Guidebook for Arden

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Guidebook for Arden

Food Scene

1.5mi walk or 2 min drive. Great breakfast. Been around for years.
12 residents recomanen
Kosta's Kitchen
4055 Hendersonville Rd
12 residents recomanen
1.5mi walk or 2 min drive. Great breakfast. Been around for years.
Walking distance. Chain BBQ place but very good. Great deals on family packs. Good for carry out.
Dickeys Barbecue Pit
576 Upward Road
Walking distance. Chain BBQ place but very good. Great deals on family packs. Good for carry out.
Walking distance. Sports Bar. Basic pub fare. Decent prices and quality. Good curly fries.
Beef 'O' Brady's
2625 Hendersonville Rd
Walking distance. Sports Bar. Basic pub fare. Decent prices and quality. Good curly fries.
2 min drive. Quaint, eclectic. Fun quirky owner, Sophie opened this shop in the spring. She is delightful and she makes a mean Cubano and Latte. Variety of pastries. One of our favorite spots!
9 residents recomanen
The Beehive Coffee Bar
3732 Sweeten Creek Rd
9 residents recomanen
2 min drive. Quaint, eclectic. Fun quirky owner, Sophie opened this shop in the spring. She is delightful and she makes a mean Cubano and Latte. Variety of pastries. One of our favorite spots!
2 min drive. Great chicken and wings. Good variety of local beer on tap. Patio seating. Right next to an amazing children's playground and park in Royal Pines. They aren't kidding when they say hot!
69 residents recomanen
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack South
3749 Sweeten Creek Rd
69 residents recomanen
2 min drive. Great chicken and wings. Good variety of local beer on tap. Patio seating. Right next to an amazing children's playground and park in Royal Pines. They aren't kidding when they say hot!
2 min drive. Needs no introduction. Amazing local BBQ We love this place. Great for carry out or eat in if you get there early enough. Dining room closes at 4. Carry out til 6.
91 residents recomanen
12 Bones Smokehouse SOUTH
2350 Hendersonville Rd
91 residents recomanen
2 min drive. Needs no introduction. Amazing local BBQ We love this place. Great for carry out or eat in if you get there early enough. Dining room closes at 4. Carry out til 6.
2 min drive. Casual Italian. Good pizza but we prefer his brother's carry out pizza at Angelo's, a stone's throw away on Hendersonville Rd.
Brooklyn Bro's
2 min drive. Casual Italian. Good pizza but we prefer his brother's carry out pizza at Angelo's, a stone's throw away on Hendersonville Rd.
Delicious pizza. Carry out and delivery
Angelo's Pizza
2270 Hendersonville Rd
Delicious pizza. Carry out and delivery
Great Greek menu. The pizza is amazing and unique from the usual Italian fare. The lasagne is to die for and the gyros plates are great. Don't forget a greek salad on the side.
14 residents recomanen
Acropolis Pizza Restaurant
140 Airport Rd
14 residents recomanen
Great Greek menu. The pizza is amazing and unique from the usual Italian fare. The lasagne is to die for and the gyros plates are great. Don't forget a greek salad on the side.
Good for fast tex mex.
Moe's Southwest Grill
300 Airport Rd
Good for fast tex mex.
Great Mexican food, depending on your frame of reference. If you're from the north/south, you'll love it. From the southwest/west coast? It's still pretty decent. The carnitas and queso are very good.
45 residents recomanen
Papa's & Beer
17 Tunnel Rd
45 residents recomanen
Great Mexican food, depending on your frame of reference. If you're from the north/south, you'll love it. From the southwest/west coast? It's still pretty decent. The carnitas and queso are very good.
A locally grown restaurant. Unique twists on a southern menu. This is their south location in town. The original is downtown.
305 residents recomanen
Tupelo Honey
12 College St
305 residents recomanen
A locally grown restaurant. Unique twists on a southern menu. This is their south location in town. The original is downtown.
Great greek food. Local family. One of the best restaurants in Asheville. Great greek salad with grilled chicken and a pita.
10 residents recomanen
Apollo Flame Bistro - Hendersonville Rd
485 Hendersonville Rd
10 residents recomanen
Great greek food. Local family. One of the best restaurants in Asheville. Great greek salad with grilled chicken and a pita.
Good pad thai. Great for carry out.
12 residents recomanen
Tamarind Thai Cuisine
330 Rockwood Rd
12 residents recomanen
Good pad thai. Great for carry out.
Walking distance. For your fix if you need it. Located inside Ingles.
Starbucks
2901 Hendersonville Rd
Walking distance. For your fix if you need it. Located inside Ingles.
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square. Great sport's bar. A million screens. Good sport's bar fare.
19 residents recomanen
Hickory Tavern
30 Town Square Blvd
19 residents recomanen
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square. Great sport's bar. A million screens. Good sport's bar fare.
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square off Long Shoals Rd. More fine dining. The patio is very nice for their delicious appetizers and drinks and people watching. A little pricier.
43 residents recomanen
131 MAIN Restaurant
308 Thetford St
43 residents recomanen
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square off Long Shoals Rd. More fine dining. The patio is very nice for their delicious appetizers and drinks and people watching. A little pricier.
