Writer's Bistro at the Renaissance

What a hidden jewel! There are so many Asheville-based restaurants on OpenTable and I'm on OpenTable for everything. This restaurant was great. Great food and service. No one was there! Two tables and that was it. Certainly his not on the main strip on Broadway, but I recommend doing the stop.

Our dining experience was disappointing for a few reasons. We were informed that there would be a 45-minute wait for our food due to a large table overwhelming the kitchen. Despite this, we decided to stay since we couldn't secure last-minute reservations. We opted for salads to make it easier for the staff, which arrived in a reasonable time. We were then told we could order entrees, which arrived quickly while we were still eating our salads. Unfortunately, the food was cold. When asked if we were satisfied, we expressed our disappointment. A young man, who we later found out was the manager, asked us again before leaving while we were still talking. The food was good when it was warm, and the staff was polite, but they seemed unprepared to run a high-quality dining establishment.

Excellent brunch food was wonderful, and the service was great. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.

The real highlight of this restaurant is the staff, friendly and attentive. If you stayed at the hotel and were looking for a quick place to eat, I could recommend the writer's bistro. The food was nicely plated, but was only average in taste and a little above price.

Interesting menu. Great place for pre/post theatre, as it's right behind the ACT theatre. Foodisdelicious.