What a major disappointment! We arrived in time for our reservation and immediately felt unwelcome. The hostess was snippy, the bartender couldn't be bothered and we were told our table was going to be outside (it was 59 degrees and the patio area was not pretty or where I wanted to have a special dinner). We had an incredible experience at Cucina 24 the night before so our expectations were high. Management needs to reel in the attitude here, if guests doesn't feel welcome, most won't stay. We didn't and would never go back. read more

-Poor service - unbalanced flavors (Corn bread was acidic) - Not a good value All in all a very disappointing experience. read more

No. Just don't go here. Came in with sweet tooth and asked of we could order dessert togo. It was 3 minutes from place to hotel room. It looked like poo. Don't serve this to guest. No, did not try it. Between it looking like actual poop and the attitude of the bartenders being super unwelcoming and off putting, I had no desire to try it. It went in the garbage. read more

Rhubarb - Why would you serve this to a guest?! If you don't know how to package a dessert don't allow someone to order one togo. - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Would probably rate in the high 3's if it were an option. The burrata was good and the Bavette steak was good, although the potatoes underwhelmed. I really like farm to table. However, the quality and portion sizes don't adequately reflect the high prices. read more

Incredibly underwhelming. I have no desire to eat here again. We tried 6 different items and nothing made me go WOW this is INCREDIBLE. The winter chowder was yummy and the scallops decent but the rest of the food lacked flavor and complexity. Our last dish was literally a baked sweet potato they tried to disguise as culinary excellence by adding some pieces of popcorn on top with an egg...it did not taste how it looked...Go to Curate, Nine Mile, Chai Pani, or anywhere else before here. read more

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Excellent food and service. Fun experience at the chef's table. Would recommend to others and return.

Waitress was friendly and very attentive and food was delicious! Look forward to visiting this great spot again .

Our server, Smiley (that's how it's pronounced, not sure of the spelling) saved our night. I made a reservation on Open Table not realizing it was outside seating only. I called in and advised I'd unfortunately have to cancel my reservation unless they had inside seating available. The hostess checked and advised they could accommodate us. When we got there we were seated - outside. But it was a beautiful day and my girlfriend brought Benadryl for her allergies so we decided "what the heck!" However, my girlfriend is an HSP and if you know the corner of Patton and Biltmore on a Saturday night it's a bit of a sensory overload - ambulances, buskers, protesters, the LaZoom Bus and Pubcycle, etc. Halfway through my Woodford Double Oak Manhattan on the rocks w/ Luxardo cherry, I could see my girlfriend was having a hard time holding it together. I got up and found the aptly named Smiley who without hesitation, found us a table inside. The manager whose name I didn't get was very apologetic that the hostess didn't pass the inside seating reservation request to her. The table wasn't in Smiley's section but he kept us as his patrons anyway. The food was great. It's upscale farm-to-table in Asheville so that's to be expected. It was our first time having the much hyped, seasonal ramps after 10 years here. But what saved and made our night was the care the staff took to make sure my girlfriend could feel safe and comfortable. read more

Deeply underwhelming but they tried. The interior was a surprise as it is uhmm,rustic. read more

I wasn't able to get reservations here, but walked in and was able to get a seat at the bar. The cocktails and food were good. There were a couple people who worked there who were also eating there, so that's a good sign! read more

we don't recall having a worse meal! The cornbread starter was VERY BURNED ON THE BOTTOM and flavorless. The Burrata was bland served with olive oil SOAKED bread The creole was over sauced, over salty and shy unappetizing. Will not return! read more

We saw Rhubarb on a list of best restaurants in Asheville, and I can absolutely see why. We made a reservation for a Thursday night, and we got the high-top table in the bar area. It was a very romantic and set-aside area, and we really enjoyed it. We started with a couple of drinks and the ricotta burrata - it was delicious! For entrees, I had the stuffed apple and cabbage, and my husband had the duck confit. Both were delicious. Our server Vanessa was amazing- always there when we needed her! Highly recommend. read more

Rhubarb - Stuffed apple and cabbage entree - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

