Holeman & Finch Public House - Asheville

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   OpenTable Diner

   Cincinnati

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Great food,ambiance, and service!

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   OpenTable Diner

   Western NC

   3 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Excellent!!!

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   JohnH

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Many interesting menu items. This is a great place for a special dinner, just drinks or dessert after a show.

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   Tallyman

   Western NC

   11 reviews

   4.0

   11 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

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   Interesting concept with lots of different choices. Not sure they can build a sustainable business...

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   JoeS

   Western NC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   We loved it. Great atmosphere and food.

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   DianaS

   Western NC

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

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   It was my husbands birthday and the food did not disappoint

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   Joe11

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 7 days ago

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   We loved the food and the atmosphere. We were disappointed that the website advertised Date Night on Sunday nights and the server did not explain why it wasn’t running and was a little rude when we asked about it. She then forgot to put in one of our orders, brought us the wrong wine, and was not pleasant and helpful at all.

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   CardinalGary

   Western NC

   17 reviews

   4.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

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   While I rated each area "very good" for our first visit, undoubtedly I was hovering over the "excellent" star for food and service. But will give it a couple more tries before awarding the "gold star". Few restaurants would venture to include "parts" on their menus, and fewer still would do a good job preparing brains, kidneys, etc. We had one of each, having not had "parts" for many years, and they were excellent. The heirloom salad and the eggplant fries were shared and also very good--just enough for two when shared. There are more conventional things on the menu, and their hamburger appeared to be unique and inviting. Our server was friendly, informative, and generally attentive. The food itself was served by a variety of staff members. That is a practice of a few restaurants in Asheville and something we like because it assures that your food arrives when ready and is still warm. The physical facility is relatively small and tight. You are sitting close to your neighbors, and a personal conversation might be difficult. So you might not pick this when you have something to discuss over dinner. But it is not noisy and general pallabber over an inventive dinner is fun. The presentation seemed less than optimum. But, upon reflection, we should get a better feel for the rest of the menu before making that judgment--and we will. In the meantime, it certainly is a place to try. Be brave!

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   PeterW

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on 31 July 2022

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   Food, service, and ambience all fine. I had hoped to get fried oysters, which are on the lunch menu, but was told I could not get them for brunch. I had shrimp and grits instead, which were very tasty. I had wanted an IPA, but only the hazy sort was left, so I tried a pub ale instead, which was pretty good. These lapses were minor, and I will definitely come again -- for lunch, when the fried oysters are available.

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    chrish

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 July 2022

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    Everything was great. I order sausage which was a little too overseasoned for out tables taste. Otherwise the food and service was great.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 July 2022

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    Not as great as the first 2 times. We had a reservation on the late side ( 9 pm) but they take reservations up to 9:30 and if you’re open, you are open, right? Slooooooow. People on all sides that came in after us were served prior to us, randomly enough. Drinks were good. Tiny, tiny portions. Overcooked upscale meatloaf dish that was the size of 2 fig newtons at best, was a disappointment. Carbonara was way too salty and overly smoky, overwhelming intense flavor. Need to back it off a bit, methinks. Gentleman’s ham sandwich appetizer was best from a flavor standpoint. Desert ( Toffee Cake) was on point. Our waiter was great and attentive, but was clearly dealing with an inconsistent kitchen. Will likely go again, but third time was not a charm.

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    MarkW

    Atlanta

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 July 2022

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    Extraordinary experience. First time visiting this restaurant — and it was amazing! Loved the building / dined outside under cover (in the rain). Cameron took care of us — and did a terrific job. He is a pro…experienced with the best restaurants / expert with Asheville dining community. Food was awesome. We started with the charcuterie…then enjoyed the Sapelo clams…Cameron recommended the Bone Marrow from “The Parts” menu (unique & amazing!)…burger (of course)…finished with sticky toffee pudding for dessert! Oh…and great wine, too. Highly recommend this place…nice location in the heart of downtown.

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    BlueRidgeBoiler

    Western NC

    31 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2022

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    My wife and I have now been here a few times as locals. They have changed their menu to be more upscale and smaller plates styled. They have a menu that does change, which is laudable, but unfortunately they got rid of a couple of the dishes that were excellent (fish & chips, rabbit) that were amazing the last time. This time was good, but the portions are very small now. I'm sure it's tough on the restaurants with rising costs to keep prices down and portions the same. I just feel like you don't get a good value here, with very small portions and not enough exciting dishes to fill a person up. For those that drink, this seems like more of a cocktail and alcohol destination, which definitely helps keep places like this afloat. I hope they stick around, but we won't be going back for a while and will definitely check the menu next time before going.

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    BarbaraC

    Western NC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 July 2022

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    Everything we ordered was delicious! Service was excellent and we truly enjoyed our meal.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 July 2022

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    One of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had. I have several food allergies and the chef and staff worked with me to make sure I was not just accommodated for but also felt like I could have a special evening without having to worry at all!

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    AshevilleTLE

    Western NC

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2022

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    This was our second time at Holman and Finch - we loved it the first time and we were not disappointed the second time. Each dish was wonderful and the service was excellent. I live in Asheville and now regard this as definitely one of the areas top restaurants.

