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Asheville, NC
Best Lunch (Restaurants)
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Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company |
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675 Merrimon Ave, Asheville 28804 • 828-254-1281 |
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Description:
At first glance, this restaurant/brew pub/movie theater never fails to attract attention. From the metallic, oddly curved exterior to the enormous, purple gorilla, first-time patrons often wonder just what to expect. Inside, the sparse, gently used decor is the perfect backdrop for the restaurant's extensive selection of locally crafted microbrews and eclectic menu. Diners can choose from a variety of salads, quesadillas, sandwiches, pastas and pizzas, each named after movie and television icons. The local favorite is Popeye's Spinach burger, a savory spinach patty with grilled onions, mushrooms, and cheese. There are also a variety of gourmet pizza selections as well as a create-your-own pizza option and a wide variety of crusts and sauces from which to choose. Two movies play nightly on the big screen, and selections change weekly. |
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Bistro |
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1 Approach Rd The Biltmore Estate, Asheville 28803 • 800-411-3812 |
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BILTMORE AREA. Filled with light and warmed by a wood-plank ceiling, charming Bistro has an open kitchen at its heart, and diners can catch glimpses of everything good coming out of its bounds. Amid wrought iron and touches of greenery, they treat themselves to duck cassoulet, potato-crusted grouper, grilled lamb chops, and pecan-crusted mountain trout. Pork, chicken, and steaks can also be had, and at lunch, hot sandwiches, salads, and brick-oven pizzas are also at the ready. |
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Bistro 1896 |
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7 Pack Square SW, Asheville 28801 • 828-251-1300 |
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DOWNTOWN. Rich with visual interest and warmth, Bistro 1896 is a delightful destination for both food and drinks. Its American cuisine gets a kick in the pants from creative chefs, who ply diners with all sorts of fabulous fare. At brunch, the bounty includes Banana French toast, Cibatta Breakfast Pizza, and Smoked Salmon Benidict. A Bloody Mary menu consisting of their popular varieties of the cocktail is also available. Plus, a Pack Square location and outdoor seating give patrons a terrific vantage point for checking out the local foot traffic. |
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Blue Ridge Dining Room |
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290 Macon Ave Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa, Asheville 28804 • 800-438-5800 |
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GROVE PARK INN. If you're looking for an impressive place to dine, the Grove Park Inn is one of the area's finest establishments. Sophisticated diners appreciate the elegant affair, which is set against the backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains. A wall of windows lets you take in the scenery as you enjoy rack of lamb, a hearty Appalachian Paella, and Drunken Salmon with white cheddar grits. The restaurant is also known for its Friday night seafood buffet, Saturday evening prime rib buffet, and an exceptional Sunday brunch. |
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Burgermeister's |
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697 Haywood Rd, Asheville 28806 • 828-225-2920 |
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WEST ASHEVILLE. When you come across a topnotch burger joint, you can be pretty sure that the beef is going to be excellent and the toppings broad. But, you don't usually expect fresh-made salads, hot and cold sandwiches and a variety of vegetarian offerings. That's the way Burgermeister's likes to shake things up. Burgers are spiced with everything from Jamaican jerk seasoning to guacamole, jalapenos, bleu cheese, and even Guinness. Healthy oils and ingredients are standard in all preparations, but you're on your own with the milkshakes and homemade chocolate chip cookies! |
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Carmel's Restaurant and Bar |
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1 Page Ave Grove Arcade, Ste 129, Asheville 28801 • 828-252-8730 |
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DOWNTOWN. Owned and operated by two sisters, Carmel's boasts multi-pronged appeal, offering weekly live music, terrific outdoor seating, and fantastic cuisine that capitalizes on local ingredients and a judicious hand in the kitchen. Take, for instance, grilled lamb loin with a dijon demi-glace, or look to pan-seared sea scallops with mushroom ravioli to sate your hunger pangs. Other possibilities include an 10-oz. hand cut strip steak with grilled romaine and grape tomatoes, herb-marinated pork tenderloin or hoisin-glazed St. Louis ribs. |
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Charlotte Street Grill And Pub |
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157 Charlotte St, Asheville 28801 • pub 828-252-2948 |
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Whether you're in the mood for just drinks or for a full dinner, Charlotte Street Grill and Pub is your place. The reasonably priced, traditional American menu includes pastas, burgers, steaks and seafood. Some say the atmosphere in the dining room alone is the reason to come here. The room boasts dark wood walls and features deep, red velvet booths. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Chelseas Cafe & Tea Room |
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6 Boston Way Biltmore Village, Asheville 28803 • 828-274-4400 |
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Located in Biltmore Village, Chelsea's is a quaint little dessert place tucked away in a gift shop. Here you can find a unique gift for a lady, French and European antiques, wonderful desserts, fancy foods and even a proper English tea. |
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User Rating: 10 / 10
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Deerpark Restaurant |
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1 Approach Rd The Biltmore Estate, Asheville 28803 • 800-411-3812 |
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BILTMORE AREA. With its graceful summerhouse furnishings and walls of windows, this appealing restaurant is a far cry from its humble barn origins (albeit architect-designed). No, Deerpark is now all about eating well and eating much. Its widely-applauded brunches, in fact, attract folks in droves, and even moreso because they're buffet affairs. As you browse the stations, choose your favorites from among dishes like biscuits and gravy, poached salmon, hand-carved prime rib, waffles, omelets, and plenty of salads, vegetables, and desserts. Quite a way to fortify yourself against a busy day. Biltmore Estate admission may be required. |
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Doc Chey's Noodle House |
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37 Biltmore Ave, Asheville • 828-252-8220 |
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DOWNTOWN. This popular Atlanta-based noodle joint enjoys comparable appeal in downtown Asheville, and it's pretty certain that you'll have to wait for a seat if you don't go early. Serving a wide variety of Asian-themed dishes, Doc Chey's offers large portions at incredibly reasonable prices. Thai coconut chicken soup makes for a wonderful appetizer, as do the shrimp rolls. Main courses include everything from Szechuan vegetables to Vietnamese vermicelli and udon noodles. Broths, tinged with fresh herbs, are flavorful and ideal for slurping. |
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