A+ for effort. Creative menu, excellent service in a warm and friendly vibe. I just didn't love all the flavor combinations. The wood fired trout was the best by far. Cooked to perfection with sides like Swiss chard,wild turnips and farro that blended nicely. The ricotta gnocchi with walnuts was a bit bland. The burrata super creamy but the squash was an odd topping. The field pea falafel was interesting but the Smokey flavor was a bit strong. Loved the vegan squash soup but not the nuts in it. The cornbread texture was mushy and I would have preferred plain butter to the sorghum whipped fromage. (Although my son loved it). I can see why people love this place, it just wasn't my taste. read more

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What a great place in Asheville to eat dinner. The ambiance for me is a little cold but in true farm to table fashion and the wife liked it and it was warmed by the great service and food this place puts out. We were served by Luke who was a great server and did not miss a beat, I am not a fan of "ZONE SERVICE" (as when it is not executed correctly is a complete and utter disaster for everyone concerned including the server who will get nothing because whomever brought to order incorrectly has cut the tip to zero) Well that did not happen here everything came out hot and perfect. We started with the Pimento Pups and they were just wonderful and then we ordered Pork Loin with Pink Lady Beansand spinach it was just delicious and the wife ordered Seared Royal Red Shrimp and of course we shared and the shrimp were fresh tasting and delicious. We then followed up with dessert and had Sassy Pumpkin pie and enjoyed it very much. So if you are in town and looking for a remarkable place to Dine. This is the place for you and a MUST TRY! read more

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Brunch at Rhubarb started with great drinks. Love the House Collins. The goat cheese burrata was creamy without the usual goat cheese tang served over a blueberry compote with some crispy onions--delicious. The shrimps and grits were ok. Grits were a nice consistency, chewy large grains, but not hot enough. Lukewarm to be precise. Red Royal Shrimp was nice, but the sauce was a bit sweet, thick and could have benefited from some heat. The chicken biscuit sandwich with warm honey was the winner at our table. A 'fruit bar' dessert fell short on taste. The fresh peach slices on top were nice, but the crumble was eh. Great service from Walker! read more

Couldn't have had a better Valentine's Day meal. Rhubarb is a restaurant in downtown Asheville. Their usual menu has inventive farm-to-table offerings but for Valentine's Day they had a price fixe menu of four courses and they also had an option for wine pairings. The service was fantastic, the atmosphere was bustling and exciting and the food was absolutely fabulous. Also we had a smoked old fashioned at the bar that was out of this world, nice wine list and craft beers on tap. Here is a list of the offerings. Valentine's day 2019 Menu (**were our selections) -**Arugula Salad Pepper Jelly Vinaigrette, Cheyenne Spiced Pecans, Pickled Pomegranate, Honey Chevre -Honey Drizzled Frog Legs Buckwheat Waffle, Espresso Balsamic Gastrique -**Crab Raviolo Vanilla-Cardamom Cream, Marinated Satsuma, Fried Basil paired with Jansz, Sparkling Rosé, Pinot Noir, 'Tasmania,' or St. Valentine's Spritz, Amaro Montenegro Appetizers Grilled Asparagus with Soft Farm Egg, Fried Green Tomato-Coriander Relish Bergweiler, Riesling, -Beef Cheek Purple Sweet Potato Gnocchi, Mole Negro, Chimichurri, Spiced pepitos with Wicked Weed Brewing, Farmhouse Saison with Sour Cherries -**Oyster Pie For Two House Hot Sauce, Preserved Lemon Gremolata Chateau Carre, Muscadet, 'Le Clos,' Entrees: -**Potato Crusted Wreckfish with Chamomile Nage, Tuscan Kale, Celery and Fennel Salad paired with Domaine de la Chappelle des Bois, Gamay, 'Grand Pre' -**Wood Roasted Quail Risotto Milanese, Garlic Wilted Spinach, Toasted Pine Nuts Claude Jobard, Chardonnay, 'En Villerange,' Brick Oven Hen Of The Woods Mushroom Winter Squash Spaetzle, Brown Butter Braised Cabbage Davis Family, Roussanne Blend, 'Cuvée Luke,' -Pork Loin For Two with Roasted Fig Compote, Sweet Potato Aligot, Seared Brussels Sprouts paired with Garcia & Schwaderer, Carignan Blend, 'Facundo,' Chile 2012 Dessert (choose one per person) -**Lover's Board Chocolate Salami, Three Graces Blanche, Dulce de Leche, Marcona Almonds, Citrus Marmalade, Spiced Shortbread Crackers with Amaro Averna, Bittersweet Digestif, Italy -Love Potion Toasted Coconut Sorbet, Charred Avocado-Matcha Cake, Roasted White Chocolate -**Chocolate Affair Truffled Chocolate Sauce, Lemon Kissed Cardamom Foam, Mushroom Granola, Cru d'Arche, Sémillon, Sauternes What a wonderful valentine's day! read more

