Reserve now:
Grovewood CafeReservations
Restaurant Reviews List >
Asheville / W. North Carolina Restaurant Reviews >
Asheville Restaurant Reviews >
Asheville Restaurant Reviews >
Southern Restaurant Reviews
Grovewood Cafe Reviews List
Grovewood Cafe
Located adjacent to the historic Grove Park Inn and nestled in an enclave of shops and museums, The Grovewood Cafe offers the finest in regional and continental cuisine. The Grovewood Cafe has served up delicious Southern recipes in the mountains of Western North Carolina for over 17 years. Fresh salads, homemade soups and flavorful seasonally changing dishes showcase both the talents of the chef and the remarkable locally available produce and meats. We offer vegetarian dishes and also have a children"s menu for our youngest guests.
We offer both indoor dining and a seasonal outdoor patio.
We would love to see you for your special occasions, every day lunch or dinner, and welcome large parties and banquets.
We offer all variety of spirits and we are sure that we can find the proper libation to whet your whistle.
See more Grovewood Cafe details
38 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 38 reviews
5 stars
(21)
4 stars
(11)
3 stars
(3)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
Filter Reviews By:
Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(15)
- neighborhood gem(14)
- great for lunch(10)
- romantic(10)
- special occasion(10)
- great for outdoor dining(7)
Grovewood Cafe Reviews List
Review 1 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
great potential.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We have dined at this restaurant on several occassions over many years and it has always failed to be a stellar food occassion. However the food is good, as is the service and the atmosphere is wonderful for having a social meal with a lot of conversation.
We had six people on this occassion and among us we tried their chopped pork, trout, and steak plus a couple of their salads. Everyone remarked that the food was ok but not a draw. Each of those having the pork remarked that it had been over refidgerated and had both the taste and texture of being rewarmed. The fish was tasty but over done. The steak was an expensive cut but did not justify the price. If you are ok with average food, and just want to chat, this is ok"
We had six people on this occassion and among us we tried their chopped pork, trout, and steak plus a couple of their salads. Everyone remarked that the food was ok but not a draw. Each of those having the pork remarked that it had been over refidgerated and had both the taste and texture of being rewarmed. The fish was tasty but over done. The steak was an expensive cut but did not justify the price. If you are ok with average food, and just want to chat, this is ok"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 2 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not Up to Expectations
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We ate at the Grovewood Cafe on Mothers Day. The food was a little expensive, but ok. We had a bad experience with the service. We waited ten minutes at the table before being recognized by the wait staff. We ended up busing our own table to clear it for the dessert buffet. Our biggest challenge was whether to take the pile of dishes back to the kitchen or leave them on an empty table near by. All in all - an interesting - but not positive Mother's Day experience."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 3 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
They did Mother's Day right!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We went to the Grovewood Cafe for the first time for Mother's Day lunch. Everything was perfect! The menu, the waitstaff, the atmosphere - it was all done excellently well."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 4 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth a try - lunch or dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food well prepared. Concise menu. Home baked breads wonderful."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2011
Special Features: great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, great for lunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 5 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good alternative to Hrove
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Good alternative to Hrove Park Inn dining."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2005
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 6 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Super food for reasonable
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Super food for reasonable prices! Kitchen and server were very accommodating to my food requests. I noticed that a different dish featured seasonal morel mushrooms, and I asked whether they could include some morels in the vegetarian platter that I ordered. They had no problem with this, and the morels were great. You can get a meal at the Grove Park Inn restaurants for $50-75, or get equally good (maybe better) food at the Grovewood Inn right next door -- not a difficult choice. And if you’re in downtown Asheville, it’s worth the drive to enjoy the scenery here 15 minutes away."
Dined on 04/22/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 7 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
My 13 year old children and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My 13 year old children and I very much enjoyed the Grovewood Cafe. After a long day of traveling and a sporting event it was a welcoming change to be able to relax, eat great food and be taken care of in a casual setting. The warm homemade breads did not last long
in the basket. We enjoyed the cheese sampler to share but it was the only appitizer on the menue to share. Our entres were very flavorful and my children commented that they were just the right portions. We tried two of the desserts which were very good as well.
My husband was late joining us and the staff was very accomedating. The service was friendly and helpful. We look forward to returning to Asheville and the Grovewood Cafe."
in the basket. We enjoyed the cheese sampler to share but it was the only appitizer on the menue to share. Our entres were very flavorful and my children commented that they were just the right portions. We tried two of the desserts which were very good as well.
My husband was late joining us and the staff was very accomedating. The service was friendly and helpful. We look forward to returning to Asheville and the Grovewood Cafe."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 8 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We were tucked in a back room,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We were tucked in a back room, very quiet but the staff was still attentive, if a bit snooty. The portions were very small, even for lunch and we left still feeling hungry enough to have dessert at another restaurant downtown. My sliders were tasty, however the omelette my significant other had was thin and the ingredients were not properly cooked within the egg, just quickly blanched and tossed in, very unsatisfying."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 9 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was outstanding. Wait staff made us feel at home and like they knew us. Had been there for lunch before but not dinner. Very nice and they acknowledged the birthday we were celebrating."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 10 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was amazing and so
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"The food was amazing and so scrumptous, we will revisiting this little gem."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2007
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 11 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a stop when we stay
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Always a stop when we stay next door at the Grove Park Inn!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, scenic view
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 12 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
We came to the Grovewood with
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We came to the Grovewood with high expectations. These were not met. Food was average, at best. While menu descriptions were appealing, the execution was disappointing. Service was slow and unexceptional. A light lunch should not take 30 minutes prep time."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2013
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 13 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A winner, as always
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always, a very good dining experience. Attention to detail in all areas, highest quality food and presentation, solid wine list, delightful staff. This is a gem, and much better than any of the dining experiences next door in the Grove Park Inn itself. We have had fine lunch, dinner, and brunch here. Go!"
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 14 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
An excellent answer for dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"An excellent answer for dinner out and away from the Grove Park Inn...right across the street, yet world's apart in atmosphere....cozy, intimate, yet energetic, friendly, warm and delicious! It was snowy and cold the night we walked in but were met with a welcome smile and pleasingly small, yet diverse menu. Our selections included a beef filet that was perfectly prepared and a chicken dish. We were very pleased with the food, prices and atmosphere. Will return!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
+1point
1of 1voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 15 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good filet dry meat loaf
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was very good except the meat loaf was very dry... No gravy or sauce... When I asked if they has ketchup they came back and said no... Never heard of a restaurant not having ketchup"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Review 16 for Grovewood Cafe
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Charming, tasty, quiet.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A wonderful surprise - the building is next to the Grovewood Gallery, so it's in the midst of a sculpture garden. The brunch menu was quite varied, and the portions were just the right size. The little biscuits with caraway seeds were delightful. You do need to drive into and thru the Grove Park Inn to get there - our GPS was very confused, but the parking attendant was very helpful."
Dined on 01/27/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch
Share:
0points
0of 0voted this as helpful.
Thank you! You have successfully submitted a comment for this review.
Ratings-Only Reviews for Grovewood Cafe
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.7
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate