Bouchon

The former French comfort food, full dining restaurant Bouchon has reopened as Creperie Bouchon. Decor is the same (French cafe style), but the menu and hours have completely changed. You order at the counter and they bring the food to your table. It's a cozy little cafe but has several tables including 2-3 outside tables tucked away adjacent to the front door (opening onto Lexington). The restaurant is now a creperie/cafe serving crepes (both savory and dessert), light bites, sandwiches, soup and salads. Open for lunch thru early dinner hour. The bar (beer, wine and cocktails) remains. Their sister restaurant, Rendezvous in East Asheville, is open for dinner serving a full French county entree menu. I'm super happy to see this change. We go for a full French country dinner maybe once a year, but we'll go here for French cafe food much more often. We had a Toulouse duck confit crepe. The crepe itself was very tasty -- traditional French street style. The duck confit inside was also very good and was accompanied by some mushrooms, goat cheese and caramelized onions. Not a huge amount of filing, but it fit the crepe and was a good portion given it was served with a side roquette salad. Even the salad was excellent, with a few wonderful grapes, shaved fennel and a great vinaigrette dressing. We also had a Croque Bouchon, which is turkey with brie and bechamel on local sourdough. The bread was brushed with butter and dijon and grilled to get an absolutely perfect "croque" brown crunchy outside. There were a few tart green apple slices pushed into the bread on the outside and so also browned a bit. Nice touch. This was the best croque sandwich I've ever had! The sandwich came with a side of Bouchon's famous frites, often named the best in Asheville. They are still very, very good. Thin cut (French style) fries with great herb seasoning and well-prepared. They are served with a red pepper mayo aioli that is excellent. We had a Kronenbourg 1664 Lager and a Chai spice hard cider from local cidery, Noble. Reasonably priced. We will definitely be coming to this place periodically for lunch or an early light dinner.

We were looking forward to eating at Creperie Bouchon today , 28/June/2025. Sadly when we arrived there was a sign that read Closed until further notice. I hope all is well and that they open soon. We really liked the Bouchon, I'm sure the crêpes would have been delicious.

We went to this other French-American restaurant (Isa's Bistro), and they didn't have Creme Brulee...so, we ended up here afterward to order JUST the Creme Brulee. First of all, the place was very small, with this caved-in feel...a very grungy, dive-like ambiance. I felt quite claustrophic. Also, they didn't have the A/C on, so it was quite humid in there. Sadly, things didn't get any better. One of the best thing about the brulee is the glazed crust...and well, their version was just slack, in that only about a third of the top was glazed! HUH?!? Plus, they used this thin slab of Orange instead of the usual Blueberries or Strawberries...making the dessert have this Yellow on Yellow type presentation. Not appealing at all...at least to me. Initially, I thought we'd wait...and get our waitress-bartender to send it back to the kitchen to get it glazed fully. However, we just couldn't get her attention...so we just ended up eating it. I did, however, decide to bring up this issue...after getting the hostess to literally grab our server! I just felt that something this slack should be pointed out. Since we did eat some of it, I didn't ask for a redo or anything like that...but simply telling her that I wanted my feedback to go to the kitchen and the manager. In any case, she didn't bill us for the dessert. I thought that was the right call. From the grungy ambiance (with no A/C), to their botched dessert, I just can't say this was a worthy experience in the least. I totally regretted not going to Crave dessert bar instead. Lesson learned!

Small, French Bistro styled restaurant. Full bar and varied, primarily French wine list. Service was prompt and friendly. The PEI mussels were excellent. We also tried the Pomme Frites which came with a marvelous aioli , and the Panne et Beurre, with Garlic confit. The only downside was the white wine, a really good French Sancerre was not really cold when served.