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Goat cheese? Phenomenal. Steak? Phenomenal. Chicken? Phenomenal. Cocktails? Phenomenal. It appears that their menu changes regularly so my menu items may not be the same as yours, however, based on my experience, you should run, not walk to Rhubarb. read more

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This restaurant is in the heart of downtown Asheville. We made a reservation for 830pm on a Saturday night (also a holiday weekend) and we had to wait until 8:45pm to get seated. It happens, it was packed. The staff seemed very overwhelmed and stressed but the service was decent. Our server was there when we needed her and timely, but she didn't go above and beyond if that makes sense. We decided to order a lot of different plates and share everything. This is really the way to go in my opinion. The menu changes daily which really makes this a true farm to table dining establishment. Everything was delicious but the Pimento Pups were to die for. I could eat this every day! Only giving this place 3 stars because yes it was good, but it just wasn't memorable for me. I most likely will not go back (there are so many places to try in AVL!) but I would recommend going and trying it for yourself. read more

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For a meal we looked forward to, this was a massive disappointment. Seated in one of the corners, it felt like we were forgotten. It wasn't just the fault of the server. The rest of the staff was nowhere to be found. The wait between courses was, quite frankly, ridiculous. Unfortunately, the quality of the plates did not make up for it. At least the check came quickly. That was the one request Rhubarb seemed eager to deliver. read more

I've never been put in such a weird situation by a server. She made us feel like we were an inconvenience, asking for more water made us feel BAD, that's how her treatment of our normal asks were. She approached us in silence and was basically like "what do you want" look on her face, even behind the mask it was apparent. The food also took so long to get to us, it was an hour to even GET DRINKS, and the place was fully staffed. There was one bartender, three servers, 6-8 people behind the counter making food. I have no idea in gods great creation why it took an hour to get drinks and even longer to get food. Food was fine but because of poor service this place gets a 0/10. They need to completely rehire. read more

Food was good but limited. Service was very friendly and efficient. Nice comfortable atmosphere. Like all the Asheville restaurants, all the wine's by glass seem to be down from 1/2 cup to 1/8 cup nowadays. read more

This is a really cozy place with a nice outdoor seating. We shared some different dishes an everything tasted really good! The twist on the burrata with rhubarb jam and pickled blueberries were something extra! We had a really good waitress who helped us with recommended for our brunch the next day. read more

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We had such an incredible experience at rhubarb. The food was amazing. The short rib is incredible, and definitely enough food for 2 people to split as their entree. We also loved the burr as a starter. The service was great and attentive. read more

Rhubarb - Best short rib ever - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I came here as a diner of 1. I had a 5:45 reservation but arrived at 5:30. The table I was given was on the verge of not being able to be sat at as it was between a wall on one side (wood) and a wall on the other (glass). In between these walls was a night stand sized table. On the other side of the glass wall -- was a couple. So basically it was if I was sitting at their table. I turned my body 45 degrees towards the wood wall to not impose on their date. As soon as the waiter arrived she seemed... out of it. She came back not once, not twice, but three different times reintroducing herself. I told her I had ordered the orange wine and she kept saying oh yes I'm back to refill your water! (To which she NEVER filled) I immediately put in an order for the pork rillette appetizer -- it was great. Really really great. When I was 3/4 of the way through the appetizer the waitress came back and I put in my order for the trout filet entree. She came back once and said oh!! Let me remove this plate!! This was about, 15 minutes after I had put in my entree order. A half hour after that she came back and said oh!!! I owe you new silverware! 5 minutes later, she showed up with new silverware. 30 more minutes later, she came back and said I'm not going to rush you, you have the prime people watching spot. I almost busted out laughing. 1. I can't look out the window without staring at someone who is clearly on a date. 2. You clearly forgot I put in for an entree. I reminded her I had the trout filet coming out to which she clearly took a second and then said, oh yes! And power walked away. 20 minutes later -- I received my entree -- piping hot. To which I can only conclude happened because it was made after the waitress clearly forgot and re-entered it. The sauce was smeared over it, which tasted caked on. Besides the weird sauce smear on the entree -- the food was great. But honestly I have never received worse service. I know dining as 1 is hard for restaurants -- But cmon. You gotta do better than this. read more

