50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Asheville

“By far the BEST dining experience we had in Asheville. The food is so spectacular that I bought their cookbook just to remember how good it tasted. You MUST sit at the bar! We spoke with so many people, local and repeat visitors. Friendly, fun vibe. Highly recommended!!!!“

“We were greeted warmly at the door, and our server was extremely gracious and provided wine samples to help us choose the right bottle. The raw oysters were fresh and bright, the Big Bowl of Greens was a terrific salad to share. The NC Trout and Pork Schnitzel entrees were flawless. We shared a Black Forest Cake for dessert. In summary, it was a perfect dining experience.“

“We found this little gem by chance and were not disappointed. Great atmosphere, kid friendly (albeit its an adult place). We sat at a small corner table by the bar. We enjoyed some sharable plates, great wines, mocktails for the kids, excellent wines and my wife a great Vesper made by Luci (the bartender). But the cherry on top was the fact that she made a perfect Irish Coffee - a simple drink, but buttered by 99% of the bar tenders. We will be back.“

“Just amazing. Wow! Very impressed with the food; the service; and the specialty drinks.“

“Bright, fresh salsa, homemade tortillas, and great service. I had the jicama salad, which was huge - next time I will split it with a friend - with finely chopped apples and jicama, and a generous portion of pepitas. I've had their tacos before, and really liked the tortillas. Our waiter was really helpful and friendly.“

“Macarons were perfect! They were very prompt with communication and timing. Grabbed some sushi while I was picking up and loved the crab Rangoon!“

“We absolutely love this place. We always visit them whenever we are in Asheville. We recommend sitting at the counter. The counter will allow you to be entertained by the staff. We hung out with Derek this time. He is an amazing chef. There's nothing like watching an artist at work.“

“Amazing dinning experience, attentive and friendly staff, highly recommended“

“Great offerings for lovers of all types of beers. Great atmosphere with indoor and outdoor areas including the Meadows section and frisbee golf course. Very unique setting and very friendly and knowledgeable servers. Relaxing spot and one of the top breweries in NC.“

“This place rocks! Get the dosas—soooo good. And friendly service!“

“Another outstanding culinary experience! Thank you for fitting us in yesterday on our way home from SAFF (Southeastern Animal Fiber Fair) we brought our dear friends who were celebrating their anniversary. We had some small plates then scallops, burgers, and schnitzel. Just fabulous. Thank you for a perfect end to a wonderful day spent with great friends. Happy to share such a dining gem.“

“Restarted, it with crab stuffed mushrooms and spinach, crab meat oysters. They were delicious then we ended it with two lobsters, potatoes and corn and also a salad. Everything was delicious and our waitress was so kind. She even cracked our lobster and took all the meat out of it for us..“

“They exceeded my expectations! Held my daughters college graduation celebration dinner party of 20. Their meats were done to perfection. The staff were gracious we were all completely satisfied! I highly recommend.“

“Fantastic food, ambiance, and service…“

“Amazing seasonal fare served at a 'dolce vida' pace. Service was wonderful, and at whatever speed you wanted. Reservations are a must. They have a great wine list too. They also have a "family dining" option for $75 per person which is a great sampling of many items in the menu that night.“

“Went back to The Admiral last night and had to review after going for over 12 yrs. Phenomenal food and ambiance. Huge salad followed by perfect piece of salmon and multiple small plates that completed every taste point. The Admiral has always been a favorite and current crew as great as ever“

“After a lot of reviews, we walked over from The Grove Park and sat at the bar. Spoke with the staff at length and had a fun time on a rather slow night in the winter season, but everything about our dinner was amazing. This little spot is extremely cool, in a very fun location and staffed by some awesome folks. It is very, very rare I try to go to the same place in a city more than once, but we ended up doing dinner and brunch while in town. Dinner - The house made focaccia was delicious, and I ended up getting an elk osso bucco that was really, really savory and good. Had leftovers for lunch the next day. As good as it was, I am more saddened by the fact that my partner got a smoked bolognese, which was one of the best I've ever had, if not the best. Absolutely stellar dish. Brunch - Breakfast sandwiches for both of us and some potatoes. Super solid/delicious and really, really good coffee. A stellar example of the amazing food scene in Asheville.“

