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The Market Place Restaurant Reviews List

The Market Place Restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Asheville, The Market Place Restaurant specializes in handcrafted cuisine from seasonal, local ingredients, many of which come from within a 100 mile radius of Asheville. Bringing you the local harvest since 1979. Serving Dinner from 5:30pm, Mon. through Sat. in our newly renovated restaurant. Our classic American lounge serves local brews and handmade cocktails and is open until.
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187 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
(187 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 187 reviews
5 stars
(109)
4 stars
(56)
3 stars
(19)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food 
4.5 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.5 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(138)
  • special occasion(105)
  • romantic(89)
  • neighborhood gem(63)
  • notable wine list(58)
  • good for groups(43)
The Market Place Restaurant Reviews List
Review 1 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

exceptional wait staff

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Dined on 5/22/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was wonderful but the wait staff was exceptional. Great place to celebrate."
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 2 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

SouthernFoodie

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This is our second time to go to this outstanding restaurant. They are one of the first in the area to utilize area farms for the freshest meats and produce. They have small plates and large plates which I personally love. We shared a small plate of mussels which were wonderful and then a lamb parpadalle dish that will knock off your socks. Their mac and cheese small dish is also outstanding. Another member of our party had a beef dish which they said was incredibly good. No room for desserts so can't tell you how they are."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 3 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Disconnect

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Dined on 5/17/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We were looking for ramps. I ordered the lamb with ramp puree. The dish was delivered with quail. I showed Matthew the meat off a quail leg and suggested he talk to the chef. Matthew returned to the table to inform me that the chef had served me lamb, not quail. I'm either dealing with 2 morons or I'm one. I stir through the dish and asked my wife, "Is this lamb?" I was assured, "No, that is poultry." It was quail. I know quail and I know lamb. The dish was delicious but too much pot smoking. If you have food allergies, be careful at this restaurant. The food is wonderful, but there may be too much pot smoking going on if you want what you order. Don't get me wrong, I go there every time I'm in Asheville and will go back next time."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, romantic, scenic view, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 4 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of the best

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Dined on 5/16/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Market Place would be outstanding in any location. Adding to the pleasure is Denise, a waitress whose title should be Dinner Director -- one of a kind and a super professional."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

food super...service not so much

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The food was perfect. I was entertaining two old and specal friends who are used to fine dining. They were
not disappointed. The service was lackluster at best. Our waitress all but ignored us.
The atmosphere is quiet and so we could catch up and talk easily. That was one reason I chose
Marketplace.
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Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 6 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Best in Asheville

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Dined on 5/15/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent,creative food with friendly attentive service. Modern decor with tables comfortably spaced."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 7 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Nice diner

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Dined on 5/10/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The best Wine we had tasted for a while, the fish was delicious, the meat a little to cooked."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 8 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great all around!!!

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great service, food and ambience! This place has now become one of my favorite places in Asheville!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 9 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

another good experience

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Dined on 5/09/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Not our first meal at The Market Place, and we continue to find the food consistently fresh, interesting and wonderfully prepared. . Yummy cockatils, too! Love the atmosphere and jazz. The pace of the service to place our dinner order could have been accelerated, but when we made our concerns known to the server, we enjoyed exceptional attention for the rest of the delightful evening."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Not what I expected

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was in Ashevile for Mother's Day weekend. I decided to go eat at The Market Place. I saw the online menu and that the prices were reasonable and they had a lot to chose from on the menu. Price was not an issue. The small portion served was the main issue. My husband had a tiny piece of fish with an even smaller portion of potato au-gratin. My daughter's Mac & cheese had ham & broccoli on it-the waitress didn't tell us that before hand. my daughter couldn't eat her food. We had to get my daughter something to eat on your way back from the restaurant. Not kid-friendly either.
I wouldn't recommend it to anyone."
Dined on 5/11/2013
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Review 11 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A new favorite!

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food was outstanding. It has a similar concept to Table (locally sourced food vendors), but I thought the food at Market Place was better and the service much more friendly. Everyone MUST order the mac and cheese. It is absolutely the best I have ever had and everyone at the table agreed. We went on a Friday night and they had live music (solo musician), which we found enjoyable. The atmosphere is fairly urban and trendy, but I think any age of diner would be comfortable here. The menu isn't huge, but we found everything ordered to be amazing. I think I will go back for the mac and cheese alone."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 12 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Market Place

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Dined on 5/11/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had not been to MP for about three years. We went prior to the Asheville Symphony concert and were able to enjoy a leisurely and delicious meal, yet still got out in plenty of time to get to the concert."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food, service, presentation all were outstanding. Highly recommend this place and will go back when next in Asheville."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Market Place---a new favorite!

