Recently, we asked you to share the closed Asheville businesses that you miss most. More than 1,800 comments later, consider this an ode to just a few of those gone-but-not-forgotten spots.
This list is best read with Sarah McLachlan’s “I Will Remember You” playing in the background.
Lucky Otter
This West Asheville restaurant closed at the beginning of 2018, more than 15 years after it started serving up fresh Mexican fare.
“I still dream about their Calypso fish tacos. I tried to recreate them but just not the same.” - @magrusch
MG Road
Home of pop-ups and parties, this bar from the founders of Chai Pani opened in 2012 and closed in 2019. Bonus: MG Road will get a bit of a revival when Chai Pani opens MG Mini in the mezzanine of its new location.
“We spent many a night shaking our buns at MG Road 😢" - @bunintendedavl
Doc Chey’s Noodle House
Known for its affordable bowls, the restaurant had a 15-year run, closing in 2017.
“I feel like you would have enough regular customers just on this thread alone, so if you wanna come back to Asheville… You totally can.” - @katiekasben
Vincent’s Ear
The club was an icon of 1990s Asheville music, art, and counterculture, then shut its doors in December 2004.
“90s music scene was 🔥" - @marcuschavez1
Fun Depot
Go-karts, laser tag, arcade games, and mini golf were this spot’s business for 17 years before shutting down in August 2020.
“Of course Fun Depot had to close right as my husband and I came into our parenting era 😂😭" - @a_pack_with_no_map
Blue Dream Curry House
The eclectic eatery came onto the downtown restaurant scene in 2015 and closed in 2023.
“It was some of the most amazing curry in town and the best date spot.” - @zbryce84
Don’t see your most-missed pick listed? It’s probably in the Instagram comments.