Bouchon French Bistro is a solid spot for French food in the Asheville area. If you're looking for some classic, French bistro fare then Bouchon likely has it. I've never had a bad meal here. In my most recent visit to Bouchon, we had a reservation for the three of us on a Sunday evening for dinner. In fact, I recommend making a reservation if you're planning to dine here as Bouchon gets busy. Even for a Sunday, nearly every table was taken. The place is dark and romantic, but bustling and lively. As mentioned previously, Bouchon has classic, French plates that are timeless. From French onion soup to start with, to steak frites for your main, and profiteroles for dessert, there's something you're likely familiar with if you've had French food before. Plus, the large wine menu, including Bordeaux style reds are something to rave about. I ordered the Canard a L'Orange Chocolate for my entrée and we wanted to start with the escargots, but it never came. We had to remind our server that we ordered escargots, which we later received and was taken off the bill. That was nice. I did enjoy my canard/duck entrée, which was prepared with a rub from cocoa nibs and an orange glaze with broccolini and potato au gratin on the side. The duck was also a good portion, as it was half the size and cooked perfectly. Overall, if you like French food then Bouchon has some traditional dishes that you'll enjoy. Service was a little spotty, but not terrible. It's not my first choice for dining out in Asheville where the competition is fierce, but if I'm visiting on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, then you best believe I'm down for the AYCE moules frites, which yes, I've totally done and definitely got my money's worth.

Excellent food, great service and cute ambiance. Nice selection of apps too! *Escargot- mmm so buttery and flavorful. I didn't know how I would feel with the little puff pastry but all it did was soak up more butter, yumm! *Sourdough bread- a little dry *fries- were crispy and not salty... that's a good thing for me :) *Chicken cordon blue- my husband loved it and said he would definitely get it again. Portobello Tatin- so flavorful and rich We loved the place. We would definitely return!

Started going to Bouchon from a recommendation by a local in 2020. Go every year on trips to Asheville.. always a terrific experience; service, food, atmosphere. However; on a recent visit in September 2024; this was not the case. Notice ced changes in some of the house red wines, not great. Also, sitting upstairs made for extended delay in food delivery and the temperature of it. Sadly the always fabulous French onion soup was ladened in bread, soaking up all broth; making for a savory type bread onion pudding... hopefully some improvements will help bring back the former food excellence....The wait staff was very kind and helpful with the situation....

I have had far better Steak Au Poivre, and my wife's beef Burgundy did not look appetizing served in a metal mixing bowl and was practically swimming in sauce like a soup. The crème brûlée was good but they need to be aware of what they serve their plates on .. why serving it in its dish in a bowl where it's wobbling around .. Just little things could make this place better. The service was slow.

Great French bistro food within a short walk of Harrah's. We had the French onion soup, croque monseur, and chocolate crepe. Everything was delicious! Staff were very friendly and fast. Very quaint and comfortable environment. Highly recommend!!

The partner and I were visiting Asheville and stopped by this place for dinner! I wasn't too hungry, so I wasn't able to eat too much of my dinner which was sad! I got the quiche, which was yummy and the crust (my favorite part) was great. It came with a side salad and frites. My boyfriend got the steak. We also got some bread to start. It was nice ambiance, very chill! Our server was really kind and helpful. I would recommend!

Food was delicious but service was mediocre. We started with drinks and a half order of mussels and a cheeseboard. The mussels were delicious and a half order was plenty to share between two people. The cheeseboard was okay. Surprised to find a soft cheese (burrata) on the board. However, everything was local and that was a win! I had the special of night which was braised short ribs over risotto and aspargus. The meat was very tender and tasty but the risotto was a bit under cooked and the sauce was very salty. The steak frites was yummy and steak cooked as requested. We were too full for dessert. Parking available on the street (free on weeknights after 6).

