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The Blackbird, Asheville, NC

The Blackbird

4.5
4.5
4186 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
**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
  • 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.
  • 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

What 4,186 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
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird in Asheville is a culinary gem that excites with its creative menu and attentive service. "Awesome as always," diners rave about its standout dishes like trout and scallop risotto and coconut cake. Whether savoring a farm-to-table brunch or a sophisticated dinner, Blackbird promises a memorable dining experience.

4,187 Reviews
  1. Stephen

    Charlotte

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had made a reservation and requested a good table, we got there, and our table was not ready. We told the hostess we would just have a drink at the bar. We would really like one of the tables at the window. She told us one was getting ready to open and she would have it ready for us. We saw her getting things ready at the table and then she sat another couple and told us she had forgotten about us. We waited a little while longer, and then she gave us a different table. However, the first one was much nicer by the window and by the Christmas tree. Other than that little gaff, our experience was very good. Our server was very good. The food was very good.

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  2. Matthew

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    One of four dishes out party had stood out - the corn pie. Otherwise the food was average. The service was friendly, but the sever was not knowledgeable about the food on the menu and there were several small shortcomings that contributes to a disappointing holiday experience. While other tables' smoked cocktails were smoked tableside and they received a tabletop chilling urn for their white wine, we did not for some reason. Moreover, when we asked for some additional cheese because the chef put a big hunk of rind on our cheese plate, the kitchen sent oversized chunks of other cheese, clearly meant as an insult to their customers who they apparently thought were boorish and unsophisticated. Overpriced and won't go back.

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  3. Sharon

    Western NC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The corn pie was to die for. Likewise the trout risotto was excellent. I also gave the Herbal Remedy Mocktail a try and wish I could buy it in a liter bottle. Blackbird is our go to place when we have out of town guests. We also appreciate their environmental and community values.

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  4. Patty

    VIP

    New York City

    187 reviews

    5.0

    187 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The goat cheese omelet was excellent as were the sausage, potatoes and biscuit. I was pleased that the coffee was French drip and served in a multiple cup urn. The waitress was very attentive and helpful.

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  5. Renee

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and amazing server!!! Would go back for dinner, had breakfast this time!

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  6. Joyce

    VIP

    Greensboro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party of 9 people. It was a perfect location in the restaurant. Amazing service & food! Highly recommend!!

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  7. Patrick

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the most satisfying meals we’ve ever had. We had a late lunch so we just got apps and drinks, but wow!, that was all we needed. Amazing taste and textures. The only “miss” was the jalapeño cheddar cornbread starter was a little dry, but that was it. Seriously, run to this place!

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  8. Amy

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, with lots of choices especially for vegetarians. The service was excellent and the ambiance festive. The specialty cocktails were also very good. We will definitely be back!

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  9. Kimberly

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent 2 out of 3 meals, great service, good wine selection, a little on the pricey side.

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  10. Becca

    Western NC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I'm hoping it was just an off day for them, because it was really off lol.

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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 4186 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
Booked 13 times today

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
  • 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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