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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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264 Reviews
First Review by AnnieG
bbradf4
Points +248
Simply top-tier - Edit
Plant is incredible. We went here while on vacation and it was so good that on the way out we made another reservation. Every dish we had was delicious, and we had most of the menu between our two trips. Can’t recommend enough.
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JayVeraSummer
Points +554
Best vegan restaurant of my life - Edit
I visited Plant on a road trip and cannot wait to go back. The morel mushroom appetizer was incredible, as was the cheese plate.
Read morePros: All vegan options , Healthy foods, Gourmet presentation
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AlecWatts
Points +71
Cute and tasty - Edit
Had a wonderful dinner here- many tasty options, some better than others. Sadly the desserts were lacking.
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supremeunlocks
Points +34
Worst food ever 🤮🤮🤮 - Edit
We were looking forward to eating here because of the reviews but I wish we would’ve passed. This place is extremely mediocre. The food was bland and very small portion sizes. We ordered the big plate and it was just that a super big plate with a toddlers size portion of bland food. We ordered the raw lasagna which was nothing more than a small stacked salad. We travel often and have had amazing vegan food across the country...this food lacks taste and originality. The waitress kept trying to make us say the food was good. She asked how we liked our meal and we said it was ok... she said ok like good we said ok Iike ok. Some of the reviews on here are interesting. Anyone who thinks this place is good needs to get out more. I’m only giving this place one star ⭐️ not two. HappyCow forces you to give two to a place that’s not deserving of any.
Read morePros: Atmosphere
Cons: Bland food, Limited menu, Over priced
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XOXO
Points +1832
The place - Edit
This is your one stop to enjoy as you deserve it. Better is you call ahead.
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hannahdare
Points +304
The best! - Edit
Love this place so much! My favorite dish is the fried chicken with mashed potatoes. Desserts are always spot on too. Cannoli is wonderful as well as the ice creams!
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cfreeman01
Points +107
WOW! - Edit
The title to this review should be WOW!
Read moreOr how about AMAZING!
Or SupercalafragalistikexpiallaFANTASTIC!
Let me start with the service. Friendly greeting at the door and exceptional tableside attention. Allison was our server and provided us with a Robb Report (look it up if you don't understand the reference) 5 star experience.
And now the food. WOW....just WOW! A tantalizing mix of styles and flavors. We started with the Crispy Potatoes and the Something Nice Grits. Potatoes were spot on and the salsa verde was the perfect accent. Not many restaurants can get grits right but the Plant chefs pulled it off to perfection. Next was the Cheese plate. The magical flavors of the different cheeses, mixed with the golden beets and bread, was truly innovative and intoxicating. After devouring that we moved on to the Curry. Not as much curry broth as I like but a spectacular flavor. We ended the night with the creme brulee and carrot cake. Did I say WOW? Great portion sizes and jaw dropping flavors.
Vegans and omnivores alike will enjoy everything about Plant. Take a moment to order takeout or schedule a reservation. You will not be disappointed.
Bravo Plant! Bravo.
Pros: Everything!
Cons: If you are seeking vegan junk food or cheap fare,, look elsewhere.
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EaganMNVegan
Points +42
Outstanding Vegan Restaurant - Edit
A gourmet vegan restaurant, what a concept! Fantastic food, friendly service.
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MyGreenTongue
Points +478
Must eat at in Asheville! - Edit
Service was super friendly and the food was plated so beautifully. Each dish was packed with flavor. We would definitely go back.
Read morePros: All vegan
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gabadoodledoo
Points +262
Wow! - Edit
Went here and got a 3 course meal and drinks. Everything was amazing. I recommend the cheese plate if you’ve never had good vegan cheese.
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Jaiprem
Points +196
Amazing vegan food in Asheville - Edit
Since arriving in Asheville, everyone has been telling us to try Plant. So glad we took their advice! The food and service we're amazing. Highly recommend!
Read morePros: The entire menu is vegan!, Food is outstanding., Wonderful service.
