A quiet pleasant place to hang out and drink. You can sit outside overlooking Biltmore Ave or…read moreinside in a high ceiling bar with chill music. Good selection of beers. Lots of small plates on the menu. Grain and greens bowl was quite tasty.

Frequently listed on Asheville's rooftop bar lists W XYZ Bar is more of a balcony bar. In all…read morefairness W XYZ does not state they are a rooftop bar - they are thrown onto various lists and since they have an elevated outdoor location some people must think it is enough to qualify though it is several floors below the rooftop with a view of trees and the street. I wasn't holding that against them since they didn't promise a rooftop bar experience. I will hold it against them that their drinks were subpar - overly sweet, not balanced, and just not tasty. My small group of friends came here on a Tuesday so it wasn't busy yet it appeared only one person was working. Maybe only one person was working because it wasn't an overly busy time and that was fine. The decor was interesting - an art decor sort of theme with bright colors and bold lines. It wasn't enough to push it to the next level. There was nothing great about this location which in the environment that it exists in being just okay isn't worth the time. There's too many fantastic cocktail bars and restaurants to explore.

A Hidden Gem Worth Seeking Out…read more Wildwood Still is a fun find -- just know that the entrance can be a little tricky! There's an elevator in the alley outside, but we ended up taking the elevator inside the main lobby of The Moxy, which worked perfectly. Don't let the navigation stress you out; it's worth the effort once you get there. The vibe is a really cool blend of lounge and restaurant -- relaxed enough to linger, but polished enough to feel like a night out. We opted for three small plates and one large plate to share, which turned out to be a great way to sample the menu. Everything was well done and kept us wanting more bites. If you're a whiskey or bourbon fan, you'll be in heaven -- the selection is impressive and one of the clear highlights. Our server was friendly, clearly knew the menu inside and out, and did a great job staying attentive on what was a very busy Saturday night. We had a genuinely great time and would absolutely recommend Wildwood Still for a fun evening out. We'll be back!

GREAT ROOFTOP RESTAURANT!…read more We had a great time, the restaurant is so open that even if you aren't on the patio you still enjoy the breeze and view of the outside. Drinks were yummy. All food tasted good. A highlight of the night was the calamari and shrimp. Maybe it's a bit of a reading comprehension issue, but for the bao buns we (a table of 5 people) all read the number 5 and thought it meant it came with 5 bao, but it was actually for 2 bao and the menu meant 5 spice as in 5 spices. I feel like the menu should reword the description to remove the number 5, or be more clear that it actually comes with 2 especially for the price!!!! The description literally started with the number 5, which makes it confusing. This place ain't cheap, and I do like to splurge. Service didn't seem to match the price point of this restaurant, service should be high end with high end prices. All in all, I'd come again but it's not my favorite choice in downtown Asheville.

This is a neat little speakeasy stashed in the basement of The Flatiron Hotel. Although we were…read morepresented with "red ribbon pins" by the hotel we didn't need them for entry, at least on this cold February weeknight. With a dark interior and limited lighting the bar has a serene vibe, a great place for a quiet drink before or after dinner. My wife and I shared a slice of tiramisu, delicious, and enjoyed a couple cocktails and conversation served up by our bartender Emma. Well worth checking out.

You must check this speak-easy find out. It is down the stairs from the lobby of the Flat Iron…read moreHotel take the stairs on the right and you will enter into a Magical Space. The decor is lovely with high-quality fixtures and the artistic flair is divine. Options for libations abound. You'll definitely feel a nod to the secret societies of old. If you have a pang for something to nosh, the small snacks are great, or the amazing brick-oven pizza that rivals those I had in Sicily. The team will tend to your every whim - sometimes even before you asked. Thank you Red Ribbon team - especially Ms. E for your excellence.

Our daughter lives in Orlando and is a big fan of a good Tiki Bar so we decided to give it a go…read more Pretty empty on a Wednesday but they had a great drink special on a Navy Grog and it was really good! Bartenders were super friendly and we learned a lot about the bar and the area. Would definitely go back! And cant beat the rainstorm that comes through every now and then!

