Good food in a nice place. Need reservations unless you go early or get lucky. Pricey. Food comes out quickly if you like that kind of place. Nice looking restaurant. Staff nice. But not the best place in Hendersonville. read more

Came here for our anniversary and the ambiance when we walked through the doors was magical. I think our servers name was Jenny, she was so nice and knowledgeable and made great recommendations. She really made our night special. I was blown away with the food! Everything was so perfect. We tried the wings, the hummus plate, the bees knees cocktail and margarita & the Thai curry beef and scallops. The music that was playing was like my personal playlist. The dinner menu started at 5 and even though we came at 4 we decided to wait to see the specials. We will definitely be back. In my opinion, this is the best restaurant in Hendo! read more

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My favorite restaurant in Hendersonville. The menu is amazing, the food is exquisite with the best ingredients and the drinks are delicious. My server was on top of everything and explained the menu very well. The atmosphere is fun and relaxing a great place to go on a date or to meet up with friends! The bar is awesome and they even have outdoor rooftop seating with such lovely views of Hendersonville mountains. Love Shine have been there more than a dozen times and am now a regular customer! read more

Atmosphere was warm and inviting, food was out of this world! Stuffed mushrooms, lobster roll, and the curry tenderloin and scallops were the dishes we chose. I would get all of them again! Jenny and Angela were the best! Thai Curry Beef Stuffed Mushrooms read more

Husband and I wanted to celebrate our 22nd anniversary so we went to Shine. We'd been there once before for brunch and liked it so we went back for dinner. Sunday nights in Hendersonville are not very lively. We got to Shine about 6:30. The place was packed. We only waited a few minutes for a table though. Our server came over and got our drink order then we got the pretzels for an appetizer. I'm not a pretzel fan and I don't really like pimento cheese. This dish was so tasty! The pretzels were warm and soft and the pimento cheese was warm and had some good flavor. I got the trout special and husband got the Thai Curry Beef. My trout was cooked perfectly. I peeled off the skin. It wasn't crisp at all and it didn't look appetizing. I understand that leaving the skin on was necessary and trying to crisp the skin would have overcooked the fish. The dish came with jasmine rice and some sauteed vegetables. Some capers finished it off. Husband really enjoyed his dinner. A nice sized helping of beef and scallops with a coconut curry sauce. He ate every bit We got the peanut butter pie for dessert. Yeah. Get that. Overall, a very good meal. The atmosphere is casual enough for jeans but I wouldn't feel overdressed in a dress and heels. read more

Shine - Trout special - New American Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

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We really enjoyed the food. The restaurant is well done, and service was great. Looking forward to our next visit with friends.

Husband and I were in Hendersonville for the weekend and decided to try Shine. 10 out of 10 would recommend. The staff was great, the atmosphere is perfect, and the food was even better. I got the beef and scallop red curry and my husband got the 16oz ribeye. Both were amazing but the steak was the most tender and "melty" steak I've ever tasted. Parking is just whatever street parking you can find but it's 100% worth it. read more

Shine - Beef and scallop red curry - New American Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

The food was very good. Really enjoyed the biscuit & gravy absolutely tasty. The huevos rancheros not to be missed. The Bloody Mary was ok. Their house ginger beer can be a little over powering but once the ice melted my husband enjoyed his Moscow mule. The vibe at the restaurant super chill. Logan our server was quite helpful and on point. Didn't care for their cappuccino! Reservations necessary and we will be back. read more

Total ripoff. $16.50 for a burger with no side included?!??!?!? $2.50 extra for fries. And you get like 10. The burger was a "smash" burger. Patties should have been seared. Fail. And I got pieces of bone/gristle in two bites. First and last time here. read more

Stopped in before taking the kids to the hands on museum. Very accommodating with us having three little ones. We got a high top by the bar. Service was great our server went over best sellers, but also what she likes. The Duck Fat fry appetizer was amazing. The Duck Sandwich, and French dip were also very good. Really good drinks bees knees, espresso Martin, and mojito all really good. read more

Always a great spot in HVL. Roof top bar has a great location and atmosphere. Food in the restaurant is excellent. Try everything and make sure you listen to the special items prepared by the chefs. Everything from a Ruben sandwich to the mushroom pasta is a sensation of high quality food and professional preparation. read more

Welcoming interior. Good looking menu. We had 3 appetizers 4 different entrees and two sides. None of it was great or even met expectations . A few things were ok, like the heirloom tomatoes salad, green bean side and the mushroom pasta. Staff was helpful and nice, although our waitress seemed untrained and not that familiar with the menu. Probably would have been two stars, but for the tasty banana pudding dessert and the pleasant vibe. read more

Very nice place in downtown Hendersonville, NC. Renovated early 1900's building, they did a great job with all the finishes. The menu is expensive with a few items you would not expect. The service was good too, just enough, we were not "hovered" over nor abandoned. We will be back. read more

