Copper Crown

We were so happy to find Copper Crown open on a Wednesday—it’s great to see them expanding their hours! Ben took excellent care of us at the bar, as he has many times before. His service is always consistent and exceptional. He makes fantastic wine recommendations, knows the menu inside and out, and strikes the perfect balance of being attentive without ever being intrusive. Ben’s welcoming and professional presence always makes our experience at Copper Crown even better. Looking forward to many more Wednesdays with him behind the bar!

I've lived in Asheville for 7 years, and this is by far the best food I have ever had here. I had rotten scallops at Limones and Stoney Knob, terrible food at Bone & Broth, bland food at Curate and Chestnut. I was giving up! At CC, they execute every single dish with culinary skill and complexity. They use flavors and textures beautifully. Every single thing we ate was satisfying. Service was great but then oddly lagged towards the end of the meal, but that won't stop me from returning. I love how the atmosphere feels a bit upscale yet cozy/relaxed/unpretentious at the same time. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes and will do so this weekend!

Where to start. Me and my boyfriend came here to eat somewhere new. Blown away is the best statement. Brenton was our server and he really made the experience so much better. He provided a thorough knowledge of the menu and described everything in such a way that you want to eat the whole menu. I ate the pork schnitzel and my boyfriend got the blackened catfish after a starter of the gnocchi. All of it is a 10/10. We finished with the pot de creme and cheesecake along with delicious cocktails. High praise for it all. We will be back. Cannot recommend it enough.

We've come for two celebratory dinners now and have loved both! The staff at Copper Crown makes you feel so special and the food is incredibly tasty. The menu is unique yet accessible with a variety of flavors and priced reasonably. I love the gnocchi, crab cakes, brussels, and pork belly the most but it is all fantastic. We can't wait to come back!

Great dinner from start to finish. Very interesting medley of ingredients. Loved the browned butter scallops. Everything was delicious. Pretty restaurant. Outdoor dining looked great. They have ceiling fans. Excellent service. One of the best flans for dessert.

Sat, 2/8/25, 4:45pm/ We are regulars at the CC & generally enjoy the food. Today’s sml plate (bison flank steak) was below standard. The promised ‘charred peppers’ were barely visible as 2-3 tiny, mushy cubes- could not find the actual chimichurri, but the oil from the sauce was in abundance, separated & flavorless. The steak was cooked as ordered, med rare, however it was very, very chewy & under seasoned. I wonder if a bison flank might be better cooked to a med temp as opposed to med rare??? The potatoes were done to perfection & the little water cress topping was nice. Will not order again.

Delicious, fresh food that is beautifully plated. Unique pairings that worked very well together. Our favorite was the fried green tomatoes. Also had duck and pork belly, all very good. 3 small plates were enough for my husband and me. Loved the atmosphere inside and the patio is nice too. Bartender made a phenomenal cocktail. Make a reservation, it's small. Friendly service, higher prices but worth it! $100, 3 small plates, 4 alcoholic beverages.

This is in my top 3 restaurants in Asheville. I absolutely love going here! Try it all!

We were staying at a hotel on the east side of Asheville after a long day of driving (road trip) so didn't want to drive back into the city. Found this place on Yelp. And BOY did it deliver!! My goodness it was just what we were looking for/needed. Quite the little gem in the rock! We shared appetizers for dinner & got the Brussels sprouts, gnocchi, and beef cheek alongside strawberry shortcake and I believe it was called pot de crème for dessert. Great portion sizes & the flavors were so unique and tasty-- we LOVED every dish. I'm a sucker for an actually chocolately chocolate dessert so the pot de crème was fantastic! Finally, someone who appreciates rich chocolate desserts-- none of this "whiff" of chocolate stuff. My counterpart loved the strawberry shortcake. We paired all of this nicely with wine of which they had a good selection. Our waiter was attentive and friendly. Free parking. The only downside was that the table behind us was incredibly loud and in a small indoor space that really made a difference. 10/10 would come again! Great job!

It's been a few minutes since The Very Delectable Mrs Funk and I have added a meal review but the small eclectic establishment we visited this mountain evening is well worth more than the handful of words that follow! Small plates or full plates, Sazerac or wine, blackened catfish or pork schnitzel, crab stuffed quail or pan seared scallops, collard greens or roasted cauliflower and all things in between. When in Asheville, dismiss this joint and you have passed the cutoff to gastronomic nirvana. No matter the day no matter the time make a reservation....'nuff said.

