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Twisted Laurel Downtown, Asheville, NC

Twisted Laurel Downtown

4.6
4.6
1086 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
22:00
Booked 17 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Charming
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 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–20:30
  • 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!
    Large Parties 13 or More photo

Menu

Starters

  • MeatballsUS$16.00

    Whipped ricotta, parm, basil

    • Crispy Brussel Sprouts VGUS$13.00

      Eastern NC BBQ sauce, blue cheese, pecans, chili mayo

      • Hummus VGUS$13.00

        Pita, veggies, crispy chickpeas

        Grains & Greens

        • 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

                                        Last updated: 30 October 2024

                                        What 1,086 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
                                        • 4.5Food
                                        • 4.7Service
                                        • 4.4Ambience
                                        • 4.3Value

                                        Noise • Moderate

                                        Diners' Choice Awards

                                        • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                          Child-friendly

                                        • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                          Healthy

                                        • Asheville / Western North Carolina

                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                        • Asheville

                                          Child-friendly

                                        • Asheville

                                          Healthy

                                        • Asheville

                                          Neighbourhood gem

                                        • Asheville

                                          Great for outdoor dining

                                        • Asheville

                                          Lively

                                        • Asheville

                                          American

                                        Review summary

                                        AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                        Twisted Laurel Downtown offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food" and "fantastic service." Diners rave about the creative menu, including standout dishes like the goat cheese tortellini and trout. The atmosphere is lively, with a welcoming patio ideal for enjoying meals with pets. "Highly recommend" for both intimate dinners and group gatherings.

                                        1,086 Reviews

                                        1. Spring

                                          VIP

                                          Western NC

                                          45 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          45 reviews

                                          Dined 3 days ago

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Great food, excellent service! We enjoyed having Christmas Eve dinner here, and the staff were terrific.

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                                        2. Molly

                                          VIP

                                          Montreal

                                          4 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          4 reviews

                                          Dined on 15 December 2024

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          Great drinks and excellent food. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was particularly good. Love the twisted fries too

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                                        3. Richard

                                          VIP

                                          Tampa

                                          12 reviews

                                          1.0

                                          12 reviews

                                          Dined on 4 December 2024

                                          1. Overall 1
                                          2. Food 1
                                          3. Service 1
                                          4. Ambience 1
                                          I had a dining reservation at Twisted Laurel on Dec. 3. Upon arriving at the Twisted Laurel we were surprised and disappoint to find that the restaurant was closed.

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                                        4. NomNom

                                          VIP

                                          Charlotte

                                          20 reviews

                                          5.0

                                          20 reviews

                                          Dined on 1 December 2024

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 5
                                          New Bluegrass brunch menu recently added to this long-running local favorite. Brunch menus have become so passé at too many places. Twisted Laurel is throwing in some inventive twists while delivering on just solid breakfast standards.

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                                        5. Elizabeth

                                          Western NC

                                          1 review

                                          5.0

                                          1 review

                                          Dined on 30 November 2024

                                          1. Overall 5
                                          2. Food 5
                                          3. Service 5
                                          4. Ambience 3
                                          The food was excellent. The drinks were wonderful, especially the drunken mule. Wonderful service as well!

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                                        6. 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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                                        7. Jeff

                                          VIP

                                          Charleston

                                          10 reviews

                                          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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                                        8. 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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                                        9. 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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                                        10. 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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                                        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 4.6 stars by 1086 OpenTable diners.

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

                                        Make a booking

                                        2 people
                                        22:00
                                        Booked 17 times today
                                        Experiences are available.

                                        Order delivery or takeout

                                        Google Map for Twisted Laurel Downtown

                                        130 College Street, Asheville, NC 28801

                                        Additional information

                                        • Cross Street
                                          Spruce Street
                                        • Area
                                          Asheville
                                        • Hours of Operation
                                          Tue, Thu 11:30–20:00 Fri, Sat 11:30–20:30
                                        • 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.
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