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    4.5 (2.7k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Pan con Tomate with Manchego Cheese--simpler and yet better than anything like this
    Tay E.

    Just as good as a 5 star Jose Andres restaurant. Tapas is the way to go here. We ate at the bar w a 1 he wait on a Fri night. Bartender and service was excellent. This time tried the bruschetta like tapas, anchovies olive concoction and eggplant starters --every morsel was divine. Then shared the shrimp dish and the salad. Wish we lived closer as we would be here every week. Easily the best restaurant in a 100 mi radius in all aspects of!

    Love the open kitchen
    Surelyne L.

    Was looking forward to checking Curate out since they're a James Beard award winning restaurant. Love the lively convivial atmosphere and the open kitchen. We sat at the bar so had the perfect view to see all the chefs work their magic. Service was efficient albeit not always attentive since our server was too busy talking to others about sports. The food to me was just ok & while I completely understand that these are considered tapas to be shared, they are very small portions. I've had much better authentic Spanish food elsewhere.

    Menu
    Joyce R.

    We stopped by Curate for a quick lunch and sat at the bar. We each had a glass of Albariño, which was perfect for a warm afternoon. We started with the croquetas de jamón and the chorizo wrapped in potato chips. Both were good, although we thought a dipping sauce would have made them even better. The Ajo Blanco Tuna Tartare was the highlight of the meal--such a unique and delicious combination of fresh tuna, almonds, and chilled garlic soup. We also had the lomo, which was tender and flavorful, and finished with a smooth, sweet flan. Great food, friendly service, and a wonderful spot for lunch in Asheville!

    Arroz Del Día
    Melanie W.

    Wow. Wow. Wow. This was our first visit snd we were blown away by everything. The food, the energy, the beauty of the restaurant, the service, everything was stellar during our visit. After having visited Spain and experiencing tapas, our expectations were set high and Cúrate delivered on all levels. We ordered several plates to share, ordered a bubbly white wine and later a pitcher of Sangria and enjoyed the thoughtfulness of their progression of our meal. Every dish was thoughtful and tasty. The patatas bravas were better than some we had in Spain. The lamb skewers were the least favorite as they were slightly overcooked. I missed taking a picture of the mussels because we slopped that up so fast! Overall, I cannot wait to visit again, especially as they change their menu seasonally so new surprises would be amazing. Thank you for a wonderful evening!

    Butifarra Con Mongetes
    Lauren S.

    Very very very disappointed. Do not recommend!!! I'm very sad to say this about such a well established restaurant, but definitely not worth it!! Save your money and your time!! Sure if you're wanting something light to eat that is the price of two people definitely go here! My partner made reservations for this restaurant that was a treat for my birthday, but they sat us at the bar in stools even though we had booked for a table... what's the point of making the reservation then??? They told us when we arrived they didn't have any tables available & asked if stools were okay, and we were too hungry to argue. I got to watch the staff hard at work, for bare minimum of food. The price is unjustifiable for the amount of food and the quality!!!!! Like everything tasted so bland and we had joked we were fighting over pinto beans due to how hungry we still were!! We ordered Lomo de Bellota (not worth it) Pan con tomate (please take this off the menu) Gambas Al ajillo (fancy words for 6 shrimp) Butifarra con potaje (waitress recommended for something "filling", was not filling) I'm sorry to give such a low rating but past the Spanish words, if you think of the flavor of the foods you're gonna keep thinking cause why did we pay so much for ingredient based meals??? I'm never recommending or going here, not even for a snack, drinks okay.

    Lamb skewers
    Neyda V.

    Really wanted to like this place, but for us it's a pass -- especially for the price point. The host was nice; we came in without a reservation and were added to the waitlist. The wait was only about 25 minutes, which wasn't too bad. However, we were not aware we were going to be seated at the bar and were not given the option to wait for a table instead. For this type of establishment, you'd also expect warmer and friendlier service. Again, we sat at the bar, which may not have been the best choice, but the service there was inconsistent and at times lacking. You don't pay any less sitting at the bar, so it was definitely disappointing. That said, the food itself was great. We ordered the lamb skewers and the patatas bravas, and both were absolutely delicious. My husband also ordered a coffee and the flan, and the flan was very good as well. The prices are definitely high, but the food quality was solid enough that I could understand the cost. However, part of what makes a higher price point worthwhile is receiving excellent service as part of the overall experience, and unfortunately that just wasn't the case here.

    Upper bar seating area
    Nina C.

    Super excited to try this place after watching America's culinary cup featuring Chef Katie Button. We made a reservation at the bar and got to see them in action behind the kitchen. Our server Kelsey was so awesome. Very knowledgeable, friendly and walked us through the menu and made some great suggestions. We ordered some drinks and a handful of tapas to share. Some of my favorites was the toasted bread with tomato, so simple but so freakin delicious. Crispy soft airy bread with a tomato spread that was spot on. Gambas is always a go to for me, the fried eggplant with honey was simple but also tasty. The octopus was on point! So tender and delicious. We could've eaten more but didn't wanna over do it. We loved the vibes and it was a great first stop for us in Asheville!

