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For fantastic views, go to the World Coffee Cafe inside the Flatiron Building at 18 Battery Park Ave (near intersection of Battery and Wall Street) and ask about having your drink upstairs. Someone from the restaurant staff has to escort you up there and operate the elevator. Up there, you will find great views in the whole town. Link: http://www.worldcoffeecafe.com/

The Noodle Shop on Biltmore Ave across from Pack Place. It's always fantastic, and not very expensive. Dinner for two is under $40.

The Sunset Terrace at The Grove Park Inn.  Best steakhouse in town, national award winner, and unmatched beautiful views. Dinner for two $120+  Link: http://groveparkinn.com/

 

Gabrielle's at Richmond Hill. Top-echelon food, wine, and service. Dinner for two $200+ LInk: http://www.richmondhillinn.com/dining...

 

Fig: Small, unpretentious restaurant featuring local ingredients given modern European treatment. Chef Bill Klein trained with Madelaine Kaman, worked in France.  Dinner for two $60+. Located at 18 Brook St. in Biltmore Village.  (828) 277-0889.

 

Table: Small New American Cuisine restaurant on College Street in downtown Asheville. Chef Jacom Sessoms trained in New York, has professional training in pastry. Dinner for two $60+ Link: http://www.tableasheville.com/

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 Savoy: Fine-dining restaurant in North Asheville. Dinner for two $125+ Link: http://www.savoycucina.com/ 

La Caterina: Italian cuisine; pizza. Joseph Lewis, chef. Victor Giancola, owner. Dinner for two $50+ Link: http://www.lacaterina.com/