Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in High Country

19 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn restaurant

1. Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn

4.7

Exceptional(6302)

Price: Expensive

• American • Asheville

Sunset Terrace is our iconic upscale classic restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine with an emphasis on hand cut steaks, seafood and regional favorites and an award winning wine list. Taste signature cocktails paired with popular dishes from the lobster cobb salad to the chilled seafood platter. Located on the outdoor terrace of the 100 year old Main Inn, enjoy breathtaking views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Executive Chef, Enrique Galan and Chef de Cuisine Joel Mauck craft delectable dishes to be enjoyed with a setting and experience that you will always remember. The Sunset Terrace is an eleven-time recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, most recently in 2024.Reservations are strongly recommended.Dress accordingly to the weather.

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2. Limones Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(6288)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Asheville

Limones Restaurant is perfect for special occasions. Reviews rave about the 'wonderful place for celebrations' and the 'go-to celebration restaurant' ambiance. The food is 'outstanding', with 'creative and original recipes'. The service is also 'professional', making every occasion special.

3. Luminosa

4.7

Exceptional(256)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Asheville

Booked 24 times today

Where modern-Appalachian meets Italian-inspiration, Luminosa is bringing a hyperlocal lens to Italian cuisine, utilizing regional purveyors and local team member expertise to shape and curate the ever-evolving, seasonally driven offerings. Nestled within The Flat Iron Hotel, a historic boutique hotel in Asheville, North Carolina, Luminosa's carefully designed space radiates a welcoming tavern ambiance. Our culinary heart is a wood-burning oven, infusing a "touch of fire" into handmade pizzas, house-made pastas, and locally sourced vegetables. In homage to Asheville's renowned brewery scene, Luminosa's beverage program features local brews, including an exclusive collaboration, alongside a diverse selection of cocktails and wines.

4. Posana

4.8

Exceptional(2248)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Asheville

Booked 19 times today

Posana is a contemporary American restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville on Historic Pack Square. With a focus on serving local, seasonal, and sustainable cuisine, Posana sources unprocessed, premium ingredients from nearly 65 different local purveyors and farmers each week and regularly changes the menu. The restaurant’s warm welcoming main dining room is ideal for a weeknight dinner, weekend get together, or a special occasion celebration. We can’t wait to serve you.

5. The Blackbird

4.4

Awesome(4158)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Asheville

Booked 14 times today

**PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR THANKSGIVING MENU FOUND AT WWW.THEBLACKBIRDRESTAURANT.COM WILL BE THE ONLY MENU OFFERED ON THANKSGIVING DAY**The Blackbird Restaurant is a Chef Owned Restaurant serving local, fresh ingredients. The Blackbird’s goal is to delight guests with cooking grounded in the traditions and ingredients of the Carolinas creating an unique and vibrant menu – New American with Southern Flares.The menu features the seasonal best from local farmers, fresh catches from the coast of the Carolinas, incredible local micro-brews, specialty cocktails, and great wines from the around the world. Our menu changes seasonally to reflect the bounty of the area and the chef’s creativity. The Blackbird’s award-winning food, desserts and prompt service will impress you every time.We are located in the heart of downtown Asheville, on Biltmore Ave. You can find us at the corner of The Aloft Hotel.Parking Garage is located at the back on Lexington Ave. The first hour is free.

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6. Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

4.7

Exceptional(5961)

Price: Moderate

• American • Asheville

Booked 70 times today

Stable Café is open from 4PM to 8pm daily for guests of Biltmore Estate.Biltmore tickets or an annual pass are required to visit all restaurants on the estate. For seasonal evening events, dinner reservations for all the guests in the party must have an evening-specific ticket or be an estate lodging guest. Dinner menu is a three-course, prefix menu.The convenient location next to Biltmore House, friendly hospitality, and delectable food make the Stable Café a popular stop after visits to the house and gardens. The ambiance of the historic surroundings in the renovated stable complex is unmatched.

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7. Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate

4.5

Awesome(3836)

Price: Moderate

• American • Asheville

Booked 14 times today

Located on Biltmore Estate, this warm, relaxing tavern overlooks the village green at Antler Hill Village. The décor, ambience, and menu pay tribute to the neighborhood pubs of Britain and Ireland. Enjoy satisfying pub fare alongside robustly flavored American and global cuisine presented with Biltmore flair. On tap are Biltmore's own Cedric's Pale Ale and Cedric's Brown Ale in addition to award-winning Biltmore wines and a full bar. *Please be aware that you must have a valid paid estate admission ticket, be a guest of Inn on Biltmore Estate or Village Hotel, or be a Biltmore Annual Passholder to dine on property*. Outdoor dining is available in season. Please note that due to limited seating availability we are unable to accept reservations for our patio. All patio seating is assigned on a first come first served basis.