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We found the Market Place on line and decided to give it a try for someplace different for us in downtown Asheville. There is a relatively new owner/chef who is very young, and he has done an excellent job. The decor is very chic and upscale, the food was outstanding, as was our server who made our experience all the more pleasurable. Our only criticism is that the menu is somewhat limited. However, we love that all of the food items are purchased locally. We'll be back!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 15 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Foodie colleagues

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had some out of town foodie guests and was very thoughtful about which restaurant I chose. They were not disappointed! Lovely meal, staff did not pester us, service was timely. We ordered a drink that they had never made and did not have the correct ingredients, but they looked up the recipe, improvised and it was just great."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Anniversary Dinner

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Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We went to Marketplace for our 31st wedding anniversary. Started at the bar (of course) where we were greeted by a very friendly bartender who promptly told us the specials and delivered an extensive wine list. We had with our beer their home made pickle appetizer which I have to say was right tasty especially the bread and butter ones.
Hostess seated us promptly and Server came to us right after. The only negative was she forgot the bring the bread until after the meal arrived and she apologized for her mistake. Food was wonderfully prepared (I had pork chop wife had steak) and the sides quite tasty. Our server made sure our water did not make it down the glass half way and was pleasant in doing so. Overall a really good night."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 17 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

A bit too fancy

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Dined on 4/30/2013
Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"By which I mean too many ingredients and flavors. I ordered the lamb on arugula with mushrooms garlic tomatoes but very salty and difficult to separate the flavors. Spouse had roast quail which he really enjoyed. Large group came in while we were there which put the noise level up. We enjoyed the visit but not in a hurry to return."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 18 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Me and my husband have been

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Me and my husband have been there 2 years ago and didn't like it, but reading high reviews I decided to give it another try – nothing changed. It isn't that the food is bad and just simply not good enough. There wasn't even one idem that was prepared the way it should be: the Vinaigrette dressing was out of balance, the cheese plate had not even one memorable cheese... I wouldn't go back nor recommend it to any body."
Dined on 04/26/2013
 2011
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Review 19 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great restaurant good food

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Great restaurant good food . Farm to table, everything was very fresh
and good.
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Dined on 04/25/2013
 2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Delicious food - always a

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Delicious food - always a great place to bring out of town guests to show off Asheville!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Go, it's so worth it!!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Awesome food and great service!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was excellent only one

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was excellent only one mediocre dish, Papardella... it was tasteless. Other three (3) entree's, all appetizers & deserts were Superb. perhaps the bad choice was on me ! GREAT service, we were there for 5 hours no rushing us...We had not been there in 2 years, definitely would go back..
Thanks,
ron
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Dined on 04/20/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent, fresh, inventive

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent, fresh, inventive food, at a good price. Spectacular service. An Asheville favorite!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Happiness defined.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Exceptional! Go eat there and enjoy!!!"
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 25 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food and service.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Excellent food and service. Hip, tasteful, edgy ambiance, though a bit dark (hard to see the food on one's plate). The food and service were first rate, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal."
Dined on 04/08/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 26 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a wonderful meal at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a wonderful meal at The Market Place while visiting Asheville for the weekend. We loved that almost all items on the menu were marked as coming from within 100 miles of Asheville. The chef then used these ingredients in creative ways without sacrificing the essence of the seasonal flavors. Notable were a small plate of Brussels sprouts with lardons and a squash puree, as well as a house-made pate and an entree of spring pea risotto. Waitstaff was attentive and knowledgeable without being intrusive. The bartender created a fabulous drink for us when we asked about a particular liquor. This was a really memorable experience and we're glad we found the Market Place!"
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 27 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Food was great, the pork chop

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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Quiet
Quiet
"Food was great, the pork chop was so tender you could cut with a fork. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good time and great food."
Dined on 04/06/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 28 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good experience on all levels.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good experience on all levels. Much better experience than our last visit (different owner)."
Dined on 04/05/2013
 2012
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Review 29 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

No better than an average resturant

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
"A limited menu with average results. Not worth a second visit."
Dined on 04/03/2013
 2011
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Review 30 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fantastic first visit

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This was our first time at The Market Place. It is in a great place and even though we didn't sit on the patio, we will try it when the weather warms up. The food was fantastic and unique, which is tough to do in the competitive Asheville market. We especially loved the edamame and the pea risotto. And the service was blue ribbon. Several servers brought over different items, and each of them was great - detail-oriented and very nice. Robertino was our server and we truly enjoyed him. Very nice young man, smiling, happy, informed and just an overall good soul. Glad you are on OpenTable or we may not have made our way to you. Thank you and we will be back!"
Dined on 04/02/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 31 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I sat at the bar and the bartender

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I sat at the bar and the bartender was very knowledgeable about the menu and the wine list. The live music is wonderful. It was a great find and I will definitely be back."
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 32 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Superb and very well informed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Superb and very well informed staff, the food exceptional as well as resonably priced. The total experience continues to make the Market Place one of Ashevilles best. If you are visiting, make reservations, and do not miss this one."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2007
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic
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Review 33 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our first experience there

