The Bull And Beggar - Asheville

We had heard about this place for a couple of years and finally decided to give it a try and we were NOT disappointed! For the first round, we had three different types of oysters, all of which were a perfect 5/5. For the second course, we enjoyed the steak tartare. It came as three large mounds on toasted bread and was incredibly creamy. For the 3rd course we had the heirloom tomato burratta salad. Very fresh. For our entrées, we sampled three different dishes. The Steak Frites was bursting with flavor simply delicious. The fries were also perfect. The Black Cod was like butter, served with a beautiful bean sauce. Lastly, the Crespelle Florentina was unique and tasty. The service was excellent and very attentive. This restaurant will definitely be on our top 10 Asheville list.

Our Farewell dinner in Asheville was at the famous The Bull and the Beggar. Our wait person, Bear made sure that my duck confit was crispy to my obsessive liking! My Partner's pumpkin ricotta and leek pie had flavors that danced off his plate ,right into his mouth. The ambiance was earthy and exquisite . From the moment you walk through the door you just know you're right where you should be.

Visited Asheville from out of area for our anniversary and wanted a nice restaurant to celebrate. We were greeted immediately and seated per our reservation. This location has a nice dark semi-intimate interior although the exterior needs help. There are a couple outdoor tables but would be afraid of the outside noise. Because I am writing this 1.5 months late I can not give details on the food except it was good. The service was ok but not fantastic. What I do want to say is the exterior is terrible. When you want a nice intimate meal with your loved one I was not expecting to drive on a pothole gravel drive past other party beer bars and park under an overpass. Then walk across gravel with water filled potholes due to recent rain. We would not visit this business again unless the exterior was cleaned up.

Enjoyed dining at Bull Beggar twice in one weekend! Loved sitting at the high top window bar seats and received friendly and professional service. Cocktails were exquisitely crafted and definitely different than your average drink. I really enjoyed the Lechoro; (TEQUILA, MEZCAL, LEMON, HONEY, GINGER, TURMERIC). It's a very strong cocktail and I loved it. The salad with blue cheese and GIANT homemade croutons is such a star; I had it a few years ago and knew I had to get it again when I came back. I'm so happy that it's exactly the same except the croutons were much bigger this time around and are not bite sized. Makes it a bit awkward to enjoy in the salad but they're so tasty, salty and crunchy I didn't care and ate them with my hands without shame. The oysters were fresh and luxurious. Called in early right after opening time the next day and ordered the same salad, some appetizers and a dessert to go. Bull Beggar has definitely become a favorite when visiting Asheville; looking forward to coming back again this fall!

The Bull and the Beggar is very hard to find, but well worth the effort. Matthew is an excellent bartender and server. It is a great place for date night. The ambiance is romantic and charming. The food is delicious, though we found the menu limiting. Overall, a high end date night experience.