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

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6
4.6
5884 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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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Dining areas

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
    (828) 255-4863
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No off premise catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
  • 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

Experiences

  • Asheville Restaurant Week

    $35.00 per person

    Feb 17, 2025 - Feb 23, 2025
    Taste the best that Tupelo has to offer in Asheville! Join us during Asheville Restaurant Week for our $35 four-course dinner menu. Start your meal with a buttermilk biscuit, followed by a soup or a salad, your choice of entree, and a full-sized dessert. Available 2/17-2/23 after 3PM for dine-in only.
    Asheville Restaurant Week Photo

What 5,884 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Kid-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Good for groups

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Good for groups

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Downtown Asheville offers a delightful Southern comfort food experience with "fantastic food and service." Diners rave about the "best fried green tomatoes" and "chicken and waffles out of this world." The atmosphere is relaxed, and the staff is "friendly and efficient," making it a must-visit spot.

5,885 Reviews
  1. Wilma

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Harvest bowl was great - so was shrimp and grits. Our waitress Madison was fabulous!

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  2. Cameron

    Unspecified

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible, best shrimp and grits ever! Staff were very pleasant and attentive.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded today
    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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  3. Ron

    Raleigh

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and it was a great place to experience our Valentine's Day dinner.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded today
    Thanks! We really appreciate the review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Keith

    Atlanta

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit to Tupelo Honey in downtown Asheville, and it did not disappoint. We were familiar with their menu from the restaurants in Raleigh & in Greenville, SC, and took them up on their Valentine’s Special for Two. We chose Fried Green Onions for our appetizer, which was among the best we’ve ever had. We chose Surf & Turf and Shrimp & Grits for our entrees, respectively, both of which were delicious and had generous portions. To top it off, we chose banana pudding for dessert, which we took home and enjoyed later, as we were quite full. Overall, a delicious meal in a fun atmosphere and for a reasonable price. We’ll be back!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded today
    Thank you so much for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Sherry

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience on Valentine's evening. Food, service, and seating time were all great! My first time visiting but definitely returning again in the future.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded today
    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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  6. Neilly

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The fried green tomatoes were the best. Everything we had was wonderful.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded today
    Thank you so much for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  7. Terry

    VIP

    Western NC

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Valentines Day, so crowded and noisy. Server was pleasant, just rushed. But we got everything as ordered in a timely manner, and requests for finishing touches were quickly met. Food was far better than expected, everyone was happy with their meal. There was a Valentine Day special, which made the value even better. A far better experience than expected.

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  8. Ivan

    VIP

    Charlotte

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coming back over and over … Great food and outstanding service as always.

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  9. Kate

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were all happy to be back in Asheville for brunch at Tupelo Honey. It’s our favorite spot, we always make sure to stop here while in town!!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 4 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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  10. Amelia

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went here for a bachelorette trip and it was wonderful. We got an appetizer of the biscuits and it came with the honey butter and the jelly and then we all got something different all very!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on February 4, 2025
    Thank you so much for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

    Is this helpful?

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Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville is rated 4.6 stars by 5884 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 105 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

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
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