Copper Crown was our favorite and best dinner in Asheville! It's a little away from the main downtown area, but it's a super quick drive! It's so worth it too! My dad and I both got the flank iron steaks, while my husband and my mom shared the pan seared scallops and the blackened catfish. Everything was SO delicious and well made & paired! The sauces on the steak and potatoes were unreal! Plus, we got a very good red wine from the Côtes du Rhône that everyone enjoyed thoroughly. The portion sizes were decent too. The ambience was super cozy and cute. I loved how quaint of a spot it was and it felt really local too. The service was top notch. They were super communicative ahead of the reservation and they were very attentive during dinner. Be sure to make a reservation in advance and check out this amazing restaurant in the Asheville area!

Loved Copper Crown. Great food and ambiance. Be sure to get a reservation as this place is hard to get into. We were in town from out of state and I saw it on Yelp (a close drive to one of my favorite beers - Highland Brewing). My wife loved her salad and my trout was superb. Also our appetizer - Fried Green Tomatoes, were awesome. I love an Old Fashioned and theirs was excellent.

We came back after our neighbor's insisted Copper Crown was their new "go to" place in East Asheville. Previous experience left me a bit skeptical, but we decided to see what had changed. So glad we listened to our neighbors, totally different in a great way!! Service was spot on; French Broad draft was excellent, and the Schnitzel was the best I have had in a very long time. Sorry German favorites, this version has you beat hands down. The side of collards was different, but in a very good way - did not miss the traditional red cabbage at all. We started with the Brussel Sprout small plate - excellent appetizer. Don't skip dessert - the apple crisp (a la mode) was superb. We will most certainly be back!!

A cute little Wine Bar Restaurant. Limited seating-about 10 tables and booths-also a screened patio. Definitely call and make a reservation. Our server, I think his name was James, was amazing. Although the menu is small, the food was delicious. Perfect spot for a date night. Located in a small shopping center - Four Seasons Plaza on Tunnel Drive in Asheville.

Walked in tonight without reservations. They said they had a lot of people coming around six fifteen, so we sat on the patio. I didn't see those people end up coming. We just had water to drink. They do have quite the selection of beer, wine and actually non alcoholic spirits as well. We weren't really in the mood to share small plates, so we ordered hamburgers. What stood out, It was seasoned, and it was also cooked medium as requested. However, it wasn't an amazing burger.

The food here was really good and service was great. The portions are a decent size. Everything our table ordered was delicious and their drinks are also very good! Next time I'm in Asheville I will definitely come back here.

Our reservation was lost but they fit us in anyway( thank you). The food and service was friendly and inviting; the atmosphere was perfect for a quick lunch.

Following Yelp reviews we decided to try this place and it was a great find. Everything we tried was very well prepared with a gourmet and southern touch, service was outstanding and the restaurant itself is small, but comfortable. They have indoor and outdoor seating, plus a good size bar that also offers food service. They have full bar service plus craft cocktails and a good selection of wines and beers. These are the dishes we tried: buffalo green fried tomatoes, crawfish risotto and arugula salad with blackened tofu, and they were all delicious. We will definitely comeback to try some of their other dishes before we go back home.

Amazing restaurant!!! My boyfriend and I went for a nice dinner and we were not disappointed. Server was amazing and so nice, food was delicious, ambiance was cozy and vibey. Would come back again!!! 5 stars for me!! Def recommend!!

Small restaurant with amazingly great food! We had 3 small plates. The roasted local Mushrooms were cooked perfectly. It was served delightfully hot with a creamy rice polenta, snow peas, a little pesto and pepitas. I admit I couldn't wait and took a scoop before I took the picture (sorry, not sorry). Ben, our delightful and helpful server, delivered our next pick. The gnocchi, served hot with peas, poppy seeds, spinach and a little goat cheese was nicely balanced and delicious. Our 3rd pick is our "do NOT miss" dish. Braised Beef Cheeks. They were done to perfection and so tender that we never even thought of touching a knife. The flavor was rich and robust. They were served on a bed of macaroni with hot fresh blueberries and little crisp chunks of pickled rhubarb. What an amazing blend of flavors. We are definitely going back to try other menu items. Copper Crown is in a little shopping building with extra parking underneath so it was a little tough to find. Cute and clean and busy inside with outdoor covered seating. Service was quick and excellent and we loved that the food was served hot.

The service by the host and server was great. I loved the interior vibe but opted to eat on the patio. It didn't have the same vibe as inside as the view was parked cars and Tunnel Road. There were ceiling fans and music. I had the LoFi Burger, sweet potato fries, and a glass of wine. The food was very tasty. I noticed other tables had been more adventurous than me with the food they ordered and they were all members of the clean plate club which is a sign they really enjoyed their meal. Yes, I was more observant of other tables than I normally would be as I was dining alone.

