I'm originally a coastal girl so I'm always wanting to find great seafood now that I've moved more inland. The oysters were AMAZING and so fresh (I've had them right in Boston). I also branched out and tried a different fish for me; Golden Tile. That plate was beautiful AND delicious!!! My boyfriend got their Crab Rice - so much yum!!! read more

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What a great restaurant! Service, food, atmosphere were all on point. Delicious seafood.

I had trouble getting them to deliver my food, having said that, once we worked it out and I didn't have to go there and sit down and eat the food was fantastic read more

We visited last night for the first time for our anniversary dinner. We will definitely be back! Everything is beautifully decorated and cozy. Lauren was our server and she was really great. We started with oysters and the focaccia with butter (incredible). I got the crab cake special and my husband got crab rice. We finished with the pot de crème for dessert. No kidding, I loved every single thing we tried. Can't wait to go back. Thank you for helping us have a special evening! read more

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I love seafood and Jettie Rae's delivered on this first visit. Some of what we tried. Raw oysters, Woodsman's style clam strips, whole Branzino, and a daily special of rock, shrimp, pasta, and some spicy sauce that lived up to the spicy very well. All of it was delicious and while my heart would not have appreciated it, I could've eaten five orders of the clam strips all by myself probably. Would definitely return on another trip to Asheville. read more

These were the cleanest, tastiest raw oysters I have ever had in my life. Seriously- from NC, Maryland, and Massachusetts. And listen, if you think ordinary saltiness are tasteless and not worthy of your oyster- try these. The saltines are dipped in butter and then baked. Okay- we asked for extra. We had baked Oysters Bienville as well. This is umami at its finest. A mouth explosion to remember. Don't forget the green salad. Butter lettuce with a mild vinaigrette that leaves you wondering about the recipe. Seriously a terrific experience-from Cocktail to Dessert. Will be back again and again. read more

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My wife and I returned to Jettie Rae's, her choice, which I fully seconded. We were a bit early, but were seated in the main dining room right away. Impressive selection of bottles in the bar. Our server appeared as soon as we were settled, and made some recommendations from their specials list. My wife ordered a margarita, the green salad with a passionfruit vinaigrette, and the fish and chips. I ordered a glass of French chardonnary, the red snapper crudo appetizer from the specials list, and the red drum with farro, turnips, watermelon radishes and tomato-guajillo broth. The margarita was great, it would put many Mexican places to shame. The French chardonnay was very good, not as oaky as my usual Sonoma County whites, but very smooth and a great pairing with the crudo. Ah, the red snapper crudo. That was a Wow! dish and the high point of the evening. Intense, briny and yet very light on the tongue. The red drum was good - I've only ever had drum once before, at K-Pauls in N'awlins. It was very good, but could have used maybe a bit of heat for my taste. I also ordered the Dark Chocolate Pot de Creme for desert, and that was wonderful - rich, decadent, very deep chocolate. A wonderful evening, a place I would not hesitate to take out of town friends and family. read more

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Stopped in for a weeknight dinner intending to have oysters from the raw bar and the special. (Po boys on Thursdays.) Instead of a Po boy though, I ordered the ceviche and got a 'whoo boy' - a tomato-corn ceviche that missed in every way. (Oysters were great though.) The bartender was gracious and removed it without anyone asking for it, so I have no complaints. We are regular diners here and will continue to be. The vibe is that nice. But I don't recommend the ceviche. read more

Jettie Rae's - Down the bar - Seafood Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We decided to celebrate my birthday with a nice dinner at Jettie. I made reservations online but arrived an hour earlier and was sitting right away. They sat us in the covered patio area. The temperature was just right to enjoy a meal. We started with the Oysters Bienville, and the juice from the ingredients ehance a overall taste from the oysters. For my entree, I had the Rock Shrimp Spaghetti. The noodles were delicious and made fresh. You could capture the taste in each bite. My favorite new spaghetti yummy. I was able to request a drink, not on the menu long island tea cocktail. Oh, yea, the bread was freshly baked, too. They do have free parking, which is a plus. read more

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This is one of our regular spots as Asheville locals. In fact, we pretty much come every Wednesday we love it so much! Mitch and Melvin are tremendous bartenders and everyone is super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. They have a regular rotation of in season oysters and the wine list is impressive, yet affordable. Get the rose and fish and chips if you are new. We also sit at the bar, if available as the ambiance is great and you can watch the kitchen work. This is a top 5 Asheville restaurant for my wife and I. read more

