Lisa's Guidebook
East Asheville (Airbnb is located in this area)
This restaurant is no more than 4 minutes drive from our home. We've only heard good things other than the prices are a bit high.
87 locals recommend
Copper Crown
1011 Tunnel RdThis restaurant is no more than 4 minutes drive from our home. We've only heard good things other than the prices are a bit high.
Delicious local coffee shop that roasts their own coffee. It is about a 4 minute drive from our home. My drink of choice is an iced mocha breve with one pump vanilla and yes, I am a coffee snob:)
14 locals recommend
PennyCup Coffee Haw Creek
6 Beverly RdDelicious local coffee shop that roasts their own coffee. It is about a 4 minute drive from our home. My drink of choice is an iced mocha breve with one pump vanilla and yes, I am a coffee snob:)
Okie Dokies Smokehouse
2375 US-70About 10 minutes East of us. Great local BBQ.
Super delicious local favorite! Our favorite ice creamery hands down!
73 locals recommend
Ultimate Ice Cream Company
195 Charlotte StSuper delicious local favorite! Our favorite ice creamery hands down!
Original Craft Brewery of Asheville. Has a great outdoor space with live music and food trucks. Check their website for event info.
349 locals recommend
Highland Brewing Company
12 Old Charlotte HwyOriginal Craft Brewery of Asheville. Has a great outdoor space with live music and food trucks. Check their website for event info.
Downtown Asheville
Cúrate
13 Biltmore AvePosana Restaurant
1 Biltmore AveFarm Burger Asheville
10 Patton AveFarm to Table. Great burgers.
The Orange Peel
101 Biltmore AveGreat local music venue.
Pack Square
80 Court PlazaCenter of downtown and place for many events and festivals.
Great local brewery in the South Slope Brewery District. Indoor and Outdoor seating.
331 locals recommend
Burial Beer Co
40 Collier AveGreat local brewery in the South Slope Brewery District. Indoor and Outdoor seating.
Buxton Hall Barbecue
32 Banks AveVortex Doughnuts
32 Banks AveYummy local doughnuts! Get there early for the best selection!
Grove Arcade
1 Page AveBeautiful Historic building. Nice shopping and food here.
Green Man Brewery
27 Buxton AveGreat local brewery
Little Bee Thai
45 S French Broad AveAuthentic Thai food. Very good!
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe AvePizza and beer. Great local favorite
A few of my previous guests have raved about the food here and they have excellent online reviews. Someday we will get there to try it:)
76 locals recommend
Red Ginger Dimsum & Tapas
82 Patton AveA few of my previous guests have raved about the food here and they have excellent online reviews. Someday we will get there to try it:)
West Asheville Foodie Recommendations
Great Food, atmosphere, and location in West Asheville. They have outdoor seating.
89 locals recommend
Gan Shan West
285 Haywood RdGreat Food, atmosphere, and location in West Asheville. They have outdoor seating.
Excellent food, pastries and coffee. They have a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy.
156 locals recommend
OWL Bakery
295 Haywood RdExcellent food, pastries and coffee. They have a nice outdoor seating area to enjoy.
BimBeriBon
697 Haywood RdYummy eclectic food that is very unique.
Unique and delicious made-to-order donuts but they do have limited hours so check ahead before you go.
231 locals recommend
Hole Doughnuts
168 Haywood RdUnique and delicious made-to-order donuts but they do have limited hours so check ahead before you go.
Our personal favorite Taco place in Asheville. Great options for all diets.
440 locals recommend
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside DrOur personal favorite Taco place in Asheville. Great options for all diets.
River Arts District (RAD) Food and Artist Scene Recommendations
The RAD is host to over 200 Artist's Studios. If this sounds overwhelming we'd highly recommend Asheville Art Studio Tours. We love that their tours are artist led and that they introduce you to the RAD in an intimate way. They also offer Experience Tours if you are interested in not only appreciating great art but making it.
Nourish & Flourish
26 Sweeten Creek RoadDelicious juices that will give weary travelers a nutritious boost.
12 Bones Smokehouse RIVER
5 Foundy StThe most well known BBQ in Asheville.
Wedge at Foundation
5 Foundy StGreat local Brewery. 2 locations in the River Arts
Great central location in the River Arts. Food options are great as well.
71 locals recommend
Ultra Coffeebar
242 Clingman Ave ExtGreat central location in the River Arts. Food options are great as well.
11,000 square feet full of unique furnishings from around the World. And it happens to be where I work😉
Sunnyside Trading Co.