Copper Crown is definitely on a lot of lists for Asheville, but you can find food as good and cheaper elsewhere. The burger is okay. It's not very notable and doesn't set itself apart from any others. Prices are slightly high across the board which would be okay if quality matched. Our gnocchi order had a missing ingredient which the kitchen apologized for and added to a freshly made dish. It's very disappointing that they forgot how to make their own food. The bar area is probably fine but I didn't order a drink.

Youse to love their high fi burger. It's now shrunk half the size. Very disappointing. Guess they're trying to make more money? Though I don't think it works that way.

A cozy, upscale spot with locally sourced dishes and patio seating. Friendly staff and excellent food makes Copper Crown a stand-out eating experience. Highly recommended!

Five stars for the food. Two stars for the service. Everything we ordered was outstanding. The mushroom starter was exceptional and the tongue was tasty and tender. In general, everything was good and worth ordering again. Service, however, was lacking. Even though we had a reservation we had to wait for the table, although not long at all. The server came by before we were ready to order and did not return for quite a while. We sat for an hour before receiving any food. I was considering putting in a Door Dash order delivered to the restaurant just so we could have something to eat. The wait was truly excessive. I'd have to think hard whether or not I'm willing to up with subpar service for a very good meal.

Good food. With unique twist. Good drinks! Are at the bar and they took our reservations and sat us promptly. Next visit sure to visit

Wish I could give we them more than 5 stars! The waiter (think his name was Brick) recommended the pork schnitzel, and boy, was he right! I didn't remember to take a photo, but the flavor combo of the au gratin potato with the pork, the saurkraut, and the white sauce was incredible! Top that off with some very good non traditionally flavored collard greens, and my husband and I were in heaven Kudos to the chef, and thanks again for suggesting we try this!

Hmmm. Lovely service people. A warm neighborhood vibe. Has covered outdoor seating. A welcoming bar. It is the sort of place you would meet up for a dinner with your grandparents in Santa Barbara. You are gonna talk about how your life is going and you know they are gonna get drunk enough where you worry about them driving home. I had the often recommended burger. Specifically the lo-fi version without cheese. Had HNG beef, a nice soft bun and very fresh veg but was over cooked and sorta bland. It probably needed an more interesting beef blend and more fat. It was solid but not great. I suspect the cheese carries the burger typically (which is a common theme in the AVL burger scene). When I added more Mayo it got better. I may be alone in this but not a fan of "french fry seasoning" and it was disappointing to see in on my fries. I don't like the flavor and it felt low rent for this sort of spot. I also tried a fried shrimp small plate served on a mayo-base slaw. It was cooked well but the shrimp were fishy tasting and kinda ho-hum in concept. This place definitely has its audience. It probably isn't me but I am glad they are doing there thing and all the people who filled the place seemed to be having a good time. There is a big menu there with many things to try I would be surprised if you found something you would like if you try it.

Visited 3/27/24. Made a reservation while visiting Asheville. I will say that the wine was spot on-loved the rosé. My mom and I split three small plates-the shrimp, petite hanger, and the crawfish risotto. Sadly I can only recommend one of these-the shrimp dish was lovely and light with fragrant and well chosen ingredients (4/5). The crawfish in the risotto was solid, but the risotto itself was lacking in flavor and the whole radishes added to it didn't provide any additional flavor/felt slightly off-putting (2/5). The saddest thing for me was the petite hanger. We ordered it medium and it definitely came more towards the rare side with a pool of blood under it on our plate (neither the cook nor the waitstaff appeared to notice this and we felt bad sending it back). The middle of the steak was lukewarm and while the chimichurri was good, there wasn't enough of it on the top. The arugula that came on the side wasn't dressed with anything either. Overall I was really looking forward to this experience and found myself disappointed and wanting more flavor.

We fully enjoy going to the Copper Crown. They offer delicious meals and fun cocktails that won't break the bank. We went on restaurant week & enjoyed the special 3 course meal and were very satisfied. We are locals but always enjoy taking our visitors here when we can get a reservation.

