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Rye Knot, Asheville, NC

Rye Knot

4.4
4.4
62 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for groups
Rye Knot is the first restaurant in North Carolina to brew its own beer and distill its own spirits. We serve outstanding plated pub fare. Our top sellers are Dry Aged steaks, fish and chips, burgers, smoked meatloaf, Reubens and Shaved Ribeye Sammies. Chef Ben Dunbar is a master cook whom delivers exquisite cuisine in both variety and presentation. Our bar has a dozen large screen televisions. We have plenty of outdoor seating. We also offer several gluten free and vegetarian options. Rye Knot is a neighborhood joint. Come join us...Rye Knot?

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 575-2226
  • Website
    http://www.ryeknotco.com/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Menu

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What 62 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Rye Knot in Asheville shines with its "fantastic burger," delightful bourbon maple crème brûlée, and a vibrant atmosphere. Diners rave about the smoked meatloaf and diverse menu, including a standout salmon dish. While some mention service hiccups, the "artful ambiance" and "stellar" drink menu make it worth a visit.

62 Reviews

  1. david

    Raleigh

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    service was great; only one slight mar - asked for a substitution and was not told there was a hefty add on. Other than that a great neighborhood restaurant.

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  2. Robert E

    Atlanta Metro

    114 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    114 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The location and outside appearance of the space is bit uninviting BUT once inside ... it transforms. Very nicely put together. I suspect a great place to watch a game on a saturday or sunday. Food very good! Service excellent. And, Bob -- who I suspect is the owner -- was very fun to chat with. Do not pass this place by.

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  3. Toni

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. We had fish and chips and a shrimp sandwich. Smoked rye manhattan was delicious.

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  4. Penni

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Mussels, fried artichokes, side salad, shaved ribeye sandwich, buffalo shrimp, and fish and chips. Everyone really enjoyed everything. My husband still talks about the buffalo shrimp because they are gluten free. Friendly, prompt service. Nice solo guitarist played in the background.

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  5. Andrew

    Fort Lauderdale

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful restaurant with great ambience and food. Service was excellent. Definitely worth a repeat.

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  6. david

    Raleigh

    30 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    good neighborhood restaurants with some really great offerings

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  7. Michy

    Western NC

    66 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Waited forever for soup and then entrees. Had the mushroom soup (vegan) which was good. Ordered the fish and chips which were also good. The Reuben sandwich which fell apart with the bread was good but needed something to hold sandwich together. Ordered Ceasar salad with chicken and one with salmon. Salmon came out undercooked. Chicken one was fine but the lettuce and dressing didn’t taste good. Manager came over and was very apologetic. We booked this restaurant based on reviews and were very disappointed.

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  8. NCMamaCat

    Washington DC

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We a have been on Sunday before and had a much bigger menu selection. Realize times are different, but the paired down menu was a bit of a disappointment. That being said, this sleeper restaurant has a rocking drink menu and what the kitchen pumps out is stellar.

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  9. PHeller

    Naples

    128 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    128 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Rye Knot offers a wonderful variety of delicious dishes! The salmon is outstanding, the grilled chicken Sammy is yummy, beet salad with shrimp is a favorite of mine too. I could go on and on. Servers are welcoming, ambiance is artful . We love dining at Rye Knot !

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal (thus far) on our Asheville trip. The bourbon wasn’t bad either!

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Rye Knot is rated 4.4 stars by 62 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Rye Knot

868 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-2405

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Osborne Street and Merrimon Avenue
  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Merrimon Avenue
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