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My wife and I ate at Plant finally after me dragging my feet on the idea of a vegan restaurant and I can honestly say it was in our top 5 meals in Asheville. There was a table of 4 ext to us that were golf course drunk and very loud and letting their kid roam and get into peoples space which was irritating but other than that the experience was amazing and I cannot wait to try more of their food. The curry was way up there and the vegan cheesecake was amazing too. If you’re on the fence just go. Take your smallest vehicle, the parking lot is tight.

AMAZING food! My fiancé who’s not vegan raves about how delicious everything was. He cleared the crispy potatoes saying they were hands done some of the best he’s ever had. Highly recommend making a reservation.

So much to love, but on this visit the server and the kitchen went above and beyond! I have a coconut allergy, and it is usually limited to the meat, but the other day I had a reaction with a cheese that had coconut oil. When I shared this with the server, she consulted with the kitchen and she was able to point out dishes that would work for me, but that was not the extent of it. She also brought out some special bread for me, because the appetizer that we ordered contained bread that had coconut, and…just in case, that coconut bread touched any of the other bits of the items in the appetizer, she brought me my own special dips and sauces that went with the original appetizer we ordered. I didn’t ask for it, and it was so welcome and so lovely and, just…wow! I used to go to Plant quite frequently, many years ago, for lunch. My friends and I haunted Plant at least once a week, sometimes twice. And then Plant fell off of my radar, and I’m not completely sure why. We live in the neighborhood, and we will start putting this into serious rotation. My husband had never been, and he was really impressed! My only concern (and it’s picayune) is that it is a little warm in the restaurant, but Asheville is having a really big heat wave. I can’t remember the name of the server, but if you could piece it together from the photos, please give her some praise!

Delicious food! The cauliflower appetizer was the best along with their cheese board. Friendly staff. For dessert the blondie was insanely good! Stay away from the key lime cheesecake- had a gritty texture and no lime flavor at all. I’m vegan and appreciate this restaurant so much but the other people who went along with me were not and they all enjoyed it too!

My husband and I went to Plant yesterday for my birthday, and as always, it was so delicious! The cheese platter was the highlight with almond ricotta cheese, aged cashew cheese and a cheese ball with walnuts, olives with roasted garlic, pickled fennel, pickled watermelon with pistachios, fresh peaches and blackberries and gluten-free bread. After that we had grilled beets, raw chioggia beets, fried onion and horseradish mayo. Third were the poblano peppers, pistachios and an amazing cheesy cashew cream cheese. Dessert was the key lime cheesecake. Rich, but very good. My non-vegan husband also always loves to eat here. 10/10! 💚

A MUST GO. Regardless of your diet they are well accommodating to various allergies. Completely vegan and dangerously good. The building is small and you will need reservations. Low lighting made for a relaxing atmosphere and it was easy to speak to others at the table. Of course the staff was super friendly and you can watch the cooks prepare dinner.

My first time visiting Asheville and my search for a vegan restaurant suggested this place. As a 14 year vegan (and my husband that is not at all a vegan) I can say this was one of the BEST restaurants I have ever eaten at! Very highly recommend!

The Good: - Cozy restaurant with dim lighting. - Since we had reservation, we were greeted and seated at the table immediately. - Closer to downtown, yet not in downtown. The restaurant has ample parking space so we did not have to scramble to find space. - Me and my wife are vegetarians. We do usually have some bias towards vegan restaurants as we have complete menu to choose from. The Problem: - Food. Unfortunately I was disappointed with the food at Plant. - Quite contrasting flavors that didn’t work for me and left me confused. We ordered 3 starters and 1 dessert and I felt this way for all of them. - Brussel Tostadas - this was the better dish among all we had. Punchy sauce, crispy brussel sprouts on crispy nachos. - Pesto Ravioli - while my wife liked it, I didn’t find it cheesy enough. - Flatbread - Crispy pita with tomato chutney and dates. Horrible combination. Just plain hummus would have been hundred times better instead of tomato chutney dip. - White Chocolate Almond Blondie - this was the dessert. It had a very gooey half baked cake, some vegan gelato (not sure which flavor), some whip cream (the only decent part of dessert for me), caramelized almonds and some berry sauce. Absolutely no 2 components in the dessert were going together for me (not that they tasted better individually). I could hear people expressing wow and wonderful, but this place was definitely not for us.