Went here last night after making a reservation online (easy) and upon walking in the guy immediately knew my name which was a little bizarre. Maybe my online reservation had a picture? Or maybe it was that I was alone? Either way they were very efficient and already had a space for me set up at the bar. Their menu has definitely increased in price, but so has everywhere. I always keep this in mind when looking at a menu. I had my eyes set on the gnocchi for quite some time and so I went ahead and ordered that. To keep with the butternut theme, I ordered a bowl of soup. Even though I ordered the soup afterward, it came out at the same time. I thought about getting a Mocktail for dry January, because they sounded delicious, but wasn't in the mood to drink something sweet. The soup pleasantly surprised me. I loved the gigantic, chunky mushrooms on top and the crispy onions were a delight. Nice size for a little side item or app. Incredible flavors and perfect for a cold rainy night. The gnocchi was amazing as expected. It tasted homemade and was served warm so the goat cheese melted slightly into the mix. The butternut squash chunks added great flavor, and the pomegranate seeds we're a surprising and delicious twist. Total rang me $24 for both and $29 with tip. I read my book and messaged friends and the server was attentive, but gave me space. He was receptive to my needs, and the atmosphere was overall pleasant. Would be great for an intimate friend night or a date. Lovely experience overall.

This place was amazing! Coming in from out of town and we looked at a lot of different places before settling on this one. From the ambiance to the service, and then of course the food- fantastic! We tried several appetizers as well as the catfish. Buffalo green tomatoes is what lured us in and would bring us back! Other honorable mentions include the crispy brussels sprouts and the crab cakes.

So the taste was very good. I dont usually eat brussell sprouts but they were given to us free, which was nice and would have never thought of ordering them but was surprised on flavor. Now portions leave something to be desired. The large plate honestly was the size of a small plate. The trout I was expecting more than 4 2x4 inch squares. Definitely not worth the price. They should really consider serving some bread to off set the small portions. Overall was good flavor.

There were plenty of things to like - especially the feeling that you've escaped the touristy part of Asheville. * Bison flank steak was excellent, if a little under-seasoned * Romain salad was pretty B-flat * Crawfish risotto wasn't great Service was very nice, but everything came out too quickly. Dinner was done in under 45 minutes.

Having never been to Asheville and making reservations the day of, we stumbled upon this location. We were a bit confused about how such a tasty menu could be in the same strip mall as a chiropractors office but we were willing to try. "Stop wasting time and just order the gnocchi" - my dates recommendations for yall. Truly divine. The burger was good but "not as good as five guys." We approve of sweet potato fries and the cheesecake! The fall tequila drink too. Chefs kiss. Extra parking garage under building! If I had to improve anything, Id update the wall art to something a bit more modern. We were definitely the only group in there without white hair.

What a wonderful surprise. First time we've been there but had heard it was good. Way beyond our expectations. We (not they) screwed up our reservations, but they managed to fit us in. We had many of their small plates and every one of them was fantastic. Comfy place and the service was stellar. It was a team effort but Leif was particularly great. Will definitely make this a more regular place.

Love this super friendly restaurant and their awesome food, great service and amazing drinks. Plus it's a great place to go when I want a nice dinner and I have my dog with me. It's near one of the blue ridge parkway exits so it's conveniently located if you are coming or going from the parkway. Highly recommend!

Went here on recommendations from friends that it was one of their favorite restaurants in town. We had a different experience. Atmosphere inside was interesting, although we were on the heated patio, which was plenty warm. Service was a bit slow, but the server was friendly. It was over an hour from getting seated to getting our entrees. Food was mediocre: Crispy Brussel sprouts, lacked crispiness on all but the outermost part of the brussels. This is something that has been done so well by so many places that it stood out as subpar. Surprising, because it is one of their more popular dishes. Gnocchi was exquisite, some of the best I've ever had Flank steak was OK LO-FI burger was cooked well done, unimpressive in totality Trout was well received Ultimately, with so many good restaurants in town I can't imaging coming back here other than the fact that it has a very high Google review.

Tired of the same old chains? Copper Crown has a down home feel with a great menu (try the catfish) and a full page of wine/beer/cocktails. A fair selection of non-alcoholic drinks. Kind wait staff too! Very enjoyable dinner for us travelers from Ohio!

Underwhelming birthday dinner. Food was not bad, but not amazing. They didn't have soups, bread, sides of any kind except expensive appetizers that are quite small. The bartender was not friendly at all. I told him it was my birthday and he didn't wish me a happy birthday and was genuinely pretty unfriendly and would frequently walk away when asking about my order. Pretty crappy birthday meal. 3.5 for food, 1.5 star for service.

It's very rare that I give tapas style (or small plate) restaurants 5-stars because I usually left having spent too much money and still hungry. However, I was very impressed with Copper Crown! They have a menu of both small plate and a few large plates, but we ended up getting 5 or so small plates and splitting one large plate. Small plates: Crispy Brussels sprouts- Carmelized goodness in the maple syrup Seared shrimp- LOVED the complex flavors with the farro and sweetness from the fruits Crawfish risotto- so rich, savory, and decadent with lots of crawfish Slow roasted pork belly- my #2 dish. Pork belly was slightly crisp yet so moist over top of butter grits with a sweet pineapple relish and green emulsion. Larger plate: pumpkin seen crusted trout- I could not say enough amazing things about this dish. I wanted like 5 orders of it. The trout melted in your mouth along with the sherry tomato sauce that was super creamy and savory. Highly recommend coming here!! The waitstaff was very attentive and gave great recommendations for each dish. We unfortunately scared all the food down before taking pictures, which is a testament to how good the food was.

