Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Arden

Food was tasty and atmosphere so unique. The half chicken was so tender and large. Enough to share. Server was great also.

Excellent service, phenomenal food. A must if you're looking for an exquisite dining experience.

Luminosa is one of the latest crown jewels of the already stellar Asheville fine dining scene. This was our fourth time in and the experience just gets better every time we go. Tonight we were a table of three, dining with two of being local and our third being an Asheville ex-pat who put down roots in Montreal a decade ago. Though the signature bread service (which is heavenly) was sold out, the garlic knots we got instead were super delicious and filled that void servicably. The meat and cheese board, as usual, was just enough in terms of quantity and more than enough in terms of quality, and was a perfect set up alongside the beef carpaccio and its crispy capers. We also partook in the embered carrots and rutabaga which were delightful. Our final selection from the Contorni menu was the polenta which is simply one of the best I've ever had, just mind melting. For entrees we went with the carbonara, the malfedine and the Copa steak--which was the clear winner of the evening. While the other two were rich and and wonderful in their own right, the Copa steak with its sweet habanada jelly was stunning, not what I expected at all, but absolutely delicious. Luminosa fills a very specific niche of slightly fancier, slightly dressier and slightly more formal than some of the other luminaries of the Asheville scene and we are glad to have her.

Five of us celebrated Boxing Day at Posana and had a wonderful meal. Two members of our group are gluten intolerant and Posana provides a safe environment for them to eat without having to review every ingredient. It is also exemplary to have every option available to them without having to take a salad or the only protein based option. Kudos to the team for making us feel so welcome and a special thankyou to Teline (spelling?) for tolerating our English traditions.

I recently visited Elevations Chophouse, and it was a delightful experience. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with beautiful decor that perfectly complements the scenic surroundings. The menu offered a great selection of dishes, and every bite was a testament to the chef's skill. The steak was cooked to perfection, tender and flavorful, while the sides were equally impressive. The service was impeccable – the staff was attentive and friendly, ensuring a memorable dining experience. I’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend it to anyone looking for an exceptional meal.