Barbecue, biscuits, and mountain Southern cooking that is open in 2026.
Asheville is a Southern town with a mountain accent, and barbecue and biscuits are both a big part of it. We checked each place below against its own site and 2026 listings. Hours and menus change, so check ahead.
Luella's Bar-B-Que - North Asheville and Biltmore Park
Luella's has two locations: 501 Merrimon Avenue in North Asheville and 33 Town Square Boulevard in Biltmore Park. Its menu lists chopped pork, brisket, pulled chicken, ribs, and a barbecue tempeh option.
12 Bones Smokehouse - Arden
12 Bones Smokehouse and Brewing smokes its meat over oak and cherry and is at 2350 Hendersonville Road in Arden.
Biscuit Head - Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuit Head is known for big biscuits, gravy flights, and a self-serve jam and butter bar. It has locations at 417 Biltmore Avenue, 733 Haywood Road in West Asheville, and 1994 Hendersonville Road.
Tupelo Honey - The Original Downtown Spot
Tupelo Honey at 12 College Street is the Southern kitchen and bar that started in Asheville in 2000. It is a reliable downtown brunch stop.
Early Girl Eatery - From Scratch
Early Girl Eatery has served Asheville since 2001 and says it makes everything from scratch with local, organic, and seasonal ingredients when it can. Locations include 8 Wall Street downtown, 444 Haywood Road in West Asheville, and 1378 Hendersonville Road. Its site lists all three open daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Quick Picks
- Best barbecue: Luella's or 12 Bones
- Best breakfast: Biscuit Head or Early Girl
- Best downtown brunch: Tupelo Honey
For dinner, see our date night list.