Food was fair, service left a lot to be desired Very steep stairs to upstairs dinning room and down stairs was Very noisy' It worst was finding parking ! Will not be back

Amazing food. Feels like being back home in France! Good service. No complaints. Mmmmmmm

Cozy cafe that instantly transports you to the countryside of France. Bouchon is a long time staple in Aville and there are so many reasons why it's a locals favorite. From their steak au poivre which is perfectly cooked with a delicious cognac sauce to the duck a l'orange everything is deliciously rich. Their escargot is the best I've ever had (and I've been to France). It comes with buttery puff pastry, a scorching hot herb butter, and delicious baguette so you can soak up alllllll of that butter. Truly amazing. On Thursdays they offer their steak tartare and once it sells out, it's gone. It's perfectly tender and flavored. Definitely try and go on a Thursday just to get this! Be prepared to leave full + happy!

I've had the pleasure of dining Al fresco on a beautiful day in May with my date. We enjoying the nearby shops and happen to walk by their open door and the scent was to hard to refuse. We took a look at their menu and saw a good variety of meals so we decided to stay. We asked for outdoor seating and we're immediately seated in one of their three side alley tables. Our server was very accommodating and took our order for drinks and appetizer which we decided on the wine and bread and garlic. We enjoyed our appetizer while watching the Asheville tourists walking bye. We decided on a special which was their gnocchi, shrimp with marinara. We also ordered the portobello and onions with melted brie over a pastry. They were both delicious but we still needed to take some to go afterwards. It was a good idea that I brought a cooler with some ice packs. We opted to skip dessert and take a walk nearby for another pastry. All in all it was a wonderful experience and we would go back again and again.

Bouchon was a few doors down from our VRBO. No wait when we showed up for our reservation for the patio, and that was just the beginning of an outstanding experience. The server was phenomenal even with a packed restaurant, not an empty seat including the bar. She was attentive and never let a glass go empty. We started with the Assiette de Trois Fromages and a bottle of cab-Robert Hall Paso Robles 2021. The chutney & cheeses were too good not to order more baguettes, highly recommend. I ordered the Ravioli du Homard which was surprisingly fresh and delivered hot, which given how busy I was presently surprised about. Superb service, outstanding food and seating outside was an aded bonus for us.

Not sure if expectations were too high or it was just a off night but disappointed in our meal here. I'll start with the good...escargot was the best thing we ordered. Came out hot fresh and very tasty 5/5. Other app included the bread butter and garlic which was nothing special, I would have enjoyed it more if the bread was warm but it was nothing special 2/5. Our entrees included the duck and steak and frites. The thing that ruined the meal most was the temperature. Both our plates came out room temperature. The flavors were bland and taste like it was a pre-prepared meal. Duck 2/5, steak and frites 2/5 but fries 5/5. Service was great but I would not recommend based on this meal alone. The dessert martinis were great!

A very authentic French experience, including the correction of mispronounced French, meant in good humor of course. The staff was very knowledgeable and offered a unique experience. The dishes are intended to be enjoyed as a whole rather than pieces, and every individual component of the dish was lackluster. Rated 4/5 due to ambiance/experience.

Everything was delicious!!!! From the muscles and swordfish to the crème brûlée and chocolate mousse! FRIES OMG!

My husband and I had a date night, and the food at Bouchon was impeccable. We both had steak, and the quality and flavors were excellent. 5 star food, 4 star staff. We would eat again!

I love French food and this place did not disappoint. It was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was wonderful. My husband and I were celebrating our 32nd wedding anniversary. The food we had was so good I'm pretty sure this was the best meal I have ever had in my life and I have been to Paris . The way the flavors of the Boeuf Bourguignon just melted together with the red wine and all the veggies. That was the most tender beef I think I have ever tasted. It was like butter . It was just a delight for the taste buds. White staff was wonderful. They took care of everything we needed. Make sure we had plenty of drinks kept coming back and checking on us. Our waitress was very nice. If you are ever in Asheville, you definitely want to go to this restaurant it is a can't miss type of place.

