Hungry for a bargain? We hunted down the best meal deals here in Asheville so you don’t have to. Here are 20+ local restaurant deals to take advantage of each day of the week.
Multi-day specials
Tall John’s, 152 Montford Ave. | Get half-off apps every day from 4 to 5 p.m. Plus, half off wine bottles on Sundays.
Leo’s House of Thirst, 1055 Haywood Rd. | Aperitivo Hour comes each day from 4 to 5 p.m. with 50% off oysters and 25% off appetizers. The wine bar also serves a killer $25 lunch special Tuesday-Thursday with a sandwich, soup, and salad.
Gemelli, 70 Westage Pkwy. | The Italian spot is dishing out a variety of discounted food specials each day from 4 to 5 p.m., all of which pair perfectly with an Aperol Spritz.
Taco Boy, 521 Haywood Rd. | Every day from 3 to 6 p.m., choose from a small menu of discounted tacos and snacks and get free chips and salsa with your order. And don’t forget about the $5 house margs on Tequila Tuesdays.
Oyster House Brewing Co., 625 Haywood Rd. | During weekday happy hour, Monday-Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., you can get a dozen oysters for $22.
Potential New Boyfriend, 647 Haywood Rd. | Every day from 2 to 5 p.m., your purchase of a glass of wine gets you a free scoop of ice cream on the side.
The Admiral, 400 Haywood Rd. | For something hearty, the restaurant runs a rotating Blue Plate Special on Sundays, Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays with mains like bolognese and fish and chips. Each dish comes with salad and ice cream for $34.95.
Monday
Burial South Slope, 40 Collier Ave. | A burger and fries will run you $10 for this Shifties special.
Foggy Mountain Brew Pub, 12 Church St. | Head to the pub for a $15 smash burger and beer combo.
Gemelli, 70 Westgate Pkwy. | On the weekly 828 Burger Night, you get a burger and fries for $12 — and you can add a 16 oz. Hamm’s for $3.
Olde London Road, 270 Depot St. | $12 gets you a burger, fries, and a domestic beer.
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, Various locations | Munch on a fried hand pie for $7.25, or add two sides for a total of $13. Pie flavors change weekly.
Rye Knot, 868 Merrimon Ave. | Bring your bestie for BOGO meatloaf or salads with protein.
The Barrelhouse, 1459 Merrimon Ave. | Enjoy eight saucy wings for $6.
White Labs Brewing, 172 S. Charlotte St. | Score a full Margherita, cheese, or pepperoni pizza and a full pour of white labs beer for $16.
Tuesday
Cantina Louie, 2 Gerber Rd. | All tacos are priced at $2.99 all day long. Pro tip: Pair them with a $6.99 specialty drink, like the Pomegranate Paloma.
Farm Burger, 10 Patton Ave. | A build-your-own burger with three toppings is $5 and local drafts are on special for $3.
Foggy Mountain Brew Pub, 12 Church St. | Score two tacos with a side of chips and salsa for $8.50.
Guajiro Cuban Comfort Food, 2A Huntsman Pl. | On Tuesdays, the food truck serves Fritas (think Cuban burgers) starting at $10.50.
Olde London Road, 270 Depot St. | $12 gets you a burger, fries, and a domestic beer.
Oyster House Brewing Co., 625 Haywood Rd. | Cover all the bases with a burger, fries, and a pint for $16.
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, Various locations | It’s a double whammy with Tattoo Tuesday and Teacher Tuesday — show off your ink or your staff ID to earn 10% off your meal.
The Barrelhouse, 1459 Merrimon Ave. | Snack on a basket of loaded bacon ranch cheese fries for $6.
The Lobster Trap, 35 Patton Ave. | Get to slurpin’ because house oysters are just $1 each.
White Labs Brewing, 172 S. Charlotte St. | Get a juicy double smash burger and fries with a house craft brew for $16.
Wicked Weed, 91 Biltmore Ave. | Get a free kids meal (for ages 12 and under) with the purchase of an entree after 5 p.m.
Wednesday
Cantina Louie, 2 Gerber Rd. | Burritos are on special for $8.99.
Flying Squirrel Pub, 3578 Sweeten Creek Rd. | It’s rib night. Get a half rack of smoked baby back barbecue ribs with fries and slaw for $16. Bonus: Wednesday also means half priced bottles of wine.
Gan Shan, 285 Haywood Rd. | Get five juicy pork dumplings for $8. Bonus: Stop by on Sundays for half-price sake.
Hillman Beer, 25 Sweeten Creek Rd. | Grab a burger, a side, and a craft brew for $16.
Jettie Rae’s, 143 Charlotte St. | Dress up $3 oysters any way you like.
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, Various Locations | A three-wing plate with two sides will run you $15.
The Barrelhouse, 1459 Merrimon Ave. | A Philly cheese steak with shaved steak, grilled onion, and cheese wiz will set you back $10.
White Labs Brewing, 172 S. Charlotte St. | For $14, you’ll get a full pound of chicken wings (with kimchi buffalo sauce, classic buffalo, or spicy dry rub), crudite, housemade ranch, and a White Labs beer.
Thursday
Burial Forestry Camp, 10 Shady Oak Dr. | A burger and fries will run you $10 for this Shifties special.
Rye Knot, 868 Merrimon Ave. | Enjoy all-you-can-eat mussels for $26.
Taco Billy, various locations | Chips + queso and frozen margaritas are $5 each — name a better duo. We’ll wait.
The Barrelhouse, 1459 Merrimon Ave. | Snack on a basket of loaded nachos for $6.
White Labs Brewing, 172 S. Charlotte St. | Grab one of the brewery’s famed hot chicken sandwiches — topped with pimento cheese and house pickles — with fries and a beer for $16.
Friday
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, Various Locations | It’s Thighday Friday. A leg and thigh or two-thigh plate special will cost you $13.50. Bonus: Friday also brings a fish + chips special for $16.50.
Rye Knot, 868 Merrimon Ave. | Dine on 16 oz. of juicy prime rib with two sides for $39.
Saturday
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, Various Locations | The large and in charge “Your Momma’s Big Fat Booty Plate,” named in honor of the beloved local band, is on special. It gets you a breast, wing, leg, and two sides for $20.
The Barrelhouse, 1459 Merrimon Ave. | Saddle up to the bar for a $10 hot fried chicken sandwich.
Sunday
Pack’s Tavern, 20 S. Spruce St. | To round out the weekend, kids’ meals are $5.99. And for the adults, Bloody Marys are on special for $9.
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