The Best Places To Eat:
During my time as a Car Service Driver, I have discovered through talking with the Tourist (passengers) the best restaurants for your dining experiences. I have not personally eaten at all the restaurants I will be recommending; however, these are the ones that the passengers have shared with me as being superior in many ways. If I have personally eaten at any of the ones I mention, I will share my experience as well. Of course, this is not to infer that an establishment not mentioned is of poor quality in any way. The absence of mention simply means that I have no knowledge of the restaurant in general. In addition, if I know a restaurant is not up to excellent standards, I will not mention it either. My goal is to uplift the high quality restaurants without being negative in any way. I hope this will take some of the guess work of choosing a place to dine and make your stay in Asheville greater than expected. If you have eaten at any of the restaurants mentioned or even ones not mention, please let us know your dining experience by using the contact form below. Thanks.
Early Girl
8 Wall Street, Asheville, North Carolina, 28801 (828) 259-9292
www.earlygirleatery.com
Monday
7:30am-3:00pm
Tuesday-Friday
7:30am-9:00pm
Saturday and Sunday
9:00am-9:00pm
Breakfast served all day.
Every passenger I picked up (whom had eaten there) said the food was excellent and the wine was reasonably priced. They serve a menu that is partly vegetarian and the other part is for the meat lovers. By the way, at Early Girl, meat is called "a protein selection". So please, when ordering meat refer to it as such. Would I recommend this restaurant? Based on passenger's response, I would give it 5 stars for Quality, Portions, Price, Atmosphere, and creativity. Give them a try. You won't be disappointed.
Bistro 1896:
Located: 7 peak Square, Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-251-1300
They serve everything from oysters to burgers... to mountain trout to rack of lamb. I haven't had many people that have eaten here: however, the few that I have had raved about the food, service and atmosphere. I would say, this place is a definite on your dining experience. As further details come in, I will update you on more information. In the mean time, go there at let me know. Thanks.
From Their Website:
Discover an Asheville landmark and local favorite! Located on historic Pack Square, with plenty of patio seating overlooking the neo-gothic Jackson Building and I.M. Pei's resplendently modern Akzona Building, Bistro 1896 is the perfect spot to linger over that second bottle of wine. Bistro 1896 offers innovative American cuisine with a decidedly chic twist. Menu favorites include starters such as oysters on the half shell and fried green tomato napoleon, and entrees like the cajun and polenta stack and stuffed beef tenderloin. Menus change seasonally.
The Laughing Seed Cafe:
Located: 40 Wall Street, Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-252-3445
This is an unbelievable vegetarian restaurant. I have picked up many people that have eaten here and everyone is extremely impressed with the food, prices, portions, quality and the chef's creations. Even the meat lovers that dine here are greatly satisfied and so impressed with the menu. Dining here is a must for every Asheville tourist (VEGETARIAN OR NOT). You won't be disappointed... FOR SURE! I give them 5 stars for everything.
From Their Website:
Quality and creativity have always been the driving forces behind the Laughing Seed’s eclectic international approach to vegetarian dining and this has led to our popularity with vegetarians and meat-eaters alike. Local products, organic ingredients and a flair for global fusion combine to give our dishes a unique and satisfying character. We have been the recipient of numerous awards including Best Vegetarian Restaurant in WNC eight years in a row (as voted by the Asheville Citizen Times and the weekly Mountain Express), and been recognized by publications as diverse as Southern Living, Vegetarian Times, and the NY Times.
Rezaz:
Located: 28 Hendersonville Road, Asheville, NC (Just outside the Biltmore Estate Entrance / across from McDonald's)
Telephone: 828-2771510
If you like Mediterranean food, this is the place for you! The passenger's rave about this place. The food, the portions and the friendliness of the owners and staff, and more. The prices are absolutely reasonable for the amount of food you get. Go here ASAP. Enjoy the food and tell them that Tom Grandy recommended this place to you. I give them 5 stars for everything.
Chelsea's & the Village Tea Room
Located: 6 Boston Way (Biltmore Village by Biltmore Estate Entrance) Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-274-0701
I heard this place was great for a Lady's Day of pampering, service and just plain enjoyment. Have some wonderful tea and enjoy pastries, and good food. This is not the place to bring your "meat and potatoes" construction worker husband but it is a place of refinement and a place to spoil yourself. Give them a try!
