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The Blackbird, Asheville, NC

The Blackbird

4.5
4.5
4229 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM

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Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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

  • An Evening with Famaglia Rivetti

    $125.00 per person

    Apr 1, 2025 only
    Blackbird's Evening with Famaglia Rivetti will feature 5 chef-curated courses with sustainable wine pairings. Welcome toast at 630pm. Limited seating available, reserve yours today!

Menu

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What 4,229 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Healthy

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    Healthy

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird in Asheville offers a "creative yet accessible" menu with standout dishes like grilled watermelon with blue cheese and coconut cream cake. Guests praise the "wonderful service" and "great ambiance," making it a "must-do" dining spot. Some reviews mention noise levels and occasional service delays, but overall, it's a culinary delight.
4,229 Reviews

  1. JoeS

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great. We enjoyed our meal and the service was top notch. The Brussel sprouts were amazing.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    13 reviews

    1.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Server never once asked how our food was or if she could get anything for us. We were celebrating our anniversary from out of town and were a little disappointed. My hubby ordered the slow braised beef and it was delicious. I ordered the tenderloin, medium and it arrived rare as well as my carrots which were not cooked. I kindly asked our server if she could have it cooked a little longer for me to which she obliged and event mentioned that it did not look like medium at all. Not too long after my dish was re-plated very nice but it was still rare and just poured demi glaze on it. :(

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  3. rebeccag

    Western NC

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a wonderful experience. Everything was exceptional and we will return!

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  4. Tammy

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch was great! Our server Jacob was so great! He really thanked us “locals” for coming in! We will definitely be back.

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  5. Fran

    Jacksonville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Cesar salad, parm French bread, filet/crayfish stuffed flounder, lemon sorbet. Each dish outdid the next. Our birthday dinner was RESY cancelled at another restaurant and The Blackbird was happy to accommodate us. Just fantastic evening and dinner. Thank you to all the staff!

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  6. John

    Las Vegas

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was great…the sweet potato soup was amazing. Farm to table, fresh! 👌🏻

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  7. samantha

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ari is an amazing server. We had a fabulous brunch! Thanks so much !

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  8. Randy

    E. Tennessee

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall great experience- awesome food. Highly recommend

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  9. Samantha

    VIP

    Greensboro

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    It took over an hour to get our food (breakfast and a salad) and our waiter was not very attentive during that hour.

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  10. Kate

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    They must’ve been short staffed. It took 45 minutes for us to get our second round of drinks and water. The espresso martini didn’t taste anything like espresso. For the first time in my life I sent something back. Never got our appetizer. Our meals came out and they modified some things without telling us they were out of biscuits. My omelette was not good and neither were the breakfast potatoes. Food was greasy. Everything took a very, very long time. Our server didn’t check on us very much, but in her defense it seemed like she was bartending and taking tables. We felt badly for her..Didn’t see any manager there running the floor. It was a disappointment because Blackbird was rated #2 for brunch behind Tupelo Honey. Do yourself a favor and get brunch at Chestnut across the street. That was the best brunch experience of my life! We love Asheville and were happy to be back in town but this brunch was a thumbs down.
    The BlackbirdResponded on February 16, 2025
    Hello Kate Mie Chef/Owner Iwould like to Apologize for your experience, unfortunately it was one of those days that everything went wrong from lack of communication with me to letting customers down. I even had to come in with my Daughter to help out and we got it under control not that it is your issue or even something you need to know but I felt like I should explain. also i would love to offer you a gift card if you would give us another chance mike(At)imperialbids. com

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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 4.5 stars by 4229 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM

Select a time

Booked 26 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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