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Honey Dusted Fried Chicken - Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville, Asheville, NC

Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

4.6
4.6
5893 Reviews
$30 and under
Regional American (Contemporary Southern)

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
  • Lively
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
We are in OpenTable's Top 100 Places to Brunch in America!
At Tupelo Honey, we create breakfasts, brunches, lunches and suppers that invite you to put on your Sunday’s best and gather around the table for gracious and delicious Southern food. This original, flagship location boasts over 20 years of delighting diners and providing a high energy environment that is synonymous the Asheville community.
Reservations highly recommended.


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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Comfort Food, American
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 255-4863
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    No off premise catering is available.
  • Private party facilities
  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 5,893 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Child-friendly

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Hot spot

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Lively

  • Asheville / Western North Carolina

    Most Booked

  • Asheville

    Great for brunch

  • Asheville

    Child-friendly

  • Asheville

    Hot spot

  • Asheville

    Lively

  • Asheville

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tupelo Honey in Downtown Asheville offers "great food and location" with "excellent brunch" options, including standout dishes like "shrimp and grits" and "fried green tomatoes." While service can be "slow" at times, the "attentive and welcoming" staff and "awesome unique cocktails" create a lively atmosphere. A "must" for Asheville visitors!

5,893 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pimento cheese dip was too thin. Shrimp and Grits was good. Chicken standard white meat was dry. The rosemary potatoes were very good. Bloody Mary's were great.

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    Charleston1 review

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good experience, but not great. Food was good. Service was good. Food was brought quickly after ordering.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 1 day ago
    Hi, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are committed to providing you with a great experience and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you kindly!

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  3. Frank VIP

    St. Louis29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Creative Southern cuisine, no bad choices. The bacon collard greens were great. Had never heard of using bacon in this side, didn't know what to expect. Service was great, food was slow coming out of the kitchen. Guessing it was due to being busier than normal for a Monday evening.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Hi! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed our scratch-made Southern dishes and hospitality. Please come see us again soon!

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  4. Classymomof4

    Philadelphia3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The biscuits are different than they used to be. Overall a good experience. I really enjoyed the onion rings.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Thank you for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food, superb service, and cleanliness! Please come see us again any time!

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  5. Karen

    Charlotte3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Emily was our server and she was amazing. Professional, courteous and helpful. Good was great. Only reason I didn't give a 5 start, was that the temperature of some dishes could have been hotter. I got the mimosa flight and didn't like the seasonal flight. I wished I'd know what it was and I would have asked to swap it out. Otherwise, everything was wonderful. As usual!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Hi! Thank you for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  6. rebeccag

    Western NC12 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We were disappointed as last time everything was amazing. This time everything was not great- food had odd flavor, biscuits were dry, service was not great. Last time we were there it was packed.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded 5 days ago
    Hi , thank you for providing us with your honest feedback. I am sorry to hear you had anything less than an amazing experience at our restaurant. We are committed to providing you with quality Southern Fare and top-notch hospitality and hope you give us another chance in the future. Thank you again!

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  7. Sebyl VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best time and the food was delicious - the fried chicken and pumpkin soup, the Brussels sprouts and mahi mahi - highly recommended
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on February 19, 2025
    Thank you so much for rating, reviewing, and recognizing our commitment to excellent scratch-made food and a welcoming atmosphere! We truly appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Wilma

    Western NC5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Harvest bowl was great - so was shrimp and grits. Our waitress Madison was fabulous!
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on February 19, 2025
    Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  9. Cameron

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was incredible, best shrimp and grits ever! Staff were very pleasant and attentive.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    Hello! Thank you so much for taking the time to provide us with a review of your experience. I am pleased to hear that our team made your experience pleasant, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

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  10. Ron

    Raleigh20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent and it was a great place to experience our Valentine's Day dinner.
    Tupelo Honey - Downtown AshevilleResponded on February 17, 2025
    Thanks! We really appreciate the review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to see you again soon!

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today

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Google Map for Tupelo Honey - Downtown Asheville

12 College St, Asheville, NC 28801

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    ​Patton Ave. / College Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00 am–8:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Contemporary Southern), Comfort Food, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Coxe Ave and Wall Street garages are the closest, as well as many open lots on Coxe Ave. Uber and Lyft are highly recommended. Out of respect for all our guests, we can only hold a table 10 minutes after the reservation time.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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