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Organic
Beer/Wine
Fusion
Vegan restaurant featuring scratch-made, modern plant-based cuisine. The multi-cultural menu includes raw and gluten-free options, vegan cheeses and handmade desserts. All beer and wine are vegan. Sources local, seasonal, and organic ingredients. Open Wed-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm, Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sun 5:00pm-9:00pm. Closed Mon-Tue.
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165 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, North Carolina, USA, 28801
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Added by cringer on 19 Aug 2011
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264 Reviews
First Review by AnnieG
nhamilton
Points +16
Zero Stars - Edit
Bad vegans. WAAAY overpriced for mediocre food. Unbelievably pretentious.
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CaitlinBohner
Points +42
Great Service, Bad Food - Edit
The service was excellent! Food came out very quick. We got the cauliflower, brussels and ravioli. They started out ok, and got worse as each dish came out. I come from Austin, TX (one of the vegan food mecas) so maybe in comparison to places around Asheville, this place is great. But the taste was meh.
Read morePros: All vegan all day. Very nice staff.
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bamanana
Points +86
Never disappoints - Edit
The cheese plate was phenomenal. Friendly helpful staff. Welcoming atmosphere. Always on our itinerary when traveling south.
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mckenziegilbert
Points +84
Obsessed! - Edit
Went here with my partner months ago and we still regularly talk about how good this food was. Went for a special birthday dinner and it absolutely did not disappoint! The dishes are a little small, but it's so delicate and filling that you don't want to gorge yourself. We got an appetizer, separate entrees, and shared dessert and left feeling full and satisfied. It was a little pricey, but worth every penny. Try the nice cream trio!
Read morePros: Delicious!!, Unique flavor combos, Very fresh
Cons: Smaller dishes, Pricier
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Supermarette
Points +38
Amazing! - Edit
My husband and I were blown away by the food and the impressive flavors created all with plants.
Read moreThe flavor combinations were incredible. We shared two small plates - the toast (with delicious edamame butter) and grilled beet small plates. Our mains were also delicious - tempeh chili con queso and bok choy tofu ramen.
Our server was friendly and fun, and just the right amount of attentive. We would definitely come back here - even my meat-eating husband said this was the best meal he had during our entire week in Asheville and I agree!
Pros: Delicious, great atmosphere, organic wines
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TallulahKateDuffin
Points +316
Pure Plant Power - Edit
Colleen our server was super friendly and attentive. The food was delicious , packed with flavour. Loved the Creme Brûlée , and the cheese platter was divine!
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Cheetos
Points +159
Excellent food and experience - Edit
From the moment we arrived our experience was excellent. Staff and patrons were socially distanced and our table was thoroughly cleaned before we were waved to come inside. The cheese plate is the best vegan cheese I have ever eaten. This is the gold standard of what a vegan restaurant can achieve.
Read morePros: 100% Vegan Options , Delicious cheeses made in-house , Great desserts and homemade vegan ice creams
Cons: No more room in my belly
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ErinSchumacher
Points +18
Best Meal Ever - Edit
New vegans who absolutely loved each item ordered, friendly staff, and great vibe. The bar has been set very high.
Read morePros: All vegan, Variety of menu, Great service
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mom2mnem
Points +87
High class plant-based food! - Edit
We loved everything about this experience! The environment was lovely and felt like a fine dining experience. The food was out of this world good! We opted for the cheese plate and 4 of the small plates to get as much variety as we could. Not one thing disappointed!
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tedword
Points +322
Food was amazing but the other metrics could use some work. - Edit
First of all the food was amazing and I had no complaints there. My first complaint is that the bathroom has only this weird red lighting that makes you feel like you are in some haunted house or something.... not sure what they are going for there since it’s incredibly hard to see anything and when you walk out it is hard to adjust to the lighting and gave me a headache. I also watched a nice couple come in who said the person on phone said they could just walk in and dine but they ended up being full and reservations were an hour or two out so they left disappointed with a non sincere apology about it.
Read morePros: The food was delish.
Cons: Weird AF bathroom lighting., Not the best customer service.
mom2mnem
The lighting was definitely weird in the bathroom, but I would not take a star away from this place just for that - the food was out of this world good! Couldn't recommend it enough!
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rkmcconkey
Points +126
Wow!! - Edit
Everything was 10/10. We loved the ravioli, beets, drinks, black our dessert and of course the cheese plate!
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MarleneMoritz
Points +46
Delicious - Edit
We love the food here. The cheese plate is one of our favorites. We have tried everything on the menu and have never been disappointed.
Read morePros: Vegan
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TealAnchor
Points +16
Holy shi......... - Edit
My fiance and I had the cheese board, ravioli, cauliflower, tofu panang, blonde, and creme brulee! Have you ever had an orgasm in your mouth? Eat at this restaurant and you will orgasm for the entire meal! Literally the best meal we've ever had.
Read morePros: Unbelievable!, So many options
Cons: There aren't any.
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AlyEli
Points +66
So Good!! - Edit
We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at plant. The beet salad was to die for. Extremely flavorful food all around. You’ll want to make a reservation because they have a very small dining room. Went with non-vegans and they also loved it.
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miairizarry
Points +52
Wow - Edit
We did it all: wine, appetizer, two meals, and dessert. I can tell you, there’s not a bad thing on the menu. The service was great, the inside was intimate and sophisticated. Seriously food was orgasmic. We made a reservation far in advance though it’s popular and seating is limited with covid. Must try!