A seedy establishment with Goodwill furniture and fixtures and aging cafeteria flatware. Wait, it doesn't get better from here. From charging for bread and butter to the odd Salade du Grand Pere (Grandfather's Salad), so heavy with chunks of bacon that all the other paltry ingredients get lost. My spouse had the Onion Soup - unremarkable. I ordered Steak au Poivre and had to send out a search party to find any peppercorns in the dish. In typical bistro fashion, I did not expect a tender cut of meat, but I was shocked at how tough the steak was - so tough I could barely slice it, so chewy it could barely be masticated. My spouse ordered the steak frites bouchon and suffered the same shoe leather indignity. We left the majority of our portions on our plates. In all fairness, the pomme frites were decent. Rather than tempt fate, we did not order any dessert and left, wondering why even the most modest bistro in France would offer selections heads and shoulders above Bouchon French bistro in Asheville. Do not eat there - even the most modest palates would be disappointed.

Let's talk bread, it was good. Now I did not order an app as I knew I had a big. plate coming. I ordered the special of the night. And I have to say it was delicious. The seafood was so well cooked. And it had more then just shrimp and mussels. I have to say it was one of the best bouillabaisse I've had. The beet salad was had by my partner and they said it was one of the best. Great goat cheese and green apples on top it was a great touch. The reason I give a 4 start is bc of the front of the house. The ladies were having a bad night unfortunately and when you go out to enjoy your night you don't need to see the drama. Or maybe it's stress and I need to be kinder and the boss man needs to hire a few pair of extra hands. The place is nice. I did love I could see the kitchen!

Talk about unexpected, we found this French gem in Asheville, NC of all places. We literally had just come back from western France, and this place felt like we were back there. Quaint and wonderfully decorated, our waiter was also brilliant. The food was delicious, authentically French. I highly recommend trying Bouchon whenever you're in Asheville. Merci!

We were so looking forward to dining at Bouchons for our anniversary dinner. We were spending a long weekend in Asheville, our first time here, and this dinner was supposed to be one of the highlights. It was recommended by some friends who lived here. The place was easy enough to find and we had reservations for upstairs. We were seated quickly and greeted by our server almost immediately. (We were never told her name and we didn't ask). We order a cheese charcuterie board for an appetizer. My wife ordered a Thyme Herb Chicken dish served with roasted rainbow carrots and rice. I ordered the duck dish served with potatoes au gratin and broccolini. The server pointed out what the menu said which was the potion is a half duck. I told her "perfect!" The cheese board was good, nothing amazing, but I was counting on the duck to blow me away. Our dinners arrived. My wife's chicken dinner was (to be nice), blah. Nothing was seasoned and carrots for not fully cooked. My half duck was not the left side or the right side, but the bottom side; two thighs and two legs. It was cooked well done and the flavor was fine. The broccolini was cold, but the unanticipated star of the show was the potatoes. They were excellent. I didn't say anything because this was supposed to be a wonderful anniversary dinner and I didn't want to cause any kind of scene. I also considered that if I was served a half duck, a bottom half of a duck, the cooks clearly wouldn't understand how to fix any of our dinners. Needless to say, we won't be back. Considering we live in Kentucky, not a terrible loss for Bouchon.

Great experience first night open post-Helene- wonderful ambiance, service, food options and French flair ! Everyone enjoyed their entrees- steak frites and duck a laorange - good wine selection and the chocolate mousse is perfectly semi sweet.

I had the opportunity to dine at Bouchon again while in Asheville! Masks were required to enter the restaurant and check in was at the stand outside the restaurant. I liked that they were taking more precautions to keep customers and the staff safer. They still offer reservations so that is a huge plus. Lily was my waitress and remembered me from previous visits. I went with the steak frites again as I do enjoy that meal. I am always tempted to try something else but come back to what I know I will enjoy. The steak quality is very good and cooked to order. Then who can resist the frites. I have the banana bouree for dessert. It was a magical combination of flavors with the banana; caramel and coconut. I know where I will be having dinner again in a few months. Maybe I will get a different entree but probably not.