Multiple people recommend Plant to us during our weekend in Asheville, and we see why! I'm vegetarian and visited with a non-veg, but we both agreed the meal was fantastic! Our waitress was friendly and had good recommendations. The atmosphere of the restaurant inside was cool with low lighting and view of the kitchen. We ate outside, where it was a little calmer but just as nice. We both ordered mocktails, which were unique, fun, and tasty. We also shared the mushroom ravioli, the beet salad, and the curry - all of which were full of flavor and so good! I would definitely come back here the next time I am in town for sure!

Plant is a top Asheville spot for me, my first time dining here was over 10 years ago. Days after Helene hit, these kind folks were posted up in their parking lot serving meals. I got one of the breakfast burritos and it was 10/10. They always allegedly dropped a batch off to folks working at Trader Joes. Thank you Plant, ILY!!!

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this vegan restaurant as a non vegan. We tried all the appetizers and didn't have room for entrees. The ravioli was a huge hit! If you're celebrating a birthday or anniversary, let them know! They make it special.

I was SO looking forward to trying purportedly one of the best, if not the best, vegan restaurants in the country. Turns out, I was left extremely disappointed!! Food: Based on the selections we chose, nothing was the flavor you would expect. Actually there was no flavor at all--bland and weird is how I would describe everything. Really everything was just bland mush. I was in disbelief how that was even possible to take the flavor out of everything--even the green garnish. Service: Oh boy, our server was barely even around and not very pleasant and aware. I mean, in front of us, other people were getting water refills and we were just ignored. I even had to ask to please take the plates away from the table. My take, as a person of diversity, I did not get a good vibe from this restaurant. I know the South is not generally known for that, but this felt like a perfect example. I mean if this best vegan restaurant provides a Masala Uttapam offering, which we didn't get and I have a feeling would be laughable--can we not get basic service and hospitality? I felt our table and needs were very ignored for this caliber of a restaurant.

I was happy to be seated even though I didn't have a reservation (if you go, they recommend having one - especially on weekends). The food was super good, but a little expensive. Very creative dishes with quality ingredients though. I ordered the curry and it was very tasty. I was surprised it wasn't served with any rice, but there wasn't much curry sauce so it didn't really need the rice. I really wanted to try the cheese plate, but sadly was there by myself so chose to get dessert instead. I got the brownie Sunday and it was very tasty. Super rich and filling though so I didn't end up finishing it (can be shared). The restaurant was a little small inside, but they had just recently opened up a patio area too. My server was super friendly and helped me choose what to eat. Overall a very nice experience.

Just as wonderful the second time, maybe better because it was a weeknight and not as crowded as my first visit two years ago on a weekend. Amazing food, beautifully plated by pleasant servers. Especially delicious -- the lasagna cruda with almond cheese, arugula-pecan pesto, beets, heirloom tomatoes, olive oil, oregano and zucchinis. And the cheese plate can't be beat! Perhaps one minor improvement -- We celebrated my daughter's 40th birthday, and at the end of the meal they served her a yummy slice of peanut-topped cheesecake with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate on the plate -- then proceeded to charge us $11.00 for the dessert. It would have been classier, with our near $300.00 tab, that the cheesecake came gratis. How much more memorable might this special occasion been?

Oh my goodness! What a treat! 5 friends gathered to celebrate a 40th birthday. The guest of honor has been a vegan for forever it seems and what better way to treat the birthday lady but than with a lavish spread of fresh vegan fare. This restaurant opened in 2011 and has been serving up vegan fare with finesse & aplomb since opening its doors. It's been rated as the best vegetarian restaurant in Asheville and has received praise and rave reviews from Zaggat, PETA and Food & Wine. It's a small restaurant, seating less than 50 inside, all in a close intimate setting, as well as a seasonal outdoor 20-seat, dog friendly patio. For this occasion, we ordered one of every small plate on the menu and three of the large plates and shared them all. Our server, Niki, expertly paced the arrival of each new dish so as not to overcrowd the table or rush our dining experience. (Attached photos document this meal.) This was communal dining at its best. Each dish is artistically plated which enhances and celebrates the carefully crafted renderings of vegetables, making them all the stars of the sumptuous repast. I can guarantee that eating here will definitely elevate your palate and maybe even convince you to change your dietary habits and begin your "lean toward green." Reservations are highly recommended.