Read morePros: All vegan , Not a bad thing on the menu , Upscale, sophisticated, romantic
Cons: Limited seating (covid), make a reservation
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RunsOnPlantz
Points +244
Amazing Vegan Magic - Edit
Plant is definitely one of our favorite experiences. Everything we have tried has been amazing and magical. The cheese platter is an absolute must. We have also tried and loved the mushroom and grits, the ravioli, and the queso seitan (vegan sorcery at its best!), and several of the desserts. They also have a great drink menu with exquisite French wines and champagne. We loved it so much our first visit, we made double reservations this time around.
Read morePros: Everything
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deek
Points +46
Expected way more - Edit
They were super busy and managed to fit us in late late in the evening. We were very thankful for that! We’ve travelled a lot throughout the country and have had plenty of vegan food all over and for the price this place wasn’t worth it. We were sitting outside, COVID, and the table was slanted so our drinks kept sliding 😣 The raw lasagna was basically a stacked sliced veggie salad for $18. A bit much. My Masala Uttapam was good, but nothing to brag about. We came here because of the great reviews, but won’t be back.
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juhamikkola
Points +30
Terrible - Edit
They cancelled our reservation 30 minutes before seating with no alternatives offered after we had already driven to the city. Terrible customer service. Please avoid and go to vegan restaurants that value their customers.
Read moreCons: Terrible customer service.
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Seanwaring
Points +18
Plant Is Amazing! - Edit
Hands-down the best vegan dining in the area! Fine vegan dining in a casual atmosphere. Go there. Eat. You will love it!
Read morePros: Everything is vegan., Staff is wonderful., Food is amazingly delicious!
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Karlsjack
Points +18
Favorite restaurant in AVL - Edit
The staff is always so sweet and friendly. The food is orgasmic every single time. The drinks are consistantly well made. If you don't try the cheese plate, you're not living...
Read morePros: 100 percent vegano, Cost effcient, Quality food!
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bgideon
Points +23
Delicious meal! - Edit
We are visiting Asheville and ordered takeout from Plant. It was absolutely delicious. I had the curry and my wife had the portobello mushroom dinner. The ingredients were fresh. The flavors were spectacular. I highly recommend Plant!
Read morePros: Lots of veggie options, Fresh
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meghan2017
Points +177
My favorite for special occasions - Edit
Plant is incredible food! Absolutely worth it. The ravioli small dish is one of my favs and the blondie is my fav dessert! I had a wedding-celebration lunch for my family here and Plant rented out the entire restaurant to us for lunch, they did a beautiful job and my meat-eating family still talks about how good the food was.
Read morePros: All vegan, Good customer service, Owner is a really nice person
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simplyilly
Points +23
Amazing - Edit
Great service and vibe. Ordered the mushroom steak and blondie for dessert. Loved everything!
Read morePros: A lot of options
Cons: Limited outdoor seating bc of covid
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matthewpdonohue
Points +29
Tasty! - Edit
Lots of tasty vegan options for dinner! Loved all of the ethnic flavors!
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artnveg
Points +120
Deserves all the accolades - Edit
Every amazing thing you've heard about Plant is true: the food, the atmosphere, the service, all top notch. These were the most beautiful plates of food I've ever seen and the flavors were so complex and delicious. This is definitely "fine dining" so a higher price than nearby options, but considering what you get the prices are incredibly reasonable. I got a large entree, signature cocktail, and desert for around $35. Once you start adding more people and more plates things can get expensive, but it is worth it. They also have their own parking lot so you don't have to get street parking like other places in the city. Reservations are definitely recommended since the place is small and fills up quickly.
Read morePros: Exceptional food, reasonable fine dining, free parking
Cons: fills up quickly, reservations recommended
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gwstovall
Points +26
Can’t Say Enough Good Things - Edit
My husband and I were passing through Asheville just for the night and I had been trying to find somewhere to eat. I came across Plant’s website. Love the fact that the whole menu is plant based.
Read moreWe ordered the crispy potatoes and ravioli to start. The order of potatoes was much larger than I expected, but that’s a good thing. They were really crispy and buttery. The ravioli was delicious! You could really taste the earthy cremini mushrooms in the filling.
I ordered the curry for dinner and my husband the seitan chile con queso.
Mine was really tasty and I love the sauce on it. I wish there was just a little more tofu and a little less veggies. His dish was amazing! A little on the spicy side, but so good! Of course we had to try dessert.
We got the crème brûlée and the carrot cake. The crème brûlée was more like a flan, but we didn’t care. It was still delicious. The carrot cake was also really good. Cream cheese frosting rich and creamy.
The next day, we headed out of town and my husband realized he had left his credit card at the restaurant. We were miles away and no way of going back to get it. I called and left a message and received a return call. They offered to mail the card to our house, hundreds of miles away, and it was in the mail when we returned home.
Such great customer service and terrific food! With two cocktails, two apps, two meals and two desserts, we made it out just over $100 with tip. Where we’re from, that was a really good meal for that price!
Pros: Incredible food, Takes reservations , Reasonably priced
Cons: Parking is limited , Restaurant is small
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MarcoMonge
Points +18
Amazing describes it all! - Edit
Perfect cozy small place but still with very spacious seating. Hannah was amazing. Master of her craft indeed! Hands down the best "Old Fashioned" I've ever been made. Knows the menu and makes recommendations. I had the Curry dish and it was incredibly delicious. In my opinion, hands down the best plant based restaurant with a low key atmosphere. Incredible. Thanks Hannah!
Read morePros: All vegan options
Cons: None
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