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South Asheville Restaurants

The dining fare ranges from casual but tasty Mediterranean cuisine to martinis and 18-ounce steak along the waterfront. This area, with close proximity to Asheville Regional Airport and Biltmore Estate, boasts a mix of both casual and upscale restaurants.
Eat a brunch of beautifully-presented gourmet southern cuisine like shrimp, andouille sausage and grits on a porch studded with white columns.

Sample Chinese food at one of the first restaurants to eliminate all use of MSG and which also offers an extensive vegetarian menu.
South Asheville's restaurants cater to a wide variety of tastes and moods.

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131 Main Restaurant
Conveniently located in Biltmore Park, 131 Main redefines fresh with cuisine that bursts with flavor and an interior that seamlessly combines the modern with the elegant. 131 Main offers its patrons the freshest ingredients possible. In fact, all meat and fish are purchased daily by our expert staff. An open French-style cooking suite allows patrons to look on as our chefs prepare their culinary masterpieces. While we will always bow to the wishes of our patrons, our wine steward has worked in collaboration with our culinary team to create recommended pairings of food and wine sure to celebrate every flavor. Thanks to its scenic view of Biltmore Park Town Square, 131 Main is the ideal place to meet, to greet and, most of all, to eat.

828-651-0131
308 Thetford St.
Asheville, NC 28803

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Apollo Flame Bistro *****(Highly Recommended)
Voted 15 years as "the best" in food, quality, prices, and service (Mountain Xpress or Asheville Citizen-Times).

Try our famous Greek salads, pizzas, pastas, subs, and Greek specialties. Family owned and operated since 1974.

828-274-3582
485 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

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Biltmore Coffee Traders
Offering convenient location near Biltmore. Quick & easy drive-thru. In-house fresh roasted coffee. Homemade quiche, fresh baked cookies, cakes, pies muffins & bagels. WI-FI connection.

828-277-9227
518 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

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Black Forest Restaurant *****(Highly Recommended)
A beautifully decorated, large chalet with seven dining rooms and a large cocktail lounge with a fireplace. Family owned and operated.

828-687-7980
2155 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704

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Chef in Motion
One of a kind restaurant! Simple breakfast sandwiches, killer burritos, homemade Oreos and great vegetarian items.

The lunch menu offers homemade soups, sandwiches, salads and other specialties you'll need to taste.

828-350-8999
57 Victoria Road
Asheville, NC 28803

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Forest Blue Restaurant
Forest Blue Restaurant and Lounge is a haven for foodies and vinophiles alike, offering a diverse wine list, along with innovative twists on classic American dishes. The restaurant boasts an upscale-casual atmosphere that is inviting without pretension. Fresh local produce is a staple of most menu items and can be accompanied by local favorite beers and wines in the cellar. A relaxed ambiance, full service bar, and a private dining room for your special events await you at Forest Blue.

828-505-7055
900 Hendersonville Rd., Ste 201
Asheville, NC 28803

Frankie Bones Restaurant & Lounge
At Frankie Bones, snappy sounds, leather booths, an award-winning menu and great service are the recipe for an experience to remember. Featuring American-Italian cuisine, an extensive wine list and martinis shaken tableside.

828-274-7111
2 Gerber Road
Suite 101
Asheville, NC 28803

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Iannucci's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant
Iannucci's is a family-owned and operated authentic Italian pizzeria and restaurant. Iannucci's has been serving the south Asheville area for 25 years.

828-684-5050
1981 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

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Ichiban Japanese Steakhouse

828-252-7885
2 Hendersonville Road
Asheville, NC 28803

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Little Pigs BBQ - McDowell Street
Barbecue restaurant and takeout.

828-254-4253
384 McDowell Street
Asheville, NC 28803

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Moose Cafe *****(Highly Recommended)
The Moose Cafe is located next to the Western North Carolina Farmer's Market. It's unique location allows the Moose Cafe to feature fresh, local vegetables daily. Warm, scratch made biscuits are there to greet every customer along with a signature apple butter. Southern favorites from chicken and dumplings to smoked BBQ to buttermilk fried chicken are among the many home cooked meals offered on the menu. The Moose Cafe has been featured in "Southern Living Magazine", has been recognized in "Where the Locals Eat", and has also been mentioned by many local TV stations as well as in local newspapers! The Moose Cafe is a must if you are in Asheville!!

828-255-0920
520 Brevard Road
Asheville, NC 28806

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Pomodoros Greek & Italian Cafe
Pomodoros is a full service restaurant that provides an extensive wine list, a full bar, catering, and friendly service. Offering three separate menus of diverse and innovative dishes, drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean region of Greece and Italy. Focus is on using fresh ingredients of the highest quality. Our cuisine pairs regional traditions of Greece and Italy with the diverse culinary talents of our chefs. "The basis of each dish is always in the tradition of the region, but the ingredients guide the way to new delights as well as old favorites." We use only the finest oils that have 0 Trans-Fats and are not partially hydrogenated. We believe that wine is an integral part of your meal.That is why we have created a comprehensive list of over 140 wines that cater to every palate. We offer over 2 dozen wines by the glass. Visit our Web site to view our menus, wine list and to make reserations at either of our Asheville locations.

828-299-3032
1070 East Tunnel Road, East Asheville
Asheville, NC 28805

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Sagebrush Steakhouse
A Texas roadhouse-style restaurant, serving steaks, chicken, salads and sandwiches. Peanuts on the floor, smiles at the door.

828-684-5049
2250 Hendersonville Road
Arden, NC 28704

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Southside Café
This casual, cozy dining experience offers a full menu that includes such favorites as crab cakes, potato and onion crusted sea bass with lemon caper beurre blanc, and daily chef's specials.

828-274-4413
1800 Hendersonville Road, #6
Dingle Creek Crossing
Asheville, NC 28803

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