Wow. Just wow. All around great experience! My partner had a scrumptiois ravioli and had added freshly delivered and prepared chanterelles under suggestion of the chef. We went all in on mushrooms as this is the season for them! I had Hen of the Woods mole. Omg. Flavors were unbelievable. We were at the counter so got up close view of the kitchen. The chef gave us a sample of fried orzo balls- addictive! The Chianti by the glass was lively, light, and had a floral note that really went well with the meal. I always go to Laughing Seed for sure when I visit Asheville, and Plant is a happy addition to future itineraries!

The best restaurant we ate at in Asheville and we are not Vega*. The atmosphere was intimate, vibrant and fun. Like I said, we are not vegan, but typically eat healthy and wanted a break from the other heavy food we had around town. We loved every dish that came out. The roasted beets were the best thing I have eaten in a long time. The flavors were just incredible. Service was competent and friendly. They let me buy a few bottles of a ginger brew I loved but was not going to be able to make it over to brewery before we left. Grab a reservation and go here. Whether you are vegan or not.

One of the best vegan restaurants in North America! * Delicious menu - recommend the beet salad and raw lasagna * Affordable cocktails and bottles of wine * Service that's attentive without doting. We had a reservation for four at 8:15 on a Friday. The place was hopping but the kitchen didn't miss a beat!

You definitely need a reservation here but the food is worth a bit of planning. The ravioli appetizer was my favorite by far. I am lactose intolerant and the "cream sauce" is the stuff my dreams are made of. My boyfriend had the Mole and it was good. My curry was my favorite of the two entrees we ordered. I was pretty underwhelmed by the ice cream and would not get that again. They ran out of the desserts that we were most excited about. It's a small spot with a pretty intimate atmosphere great for a special occasion.

Might be on the Mt Rushmore of best meals I've had ever. Spinach mushroom ravioli, cauliflower, gem + carrot salad. Great cocktails too. Also, our waitress gave us a fantastic bar rec (Crow & Quill). Will def be back next time in town!

Our son is vegetarian so we look for vegetarian/vegan restaurants when we travel. We have been to Plant several times when visiting family here. It is great and one of the two best vegetarian/vegan restaurants we've ever been to, along with Planta in New York. We were not surprised to see the 2024 James Beard nomination on the wall last night. The "cheese" platter is a must for the table. The mole, curry and piccata were incredibly rich with flavor, as was the blood orange chocolate cheesecake. Simply fantastic even if you have never had a fully vegan meal before.

We had a rough start to our meal due to a waiter mix up (we were left sitting for 25 minutes) but after asking for help we were back on track. One of the party was vegan but all the food was delicious. In particular, the brussels sprout tacos were a revelation! Honestly, the texture and savoriness of the dish was a complete surprise. The rest of the meal, including dessert was equally satisfying and tasty.

Had an excellent date night here recently, the day wasn't going so well for us and this meal brought some light to our day. All of the dishes were amazing and our waitress was kind and helpful.

Love Jason and the team! They also let us grab a loaf of GF bread every now and then to cook up at home

I've taken many non-vegan friends to Plant and every one of them agrees the quality, taste, and selection of food is unbelievable. The staff is like the cherry on top- just fabulous.

