The Bull and Beggar

Chef Josiah McGaughey of Vivian, a James Beard nominee for Best Chef Southeast, wants you to feel at ease at his restaurant: “Vivian is a small cozy home we’d like you to think of as your own,” he says. No surprise, then, that his dish to try is similarly feel-good. “One that’s always a go-to is the steak frites at The Bull and Beggar,” a French-leaning upscale restaurant in the River Arts District.

The Bull and Beggar is decidedly warehouse hip, with brick walls, old wood floors, and high ceilings. The French-inspired menu plays like an upscale steakhouse, and the surf-and-turf theme extends to the mollusks, which include raw oysters and escargot. Their 30-seat nearby spinoff, Baby Bull, now hosts their popular Burger Monday, with deals on fabulous double-patty burgers.

Serving self-proclaimed “European-inspired Appalachian cuisine” like juniper-crusted venison with parsnip and elderberry, The Bull and Beggar is the perfect place to end a day in the red-hot River Arts District, which overlooks the scenic French Broad River. A French-slanted wine list offers more than 125 wines, which includes an array of amari, fortified wines and traditional absinthe service. Raw Bar Happy Hour is held Monday through Saturday from 5-6 pm, which features half-price oysters and clams.

The Bull and Beggar, in the River Arts District, is almost a proper French bistro, but the oysters come largely from North Carolina and the rabbit rillettes are served with Southern piccalilli. Cúrate, from Katie Button, serves up Madrid-worthy tapas—berenjenas la taberna (fried eggplant drizzled with mountain honey) is a must. Button’s Nightbell applies Spanish modernist techniques (she trained at El Bulli) to make intricately delicious small plates.

Splurge a little at dinner at one of the top restaurants in town, such as Cúrate, Chestnut, Limones, Bull & Begger and Corner Kitchen. (You should think about making reservations several days in advance at some of these, which tend to be heavily booked, especially on weekends.) As to where to stay, again it depends on what you like and your budget. Asheville has around 50 B&Bs. It has a growing number of good hotels and inns Downtown.

Baby Bull 1 Roberts St. Baby Bull opened in summer The owners wanted to mirror the great double cheeseburger that their main restaurant, Bull and Beggar see below , used to serve on Burger Mondays. They had the same chef who did the burgers there do the setup on burgers at the Baby Bull spinoff, which are a custom grind of brisket, chuck and shank, with American cheese, mayo, pickles and caramelized onions on a potato bun.

Great for a romantic date night or birthday dinner, The Bull and Beggar in downtown Asheville is an upscale venue with stylish decor and two levels of seating areas. Serving excellent New American fare and offering an extensive wine list, this restaurant may be three-dollar signs but dining at The Bull and Beggar is worth it for the awesome service and even better food. Both reservations and walk-ins are available.

Don’t let the industrial interior fool you, The Bull & Beggar offers plenty of substance AND style. In addition to their rotating menu of French-inspired, Asheville-grown hors d’euvres and entrées, The Bull & Beggar offers a burger-centric menu on Mondays and a full bar. This restaurant is only open Thursday through Monday and takes reservations, so be sure to make a reservation in advance of your weekend trip.

Okay, so the River Arts District isn't exactly known for its fine dining, but The Bull and Beggar is a delicious exception. Their mantra is "European-inspired Appalachian cuisine" and includes menu options ranging from oysters, octopus, venison, and lobster, to bone-in ribeye. Headed there for Sunday Brunch, if you're not feeling breakfast foods, their B&B Double Cheeseburger may be the perfect choice.

The Bull and Beggar – Located in Asheville’s River Arts District, The Bull and Beggar offers New American food and a stellar wine list in what can only be described as a warehouse-chic setting. Beware of crowds (or join in!) on “Burger Mondays,” when the restaurant serves its famous double cheeseburger and fries for just $9.99.

And then for dinner, try Table (I’m obsessed with the Japanese milk bread we ordered as an appetizer), Andaaz for Indian, Bull & Beggar, Huli Sue’s BBQ (their other location is on the Big Island, so they’re legit Hawaiian BBQ – get the Sue’s Huli Chicken), Isa’s French Bistro, and the Red Stag Grill at the Grand Bohemian Hotel.

As yet another trendy destination making the most of the rustic chic look, The Bull and Beggar stands out with its spacious bi-level layout and its impressive wine list. If you’re primarily interested in the food, be prepared for a regularly changing menu featuring everything from classic dry-aged ribeye to fried quail eggs.

It’s no surprise that one of the best high-end restaurants in Asheville that is not remotely stuffy sits tucked into the River Arts District (RAD). RAD is our go-to spot to walk, skate, and bike along the riverwalk and local parks, spy great murals, and shop for local art. Head to this area for date night.

Located in the trendy River Arts District, The Bull & Beggar is a high-end restaurant to take your date!. It offers New American Fare, wine and fancy cocktails in a two-story, rustic environment. This intimate restaurant has tons to choose from, with unique choices and small plates for sharing.

After grabbing a glass of wine at Bottle Riot, head on over to their next-door neighbor, Bull and Beggar. This is some of the finest food in Asheville. You can’t go wrong with anything on their menu and the service is always excellent.

Located in the trendy River Arts District, this French-inspired Asheville restaurant looks unassuming from the exterior but offers some of the best takes on classic French dishes like oysters and steak frites.

The Bull and Beggar is also delicious, although it is not downtown. Other great picks are Chestnut, Nine Mile, and The Lobster Trap. There are so many great restaurants in Asheville though...

The Bull And Beggar is perfect for special occasions and fine dining. If you are a meat lover, this RAD restaurant will speak volumes to you — pun intended with the book bar upfront.

This is definitely not somewhere we would take our kids at 7pm (reservations are recommended). Luckily for us, it was only 5pm and no one else was there, as they had just opened.

For a rather substantial dinner based on classical old world cooking, the Bull and Beggar tucked away next to the Wedge Brewing and Bottle Riot brings haute cuisine to the RAD.

- Rating: 4.1/5 (359 reviews)- Price level: $$$- Address: 37 Paynes Way Ste 007 Asheville, North Carolina - Categories: seafood, cocktail bars, new american- Read more on Yelp

Sit at the counter and order classic dumsum dishes like barbecue pork buns, crispy fried shrimp balls, and shanghai pork dumplings.