    Boquerones (anchovies) are one of my favorite dishes!
    Scott M.

    Holy cow! I've been here a couple of times while visiting Asheville. I come here every single time now. Plan ahead. This place is busy, because it is awesome! Make a reservation. I love Spanish food and tapas. Curate delivers like no other place I have been. I love the open kitchen - it's awesome to see them prepare the delicious food! Ask for kitchen seating for an extra treat! One of the advantages of the smaller plates is they allow you to sample from a wide range of delights! We always get the boquerones - I love the way they prepare the fresh anchovies! We also had a cheese plate, with a selection of dry, ripe, and blue Spanish cheeses - all of which were excellent and presented with very complimentary sides - the pear and apricot compote with the blue cheese was a personal favorite! We also had the patatas bravas (fried potatoes), lamb skewers, oysters, grilled shrimp, and stuffed piquillo peppers. EVERYTHING was a delight. The wine list is also exceptional. I had a delicious albarino, and a txacolina rose that was outstanding. We finished with the Tarta de Queso - which was delicious. Tangy, and lightly sweet. A perfect end to a great meal! Not just one of my favorite restaurants in Asheville, but one of my favorites period. I love Curate!

    Bar area
    Hadley E.

    A lively Spanish bar with delicious bites and prompt service. I had the gazpacho which was smooth and delightful. I also had croquetas, which were a little on the salty side for my taste but came with a very interesting "salsa de apertivo" which added depth of

    Gambas Al Ajillo
    Amanda C.

    Delicious tapas! We came by for a Saturday lunch - note if you order paella it does take some extra time to wait for it. We ordered the eggplant, shrimp in garlic sauce, seafood paella, burger, and brioche dessert. The fried eggplant with honey was delicious and unique! I loved the shrimp - super flavorful and the sauce was perfect to dip bread in. Burger was juicy but a bit to salty and saucy for me. The paella was the winner - it didn't look like much but the flavor was amazing and went great with a garlicky sauce. Not fishy but you could taste the seafood taste. We were pretty full but I couldn't help but order dessert. The soaked brioche was more firm than expected but I didn't mind. Enjoyed the carmelized top and the gelato on top was refreshing!

    Bill M.

    A really nice restaurant whose chef is friends with Jose Andreas so you know it will be meat forward!! Busy but got our table quickly with our reservations. Grabbed some cocktails. All were unique and made well. For food we started with chistorra & chips jose's way. curate chorizo wrapped in potato chips. Really tasty. Needed a dipping sauce though. Next we had some macarrones del cardenal. spanish mac and cheese, chorizo sofrito, ibérico pork and breadcrumbs. Pretty tasty and not too heavy. Also grabbed some mushrooms. Very tasty. Service was great. Didn't wait long for anything. Nice and relaxing dinner.

    Sangria rojo
    Alanna M.

    Wonderful atmosphere and very pleasant server. Food was overall tasty. The portions for the price did have us making jokes at the table lol. Not pictured was the manchego cheese which came with 4 slices so thin they were almost translucent. The verduras were thin leeks over romesco for what $17 or $18? Lamb skewers, same scenario. I'd recommend if you're going for maybe drinks and a couple of tapas then dinner somewhere else afterwards but value is just super poor.

    Elisa G.

    We drove all the way from Winston-Salem to come to Asheville yesterday and stopped here first. The reviews led me here and this restaurant was pretty good. We had a nice table for six and we ordered a lot! The mussels were average. The octopus was disappointing because it was too bland but we didn't want spicy. The shrimp were pretty good especially the garlic that accompanied it. I think the stand out dish of the day was the butternut squash soup with trout. We have two bowls of it because it was so small. The portions are definitely not large here so you have to order two of everything. Overall, I would say 3 1/2 stars

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    Is this on the Biltmore property?

    No it's downtown

    Is bar seating area on first come first serve basis?

    Maybe. Some of the bar seats are reservation only, so the best strategy is to make a rez. This restaurant is *very* good and popular, so you may have to make a rez in advance.

    We don't have a reservation. Could we eat at the bar (tomorrow/ Sunday night)?

    Doubtful

    I saw a recent review where someone said it's BYOB. Are y'all not serving alcohol?

    They have alcohol

    Is it suitable for children?

    They defeinitely don't have a kids' menu, so feeding them off the sharing plates will cost you more than Jason's Deli. :-) But their service is very customer friendly and… 

    Going on a day trip through Asheville and booked for Sunday brunch -- we have been lots for dinner but never for brunch and was wondering if the regular menu is also served along with the shorter brunch menu. Anyone know? Thanks!