“The food and service were fantastic! However, the reason I will return every time I visit Asheville is not actually food related. The owners fed their employees and their families the entire time they were shut down for Covid. The owner’s husband is involved in many global humanitarian projects. While I was reading the Cantina’s historical wall display, the researcher responsible for the wall came and spent about 20 minutes chatting with me about the area’s history. I was moved by life work of the people associated with the restaurant and will return in support of goodness in the world.“

“Every meal was exciting and a delectable adventure! We were in great hands with the chef. I want this restaurant in Los Angeles - please!“

“My boss took us out for a nice office dinner one night during the Southern Conference Basketball Tournament. It was very nice, but super expensive (not that I had to pay) and took forever. We were there over three hours. I guess if that's the mood you're in for, it's a good place, but another guy and I had a lot of work left to do for the day. My meal was good, the cabbage and citrus beet salad much better than the fish, though! I had never had cabbage cooked like that or beets and whipped feta either, but it was tasty!“

“Great service and awesome food. A must visit if you want a place that excites your tastebuds…..“

“We were recommended to eat here by a friend and we absolutely loved it. We had our 11 month old son with us and they accommodated us by all means. We will definitely be back next time we’re in town. The brisket Mac & cheese was delicious!“

“Excellent service and delicious food.“

“Limited menu but food was amazing! Had the ropa vieja on a arepa con queso and yuca fries. All fresh and again delicious. Mostly outdoor with a few indoor counter top seats which made it more personal with owner who was eager to please. Highly recommend.“

“This place was a lovely surprise. The lunch buffet was delicious, and the staff pleasant.“

“Solid old fashioned breakfast. Great service. Not many tables. They are packed. If there is a parking space, there is probably a table. We had coffee at our table quickly. I went for the two egg breakfast with bacon, grits, and biscuit. My son has chicken and waffles. Both were very good at a decent price.“

“My daughter and I stopped in Mt pleasant location today for the first time ! It was yummy ! Can’t wait to go back ! The pork belly was off the chain !“

“Went inside for the first time today and it was fantastic. The service was fantastic and the food was so good and affordable. They have lunch specials, which is perfect for me and my kids. We will definitely be returning again soon.“

“We had a wonderful experience at Fahrenheit Pizza. We brought some family with us from out of town. We had pizza, garlic knots and even tried their cannolis! The food was all very delicious, especially the pizza. And the staff were all very kind and inviting, especially Conrad. (He was the one that sold us on the cannolis) As a pizza snob, this place has inched its way into my top 3 pizza places in Asheville. Cheers!“

“Fun place good food, good sides, friendly staff. Would be five stars, but it is a tad pricey. On the other hand cut em some slack, considering the current economy, the prices are not over the top, they do need to post a profit to stay open.“

“Hands down the best beer I've ever had. I've only been able to find the brand in my area at Whole Foods and Total Wine. I've also had the original on tap from Bottles & Cans Beer and Wine Shop in Cary, NC. I'm in love with Ginger's Revenge Cranberry Herb beer. I've tried other flavors (hibiscus lavender, original, and lime agave) which are all very good but the Cranberry Herb is my top pick. This alcoholic ginger beer is a game-changer! The naturally gluten-free and the 95% organic ingredients are all the things I have never found for any regular beer brands. Ginger's Revenge is a yes for me!“

“What a great dinner spot! Porter was fabulous but dinner was over the top! Yum“

“We dined on the outside patio because we had our dog with us. Menu was 100% GF but you wouldn't know it - because everything was so delicious. There was also a doggie dining menu for our pup to join us for dinner w/ some rules. 1) no dogs on your lap. 2) No feeding your dog from the table. The service was amazing. The food was delicious. The wine pairings were perfection. It was a little loud outside but to be expected and was worth it to be able to bring our pup.“

