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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6
4.6
5905 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 60 times today
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
We are in OpenTable's Top 100 Places to Brunch in America!
At Tupelo Honey, we create breakfasts, brunches, lunches and suppers that invite you to put on your Sunday’s best and gather around the table for gracious and delicious Southern food. This original, flagship location boasts over 20 years of delighting diners and providing a high energy environment that is synonymous the Asheville community.
Reservations highly recommended.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No off premise catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Cross street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,905 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Downtown Asheville offers a warm atmosphere with standout dishes like "shrimp and grits" and "chicken and waffles." Diners rave about "excellent service" and "delicious food," appreciating the Southern charm and modern twist on classics. While some experiences vary, many find it a "favorite spot" in Asheville.
5,905 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth

    Raleigh2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table was ready upon arrival service was excellent food was delicious. Highly recommend !
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 1 day ago
    Thanks! We really appreciate the review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  2. Carly VIP

    Cleveland4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved my salad! Our waitress was super sweet. Got the seasonal old fashioned and it was tasty.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded today
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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  3. Omar

    Miami9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was good, fried green tomatoes were great, chicken tenders were a bit dry, but the highlight was Mia’s service and attention. Great experience and will return.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Charlotte5 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We came here to celebrate my mom’s birthday. We made a reservation for 12pm and was welcomed with a table waiting. Our waitress wa great, however, we had to wait an hour for our food to be served. Some of our food was delivered cold to the table and had to be sent back to the kitchen. The experience was great however overall waiting an hour for food and it not being at its best quality was a buzz kill.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 7 days ago
    Thank you for providing us with your honest feedback. I am sorry to hear you had anything less than an amazing experience at our restaurant. We are committed to providing you with quality Southern Fare and top-notch hospitality and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you again!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious chicken fingers dinner, and meatloaf ,the collard greens the roasted brussels sprouts and the rosemary potatoes were outstanding. My husband and I cleared our plates delicious. The margarita was great and my husband chose a craft beer which he enjoyed a very good experience for us in Asheville.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on March 22, 2025
    What a sweet review. Thank you! We take pride in serving our scratch-made southern dishes and in helping our guests feel at home with a good ole dose of Southern hospitality, and we appreciate you taking the time to recognize that. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Christopher

    Western NC3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was recommended to me by my daughter. The food was excellent and the service was top notch.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on March 22, 2025
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Madison was fantastic! Stayed on top of everything and was quick. Food was so amazing. Probably the best meal I’ve had in NC this week.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on March 22, 2025
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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  8. MICHELLE

    Coastal Georgia11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Had birthday reservations and even used a birthday coupon and yet no mention of my birthday. Our waitress Sara seemed very unhappy and it made us a little uncomfortable.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on March 22, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback. We're so sorry that our service fell below the standards we have set for ourselves. We'd love a chance to host you again, and hope you'll give us another try in the future.

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  9. SteveH

    Charleston2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 17, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Reservation for five people Monday 6:30p. Seated quickly. We were waited on by the bartender who was friendly but much too busy to have to be a waiter as well. 40 minutes for food to arrive, zero follow up except when we flagged him down for a drink refill. Food was just ok, not great. I think they scraped the bottom of the tray to get my brussel sprouts; just a few external leaves, no actual sprouts. On our last visit, chicken was served raw, and incorrect sandwich arrived, so might not try for a third strike.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on March 22, 2025
    Hi, thank you for providing us with your honest feedback. I am sorry to hear you had anything less than an amazing experience at our restaurant. We are committed to providing you with quality Southern Fare and top-notch hospitality and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you again!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience, but second round of drinks was slow. Ordered when entrees dropped, received when we had finished eating. But the food made up for that, and we had a great table watching the kitchen. Friends loved the original fried chicken, and I devoured the meatloaf, with crispy Brussels sprouts, and crispy potatoes. Will be back with next batch of out of town visitors.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on March 16, 2025
    Thank you! We take pride in serving our scratch-made southern dishes and in helping our guests feel at home with a good ole dose of Southern hospitality, and we appreciate you taking the time to recognize that. We hope to see you again soon!

    Is this helpful?

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Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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