5 Best Upscale Restaurants Near Asheville Meadows

Feeling fancy like Walker Hayes? Skip dinner at Applebees on your date night and head to some of these restaurants instead. 

Every day is an opportunity to treat yourself, why not add a special dinner to your agenda at Wander Asheville Meadows? Here are our top picks.

Woodfire Bar & Grille

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• Distance from Wander Asheville: 4.4 miles 

• Location: 1450 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

• Hours:  6:30AM-9:30AM & 5PM-10PM Monday-Friday; 7AM-10AM & 5PM-10PM Saturday & Sunday 

• Phone: (828) 298-5611

• Website: https://www.woodfireasheville.com/ 

Woodfire Bar & Grille uses a hickory wood-fired grill to add an incredible taste dimension to any of their entrees. As you can already guess, their dinner menu features steaks, fish, chicken, and burgers. They also serve local brews on tap, craft cocktails, and a variety of wines. 

The Bull and Beggar

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• Distance from Wander Asheville: 10 miles 

• Location: 37 Paynes Way #007, Asheville, NC 28801

• Hours:  5PM-9PM Sunday, Monday, Thursday; 5PM-10PM Friday & Saturday; Closed Tuesday & Wednesday 

• Phone: (828) 575-9443

• Website: http://www.thebullandbeggar.com/ 

The Bull and Beggar serves New American fare and wine in a bi-level rustic yet stylish venue. Menu items may change based on seasonal availability but a sample menu features oysters, charcuterie, steak tartare, mushroom ragout, steak frites, and whole branzino.

Limones Restaurant

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• Distance from Wander Asheville: 8.4 miles 

• Location: 15 Eagle St, Asheville, NC 28801

• Hours:  5PM-10PM Monday-Thursday; 5PM-10:30PM Friday & Saturday: Closed Sunday 

• Phone: (828) 252-2327

• Website: https://limonesrestaurant.com/ 

Limones is a modern Californian and Mexican fusion restaurant that also serves creative cocktails served in a quaint, homey setting. In their dinner menu, expect classics like ceviche, carne asada, grilled lamb, braised brisket tacos, and squash guisado. Don’t miss out on dessert as it includes cinnamon churros, tres leches, and flourless chocolate cake - yum!

Posana

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• Distance from Wander Asheville: 8.3 miles

• Location: 1 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

• Hours:  5PM-10PM Wednesday- Sunday; Closed Monday & Tuesday 

• Phone: (828) 505-3969

• Website: https://posanarestaurant.com/ 

Posana is a contemporary American cuisine featuring local ingredients served in a chic space with a patio. To give you an idea of what they offer, their menu features a homemade "soup of the day", tempura cabbage, lamb rack, and market fish. There are also gluten-free options, plus a kids menu. 

Cúrate

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• Distance from Wander Asheville: 8.3 miles

• Location: 13 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

• Hours:  4PM-10:30PM Tuesday-Thursday; 11AM-10:30PM Friday-Sunday; Closed Monday 

• Phone: (828) 239-2946

• Website: https://curatetapasbar.com/ 

This hip eatery located in a former 1927 bus depot offers elevated small plates, cured meats, sherries, and wine. Besides being a restaurant, Cúrate is also an online marketplace and offers culinary journeys. Expect their menu to include Spanish classics like gambas, chorizo, paella, and more.

Want to plan your perfect date night? Text Wander Concierge for personalized recommendations on fun things to do in the area!