We went there for the special of the week. This week it was the Navy Grog! A citrusy, grapefruit…read morerum drink (to ward off scurvy). It was delicious! The bartenders are fantastic! There was a light crowd when we arrived but it picked up a little later. Their merch corner featured one-of-a-kind, hand made ceramic tiki mugs from a local Asheville artist! Of course we wanted to take one home, to recreate our experience at the Tiki Easy bar

Great live music venue! Opened air in great wine selection. Our favorite place in Asheville.read more

What a hidden gem in Asheville. It's a fantastic space to drink wine listen to music and just…read morereconnect The wine was fabulous and service top notch

The view was stunning and the ambiance was perfect. We had the trout dip, the chicken pesto pizza…read moreand the fig prosciutto pizza which were tasty but nothing grand. The blue ridge blush was a fun cocktail that I would order again but I would avoid the field and vine. We waited around 25 minutes past our reservation time to be seated and our server dropped off the food and vanished. Ok food, fine drinks, and mediocre service.

Michelin-recommended and absolutely well deserved! This rooftop restaurant offers both spectacular…read morefood and views. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and very helpful with menu suggestions. The food itself was by far a 10/10. I would recommend the trout dip and the Asheville pizza, featuring local hot honey! Be sure and save room for desert to treat yourself to an affogato, you won't be disappointed. The craft cocktails were delicious as well. I would recommend the Olive of My Eye and Lemon Drop martini.

Service was fantastic. Food delicious. Manager was hands on and literally entertaining our party…read morefor most of the experience. View was spectacular.

First time staying at this hotel and they have a voucher for food and since I wasn't hungry, I got…read moresome desserts to try. I'm OBSESSED with chocolate so I had to try the chocolate cake. I very much love the filling on the inside which was a chocolate frosting and loved the chocolate layer on the outside of the cake. The cake part itself was definitely a bit dry. It was flakey when I put my spoon into it. Still good but the filling helped a lot. It did come with some kind of fruit sauce on the side (maybe strawberry?) but I didn't wanna make it a fruity chocolate cake so I dipped a few bites. I also saw they had Bavarian cream churros and since I've never had churros before, I wanted to try those as well. I'm not sure how churros are supposed to be but I was thinking they would be a little soft since they had filling but they weren't. They were on the crunchy side and I that kinda made it hard to taste the cream in the middle. They were good but like I said, not sure if that's how they're supposed to be. They came with a chocolate sauce and it was delicious but that definitely masked the flavor of the churro. Both were $7 each so not too bad. I think I'd get both again if I'm here in the future. Side note, no, I don't finish either dessert. I took them home. Lmao!

They exceeded our expectations! From the moment we sat down, Celestial took great care of us and…read morewas super attentive without hovering and gave some really good recommendations that we're glad we followed. We started with drinks. My husband ordered the blueberry wheat beer and it was incredibly smooth. You could actually taste the blueberry without it being overpowering, which I loved (and I'm not even a beer drinker) For food, we kicked things off with the spinach and artichoke dip (always a good test) and it did not disappoint. Then we had the smoked Gouda bacon jam sliders. The flavors were perfect. The crab rangoons were next and honestly tasted super fresh, unlike any rangoon we've had before. We also ordered the sirloin empanadas and those were another hit. I wish I could eat all those items everyday because of how good they were For dessert, we wanted to try a bunch. The dessert servings are definitely shareable between 2+ people depending what you order. The princess buttercup cake was the perfect balance of rich cake with light, fluffy buttercream. Not overly sweet, just right. We also got the cookies & milk to go with the chocolate raspberry torte and wow!! The torte was light, layered nicely and had fresh raspberries in between. It wasn't heavy at all which is what you'd expect from a rich cake. Literally zero complaints. Everything from the service to the drinks to every single dish checked all the boxes. It's honestly one of the best restaurant experiences we've had in a while. We'll absolutely be back when we visit Asheville again!

This is the ideal late night spot after dinner. The establishment is upscale offering decadent…read moresweet treats and after dinner cocktails. Since we were a large group, we were quickly ushered into a back room. It felt like something out of a movie with the clandestine room, cozy atmosphere and low light ambiance. We had a private hostess who did a great job serving our party of 15. We ordered the tiramisu, my husbands favorite dessert. It was delicious and had a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. In fact, everyone's dessert was delicious across the board. I suppose with a name like Crave Dessert Bar, you have to get that right! For note, the desserts are pricey at $15-20 a pop.