The Bull and Beggar

Name: The Bull and Beggar
Address: 37 Paynes Way #007, Asheville, NC, United States, 28801
Telephone: (828) 575-9443
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1419 Reviews

$50 and over

European

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
European, Farm-to-table, Southern
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(828) 575-9443
Website
http://www.thebullandbeggar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Matt Dawes

Location
37 Paynes Way #007, Asheville, NC 28801
Neighborhood
Asheville
Cross street
Lyman
Parking details
Our restaurant is located on the back side of The Wedge Studios building next to The Wedge Brewery. Parking anywhere on Paynes Way is acceptable.
Public transit
ART W1 and W2 to Roberts street.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Butter Lettuce Salad$10.00
Crouton, bleu, herbed buttermilk
Melted Raclette$12.00
Potato, mustard, cornichon
Charred Octopus$14.00
Romesco, green sauce, lima bean
Fatted Duck Liver Parfait*$16.00
Sauternes jelly, brioche, truffle
Beef Tenderloin Tartare*$18.00
Pommes gaufrettes
Poutine$20.00
Cheese curd, lardon, foie, truffle
Seared Foie Gras$24.00
Elderberry honey, pain perdu
Charcuterie de la Maison$24.00
Charcuterie, pickles & co.
Ploughman's Platter$35.00
Charcuterie, cheeses, pre serves, pickles & co.

Raw Bar

Raw bar happy hour. Daily 5-6 half off oysters and clams

Oysters*$3.00
Mignonette
Clams*$2.00
Cucumber ice
Lobster Roll$16.00
Chips, chilis
Peel & Eat Shrimp
- 1/4$8.00
Stone Crab Claw$8.00
Rouille*
Raw Bar Platter*$65.00
Oysters, clams, shrimp, & other fruits of the sea
- Two Tiered$85.00

Vegetables

Fried Broccoli$8.00
Anchovy* mayonnaise
Fried Peppers$8.00
Fennel aigre-doux, crème
Hay Baked Carrots$9.00
Nasturtium pistou, whipped chèvre
Leeks Vinaigrette$10.00
Salted egg yolk*, fine herbes
Ozette Potatoes$10.00
Crème, chive, salmon roe
Pressed Celeriac$12.00
Roquefort, sesame, pecan

Entrees

Curry Crusted Fluke$30.00
Flambeau, spigariello, pistachio
Duck Breast*$30.00
Apple, turnip, caraway
Filet Mignon*$30.00
Madeira sauce, marrow, fries
- Substitute Tartiflette$37.00
Côte de Boeuf*$80.00
34oz. Dry aged bone in ribeye, hôtel butter, pommes parissiene, & choice of a side

Sides & Bites

Pommes Frites$4.00
Sea salt
Salad Leaves$7.00
Parmesan
Eggplant Gratin$9.00
Parmesan
Tartiflette$10.00
Reblochon, lardon
Bread$4.00
Cultured caraway butter
Hushpuppies$6.00
Maple butter
Pork Rinds$5.00
Salt & vineagar
Radishes$6.00
Seaweed butter