What a fun foodie experience! Plant is a totally vegan restaurant - and my husband and I were excited to check this intimate spot out on a recent visit to Asheville. Disclaimer that neither of us are vegan, but there's plenty to love on this menu for herbivores and carnivores alike! We made a reservation one week in advance, which I'd highly recommend, as this spot is incredibly popular. We were seated right away, and quite close to the tables on either side us. While that crowded feeling didn't detract from the service - it's something to keep in mind when choosing where to dine. The food was creative, colorful, and quite tasty. We started with the Toast and the Ravioli, both of which were excellent. We particularly enjoyed the bread used in the Toast, which is a memorable Sweet Potato Brioche. For entrees, we split the Curry and the Crispy Mushroom Mole. The Mole was definitely our favorite of the pair, complete with a variety of textures and sauces to ensure no two bites are the same. The curry was also flavorful - although we might have preferred the tofu to be diced up rather than served as one large piece. Despite the warning of fine dining prices, we found the bill to be quite reasonable for what we ordered. We didn't end up ordering dessert this time around - but only because we didn't have room after our dinner. Whether you're vegan or not, Plant is absolutely worth a visit, and we recommend that you come hungry!

I don't know if I can say enough about this place. The food was amazing, the drinks were fantastic and our server was extremely friendly, helpful and just seemed like a very nice person. My wife has to eat gluten free and they had plenty of that. I love the plant forward menu and the restaurant was small and cozy and we enjoyed being able to see the open kitchen concept. You should get here right away for dinner. I recommend making a reservation!

High-end experience, deliciousss and beautiful food, and excellent service - the best part is, most of the guests were not fully vegan diners as we learned chatting with them while waiting. We started with the cashew cream ravioli, which was an absolute hit for all 3 of our group. Creamy, decadent, flavorful, it was honestly unbelievable that this dish had no cheese or other dairy! Would come back just to have it again. We also got the toast with sesame seeds & radish - it was a seasonal menu item not included in their online menu list but offered on the in-person paper menu. The toast was a roller coaster or flavor, each bite a little different than the last. The only thing we didn't love was it was slightly bitter. For mains we got the total ramen and mushroom mole - the kitchen was gracious enough to divide the ramen into 3 bowls (they said they usually only do 2, but could do 3 for us) which was much appreciated. Ramen was hot, warming, and had a tangy ginger flavor. The best part of the mole was the broccoli covered in mole. Definitely recommend Plant for a special night out - pro tip, make sure to get a reservation as far in advance as possible!

Fantastic fantastic fantastic!!! If you're a food lover in any way, please visit this restaurant. I attended this delightful dining event with some vegan friends, who suggested this place. I now fully understand why reservations are just a must due to the amazing service, ambience, and food quality. My recommendation is to get the small plates and just grab bits of everything with friends! It makes it super fun that way and you'll LOVE just trying everything here. The staff was very attentive, nice, and knowledgeable about everything. It may be on the expensive side a little bit, but you will walk away fully satisfied with everything

We can't say enough good things about Plant. The owner really cares and can be seen during service and something about that makes the experience even richer. The curated team makes for top notch service and hands down, one of our favorite places to dine on a date night. Sometimes we sneak in just for dessert and coffee. Thank you for giving this town the best vegan spot in 828.

Plant is a fantastic restaurant. From the food to the service to the space - it's a unique experience. The restaurant itself is quite small - all one room with an open kitchen where you can see the chefs. This makes for a very personal and intimate space. It feels like you are getting quality food because you can literally watch the quality food get made. The menu is small and vegan. The food has such great flavors - NOTHING is bland. The drinks are strong and expertly crafted. The service was also great. Be sure to make a reservation as you probably won't get a seat otherwise. This is a great restaurant for a nice occasion. I recommend!

Vegan fine dining taken to new heights! Truly an exquisite culinary experience. Bravo!

This is definitely fine dining vegan style. I enjoyed it the service was impeccable. Definitely need reservations. I think the pasta was my favorite.

One of the best vegan meals I've ever had! We got the beets for the appetizer, the seitan with cauliflower, and the chana uttapam. Great service too. Can't wait to return! Usually I am hesitant to order Indian food outside of an Indian restaurant, but this was excellent.