Pork tenderloin dish was amazing. Great service and nice location. Had house bourbon was on point

great food, good service, very accommodating to our large party, the bbq creole shrimp were incredible, duck pate was great, the duck fat fries need to ordered every time read more

after spending over $200 on a dinner, i was less than happy about this place adding a $9.00 surcharge because i paid with a credit card. no, they didn't bother to mention this when you hand them a credit card. do you trust a place with hidden fees? read more

Highly recommend this restaurant, haven't had a bad meal here! We've had their burgers and chicken sandwiches before but tonight we had the burger, shrimp po boy and banana pudding. If you go, you MUST have the banana pudding, it was so creamy and not overly sweet, and just delicious! I mean you won't go wrong with any meal here. Their homemade ginger beer is the absolute best too!! read more

Shine - Banana Pudding - New American Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

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I finally had the chance to try Shine last night for dinner. The food was fantastic and the service was on par for a restaurant like this. I think our waitress was new so I'm not going to hold that against the place. They have a decent Bourbon menu for those interested. It's not listed on their menu (not sure why) so you'll have to ask about it. I ended up getting a glass of Blanton's but they also have Jeffersons, Angels Envy, Woodford, etc... For dinner I tried the Thai curry beef and scallops. The scallops were cooked just right but the beef was slightly tough. The Thai curry cream sauce was fantastic. It was just the right amount of food not to push you over the edge. My wife had the sweet potato ravioli and that was also excellent. The dish had nice texture with a smoky flavor that pushed this one over the edge (in a good way). We stopped in around 7 (without a reservation) and were told that it could be up to an hour wait for a party of two. We walked around downtown for about 15 minutes and decided to head back to the restaurant to see if any spots at the bar opened up to grab a drink. Within 5 minutes they were able to sit us at our table. While this was welcoming news, if I were the business owner, I'd want to figure out how to avoid such large discrepancies (said it could be up to an hour wait but were seated in 20 minutes). We almost decided to go somewhere else based on the initial wait estimate. read more

Shine - Thai beef with scallops - New American Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

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A must when in the Hendersonville area! The food is amazing, the shrimp and grits and pork tenderloin dish are both home runs! The wine list is excellent too! Atmosphere can be loud but still an amazing dining experience! read more

I rarely give any place five stars, but this place deserves it. From the moment we came in, service was friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The ambiance was modern and hip without sacrificing comfort. We got water immediately and then ordered wine and beer from a small but well selected and reasonably price list. But the food was the star. I never like everything in a restaurant, but in this case, the dishes were spot on. The Hollandaise and the Béarnaise sauces were perfect - classic sauces that clearly were hand-made. As an appetizer we shared the Shitake Mushrooms with Goat's Cheese and Hollandaise sauce - wonderful! Two of us had the Chicken Stew which was apparently really delicious since I didn't even have time to request a bite before it disappeared! As an entree, I had the Duck Breast with Duck Confit leg and it was perfectly done, rich and succulent - the accompanying dirty rice had clear flavors without the muddy taste it can develop. Two others got the special which was Haddock cooked in a light fresh tomato sauce and served with whites beans - it was lovely. Against our better judgment we shared three desserts: the Chocolate Mousse, the Vanilla Creme Brulee, and the Peanut Butter Pie. I rate Creme Brûlée's as a marker for restaurant desserts, and theirs is excellent. The Chocolate Mousse was a firm, rich version rather than the puddings passed off at other places as "the real thing". The Peanut Butter Pie was the best version of that dessert that I've ever sampled. So, not one complaint, all raves - people that know me, know that this is really unusual. I cannot wait till they start serving lunch and get their rooftop open! Definitely my new favorite spot! read more

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Dinner for 5 on Sunday evening. We were early, seated promptly. Great service, extensive menu, fabulous food. Chicken soup, steak frites, chicken Ceasar salad highly recommended. Wonderful atmosphere. Highly recommended. Mojitos, great also! read more

Cold coffee and unwilling to poach an egg 30 seconds longer for the Benedict. Bartender has scowl on her face the whole time.

Five stars because this place totally deserves it! Everything was so tastefully prepared and artistically arranged. The tuna special was out of this world crabcakes I had were super delicious and I know I had some kind of a salad but as it's almost 10 days ago I don't remember what, but I do know and remember it to be very delicious!!! read more

Shine - Inside - New American Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

This restaurant had quite the wait but it was worth it for the taste of Thai food! For a starter we got the duck fat fries which were to die for! My wife got the pork tenderloin which they are know for and we will definitely remember them by it! The meat was so tender and flavorful! I got the fried chicken sandwich which was topped with picked vegetables! The chicken was juicy and tender! The drinks were tasty and reasonably priced! I did feel the food was slightly over priced but the taste was good so it sort of evened out. Service was prompt and were open to giving recommendations! read more

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Brunch is a must at Shine. The scones are so good and the Poptarts are so big and great. They must be good because my waitress said order one to go when I place my Brunch order because they sell out. Next I get my own and my husband needs to get his own. This pop tart is a not share, keep it all to yourself that's how good they are, yummy. read more

