Special and romantic nights out in Asheville hit different. Think cozying up next to crackling fireplaces, breathing in fresh mountain air on stunning rooftop vistas, and immersing yourself into our ever-evolving food culture. Table for two, please!
Omni Grove Park Inn
Make a dinner reservation at the classic spot for date nights in Asheville, the Omni Grove Park Inn Sunset Terrace, one of the only places in town where you can dine while watching the sun set behind the western mountains. Their food has earned the AAA Four Diamond Award 18 times, so prepare for a delicious meal. While the Sunset Terrace has the most romantic vibes, our social media fans also gave high marks to the other three restaurants at The Omni Grove Park Inn: Blue Ridge, Edison, and Vue 1913.
Zambra
Share small plates at Asheville’s original tapas restaurant in an amber-lit setting creating a feast for the senses at one of the most romantic spots in town. Reserve one of the tables in the back for a more private dining experience and share a bottle from the extensive wine list. Zambra was featured as one of America's Most Romantic Restaurants by Travel + Leisure magazine.
Cucina24
Experience the tastes and flavors of Italy without traveling the distance. Cozy up in the intimate, dimly lit Cucina24 and feel like you’re dining in Rome. Share one of their thin crust pizza creations or choose from other classic Italian dishes that taste like nonna prepared them. Now that’s amore!
Biltmore
Experience a candlelight dinner on the 8,000 acre Biltmore Estate at Bistro, The Dining Room at the Inn or Deerpark Restaurant. Biltmore's chefs create incredible meals using locally sourced meat, fish and vegetables grown right on the Estate. Keep in mind that to dine on the Estate you must purchase a ticket, be a guest at the Inn or Village Hotel or be an annual passholder—but we promise it's worth it.
Bouchon
The French know romance. So where better to dine than an authentic French bistro? Order the Les Moules Frites and experience fresh mussels steamed in local beer with lusty monk mustard and butter. Bouchon serves it with a side of French fries (of course).
Plant
Don't let the word "vegan" scare you. Even die-hard omnivores love this restaurant which serves up flavor-sophisticated, scratch-made food in an intimate candlelit dining room. Try the vegan cheese plate, and be sure to save room for dessert for the peanut butter "cheesecake"—made with a cocoa-almond crust and a peanut-pretzel brittle.
Red Stag Grill
Set the mood with Red Stag, a rustic-modern restaurant with warm, intimate lighting serving European comfort food with a Carolina twist inside the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Biltmore Village.
Posana
Dine al fresco in the heart of downtown with a view of historic Pack Square Park. Posana’s seasonal menus, cozy patio, and warm welcoming dining room make for an ideal date night dinner. Each dish packs amazing flavor and the restaurant only uses unprocessed ingredients.
Rhubarb
Savor farm-to-table meals prepared by five-time James Beard Award Finalist, Chef John Fleer. Relax and unwind over a glass of wine inside this beautiful contemporary American eatery in the heart of downtown Asheville.
Limones
Get cozy at Limones, where chef and owner Hugo Ramirez brings an innovative combination of his native Mexican and French-influenced California cuisine to Asheville. Toast your love with a cocktail and churros after you eat your fill.
Honorable Mentions
- Tupelo Honey - Let the conversations and cocktails linger at the restaurant that pioneered Asheville’s farm-to-table movement.
- Sovereign Remedies - Soft light and candles create an inviting space to enjoy some of the city's best mixed drinks as well as meals with all local and organic ingredients.
- Corner Kitchen - Southern food with an urban twist is served out of a 109-year-old house in historic Biltmore Village.
- Glass Onion - Housemade, Southern food made with locally-sourced ingredients complete with a cozy atmosphere in Weaverville.
- Que Sera - Atlantic ocean delicacies served in a comfortable atmosphere in Black Mountain.
- Salsa's - A sexy, casual vibe with originally recipes drawn from Caribbean and Latin American traditions. See a full list of romantic Latin restaurants.