#600(!) Had to save my 600th Yelp review for a special occasion and a dinner at PLANT hit the mark because it blew my mind. Even my omnivore fiancé was impressed to give it 5 stars. I've been to several vegan restaurants in America and abroad and this is in the top 3 (Kres in Orlando, Veg in Philly, and Herban Fix in ATL being the others) of the most memorable plant based meals. The housemade cheeseboard was amazing. It is a must. It's just impressive to taste how someone makes cheese from plants. Traditional cheese is like crack - it's delicious, addictive and you can feel the inflammation coming on. Vegan cheese doesn't taste exactly like traditional cheese and it's still delicious just a cleaner or purer taste. We ordered the seitan con queso which was like a thin steak topped with nacho sauce. Can you tell I like cheesy stuff? Lol. Gosh this was so good. Didn't think the steak-like entree with nacho sauce could be topped until we tried the curry tofu. Now, my fiance is not a tofu fan, but he was so good he tried it and he was completely thrown bc the sauce and spices were on point. Yes, tofu can taste amazing and if youre a doubter then go to PLANT! I will be honest and the dessert I enjoyed the least. Creme brulee is hard to get right using regular eggs & dairy so trying to make my favorite French dessert vegan seems like mission impossible. It tasted silky but the flavor of the cream was bland and the sugar topping was not hard. I know I'm being super picky but the other items were so mind blowing good the bar was set high. This was still one of the most delicious meals I've had. We have a ton of foodies who are adventurous and try different cuisines or types of food but some have never tried fine vegan food and they are missing out on an impressive meal.

Plant had really excellent vegan cuisine and my wife and I were so happy we stopped here to treat ourselves. We came in to dine at near the end of the day on a Wednesday, but still felt fortunate to get a table without a reservation. Our dishes were all high quality, tasty, and well presented. Their (Plant) Cheese plate was phenomenal with 3 nice cheeses and things to dip or have them with. Their Cauliflower was spiced just right and so very tasty. Their Ravioli was rich, creamy, and delicious with some excellent mushrooms on top. For dessert we treated ourselves to a Brownie with Sesame Ice Cream. The ice cream was so delicious we ended up buying a pint to bring back. Plant had a cool atmosphere from what I could tell, but also had pretty dim lighting (good for some ambiance, more difficult for reading the dessert menu). Our service was also wonderful. I'd definitely recommend Plant to anyone who loves quality cuisine, especially if you're vegan. The dishes are well worth the prices.

We were so happy we could score an early dinner reservation at Plant since I had it on my list of places to try while visiting Asheville. The service was great from the moment we walked in. The hostess was extremely busy but she remained calm and set the tone for the evening. We were seated within a few minutes of arriving. The dining room is not overly large and tables are quite close, so I felt like I was eavesdropping on the conversations around us. (Kind of entertaining while waiting for our food!). I had read they had molé on the menu so we knew we were going to share that dish. We decided to share the cheese plate as our starter which was a great decision- three housemade cheeses and all the accoutrements. These two dishes filled us up but my husband couldn't pass up dessert so he ordered the chocolate brownie with gelato. Every dish was so flavorful and lived up to the hype. And the best part was we felt the prices were extremely reasonable for the level of quality. So glad we got to enjoy Plant while visiting Asheville.