What 1,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

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1,419 Reviews

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Fasteddie1
Seattle
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience ! Restaurant was packed but service was perfect. Our server opened a special bottle that I had brought for our anniversary. I had the lamb loin medallions. My wife did the grilled trout. Both were outstanding !!! We will go back again. Cheers !
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DinoA
Western NC
29 reviews
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was outstanding, as usual. While this is our go-to place for special occasions we've come to be fans of Monday burger night as it is a word class burger but with other great options for those who want something else. 2 in the party had wonderful seafood dishes. Drinks and apps were also great, but they always are. Think I have a new favorite with the barrel-aged Old Fashion. We do miss the hush puppies and wish they would return to the app menu (please!)
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal and great service. One of our favorite places doesn’t disappoint.
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victoriam
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 3, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bull & Beggar’s monday night burger is the standard i hold all other burgers to and i have yet to eat anything remotely comparable... i used to come every week, i have moved in and out of town several times over the years, but i eat this soecial every chance i get. everyone who works at B & B is fabulous, and the atmosphere is cozy.
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Aaron
Western NC
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 1, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Awesome dinner!
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Jane
Orlando
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 29, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great selection of appetizers and small plates.
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SherryS
Las Vegas
16 reviews
3.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Exotic menu descriptions. Food was under flavored and over cooked. Not a great culinary adventure.
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JohnB
Western NC
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 28, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I have enjoyed every meal that I've had there. Our server for the last two visits was Sarah and she was friendly, funny, and knowledgeable about the both the dishes and wine.
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catherinel
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were excellent. Everything was prepared wonderfully. We will return
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OpenTable Diner
Charlotte
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wife and I were in Asheville for a long weekend away. Were able to get a late reservation for dinner and ended up getting sat early which was great. Food was amazing. The lamb (not a regular menu item) was outstanding. Drinks and everything else were superb and priced fairly.
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JennyM
Western NC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The four of us shared plates so we could try lots of different things. We got there at 5:30 so we could enjoy the happy hour - oysters. Delicious and b beautifully presented. The halibut, the filet, the beet salad, the butter lettuce salad and creamed spinach were all delicious. Yes, we ate a lot! We did not leave room for dessert, but will be back. As always, the service was perfect. This is a special place.
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BradM
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best steak I've ever had in a restaurant. Excellent service. The price of the steaks was acceptable. The price on the raclette was entirely too much. I felt like it should be in a cardboard boat and purchased at a county fair for $6. Part of eating raclette is the presentation of scraping the cheese off the wheel. It tasted great but the portion was too small too. The portion of the tartiflette is too small also. Otherwise, an excellent meal and excellent service. Will return.
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Foureys
Dallas
51 reviews
vip
2.0
51 reviews
Dined on February 21, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We hadn't been in several years and hoped the parking lot had improved. Why not have one lane in and out that is paved? Oysters were fine. Halibut in poached lobster broth was the saltiest dish I have had in recent memory and the whole dish was off because of it. Lamb shoulder was fine. Menu has been pared down and there weren't many choices. Disappointing.
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RickyN
Western NC
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed our dinner at The Bull and Beggar! Serving sizes were fairly generous, flavors blended exquisitely and prices were very fair. The Charred Octopus was a bit bland and house chips a tad over cooked but tasty. The Halibut with Rutabaga was superb! Service and ambiance were excellent. We will definitely return :)
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AndreAlan
Western NC
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
After we navigated the minefield that serves as the restaurant parking lot, the dining experience started off fine. The happy hour featured a good selection of oysters on special. We then had the octopus in Romesco sauce.The sauce was tasty but the piece of octopus served with it looked like it had been on a starvation diet. The “charcuterie” that followed was also a let down. A pate like rabbit concoction was it’s only saving grace. But the nail in the coffin came as the waiter declared the entree I had come to enjoy, leg of lamb roasted for hours, was taken off their Tuesday evening menu and not available. Why? “The beans to accompany the dish are not cooked to the chefs liking.” WHAT??? So serve me the lamb, forget the friggen beans! “O, no, he won’t allow that.” I left, and this snooty chef can stuff the beans up............
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Macki
Western NC
136 reviews
2.0
136 reviews
Dined on February 17, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We had a nice dinner until we received our bill. At first we didn't notice, but when we went to sign the credit card receipt, we noticed that they had added a 2% "kitchen appreciation" fee to our bill. We feel that this is completely inappropriate for a restaurant to do this, and almost amounts to extortion. We imagine that most diners do not even notice this additional charge. We're not even sure this is legal. We do not think we will return because of this. Of course, it says that you can ask that this fee be removed. So the diner must be inconvenienced having to wait for the staff person to remove the charge and bring the amended bill. We accept that we must tip our server; however, the restaurant should be paying the kitchen staff a living wage and customers should not be expected to supplement their wages. SHAMEFUL.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Atmosphere, food and service all were phenomenal making it a spectacular experience. Waiter new the menu well and every course was better than the next. Would go again in a heartbeat.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Drinks and service were absolutely to die for! As usual!
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AshD
Atlanta Metro
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Server was amazing and steak was incredible and paired well with great wines
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JoeV
Coastal Georgia
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on February 14, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very limited menu
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OpenTable Diner
Atlanta Metro
6 reviews
vip
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 13, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was not good.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
Great food! We normally eat at the bar here. We had table service this time because we were entertaining friends from out of town. Our table server wasn’t good at masking her disinterest in our experience. Not sure if our table service experience was a one-off or a theme, either way we have more fun sitting at the bar here so we’ll continue that and just move larger groups to another venue.
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ChrisC
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unbelievable!!! One word for this place. We have been 6 times and we live an hour and half away. But, every time we are going to Asheville we make sure to book our reservation a week or more in advance. A must. They stay booked. The food is unmistakable! One of a kind! It’s almost like art and very much appreciated by a ‘foodie’ like me. The ambiance is quaint and cozy and the service is superior every time. Don’t expect a fancy place which is part of the experience. You can dress up or you can be very comfortable. They love you either way! Expect to be overwhelmed by great service and food bliss. Don’t hesitate to visit because you won’t be disappointed. But, again make sure you reserve well in advance. Worth the trip every time!
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ZackT
Raleigh
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 4, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Went here for my wife’s birthday- was never acknowledged we were celebrating anything. The menu was very seafood-centric so we ordered several seafood items- and our waitress made us feel like we were ordering “too much.” For $240+ we had some oysters, a lackluster seafood tower, a watery bisque, and a salad. The seating arrangement was very crowded, and the sanitation grade almost a B. Not what we were hoping for at all for that price point!!!
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Roberto
Western NC
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always restaurant and service was excellent.
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StephanieC
Austin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 2, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! Great bartender and great service. Our only complaint was the cheezy 80's music. We were thinking maybe it was supposed to be ironic but it was lost on us. We will definitely be back but hope for better tunes.
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jorand
Raleigh
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 1, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
A nice low light high ceiling retro-industrial setting. The server was polite and efficient. We had a small appetizer of fresh raw oysters that were tasty. There are quite a variety of oysters choices and $1 off before 6pm. We also shared a small plate of charred octopus (in a romesco sauce and chimmichuri, Lima beans) that was excellent - tender and flavorful. My wife thoroughly enjoyed the trout amandine. I chose a duck confit and lamb sausage cassoulet. My dish was little dry and a little too salty. Overall a good dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love burger night! Never disappointed!
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BillieG
Western NC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 27, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Enjoyed the Monday night burger special! The atmosphere is always great and the staff is wonderful. Look forward to going back.
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timj
Las Vegas
37 reviews
vip
2.0
37 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Completely unimpressed! We ordered onion soup, lobster rolls and a filet. The soup came out with a completely burnt bread on top. How the kitchen staff let it be served amazed me. The filet wasn’t even cooked enough to consider it rare. The flavor was lackluster and it was extremely tough. Definitely won’t give this place a second try. The only positives were the atmosphere and service
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KatherineB
Greensboro
253 reviews
vip
5.0
253 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Creative menu. Always something interesting.
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JohannaL
Raleigh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dining experience. The food and the service was wonderful. As always, the oysters were very tasty.
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bruce
Chicago
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, attentive but not intrusive staff. Comfortable.
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miitekRob
Western NC
25 reviews
5.0
25 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great atmosphere and nice location a short walk away from down town Asheville. Great boutique cocktails, great food and great services. Will be returning!
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AVL2006
Western NC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I like to go here for the Monday burger night but they also have so many other great small plate options - such as the octopus!
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maggiemay
Western NC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved having Daniel wait on us again. Love his personality and professionalism!
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2020
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was HORRIBLE from the appetizer to the desert and I’m not a picky person. Food was warm then cold in spots. I felt like my fish had a stick of butter in the cold sauce on top. The menu looks impressive but we tried it all and was so disappointed since you plan to wine and dine and know it’s not going to be cheap. Will never go back 🤢
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DebM
Western NC
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always yummy food and fabulous service! Monday is burger night and those $10 burgers are fabulous.
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AshevilleDiner
Western NC
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service as always. Definitely a foodie restaurant. One of my absolute favorite places to eat great food.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 5, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and great experience, as always at Bull & Beggar
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37 Paynes Way #007, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

