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Zambra

85 W Walnut St, Asheville, NC 28801 (Downtown Asheville)
(828) 232-1060
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Ranked #14 of 403 restaurants in Asheville
Price range: $10 - $30
Cuisines: Tapas
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert, Private Dining
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighborhood: Downtown Asheville
Cross street: Haywood Street
Description: Zambra is a gypsy dance of celebration, Arabic for 'flute', a wild bird, flamenco danced at a family gathering, a Moorish festival. Zambra is a group of talented people in Asheville, NC creating a feast for the senses. We create contemporary twists on the food of Spain and North Africa, and serve hundreds of wines from the land of the sun, the Iberian peninsula and all over the world. Zambra is a tapas bar and restaurant in downtown Asheville!
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Park City
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29 reviews 29 reviews
19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

An incrediby diverse offering of both food and wine. The ambience is equally impressive. The service, like most restaurants in Asheville, is relaxed and casual. The price point is very affordable.

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See 5 more reviews by DlorinandParkCity for Asheville
Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

We enjoyed our tapas but the price can catch up with you quick! The wine and food menu is good but our waiter seemed distracted. Beware, they close early during the week!

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See 3 more reviews by Crystal L for Asheville
Sarasota, Florida
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2013

Please, oh please, don't be in a rush when dining @ Zambra's. I've had dinner there maybe a dozen times and it's always a pleasure. The tapas plates are generous and fun for sharing. The menu has more variety than other tapas restaurants I've visited. Extensive wine list and the martinis are a delight. The pomegranite cosmos is a personal... More

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See 3 more reviews by betsypinkhouse for Asheville
Nashville, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

Loved this place. A reccomendation made to us from our B&B hosts TAG and Ginger of Asheville Seasons. Excellent food and such a cool vibe inside. Spent extra time at the bar after dinner to enjoy some live music! A must when you are in Asheville! can't wait to dine here again.

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See 3 more reviews by GinMalta for Asheville
Carrboro, North Carolina
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33 reviews 33 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Zambra is a tapas restaurant. We dined there on the recommendation of our B&B host. The food had the potential to be good, but poor service got in the way. You allow for inattentive service when a restaurant running at full capacity, but the night we visited the restaurant was less than half full. We selected 4 small plates, including... More

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Saint Louis, Missouri
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28 reviews 28 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2013

Great location, right downtown and a really unique atmosphere inside. Almost feels like a hobbit house! Good menu of small plates (tapas style) which are great for sharing. Nice bar if you just want to grab a drink and appetizer. Ate here twice on our last visit to Asheville.

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Daniels
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8 reviews 8 reviews
3 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great tapas and atmosphere!! LARGE selection. Chose about 8-10 different tapas. Loved the sangria with a touch of cinnamon. Didn't have room to try the desserts. Maybe next time. I will definitely visit again!

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See 3 more reviews by Linda O for Asheville
Ellicott City, Maryland
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10 reviews 10 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

Great variety of small plates and a superb wine list. Good atmosphere, but a bit noisy. Loved the oysters with Bloody Mary gelee

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See 2 more reviews by JoanneLocke for Asheville
Houston, TX
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10 reviews 10 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Prior to our visit to Asheville, I had looked up places to eat on restaurant.com and stumbled upon this place. The menu looked amazing and the place also had really good reviews. With the restaurant.com voucher, we received $25 off our bill. We made reservations for the place on opentable.com. The place was very busy for a Monday night and... More

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See 3 more reviews by doshivk for Asheville
London, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2013

We ate here twice on a weekend trip, as we liked it so much We tried a eight different dishes and all were very good indeed

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