8. Blue Ridge

4.8

Exceptional(5091)

Price: Expensive

• Southern • Asheville

Booked 56 times today

The Blue Ridge restaurant is a farm-to-table artisanal buffet overlooking the majestic Blue Ridge Mountains. The Morning Table signature buffet, served each morning, will redefine all that you imagined breakfast could be. Two massive rooms are filled with amazing breakfast options, including a yogurt bar, omelet station and great gluten free options. Don’t miss the award-winning Friday night Seafood Buffet, Saturday night Prime Rib Buffet and phenomenal Sunday Brunch. It’s the perfect way to end any week.Reservations recommended.

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9. The Bistro - Biltmore Estate

4.8

Exceptional(4327)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Asheville

Booked 42 times today

The Bistro is located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, right next door to Biltmore's award-winning winery. Please be aware that you must have a valid paid estate admission ticket, be staying at Inn on Biltmore Estate or Village Hotel, or be a Biltmore Annual Passholder to dine on property. Please note that due to limited seating availability we are unable to accept reservations for our patio. All patio seating is assigned on a first come first served basis. The Bistro features contemporary American fare. Fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients are the focus on the dinner menu, which features premium steaks, impeccable mountain trout and seafood, poultry and lamb. Gardens on the estate produce a wide array of vegetables and fruits throughout the seasons, and our extensive pasture lands provide all-natural, hormone-free Black Angus beef and lamb.

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10. The Market Place Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(4043)

Price: Expensive

• American • Asheville

Booked 14 times today

Welcome to The Market Place, Asheville's culinary gem nestled in the heart of downtown! Led by Chef William Dissen, our restaurant celebrates the vibrant flavors of the region with a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients from within a 100-mile radius of Asheville. We're proud to have been named a semi-finalist for the prestigious James Beard Award for Outstanding Restaurant. Join us for dinner beginning at 5 pm where you can enjoy our delicious dishes alongside a local beer or a handmade cocktail.Due to the unpredictable weather in the mountains, patio tables cannot be reserved.

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Mary
Las Vegas •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful service by Laura (and a great backup team), plus everything we had was excellent. We had two pizzas as appetizers. Margherita pizza was basic but that’s what makes it so good, while the lemon pizza was a favorite of the whole table. We also had the caramelle pasta dish and the agnolotti pasta dish. The serving sizes are just right - we each cleaned our plates! We had tiramisu and vanilla gelato as well as an affogato with vanilla gelato for desserts. All were delicious. We will be back!
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LuminosaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Asheville
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4.7
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Bethvip
Fort Lauderdale •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Our waiter, Daphne was superb. Great service and a fine dining experience. Delicious root vegetables and salad with pomegranate, squash, pecans, goat cheese. We had a wonderful evening and ended it by sharing the chocolate mousse which was decadent.
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PosanaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Asheville
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4.8
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Virginia
Asheville / Western North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Delicious creative menu. Home churned butter on the rolls! Super attentive service this evening, and charming atmosphere.
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Stable Cafe -Biltmore EstatePrice: Moderate• American• Asheville
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4.7
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Judy
Coastal North Carolina •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 24 Sept 2024
Eating outside on the terrace with its outstanding views makes Sunset Terrace a beautiful and special place. I always go there to celebrate special occasions.
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Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park InnPrice: Expensive• American• Asheville
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4.7
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Randy
Asheville / Western North Carolina •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 Sept 2024
The Lamb loin was amazing and the portion was generous. Margaritas were great as always. Our waiter was great. Very attentive and offered descriptions of the dishes we asked about. Very pleasant experience
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Limones RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Asheville
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4.7

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Sunset Terrace - Omni Grove Park Inn

2. Limones Restaurant

3. Luminosa

4. Posana

5. The Blackbird

6. Stable Cafe -Biltmore Estate

7. Cedric's Tavern - Biltmore Estate

8. Blue Ridge

9. The Bistro - Biltmore Estate

10. The Market Place Restaurant

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