Excellent!! Not sure what all the negative reviews are about. Everything was extremely fresh and well thought out. The sweet potato was one of the best veggie dishes I've ever had at a restaurant and the trout was perfectly prepared. Really cool vibe in here and attentive service! Would come back for sure. Great date night spot read more

Really cool restaurant with delicious food and great staff! The Burrata was the absolute best! read more

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Such an adorable restaurant! I came here with a group of 12 for Sunday brunch as part of a bachelorette weekend. There were not many people eating so there was no wait, and we had great attentive service. Heads up: don't come here starving! The portions are smaller but the food is absolutely fantastic. I made sure to sample a bit of everyone's plate. Warm cornbread: Not the best. I do like the honey drizzled over it but I thought the cornbread was rather dry. Omelette: This was quickly devoured by my friend because it was delicious so I didn't get the chance to taste it. Toad in the hole: So good! The pork was yummy especially covered in the gravy and the salad complemented the dish just right. Short rib hash: Amazing!! I highly recommend this. I asked the waitress for something savory and filling and she recommended this dish. The hash part consisted of potatoes and sweet potatoes cooked in duck fat, and the short rib hash was delicious! read more

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Great meal at Rhubarb. Excellent service. Cool interior. The Brussels sprouts are the best. The best. Order these! Pork loin and trout were great mains. Good wines by the glass, at fair prices. Will return. read more

Cute brunch spot! I came here with my puppy and girlfriend for Saturday brunch and we loved the location. The outside patio was super cute and shaded which was great in the heat. We both got the strawberry-peppercorn French toast - sounds amazing, right!? A little disappointed as it had little to no flavor. Both of them were cold and we only saw our waiter once. The house made sausage pattie was a little greasy but delicious. Overall they probably deserve 3 stars but I loved the atmosphere and I'd like to come back and try something else. Stay tuned! read more

Rhubarb - Mimosa and patio - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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This was our favorite restaurant in Asheville! The food was spectacular so flavorful and the perfect balance of sweet, savory, spicy and sour. Everything was beautifully plated and presented picture perfect. We shared three appetizers which was a perfect share portion for two. The mozzarella (burrata) with homemade fig spread served with French bread was spectacular! In fact, so delicious we asked for extra bread to soak up every bite! The shrimp with a hummus spread on homemade bread was served with pickled onions and Bentons Bacon. It made my mouth do a little dance! It was delicious and such a unique dish. The last dish was a gnocchi with veggies. The citrus cheese cake was divine. The food was over the top amazing! The only area for improvement was the service. It was a little cold, unfriendly, and unwelcoming. This pandemic makes it less friendly and welcoming but I found the service to be a little off putting. The food was spectacular and made up for lackluster service. Can't wait to go back on my next visit to Asheville! read more

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This place was fantastic. The bar tenders were a laugh. We sat at the bar and had a couple drinks before we were seated. The food was outstanding and fairly priced. The server could have been more attentive. After we got our meal she never came back to check on us until she brought the check. She did happen to check on the 6 person table that was next to us at least 4-5 times but never noticed that my drink was empty from the moment that our food arrived. We will be back though. read more

Rhubarb - Table side drinks - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Great meal, very accommodating great service! I asked for a pita instead of a bun. Water melon hard cider. Awesome not too sweet. The wicked weed Pernicious very good as well! Very happy with the over all meal! read more

Came here for my bday dinner! They don't do any birthday celebrations, but it was still awesome! The food was great and we had a good time. The food was cooked perfectly and the ambiance was great. Everyone was spaced out for social distancing. Make sure to make a reservatio read more

Rhubarb - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Perfection! We loved every bite of our dinner at Rhubarb. Easily one of the best restaurants I've ever been to. I'd been a little nervous after reading some of the three star reviews -- thankfully, we had a completely different experience! The team was so kind and passionate about the food. You could taste the care and mastery that went into the preparation of each ingredient. 10/10 -- I'll go back every time we visit Asheville! read more

