The two appetizers we ordered were heavy with bread, which we didn’t realize when we ordered. What was disappointing for us was the texture and flavor, or lack of flavor, with the food. Fresh ingredients and creative food combinations are what you’ll find here. This place also had a small menu like Jargon which I prefer. The menu looked great, and the ambience inside was also nice. Rhubarb was the only restaurant we weren’t thrilled about afterwards. It boasts a farm-to-table dining experience. This restaurant is located in downtown Asheville. I personally felt like it was worth the expense. It is pricey, so know that before booking. The kitchen is open, too, which is very cool to see everyone grilling and plating food. I’m pretty sure we ate without speaking, the food was that good. ![]() Then…we both ordered lobster, crab and scallops served on a big, wooden cutting board. Lobster Trap was one of the best seafood dinners I have ever had. A lot of places offer seafood on their menu, but not everyone knows how to cook it. We have a thing for seafood, and a super huge thing for lobster. We enjoyed a few shareables, some delicious cocktails, and then our entrees. I love restaurants like this, you know that what you’re getting was hand-crafted and FRESH. The bar was tiny, but made exceptional drinks!! Their chef promotes using local seasonal ingredients, so what was on the menu last week may not be this week. The vibe there was lively and full of energy, everyone was having a great time. We went in February of 2021 and it was full. You should definitely make a reservation well in advance to get a table. Be sure to make a reservation, even for breakfast…We’re not the only humans who think this place is spectacular! #GoThere 3. cheesy grits, southern-style eggs benedict, blueberry pancakes. We had breakfast in Asheville on Valentines Day here, it.was.wonderful. My first experience with Tupelo Honey was in Atlanta and I’ve been hypnotized by its foodie-greatness ever since. I know that’s a lot (of food), but my point is…you can do that here □ It’s all good, so why not order what you want? We have been known to order an extra entree just because we HAVE to. If you are looking for thick french toast, smothered in bacon pieces and candied walnuts, oh…and smothered in maple syrup and dripping with butter, and maybe stuffed with cream cheese, with a side of fried chicken and buttermilk waffles…Tupelo is your place. Tupelo HoneyĪnytime we are in the South and there is a Tupelo Honey close by, we go…. My favorites were the fried green tomatoes and the biscuits with the Espresso Red Eye Gravy □ Biscuit Head has multiple locations in Asheville….We need some of these in Illinois! #GoThere 2. ![]() There was more food than we could eat…we also ordered quite a bit to sample as much as possible. The menu is simple and perfect…I hope you can plan a delicious breakfast or lunch with a plate full of their homemade biscuits and finger-lickin’ toppings and sides. This was a foodie experience, one that I hope to do again in the near future. I am happiest when we are vacationing in the South eating all day long. ![]() They have a laundry list of delicious sides like Fried Chicken, Sriracha Maple Sausage, and Fried Green Tomatoes….is your mouth watering yet? This is my Food, and the South are my people. ![]() It was hard to decide which ones we wanted. These biscuits aren’t JUST biscuits…they come smothered with amazing gravies – 5 gravies to choose from, actually. Their tagline is “Put Some South in Your Mouth”….and I was sold. Honest reviews only! I am no food critic, just a suburban mom of 4 who truly enjoys food cooked by others….such a treat! I believe in telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth…and if I recommend it, I stand behind it. Five restaurants and four #GoThere recommendations… Are you ready to book some reservations? Our List of Asheville Foodie Experiences: Our list of Asheville restaurants took us 2 days to figure out. When we go anywhere, the restaurant list is a dedicated evening strategy session… we take it very seriously. I think mostly because I covet the break I get when someone else is doing the cooking □ I love trying new food, new flavors, new cocktails, all of it.
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