Asheville Restaurant Openings & Closings (Jan 2025)

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.

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

Exterior of ELDR in Asheville's Grovewood Village

ELDR

Closed January 2025

ELDR announced a permanent closure in January 2025.

Asheville Restaurant Closures In 2024

Below is a running list of restaurants that have closed in 2024.

Exterior of Vivian in Asheville's River Arts District

Vivian

Closed September 2024

Vivian permanently closed following Hurricane Helene.

Sign out front of Geraldine's North Asheville location

Geraldine’s Bakery

Closed November 2024

Geraldine’s Bakery closed in November 2024. Their closure announcement included news that a new bakery would open in the space. Mattie Lou’s Bakery opened the following week.

Exterior of Kota Kai coffee shop in West Asheville, NC

Kota Kai

Closed September 2024

Kota Kai did not reopen following Hurricane Helene.

Exterior of Storm Rhum Bar & Bistro in Asheville's South Slope

Storm Rhum Bar

Closed September 2024

Exterior of Benne on Eagle in Asheville, NC

Benne On Eagle

Closed September 2024

Benne On Eagle announced a sudden and immediate closure on September 24, 2024. No additional details were provided.

Exterior of Stay Glazed Donuts & Café in downtown Asheville

Stay Glazed Donuts

Closed August 2024

Exterior of Zella's Deli in downtown Asheville

Zella’s Deli

Closed March 2024

Zella’s Deli closed its Asheville location in March 2024. They relocated to Swannanoa, NC.

Exterior of Home Ground Coffee Bar and Deli in West Asheville with large metal rooster out front

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.

Exterior of Little Bee Thai in Asheville

Little Bee Thai

Closed February 2024

Little Bee Thai announced plans to close in February 2024. A new Thai restaurant (Bee Thai) opened in the same space shortly thereafter.

Asheville Restaurant Openings In 2024

  1. DayTrip: bar and coffee shop in West Asheville (August 2024)
  2. Boy Howdy: burger spot located at DayTrip (August 2024)
  3. Haywood Famous: Coffee shop in West Asheville (August 2024)
  4. Flour: breakfast eatery in S&W Market (May 2024)
  5. Luminosa: Italian restaurant in downtown Asheville (May 2024)
  6. Terra Nova Beer Co: brewery in South Slope (May 2024)
  7. Mission Pizza: pizza restaurant located inside Terra Nova (May 2024)
  8. Cooperative Coffee Shop: West Asheville coffee shop by the locally-loved Cooperative Coffee roasters (May 2024)
  9. Chai Pani: moved to a new location in South Slope (May 2024)
  10. Soprana Rooftop Cucina: rooftop restaurant with wood-fired pizza in downtown Asheville (March 2024)
  11. Good Hot Fish: counter service fish fry eatery in Asheville’s South Slope (January 2024)
  12. The Smokin’ Onion: vegan restaurant in the former Trashy Vegan space in West Asheville (January 2024)
  13. Bridge & Tunnel Coffee: coffee shop and eatery on the AB Tech campus (January 2024)
  14. The Dolly Llama: ice cream shop in Biltmore Park (January 2024)

Asheville Restaurant Closures In 2023

Vegan cheeseburger from Trashy Vegan in West Asheville, NC

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.

Exterior of Archetype Brewing and Kitchen in Asheville's South Slope

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.

Cozy lounge interior at Archetype North with a couch and brick wall

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 BBQ in South Slope

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.

Exterior of the S&W Cafeteria Building

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.

Exterior of City Bakery Café in downtown Asheville.

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.

Exterior of Bhramari in Asheville's South Slope

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.

Holeman + Finch

Closed April 2023

Downtown Asheville’s Holeman + Finch announced a sudden closure in spring 2023. The space is now occupied by Indian restaurant Laila. It’s by the same team behind Andaaz. The famous H+F burger is missed, though!

Indoor seating at Sawhorse restaurant in West Asheville

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)

  1. Botiwalla: Casual Indian restaurant in West Asheville. It’s in the same portfolio as Spicewalla and Chai Pani. It poened August 2023.
  2. Regina’s: retro-style diner in West Asheville (June 2023)
  3. The Exchange: fine dining at The Restoration Hotel (April 2023)
  4. Taco Boy (Biltmore Park): taco eatery originally out of Folly Beach, SC (October 2023)
  5. Little Louie’s: casual West Asheville eatery with Philly sandwiches and burgers (March 2023)
  6. The Observatory: rooftop bar at Restoration Hotel (April 2023)
  7. Dripolator South: third location for this local coffee shop (June 2023)
  8. 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.
  9. Montford Deli: closed the original Montford location and relocated to North Asheville
  10. Laila: Indian restaurant in downtown Asheville (October 2023)
  11. Rabbit Hole: bakery and coffee shop next to Sunny Point Cafe by the same owner (March 2023)
  12. The Draftsman: bar and lounge in the basement of The Restoration (June 2023)
  13. Kota Kai: coffee shop in West Asheville with a great selection of whole beans (December 2023)
  14. Bad Manners Coffee: West Asheville coffee shop (December 2023)
  15. 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.
  16. The Roof: Rooftop bar located at The Radical hotel in the River Arts District (October 2023)
  17. Mizu Noodle and Asian Cuisine: noodle shop located next to YZ Asian Market (same owners!)
  18. Appalachian Mountain Brewery: new brewery in Mills River
  19. Hotbox: a seasonal outdoor eatery located at Ukiah Japanese Smokehouse. It’s open summer and fall through October.
  20. Afterglow: cafe & bar at The Radical in River Arts District
  21. Golden Hour: fine dining at The Radical
  22. Diatribe: new brewery in West Asheville
  23. Taqueria Munoz: opened a second location in South Asheville near I-40
  24. The Hound: lounge in a former Greyhound bus station in East Asheville
  25. Sage & Spice: market at a local caterer (salads, sandwiches, coffee) in West Asheville
  26. Salt Face Mule Brewing Co: brewery, restaurant and mini golf course north of Woodfin
  27. Sweets & Seats: pastries, cakes and outdoor furnishings (!) in downtown Asheville
  28. Tiki Easy Bar: tiki bar at the back of Hi-Wire South Slope
  29. Mother Bakery & Cafe: darling eatery in South Slope (May 2023)
  30. Abuela’s Cravings: Mexican cuisine (lunch & dinner) in Arden
  31. Little D’s: casual eatery in North Asheville by the husband + wife duo behind Asheville Proper

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