Rhubarb was wonderful! The menu can be slightly misleading, though. When I went with my mother, we each ordered the Little Green Valley cocktail to drink and the Asparagus and Wood Nettle Soup. We ordered the Grilled NC Royal Red Shrimp and the Ricotta Gnocchi to split. The drink was perfect. It is made with a drinking vinegar, which is very interesting and gives it a unique flavor. It was very refreshing and not too sweet. The soup was also delightful. It was a generous portion. Splitting the shrimp and gnocchi did not end up being enough food, but both dishes were spectacular. There are only four shrimp, but the tahini sauce gives them a powerful flavor. The cabbage with the gnocchi has a tasty dressing/sauce on it. Both dishes would be wonderful appetizers to split with 2-4 people. I would recommend Rhubarb, but be careful to order correctly! read more

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This was my first stop into the highly recommended Rhubarb. The decor is. Rustic warehouse feel with everything very clean. Even with Covid mandates lifted staff were masked and there were air purifiers in some areas inside to keep the staff safe, something I'm always happy to see. We ate outside and enjoyed a shared plate of the green onion hush puppies with sorghum butter. They were light fluffy and moist on the inside, very delicious! Each of us got a different of the four current entree options, of which I think the steak was the favorite, beautifully seasoned and cooked! I had the half chicken and the dish was thoughtfully constructed with grits to balance out the grilled chicken. It was just a bit dry, but the broth included with the dish and the creamy grits evened it out. read more

Rhubarb - This season's pork entree - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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3.5 stars but rounding up for overall good experience. We had high expectations based on the reviews and probably would have enjoyed it more if we had gone in with no expectations. Service was friendly but pretty slow. It took awhile to even put in drink orders, and then the appetizer came out before our drinks. They seemed busy but not slammed. We started with the cauliflower soup, which was just okay. We also ordered the bread basket, which was really good. It came with honey butter and ramp butter, which tasted like garlic. At our server's suggestion, I ordered the Juneberry Chamomile cocktail, and it was a good recommendation. As promised, it was sweet but not too sweet and kind of soothing. The food took a long time to come out. We wondered if it was because my husband ordered the half chicken. He said it was good but not amazing. I ordered the goat cheese burrata and really liked it. I don't think I've had pickled blueberries before and they went great with the burrata. It came with a ton of bread, and if I had known that, we probably wouldn't have ordered the bread basket. We were so full we skipped dessert. Despite the slow service, our server was friendly and offered helpful recommendations. Overall the food and drinks were good. We would go back. read more

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This is a nice higher end dining option in a mostly casual city. Our party of 6 was sat in the front of the restaurant and our table was nice. The cocktails are very good. Wine list is very nice. Somm helped me make a selection that I was very happy with, an inexpensive cab franc. The sparkling rose was also delicious. The food is very good. I had the local trout with squash and it was delightful. The steak "was good" per my husband, maybe a little over cooked and small portions. We had appetizers that were great but can't remember what they were. The service left something to be desired. Our server seemed very new so we tried to give her some grace. Sommelier made up for it. She had no knowledge of the wines or the food really. read more

Rhubarb is a Farm to Table restaurant in downtown Asheville. During a recent trip, I had one of the best meals that I've had in Asheville. That is saying a lot considering Asheville has an awesome selection of restaurants. We actually ended up coming here after being told that there was a long wait at Curate. The Food: The food here was off the charts. They had a pretty serious selection for a farm to table place with a rotating menu. Most farm to table restaurants only have a handful of entree selections. That was not the case at Rhubarb. My wife and I ordered the cheese plate as an appetizer. They had a good selection of cheeses and good spreadables as well. For my entree, I ordered the burger with pimento cheese and pickles. It came on a sweet potato bun. The burger was cooked to perfection and the pimento cheese, which was made in house, was creamy and applied liberally. I think my favorite thing about my meal was the hand cut fries. They were crispy and you could tell that they were freshly made. The Service: The service here was excellent. As we were seated, our waitress took the time to explain their farm to table concept. She made recommendations, and she was very knowledgeable on each dish on the menu. Atmosphere: We sat outside on a beautiful fall day. They have a fairly large patio that I would love to come back to on a warm day. It would be a great place to just have a beer and relax. read more

10/10 culinary experience! Phenomenal wine, food, and dessert. The wait staff was very professional and knowledgeable