalgic desserts, such as funnel cakes, beignets, shaved ice, and much more!"

"A post shared by Asheville Eats & Drinks🍻🌮🔥 (@ashevilleeatss). 10th Muse Comfort Foods offers caffeine, donuts and ice cream at their shop on Patton Avenue west of downtown Asheville. You'll love their amazing creations including bubble waffle ice cream sundaes, milkshakes, funnel cakes, fried oreos and coffee latte shakes."

"What we love most: Maybe it’s because this place is only a stone’s throw away from where we live (a key workability factor if you’re too lazy to drive or hate wasting time getting places), but we love love love The Waterbird. We both gave this place 5 perfect stars for its vibes. We love their Cubano coffee and the fact that you can literally stay here all day because they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner (and they have a full cocktail bar)."

"If you want to hang out at an Asheville cafe where you can get hand-crafted coffee beverages in the morning, a tasty sandwich for lunch, and high-end cocktails at happy hour, The Waterbird is what you’re looking for. This cafe-bar in North Asheville manages to do it all well. The cappuccinos and Cubanos are top-notch."