Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Asheville / Western North Carolina

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Asheville / Western North Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Ascot Club Restaurant

5.0

5 (64)

$30 and under

American

Waynesville

About the restaurant

Located inside the clubhouse, The Ascot Club Restaurant is a boutique restaurant and bar featuring seasonal menus from Chef Paul Young, weekly specials, and of course delicious food! Guests can enjoy their meal inside the clubhouse or sitting outside on the terrace during beautiful mountain view sunset.

Top review

LeslieVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Great food, wonderful atmosphere and outstanding service from Tessa and Kyra. We love going to the Ascot club for dinner.

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Experience

Holiday Brunch Buffet

Experience

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Newman's Restaurant

5.0

5 (557)

$50 and over

American

Hendersonville

About the restaurant

We are a farm to table fine dining restaurant in an elegant setting with fabulous views of the surrounding mountains. The 4-course price fixed dinner menu ($95.00 per person, tax and gratuity not included) and 3 course brunch menu ($45.00 per person, tax and gratuity not included ) that changes monthly and focuses on regional seasonal ingredients many of which come from our organic garden. Aaron Edwards is extraordinarily gifted in the culinary arts. Each item on every plate is uniquely prepared in an innovative way to deliver maximum sensual pleasure in both taste and appearance. With our friendly professional servers, incredibly beautiful setting and amazing food this is way more than fine dining. It's a true dining experience! Our Menu changes monthly based on what is available and in season at the time. Feel free to call us anytime and we can tell you exactly what is on the menu for that week.

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Kevin

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Warm, friendly and beautiful inn with elegant dining. Greeted by a roaring fire and relaxing atmosphere. Everyone there goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable.

The Gamekeeper

4.9

4.9 (3420)

$50 and over

American

Boone

About the restaurant

You haven't fully experienced the Blowing Rock, NC region until you've dined at The Gamekeeper. It's a true gourmet restaurant with an engaging blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm.

Famous for an evolving menu that blends the traditional with the exotic, The Gamekeeper features a selection of perfectly prepared game plus a range of continental and American entrees.

Acclaimed chef and owner Ken Gordon brings tremendous warmth and skill to the table treating you more as friends than guests. You'll experience a meal to remember that includes fine wines, decadent desserts, and a generous serving of personal attention. You'll leave happy and impressed with a desire to return soon!

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Tom

Dined 3 days ago

Another excellent meal at The Gamekeeper. Delicious meats and sides along with great ambiance.

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4.9

4.9 (1767)

$50 and over

American

Banner Elk

About the restaurant

Artisanal Restaurant is open seasonally from May-October end. Contemporary American Fine Dining in a rustic yet elegant environment. Innovative and progressive thinking in a farm to table approach, only working with the highest quality ingredients. This warm environment offers the best food and wine with excellent service. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Private dining room adjacent to the wine cellar available for events. The only available menu is a pre-fix style, with 5-6 choices per course, $105/ guest plus a service fee. We do not offer a kids menu however kids prepared to order off our pre-fix menu are welcome. Our Dress Code is Business Casual. Collared shirts are required, jackets are preferred but not required for men. No shorts, distressed jeans, hoodies, hats, or sandals/flip flops. Please dress comfortably for the weather for outside seating. For our Allergy policy and menu choices, please go to artisanalnc.com

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Ivy

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Amazing experience from the time we pulled up and until we left. The food, service and ambiance was incredible! Can’t wait to come back.

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Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

4.8

4.8 (1392)

$50 and over

American

Highlands / Sapphire

About the restaurant

Sometimes the magic of sharing a table with friends over fabulous food and wonderful wine can be elevated by a place. Canyon Kitchen has that impact. Canyon Kitchen uses local produce and organic selections from our own community gardens and the surrounding area to source our creative Appalachian cuisine. Our multi-course menu is offered a la carte and will change regularly, sometime daily, and is enhanced by an extensive wine list and fresh, seasonal cocktails. A $40 corkage fee will be charged for bottles up to 750ml.

We recommend that all parties arrive 30-45 minutes before their reservation to take in our beautiful meadow. Reservations are subject to a $25 per person credit card hold that will only be charged if you cancel within 24 hours of reservation.

20% service charge is added automatically to each check to be distributed amongst our front line staff. We thank you in advance.

