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Rye Knot, Asheville, NC

Rye Knot

4.5
4.5
66 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Rye Knot is the first restaurant in North Carolina to brew its own beer and distill its own spirits. We serve outstanding plated pub fare. Our top sellers are Dry Aged steaks, fish and chips, burgers, smoked meatloaf, Reubens and Shaved Ribeye Sammies. Chef Ben Dunbar is a master cook whom delivers exquisite cuisine in both variety and presentation. Our bar has a dozen large screen televisions. We have plenty of outdoor seating. We also offer several gluten free and vegetarian options. Rye Knot is a neighborhood joint. Come join us...Rye Knot?

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (828) 575-2226
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

What 66 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

66 Reviews
  1. Leslie

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a wonderful find! The restaurant is a brewery and distillery. It looks like a humble sports bar, but the menu is extensive. Their specialty is a smoked meat loaf—outstanding. And my salmon served with asparagus and orzo prepared with sun dried tomatoes and artichokes could have been served at any five star restaurant. We will be back!

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  2. Carrie

    VIP

    Western NC

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is truly a gem in North Asheville. They have a varied menu, from sandwiches to steak.,On Thursdays, they have all-you-can eat mussels. They delicious, as were the sides we ordered. The brussel sprouts went well with them. They have a nice assortment of beers and cocktails, making some of their own beers and spirits. Finally, the service was excellent. We were seated properly on arrival, and our server, Christine, was very personable and attentive.

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  3. Rebecca

    VIP

    E. Tennessee

    33 reviews

    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a hidden gem! We found this neighborhood restaurant by luck. We started with the famous rye knots with the dipping sauces, it was perfect while we decided on entrees. My husband decided on the smoked meatloaf and I had the fish sandwich. While my husband enjoyed his dinner , he was jealous over my crispy battered fillet and tallow fries! We ended the meal with an amazing bread pudding! Until next time!
    Rye KnotResponded on December 8, 2024
    We love your review. Thank you. See you next time.

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  4. Dana

    VIP

    Charlotte

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, great menu selections. We enjoyed the experience immensely and will definitely eat here again
    Rye KnotResponded on December 8, 2024
    Many thanks for your review. Look forward to seeing you again.

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  5. david

    Raleigh

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    service was great; only one slight mar - asked for a substitution and was not told there was a hefty add on. Other than that a great neighborhood restaurant.

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  6. Robert E

    VIP

    Western NC

    117 reviews

    5.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The location and outside appearance of the space is bit uninviting BUT once inside ... it transforms. Very nicely put together. I suspect a great place to watch a game on a saturday or sunday. Food very good! Service excellent. And, Bob -- who I suspect is the owner -- was very fun to chat with. Do not pass this place by.
    Rye KnotResponded on December 8, 2024
    Excellent review Robert. Thank you. See you next time.

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  7. Toni

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was good. We had fish and chips and a shrimp sandwich. Smoked rye manhattan was delicious.

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  8. Penni

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Mussels, fried artichokes, side salad, shaved ribeye sandwich, buffalo shrimp, and fish and chips. Everyone really enjoyed everything. My husband still talks about the buffalo shrimp because they are gluten free. Friendly, prompt service. Nice solo guitarist played in the background.

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  9. Andrew

    Fort Lauderdale

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on August 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful restaurant with great ambience and food. Service was excellent. Definitely worth a repeat.

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  10. david

    Raleigh

    30 reviews

    4.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    good neighborhood restaurants with some really great offerings

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Rye Knot is rated 4.5 stars by 66 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Rye Knot

868 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28804-2405

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Osborne Street and Merrimon Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Asheville
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Cocktail Bar, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Merrimon Avenue
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