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Krystal2009
Points +86
What an amazing experience! - Edit
The food here is so delicious and the service was great. I am so happy I found this place considering vegan food is few and far between in this town. I was surprised to find the flavors in the Seitan Tamale to be Mexican inspired and pretty I point. If you are in Asheville, add this to your trip and you will not regret it.
Read morePros: Delicious, Intimate feeling restaurant , Great quality food
Cons: A bit pricey
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Organichippiechic
Points +23
Extremely Disappointed - Edit
My daughter and I came in June 36th on a Wednesday around 3:30pm. We stood at the front for nearly 7 minutes while two of the wait staff looked over at us and said nothing, also we entire cook staff did the same. We kept reading the sign to make sure it said to wait. Finally a hostess came out from the back and told us since we didn't have reservations we had to sit at the bar. So we did, you were out of Cold brew coffee at 3:30pm on Wednesday. We drove over an Hour just to come back to this this restaurant from a former visit in (April 2019) Our cheese plate was so tiny and we weren't informed that asking for extra bread cost money. The plate is $17 with 4 tiny pieces of bread. I noticed other cheese plates with a lot of cheese and toast. It wasn't the same. We felt so UNWELCOME and there wasn't much communication between waiter and customer. I will NOT BE BACK. My daughter also felt the same way. The food cost ALOT and the seat are Horribly hard and uncomfortable. The staff are NOT FRIENDLY AT ALL. Two visits and disappointed both times. The food was good but the service and seating awful. Asheville had WAY BETTER to offer. (Organic,Vegan)
Read morePros: good food
Cons: awful, hard seating, Unfriendly staff, Pricey for tiny amounts of food
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MartyTrammell
Points +53
Amazing food and memories! - Edit
I love this place! This place was my introduction to classy vegan food in college and still some of the best I've ever had. Plant also reminds me of some wonderful occasions in my life! A first anniversary, meals with visiting family, great dates with my partner, etc. It's a special occasion for sure but not so expensive that it's out of reach for a struggling college kid looking for a really special date. Staff is excellent! Food is excellent! Experience is all around excellent!
Read morePros: Amazing food
Cons: A little pricy
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SamAnthony
Points +1701
Great vegan food - Edit
Asheville's premier vegan restaurant. It's quasi fine dining, which I liked. The food is fine dining quality and presentation, but there weren't stuffy white table cloths.
Read moreWe got the cheese plate (as most people seem to and as you should too) and it was phenomenal. They serve 3 very different cheeses, which was great. One farmers style, one aged, and the other more like a spread. Comes with homemade focaccia, apples, figs, and beets. Great presentation and quality.
We also split an entree - the seitan Chile con queso where the seitan had been subbed for tempeh due to availability. It was amazing. Some of the most flavorful tempeh I've ever had, and my partner went crazy about the tamale as he grew up on them. It's a big dish too.
We had room for dessert, so tried the creme brulee. This was the only negative as it's not actually creme brulee - it's flan. Neither of us like flan, while we like creme brulee. I'd suggest changing the wording of this on the menu so people know what to expect. It wasn't a cheap meal but I felt like the price for quality was reasonable. I come from NYC where this meal would have cost 2x as much.
Pros: Amazing vegan food, Nice atmosphere
Cons: Must reserve in advance or come early
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smjones
Points +35
I got the Van Gogh Burrito - Edit
Food is good, service is great, deep menu. Food just wasn’t mind blowing. They put little flags on the vegan food when they bring it out to you.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options
Cons: Expensive
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Simcha
Points +65
Presentation, Not Substance - Edit
I am a fan of the Brady Bunch. Of plant, not so much. I was very excited when this restaurant opened. It was the first all-vegan restaurant in Asheville, and in the beginning, I liked the food a lot, particularly the brunch (waffles with vegan Caesar salad - that was truly delicious). But something changed over time. I'm not sure what. It was always rather pricey for my budget, but I loved the seitan and wanted to support an all-vegan place. Forward to 2012; I was working nearby and decided to treat myself to lunch. It took a long time for my sandwich to be brought, but I figured I had enough time for dessert. I ordered, but after 10 full minutes of waiting, I had to leave. Forward to 2013. I brought my then-girlfriend here. She ordered risotto and I ordered pepper-crusted seitan. She had maybe two mushrooms in her risotto, and I will never forget the look of OMG this is disgusting! on her face after her second forkful. I offered to switch meals with her; she declined after trying the seitan, which was loaded with salt. Ah ha! That was the flavor I couldn't quite place, I realized. In any case, we told the server that the food was very oily and very salty, we were not happy. She said, "I'm so sorry" and went on her way. I had an acquaintanceship with two of the owners of plant at that time. But with my lunch time frustration and with the salt-and-oil frustration, no remedies at all were offered (beyond a shrug and "I'm sorry.")