Question for you - if you eat something and it tastes amazing, does it really matter if its made with animal protein or plant protein? Should it matter if it's beef or tempeh, chicken or tofu, or whatever or whatever, if it tastes out of this world? It shouldn't, and if it does to you, then you treat food like a child who doesn't like things without even trying it, and you should grow up. Plant follows a growing list of high end vegan restaurants that are amazing. My lady and I have been to a few now - she being vegan and me being flexible - in Philly, Chicago, Atlanta, Santa Barbara (not NY though, which is odd for us) - and each one is more impressive then the last. Then there are fine dining establishments with vegan options/menus - thinking of Mise en Place in Tampa and Kres Chophouse in Orlando - where they cater to omnivores but really knock the vegan options out of the park. Point is, we've been around the vegan block. Plant sits in a vegan mecca of sorts in Asheville. Vegans and vegetarians have a lot of options here, but like many cities, your options for a date night or special occasion are slim. That's where Plant comes in. A small, romantic restaurant that is 100% vegan and 100% everything you could ask for. They do 1/2 off wine Wednesdays (does not apply to every bottle), and so we naturally chose Wednesday to come. Had a delicious white Bordeaux. From there, we started with the vegan cheese board, because of course we did. 3 cheeses made from different nuts served with pears and pickled apples and olives and we went with the gluten free bread, which was wonderful (the fact that it was drowning in garlic and butter doesn't need to be mentioned). All three cheeses were creamy, so not much variety in texture, but they were all delicious. I'm surprised it lasted more then 5 minutes (that's what she said...sorry). From there we split the chili con queso and the ramen. The chili wasn't really chili - more like a few large pieces of tempeh covered in a plant based nacho cheese with some pickled jalapenos and other stuff. Loved it. Yes, the gluten came back to bite me but sometimes the suffering is worth it. The ramen was, without a doubt, one of the best things I have ever tasted ever. It might have been the massive amount of salt - me being a salt addict - but I loved this dish. I've never ordered a vegan ramen before because I find tofu in broth to be tasteless. This, however, broke the ramen mold. I would eat this every day if I could. Finally, for dessert, we got a crème brulee and the peanut butter cheesecake. The creme brulee was not good. Missed the mark by a mile and a half. Way too coconutty. However, the peanut butter cheesecake, which is not something i would ever order whether vegan or not, more than made up for it. Excellent consistency, delicious flavor, and a perfect end to an otherwise perfect meal. Is there anything I can say negative? Well, the creme brulee was bad. Also, their reservation system is dumb. You can only make same day reservations but then they don't answer the phone and their voicemail is full, so you can't leave your info. We ended up showing up at 8 ish and having to wait about an hour. Not a big deal - we just went for a couple of drinks somewhere and waited for the text - but if you're hungry, keep in mind you'll probably have to wait. Those negatives, however, don't even move the needle on an otherwise perfect meal. I loved it here. You will love it here. I don't care if you've never had a plant based meal in your life. You need to come here. I promise you that you will enjoy every bite.

We were very excited to try Plant on our cross country road trip and it did not disappoint. We tried the cheese plate, gem salad, ravioli and curry with the cheese plate and ravioli being the clear winners! For dessert we had the peanut butter cheesecake with a scoop of ice cream and it was very rich and heavenly. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. We will definitely be back!!

A friend recommended Plant and made reservations for five of us. On a early Saturday evening in Asheville, the vegan side of eating took on a whole new meaning. The food is amazing and the service was top notch. Our waitress actually offered to explain each item on the menu. Thankfully, my friends were regulars and well versed on the limited menu items. We started the evening with drinks and the house made cheeseboard which set the tone for the rest of this culinary awakening. All I can say is that the food is amazing. I dove in so quickly that I totally forgot to take a picture of the masterpiece I embarrassingly devoured, in less than 5 minutes. I had an amazing ravioli dish, like nothing I'd ever tasted. OMG! Give me just a second relive that moment and first bite. The ravioli's cremini and ricotta filling is perfectly pared with the acorn squash alfredo. The wine and garlic mushrooms, along with the crunch of the macadamia parma, olive oil and sherry vinegar compliments, nearly brought me to tears. It was that good! My friend ordered the Total Ramen. The broth, which is everything when it comes to Ramen was EVERYTHING and more! Another friend ordered the Tempeh Marsala. I tried it all and loved every one of them. This is truly a special place, albeit with limited seating and opening hours, so do check their website and plan accordingly. They are closed on Monday and Tuesday. They open Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday, from 5pm - 9pm and Friday and Saturday, from 5pm - 10pm. Due to limited space, reservations are highly encouraged, especially on the weekends. Be mindful that Plant is 90% organic, so the menu does change, according to the availability of locally sourced items. The restaurant is mostly gluten free and VEGAN. Omnivore or strictly Vegan, this is your new place. Don't sleep on it!