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square off Long Shoals Rd. Good italian in a mid-fine dining setting. Pleasant patio seating.
10 residents recomanen
Travinia Italian Kitchen & Wine Bar Asheville
264 Thetford St
10 residents recomanen
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square off Long Shoals Rd. Good italian in a mid-fine dining setting. Pleasant patio seating.
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square of Long Shoals Rd. Great burritos and a few local beers on tap.
Neo Burrito Biltmore Park
2 Town Square Blvd
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square of Long Shoals Rd. Great burritos and a few local beers on tap.
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square off Long Shoals Rd. Love their lettuce wraps and spring rolls.
11 residents recomanen
P.F. Chang's
26 Schenck Pkwy
11 residents recomanen
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square off Long Shoals Rd. Love their lettuce wraps and spring rolls.
Downtown Avl. Soooo good. Try a Lava Bowl. It won't disappoint. Cons- Usually a decent wait and expensive bar drinks. But worth it!
170 residents recomanen
Salsa's
6 Patton Ave
170 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. Soooo good. Try a Lava Bowl. It won't disappoint. Cons- Usually a decent wait and expensive bar drinks. But worth it!
Downtown Avl. Great fresh noodle bowls. Made to order.
24 residents recomanen
Doc Chey's Noodle House
37 Biltmore Ave
24 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. Great fresh noodle bowls. Made to order.
Downtown Asheville. Great sushi!!
7 residents recomanen
Hana Japanese Hibachi & Sushi Bar
5B Biltmore Ave
7 residents recomanen
Downtown Asheville. Great sushi!!
Biltmore Village. Sometimes we prefer this over 12 Bones. Delicious smoked turkey sandwich and amazing brisket when they have it. Good selection of local beer on tap.
76 residents recomanen
Moe's Original Bar B Que
4 Sweeten Creek Rd
76 residents recomanen
Biltmore Village. Sometimes we prefer this over 12 Bones. Delicious smoked turkey sandwich and amazing brisket when they have it. Good selection of local beer on tap.
Biltmore Park Town Square- Expensive breakfast place but we've heard it's very good.
23 residents recomanen
Another Broken Egg Cafe
27 Schenck Pkwy
23 residents recomanen
Biltmore Park Town Square- Expensive breakfast place but we've heard it's very good.
Fabulous, no frills local family restaurant. We've only ever eaten breakfast and they do a great job. Terrific french toast.
J K's Kitchen
6 Long Shoals Rd
Fabulous, no frills local family restaurant. We've only ever eaten breakfast and they do a great job. Terrific french toast.
Healthy fare, caters to vegan and gluten free. Original store located downtown.
24 residents recomanen
Green Sage Café South
1800 Hendersonville Rd
24 residents recomanen
Healthy fare, caters to vegan and gluten free. Original store located downtown.
River Arts District- AMAZING tacos. Try the Bangkok Shrimp or Fish taco. Reasonably priced.
440 residents recomanen
White Duck Taco Shop
388 Riverside Dr
440 residents recomanen
River Arts District- AMAZING tacos. Try the Bangkok Shrimp or Fish taco. Reasonably priced.
Downtown Avl.- AMAZING tacos. Second location. Try the Bangkok shrimp and fish tacos. Very reasonably priced.
65 residents recomanen
White Duck Taco Shop Downtown
12 Biltmore Ave
65 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl.- AMAZING tacos. Second location. Try the Bangkok shrimp and fish tacos. Very reasonably priced.
Downtown Avl.- Excellent and unusual fare. Reservations are helpful.
279 residents recomanen
Limones Restaurant
15 Eagle St
279 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl.- Excellent and unusual fare. Reservations are helpful.
Downtown Avl. One of the best restaurants in town.
518 residents recomanen
Cúrate
13 Biltmore Ave
518 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. One of the best restaurants in town.
Downtown Avl.- A local and tourist favorite in the heart of downtown.
139 residents recomanen
Posana Restaurant
1 Biltmore Ave
139 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl.- A local and tourist favorite in the heart of downtown.
Downtown Avl. Beautiful courtyard seating. Tucked away off the streets. Makes you feel like you're in New Orleans. Fresh Crepes, salad and wine.
10 residents recomanen
Crêpe Bourrée
68 N Lexington Ave
10 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. Beautiful courtyard seating. Tucked away off the streets. Makes you feel like you're in New Orleans. Fresh Crepes, salad and wine.
5 min drive If you must eat at a chain, which is a shame in Avl.
Chili's Grill & Bar
420 Airport Rd
5 min drive If you must eat at a chain, which is a shame in Avl.
5 min drive Just letting you know it's there.
Lone Star Steakhouse
341 Rockwood Road
5 min drive Just letting you know it's there.
5 min drive I recommend others. Just letting you know it's there.
IHOP
229 Airport Rd
5 min drive I recommend others. Just letting you know it's there.
One of two locations- Casual breakfast and lunch location. Best massively large biscuits in town.
472 residents recomanen
Biscuit Head
733 Haywood Rd
472 residents recomanen
One of two locations- Casual breakfast and lunch location. Best massively large biscuits in town.