Jettie Rae's - Bryan and Teresa enjoying the rose at the bar! - Seafood Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Excellent service , upscale but relaxed atmosphere. First couple times I visited it was good but never stood out as a short list restaurant for me. Tonight changed my opinion. Food was fantastic especially the oyster bienvinedo (oyster Rockefeller) and my snapper dish which was best I've had. Chimchurri and sauce with the snapper very well balanced. Whole snapper but easy to eat with the bigger bones. Homemade key lime pie and dark chocolate pot de crème great as well. read more

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First time here in town from Charlotte. Yes it's true what they say the best seafood in Asheville. We started with crab cakes you get two crab cakes on top of succotash flavored well with not a lot of breading great choice. I had the whole flounder. It comes with multi-colored cherry tomatoes and other vegetables across the top it was cooked to perfection the skin was crispy and the flesh was meaty. The Caesar salad is a must if you like anchovies. read more

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My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our last visit to Jettie's. We sat at the bar where Mitch was super attentive to our needs. As always, the food was outstanding. The oysters were second to none. The conversation with the staff added to our night of entertainment. We will definitely be returning. read more

I would have given this place a five had it not been for one item on the menu. And only one part of one item at that. Raw bar was fabulous. Clams and oysters all A++. Mains and appetizers also amazing. Only nit was the anchovies they served with the focaccia. At a place where the food quality is as good as it is, don't serve shitty anchovies. They were not the high quality I would expect at a place like this. read more

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You can never go wrong at this spot. I have visited several times and it is always great! This last time our waiter was so kind and knowledgeable. He cares about my special requests and made sure our meal was amazing! This place has the whole package, ambiance, service and fantastic food! read more

Jettie Rae's - Patio - Seafood Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Oysters Long Reach from ME yummy. They have about five selections every night. Had The prawns and a hanger steak. All was delicious. Service was wonderful from Emily he Hostess to Christian, who was our server. We went on Tuesday night and it's half Price wine night. Fabulous Pinot Noir from Willamette Valley. They have a patio outside that is dog friendly. Parking was a little bit of a challenge, but when we got inside found out that they have overflow parking at the credit union across the street. read more

Jettie Rae's never disappoints. It had been a while since our last visit, but everything was just as spot-on as we remembered. The ceviche, clam strips, and mussels were outstanding, and the fresh bread was perfect for soaking up that incredible sauce. A must-order combination. Service as always is great! read more

We absolutely loved our experience at Jettie Rae's. it was divine. The food was delicious and Dan, our fabulous server, made the evening very special. Highly recommend!!! read more

We had a wonderful time visiting Jettie Rae's! The service was great. It didn't feel rushed but she was incredibly attentive. I was so excited to see Woodman's clams from Essex and had to get them. They still tasted like the ocean- delicious! We had the striped bass, which was cooked perfectly, the skin was nice and crispy. The peas and carrots were great editions. We also had the scallops, which were cooked great! read more

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Excellent seafood, grossly overpriced. Tourist trap. Owner is responsible for the rapacious pricing.

Wow. We came here for our anniversary dinner. Jetti Rae's did not disappoint. We were greeted warmly at the door and seated right away. The vibe was chill. Warm lighting with a serene atmosphere. Food was beyond delicious! Fish n chips were cooked to perfection. The baked oysters and cauliflower were both pleasant surprises. The raw oysters were some of the best we've had. Key Lime pie transported us back to the Keys. Christian, our server, was very attentive and super friendly. We enjoyed his company throughout dinner. A wonderful way to celebrate us! Cheers read more

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We had an excellent dining experience from beginning to end at Jettie Rae's. Food, service and the casual atmosphere were perfect. Dan, our server, expertly guided us through the menu with detailed descriptions of the preparation and ingredients of several menu items we asked about. It was our anniversary dinner and we were delighted with an appetizer of delicious oysters Bienville (like oysters Rockefeller, but with a fresh twist), and main courses of pan seared grouper on a bed of peas (which were more like black-eyed peas), peppers & olives and pan seared cobia (a delicious white fish) on labneh (creamy yogurt), golden beets and crunchy pea pods. We ended things with butter pecan ice cream topped with macerated peaches and shortbread crumbles. Perfection. A five star evening for us! read more