Yep, you are right: Copper Crown has one of the better burgers in Asheville, and it's reasonably priced. The double-patty Lo-Fi burger, a smash burger with a little bit of lettuce and other dressings, is just $12.50 with a big bowl of fresh-cut fries. Other good choices: the Buffalo Green Tomatoes, a hefty serving of fried green tomatoes with Buffalo hot sauce and blue cheese ($9.50) and the small plate of seared scallops ($16). The $9 vodka martini was ice cold and well made. Local draft beers are $7 for pints. Service is prompt and friendly, and the covered patio, which is on the smaller side, is comfortable.

Fantastically delicious meal. Great spot in east asheville, nice decor, easy parking. My partner and I each got 2 small plates to share and it was plenty of food. We went with seafood - shrimp, crab cakes and crawfish risotto. Everything was so flavorful and well made. Pricing pretty average for Asheville, I was actually surprised the meal didn't end up being more expensive. The waitress was very sweet with great advice on how much to order. One of the nicer meals I've had in a while, I will happily be back.

Amazing! I had the blackened catfish and was very sad when there was no more to put in my mouth! The service was personal and cheerful. Great vibe. Will definitely be back.

Uneven experience. Cozy vibe and friendly staff but most dishes were mediocre with the standouts still having a bit too much oil or salt.

We used to love it here but not sure what has happened. We had to sit ourselves on the "heated" patio. Our server came over barely said hello and asked what we wanted to drink from across the patio. Food was sub par at best the crab cakes were mushy and scallops were boring. I would have told the server this had he come back to check on us mid meal. Will not be back.

Always delicious and consistently high quality! It's a local haunt and it puts East Asheville on the food map

Went in without a reservation, but was seated right away. The ambiance is cozy and staff are friendly & accommodating. I had the blackened catfish with collard greens and jambalaya. Everything was delicious.

Great, creative food and beverages. Service is top notch too. Our favorite local spot.

Delicious AF. Service quick, responsive, and attentive. Pleasant seating options for the solo diner: hi top, bar, and outdoor patio. The trout was amazing.

Great service! Was lucky to get a table as a walk in. Seems most tables are reserved... even the bar. Drink was amazing! I forget the name (gin,tequila and sherry), crawfish risotto was amazing! A little hiccup with the Bison, was cold so needed to be redone. The server was amazing! Would definitely come back.

Great ambiance and the staff was very friendly and attentive. The steak was cooked perfectly and portions were just right. Perhaps a little pricey, but for Asheville you could do much worse. Drinks were good

Our group of eight had dinner at Copper Crown one Saturday evening in mid-August. The meal was the highlight of our trip! While the restaurant is somewhat small, they accommodated our group comfortably inside the restaurant. There is also limited seating on their covered patio for smaller groups. I know how hard it is for restaurants to serve larger tables, but the food and service were fabulous. The menu has plenty of options for diners, and the options are not your usual fare. They have such a creative and interesting menu that changes frequently! I liked that they had both small and large plates, so the ladies could get smaller plates, and the men could get larger ones. Many of us are carb-conscious, and Copper Crown offers more than the usual number of low-carb plates. And everyone agreed the food was absolutely wonderful. I had the scallops and my husband had the fried chicken, and both were spectacularly flavorful. Our server was especially wonderful - he was there when we needed him, but unobtrusive when we didn't. He always had a smile on his face, and was friendly and helpful. Our drinks, salads, and entrees came out in perfect timing. We'll definitely return when back in the area!

The food was delicious! We had three small plates, shrimp and grits, gnocchi, and crayfish risotto, plenty of food for two people. The space is very nice and staff is friendly and can walk you through some suggestions if you have questions. Take an evening to treat yourself!

Consistently good food, service, and drinks. We've been there multiple times and enjoyed each visit.

Had a great dinner here! The children's meal was the same size as mine! Burger was awesome as were the seasoned fries. Our waitress was so great! We were sat on the side of the building, alone, and I was afraid they'd forget about us but she was spectacular. Very kind to my son! The margarita was good too.

Great service, creative and tasty food and nice ambiance. Enjoyed our meals and we will be back!