    YES! Some menu items could be unavailable and there will definitely be daily specials. But the core menu has typically been available when I've been there at different times of day.

    Is it open on Christmas Day?

    No - they give their employees the day off!

    Do they have a Private Parking lot or Valet?

    No. Park in the Biltmore Ave. deck (2 hours free).

    How hard is it to get a reservation a week out?

    It can be hard. I didn't think we would get to go when I was trying to get to go over a week early. There were not any left other than 10am. I kept checking every day and absolutely one day before we wanted to go there were some available. So my… 

    How long does a typical dinner for two take? If we have a 7pm reservation, could we make it to LaZoom for an 8:30 bus tour?

    The amount of time you take depends on how you order your food. You can order all of your food at once so it comes out all at once which would be a typical amount of wait time for your food anywhere else or you can order your food so a dish or two… 

    Do you take reservations?

    Yes! We take reservation through Reserve (online) and by calling the restaurant directly (828) 239-2946.

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    We allow service animals only. There is no outside/patio seating.

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    Potential New Boyfriend is an unbelievable and unique find -- that glad I decided to make a stop…read morewhile coming from Art District! I'm blown away -- if I could give 5+ Stars I would! The lounge and music paired with desserts and wine is such a niche and fun vibe! I love the weekly features - especially Monday fixed menu of desserts with a shot of espresso or wine! The blueberry mint ice cream deserves a cult following! It's made with REAL mint and the color is amazing. The truffle balls are both delicious and serves as a charity (sine profit donated to local charity). The cream puff is light but packed with flavor! The late hours draws in a large crowd!! The waitress is so nice and upbeat. I will definitely have to make a trip back or before I head home!!

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    4.4(80 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    Back in 2021 I loved this wine bar! It is still a really trendy spot with great wines and creative…read moredishes. It feels like it's inside a home which is part of its charm. You are able to get seating inside or at one of the three different outdoor spots (back patio, front patio, and bench backyard). We had a reservation so were seated pretty quickly. We were in the back patio and it was extremely windy. We were there the evening that they have their mussel special so ordered that. We also got the pappardelle. The food was very interesting! The mussels came in a sauce with jalapeno, banana peppers, and (I believe) pancetta, which made it feel like a unique rich sandwich in the best way possible. The pasta also had a unfamiliar, unique flavor combo vibe. They get creative with the food here. They also have a cool selection of wines to pick from! Do know it's on the pricier side. I'd still recommend checking it out.

    Charming location in West Asheville NC. Lots of hype around this venue and just didn't hit the spot…read moretonight. Wines were mediocre, service was average, and the food was less than stellar. Potato salad with trout and half chicken was the saving grace for this outing. Trout entree and crispy rice dish were average at best with the crispy rice being overly salted. The wine by the glass was below standard for a wine bar. Good vibes at this location but it did not meet the hype of the Yelp ratings.

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    Chorizo - Crab benedict $12

    Chorizo

    3.9(209 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Reasonably good food, eclipsed by fantastic service. I stopped by for a quick lunch on a Saturday…read morewhen the brunch menu was available. The outdoor seating was really nice on a comfortable summer day. In terms of the food, I was thrilled to find that they had a vegetarian platter that I could order off the brunch menu, so I went with it. It was reasonably good, but not exceptional. It was made up of a number of component parts that didn't always fit together. The cheese arepa was great. The fried egg was as expected. The mixed veggies underneath had the wrong tone for the dish. The shiitake mushrooms did add umami, but that was the wrong flavor profile. Not bad. They just didn't fit the rest of the dish. The fruit also seemed out of place. The house made chorizo was clearly a seitan product, and it was good. It was just a lot of seitan, and that's a product I try to avoid. In terms of the service, everything was exceptional. Our server was very nice and demonstrated exceptional situational awareness. She was present as much as needed, but no more. She was also fast, despite waiting on half the restaurant. I was able to get in and out quickly to get back to my day. All told, a completely reasonable destination. I suspect their meat based dishes might fit together a little better, but the vegetarian options could be improved.

    Recently took a four day three night trip to Asheville to see the Biltmore. We ate our way through…read morethe town and had several nights where we enjoyed cocktails at lively bars and great eateries. The restaurant scene here is great. Chorizo was just across the street from our hotel so we overlooked it at first. I now regret that. The ambience, the food, the experience. Everything was great. We could've easily eaten 3-4 meals here! This is a menu worth exploring. Interesting S American cuisine. The four people in our party all ordered something different and tried to decide who ordered the best meal. The Indio plate had so many different flavor profiles, but came together for a savory meal. We all left stuffed with food still on our plates. Too many choices to want to split a plate, but portions are bountiful. Great value, diverse menu and friendly staff! Chorizo is an Asheville MUST try!

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