Brooks Tavern

This place is great on all counts. The waitresses are just very friendly and happy in their work. It makes a difference. The food was terrific. I had a wedge with blue cheese and bacon strips, not bits strips which was delicious and my girlfriend had the fish and chips, which again was outstanding. This is just a great place and I’m glad we discovered it.

Brooks Tavern was packed on MLK day. My friends and I had a day of retail therapy and an amazing lunch. We were seated within 10 minutes. Our waiter was fantastic! He was helpful with suggestions of multiple menu items and kept refills coming. He was very attentive, despite the crowd. The portion sizes were very generous for all meals. We had a burger and fries, chicken tenders meal w mustard sauce, mac n cheese, a cup of corn chowder and the apple brie and turkey sandwich. All were delicious. Several doggy bags went home. We will be back!

We arrived late to our Airbnb and were looking for a quick but delicious bite to eat, so we stopped in here—and it did not disappoint! Our waitress was excellent and had great recommendations, especially the fried chicken sandwich. We also ordered the buffalo chicken egg roll as an appetizer, which was delicious as well.

We stopped in for lunch on Sunday around 12:45 pm. We were told it would be a 20-minute wait, which was fine by us…the place smelled great and the atmosphere was relaxed. About 35 minutes later we were seated. No big deal since it was busy, and our server at least stopped to introduce herself, which I appreciated as someone who’s worked in restaurants for over 25 years. When Sophia came by, we ordered everything at once…two glasses of wine, deviled eggs to start, and two burgers with fries. Drinks came quickly, though we never got water. Our food arrived but no deviled eggs; turns out that ticket was never put in, so they came much later while we were already eating. The burgers were tasty, but the details were off. My fiancé’s burger was missing the bacon we ordered, and the jalapeños were cut so thick they overwhelmed the bite. For a server writing everything down, the mistakes were surprising. The food and atmosphere were great, but the service felt rushed and careless. As locals, we want to support neighborhood spots, but the lack of attention to detail makes us hesitant to return.

It’s a bit pricy as everything is à la carte. 3 people with soda and app was $90. The burger was good but not the best. The server was excellent and friendly!

Nice little place off Main St. with good food and a cozy atmosphere. My daughter had chicken wings and I had the fish and chips. Both were very yummy! We shared the candied bacon which was so delicious! The young lady who served us was very nice and attentive. We will return!

What an excellent experience my husband and I have had dining here, we've even brought family to come have a meal with up. Absolutely lovely staff, and delicious food. They were even kind enough to hang onto my coffee mug after I left it behind, even though I was sad they dumped it out, they were kind enough to wash it out for me. Which was super sweet. Thank you for the excellent food and the kindness towards myself, my husband and family.

I’ve been to many restaurants over the years, and while I always hope for good food, I always feel that my best dining experiences have come from good service. And I could not have been more impressed by the one I had here thanks to your wonderful server, Ricardo. He was incredibly personable, and as visitors to a new town, made my party and I feel very welcomed. He was quite good with his food suggestions, too, as I’ve been raving about your smash burger and fries since I had it. And the house-made ranch! Absolutely delicious. I will be sure to return the next time I’m in town!

Great food. Nice ambiance. Good service Kindly staff Free parking lot. Nice downtown location

Staff were friendly and the food was decent. Nothing crazy and definitely a little expensive for what you got. The tavern itself though was really cute and rustic feeling.

Awesome local spot with a wide array of menu items to choose from. They are open for breakfast and lunch and I heard from several regulars that the steaks were great! We stopped in for a quick drink and ordered the candied bacon. The drinks were made well and the bacon had good flavor but was cold and may have sat in the grease for a little longer than needed. The staff were friendly and the restaurant would be perfect for a date night. Overall, a good experience!

If you have a bad meal here, your taste buds are broken. We love the food. We love the atmosphere, we love the large selection on their menu and they play good music while you're sitting there relaxing and enjoying a nice meal. The service is friendly and prompt, and whoever is in the kitchen knows what they're doing. It's a must visit when we go up to Hendersonville.

Pros: the service was excellent and the food to table time was fast. Everything tasted good. We also enjoyed the corn cob rib appetizer. Cons: the table for 6 of us felt squished as we were tucked in the front window. The prices were really high. The black & bleu burger didn't taste like it had any blackened seasoning and the bleu cheese didn't have much flavor either.

Amazing little restaurant/bar. The food is top notch. Friday is Steak Day; highly recommend you give it a shot. Say hello to Brittany if you go on a Friday night!

Came here today for lunch after car shopping !! What a neat gem in the heart of Hendersonville. I kept glancing over at what everyone else was ordering and everything looked amazing. We ordered off the brunch menu--we loved what we ordered. I would come back again!