Curras Dom
Located: 72 Weaverville Road, Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-253-2111
Don't judge a book by it's cover. Once a Subway shop, Curras has converted this establishment into a great Mexican Restaurant. From the outside it doesn't appear to be anything fancy; however, don't let that fool you! Oh! Did I say, Mexican food? I've heard talk about walnut sauces, Chicken Mole crepes and grilled lamb with pistachio mole and much more! As a Car Service, I have delivered Doctors and Lawyers to this restaurant whom are regular clients. Don't miss this one. Tell them Tom Grandy sent you.
Chef in Motion
57 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-350-8999
Asheville’s greatest secret, Chef in Motion is a house converted into a restaurant. I have driven by it many times and never noticed the establishment at 57 Victoria Road (by the hospital). One day, I picked up an attorney who came to Asheville on a legal matter. He arranged a pick up latter that afternoon at Chef in Motion. My first reaction was, “Chef in Motion… where is that?” That’s when I first learned of Asheville’s greatest secret. Although small, Chef Mo and his wife Brenda offer that personal touch that only a small restaurant could offer. When I arrived to pick up the attorney and take him to the airport, I found him sitting at a front porch table enjoying a wonderful lunch. He stated that “the food and people are fantastic there and the prices are unbelievably inexpensive.” I drove by there one morning (before they opened) and looked at the menu. The highest lunch meal was $7.00 and everything looked wonderfully creative. Dinner was by appointment only. This place looks like a winner! Give them a try. That’s “Chef in Motion” at 57 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC.
Savoy
641 Merrimon Ave. Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-253-1077
savoyasheville.com
Influenced by the Mediterranean, Spain, Latin and American recipes, this restaurant has been praised by many passengers; however, at this time, I don't have enough details to share with you. As more information comes in, it will be added here. In the mean time, "it sounds good". Go there and let me know. Tell them, Tom Grandy sent you.
Limones
Located: 13 Eagle Street, Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-252-2327
Heard it was good; however, that's all I can tell you at this time. As details come in, they will be published here. Try them and let me know. Thanks.
Located: 12 College St, Asheville, NC
Telephone: 828-255-4863
I heard this is a very good place with great food. I'm not sure what they are giving away in there but whenever I drive by there it's always crowded. Go in there and let me know (in the words of Marvin Gaye) "what's goin on." Thanks.
Located: 70 N Lexington Ave., Asheville,NC
Telephone: 828-225-8880
I've been very curious about this restaurant. I love good Indian food. I had a Indian gentleman in the Cab who was here for a business meeting and he asked about an Indian restaurant. I told him about Mela and he said he would visit the place. Upon taking him back to the Airport, I asked him about Mela's place and he said, "it was the best." Now Indians know good Indian food, spices and curries and this gentleman raved about the restaurant. Based on that praise, I think this place is a must if you like Indian food. So, Indian food lovers, "arise" and get to Mela ASAP. Let me know what you think. Tell them Tom Grandy sent you. I might add, I heard other good things about this place.
The Flying Frog
The Flying Frog Cafe
1 Battery Park Ave
Asheville NC 28801
828.254.9411
Many passengers have expressed a very favorable review of this establishment. On the basis of my passenger's statements, I would say that this place is a "must eat there" place. Go there! Tell them Tom Grandy (GrandyCo) sent you.
From Their Website:
The Flying Frog Cafe offers fine Continental, German and Urban Indian cuisine with boutique wines from around the world in an elegant atmosphere.
My Father's Pizza
110 Cherry St. Black Mountain, NC
Telephone: 828-669-4944
According to my passengers, this is a must on your traveling adventure. The food is great and the prices are very reasonable. In addition, if you think you can't get good New York Pizza in the south... you're wrong. My Father's Pizza is said to be the best. Check them out and let me know.
GrandyCo car Service will pick you up from any Asheville Hotel and take you to any of these Asheville Restaurants and bring you back again by appointment. So drink as much as you like and let us do the driving. Our fare is $25.00 each way (Asheville) and $30.00 each way (Black Mountain)or you can hire us exclusively for $59.00 per hour. Bring up to 6 people and have fun. Call for prices on larger groups.
Call Tom Grandy for Car Service Reservations: 828-273-3214
More Restaurants to Be Added. Information upgraded often.
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