Cross street
Lyman
Neighborhood
Asheville
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
European, Farm-to-table, Southern
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Our restaurant is located on the back side of The Wedge Studios building next to The Wedge Brewery. Parking anywhere on Paynes Way is acceptable.
Public transit
ART W1 and W2 to Roberts street.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Matt Dawes
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thebullandbeggar.com/
Phone number
(828) 575-9443

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Hors d'Oeuvres

Butter Lettuce Salad$10.00

Melted Raclette$12.00

Charred Octopus$14.00

Fatted Duck Liver Parfait*$16.00

Beef Tenderloin Tartare*$18.00

Poutine$20.00

Seared Foie Gras$24.00

Charcuterie de la Maison$24.00

Ploughman's Platter$35.00

Raw Bar

Oysters*$3.00

Clams*$2.00

Lobster Roll$16.00

Peel & Eat Shrimp

Stone Crab Claw$8.00

Raw Bar Platter*$65.00

Vegetables

Fried Broccoli$8.00

Fried Peppers$8.00

Hay Baked Carrots$9.00

Leeks Vinaigrette$10.00

Ozette Potatoes$10.00

Pressed Celeriac$12.00

Entrees

Curry Crusted Fluke$30.00

Duck Breast*$30.00

Filet Mignon*$30.00

Côte de Boeuf*$80.00

Sides & Bites

Pommes Frites$4.00

Salad Leaves$7.00

Eggplant Gratin$9.00

Tartiflette$10.00

Bread$4.00

Hushpuppies$6.00

Pork Rinds$5.00

Radishes$6.00

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