Entertainment & Activities

1.5mi walk or 2 min drive. Ecclectic cafe- great wraps and salads. Basically our kitchen during the 5 months we were renovating our house. Kid's menu.
28 residents recomanen
Blue Sky Café
3987 Hendersonville Rd
28 residents recomanen
1.5mi walk or 2 min drive. Ecclectic cafe- great wraps and salads. Basically our kitchen during the 5 months we were renovating our house. Kid's menu.

Everything Else

Walking distance. Second location of the Flat Rock Bakery, a favorite spot in Hendersonville. Great pastries and treats. Carry out. No atmosphere.
11 residents recomanen
Fletcher Village Bakery and Cafe
235 St John Rd
11 residents recomanen
Walking distance. Second location of the Flat Rock Bakery, a favorite spot in Hendersonville. Great pastries and treats. Carry out. No atmosphere.
Walking distance. Family run ice cream and coffee shop located in a beautiful old house with the most amazing front porch you've ever seen. Worth going just for that.
Baabals Ice Cream Shoppe & Family Grill
188 St John Rd
Walking distance. Family run ice cream and coffee shop located in a beautiful old house with the most amazing front porch you've ever seen. Worth going just for that.
A must visit in River Arts District. A fav spot. Great craft beer and people watching. Good vibe. Kid/dog friendly. It's a low key, come as you are place. Outdoor seating only. Food trucks vary.
285 residents recomanen
Wedge Brewing Company
37 Paynes Way
285 residents recomanen
A must visit in River Arts District. A fav spot. Great craft beer and people watching. Good vibe. Kid/dog friendly. It's a low key, come as you are place. Outdoor seating only. Food trucks vary.
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square. Great treat. Build your own yogurt.
Ya Ya's Frozen Yogurt
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square. Great treat. Build your own yogurt.
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square. Great pizza. Good selection of beer and wine.
9 residents recomanen
Brixx Wood Fired Pizza
30 Town Square Blvd
9 residents recomanen
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square. Great pizza. Good selection of beer and wine.
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square. Build your own ice cream.
Marble Slab Creamery
14 Biltmore Ave
Located in Biltmore Park Town Square. Build your own ice cream.
Groomed and graveled trails along the creek. Wonderful park for walking, biking, running. Playground and large fields.
28 residents recomanen
Parcs i Recreació de Fletcher
85 Howard Gap Rd
28 residents recomanen
Groomed and graveled trails along the creek. Wonderful park for walking, biking, running. Playground and large fields.
Downtown Avl. Live Music Wine Beer Appetizers. It's a great intimate setting. A favorite.
176 residents recomanen
5 Walnut Wine Bar
5 W Walnut St
176 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. Live Music Wine Beer Appetizers. It's a great intimate setting. A favorite.
Downtown Avl. A tourist favorite. Huge beer selection. Great for IPA. Well done brewery and bar. Good food. Not as fun as the Wedge but a great spot. Patio seating. Dog friendly.
478 residents recomanen
Wicked Weed Brewing Pub
91 Biltmore Ave
478 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. A tourist favorite. Huge beer selection. Great for IPA. Well done brewery and bar. Good food. Not as fun as the Wedge but a great spot. Patio seating. Dog friendly.
5 min drive Just letting you know it's there. They do have good salad and breadsticks, though.
8 residents recomanen
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
400 Airport Rd
8 residents recomanen
5 min drive Just letting you know it's there. They do have good salad and breadsticks, though.
Our local grocery store. Great selection of local beer and wine. Decent selection of organic produce and meats.
Ingles Market Pharmacy
2901 Hendersonville Rd
Our local grocery store. Great selection of local beer and wine. Decent selection of organic produce and meats.
Downtown Avl. -As Southern California transplants we were thrilled when TJs came to town!
248 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
120 Merrimon Ave
248 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. -As Southern California transplants we were thrilled when TJs came to town!
5-10min Nearest health food store
172 residents recomanen
Earth Fare
66 Westgate Pkwy
172 residents recomanen
5-10min Nearest health food store
Biltmore Park Town Square=MOVIES
47 residents recomanen
Regal Cinemas Biltmore Grande Stadium 15 & RPX
292 Thetford St
47 residents recomanen
Biltmore Park Town Square=MOVIES
Wonderful trails
582 residents recomanen
Arboretum de Carolina del Nord
100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way
582 residents recomanen
Wonderful trails
Hiking and Biking trails.
119 residents recomanen
Bent Creek
119 residents recomanen
Hiking and Biking trails.
For necessities
29 residents recomanen
Target
115 River Hills Rd
29 residents recomanen
For necessities
For necessities, if you must.
59 residents recomanen
Walmart Supercenter
60 Airport Rd
59 residents recomanen
For necessities, if you must.
If you forgot your underwear or swimsuit.
Marshalls
13 McKenna Rd
If you forgot your underwear or swimsuit.
Biltmore Village near the Cantina. Good local brewery
32 residents recomanen
Catawba Brewing Company, Biltmore Village, Asheville
63 Brook St
32 residents recomanen
Biltmore Village near the Cantina. Good local brewery
2 min drive. For your liquor needs.
Asheville ABC Liquor Store #1
3933 Sweeten Creek Rd
2 min drive. For your liquor needs.
Nice coffee shop bakery in historic Biltmore Village.
65 residents recomanen
The Well-Bred Bakery & Café​ in Biltmore Village
6 Boston Way
65 residents recomanen
Nice coffee shop bakery in historic Biltmore Village.
Downtown Avl- Locally owned- Amazing donuts with a cult following. Varieties change daily.
88 residents recomanen
Vortex Doughnuts
32 Banks Ave
88 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl- Locally owned- Amazing donuts with a cult following. Varieties change daily.
Downtown Avl- Try any breakfast sandwich on their cheese biscuit with chives. It's to die for.
112 residents recomanen
City Bakery
88 Charlotte St
112 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl- Try any breakfast sandwich on their cheese biscuit with chives. It's to die for.

