This guide to rooftop restaurants in Asheville shares the various spots in town with great food and views. It includes everything from rooftop bars to several fine dining establishments.
Hurricane Update: Our Asheville rooftop restaurant guide remains largely unchanged after Hurricane Helene, with the sole exception of The Observatory’s removal.
Map Of Asheville’s Rooftop Restaurants
This guide highlights rooftop restaurants and restaurants with a view in Asheville. If you are looking specifically for rooftop bars, check out our guide to rooftop cocktail bars in Asheville.
Dinner with a View: Rooftop Restaurants In Asheville
Tapas restaurant at the top of a hotel in downtown Asheville
Capella on 9 is a tapas restaurant with amazing views of Asheville. You can either dine outside at their rooftop area complete with firepits or enjoy the view from the large windows in the dining room. It’s definitely one of our favorite rooftop reservations in Asheville.
Not only are the views exceptional, but the food is noteworthy, too! Capella on 9 has a tapas menu, though they also have a few entrees on the menu.
We especially love their seared scallops and the brown butter gnocchi tapas. Their cheese and charcuterie board is also a great option. Capella on 9 has a large cocktail menu, along with beer, ciders, wines and more.
One thing to note is that Capella on 9 doesn’t take reservations, so you can’t guarantee a spot on their rooftop deck. This may be a deal-breaker if you are trying to plan in advance.
Capella on 9 is located at the top of the AC Hotel and has a dedicated parking garage. Apart from dinner and cocktail service, they also offer a daily rooftop breakfast.
Authentic Cuban cuisine with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Parkway
Hemingway’s Cuba is top of mind when we think about restaurants with a view in Asheville. Their rooftop restaurant is on the fourth floor of the Cambria Hotel and offers sweeping mountain views from a 4,000-square-foot outdoor terrace.
Their menu features authentic Cuban cuisine, like Ropa Vieja (slow-braised beef stew), guava salad, camarones con coco (sauteed shrimp in a coconut cream sauce) and arroz con Pollo. They also have their famous Pilar’s Double Burger topped with Thousand Island dressing and served with fries.
You can make reservations for Hemingway’s Cuba online. However, outdoor seating is not guaranteed. If you want to sit outside, be sure to request it in the notes section when making your reservation. Again, not guaranteed!
It’s a great place to watch the sunset while enjoying a fantastic dinner. They also offer a daily breakfast and brunch.
Upscale dining with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains
Sunset Terrace, located at the Omni Grove Park Inn, one of Asheville’s most distinctive hotels, provides a panoramic view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You’ll love their outdoor terrace, the locally-driven menu and the excellent service.
The dinner menu at Sunset Terrance includes perfectly cooked steaks and fresh seafood, as well as vegetarian options like a no ‘meat’ loaf and vegetarian scallops. It’s a fine dining restaurant and recommends resort casual attire.
Reservations at Sunset Terrace are recommended.
Italian fare with views of downtown Asheville
Strada is an excellent Italian restaurant in downtown Asheville with a rooftop dining area.
Their menu includes hand-tossed pizza, traditional entrees like chicken parmesan and chicken marsala, decadent pasta dishes and several great dessert options.
You can make reservations for Strada’s rooftop dining area in advance. You’ll see when making the reservation that you can choose from the main dining area, the cocktail lounge (Social Lounge) or the rooftop.
One thing to note is that they do not have an elevator, so you’ll need to walk up a few flights of stairs to get to the rooftop patio.
Rooftop with a fire pit and seasonal drinks
Pillar Rooftop Bar is a bar and restaurant located at the top of the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Asheville. Their menu includes bar-style food, like burgers, chicken wings and even duck fat tater tots. They also have a large cocktail menu that changes with the season.
This past summer they had tiki drinks and in the fall everything from a rum-based pumpkin cocktail to a candy corn shot. After Thanksgiving you can stop by for their holiday-themed Rudolph’s Rooftop pop-up.
It’s a kid-friendly rooftop restaurant with a variety of seating options, from tabletops to lounge chairs to couches. A garage door opens to the rooftop area with additional seating. The most coveted spot on the rooftop is by the fire pit. It’s the perfect place to warm up on a cooler Blue Ridge Mountain evening.
Blue Ridge Mountain views and small plates + charcuterie
The rooftop patio at The Montford in downtown Asheville offers an incredible view of the Blue Ridge Mountains. It’s a great place to watch a sunset and enjoy drinks and a meal.
Though you won’t find large entrees here, they have enough to qualify as a restaurant in our book. Choose from shared plates like truffle fries, collard green dip and Joyce Farm chicken wings, as well as a great cheese & charcuterie menu.
They also have options for dessert, including local favorite Sunshine Sammies ice cream sandwiches.
Their drink menu features signature cocktails, wine and local craft beer, as well as Penny Cup cold brew, coffee and Shanti Elixer.
The Montford is located at the top of the DoubleTree Hotel and offers a complimentary valet and an elevator.
Did you know that The Inn on Biltmore Estate offers not only luxurious accommodations but also one of the fanciest dining experiences in Asheville?
The Dining Room, located within the Inn, features white tablecloths, fine china, sparkling crystal, and unmatched service.
You may be wondering why The Dining Room is included in our guide to restaurants in Asheville with a view. The answer is simple: The windows in this elegant dining room offer stunning views of the Biltmore Estate. While you can’t dine outdoors here, you can still enjoy amazing views of the sprawling grounds from inside.
Be sure to make reservations in advance. All reservations for November 1 through January 7 can only be made by calling (828) 225-1699.
> See Also: Where To Eat On The Biltmore Estate
Please note: Only overnight guests (year-round) and annual pass holders + day passes (Jan-Oct only) have the privilege to dine at The Dining Room.
That wraps up our list of the best rooftop restaurants in Asheville. If you looking for additional fun things to do, consider a tour of a brewery or maybe take a look at our list of the best craft breweries around.
