Asheville is nestled in the North Carolina Blue Ridge Mountains and is a popular destination for romantic getaways.

For a elegant and formal dining experience try Horizons Restaurant. This restaurant has won the AAA Four-Diamond Award for seven consecutive years, and is rated one of the finest restaurants in the nation. Specialties change every day, depending on what is fresh at the market. Meals may include brook trout, bouillabaisse or medallions of venison. All meals are served with soup and salad, dessert and a non alcoholic beverage.

Visit Barley's Taproom for a evening of food and fun. Bring the whole family to enjoy fresh sourdough pizza, lasagna and sandwiches. Live bluegrass and jazz music is offered three to four night a week, The downstairs bar has 24 taps featuring the South's best selection of American craft brewed beers.

While planning your trip, please see Asheville NC Vacation and Asheville NC Hotels

• Horizons Continental, Phone: (828) 252-2711 Google Map
  • AAA Four Diamond Award, Frommer's Very Highly Recommended, Wine Spectator Best Award of Excellence

• Gabrielle's American, Phone: (828) 252-7313 Google Map
  • AAA Four Diamond Award, Fodor's Choice, Wine Spectator Award of Excellence

• The Market Place American, Phone: (828) 252-4162 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended

• Vincenzo's Italian, Phone: (828) 254-4698 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended

• Blue Ridge Dining Room Continental, Phone: (828) 252-2711 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended

• Savoy Restaurant & Martini Bar International/Contemporary, Phone: (828) 253-1077 Google Map
  • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Mountain Xpress Critic's Pick

• Café on the Square American, Phone: (828) 251-5565 Google Map
  • Frommer's Highly Recommended

• The Flying Frog Wine Bar & Café German/Indian, Phone: (828) 254-9411 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended

• Tupelo Honey Café American Regional, Phone: (828) 255-4404 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended

• Zambra Spanish, Phone: (828) 232-1060 Google Map
  • Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Mountain Xpress Critic's Pick

• Salsa's Mexican/Caribbean, Phone: (828) 252-9805 Google Map
  • Mountain Xpress Critic's Pick

• Barley's Taproom & Pizzeria American, Phone: (828) 255-0504 Google Map
  • Frommer's Recommended

• Early Girl Eatery American Regional, Phone: (828) 259-9292 Google Map
  • Mountain Xpress Critic's Pick

• Mamacita's Mexican, Phone: (828) 255-8098 Google Map
  • Mountain Xpress Critic's Pick

• Doc Chey's Noodle House Asian, Phone: (828) 252-8220 Google Map
  • Mountain Xpress Critic's Pick

• The Laughing Seed Café Vegetarian, Phone: (828) 252-3445 Google Map
  • Mountain Xpress Critic's Pick

• Rosetta's Kitchen Vegetarian, Phone: (828) 232-0738 Google Map
  • Mountain Xpress Critic's Pick

• HappyCow's Vegetarian Guide: Asheville Vegetarian Restaurant Guide