1. The Orange Peel
9.3
101 Biltmore Ave (Hilliard ave.), Asheville, NC
Rock Club · Downtown Asheville · 57 tips and reviews
Visit North Carolina: Most of the shows here are general admission, so come early to claim your spot. Once the show starts enjoy the intimate vibe and exuberant dancing of your fellow fans.
Jocelyn Dugan: Laura Marling on 6/9/2012. Amazing live set- can't wait to see her again! The Orange Peel is a great venue for small, intimate shows.
Chris Files: The staff are friendly and helpful, lots of local brew on tap with very reasonable prices. Sound system is awesome!! Very warm and intimate venue.
2. Zambra
7.9
85 Walnut Street (Turn off Haywood St b/w Malaprop's and Mobilia), Asheville, NC
Tapas Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 43 tips and reviews
Tanya Triber: Always delicious, a favorite date night destination. Don't miss the chick pea dish - delish!
Nancy Hankins: Every thing is good at Zambras! Wonderful place for a girls night out or a romantic evening.
Lindsay Plunkett: Soup, sautéed chickpeas, honey-butter turnips with mash, chicken sausage, wine
4. L'Ecluse a Bouchon
8.4
62 1/2 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC
French Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 20 tips and reviews
Simone M.: The poutine is awesome (I had goat cheese and bacon added), as are their regular herbed fries. The hot dog was great too, love the crusty baguette as a bun. Fairly kid friendly.
ty hallock: Nicoise is Tuna and Olives. Get the sandwich or salad. Brilliant combo.
Danielle L.: Chicken pesto crepe is great!
9. Pack's Tavern
8.3
20 S Spruce St (at Marjorie St), Asheville, NC
Pub · Downtown Asheville · 88 tips and reviews
Meghan McGee: Good for dates, decent beer selection, lively, casual atmosphere
Todd Lamphere: Chicken fingers are very good and fresh. Can't go wrong with fish and chips. Good beer selection too.
Michelle Viera: Excellent Food and Awesome Beer Selection
14. Limones
8.6
13 Eagle St (biltmore ave), Asheville, NC
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 53 tips and reviews
Sally Crosswell: Awesome Lobster Nacho’s! Liked the atmosphere!
Corey Glaser: Margarita Caliente - best drink I've ever had! Fresh muddled berries, lime, and a touch of Habanero... and of course tequila.
Patti Digh: Dinner here is one of my favorites in Asheville. Great food, atmosphere, and service. And the caliente margarita (or any of their margaritas) - superb!
Todd Major: Love their oatmeal porter, black mocha stout, and thunderstruck coffee porter !
Visit North Carolina: Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, Highland Brewing Company brews the finest and freshest ales in the Southeast.
Dave Olverson: In the winter, their Cold Mountain seasonal brew cannot be beat! They have the whole brewery give their input on what spices to use each year, so it is always different, and always delicious.