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    Cornerstone

    4.0 (490 reviews)
    Closed 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    CORNERSTONE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Carl S.

    Great place for great food. Their breakfast options and tons of pancake options. Service is really good every time I come here. This is a nice hidden gem on tunnel road. One of my go to's. Great for couples and groups

    Apple Walnut French Toast
    Heather P.

    Best Breakfast in Asheville! If you are looking for delicious breakfast options, good size portions, and great service- go to Cornerstone! The menu is full of amazing options- from your basic comfort meal of eggs, grits, sausage and biscuits to omelettes, eggs Benedict with pulled pork or a sweet treat blackberry stuffed French toast. We ended up sharing- everything was so good! The staff were so nice, helpful, and never let our coffee cups go empty. If you like sitting outside, their deck seating is epic on a warm day. We can't wait to come back! 100/10!

    Fettuccine Alfredo
    Crystal P.

    Stopped in to grab a quick bite while in the area. Food was decent, service was fast, crowd seemed friendly, and the portions were good sizes. Would visit again.

    Whitney H.

    Came in before work this morning and told the staff I have 30mins to be in and out. They had me in and out within 15mins. The food is very good and I will be coming back for sure! Thank you!

    House salad
    Ed H.

    We took a break while traveling in the Asheville area enjoying the fall colors. We decided to try something different. Cornerstone Restaurant meets that criteria. Our waiter was excellent and very friendly. We had an appetizer of fried squash and the country fried steak with potatoes. Everything was fresh and delicious. The restaurant was clean and not too noisy at the time we were there.

    Ahi tuna salad
    Nichole S.

    Food here is clearly homemade and very good! We got salads but there were so many other things on the menu I'd love to have tried. We also had the sausage and veg soup and it was very flavorful. Plus, bread and cinnamon butter to boot! We're just visiting the area but if we lived here, we would surely be back many times!

    Grilled chicken salad, burger, sweet potato fries
    Britney G.

    Needed a quick light lunch before golfing. Order the grilled chicken salad that ranks in my top 3 salads of all time. Don't ever change it! Hubs got the burger & sweet potato fries & called it delicious. He never expresses anything about food so you know it is good if he says something positive! Overall: quick, great portions, tasty, & cozy atmosphere.

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    7 years ago

    The onion rings were really good. The rings are really big. The burgers was the really big and good

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    Great food,great people,and great atmosphere.Did'nt wait a long period of time for my food and the service was fast.

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    5 years ago

    Wonderful place. The staff was very friendly. The food was some of the best I had while in Asheville.

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    Breakfast; fast, delicious and cheap! Mindy is great, whole staff is super friendly. Highly recoomended.

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    Food was delicious, very generous portions! Pricing is very affordable and the service was splendid! Can't say enough about this place!

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    Went here for breakfast while in Asheville! Great food. Service was ok. I would return as there a nice variety of options on the menu.

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    Chestnut - Brunch - Biltmore Burger

    Chestnut

    4.4(1.6k reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Fyi no pics taken since we went here for our anniversary dinner. Will be sure to take some the next…read moretime we come here....they'll be on the list for sure. Our evening started with complimentary champagne....booked in advance and told the staff we were in town celebrating and they took great care of us. We skipped the apps, but were impressed that they offer smaller plates, along with their entrees. My wife ordered the 4 Oz filet, which was so tender that it didn't require a steak knife to cut it. Her butter knife was sufficient enough. Honestly, her fork would've been enough. You can tell they have good beef quality....the filet was very tasty. Was served with a sauce and whipped potatoes, along with fresh green beans. I ordered their scallops and polenta dish. Honestly, I think the garnish was a bit over the top.....however, their scallops were delicious and tender. I normally like a good sear but can appreciate how they prepared theirs. The seasoning was flavorful and their sauce with the garnish went well with it. The only mark I can make had to do with the polenta. It was quite tasty, but the consistency didn't match the description of the dish. Regardless, it paired very well with the scallops. Ended the night with complimentary dessert, which was their blackberry peach crumble with ice cream, which was delicious. One of the best desserts we've had in some time. Our waiter James was fantastic. He was great in describing dishes, and was timely with the service and making sure our drinks were taken care of. The manager on duty, Brooke, was wonderful as well and even extended well wishes on our celebration. All in all, their staff did a great job. You can also tell that the other tables got similar service as well. We had all intentions on coming back and checking out their brunch, which was highly recommended, but ended up doing something else the following day. This is a solid option for date night dining. Very intimate setting downtown. Parking is ridiculous to try and get close by, especially on a Friday night, but theres a parking deck under a mile away from the front door. This is another Asheville spot we'll have in the rotation. Very impressed and can't wait to try other options there in the future.

    Chestnut is centrally located and was convenient to our hotel. The Aloft Downtown recommended…read moredining here. We tried to come for dinner but they were on a wait. Instead, we opted to come back the next day for lunch. Our waitress, Danielle, was friendly and made a great old fashioned for my dad. The dining room was busy for lunch but comfortable. Great coloring provided for kids too!