I would Bouchon 4.5 stars if I could. I ordered the house salad, which came with TONS of walnuts and bacon. My main course was the steak au poivre and I am still day dreaming about the bearnaise that came with my steak, so good!

The ambiance was nice, Mussels and Chocolate Mousse outstanding Onion soup good, service was excellent. A good experience and worthy of a visit.

It's always a shame when a great restaurant loses everything about itself. From frozen vegetables to not even delivering the escargot appetizer. What a shame. Over 80xs eating here. This will now be the last time. Shame

We had dinner here last Thursday, it was packed, we got an excellent view of a leaking dishwasher. Service was very good, food was just mediocre. Steak was tough, quiche was terrible, tasteless and watery. Fries were very good. So many wonderful places in Asheville, maybe it was just an off night.

Positively amazing. it has been a long time since we have had French cuisine and they knocked it out of the park. Brought back memories from the quaint bistros we would go to in France. The service was friendly and attentive. We will be back!

This place never disappoints. Love the atmosphere, ambience, food and staff! Never had a bad experience! Great for dinner and drinks.

I reserved the table two hours prior arrival. I was eating for 30 min to get my table. I was with my husband and two kids. The host was very nice lady. When we were seated the waiter Curt was very rude to us. We ask simple questions like do you have kids menu? Can you make a grill chicken? Answers received: everything is in the menu. Read menu. We asked: what would you please recommend something from your menu for kids? Answer received: I don't have kids. Read menu! We left, this is unacceptable behavior....

A group of 5 old friends met at Bouchon for a wonderful meal. Excellent service Warm host Witty waiter (but not too witty) Excellent food and drink Very intuitive flowing gathering of friends and classic French food.

I'm already missing Bouchon's food so much and will definitely come back here, if I return to Asheville! My boyfriend and I dined in the second floor outdoor area. It was very cozy with the space heater and felt safe with the open door! The ambiance was also super cute and romantic! Perfect for a date night! We ordered so much food and shared everything! We started with the beet salad. The golden beets, goat cheese, and apples were an amazing combo! It was so good that we made a salad with those ingredients the next day at home. Next up were the mussels (half order). We got the Le Bleu because we love blue cheese and bacon. It did not disappoint! The mussels were perfectly cooked and we kept soaking our bread in the sauce. Probably would have drank the sauce too, if the waitress hadn't told us it had a lot of butter! We also ordered the escargot. These were the best escargot that I've had! The herby butter sauce, well cooked escargot, and crispy puff pastry on top were *chefs kiss*. I would definitely order this, even if you've never had escargot before. It's delicious and the perfect way to try it for the first time! For our entree, we shared the steak au poivre. The steak was a little salty. But the peppery crust and the decadent sauce were PERFECT! It came with a side of fries, which were perfectly crispy and well seasoned. They were perfect for soaking up the extra sauce! And yes, we saved room for dessert! We got the creme brûlée and it was the perfect ending to the meal. I always wish my creme brûlée had more berries on top, but besides that, the caramelized sugar on top was perfect with the rich cream filling!! Absolutely amazing! Definitely check out Bouchon if you're in Asheville! You'll be so happy that you had a piece of France on your trip!

Delighted to discover this little gem with delicious French cafe food. We enjoyed the beef bourginon and the veal chop. Both were well prepared, generous portions. I started with the French onion soup, which was quite tasty. My husband had the escargot, garlicky with a little puff pastry on each one to soak up the delicious juices. Nice wine list. Excellent service, attentive and knowledgeable without being intrusive. Looking forward to another meal at Bouchon.

We were seated next to the toilets and kitchen on my birthday dinner (noted on reservation). They could have let me know prior as I asked for good seating and they could have accommodated. Heard dishes and toilets flushing all dinner. Food mediocre. Pate not good. Steak over-sauced and over seasoned. Quiche good. Service horrible. Worst experience. Left before dessert. Do not Recommend. Try the Marketplace or Zambra.

