Whether you’re looking for a way to entertain your holiday visitors, don’t feel like cooking, or simply aren’t celebrating — you can rely on the local food scene to serve up something delicious over the holidays. Grab a bite at these Asheville restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Pro tip: Tables go quickly on these days, so make sure to get a reservation at the spots that accept them.
Christmas Eve eats
Biscuit Head, various locations
Hours: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
The Blackbird, 47 Biltmore Ave.
Hours: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Botanist and Barrel Tasting Bar + Bottle Shop, 32 Broadway St., Ste. 110
Hours: 12-6 p.m.
Bouchon, 62 N. Lexington Ave.
Hours: 5-9:30 p.m.
Chai Pani, 22 Battery Park Ave.
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Chestnut, 48 Biltmore Ave.
Hours: 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Corner Kitchen, 3 Boston Way
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
French Broad Chocolates, 10 S Pack Square + 821 Riverside Dr.
Hours: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Golden Hour, 95 Roberts St.
Hours: 4-9 p.m.
Delicious holiday dining awaits.
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Hemingway’s Cuba, 15 Page Ave., 4th floor
Hours: 7 a.m.-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m. (beverage service only), and 4:30-9 p.m.
Isa’s Bistro, 1 Battery Park Ave.
Hours: 7:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., 5-9 p.m.
Jargon, 715 Haywood Rd.
Hours: 5-9 p.m.
Jettie Rae’s Oyster House, 143 Charlotte St.
Hours: 4:30-9 p.m.
Laila, 77 Biltmore Ave.
Hours: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., 4:30-9 p.m.
Little Pearl, 15 Peaks Center Ln.
Hours: 12-9 p.m.
The Lobster Trap, 35 Patton Ave.
Hours: 5-8 p.m.
The Madness, 1020 Merrimon Ave. + 275 Smokey Park Hwy.
Hours: 12-9:30 p.m.
Old Europe Pastries, 18 Broadway St.
Hours: 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
Pack’s Tavern, 20 S. Spruce St.
Hours: 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Posana, 1 Biltmore Ave.
Hours: 5–9 p.m.
RendezVous, 184 New Haw Creek Rd.
Hours: 4:30-8:30 p.m.
Sovereign Remedies, 29 N. Market St., #105
Hours: 4-10 p.m.
Stay Glazed Donuts & Cafe, 22 S. Pack Square
Hours: 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian, 641 Merrimon Ave. + 1981 Hendersonville Rd.
Hours: 4-9:30 p.m. (North), 4-9 p.m. (South)
Zella’s Deli, 48 College St.
Hours: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Christmas Day dining
Bargello, 7 Patton Ave.
From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can enjoy a four-course, family-style pre-fixe meal — the menu is $89 for adults and $49 for children.
Fork Lore, 43 Town Square Blvd.
A limited menu will be served from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Golden Hour, 95 Roberts St.
A family-style pre-fixe menu will be offered from 1 to 6 p.m. — the meal is $85 per person.
Isa’s Bistro, 1 Battery Park Ave.
Reserve your seat for a special pre-fixe menu for lunch and dinner.
Hemingway’s Cuba, 15 Page Ave., 4th floor
Enjoy the full menu during regular hours — plus, a special still to be announced.
Laila, 77 Biltmore Ave.
Order from the full menu during regular hours, and enjoy a few special offerings for the occasion.
Stay Glazed Donuts & Cafe, 22 S. Pack Square
Order from the regular menu from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., and make sure to pick up some Italian pastries like rainbow cookies, ricotta cookies pizzelles, and various pies while they last.
Know a spot that’ll be open that isn’t on our list? Let us know.