Shine - Shine's Pop tarts - New American Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Shine is not even 1-yr. new (Feb 2019), and yet have their A-Game down pat. We came down from Chicago area to Tryon (annual fest) and just learned of this fantastic restaurant in downtown historical district of Hendersonville NC. Matt T (waiter) was very gracious and gave very good entry recommendations. We started off with Shine Rockefeller Oysters. Very tasty (see pic). Better half had Thai Curry Beef and Scallops that were most excellent prepared (see pic). Moi had the Pork Tenderloin in a ginger glaze sauce with sweet potato puree. Portion selection was excellent and you didn't feel like a whale eating it all. Bon appetite you all you won't go wrong here, 5 Stars . read more

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This may be our favorite dining spot in Hendersonville. Attentive service. Large menu. Our table had a variety of menu items and all were delicious. From pork chops to pasta to a classic Reuben, the entree and sides were hot and tasty. read more

The food was quite excellent, really! We tried the escargot to start and it was an incredibly small portion for the price but delicious, nonetheless. I tried the spinach and walnut ravioli. It was perfection! All the flavors and textures complimented us well. I give the 4 stars truly because of portion to price ration. The food was delicious but everything was incredibly over-priced. read more

Shine - Spinach and Walnut Ravioli - New American Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Great restaurant in downtown Hendersonville. Just what we needed a classy establishment with a Charleston feel. The burger was perfection and the caipirinha was on point. If you Are in the Hendersonville please go visit this place! I travel all over the world and this place was great! read more

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What an eclectic menu, everything from American fare to Korean bulgogi to Thai curry and great steak, fish, burgers. The drinks are super and the bartenders are great. The ambience as a whole is very nice and you can tell the locals love this place. read more

We came here for my birthday, and it was disappointing. Service was VERY slow, prices are well above the quality of food. Who serves Ore Ida tator tots with a $14 plate? The portions are small for the price. If u order the duck fat fries, don't expect them to be anything like Sierra Nevada! It's just French fries w mayo squirted over them. And if u ask for salt and pepper, be prepared to wait 20 minutes. If u order the French dip ($15) it will be a 4 inch cut in half. These sandwiches are normally 8 inches. The water was served in Mason glasses as well as the check. A $20/plate restaurant uses real service ware. Although they are proud of their forks bc they will take yours constantly and replace w a new one. I had the curry w beef and scallops ($24). There was maybe 3 scallops and 2 small half fingerlings of beef drizzled w curry sauce. I was given a steak knife that wasn't needed bc the beef was so small. And it was served cold. Oh, the rice underneath was hot. My husband had the cod sandwich $12. He said it was good but the tater tots. It's good to go once. We'll probably not go back when we can have real steak and lobster at Outback or real curry at Champa's for less $$! & Better service read more

Shine - Thai curry, French dip, and cod sandwich - New American Near Me - Hendersonville, North Carolina

Way overpriced for average menu items to many young kids working knowing very little about the bud

good service. good food. prices does not match the ambience of the restaurant. we felt like we were in upgraded apple bees. pictures on the website made it seem like a more intimate setting. the cheesecake is the best we have ever had. read more

Made reservations and glad we did! Food was outstanding! Service impeccable! Best place to eat in Hendo on a Sunday (not many good options on Sunday). read more

Too noisy in there. Acoustic is bad ! They have to put sound panels to mitigate the loud noise.

Had a wonderful dinner there tonight. Had reservations at 5pm and was seated promptly. Our waiter was very attentive and provided excellent service. We had the big ass bowl of mussels, shrimp and grits, kids grilled cheese meal, and a chocolate mousse cake type dessert. Everything was delicious even the grilled cheese. Serving size was sufficient, price not overly priced. Environment was classy and inviting. Highly recommend! read more

The mushroom pasta was absolutely delicious!! At our table, we also had the crab cakes, which were fantastic (no fillers). We started with an order of the pretzels -- make sure you try them!! Our service was friendly and fast. We sat in the bar area - and while we agree with some previous posts that it could be a little noisy, we didn't find it too hard to hear everyone at the table, so we were happy to be in a lively environment. read more

The duck fat fries are A-MAZING! Honestly I haven't had a meal I didn't like from here. I highly recommend their French 75, very tasty!

Our first time to this new "hot" spot in Hendersonville. It will certainly not be our last time there! We enjoyed everything about this place...from the "vibe" to the server to the roof-top bar to the food. What a great experience. I'll say that our expectations were surpassed with very creative cooking and generous portions at reasonable prices. Chefs outdid themselves with a special fish on heirloom grits with a tomato/pepper relish on top....OUTSTANDING job on the cook of the fish! It was moist, tender and delicious. The starters of pretzels with pimento cheese spread, and the artichokes were terrific too. We did not leave any room for dessert...but that's OK since the dinners were excellent and filled us up. Congrats on the launch of Shine...it indeed was a "bright" spot to our day! read more

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Shine has become a favorite of ours. We enjoy most everything about it, however we were seated in the basement on our last dining experience and it was a completely different vibe. We will be back but will not enjoy our next meal from the basement. Everything about that experience is different from the fun, active ambiance that is going on at the main level. read more