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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6
4.6
5870 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
We are in OpenTable's Top 100 Places to Brunch in America!
At Tupelo Honey, we create breakfasts, brunches, lunches and suppers that invite you to put on your Sunday’s best and gather around the table for gracious and delicious Southern food. This original, flagship location boasts over 20 years of delighting diners and providing a high energy environment that is synonymous the Asheville community.
Reservations highly recommended.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 255-4863
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No off premise catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Asheville Restaurant Week

    US$35.00 per person

    21 Jan 2025 - 27 Jan 2025
    Taste the best that Tupelo has to offer in Asheville! Join us during Asheville Restaurant Week for our $35 four-course dinner menu. Start your meal with a buttermilk biscuit, followed by a soup or a salad, your choice of entree, and a full-sized dessert. Available 1/21-1/27 after 3PM for dine-in only.
    Asheville Restaurant Week photo
  • $55 Rendezvous for Two Valentine's Menu

    US$55.00 per party

    1 Feb 2025 - 16 Feb 2025
    Celebrate this Valentine's Day with our three-course Rendezvous for Two menu! Start with a shared appetizer, then select two entrees and a shared dessert to finish your meal. Add select bottles of wine for $30. Valid in-store only from February 1st through 16th. Menu price is per two people
    $55 Rendezvous for Two Valentine's Menu photo
  • Asheville Restaurant Week

    US$35.00 per person

    17 Feb 2025 - 23 Feb 2025
    Taste the best that Tupelo has to offer in Asheville! Join us during Asheville Restaurant Week for our $35 four-course dinner menu. Start your meal with a buttermilk biscuit, followed by a soup or a salad, your choice of entree, and a full-sized dessert. Available 2/17-2/23 after 3PM for dine-in only.
    Asheville Restaurant Week photo

What 5,870 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Child-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Child-friendly

  • Asheville

    Good for groups

  • Asheville

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Downtown Asheville is celebrated for its "fantastic food" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, and pimento cheese dip. The restaurant's "southern comfort meals" create a warm, inviting atmosphere, and the staff is often praised for being "friendly and efficient."

5,870 Reviews
  1. john

    VIP

    Greensboro

    111 reviews

    3.0

    111 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Blackened Mahi is a pre-frozen portion and I shouldn’t have ordered it. Chicken and meatloaf are good. Super casual atmosphere. Am sure that breakfast is better. Would go back for that. but not dinner unless we want chicken or soul food. Lots of other restaurants in Asheville.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 1 day ago
    Hi , thank you for providing us with your honest feedback. I am sorry to hear you had anything less than an amazing experience at our restaurant. We are committed to providing you with quality Southern Fare and top-notch hospitality and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you, again!

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  2. Shaun

    VIP

    Charleston

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visited Tupelo Honey and everyone loved their meals! From the pimento cheese dip to the fried pickles…chicken and waffles, smash burger and surf and turf! Top notch and delicious! We will be visiting again soon.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you so much for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  3. Stacey

    Columbus

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very cute place with super service. We sat at the bar (requested) and ordered traditional southern fare - fried green tomatoes over grits (excellent), hot pimento cheese dip (very good - hubby likes it better than i did, but I’m used to it cold on a sandwich). For dinner we had the fried chicken (dark meat) and collards - both excellent, though next time I’ll request to leave off the honey dust, I would have preferred it without the hint of sweetness. Hubby ordered the pulled pork in confit - excellent on all fronts but be ready as it’s not “rich” but it’s a lot! And I had to try the biscuits with butter and blueberry j as a dessert (it’s a starter). The biscuits were as good as my momma makes and the butter was nice and whipped. Next time I’ll just order the biscuits with butter and honey - not that the blueberry was anything but lovely - just that’s they way I grew up ;) All in all - if you’ve got southern roots or want authentic southern cookin’ this will remind you of home!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on 5 January 2025
    What a sweet review! Thank you so much for recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  4. Emily

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 4 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a party of 12 with 10:30 reservations on a Saturday. Everything went perfectly and the breakfast entrees were delicious. The three egg omelet with any three extra ingredients you choose to add was the most ordered menu item. Each of us enjoyed the light fluffy omelet with fresh ingredients. The juicy chicken tenders received rave reviews as well. The only thing I’d add to the menu is a stronger coffee option with a carafe on the table. Great service.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on 5 January 2025
    Thank you so much for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  5. Hilene

    Miami

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service was great. The soup was very tasty but came out cold. Drinks are kind of expensive and very small.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on 4 January 2025
    Thank you so much for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  6. Doug

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 2 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress Karra was great! All good was perfectly done and tasted so good. 10 out of 10, is my score.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on 4 January 2025
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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  7. Traver

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and very attentive service. We are near closing time on New Years Eve and nothing was slacked off one bit. I wish I could remember our server’s name because she was great. Would definitely eat here again
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on 4 January 2025
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear that you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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  8. Jasmine

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Ty was so kind and the food was delicious

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  9. Leslie

    VIP

    Baltimore

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a delicious meal. The atmosphere is relaxed and the wait staff is friendly and efficient. Highly recommend for a true southern comfort meal.

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  10. Amanda

    VIP

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 30 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food overall. Spiced squash spinach salad with chicken was amazing .
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on 4 January 2025
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining
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