We had to go back! Amazing burgers! So good! On our list of must go when in Hendersonville. Our 2nd time there and waitress remembered us. So friendly

Service: Excellent, Food: um, I sat at the bar, the lady next to me hahad the chicken sandwich ENOUGH for3 meals!! Huge!! I was having a hard ttime choosing between the Monte Cristo and my favorite, a Rueben, the Rueben was recommended so I ordered it with fries(upcharge). I was not disappointed!! Bread could have been toasted more, that's it! Great flavor! Get there early, maybe 8 booths, and the bar, and a line waiting!! I was there about 430pm...but worth the wait in my opinion!! I will be back to try the Monte Cristo next!!

We stopped in while on vacation on 9/21/24 - just a little late posting my review. We picked Brooks based on the Yelp reviews. It is located on a side street of the main area of Hendersonville. When we arrived, this place was busy - so that was a good sign! There was one empty table outside and we walked in to see if we could have it - and apparently that is where we went wrong. We waited and waited and nobody acknowledged us. Servers zoomed by and it seemed they purposely avoided eye contact. We could not get the bartenders attention either. Finally a group of four got up and the one guy said we should just grab their table before somebody else does as more people were walking in the door. Oh ok...so we just find our own table here. Good to know. We did decide to take the table outside so a family could take the larger table inside. The server found us and brought menus. Our beverages came quickly as did our order. We both ordered burgers and they were good! Server was friendly. We enjoyed the table outside - it is just in the middle of the sidewalk so thankfully it was just the two of us so we did not block the way too much.

What a sweet spot! The tavern was nice without being stuffy and the service was excellent! I wanted the angus burger with the fixings of the smash burger and the chef was more than willing to accommodate. The burger was juicy and flavorful! Next time I am in Hendersonville, I will be back!

Let me start that I did not order the burger which seems to be what they are good at. The chicken Caesar was small. Tried the potato salad but again a very small serving. For me needed 2 meals that size. Service was fast and friendly. Didn't try any alcohol but seemed like nice selection of beer. Nice restaurant but felt rushed to get out. Seems like better options here.

I really like this restaurant. The food is well prepared and delicious. The space is small with mostly booths and a few tables. The bar is welcoming and well stocked. The mixed drinks are great. The staff is always welcoming, friendly and attentive. Parking is on the street. Usually, the parking spaces in front of the restaurant are full. There are ample parking spaces within a block or two of the restaurant. This is one of my favorite places to eat and relax. You definitely should give it a try.

Horrible service. If you are Hispanic do not go here. Waitress was extremely rude and looked at us like aliens. I was very polite and even thanked her and she just walked away. She walked pass my son who was in the way and she did not even say excuse me. Horrible first impression, we got up and left without even ordering from how we were treated.

The service was great. We went based on reviews. Was a little apprehensive. The food was delicious. The atmosphere was desirable . Will frequent again.

Food is good. Bit pricy, but what isn't these days? Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance is typical for the restaurant type. Overall, it's a good place for a bite to eat.

My friend and I found this place using yelp as we were visiting Hendersonville and wanted to eat local. The inside was kinda small so we sat at the bar. The bartender was so nice and always checked on us and even refilled our drinks without us asking. The food was great and cooked to order. I must say my burger was slightly charred but that's was my fault for saying I wanted well. Well, well done. The did what I asked. The fries and coleslaw are homemade and were great. I highly recommend Brooks Tavern if you are visiting downtown Hendersonville.

After a hike to the Little Bradley Waterfall, there was only one thing to do. Go find the perfect lunch and take a minute to relax. Luckily Brooks Tavern was the perfect spot. We had the Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap and the Turkey Apple and Brie Wrap. Both were excellent! The chicken wrap was not drowning in dressing and the romaine was not just romaine hearts. The chicken was nice and hot so you know it was prepared for the meal. Nothing microwaved here! Excellent food!

It's just a local burger place. Not a big fan. Hamburger fries Coke kinda McDonald's

We stopped by Brooks Tavern for dinner on a quick family vacation. The decor inside feels very small-town upscale...I loved the detailing on the ceiling! The service was great and the food was delicious. I especially recommend the house chips as a side - they were crisped to perfection. Don't miss this great eatery!

Small place kitchen was slow as it was apple fest weekend but nachos were very good and bar tender attentive

We came in on a Tuesday afternoon, and our waiter was incredibly kind. Food was quickly made and very delicious! We got the original big brooks burger (cheddar, bourbon glazed onions, and bacon), the onions were so dang delicious! And also ordered the Carolina burger, which my boyfriend said was also incredibly delicious. Would definitely come back!

Guy who works at the bar is extremely rude, will not be returning to this place. It's sad cause the food was actually pretty good.

Great little tavern off the main drag!! The beer selection was solid and the staff was awesome !! Food was good comfort food even for a carnivore diet !!