Delicious food but if you're a local, it's kind of a pain in the backyard to eat at Plant. It's always packed and They never answer the phone. If you use Resy, you can't reserve the patio. If you don't want to dine in and catch covid you're screwed. - long time local vegan

Amazing! We started with roasted, smashed, and flash-fried fingerling potatoes with a mint-caper-parsley-lemon pesto side sauce. Off the charts flavor experience. Perfectly salted. Staying with root vegetables, next was roasted beets with horseradish mayo. Delicious! Our last small plate was chips & queso. OMG. The vegan cheese sauce. Otherworldly. The guacamole. The chips themselves, freshly fried spheres of culinary delight. For big plates, I got the ramen and my wife got the crispy mushroom mole. Both were great, but I wish I had chosen the mole! Next level! For desert, my daughter had two scoops of gelato with a cookie, and I had a brownie sundae. Everything was top notch, including the service! Our server AJ was sweet and kind. We will definitely be back next time we're in Asheville. Thank you, Plant!

In town for a quick visit and stumbled in to this amazing place. Kendal our server was so nice, engaging and very knowledgeable. We pretty much ate the entire menu and drank everything :) The ambiance, food, staff and guests were all charming. Absolutely love this place!!

Wow! Just wow. This vegan food is so delicious. The vegan cheese platter is so creamy and flavorful. The fried mushroom tamale dish was well balanced, smoky. We tried the lemon cheesecake for dessert and my husband (cheesecake fan) loved it. The texture was spot on and the crumble crust was nutty and crunchy. Pricey but upscale and worth every penny!!!

Stop it- just call for the reservation now. This was one of the best meals I've had in my life. Kendall was an incredible server who escorted my allergy ridden friend through the menu highlighting and reassuring her of which options would fall in line with her dietary restrictions. She literally wrote checkmarks on the menu to guide her. From the mocktails through the small plates to the big plates and even the bigger plates and finally dessert - the meal was epic. The flavors and textures left me curious, inspired and incredibly satisfied. I can't recommend this place enough. Enjoy!

I came here for my birthday and the food was so salty it actually tasted gross. The beet appetizer was great but I had the tempeh with cauliflower mash and the cauliflower tasted like somebody dumped half a salt shaker in it. I complained about it and they said that the chef tasted it and thought it was fine. So I'm guessing maybe the chef has issues with tasting salt? This was not just me as my daughter also tasted it and spit it out. It was a complete bummer as this was meant to be a nice birthday dinner and I'm a vegan and this is one of the only all vegan restaurants in town. I just looked at reviews because I've been wondering should we try it again? If you search for the terms salty in the reviews you come up with over a dozen reviews complaining about the food being over salty. I have to say someone who is vegan for health reasons not just to be hip or because of animals does not want so much salt in their food that they could get heart disease or circulation issues. I eat super clean and I'm sensitive to too much salt or too much sugar. But even this was beyond me being sensitive as my daughter who does not have the palette I have said it was gross. I hope they read reviews and take them to heart. I would totally come back again to try it out but I am concerned about so many reviews complaining about salt and seemingly nothing changing at the restaurant? people can always add more salt if they want to but you can't take it out! A good rule of thumb when cooking less is more They did refund me for my salty dish and I made sure to tip the waitress according to the original bill. So they did something to resolve it but I would have rather had an excellent meal and paid for it than a yucky dish with a discount

Amazing experience! Our entrees (seitan marsala and mushroom molé) were very good, but the appetizers (tostada and ravioli) were absolutely phenomenal. I'm not vegan (or vegetarian), but the vegan queso on the tostada absolutely converted me. The brownie sundae was also incredible--our waitress told us that the strawberry gelato was made fresh strawberries, and you could really tell, because I don't think I've ever had better strawberry gelato (or ice cream). The service was really wonderful--kind, attentive, and helpful. It's a smaller space, so just be aware that you'll be closer to other people with a lot of conversations going on near to/around you, but that didn't bother either of us. Would definitely recommend and will definitely come back!

this is now one of my favorite restaurants! we had a 9:00 reservation (originally only 5:30 and 9 available) but the hostess called to let us know space opened up, so we were able to come eat at 7:00. we sat comfortably outside in our light jackets. we started with trying 3/4 of the appetizers, cheeze plate and then ordered two entrees to share. we truly enjoyed everything we ordered! fav for me was the butternut squash ravioli topped with trumpet mushrooms. i also did not expect the tempeh to be so well made, usually tempeh has the texture of hardened beans but this tempeh imitated the texture of meat quite well. i would say that the vegan cheeze plate is good but not the best vegan charcuterie i have had. we also enjoyed our cocktails. as others said, parking lot is small but just enough room for the number of people this small restaurant can accommodate.

