The Lobster Trap is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

1. The Lobster Trap

8.4
35 Patton Ave, Asheville, NC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 29 tips and reviews

Ron R.Ron R.: Great seafood bratwurst and the best lobster bake...mmm

Bob M.Bob Moore: A great place to eat in Asheville. The lobster was awesome & the Caesar salad out of this world. Maggie is a fantastic waitress and a beautiful person.

Lee F.Lee Fulmer: Everything I tried was really good! Lobster roll, lobster alfredo, lobster mac n cheese. It's safe to say you should definitely get something with lobster!

Limones is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

2. Limones

8.6
13 Eagle St (biltmore ave), Asheville, NC
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 53 tips and reviews

Lynn M.Lynn Meola: Margarita Caliente is incredible. Try the Ceviche and you can't go wrong with the Tequila Lime Beef Tacos if they are on the menu. Menu changes weekly but food is excellent.

Naomi L.Naomi Lambert: Sea scallops with sweet potato and bacon hash was fabulous. Avocado with smoked salmon app also excellent. Pork burrito was disappointing, bland and uninteresting.

Sally C.Sally Crosswell: Awesome Lobster Nacho’s! Liked the atmosphere!

Tupelo Honey is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

3. Tupelo Honey

8.8
12 College St, Asheville, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 239 tips and reviews

Kacey M.Kacey Murphy: Delicious: Recommend the Shrimp and Grits and Pecan Pie.

Nick J.Nick Jones: The Shrimp and Grits are great!

Mike M.Mike Martoccia: Had maple butter salmon, fried chicken, spicy Mac and cheese, BBQ egg rolls, and sweet potato pancake. All 10/10

Bouchon French Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

4. Bouchon French Bistro

8.9
62 N Lexington Ave, Asheville, NC
French Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 39 tips and reviews

ty h.ty hallock: Monday night is 1/2 price wine and $14 all you can eat mussels!

heather m.heather mosrie: My favorite place for girl's night out! Start with a bottle of red, the pate maison, some escargot and then perhaps the trout or the all you can mussels! Do save room for the African Queen, ya heard

Lisa P.Lisa Pertee: Love! Mussels are perfection. Definitely will be back for a visit! It is worth the stop and price for authentic French

Red Lobster is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

5. Red Lobster

8.1
139 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC
American Restaurant · 19 tips and reviews

Denise W.Denise Withers: Come try the all you can shrimp

Judy C.Judy Crompton: Endless shrimp is awesome!! The server Paula and Megan are the best!!

Hollie S.Hollie Shelton: The clam chowder is really good and of course the biscuits!

Corner Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

6. Corner Kitchen

8.9
3 Boston Way (All Souls Crescent), Asheville, NC
Café · 77 tips and reviews

Leah B.Leah Belue: Absolutely wonderful! I strongly recommend the crab and corn chowder, it's to die for!

Haley W.Haley Williams: Fried oyster salad is incredible as are the mimosas!

Rhea W.Rhea W.: Trout with sweet potatoes and Peppered tenderloin were awesome! The steak melted in my mouth! Oyster appetizer was great!

Mayfel's is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

7. Mayfel's

8.3
22 College St, Asheville, NC
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 70 tips and reviews

Mark M.Mark Molinyawe: Don't miss the Creole Crab Burger and the beignets.

Frank H.Frank Hecker: Excellent French toast, shrimp and grits. Cole slaw somewhat bland, I'd try the sweet potato fries if I came again.

Brad S.Brad Simpson: Seafood Étouffée and shrimp and grits are amazing.

Chestnut is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

8. Chestnut

7.8
48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
American Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 36 tips and reviews

Jonathan R.Jonathan Robinson: Everything here is delicious, and the catfish and the charcuterie plate stand out. But you really can't go wrong...

Roy C.Roy Chin: The lobster bisque is out of this world

Miranda L.Miranda Lamison: Salads & sliders are great for lunch. Steak & fish items at dinner are to die for. Items on thier lunch & dinner menu change daily. EVERYTHING is made in house and provided from local distributors.

Cúrate is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

9. Cúrate

9.1
13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Spanish Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 119 tips and reviews

Amy B.Amy Boehman-Pollitt: Amazing! I had the octopus & the squid sandwich, which melted in my mouth and the eggplant, yum! Get reservations, they book weeks ahead, or go for lunch and sit at the bar.

Larry R.Larry Roberts: The spinach salad is a must to start followed by mushrooms and the lamb skewers, the pulpo (octopus) and then the egg plant drizzled with honey to finish. All of the above are to die for.

Wael H.Wael Hazzazi: Get the crispy bread with tomatoes, the octopus with potato puree, and the shrimp with sliced garlic 👌🏼

White Duck Taco Downtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

10. White Duck Taco Downtown

8.0
12 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Taco Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 46 tips and reviews

Kelly M.Kelly Maddy: Best fish taco I've eaten in my whole life.

Pedro T.Pedro T: Buffalo chicken and fish tacos were my favorites - great mix of powerful favorites. They went great with the nice creamy queso, too!

jason p.jason p: Crab taco was fantastic. Rest that we tried were average, but get the crab.

Oyster House Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

11. Oyster House Brewing Company

8.7
625 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Bar · 12 tips and reviews

Drexler M.Drexler McStyles: The fried catfish and red beans & rice are mighty fine, as is their chicken sandwich. Oyster stout to help wash it all down and youre all set. Some of the best food in W. Asheville

Soo Y.Soo Yoo: Best bloody mary.. there are oysters in it probably.

Jason S.Jason Shope: Simple, great seafood and great in-house micro brews.

Posana Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

12. Posana Cafe

8.8
1 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Café · Downtown Asheville · 43 tips and reviews

Eric B.Eric Buhi: Great restaurant! Everything was delicious, but be sure to try the vegetable tempura, shrimp ravioli, and the roasted fingerling potatoes.

Tony Z.Tony Zeoli: Maine lobster omelette is delicious! Try a Vanilla Cream Soda!

Debbie C.Debbie Cohen-Moll: Go for the lobster omelet, kale salad, and de la louisine!!!

Early Girl Eatery is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

13. Early Girl Eatery

8.5
8 Wall St, Asheville, NC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Asheville · 139 tips and reviews

Lisa F.Lisa Frame: Always check the specials. The pan fried mountain trout is a must!

Maher J.Maher Jabr: The shrimp and grits are a must have. Don't forget to top it off with some of their smoked habanero hot sauce.

Justin K.Justin Kulovsek: Amazing food - shrimp and grits are great!

Mamacita's is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

14. Mamacita's

8.1
77 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Asheville · 31 tips and reviews

ty h.ty hallock: Try the Baja fish taco (get them to add beans and rice) for a very affordable meal.

Robert D.Robert Dirscherl: Get the fish taco. Try it with pico, fresh jalapenos, cilantro and baja sauce.

Christina L.Christina Lor: Fish taco w/ fruit salsa, chimichurri, roasted peppers, cilantro, lime, baja sauce. Love the Veggie Mama and Citrus Tofu.

Sunny Point Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Seafood in Asheville.

15. Sunny Point Cafe

9.2
626 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC
Breakfast Spot · 146 tips and reviews

Rimple P.Rimple Patel: Shrimp and grits and the huevos are a must!

Carolyn V.Carolyn Vitti: Had the special Lobster Scramble with fontina and ricotta...FANTASTIC!!! Biscuits are amazing too :-)

SammyT A.SammyT AKA"Da Bull": Shrimp and Grits, chicken and waffles