Best Nightlife in Asheville

"Tupelo is one of the busiest and most popular restaurants, especially their downtown cafe. Known for locally-sourced ingredients, Tupelo has southern cuisine and offers brunch all day. If you didn’t make a reservation in time and cannot eat Tupelo Honey’s Southern Shakshuka in person, definitely add them to your Asheville takeout and delivery list."

"Chicken & Sweet Potato Waffles with eggs and fruit from @tupelohonecafe is on point!. Credit: @shanebecton. The Tupelo Honey Cafe comes steeped in Southern charm."

"Housed in an endearingly austere space, Burial Beer Co.’s main taproom looks like a repair shop that’s been retrofitted with barrels and twinkling lights. But it’s also one of the most exciting and inventive breweries in South Slope, offering a vast and varied selection of styles. IPAs typically occupy a lot of space on the draft lines, in multiple variations and flavor profiles, like fruit-forward triple IPAs and oat-based imperials."

"Burial is one of our favorite breweries in town because not only do they have a ton of great brew on tap but they also have some great seating options. Besides a bunch of picnic tables, some of which have umbrellas, there’s even an old vintage truck out back that’s been made into some fun, unique seating. Beer to try: Surf Wax IPA"

"Okay, so maybe it’s not historical, but beer is part of Asheville’s culture and has been for some time. Check out the brew scene in Asheville with stops at some of the most notable breweries around the city. Highland Brewing Company is worth a stop as the first brewery in Asheville."

"White Duck Taco got its start in the River Arts District and has proven itself among the best of Asheville’s food scene. They’ve expanded as well to include two more Asheville spots and across state lines in Tennessee and South Carolina. We’ve bounced around the menu a bit at White Duck Taco, but know their Pork Belly Taco and Fish Taco are worth it for first-timers."

"White Duck has a taco so popular, the owners trademarked it: their Bangkok shrimp taco. The counter-order design, small footprints and a la carte menus all help keep White Duck affordable for locals on lunch break and tourists who want a quick meal between sightseeing stops. Individual tacos can be ordered at prices starting at $3.50."

"White Duck is a trendy a la carte taco shop where you can mix and match all sorts of eclectic tacos. First off, start with their chips and queso – the best app!. If your visit falls during the winter, be sure to try out the Southwest corn chowder soup."

"The brewery is located at the Hi-Wire production facility and has a lot of tables inside the building along with a great outside seating area. The brewery doesn’t serve food but there was a food truck in the parking lot that had a great selection. With plenty of room inside for kids and outside this is a great family brewery destination."

"Cozy lighting and atmosphere make this enticing cafe a good bet when you want a meal with flavors beyond the status quo. The kitchen at the funky New American restaurant uses fresh, locally-grown, organic ingredients to create outstanding "urban world" dishes. What this means is a menu that sifts through global cuisines and then presents their best dishes."

"Farm-to-table cuisine didn’t come any fresher than Farm 255, the Athens GA-based restaurant run by the Full Moon Farms and Moonshine Meats collectives. Though that influential eatery shut its doors for good in 2013, its legacy lives on in sister restaurant Farm Burger. The fast casual concept was launched in 2008 by Farm 255’s Jason Mann (an organic farmer & rancher) and restaurant industry vet George Frangos."

"Farm Burger, located in a great location in downtown Asheville, may be a tad more pricey than the other restaurants mentioned. The burgers are in the $7-10 range, but it’s the beer that gets you. Nothing is tastier than a cool local brew alongside your burger and fries!"

"Starting with one of the best restaurants in town – vegetarian or not – Plant is an upscale, dinner-only vegan hotspot that captured Ashevillians’ hearts when its doors opened in 2011. The intimate space has garnered all kinds of praise in its seven years of operation, including a nod in January 2018 in Thrillist’s list of “The 21 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in America.” Expect an eclectic, small menu with a few unfamiliar ingredients that may just take your taste buds to places they haven’t been before. Reservations recommended."

"Plant is Asheville’s upscale vegan restaurant; don’t be alarmed by the fact that it uses “vegan” and “vegetarian” interchangeably. Using local and mostly organic produce, Plant is always reaching into the global pantry for ideas: a tofu bibimbap that nods to the Korean one-bowl meal sans the egg; seitan chile con “queso”; and a lasagna cruda with watercress pesto and slow-dried tomato. Its menu features some mainstays whose ingredients and flavors change with the season."

"Our absolute favorite dedicated vegan restaurant in Asheville, Plant serves up entrees, tapas, appetizers, desserts, and delicious cocktails. Plant marks their menu for where you can make gluten-free substitutions. Reservations are recommended via phone."

"Clayton from Knox Road Tripper introduced us to Papa’s & Beer, and now, we cannot stay away. With multiple locations across Asheville, this is the perfect Asheville takeout restaurant for burritos. A family-run business, they boast of Authentic California-style Mexican cuisine."

"I should have taken a picture but let me just say they are so delicious. Love the variety of... (828) 255-2204Order online"

"All of Ginger’s Revenge’s ginger beers are naturally gluten-free and are made with 95% organic ingredients. Grab a flight filled with their fruity and spicy ginger beers."

"829 Riverside Dr Suite 100, Asheville, NC 28801Phone: (828) 505-2462. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Ginger’s Revenge (@gingersrev)"

"Or you can head to Asheville's South Slope neighborhood where you'll find several breweries, including Burial Beer Co. (the city's first nano-brewery), Green Man Brewery, the Funkatorium (a barrel house and sour tap room associated with Wicked Weed Brewing), Twin Leaf Brewery, and more."