Twisted Laurel Downtown

4.7

1081 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for outdoor dining
Good for special occasions

Twisted Laurel Downtown Asheville!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
Phone number
(828) 552-3240
Website
https://twistedlaureldowntownasheville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Tom Lafauci
Private party facilities
Planning a party? Whether it's a large order to serve off-premises or a private party in The Loft at Twisted Laurel, our new event space in Asheville, we can't wait to be a part of your next special event. Rehearsal dinners, business functions, retirement parties, you name it.

Location
130 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801
Area
Asheville
Cross Street
Spruce Street
Parking details
There is a public parking garage 1/2 block to our East right across the street from the court house.
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Large Parties 13 or More
Multiple dates available
We are thrilled to have you and your many friends join us! Our dining areas are designed with many table shapes and heights for an eclectic and charming feel. We are happy to push together tables when possible for your party to eat, drink and be marry! To ensure prompt service for our larger groups, parties of 13 or more will order from a limited menu which features many of the offerings from our a la carte menu. In truth, you have the full options minus pizza. We ask that you secure your reservation with a credit card that is only charged for a no-show or short-term cancellation. Again, we are honored you chose us!

Popular dishes

Caesar SaladUS$10.50
Classic, as you would expect it
Greek Salad GF/VGUS$11.00
Romaine, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, Kalamata olives, cucumbers, pepperoncinis, red onions, feta
House Salad GF/VGUS$10.00
Romaine, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions
Brisket Bowl GFUS$18.00
Sliced brisket, pickled red onions, espresso bbq sauce, black beans, cotija cheese, steamed rice
Mediterranean Street Cart Bowl GSUS$17.00
Shawarma spiced chicken OR falafel, steamed rice, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, pickles, white sauce, hot sauce
- LambUS$6.00
- ChickenUS$6.00
- FalafelUS$7.00
- TroutUS$10.00
- BrisketUS$8.00
- Crispy ChickpeasUS$4.00

Handhelds

All handhelds are served with your choice of Twisted fries or chips. Gluten free bun 3

Smashburger GSUS$18.00
Mustard grilled double, special sauce, American, red onion, pickle
Gyro GSUS$14.50
Lettuce, tomato, onion, tzatziki, pita
- ChickenUS$0.00
- LambUS$0.00
- CombinationUS$16.00
- FalafelUS$17.00
Fat Jake’s GSUS$17.00
Chicken, bacon, ranch, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hoagie

Entrees

Carolina Mountain TroutUS$28.00
Pecan crusted, bourbon peaches, beurre blanc, mashed potatoes
Pan Roasted ChickenUS$25.00
Airline breast, bacon mushroom pan sauce, mashed potatoes, broccoli
Brisket Beer StewUS$25.00
Mirepoix, Salt Face Mule Oktoberfest, veal stock, mashed potatoes
Meatball & PolentaUS$20.00
Marinara, parmigiana, basil, creamy polenta

Sides

Broccoli w/Garlic ButterUS$6.00
Twisted FriesUS$4.50
ChipsUS$4.50

Small Guests

(Children 12 & under) Choice of side

Angus BurgerUS$9.00
Chicken FingersUS$8.00
Choice of dipping sauce
Grilled CheeseUS$7.50
Texas toast or pita

What 1,081 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Asheville / Western North Carolina
Child-friendly
Asheville / Western North Carolina
Healthy
Asheville
Child-friendly
Asheville
Healthy
Asheville
Lively
Asheville
American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Twisted Laurel Downtown offers a vibrant atmosphere with "delicious menu" choices and "genuine service." Guests rave about the creative dishes and accommodating staff. The restaurant is dog-friendly, making it a hit for pet owners. Some reviews highlight a need for consistent food temperatures, but overall, it's a must-visit in Asheville.