I used to love this place and would come every time visiting Hendo. Tonight was the first time I have been since the change in ownership. We arrived around 5:30 pm as a party of 4. The only table left was 6 top and they would not let us eat there. They were saving in case a "large party" came in. So we had to wait about 20 minutes for a booth to open up. 3 other groups came in to eat and they all had to wait as well. We ordered drinks from the bar. Mine was served in a cracked glass. They would not let us transfer our bar tab to the table. The egg rolls have been a must eat since I was introduced to them. Tonight I was sooo disappointed. They are not the same. The 6 top still remains open. The meal was pleasant enough. After our meal the 6 top remained empty. They charged us an additional fee for using our credit card. All and all not a great experience. I will not be going back.

Delicious. Food, service, and atmosphere were wonderful. Fish and chips......yum. We will be back!!!!

Brooks tavern is a friendly place with great service and amazing food. I'd highly recommend for casual lunch or dinner

Brooks Tavern was wonderful. Great atmosphere, tremendous service from Chris, excellent food and beers. Will definitely go back when in Hendersonville

The service was great! The food was amazing!! Had the Chicken Buffalo Eggrolls, Corn Ribs and the Turkey Apple Bri sandwich. Absolutely delicious! First time there but definitely not the last..

I was a little worried about getting in and out on a 45 minute lunch break, but the service was amazing and I had plenty of time. Not too loud for a bar, but it was lunch time. The burger was so good, I wish I could have finished it all, but it was SO BIG! Next time I'm going to get a kid's burger, I hear it is plenty.

I hardly write reviews but this really bothered me about our time spent at brooks tavern. Last night 7/28/25. When we arrived we were waiting for a table which is no problem, the restaurant was very busy. There was one open seat at the bar so my uncle and aunt and I decided to go to the bar and get a beer while we were waiting. My uncle who has Parkinson's and is having a very hard time maneuvering and walking these days took the open seat. Once we got our beers the bartender said "are you guys just waiting for a table?" To which we said yes. Then a couple moments later he says "well I have someone who would like to sit at the bar so if you could move your beers and wait by the front." We got up no problems. A girl came to sit in the spot my uncle was sitting at and she looked like she was the bartenders friend/girlfriend/coworker. First of all I have never heard a bartender ask someone to leave the bar so someone else can take the seat. We were drinking beer. Secondly, I find it unprofessional to make paying customers move in order for a friend/girlfriend to sit down. The reason I know this is because we stayed 15 minutes past closed finishing our meals because it took a while to be seated. The girl he made my uncle move for (who has Parkinson's and has trouble standing) was still sitting at the bar talking to the bartender past closed. She was the last person in the bar. If the bartender asked me and my aunt to move because we were standing we would have happily stood outside. But the bartender specifically made my uncle get up out of the chair. I am so disappointed in this and can't believe they treat paying customers this way.

This place is awesome! Seriously. Great food, great beer and great staff. We have family in the area and are usually in town two or three times a year. We always make a point to stop by Brooks for lunch. It never disappoints. Huge portions and the burgers are the best I've had.

Intimate tavern. Very loud as one would expect. Awesome menu, but since I had a sandwich and house salad with chicken it was hard to evaluate the food. Friday is steak night. Friendly staff.

Hendersonville Brooks is our go-to place if we desire a burger and fries. When the chef comes out and asks if your food is acceptable, you know you're in the right establishment. Reuben sandwiches are good as well. Service is top notch. One of the few New England-quality restaurants we have found since moving south five years ago. Unfortunately, our visit to Brooks Tavern in Tryon was very disappointing. Poor service, over-cooked burgers (after asking how we'd like them cooked), cold fries, and Guiness beer with half foam/half beer. What a surprise since we've have such great experiences in the Henderson Brook's Tavern. Hopefully, it's just start-up hiccups.

Food was great, service was excellent. Fish and chips were delicious and the burger was delicious. I would go back next time we're in the area.

Since my Google review was marked as fake by the owner, I decided to add a review here. Yesterday, me, my daughter, and my parents walked into Brook's and we told we would wait 20 minutes for our table. After seeing two other parties come in after us, and getting seated before us, we were told by the hostess that we were next. Then she left and drove off in her jeep. That was 30 minutes total waiting. After she drove off, we left. By the look of these other reviews, we dodged a bullet. We ate elsewhere.

In town for a wedding, heard good things about this restaurant. Had a group of 7. Only one table in the restaurant that could fit us, and it was tight. The waitstaff were very friendly and attentive. The table ordered wings & fried mushrooms for apps. I got the smash burger, which was prepared perfectly, but lacked some flavor. The one thing that kept this from a 5 star review were the fresh cut fries. They just weren't cooked. They were soggy and cold. Not sure if the oil temperature wasn't hot enough. Overall good experience would come back in the future.