“Hello my name is Bobbi Nicole and my husband Lional and son Jay had the best breakfast at Wynns! The waitress Lisa and the owner are the best, super nice people. If you hadn't tried the Cinnabon pancakes you must try. Everything was delicious. ❤️“

“Parking: During certain times of the day it's hard to find parking due to most residents parking near the restaurant, there is parking across the street at the school but I wouldn't recommend parking there especially as school dismisses because you will be stuck there.Kid-friendliness: I saw school aged children and toddlers as well. Plenty of outdoor seating, I also saw a few doggos sitting outside with their humans.“

“They have great friendly staff, they go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied. There Pizza is second to none, Tyler and the rest of the crew do a great job!“

“Great burgers ! Nice people“

“What a great dinner spot! Porter was fabulous but dinner was over the top! Yum“

“I recently tried Taco Temple and overall, it was a decent experience. We started with chips and guacamole, which was fresh and plentiful, with large chunks of avocado. For our main course, we ordered the barbacoa and mahi tacos. The barbacoa had a delicious stew-like flavor, but the mahi tacos were a bit dry. I also ordered the avocado torta, it was quite good!The meal was good but not outstanding. The prices were average for the market, making it a reasonable choice. However, parking can be challenging, especially when it's busy. I believe there's also a drive-through option, which might be more convenient for some.“

“The lady was awesome that helped us!! The sauce on the hibachi had great flavor and portions were good also. Steak was cooked perfectly! We got a fried shrimp appetizer (cannot remember the name) but similar to bang bang shrimp..10/10 awesome!!! We will be back when visiting chimney rock.“

“We had mixed feelings about Avenue M. The hot cheesy artichoke dip was one of the best things we've ever eaten and worth a trip no matter what else. I would definitely go back for that. I had the smash burger and my husband had chicken wings (we had some difficulty finding something enticing on the very small menu); they were good and acceptable but that's about it. The ambience is one of those (now outdated) industrial style restaurants which I find cold and noisy when crowded. Service was very attentive.“

“We had absolutely wonderful service & delicious cocktails during our visit in Asheville. Meticulously crafted cocktails by a very knowledgeable mixologist (can’t remember his name). We will definitely be back next time we’re in town.“

“Love this place. Stopped years ago when I passed through the area. It's a must for breakfast!!“

“Drew has done a great job staying true to this being ABC while also making it his own. Great food, great people.“

“Very good winery. We had toured the gardens and almost did not go over to the winery as we expected a very quick and simple tasting. Our expectations were wrong. The tasting included 5 wines that we could share. Our server, Blake, was knowledgeable and friendly and did an excellent job. The wines were generally very good and best of all, affordable.“

“Great authentic Thai food, handmade to order. So fresh“

“Our absolute favorite restaurant in the southeast, the food here is just special. Their food is thoughtfully crafted, made with love, and beautifully plated. They can transform a pile of beans into the most exquisite dish. My husband, who is an incredible (professional) chef in his own right, and I think it’s better than some of the Michelin Star restaurants we’ve been to. And the service is top notch as well, we always feel so welcome and cozy here. It’s an absolute gem!“

“Great food and service!!!“

“Rosetta’s is a delicious restaurant with a diverse menu chock full of vegan items. They also have a great selection of drinks and vegan desserts. Unfortunately, since moving to their new location, they have been getting more and more expensive. The fare stays the same but the prices get higher. The food, however, is fantastic. You’ll just feel the hit on your wallet as well as the one in your stomach!Vegetarian options: Extremely vegetarian and vegan friendly. There’s no meat on the menu!“

“Great venue and outdoor space to linger before the concert. Drinks were reasonable, and the food was very good. I saw Christone " Kingfish" Ingram. Great show, good sound. The concert was broadcast to an outdoor screen by two firepits.“