1,081 Reviews

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Mike
Western NC
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nicely located neat Pack Square in downtown Asheville. Limited venue, while the food was tastey the portions were on the small side and the meal was ala carte. The food was not quite up to temperature.
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Jeff
Charleston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great to see these folks back in business after Helene. The menu is a bit smaller than usual, but the food is really good and service is impeccable. Asheville is still under a "boil water" advisory so running a restaurant is a challenge but they are making it work. Parking is plentiful right across the street. Please support Asheville restaurants as they continue to recover.
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William
San Francisco
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 21 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my college age kids here for Friday night dinner on parents’ weekend at UNCA. Place was hoppin’. Service was friendly and prompt and the food was 🤌🏼 Kids loved it; will definitely come back.
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Angie
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous meal, weather was perfect for sitting outside and holding a puppy. Server was super friendly and knowledgeable, sadly I don’t remember his name. We’ll be back!
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Tom
Orlando
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner with family; not a big entree menu but diverse. Quite a few Italian items. Fried pickle, pepper and bacon app was very good and shareable. I took the servers advice on the trout dish and wasn’t disappointed but a few pieces of asparagus with it would have been great. Refills came quick which I always appreciate.
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Emily
Caribbean
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 14 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great experience at Twisted Laurel for a lunch celebrating a bride to be. The service was wonderful and the food was delicious!! I would highly recommend it for a small group or a large party like we had!
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Joe
Naples
94 reviews
vip
5.0
94 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to eat. Food was delicious, reasonably priced and the service was fantastic.
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monica
New York City
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 11 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the menu was creative and delightful and the staff genuinely welcoming and very happy to accommodate requests. We had a delicious and convivial dinner and recommend the Twisted Laurel enthusiastically.
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Jennifer
Charleston
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meatball appetizer was outstanding! Highly recommend the trout.
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Richard
Western NC
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good food, room was too noisy for decent conversation.
Twisted Laurel DowntownResponded on 10 September 2024
Richard, we're delighted to hear you enjoyed the food at our Downtown Asheville location! Regarding the noise level, we strive to provide a comfortable dining experience. Please feel free to request patio seating on your next visit. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to hosting you again soon.
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FAQs

Twisted Laurel Downtown does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Twisted Laurel Downtown also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 552-3240.

Twisted Laurel Downtown is rated 4.7 stars by 1081 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

130 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

Cross Street
Spruce Street
Area
Asheville
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 11:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 11:30–21:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There is a public parking garage 1/2 block to our East right across the street from the court house.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Tom Lafauci
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
https://twistedlaureldowntownasheville.com/
Phone number
(828) 552-3240
Private party facilities
Planning a party? Whether it's a large order to serve off-premises or a private party in The Loft at Twisted Laurel, our new event space in Asheville, we can't wait to be a part of your next special event. Rehearsal dinners, business functions, retirement parties, you name it.

Twisted Laurel Downtown

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Large Parties 13 or More

Burger

Grilled Trout

Veggie "Burger"

Starters

MeatballsUS$16.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts VGUS$13.00

Hummus VGUS$13.00

Grains & Greens

Caesar SaladUS$10.50

Greek Salad GF/VGUS$11.00

House Salad GF/VGUS$10.00

Brisket Bowl GFUS$18.00

Mediterranean Street Cart Bowl GSUS$17.00

Handhelds

Smashburger GSUS$18.00

Gyro GSUS$14.50

Fat Jake’s GSUS$17.00

Entrees

Carolina Mountain TroutUS$28.00

Pan Roasted ChickenUS$25.00

Brisket Beer StewUS$25.00

Meatball & PolentaUS$20.00

Sides

Broccoli w/Garlic ButterUS$6.00

Twisted FriesUS$4.50

ChipsUS$4.50

Small Guests

Angus BurgerUS$9.00

Chicken FingersUS$8.00

Grilled CheeseUS$7.50

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Twisted Laurel Downtown offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Twisted Laurel Downtown restaurant rated?

Is Twisted Laurel Downtown currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information