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Excellent! Knowledgeable server (Dan), both in menu prep & wine. Couldn't have been more impressed! Presentation was spot on, & we loved every bite. Do yourself a favor & check this place out, you won't be disappointed! We'll be back, 5 read more

Wonderful seafood spot in Asheville. Made reservations on Resy day of. I would however book in advance to have more of a time selection. Started off dinner with a variety of oysters. Ordered two kinds from North Carolina and one from Canada. They were fantastic. They were prepared wonderfully, where we didn't need to scoop them out. We also ordered the tuna off the specials, mussels and crab + ricotta spread. I had ordered crab rice for my main meal and loved it. My fiancé ordered stripped bass and enjoyed it as well. Staff was friendly and food was great. read more

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We have been waiting to visit amd sure glad we did. The ambiance was very chill and simply stunning! The Oysters Bienville were absolutely perfect! Reminds me of a good Cajun Chargrilled Oysters. The shrimp cocktail was.like no other- huge and seasoned! Not just plain poached shrimp with cocktail sauce- yummmmm! She Crab soup was good. I'm used to it with a little more cream so it was different but very good! Striped Bass was huge and plenty to share. Not overcooked so it was flaky amd full of flavor. Crb cakes were FULL of crab Not fillers. So good almost didn't want to swallow the bite! Partnered with the charred cabbage made the perfect bite. Sure glad our waitor recommended the homemade butter pecan ice cream with apples and the most fabulous cookie. Already planning a trip to come back! Don't hesitate. GOOO! read more

I know it's Asheville and all fresh seafood has to be flown in but 4.50 per oyster seems very steep to me! I'm from Florida and oysters are plenty but never 4.50!!! Fish and chips amazing!!!! Would definitely recommend that! Pasta with rock shrimp not good! Shrimp tiny pasta mushy. Other food looked excellent but not within our budget. It's an awesome restaurant if you can afford it! I had 4 oyster, they had 5 different kinds. They were delicious along with toasted saltines and great condiments. read more

The food and service was phenomenal! We sat at the bar and had a great time! We ordered the fish and chips and the NC red drum! Best fish and chips I have ever tasted. The red drum was delicious and very flavorful. Will come back next time in town! read more

Seafood in the mountains, who knew? Jettie Rae's has always been a favorite of ours ever since they opened a few years ago. From their octopus which is always tender and flavorful to their daily specials which are eclectic and fun everything is delicious. We started off with Paloma's which are smoky and salty in the best way and really refreshing with seafood. We also opted for their daily app special which was lightly dressed blue fin tuna mixed with olives and buttery grilled crostini - YUM. For our entrees we got the shrimp po boy which was loaded with shrimp. It was lightly breaded and dressed so you could taste the sweet shrimp and deliciously light bread. We also got the crab cakes which had a ton of sweet crab flavor and came with grilled leeks and corn salsa. This entree was extremely light. Our favorite dish was the special which was a flounder and grits. The grits were soaked in milk over night so they were extremely thick and creamy in the best way. Already planning our next trip! read more

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I'm starting with the great service that we received from the welcome at the door to our waiter, Dan. We were worried because we arrived near closing time but we were not rushed and actually quite the opposite. Dan was very knowledgeable about the menu and the way items are prepared and even where they originate from, especially from local sources. Mother's AVL bread was delicious, well made craft cocktails and a must have appetizer is Oysters Bienville. If raw oysters are your preference they have many varieties that you may mix or match by the piece. Even oyster shooters available. There were 3 of us, we tried the Oyster Po Boy, the Fish & Chips and a special Tile Fish dinner. The seafood was fresh and flavorful. The special came with a corn and gnocchi side that was amazing. Portions are good. Unfortunately we were too full to try any of the desserts that sounded mouthwatering as he described them. The covered patio in the front looks so relaxed and inviting. We sat inside for dinner. It's a nice vibe and has a large bar if you just want drinks and oysters...why not?! We don't live in NC but will definitely visit again when in the area. And would like to see Dan again...did I say how outstanding he was? I can't say it enough, very nice and very attentive. read more

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I wish I had something great to say about this place. They should have told our large party (8) not to come. We called roughly 2 hours before attempting to dine and were told to call a little closer but they would be able to accommodate our party. We called an hour prior to driving in, we were told we would be seated. We called one more time, 10 minutes prior to arrival and were told we would be seated. Once we arrived, we were told we could be seated outside in 50° weather at two separate tables. When we referred to our several phone calls prior to arrival, they denied everything. Not cool. Do not recommend. read more

