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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Asheville / Western North Carolina

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic in Asheville / Western North Carolina? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

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Newman's Restaurant

5.0

5 (557)

$50 and over

American

Hendersonville

About the restaurant

We are a farm to table fine dining restaurant in an elegant setting with fabulous views of the surrounding mountains. The 4-course price fixed dinner menu ($95.00 per person, tax and gratuity not included) and 3 course brunch menu ($45.00 per person, tax and gratuity not included ) that changes monthly and focuses on regional seasonal ingredients many of which come from our organic garden. Aaron Edwards is extraordinarily gifted in the culinary arts. Each item on every plate is uniquely prepared in an innovative way to deliver maximum sensual pleasure in both taste and appearance. With our friendly professional servers, incredibly beautiful setting and amazing food this is way more than fine dining. It's a true dining experience! Our Menu changes monthly based on what is available and in season at the time. Feel free to call us anytime and we can tell you exactly what is on the menu for that week.

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Kevin

Dined on Nov 30, 2024

Warm, friendly and beautiful inn with elegant dining. Greeted by a roaring fire and relaxing atmosphere. Everyone there goes out of their way to make you feel welcome and comfortable.

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4.9

4.9 (3419)

$50 and over

American

Boone

About the restaurant

You haven't fully experienced the Blowing Rock, NC region until you've dined at The Gamekeeper. It's a true gourmet restaurant with an engaging blend of upscale elegance and mountain charm.

Famous for an evolving menu that blends the traditional with the exotic, The Gamekeeper features a selection of perfectly prepared game plus a range of continental and American entrees.

Acclaimed chef and owner Ken Gordon brings tremendous warmth and skill to the table treating you more as friends than guests. You'll experience a meal to remember that includes fine wines, decadent desserts, and a generous serving of personal attention. You'll leave happy and impressed with a desire to return soon!

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Tom

Dined 2 days ago

Another excellent meal at The Gamekeeper. Delicious meats and sides along with great ambiance.

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Artisanal Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1767)

$50 and over

American

Banner Elk

About the restaurant

Artisanal Restaurant is open seasonally from May-October end. Contemporary American Fine Dining in a rustic yet elegant environment. Innovative and progressive thinking in a farm to table approach, only working with the highest quality ingredients. This warm environment offers the best food and wine with excellent service. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Private dining room adjacent to the wine cellar available for events. The only available menu is a pre-fix style, with 5-6 choices per course, $105/ guest plus a service fee. We do not offer a kids menu however kids prepared to order off our pre-fix menu are welcome. Our Dress Code is Business Casual. Collared shirts are required, jackets are preferred but not required for men. No shorts, distressed jeans, hoodies, hats, or sandals/flip flops. Please dress comfortably for the weather for outside seating. For our Allergy policy and menu choices, please go to artisanalnc.com

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Ivy

Dined on Sep 24, 2024

Amazing experience from the time we pulled up and until we left. The food, service and ambiance was incredible! Can’t wait to come back.

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Yellowfin Tuna Tartare

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4.8

4.8 (2333)

$31 to $50

Southern

Highlands / Sapphire

About the restaurant

A Wine Spectator award-winning restaurant since 2005 with “Best of“ awards since 2008, Madison's wine list features an extensive wine cellar. Madison’s sommeliers help with selections. Please contact madisonsreservations@oldedwardsinn.com with any inquiries.

All reservations are for inside Madison's only. Seating outdoors in the Wine Garden or Rooftop Terrace is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Custom celebration cakes may be ordered for the table. 24 hours notice is required. Outside cakes may be served for a $35 cakeage fee.

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Kristina

Dined 2 days ago

Alec gave us an amazing experience for my dads 70th — we can’t wait to be back! Great ambiance, incredible food and even better service. One of the best meals we’ve had, 10/10

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Freshly Baked Skillet Cookie

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The Dining Room - Biltmore Estate

4.8

4.8 (3206)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Asheville

About the restaurant

A valid Biltmore admission ticket, Biltmore Annual Pass, or current overnight stay at The Inn, Village Hotel, or Cottages on Biltmore Estate is required to dine on the estate. Please inquire at Biltmore’s Reception and Ticketing Sales Center for evening access to the estate. All reservations for November 1 through January 7 can only be made by calling (828) 225-1699.

Located at the Inn on Biltmore Estate, indulge in elegant dining specializing in regional cuisine. Our culinary team invites you to enjoy our seasonal menus with beautiful views, and gracious service. We strive to support the local community through the use of sustainable agriculture.

