Perhaps cooking isn’t your strong suit. That’s alright, because there are several Asheville restaurants that have your back this holiday season. We’ve rounded up some local spots that are ready to serve up takeout and even host on the big day.
Pro tip: Tables go quickly, so make sure to get a reservation at the spots that accept them.
Christmas Day dining
Bargello, 7 Patton Ave.
From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., you can enjoy a four-course, family-style prix fixe meal including dishes like whipped hummus and puff pastry wrapped salmon.
The Blackbird Restaurant, 47 Biltmore Ave.
Make a reservation to enjoy this nine-course meal beginning with crispy, fried mushrooms and ending with a layered pistachio cake.
Fork Lore, 43 Town Square Blvd.
The restaurant will be serving a limited menu of its made-from-scratch Southern fare for the holiday.
Hemingway’s Cuba, 15 Page Ave., 4th floor
Reserve a table to treat your taste buds to empanadas, tostones, and craft cocktails.
Laila, 77 Biltmore Ave.
Order from the full menu during regular hours, and enjoy a few special offerings for the occasion.
Mehfil, 5 Biltmore Ave., Ste. B
The Indian restaurant is extending its hours to be open from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Bonus: Starting this Sunday, Dec. 15, you can also pre-order a holiday meal.
Omni Grove Park Inn, 290 Macon Ave.
Both Blue Ridge and Edison, Craft Ales + Kitchen are taking reservations for holiday dining.
Know a spot that’ll be open that isn’t on our list? Let us know.
Pre-order a meal
All Day Darling
Through Tuesday, Dec. 17, you can place an order for some sweet treats to add to your table, including a chocolate layer cake or a gluten-free treat box. Find the full menu and email to order.
Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food
After moving into its new digs at Hi-Wire’s Biltmore Village brewery, Guajiro is back to serving up delicious dishes like Ropa Vieja and Vaca Frita — both of which are available for holiday catering.
Red Fiddle Vittles
From dips and sides to mains and desserts, there are plenty of choices to craft your spread. Orders will be available for pickup on Tuesday, Dec. 24.
Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian
Let Vinnie’s take care of the cooking with to-go party trays of Italian classics like chicken piccata and house specialties like twice-baked lasagna.
The Hop Handcrafted Ice Cream
Take care of dessert by placing an order for a famous custom yule log (mini or full-size) through Monday, Dec. 16 — ready-made yule logs are available until supplies last.