As a local businessman and former owner of a B&B called North Lodge on Oakland in Asheville I cannot rave enough about Brooks Tavern. The food is outstanding, the atmosphere elegant and comfy ~ but nothing makes the meal more worth while than the legendary customer service with a smile, fantastic table awareness and friendliness from the entire staff. I would like to state that having hosted 12,000 guests in 10 years, I think I know a bit about making an impression so I recognize wonderful people when I meet them. It is Didi & Kaitlyn the 2 phenomenal servers I have had that keep me rushing back to this cornerstone of wonderful dining which is Brooks Tavern. Go make friends with other diners and be sure to chat with Didi and Kaitlyn and you will soon understand this place is a diamond just a block off main street. Cheers !!!!

The service was friendly and efficient. The burger was delicious - fresh and juicy - and the Monte Cristo and fish and chips were excellent.

We were hungry. We were tired. There were threatening clouds. So we stopped in Brooks to peek at the menu. Decided to stay and are so glad we did. Great sandwiches and homemade chips; engaging wait staff; comfy booth. It's small but fun and we've returned and will continue to do so.

Worst fish and chips I've had. The fish was soggy and the batter was reheated. This fish probably went down with the Titanic. The wait staff was nice and service was quick but it amazes me that this place serves such bad food.

Great service and the burger we had was fantastic. Highly recommend the fried green beans off the appetizer section of the menu. Cool old building with lots of charm too. Will definitely be back!

I'm totally unimpressed with our recent experience. We had visited Brooks Tavern last summer, and we wanted to return! First, they had an issue with where we had our high chair placed, worried they might "bump baby,"so we moved it and put my husband on the end. Then, they had a problem with my husband sitting on the end. The only table for more than 4 people was a high-top and we were eating with our elderly parents so those chairs weren't going to work. Totally unaccommodating. We wouldn't recommend. They shared my review on their business Facebook page, tagged me, and then blocked me and deleted all of my comments and any comments that slightly agreed with me. DO NOT EAT AT THIS PLACE. If you have a negative experience and share about it, THEY WILL PUT YOU ON BLAST and send locals to harass you. Update: the owner has threatened legal action for leaving this truthful review.

This place was recommended to us by the wonderful folks from the moonshine distillery in town, and it did not disappoint! They have the usual food you would expect in a tavern, burgers,sandwiches,etc. I had the turkey,apple brie sandwich, and it was amazing!!!! Hubby had the black and blue burger and didn't talk the entire time he was eating! Beer cheese is excellent as well. Servers are attentive and efficient. Limited seating, but the bar has seating, too. Family friendly if you're able to get in and snag a booth or table. Parking is very limited at the restaurant, but there are plenty of parking garages or public parking areas nearby.

4.5 We stopped at this cute restaurant on the way to the biltmore. The dining area is rather small. There were no tables available but there were a couple seats at the bar so we opted for those instead of waiting. Service was prompt. The menu was pretty extensive with many options to choose from. My husband ordered the monte cristo and I ordered the Buffalo chicken salad. It took about 20-30 minutes for our food to be delivered. Both looked incredible. Jason rated his food a 5/5 stars and I rated mine a 3.5. Overall, we'd def venture back.

My wife and I stopped in for a quick lunch... the food is delicious and the beer and spirits menu is top notch. I had the fish n chips and my wife had the fried green beans... both delicious

Cozy small town bar with great energy and food! Hard to get into on a busy night and there is really no place to wait but if you are in the area I would definitely say it's worth waiting for.

This place was the first place we went to eat at during our NC visit. The inside was small and quaint, tables and booths on one side and the bar on the other. This place filled up pretty fast for brunch on a Saturday. We got the chicken egg rolls, sirloin burger, and another burger that I forgot the name of. The egg rolls were delicious, creamy on the inside and crispy enough on the outside to not have a mess of crumbs on your shirt, and soft enough that your bite keeps its shape and the filling won't fall out easily. The sirloin burger normally comes with mushrooms, and I was able to get it without them. Our server Adam was great and suggested to add grilled onions with tomato and veggies on it. The sirloin itself was cut into strips inside the burger. Tasted really good but was a bit messy from the onions. And the other burger we got was pretty standard, good flavor and even better with some malt vinegar on the side. We lucked out with the timing, glad we got to try this cute little place out.

Brooks Tavern Review: "I've always loved the food at Brooks Tavern - it's consistently delicious, and this visit was no exception. However, the service was absolutely terrible this time. Despite the restaurant not being overly busy, the staff seemed inattentive and unorganized. We waited far too long for simple things like refills, and it was difficult to get our server's attention. It really took away from the overall experience. As much as I enjoy the food, the poor service is making me reconsider returning." With the exception of the bartender, he was very cordial and apologetic when I had to take our empty water glasses to him to be refilled, after our waitress walked past us multiple times.