This article shares a running list of restaurant openings and closings in Asheville from 2023 and on.
Asheville’s restaurant scene saw significant shifts over the last year, with beloved establishments bidding farewell while exciting newcomers brought fresh flavors to the table.
The widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene will continue to have significant impacts on the food and beverage industry. Several more restaurants are expected to close in the aftermath.




Whether you’re a longtime resident or a curious visitor, let’s dive into the hellos and goodbyes of Asheville dining establishments.
What You’ll Find In This Article
If you are looking for the latest on Asheville dining, be sure to check our guide to Asheville’s newest restaurants.
Asheville Restaurant Closures In 2025
Asheville Restaurant Closures In 2024
Below is a running list of restaurants that have closed in 2024.
Home Ground Coffee Bar & Deli
Closed April 2024
Home Ground closed in spring 2024. A new bar + coffee + bodega Day Trip is scheduled to open in August 2024. They’ll serve Boy Howdy Burgers.
Asheville Restaurant Openings In 2024
- DayTrip: bar and coffee shop in West Asheville (August 2024)
- Boy Howdy: burger spot located at DayTrip (August 2024)
- Haywood Famous: Coffee shop in West Asheville (August 2024)
- Flour: breakfast eatery in S&W Market (May 2024)
- Luminosa: Italian restaurant in downtown Asheville (May 2024)
- Terra Nova Beer Co: brewery in South Slope (May 2024)
- Mission Pizza: pizza restaurant located inside Terra Nova (May 2024)
- Cooperative Coffee Shop: West Asheville coffee shop by the locally-loved Cooperative Coffee roasters (May 2024)
- Chai Pani: moved to a new location in South Slope (May 2024)
- Soprana Rooftop Cucina: rooftop restaurant with wood-fired pizza in downtown Asheville (March 2024)
- Good Hot Fish: counter service fish fry eatery in Asheville’s South Slope (January 2024)
- The Smokin’ Onion: vegan restaurant in the former Trashy Vegan space in West Asheville (January 2024)
- Bridge & Tunnel Coffee: coffee shop and eatery on the AB Tech campus (January 2024)
- The Dolly Llama: ice cream shop in Biltmore Park (January 2024)
Asheville Restaurant Closures In 2023
The Trashy Vegan
Closed December 2023
Trashy Vegan closed shop in December 2023 and it was announced shortly thereafter that Smokin’ Onion would take over the space. They opened in January 2024.
Archetype Brewing and Kitchen
Closed December 2023
Archetype announced on Instagram in December 2023 that they were closing their North AVL and South Slope locations. Archetype’s West Asheville location is still open.
Archetype North
Closed December 2023
Archetype announced on Instagram in December 2023 that they were closing their North AVL and South Slope locations. Archetype’s West Asheville location is still open.
Buxton Hall Barbecue
Closed November 2023
Buxton Hall BBQ announced their permanent closure in the fall 2023. It was later announced that Chai Pani will be relocating from downtown to the former Buxton Hall space in South Slope. A second Botiwalla location will open downtown once Chai Pani moves. Both are top Indian restaurants in Asheville.
Eurisko Brewing
Closed November 2023
Eurisko announced in July that they were going to begin the process of shutting down within the year. They stayed open through most of the year, with their last day on November 18, 2023.
Urban Orchard Cider Co (West AVL)
Closed November 2023
Urban Orchard announced they were closing the doors to their West Asheville location in November 2023. Their South Slope location remains open.
Gourmand
Closed October 2023
Gourmand was a vendor at S&W Market in downtown Asheville. They opened and closed in 2023. You can still find them up around town at various pop-up events. Follow their Instagram for details.
City Bakery (Downtown)
Closed August 2023
City Bakery closed their downtown Asheville location in August 2023. Their North Asheville location on Charlotte Street is still open and you can still find their bread at various restaurants and grocery stores around town.
Bhramari Brewing Company
Closed August 2023
Bhramari announced a temporary shutdown in February 2023 of both their Asheville and Charlotte locations. They later announced a restructuring and a permanent closure in August 2023. The former Bhramari space will reopen as Terra Nova Beer Co in 2024.
