Best Lunch Restaurants in High Country

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1. Red Lobster - Asheville

4.2

Awesome(31)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Asheville

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

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2. Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.6

Exceptional(4112)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Southern • Asheville

Booked 46 times today

EDISON, craft ales + kitchen is an inventive bar and restaurant that brings together the food culture and local flavors of downtown, with expansive indoor and outdoor seating and spectacular views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Named for frequent historical visits from Thomas Edison and his "Vagabonds" (Edison, Harvey Firestone and Henry Ford), EDISON serves NC craft beers, small batch bourbons, handcrafted cocktails, and regionally inspired food in a contemporary, fun, and artistic setting.Several renowned artists who celebrate the creativity of the area and call this community home are showcased in the indoor dining room, offering our patrons a true Asheville experience. The jalapeno bacon wrapped bison meatloaf is a must try !

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3. Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate

4.6

Exceptional(3851)

Price: Moderate

• American • Asheville

Booked 14 times today

Located on Biltmore Estate, this warm, relaxing tavern overlooks the village green at Antler Hill Village. The décor, ambience, and menu pay tribute to the neighborhood pubs of Britain and Ireland. Enjoy satisfying pub fare alongside robustly flavored American and global cuisine presented with Biltmore flair. On tap are Biltmore's own Cedric's Pale Ale and Cedric's Brown Ale in addition to award-winning Biltmore wines and a full bar. *Please be aware that you must have a valid paid estate admission ticket, be a guest of Inn on Biltmore Estate or Village Hotel, or be a Biltmore Annual Passholder to dine on property*. Outdoor dining is available in season. Please note that due to limited seating availability we are unable to accept reservations for our patio. All patio seating is assigned on a first come first served basis.

4. Village Social-Biltmore Estate

4.6

Exceptional(2606)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Asheville

Booked 13 times today

Village Social is located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, right next door to Biltmore's award-winning winery. You must have a valid paid Estate admission ticket or be staying on property to dine on property. Reservations will only be held for 10 minutes past reservation time. A full-service restaurant and bar, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Village Social’s versatile menu features a variety of inspired dishes, each prepared in traditional southern style showcasing fresh, estate-raised ingredients. The relaxed atmosphere of Village Social is perfect for unwinding and catching up with friends with craft cocktails! **Please be advised patio seating can not be guaranteed.

5. Modesto Trattoria

4.8

Exceptional(2426)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Asheville

Booked 6 times today

Led by chef and owner Hector Diaz, Modesto features a farm to table approach to upscale wood-fired Italian. The menu changes twice daily and includes a variety of fresh seafood, fine meats, and house made pastas. Pizzas are hand-tossed and cooked in a wood fired oven made in Italy. To compliment your meal, our bar offers over 30 exclusively Italian wines as well as a dynamic list of classic and cutting edge cocktails. Desserts are made from scratch, including our famous tiramisu, and we proudly serve SRO Coffee.

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6. Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

4.7

Exceptional(6040)

Price: Moderate

• American • Asheville

Booked 16 times today

Stable Café is open from 4PM to 8pm daily for guests of Biltmore Estate.Biltmore tickets or an annual pass are required to visit all restaurants on the estate. For seasonal evening events, dinner reservations for all the guests in the party must have an evening-specific ticket or be an estate lodging guest. Dinner menu is a three-course, prefix menu.The convenient location next to Biltmore House, friendly hospitality, and delectable food make the Stable Café a popular stop after visits to the house and gardens. The ambiance of the historic surroundings in the renovated stable complex is unmatched.

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7. Blue Ridge -Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.7

Exceptional(5167)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Asheville

Booked 37 times today

The Blue Ridge restaurant is a farm-to-table artisanal buffet overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. The Morning Table signature buffet, served each morning, will redefine all that you imagined breakfast could be. Two massive rooms are filled with amazing breakfast options, including a yogurt bar, omelet station and great gluten free options. Don’t miss the award-winning Friday night Seafood Buffet, Saturday night Prime Rib Buffet and phenomenal Sunday Brunch. It’s the perfect way to end any week.Reservations recommended.

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8. The Bistro - Biltmore Estate

4.8

Exceptional(4383)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Asheville

Booked 15 times today

The Bistro is located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, right next door to Biltmore's award-winning winery. Please be aware that you must have a valid paid estate admission ticket, be staying at Inn on Biltmore Estate or Village Hotel, or be a Biltmore Annual Passholder to dine on property. Please note that due to limited seating availability we are unable to accept reservations for our patio. All patio seating is assigned on a first come first served basis. The Bistro features contemporary American fare. Fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients are the focus on the dinner menu, which features premium steaks, impeccable mountain trout and seafood, poultry and lamb. Gardens on the estate produce a wide array of vegetables and fruits throughout the seasons, and our extensive pasture lands provide all-natural, hormone-free Black Angus beef and lamb.

9. The Blackbird

4.5

Awesome(4198)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Asheville

Booked 11 times today

**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.

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10. Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse

4.7

Exceptional(1929)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian Steakhouse • Asheville

Booked 2 times today

Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse is the premier Brazilian Steakhouse located in downtown Asheville. Our unique all-you-can-eat “Churrascaria” experience features a 30-item salad bar with hot dishes and a “parade” of different types of meats, including traditional Brazilian cuts, slides at your table by our team of Gauchos. Our menu also includes a wide selection of wines from Argentina, Chile, California, and our famous Caipirinha Cart to complement your meal. Join us for dinner 7 days a week and lunch on Saturday and Sunday. We can’t wait to have you join us for a truly authentic Brazilian dining experience at Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse.

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LarryVIP
Minneapolis - St. Paul •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Chris was a fabulous waiter, very professional, very knowledgeable and offered excellent service. An asset to the Biltmore organization
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Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore EstatePrice: Moderate• American• Asheville
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4.6
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melissa
Pittsburgh / Western PA •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent from start to finish. Mr Allen our server was friendly and made great recommendations. I had the trout dip and artisan crackers appetizer, shrimp and grits and chocolate oreo and coffee ice cream. I would definitely order all again. The food is prepared with estate grown and made and locally sourced items.
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Village Social-Biltmore EstatePrice: Expensive• Southern• Asheville
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4.6
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peter
Asheville / Western North Carolina •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Truly one of the best culinary experiences in Asheville. A go to for special events. Service is first class.
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Modesto TrattoriaPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Asheville
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4.8
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Charles
Pittsburgh / Western PA •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Sit by the window, best vista view of the Pisgah Mountains. The food was great and the service was excellent, friendly, and quick. Can’t say anything inferior about the whole experience.
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Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & SpaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Southern• Asheville
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4.6
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Terri
Asheville / Western North Carolina •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 25, 2024
Just really appreciative of the workers for their great service on Christmas Day.
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Red Lobster - AshevillePrice: Moderate• Seafood• Asheville
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4.2

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Red Lobster - Asheville

2. Edison - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

3. Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate

4. Village Social-Biltmore Estate

5. Modesto Trattoria

6. Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

7. Blue Ridge -Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

8. The Bistro - Biltmore Estate

9. The Blackbird

10. Brasilia Churrasco Steakhouse

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