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    The Admiral - Rib eye

    The Admiral

    4.3(947 reviews)
    2.9 mi
    $$$

    It's been 10 years since I've been to Asheville, North Carolina, and it still has its charm, beauty…read moreand small town spell that just invites you to like it! I'm here for my eldest son's birthday and of course our first dinner here, with his wonderful group of friends would of course be at The Admiral Restaurant; most likely the best restaurant in town. I've been to The Admiral several times before, so I'm making this review an updated version of just how good a place can still hold its reputation. For a restaurant so damn good, there is nothing fancy about it. It's set up like a small town diner; and that's what makes it so much comfortable. The service is spot on and their menu has so many wonderful choices at not "break the bank" prices. Us six diners ordered: * Caesar salad - for a southern restaurant making a Caesar this good, it was enchanting! It had Croutons, Parmesan and Anchovy * Ribeye Steak - see above accolade! With tallow confit potatoes, glazed carrots, chimichurri, goat cheese * Cheeseburger with fries - a mile high beauty with Cheddar, Dijonnaise, B&B Pickles, grilled Onion, and fries - was enchanting * Beef Tartare - with chile aioli, mustard seed, chive, ramp, black garlic, egg yolk * Smoked Trout Mantecato had black pepper-parmesan toast, Furikake, yuzu tobik * Airliner Chicken Breast with crispy red rice, tomatoes, romano beans, herb Every dish above was excellent. For a restaurant to be this consistent (after ten years for me) states just how dedicated this restaurant is for impeccability.

    We had a phenomenal experience at The Admiral. From the moment we walked in, the hostess was warm…read moreand welcoming, and our server's knowledge of the menu was impressive. She was also attentive, kind, and patient with our questions and also allowing us to enjoy the whole experience without feeling rushed. The food was absolutely stellar. Every plate that came to our table was a work of art, letting the quality of the ingredients shine through rather than overcomplicating things. Standouts included the crudo and the steak tartare -- both beautifully composed and full of flavor. We were in town from Alabama and will recommend Admiral to anyone we know traveling to Asheville! Already looking forward to going back.

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    Inside. Covered patio with stone fireplace.

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    Beef Tartare. $19. Horseradish cheddar, pickled red onion, chili aioli, 64-degree egg, crostini. With everything spread on the crostini.

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    Water Street

    4.6(16 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    A newer addition that is in downtown but is a bit receded from most of the main street. It's quite…read moreatmospheric and has indoor and outdoor seating. Google calls it "American" cuisine, which is basically the one cuisine I don't do, but this place does offer some nice vegetarian options. Wanting to save some room for my food tour, I got a salad with a veggie skewer on top, but I did indulge in some lentil fritters. Fried bean paste is always a winner (technically lentils are not beans). The fritters were savory and the clash between their freshly fried texture and the cool dill-flavored dipping sauce and mixed pickled vegetables was quite robust. My salad delivered the promised crunch, and the shiitake shishito kabob had a wide variety of freshly barbecued vegetables, but unlike my appetizer this dish was missing an extra flavor touch. The drink and dessert selection looked good, but I like to spread myself around. I would definitely want to come back and eat outside on a warmer day.

    We walked up on this place looking for something else and took a chance. What a great decision. My…read morefriend and I shared 3 things. We shared the Irish coffee (perfect on a icy cold day), chili soup (its soup...not thick chili) and the platter with steak rice and beans and slaw! It was perfection. Tasty, warm in the tummy and lots of good flavors. Service was very good, wait staff was attentive and gave good input when asked. Definitely recommend this little spot. During the warmer weather I am sure the patio is the spot to be. It was 23° so we stayed inside. Come! Be merry.

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    Asheville Proper

    4.1(171 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$$

    Very yummy place, brought some family here and we had a lovely time. Ended with martinis and full…read morebellies. God the smell of the wood fire when you walk in is crazy. The chimchurri sauce was definitely my favorite, and the filet was very tender. Mashed potatoes and the cabbage was great--will say the gnocchi was super salty and off putting a bit. That chocolate martini though~ Our lady was also helpful and very kind :)

    Group of 4 on a busy Friday night. We were seated early without reservations. The host was great…read more We ordered all the "sides" and then each chose a protein, I chose the 6 ounce filet with the lump crab topping and bernaise sauce. My filet was honestly a little small and not the best. The crab topping was not lump - I'm a Virginia/Maryland gal- I know my crab and I know lump. It was a $19 add on, and it was ice cold...like very chilled. I said something, and was told that's normal. It chilled my filet. There was supposed to be a lovely bernaise sauce...there was not. It was dry, I pushed that crab off my now cold beef, ate what I had. It was later removed from the bill. The server did offer to correct the issue. Nevertheless, skip the crab. And I would not order the $59 tiny filet again either. Most of the sides were pretty good...I liked the green veggies. Potatoes were quite good too. Get the rolls, well worth it, Ambiance and service were fine. I'm not sure I'd return here for the price point. I would suggest looking further.

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