27 Foundy St11,000 square feet full of unique furnishings from around the World. And it happens to be where I work😉
Nice gallery and usually will see local glass blowers working in the shared space.
Level 42 Gallery & Studio
47 Foundy StNice gallery and usually will see local glass blowers working in the shared space.
New Belgium Brewing Company
21 Craven StBeer tours for the beer lovers. Great view.
The Grey Eagle
185 Clingman AveGood food and good music venue. Local favorite.
Daniel McClendon Fine Art
349 Depot StGreat local painter/artist. In the original Nabisco building.
Good spot in the River Arts. Also a nice parking lot there as well.
17 locals recommend
Pink Dog Creative
342-348 Depot StGood spot in the River Arts. Also a nice parking lot there as well.
Beautiful space! Great retail space and shared glass blowing studio.
36 locals recommend
North Carolina Glass Center
140 c Roberts StBeautiful space! Great retail space and shared glass blowing studio.
This is by far some of the best and most unique food we've had in Asheville.
41 locals recommend
RosaBees
27 Foundy StThis is by far some of the best and most unique food we've had in Asheville.
Off the Beaten Path
These local favorites offer quality and charm without the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Taco Temple
132 Charlotte StYummy local tacos!
Known for great breakfast and coffee. Parking can be a little tough at times. Great hidden gem
87 locals recommend
Liberty House Coffee and Café
221 S Liberty StKnown for great breakfast and coffee. Parking can be a little tough at times. Great hidden gem
One of two locations. Super delicious ice cream! Our favorite!
73 locals recommend
Ultimate Ice Cream Company
195 Charlotte StOne of two locations. Super delicious ice cream! Our favorite!
Very nice place for a cocktail and food. Just happens to be next to the Ultimate Ice Cream too!😁
6 locals recommend
The Waterbird Asheville
197 Charlotte StVery nice place for a cocktail and food. Just happens to be next to the Ultimate Ice Cream too!😁
We haven't tried this place yet, however, several locals have told us it's their favorite restaurant so it must be good:)
589 locals recommend
Nine Mile
233 Montford AveWe haven't tried this place yet, however, several locals have told us it's their favorite restaurant so it must be good:)
Near The Biltmore Estate
While there is food available on the Biltmore Property, these options are close by and set in the adorable Biltmore Village.
Adorable, comfortable restaurant with affordable yet delicious food.
65 locals recommend
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café in Biltmore Village
6 Boston WayAdorable, comfortable restaurant with affordable yet delicious food.
This is definitely a local favorite, it's not my favorite but a popular choice.
155 locals recommend
Corner Kitchen
3 Boston WayThis is definitely a local favorite, it's not my favorite but a popular choice.
Blue Ridge Parkway - Hikes and Scenic Overlooks
This hike offers the most breathtaking views of any hikes we've tried. It took us about 1 hour up to the knob where all the views are. Make sure you bring rain gear as rain is a common occurrence here.
168 locals recommend
Black Balsam Knob
Art Loeb TrailThis hike offers the most breathtaking views of any hikes we've tried. It took us about 1 hour up to the knob where all the views are. Make sure you bring rain gear as rain is a common occurrence here.
This hike is just under 30 min drive from our home and has stunning stone steps, ancient trees and a 360 degree viewpoint. It takes our family about 30 minutes to hike up to the top.
143 locals recommend
Craggy Pinnacle Hike
3641 Blue Ridge PkwyThis hike is just under 30 min drive from our home and has stunning stone steps, ancient trees and a 360 degree viewpoint. It takes our family about 30 minutes to hike up to the top.
This is one of the most photographed places along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hike is really beautiful too. It is a 2 hours drive from our home...if it were closer we'd probably hike it often. Giant boulders, small streams, and epic long range views make this a very memorable spot.
82 locals recommend
Linn Cove Viaduct
3218 Blue Ridge PkwyThis is one of the most photographed places along the Blue Ridge Parkway. The hike is really beautiful too. It is a 2 hours drive from our home...if it were closer we'd probably hike it often. Giant boulders, small streams, and epic long range views make this a very memorable spot.
This State Park is a bit expensive but the views are quite spectacular and the wildlife habitats are fun to see.
204 locals recommend
Grandfather Mountain State Park
This State Park is a bit expensive but the views are quite spectacular and the wildlife habitats are fun to see.