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our first experience there and we will definitely return when we are in Asheville. There were four of us and we all had different menu items. Everything was ourstanding. Menu was very creative and presentation was great."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 34 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Enjoyable time with friends.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Enjoyable time with friends. Food was beautifully presented and delicious. Many items are presented as small plates; the potions could have been larger. I chose several; one was the delicious potato gnocchi, but I went away hungry. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly. He could have been more attentive. Empty plates he sat in front of us too long, one diner never got the tea she requested, and we had to ask for additional bread. Overall it was a pleasant experience that had room for improvement."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 35 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

This restaurant has good food

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"This restaurant has good food but did not allow substitutions (another vegetable for the starch which I don't eat due to diet restrictions).
The portions were small and with the minimal amount of meat and tiny dollop of vegetable, I left hungry.
The waiter seemed more concerned with the chef's feelings than advocating for the customer.
It all added up to an unpleasant experience.
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Dined on 03/27/2013
 2009
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Review 36 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

It doesn't get much better!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"It was the most outstanding wine dinner in the history of Asheville, North Carolina!"
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 37 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our dinner was another superb

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our dinner was another superb experience at The Market Place. We are locals, and this is one of our very favorite out of a number of excellent restaurants in this city. The food is always delicious, beautifully presented, and the wine list offers a lot of interesting choices. We especially love Chef Dissen's commitment to "farm to table" cuisine and his support of local vendors."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Market Place is a MUST!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Chef William is outstanding. A truly excellent dining experience."
Dined on 03/27/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 39 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Every dish served was DELICIOUS!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Every dish served was DELICIOUS! Would highly recommend this restaurant!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2008
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 40 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Pear/blue cheese salad was

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Pear/blue cheese salad was outstanding.loved the music and relaxed atmosphere"
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 41 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great food and service. Grey

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great food and service. Grey hounds drink was excellent. Best bread pudding ever."
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2010
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Review 42 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and aervice were

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The food and aervice were excellent. The music of Ben Hovey was superb, and made the evening even more special."
Dined on 03/21/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 43 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Four of us had dinner here

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Four of us had dinner here and were very impressed. The food is fresh and interesting and surprisingly inexpensive. The wine list was appealing and the decor was made for Asheville: high quality, artistic craftsmanship and comfortable. It was so nice to find a place where you could carry on a conversation too. Our waiter was helpful and then disappeared only to reappear at the perfect times. Try the papardelle and the pear and blue cheese small plate. Both were wonderful."
Dined on 03/20/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 44 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Took my wife to dinner at

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Took my wife to dinner at the Market Place and she was very happy about. The duck dumplings were exquisite and loved both the quail and the sirloin steak. Will be back when we visit Asheville again!"
Dined on 03/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 45 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We've eaten at the Market

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We've eaten at the Market Place now and then for 16 or 17 years. We like the modern menu and the innovative food offerings. I would say that, while it was quite good a decade or so ago, it is even better now. The bar at the entrance is attractive and quite the crowd pleaser.
My straight up Bombay Sapphire martini was excellent."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 46 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Magnificent!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had an absolutely incredible time at The Market Place. We we're visiting Asheville, NC and this restaurant came highly recommended. It did not disappoint. The food was off the charts delicious. The restaurant was beautifully decorated. They had a great wine list, and our server was wonderful. She knew the menu, she recommended wines based on our entree choices, she gave us a little history lesson on the restaurant and their "farm to table" approach to their menu. We loved her! If you are ever in Asheville, this place is a must for dinner! You will not regret it!"
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 47 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was amazing...ambiance,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Everything was amazing...ambiance, food, wine, service. Very reasonably priced for the style and quality. Great place for a special occasion, but a good bar to sit at for a drink and small plate."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 48 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good Food, But A Little Noisy

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food was delicious, but the service was a little slow and the ambience was a little noisy. We were so close to the table next to us that it was hard to hear each other over their conversation. Also, we shouldn't have to ask for bread; it should be offered to us automatically."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 49 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Market Place offers exceptional

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The Market Place offers exceptional main course dishes. Everyone at the table was impressed with the creative cuisine and rich combination of flavors.
The menu is divided by small and large plates. I started with the the delicious smoked potato gnocchi "small plate", but take note, the portion is minuscule for the price. You'll empty the dish after a few bites and long for more.
Service was acceptable, but there was a long lull between the first and second course. After waiting for sometime, we had to flag down a waiter to bring us an extra slice of bread.
Overall, the experience was good, and I look forward to a return trip."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 50 for The Market Place Restaurant
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good but not exceptional

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"This was a first-time visit for our group, which was celebrating 3 birthdays. Overall, the food was inventive and tasty, though one person in our party disagreed. He had ordered the pork chop, but sent it back because it was tough and dry. The steak he chose as a replacement was cooked rare, instead of medium-rare, but he didn't want to complain again. Our server was enthusiastic and knowledgeable, and she kindly treated us to complimentary desserts for the birthday bunch. However, service was slower than we would have liked: drinks took a long time to arrive, as did bread after we had been seated, and even then our server forgot to pour olive oil for dipping. The glowing reviews may have led us to expect too much."
Dined on 03/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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