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WalterVIP

Dined on Nov 2, 2024

Delightful evening Food was creative & delicious Service was excellent without being smothering Setting & space special Wine list extensive

Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.8

4.8 (6300)

$31 to $50

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Sunset Terrace is our iconic upscale classic restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine with an emphasis on hand cut steaks, seafood and regional favorites and an award winning wine list. Taste signature cocktails paired with popular dishes from the lobster cobb salad to the chilled seafood platter. Located on the outdoor terrace of the 100 year old Main Inn, enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Executive Chef, Enrique Galan and Chef de Cuisine Joel Mauck craft delectable dishes to be enjoyed with a setting and experience that you will always remember.

The Sunset Terrace is an eleven-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, most recently in 2024.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

Dress accordingly to the weather.

Top review

Kathy

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Always a lovely experience on the Terrace. All 4 of us had a great meal.

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4.9

4.9 (79)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Hendersonville

About the restaurant

Burntshirt Vineyards presents the Vintner's Table Restaurant and Wine Bar at our Hendersonville, NC location. The on-site restaurant offers fresh and exciting farm-to-table dishes emphasizing local ingredients to accompany our award-winning wines. We offer wine + dine pairings monthly, wine flights and slushies! We are family and pet friendly, and can accommodate parties of all sizes! We encourage larger groups to visit us for all your celebrations to come! We offer full table and bar service inside the Vintner's Table dining room with servers and a host who manages seating and reservations. When you reserve on OpenTable or phone, you have the option to choose the location of the reservation (dining room, outside patio or tasting room); service is based on seat location. The Tasting Room is first to serve non-reserve guests.
Contact us directly at 828-230-3455 or vintnerstable@burntshirtvineyards.com. Groups of 30 or more must contact events@burntshirtvineyards.com for reservations.

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MichalVIP

Dined on Nov 25, 2024

It was beautifully decorated for Christmas. The server was attentive without hovering. The food was fantastic with large portions.

Rocky Face Tavern - Springdale Resort

4.9

4.9 (358)

$30 and under

American

Canton

About the restaurant

The Rocky Face Tavern at Springdale Resort has become one of Western North Carolina's favorite destinations. In the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, under the shadow of Cold Mountain with sweeping views of the Rocky Face Mountain, our upscale casual dining experience will soon become your favorite choice for a night out! Under the direction of Page and Sid Truesdale, Haywood County natives, they have created a menu of Southern favorites and serve them in an ambiance that is both inviting and captivating. When you visit the Smoky Mountains, be sure to make your reservation!

The Tavern is a short walk from the parking area, if you need assistance getting into the restaurant, please call 828-220-4938.

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Pennie

Dined 3 days ago

I had the flounder sandwich and it was excellent. The room was decorated and very appealing and inviting with a fire and wonderful view of the grounds. There is a patio and plan to visit in the spring and sit outside. Everything was well done and definitely recommend. A beautiful drive through Cruso from Waynesville.

The Silo Cookhouse at The Horse Shoe Farm

4.8

4.8 (439)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Hendersonville

About the restaurant

Farm to table food & drink on the majestic grounds of The Horse Shoe Farm! We believe in communal dining and intentional hospitality. Open 7 days a week! Breakfast 8-10a | Lunch 12-3pm | Dinner 5-8:30pm.

The Silo Bar is open Sunday to Wednesday from 12-9pm and Thursday to Saturday from 12-10pm. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to enjoy a beverage, game room, bonfire and sweeping Mt. Pisgah views! Please make your reservation time at the time you would like to be seated for dinner. **GF/V/Kids Menu Options available upon request.

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Neil

Dined 4 days ago

All of the hype I had read about the Silo................became fact! It's outstanding. Went with friends for drinks, appetizers, entrees and desserts. All 5 star. From welcome when opening the door to a high five on exit, it was great. The rib eye, greens, and cookie are to die for. It's not cheap but it's decent value for your dollar.

Madison's

4.8

4.8 (2335)

$31 to $50

Southern

Highlands / Sapphire

About the restaurant

A Wine Spectator award-winning restaurant since 2005 with “Best of“ awards since 2008, Madison's wine list features an extensive wine cellar. Madison’s sommeliers help with selections. Please contact madisonsreservations@oldedwardsinn.com with any inquiries.

All reservations are for inside Madison's only. Seating outdoors in the Wine Garden or Rooftop Terrace is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Custom celebration cakes may be ordered for the table. 24 hours notice is required. Outside cakes may be served for a $35 cakeage fee.

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Matt

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful experience, delicious food and drink, and very welcoming

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