Drinks & Nightlife

Fun sports bar. Good wings. Enjoyable to have a drink on the deck overlooking the lake.
23 residents recomanen
Wild Wing Cafe
65 Long Shoals Rd
23 residents recomanen
Fun sports bar. Good wings. Enjoyable to have a drink on the deck overlooking the lake.
Downtown Avl. Favorite spot for locals. Trivia nights, open mike nights and regular bands on the weekend. Killer mac and cheese. Great selection of local beer on tap.
28 residents recomanen
Foggy Mountain Brew Pub
12 Church St
28 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. Favorite spot for locals. Trivia nights, open mike nights and regular bands on the weekend. Killer mac and cheese. Great selection of local beer on tap.
Downtown Avl. One of Asheville's oldest spots. The original home of Highland Brewing- great pizza and calzones. Hearty sandwiches.
49 residents recomanen
Barley's Taproom
42 Biltmore Ave
49 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl. One of Asheville's oldest spots. The original home of Highland Brewing- great pizza and calzones. Hearty sandwiches.
5 min drive Just letting you know it's there. Good salad bar.
Ruby Tuesday
260 Underwood Rd
5 min drive Just letting you know it's there. Good salad bar.
Great stuffed avocado appetizer.
36 residents recomanen
The Cantina At Historic Biltmore Village
10 Biltmore Plaza
36 residents recomanen
Great stuffed avocado appetizer.
Downtown Avl Best TOTS EVER! Great specialty pizzas. Good beer. Great patio. Kid and dog friendly.
123 residents recomanen
Asheville Brewing Company
77 Coxe Ave
123 residents recomanen
Downtown Avl Best TOTS EVER! Great specialty pizzas. Good beer. Great patio. Kid and dog friendly.

Shopping

If you really need your Italian sub sandwich fix!
Firehouse Subs
229 Airport Rd
If you really need your Italian sub sandwich fix!
5 min drive- Oldie but goodie. You know what you're getting.
6 residents recomanen
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
344 Rockwood Rd
6 residents recomanen
5 min drive- Oldie but goodie. You know what you're getting.