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Asheville, North Carolina is a city of only around 80,000 people and the surrounding four county, metropolitan area boasts approximately just over 400,000 residents, but despite its small size there is no shortage of amazing, delicious, international cuisine at the local, independent restaurants. The best restaurants in Asheville are especially well-known for fusions on traditional southern fare with Asian, French, Italian, Indian and Greek twists. They are also famous for providing some of the South’s best vegetarian, vegan, farm to table, organic, gluten-free options. Regardless of your preferences, the best restaurants in Asheville offer flavors guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds.
The best restaurants in Asheville are known throughout the United States not only for their incredible food, but also for their beautiful, eye-catching atmospheres. Many of the best restaurants in Asheville have hand-carved or custom-built bars, as well as gorgeous handcrafted interior accents such as wood and metal light fixtures, entry ways, bathrooms, and more. Many local, independent restaurants also often feature local artists, including sculptors, painters, carpenters, and various crafts people. Each individual restaurant has its own special look and feel. Residents and visitors alike can find any environment, including independent restaurants, perfect for everything from family meals or birthday parties, to romantic dinners as well as corporate luncheons or special events.
If you plan to visit Asheville, prepare your dining plans in advance, especially during tourist season. In the warmer months making reservations or being prepared to wait for a table at the best restaurants in Asheville is fairly standard. You can also find Asheville independent restaurant reviews and deals, like the AIR passport online, to help you choose your dining destinations. More spur of the moment? You can always simply arrive in Asheville and wander our quaint streets at leisure and you are still guaranteed to find some amazing opportunities to have a quintessential Asheville dining experience at some of the best independent restaurants in Asheville.
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