Plant was amazing. From the service to every morsel of food, our experience was excellent. My vegan friend had a wonderful eating adventure and my non vegan self was just as happy. Both of our favorite dishes were the Brussels sprout tostadas. They were so good. We left stuffed to the max.

We were greeted and accommodated by the wonderful staff (Libby) who assisted getting a patio seat for our 4 legged dining companion. She also brought water for our pup. Our server was amazing, explained the menu very well and made great recommendations. I'm the only plant eater in our party and everyone loved the food so much, they're already talking about returning without me (I live out of state). I live in south Florida with lots of great vegan spots and I travel Internationally to plant based resorts. Plant is the best food of all the places I've been! Thoughtful flavors and attention to every detail. My favorite appetizer is the roasted beets and my favorite main is the seitan marsala. We tried every main dish and a few appetizers. Desert was great too so save room (worth the splurge)!

Had an amazing birthday dinner here during our visit. We started with the cheese board which was delicious and had a nice variety, we ran out of bread before we had finished the cheese, but our server quickly noticed and brought us more (the service and ambiance were incredible, I wish I remember our servers name, but she was the best). They happened to be offering half off bottles of wine on the night that we went (I believe it was a Wednesday), so we gladly obliged with a bottle of Merlot that was recommended to us. We then moved on to sharing the tempeh and the cauliflower dishes. The tempeh was prepared perfectly and neither of us could get enough. The cauliflower dish was good, although it was our least favorite of our order. I'm not vegan/vegetarian, but was really impressed with the flavor of the dishes and the thought that went into everything. The service was also some of the best we've had. We'll be back next time we're in Asheville without a doubt!

One of the best 100% vegan dining experiences I've ever had, and I've had a few despite being pescatarian! The space is fairly small but my partner and I sat in a private bar area with a great view of the entire restaurant. The staff were all super friendly and accommodating and the food was insanely good. I liked the cheese plate almost more than I like non-vegan cheese plates and I LOVE dairy cheeses! The combination of soft and hard cheeses, olives, strawberries, pear and whatever the crumble and glaze is that comes with the cheese plate is insane! I could've easily eaten 2 of those plates by myself! My partner and I shared a couple of other dishes that we forgot to take pictures of, because we were so busy stuffing our faces - not everything was "perfect", but definitely all worth a try. Will definitely visit again if ever in the area!

Outstanding meal from appetizers to dessert! I am not a vegan or vegetarian, but loved everything I ate.

This remains one of the best vegetarian restaurants in the country. The food is excellent beautifully presented and creatively done. The service is friendly and knowledgeable. The ambience is pleasant. I recommend the outdoor section if it's available non-vegetarian friends who go there with me are always impressed and never disappointed, and never miss not having a meat dish.

I'm not vegan or vegetarian, but I love good food. Plant was wonderful! The hostess seemed a bit stressed trying to get everyone seated, but once we were at our table, the vibe was much more relaxed. We both ordered a cocktail, which were generous pours. We enjoyed the beets as an appetizer and shared to generous and tasty salad. I had the ravioli as an entree and found it delicious and filling. My husband had the mole and liked it also. We ended with the peanut butter and chocolate cheesecake. It was good, but we both preferred the savory dishes. We will definitely be back!

Been Plant Based for 4 years and this was THE BEST PLANT BASED FOOD EVER! Pics are enclosed, but they don't give enough credit to how delicious the food is. In this small town there's a power house! The reservation process was quite difficult I understood why after I ate. I suggest you go inside and make your reservation the phone voice mail system sucks. The cheese plate was absolutely divine and presented beautifully. The applewood oyster mushrooms store my heart. Colleen was our waitress she was very kind and cool. The restaurant is small with an open kitchen which I love. Too bad I live in Los Angeles because I would come back next week.

Portion sizes are moderate but food is to die for. Delicious and creative vegan cuisine at its finest.