Read moreMy now-wife and I actually decided to give plant a try five years later, for Valentine's Day in 2081. My wife is an athlete and she eats a lot; I just enjoy eating in general. We ordered the cheese board, some salad or entrée (I forget which exactly) and then the crème brulee and a piece of chocolate cake. Some of the cheese was very tasty. But plant is all about presentation, not feeding people. The amount of food for the cost of the dinner was extremely high. The crème brulee was the size of a mini-tape for a detective recording device. The cake was OK but I have eaten better (and worse. I can actually make better). Asheville is becoming so gentrified, I guess the cost of plant's food, along with the fruit swirls on the white plates with the chocolate cake, as well as the cost, is suitable for some. But if you're on a budget and enjoy good vegan food, skip this place. Five years did nothing to improve my experience here.
Two stars *only* because this is an all-vegan place.
Pros: It's all vegan, Great for people not on a budget
Cons: Small meals, high cost, Lack of concern for patron dissatisfaction, Still oily/salty
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Shoanavw
Points +69
Delicious and all vegan - Edit
The vegan cheese plate is fantastic!
Read morePros: All vegan
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hadleyj16
Points +83
Excellent - Edit
It really good, all around, go here, I’m too lazy to write a full ass review.
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autumnca
Points +34
We travel to Asheville from Raleigh just to go to Plant - it’s that good! - Edit
Love, Love, Love this restaurant. Food is amazing! The potato appetizer, cold spinach side dish, and portabella entre are out of this world delicious. And, the basil tea is full of flavor.
Read morePros: Complete vegan menu
Cons: Book a table in advance - often booked solid
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francofille
Points +94
A must - Edit
Everything here is great! The owner and staff are lovely! The maitake mushrooms, beet plate, salad, cheese plate, the entrees etc. Be sure to save room for dessert and ask about all the ice cream flavors. Plant is a must if you are looking for great vegan experience in Asheville!
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RovingVegans
Points +553
Ah-amazing - Edit
What can I say about Plant that hasn’t been said yet. This place is seriously amazing- from the decor to the service to the delicious food.
Read moreWe got the lasagna, green curry, and mushroom appetizer. Each dish was better than the next. Even though we were stuffed, we ordered the carrot cake thinking we’ll have a bite and bring the rest home. Needless to say, there was nothing left to bring home. Oh so good.
Pros: Save room for dessert
Cons: It’s a little expensive but so worth it
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JeremyLoeb
Points +54
Best food in town - Edit
Always amazing food - 100 percent vegan
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ilovetoeatveggies
Points +225
Mouthgasims Galore - Edit
Everything here is perfect. EVERYTHING.
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KristenClemens
Points +30
Out of this world good - Edit
This place is unbelievable. Everything is somehow super fresh but also rich and decadent, it’s a perfect balance. HIGHLY recommend the “cheese” plate!!
Read morePros: All vegan!, Super friendly staff, Amazing food
Cons: Small and often crowded, Reservation recommended , “Big” bottles of wine not actually big bottles
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chasinggaia
Points +56
Absolutely Amazing! - Edit
Some of the best food I’ve ever had in my life! I went for my birthday and can’t wait to go again! Every single thing was cooked or baked to perfection, the flavors were exceptional and the dishes were beautiful. I am so happy I decided on Plant for my Birthday!
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malormsby
Points +26
Astonished - Edit
The atmosphere was good and the food was yummy! My first time here was a Saturday date night that couldn’t have been better! I had seitan chili con queso and ice cream with a waffle cookie!
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