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The Blackbird, Asheville, NC

The Blackbird

4.3
4.3
4160 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
**PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR THANKSGIVING MENU FOUND AT WWW.THEBLACKBIRDRESTAURANT.COM WILL BE THE ONLY MENU OFFERED ON THANKSGIVING DAY**

The Blackbird Restaurant is a Chef Owned Restaurant serving local, fresh ingredients. The Blackbird’s goal is to delight guests with cooking grounded in the traditions and ingredients of the Carolinas creating an unique and vibrant menu – New American with Southern Flares.

The menu features the seasonal best from local farmers, fresh catches from the coast of the Carolinas, incredible local micro-brews, specialty cocktails, and great wines from the around the world. Our menu changes seasonally to reflect the bounty of the area and the chef’s creativity. The Blackbird’s award-winning food, desserts and prompt service will impress you every time.

We are located in the heart of downtown Asheville, on Biltmore Ave. You can find us at the corner of The Aloft Hotel.

Parking Garage is located at the back on Lexington Ave. The first hour is free.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 254-2502
  • Website
    http://www.theblackbirdrestauraunt.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Michael Reppert
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant has an open floor plan, but we do our best to ensure you have space to yourself for a large party or event. Please email information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com for more information. The Blackbird will design just the right menu for the occasion and provide a relaxed and elegant environment.
  • Location
    47 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    Aston St
  • Parking details
    The ground floor of the Aloft Hotel is the entrance to the public parking lot. The rate is hourly. We are not a Hotel restaurant, but we are located in the same building with the Aloft.There is also parking on the street and several parking garages within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • A Blackbird Christmas - Chef Tasting Menu

    $125.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2024 only
    Join us at The Blackbird to celebrate the holiday by enjoying a 9 course chef-curated menu. The menu is $125 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity, and does not include bar items.

Menu

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What 4,160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird offers a diverse menu with locally sourced ingredients, catering to vegans, pescatarians, and carnivores alike. Guests praise its "wonderful food, atmosphere, and service," and the "best coconut cream cake I've ever eaten." Despite some mixed reviews on pricing and service, many find the dishes creative and delicious.

4,160 Reviews

  1. Wanda

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfortable, welcoming restaurant! Staff was very friendly and food was wonderful!

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  2. Laurie

    Charlotte

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a lovely Thanksgiving day lunch. Our server was excellent. The turkey was exceptional and so was the autumn soup (sweet potato bisque). However, the sides (green beans with fried? onions, dressing with gravy, Brussels sprouts, and mashed potatoes) were mediocre. Desserts were disappointing: coconut cake and a dry, flavorless bread pudding which came with hardly a teaspoon of creme anglaise. Overall, the meal was overpriced. The chef stopped by our table, a nice touch. Regarding interior design, furnishings & decor are functional but not interesting or particularly comfortable. The blackbird is celebrated in several pieces of art, & the Crow Bar is cleverly named. Knowing of the chef’s French training & that the restaurant received a Wine Spectator award last year, I had higher expectations.

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  3. Herb

    Western NC

    50 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    50 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server who just started back at work the evening we came was marvelous. She was friendly and on point with service. The Blackbird Cocktail was amazing! The Sweet Potato Soup was also delicious. The Steak Tartare lacked robust flavor but was OK. The scallop-shrimp risotto entre was excellent. The filet was tasty but more like a pot roast then a steak. Overall its a great experience and connected in the same building with 2 great hotel bars in the Aloft and Moxy. Start at one of the hotels and finish up at The Blackbird. Makes for a nice evening,

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  4. Tanya

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Cinnamon Challah with coconut was phenomenal. French press coffee was very good. Great place for great food and conversation. Overall environment was relaxing. 100% recommend this restaurant.

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  5. Lynn

    Western NC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    For the prices charged at Blackbird, I expect excellent quality and customer service. While the food was good, the service was only fair. I will probably go there only if my dining companions want to go. I am unlikely to suggest Blackbird myself.

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  6. Kellye

    Western NC

    38 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is always yummy. We appreciate that Blackbird always has several vegetarian options.

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  7. Melanie

    Denver

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious drinks and food! Absolutely recommend the Goat Cheese Corn Pie

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  8. Rudolf

    Western NC

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Jacob was the best! He’s worth the visit. Food was well seasoned, well presented and tasted excellent. Pleasant atmosphere. We’re locals and will return. This was only our second visit.

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  9. Reyn

    Washington DC

    73 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    73 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Absolutely loved our meal here. The cocktails were so delicious. We had the fried brussels, pork chop, and mountain trout and scallops risotto—all amazing.

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  10. Victor

    Western NC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Restaurant has really upped its game through the years. Food was great and our server, Savannah, was outstanding!

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FAQs

The Blackbird offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 254-2502.

The Blackbird is rated 4.3 stars by 4160 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 22 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Blackbird

47 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Aston St
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The ground floor of the Aloft Hotel is the entrance to the public parking lot. The rate is hourly. We are not a Hotel restaurant, but we are located in the same building with the Aloft.There is also parking on the street and several parking garages within walking distance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Michael Reppert
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theblackbirdrestauraunt.com/
  • Phone number
    (828) 254-2502
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant has an open floor plan, but we do our best to ensure you have space to yourself for a large party or event. Please email information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com for more information. The Blackbird will design just the right menu for the occasion and provide a relaxed and elegant environment.

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