Small, light and airy, maybe Asheville's best seafood! Start to finish, an excellent meal, Jumbo shrimp cocktail, Smoked Trout dip with crostini, and Oysters Bienville. Service was a little inattentive, but with class, changing plates for courses. The Sancerre was well chilled, from a diverse wine list dominated by French wines. read more

Jettie Rae's - Domaine des Chasseignes Sancerre - Seafood Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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All in all, I'd say Jettie Rae's has become my favorite restaurant in Asheville. We had dinner there again last night, and I think this was our best meal there ever. I started with a gin martini, which was ice cold and just right. The oysters on the half shell, while pricey, were fresh and beautifully presented with the excellent mignonette sauce and the New Orleans-style seafood cocktail fixings of ketchup, horseradish and Crystal hot sauce. The fried clam strips, $11 as an appetizer, are the best I've ever found south of Boston (and these clams do come from Massachusetts.) Glory be! Jettie Rae's has brought back the fried oyster poboy (though the price, $21, is higher than it used be.) This is the best poboy I've had outside New Orleans, with very fresh Leidenheimer's bread and well dressed with mayo, lettuce and tomato. The shrimp poboy ($16) is also excellent. Dinner for two with tip, kitchen fee and tax was around $125, and well worth every penny. read more

The service was excellent love the cool vibe. First time here and I would definitely return. I tried all of the four fresh oysters. Amazing and so fresh. The bread service was absolutely delicious. The clam strips were excellent and my husband and I split the golden beet salad. He ordered the fish and chips and roasted oysters. Highly recommend and make reservations! read more

Jettie Rae's - Fresh raw oysters and fresh the best gin and tonic. - Seafood Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Jettie Rae's is my favorite restaurant in Asheville. Cozy vibe, friendly service, and outstanding food. I've never had a dish I didn't like there, but the standouts are the fried clams, shrimp cocktail, and crab cakes. The chow chow relish they're currently serving with the crab cakes is outstanding! read more

Awesome dining experience as before. The bread.....Mother's AVL bread made with sorghum and pink peppercorns served with butter and sea salt, Island Creek petite oysters, Fried Clam Strips, a pomelo salad, Parmesan fries, and a single crab cake...nothing could better with this dinner. Service from Jacqueline was superior. Food was outstanding and those tiny little oysters at $4.59 a piece were worth every little taste. Atmosphere is awesome. Food is outstanding. Recommend booking reservation well in advance. Will definitely return. read more

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My wife and I went here on our honeymoon and weren't really sure what to expect... the ambience was incredible, the food was absolutely fantastic, And the staff were SO FRIENDLY! We had lots of questions and they were happy to spend time at our table and talk to us about our food, our trip, etc. It was very pricey, but I was happy to pay that for the incredible food... Plus, it was our honeymoon. The price felt entirely justified for the quality. We will be coming back next time we make it to NC read more

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Great food. We were a little skeptical having seafood in the mountains but everything we ordered including oysters were fresh and tasty. Service was great read more

We really enjoyed the hamachi crudo! The oysters were really fresh and we enjoyed many different types which are flown in every single day. Oysters in the mountain sounds crazy, but we really enjoyed our experience here in Asheville. The service was a little slow, but this is the food business. However, the vibe checked out. We would definitely come back if we lived here. read more

We ate here tonight and it was excellent!! Very fresh oysters, the shrimp + pasta was delicious as were the fried soft shell crab with ramps!! Incorporated a lot of local foods as well. The staff was 100 - super nice, accommodating and prompt. Will be back! read more

WOW! This might be one of my new favorite restaurants in Asheville. Service: Everyone here was so friendly. We had to move our reservation to a different time, and the staff were very accommodating about it. We immediately felt warmly welcomed when we stepped inside. Our server was attentive but let us order at our own pace. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and gave us some great suggestions! Food: To start, we had the trout dip and a half dozen oysters. The trout dip was phenomenal and the oysters were fresh and delicious. For our mains, I had the fish and chips and my husband had the gumbo. No complaints here! I also tried their drink special, which was a beet cocktail - very unique and so tasty! Ambiance - we sat in the heated covered patio section, which was super cozy. The inside and bar area looked really trendy too. I definitely want to come back in the summer time and sit outside! Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Jettie Rae's, and I'm already looking forward to my next visit. read more

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