Ginger’s Revenge
Closed August 2023
Ginger’s Revenge announced they were closing their South Slope Lounge tasting room in August 2023. Their Riverside Tasting Room remains open.
Grata Pizzeria
Closed July 2023
Grata Pizzeria announced on Facebook in June 2023 that they would be closing the following month. They originally had plans to take over the UpCountry Brewing space, but with declining sales made the decision to close.
UpCountry Brewing (West AVL)
Closed May 2023
UpCountry Brewing Co announced closure of their West Asheville brewery in May 2023. They still have a brewery in Brevard, NC. It’s the only place where you can buy their unique brews.
Sawhorse
Closed April 2023
Sawhorse was a pretty cool full-service restaurant serving French Canadian cuisine. They announced closure in early-2023 and had their last day in April 2023.
Blue Dream Curry House
Closed February 2023
Blue Dream Curry House announced they were closing in early 2023. Despite an attempt to raise money to prevent an indefinite closure, they had their last day in February. It was a favorite for locals to get a variety of curry dishes and a living wage certified restaurant.
Bonfire BBQ
Closed January 2023
Bonfire BBQ suddenly closed in early 2023. The space was reopened in fall 2023 as Sage and Spice Market.
Asiana Grand Buffet
Closed January 2023
Asiana Grand Buffet announced they were closing in January 2023. It has since then been converted to Asiana Market– a family-owned Asian grocery store.
Asheville Restaurants Openings (2023)
- Botiwalla: Casual Indian restaurant in West Asheville. It’s in the same portfolio as Spicewalla and Chai Pani. It poened August 2023.
- Regina’s: retro-style diner in West Asheville (June 2023)
- The Exchange: fine dining at The Restoration Hotel (April 2023)
- Taco Boy (Biltmore Park): taco eatery originally out of Folly Beach, SC (October 2023)
- Little Louie’s: casual West Asheville eatery with Philly sandwiches and burgers (March 2023)
- The Observatory: rooftop bar at Restoration Hotel (April 2023)
- Dripolator South: third location for this local coffee shop (June 2023)
- Finch Grocery: local marketplace and lunch eatery in Biltmtore Village. It changed hands and was slightly rebranded in 2023. Finch officially re-opened in November 2023.
- Montford Deli: closed the original Montford location and relocated to North Asheville
- Laila: Indian restaurant in downtown Asheville (October 2023)
- Rabbit Hole: bakery and coffee shop next to Sunny Point Cafe by the same owner (March 2023)
- The Draftsman: bar and lounge in the basement of The Restoration (June 2023)
- Kota Kai: coffee shop in West Asheville with a great selection of whole beans (December 2023)
- Bad Manners Coffee: West Asheville coffee shop (December 2023)
- Rebel Burger: Permanent food truck at Hi-Wire in Bilmore Village. They first opened in August out of a shared kitchen and moved to Hi-WIre in October 2023.
- The Roof: Rooftop bar located at The Radical hotel in the River Arts District (October 2023)
- Mizu Noodle and Asian Cuisine: noodle shop located next to YZ Asian Market (same owners!)
- Appalachian Mountain Brewery: new brewery in Mills River
- Hotbox: a seasonal outdoor eatery located at Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse. It’s open summer and fall through October.
- Afterglow: cafe & bar at The Radical in River Arts District
- Golden Hour: fine dining at The Radical
- Diatribe: new brewery in West Asheville
- Taqueria Munoz: opened a second location in South Asheville near I-40
- The Hound: lounge in a former Greyhound bus station in East Asheville
- Sage & Spice: market at a local caterer (salads, sandwiches, coffee) in West Asheville
- Salt Face Mule Brewing Co: brewery, restaurant and mini golf course north of Woodfin
- Sweets & Seats: pastries, cakes and outdoor furnishings (!) in downtown Asheville
- Tiki Easy Bar: tiki bar at the back of Hi-Wire South Slope
- Mother Bakery & Cafe: darling eatery in South Slope (May 2023)
- Abuela’s Cravings: Mexican cuisine (lunch & dinner) in Arden
- Little D’s: casual eatery in North Asheville by the husband + wife duo behind Asheville Proper