Best Restaurants, Must Try Places in Mount Mitchell

"Tupelo is one of the busiest and most popular restaurants, especially their downtown cafe. Known for locally-sourced ingredients, Tupelo has southern cuisine and offers brunch all day. If you didn’t make a reservation in time and cannot eat Tupelo Honey’s Southern Shakshuka in person, definitely add them to your Asheville takeout and delivery list."

"One of the best restaurants in Asheville is Tupelo Honey Cafe, a fan favorite for in-store and patio dining. The restaurant has revived the delicious Southern foods and traditions that are rooted in North Carolina’s history. All of the recipes are made with responsibly-sourced ingredients, providing guests with healthy and delicious meals."

"Housed in an endearingly austere space, Burial Beer Co.’s main taproom looks like a repair shop that’s been retrofitted with barrels and twinkling lights. But it’s also one of the most exciting and inventive breweries in South Slope, offering a vast and varied selection of styles. IPAs typically occupy a lot of space on the draft lines, in multiple variations and flavor profiles, like fruit-forward triple IPAs and oat-based imperials."

"Burial is one of our favorite breweries in town because not only do they have a ton of great brew on tap but they also have some great seating options. Besides a bunch of picnic tables, some of which have umbrellas, there’s even an old vintage truck out back that’s been made into some fun, unique seating. Beer to try: Surf Wax IPA"

"The Blue Ridge Mountains and barbecue go together like pigs in mud, so consider 12 Bones Smokehouse one prize hog, with fall-off-the-bone ribs and more. Set along the French Broad River next to Wedge Brewing's second successful hotspot, the restaurant focuses on meats that are smoked low and slow over select hardwood, then tucked into sandwiches or served as platters. Ribs are offers as three-rib tasters, half-racks (six) and a full rack of a dozen."

"What makes Carolina barbecue unique is its sauce, which tends to be mustard-based and tangier than the ketchup-based sauces found elsewhere. At 12 Bones Smokehouse, they serve up different homemade rib flavors daily. As a bonus, most of the items on the menu are gluten-free, too."

"A line out the door at most places usually means that it’s good, and this was amazing. The line moves fast which was great. And pulled chicken sandwich was..."

"My husband and I went to Jetti Rae's for the first time and we were very pleased with the service and of course the food was fantastic."

"This is where fresh seafood is thoughtfully prepared in ways that honor its delicate flavors and textures. This is where fun, food and hospitality abound and where the oysters are always fresh. Raise a glass, crack a claw, shuck a shell, and lift a fork to the best that their domestic oceans, rivers and lakes have to offer."

"From Business: Old school take-out pizzeria attached to French Broad Brewery's new tap room. We take pride in serving up traditional pizza, calzones, stromboli, homemade garlic…"

"One of the reasons why Asheville has a lively vibe is thanks to the city’s talented buskers. From 10 am to 10 pm most days, a variety of musicians create Asheville’s soundtrack. One of the city’s most famous buskers is Abby the Spoon Lady, one of the few professional spoon players in America."

"Benne on Eagle at the Foundry Hotel serves modern soul food in the spirit of New Orleans’ Dooky Chase Restaurant and Harlem’s Red Rooster– but with it’s own unique, elevated, location-specific flair. We love their upscale Sunday Brunch, which captures the flavors and vibrancy of Asheville. The restaurant, moreover, uses fresh, seasonal ingredients to pay homage to the rich African-American culinary traditions that once thrived in The Block."

"From the Asheville restauranteur that gave us, Rhubarb, Chef John Fleer’s Benne on Eagle is focused on revitalization. Located in a neighborhood known as The Block on Eagle Street, the businesses surrounding Benne on Eagle used to be the areas more vibrant area in the 1960s and 1970s. The neighborhood started to decline in the 1980s and now, thanks to many businesses like Benne on Eagle, the area is starting to breathe life again."

"Chef de cuisine Ashleigh Shanti takes everyday recipes, like gumbo, fried catfish, and spoonbread, and elevates them into extraordinary dishes, presenting familiar flavors in exciting new ways. Try a hand-crafted cocktail with your dinner, too. Vegetarian options available."

"The Folk Art Center in east Asheville showcases the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts of the Southern Appalachians. Guests may browse the Eastern National bookstore, Blue Ridge Parkway information desk, three art galleries, a library, and a craft shop. Don’t miss the fascinating live craft demonstrations offered daily in the lobby!"

"Our personal favorite was Over Easy Cafe, a delicious southern comfort food joint with incredible savory dishes. We had some amazing Bloody Marys there as well, in case that’s your thing."

"Head over to the Over Easy Cafe on Broadway, which serves up comfort food in a casual setting. They're open 7 days a week from 8 a.m."

"Your visit to the Biltmore Estate may seem like perfection, but it’ll be that much better if you stop by the onsite ice cream parlor. Drawing inspiration from the original Biltmore Dairy Bar, this quaint establishment serves delectable Winky Bar Sundaes. Don’t feel discouraged if you notice a long line when you arrive."