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The Blackbird, Asheville, NC

The Blackbird

4.5
4.5
4181 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 54 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
**PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR THANKSGIVING MENU FOUND AT WWW.THEBLACKBIRDRESTAURANT.COM WILL BE THE ONLY MENU OFFERED ON THANKSGIVING DAY**

The Blackbird Restaurant is a Chef Owned Restaurant serving local, fresh ingredients. The Blackbird’s goal is to delight guests with cooking grounded in the traditions and ingredients of the Carolinas creating an unique and vibrant menu – New American with Southern Flares.

The menu features the seasonal best from local farmers, fresh catches from the coast of the Carolinas, incredible local micro-brews, specialty cocktails, and great wines from the around the world. Our menu changes seasonally to reflect the bounty of the area and the chef’s creativity. The Blackbird’s award-winning food, desserts and prompt service will impress you every time.

We are located in the heart of downtown Asheville, on Biltmore Ave. You can find us at the corner of The Aloft Hotel.

Parking Garage is located at the back on Lexington Ave. The first hour is free.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 254-2502
  • Website
    http://www.theblackbirdrestauraunt.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Reppert
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant has an open floor plan, but we do our best to ensure you have space to yourself for a large party or event. Please email information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com for more information. The Blackbird will design just the right menu for the occasion and provide a relaxed and elegant environment.
  • Location
    47 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    Aston St
  • Parking details
    The ground floor of the Aloft Hotel is the entrance to the public parking lot. The rate is hourly. We are not a Hotel restaurant, but we are located in the same building with the Aloft.There is also parking on the street and several parking garages within walking distance.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,181 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Blackbird in Asheville is a culinary gem that excites with its creative menu and attentive service. "Awesome as always," diners rave about its standout dishes like trout and scallop risotto and coconut cake. Whether savoring a farm-to-table brunch or a sophisticated dinner, Blackbird promises a memorable dining experience.

4,181 Reviews

  1. Joyce

    VIP

    Greensboro

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a large party of 9 people. It was a perfect location in the restaurant. Amazing service & food! Highly recommend!!

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  2. Amy

    Charlotte

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing, with lots of choices especially for vegetarians. The service was excellent and the ambiance festive. The specialty cocktails were also very good. We will definitely be back!

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  3. Kimberly

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent 2 out of 3 meals, great service, good wine selection, a little on the pricey side.

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  4. Becca

    Western NC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    I'm hoping it was just an off day for them, because it was really off lol.

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  5. Mike

    VIP

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our party of four arrived just as The Blackbird opened at 5, as we had plans for the evening. Service was quick and good and we had a marvelous dinner in about an hour. We all loved our choices, from the veggie entree my daughter chose (and she was also happy about the wide range of gluten free options) to the pork chop and the Seafood Pirlau. There were oohs and ahs for the Smoked Gouda Sweet Potato Biscuit Pudding and the Goat Cheese Corn Pie. The top of the Pirlau was a classic mix of shrimp, mussels, sausage, and tiny crawfish, over a wonderful rice cake with a tomato-y both that made me think of Jambalaya that an old friend of mine from N'aleans used to simmer for a day before serving. Delish!

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  6. Kristen

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The chef was amazing. So helpful to find workarounds for a tomato allergy for one and a gluten allergy for another. Made a tasting menu fun again. Service was a tad haphazard, but I don't think tasting menus are the regular. Everyone was so pleasant it made up for it. Our server even shared her stash of bottled water. What a memorable Christmas. Thank you!

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  7. Jackie

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Had an excellent Christmas dinner here-9 courses with wine pairing!

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  8. Ken

    Atlanta Metro

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience. Food is amazing and the staff is very attentive and pleasant.

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  9. Shirley

    Alabama

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a great restaurant! The food is gourmet, service is impeccable, ambiance and ambiance was excellent. Even the desserts were outstanding. Loved the bread pudding! The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was because it was very expensive!! I mean $16 for least expensive white wine!

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  10. Katie

    Western NC

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was about half full, on Christmas eve. It took awhile for the waiter to come to our table and over 45 mintues to get ourfood. I had the shrimp and grits, which was like a soup. It was tasty but a little weird it had to be eaten with a spoon. My companion had the eggs benedict and there was NOTHING good about them. The potatoes were cold. The first bite of the poached eggs there was a giant piece of egg shell. The shortribs were very dry and the biscuit even dryer. Just BAD all around. The kitchen was aware that there was something wrong with eggs, without our asking, and instead of remaking the meal, they sent out new poached eggs, as we were done eating. My companion did not want to make a fuss, so we didn't send the food back. But I think our waiter was aware the meal was not up to scratch. Honestly it was so bad we won't be back.

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FAQs

The Blackbird offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 254-2502.

The Blackbird is rated 4.5 stars by 4181 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 54 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Blackbird

47 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Aston St
  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional American (Southern), Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    The ground floor of the Aloft Hotel is the entrance to the public parking lot. The rate is hourly. We are not a Hotel restaurant, but we are located in the same building with the Aloft.There is also parking on the street and several parking garages within walking distance.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Michael Reppert
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.theblackbirdrestauraunt.com/
  • Phone number
    (828) 254-2502
  • Private party facilities
    Our restaurant has an open floor plan, but we do our best to ensure you have space to yourself for a large party or event. Please email information@theblackbirdrestaurant.com for more information. The Blackbird will design just the right menu for the occasion and provide a relaxed and elegant environment.

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