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BeckyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food, impeccable service and gorgeous setting, especially at Christmas

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Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.8

4.8 (6300)

$31 to $50

American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Sunset Terrace is our iconic upscale classic restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine with an emphasis on hand cut steaks, seafood and regional favorites and an award winning wine list. Taste signature cocktails paired with popular dishes from the lobster cobb salad to the chilled seafood platter. Located on the outdoor terrace of the 100 year old Main Inn, enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Executive Chef, Enrique Galan and Chef de Cuisine Joel Mauck craft delectable dishes to be enjoyed with a setting and experience that you will always remember.

The Sunset Terrace is an eleven-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, most recently in 2024.

Reservations are strongly recommended.

Dress accordingly to the weather.

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Maura

Dined on Sep 23, 2024

Might be one of the best meals we’re ever had. Excellent service, excellent food, excellent ambience. Highly recommend. We will be back!

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8oz Chilean Sea Bass

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Lobster Cobb Salad

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4.8

4.8 (1392)

$50 and over

American

Highlands / Sapphire

About the restaurant

Sometimes the magic of sharing a table with friends over fabulous food and wonderful wine can be elevated by a place. Canyon Kitchen has that impact. Canyon Kitchen uses local produce and organic selections from our own community gardens and the surrounding area to source our creative Appalachian cuisine. Our multi-course menu is offered a la carte and will change regularly, sometime daily, and is enhanced by an extensive wine list and fresh, seasonal cocktails. A $40 corkage fee will be charged for bottles up to 750ml.

We recommend that all parties arrive 30-45 minutes before their reservation to take in our beautiful meadow. Reservations are subject to a $25 per person credit card hold that will only be charged if you cancel within 24 hours of reservation.

20% service charge is added automatically to each check to be distributed amongst our front line staff. We thank you in advance.

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WalterVIP

Dined on Nov 2, 2024

Delightful evening Food was creative & delicious Service was excellent without being smothering Setting & space special Wine list extensive

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The Restaurant at The Greystone

4.7

4.7 (686)

$31 to $50

American

Highlands / Sapphire

About the restaurant

Our peaceful Lakeside Dining Room, with its fireplace and breathtaking views, is guaranteed to lower your blood pressure. The floor to ceiling windows allow for unobstructed views of the lake and mountains, giving guests the feel of being on an Alpine retreat.
We also offer a bar menu which is a more casual setting in our mansion bar. The mansion bar bar snacks from 2:00pm - 10:00pm Monday through Sunday

Guests are as comfortable in a jacket as they are a collared shirt to enjoy award-winning Chef's seasonal menus, inspired by the surrounding forests and mountains, lakes and streams.

Open year round to the public, The Restaurant at the Greystone is committed to reducing our environmental impact and increasing our use of sustainable resources, while providing the finest and freshest foods for our guests.

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Robert

Dined 6 days ago

We had excellent food and friendly, competent service.

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CAB Beef Tenderloin

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Berkshire Pork Tenderloin Noisette

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The Dining Room at Snowbird Mountain Lodge

4.6

4.6 (49)

$30 and under

American

Robbinsville

About the restaurant

Part of what makes Snowbird Mountain Lodge so special is our on-site dining and beverage program and we're excited to now share the experience with non-hotel guests!
Whether you're just stopping through, local to the area or staying nearby, join us at the top of the mountain for a four course dinner, featuring seasonally inspired soups, appetizers, entrees and desserts.
Dinner served nightly; advanced reservations required, based on availability. To-go lunches also available.
Our menus focus on seasonal, high-quality fresh local ingredients. The staff artfully provides exemplary table-side service, with an impressive knowledge of Southern cuisine and world-class wine. We're proud to partner with trusted, independent farmers, craft breweries, and food producers to source delicious and clean meals to your table

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Jesse

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

My wife and I drove over 2 hours to have a nice thanksgiving dinner with Snow Bird Mountain Lodge, it was extremely amazing and entertaining. Beautiful atmosphere with beautiful views. The staff and management were great. I didn’t want to leave, but unfortunately we didn’t have an overnight bag .

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Vue 1913 - Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

4.5

4.5 (2876)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Asheville

About the restaurant

Vue 1913 offers guests a comfortable and stylish setting for a leisurely meal designed only with the love of food in mind. The brasserie style format allows our chef the flexibility to truly showcase the best local rustic ingredients of each season which can be paired with a broad selection of wine from an abundant wine cellar cultivated over the years. Vue 1913 offers signature dishes including deviled eggs and caviar and elk tenderloin, carefully crafted. All dressed up with an art deco decor and panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Vue 1913 is the perfect fit for your everyday dinner plans and your special occasions.

Vue 1913 is honored to have consistently received The Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and to be one of only two AAA Four Diamond Restaurants in Western North Carolina.

Reservations recommended.

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Nancy

Dined 2 days ago

Ben H went above and beyond to make our 54th wedding anniversary a wonderful evening.

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