We had a fantastic meal at Bouchon! We sat in the very back in a little private patio room! It was lovely. I had the escargot which was delicious and my husband had the French onion soup. To be honest our favorite dish was the chicken cordon bleu which was AMAZING. For a chicken dish it was absolutely fantastic. We also had the steak frites which was cooked perfectly but honestly the chicken took best dish for us. We also had the banana rum dessert which was delicious as well!

Portions were large..too large. Two slabs of tasteless dry Pate. Orange duck served two legs...one leg fabulous the other dried out and inedible...orange sauce thin and tasteless, potato gratin good, broccolini wilted inedible, Langedouc wine special has been sitting open for days..clearly spoiled undrinkable. Service was attentive and pleasant.

We came here for my friends 40th birthday and it was really good. I had one of the steaks and French onion soup and it was really tasty. The wine was good, the service and atmosphere were excellent. I'd come back.

Excellent service. Scrumptious food. Charming atmosphere. A Perfect meal and evening.

Wonderful steak, comfortable atmosphere and very pleasant staff even despite the fact we were their last customers late night on the end of a holiday weekend shift! Overall very nice experience

Food was outstanding, especially the beef bourguignon. Service was good and portions were generous. Intervals between courses were well timed. Great overall experience!

This was the perfect place to start our New Years Eve Celebration. We had dinner here that night at 10-it was super awesome they were open that late and I appreciated the staff being patient with us. The flavor of the duck was unforgettable- the "cocoa sauce" was to die for paired with the crispness of the duck and of course I started with the soup which I don't have words for because it is my favorite dish in the world. I could have eaten a whole pot of it. I can't wait to go back and try the mussels! Super intimate atmosphere with a great menu- 10/10!

So walked in through the plastic bubble to some delicious smells and absolutely quaint dining area. The bubble as mentioned keeps the heat in and gives guests a place to wait outside but not in the freezing cold. We had a reservation ... definitely recommend, and were seated immediately. Water was already on the table and we refilled as needed. We ordered the beef borg and the salmon. Absolutely phenomenal. My favorite about the salmon was the vegetables. So crunchy and flavorful. The beef was so tender and juicy. Just melted in your mouth! We also tried the cheese plate and the apricot chutney was perfect!!! Will definitely be back again!

I would, in reality rate this a 3.5 star rating. Our table was in the back of the restaurant. A great, more private spot. A lovely space. (There is no outdoor seating). We were a party of 6. We were seated minutes after our 7:00 reservation. Three of us had the duck (excellent), two had chicken cordon bleu and the last in our party had the beef stew. Two had the French onion soup & we shared the pate plate - both excellent. The 3.5 rating comes because: the stew was served 5+ minutes after the other meals, plates were not warmed and it was stifling hot in the restaurant. We inquired "if it was always that hot in the restaurant" and were given as dismissive answer. Not sure I would return.

Love Bouchon for typical French fare especially steak frites , escargot and profiteroles. Also nice salad, mussels. And try the fantastic Old Fashioned; wines good too. Don't care for Boeuf Bourgingon--a bit dry. Wish they had paté flight without nuts.....otherwise, perfect!

Came here because many recommended it. Had 8 o'clock reservations for 4 people on a Thursday night. Reservations are required for dinner since seating is very limited. The restaurant was small enough to almost feel constrained. Second concern I had was the limited menu. Red meat entrees only had 3 options - two steaks and a stew. For fish it was either trout or salmon. For chicken just Cordon Bleu. The other strange thing was that every entree came with the same side. Appetizer choices were abundant and I wondered why some of those weren't offered as sides. We were seated and served promptly. The entrees were delicious but portion size just average for the price charged. My suggestion is this place stop serving dinner, consider expanding the menu (small plate options) focusing just on lunch and brunch.