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    honeysmom

    Western NC

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on 28 July 2022

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    Great seafood! So fresh and tasty - but you must start with the popcorn with bacon and caramel - so yummy! Our waitperson was great, attentive without being oppressive, we never felt rushed even though we were late for our reservation. Great big martini glasses too!

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    Visitor

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 July 2022

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    Our server was fantastic. We had a wonderful evening celebrating a birthday. The menu had a wide range of options. Everyone enjoyed their meal.

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    Trey

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 July 2022

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    Wonderful experience. The server was very knowledgeable and did a nice job. The only complaint we had was that the appetizer came after the entrees. Other than that, great food, environment, and ambience!

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 23 July 2022

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    The oysters, duck liver, catfish and burger and fries were delicious. Pork belly was good, but was definitely overshadowed by the duck liver. Fun vibe, slightly on the noisier side. We’ll be back!

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    MeganK

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 July 2022

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    Awesome service, great food. Really cute change of pace after a long afternoon of breweries.

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    AKBNC70

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2022

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    Delightful in every way! Cameron was the perfect server.

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23. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 July 2022

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    Wonderful atmosphere; the tables were a bit too close together, but no reason to complain there. The food was tasty, with original recipes that reimagined Southern classics, and the portions were sized appropriately. Ciara took great care of us, and took her time to explain the menu & its offerings. We will be back next time we’re in town!

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24. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 July 2022

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    The service was slow. It took 10 minutes before someone offered us water. The host actually noticed and brought water and took our drink orders. Once our waitress arrived she was good. Not sure what was going on, but it was odd.

    Holeman & Finch Public House - AshevilleResponded on 26 July 2022Thank you for your review. I'm sorry to hear you had rough start to your experience with us. Attentive service and attention to detail are two things we're very passionate about, and it sounds like you were unfortunately not treated with the quality of hospitality we strive to provide for all our guests. We hope this was just a mishap and that you will choose to dine with us again so we can show you the wonderful service we know we can offer.

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    BruceS

    Richmond

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 19 July 2022

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    Here for vacation. This place was just perfect. Small and intimate setting. Sierra, our server, made the whole experience fantastic. We are not “foodies” so we were really not familiar with the concept of their small plate big plate sharing situation. She not only explained that extremely well but made it simple, fun and flexible. She knew every detail of each dish and helped us with our selections. All the dishes were delicious and perfectly presented. Would go again and again.

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26. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Jacksonville

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 July 2022

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    Tables too close. Wait staff was very good!

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27. KP

    KatyP

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 July 2022

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    Great ambiance! We went for the Sunday special dinner for 2. Chicken was the best, pasta was overcooked and gummy. Service was great, until we were overcharged $17 and server did not catch.

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    MichaelC

    Western NC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 July 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food great staff, good ambience.

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    8 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 16 July 2022

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    The food is horrible. I’ve given this place a few tries and it’s always bad. Also, the service is so slow it feels like you’re being held hostage.

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    Juniper762908

    New England

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 July 2022

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    We're local and have been here many times; always great. Not this time, except for Walter, who was terrific and did a superb job with our oysters. WRT to our waiter; after finishing our oysters, we asked for our appetizer of BERKEL SHAVED to be served first, followed by our salads with a bread course and our entrees. The salads came immediately; within minutes, my clams and the BERKEL arrived together. I told the waiter I wasn't ready for my clams. The clams went back to the kitchen. Our bread course did not show up. The waiter returned with my clams which, by looking at the dish, had been put under a heat lamp- the clams were well done, dried up, and the broth was lukewarm. My husband did enjoy his entree. We love the menu, but the dining experience was just not up to our prior experiences. Recommendation -- hire more folks like Walter and the young woman who manages the charcuterie; both were tremendous and appeared to enjoy working at H&F.

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    LovelivingisAshville

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 15 July 2022

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    Great resturant. The four of us sat at the bar. We had various drinks, appetizers, and entrees. The service, the drinks and food all very good. Food portions are smallish, but tasty. The ambiance is well done with nice clean bathrooms with bird chirping background noise. Very nice touch.

    Holeman & Finch Public House - AshevilleResponded on 20 July 2022Thanks for your feedback! I'm glad to hear you had a great dining experience, and had a wonderful interaction with our bar team. We hope to see you back soon! - Alicia

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    WilliamC

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2022

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    Loved our server named Lexy! Food excellent too!

    Holeman & Finch Public House - AshevilleResponded on 20 July 2022William, thank you for your review! I'm happy to hear Lexy provided excellent service for you, and that you enjoyed a great meal with us. We hope to see you again soon! - Alicia

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    AllisonJ

    Exclusive

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 July 2022

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    We had dinner here two nights in a row. Service is everything! Night one was excellent. Night two was below average. Oysters were great, especially the toasted Saltines and garnishes. Deviled Ham very disappointing as was the catfish. Clams on night one were incredible!!

    Holeman & Finch Public House - AshevilleResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for your feedback, Allison. I am glad to hear you had an enjoyable experience on your first visit with us, but I'm sorry your second fell short. We are constantly evolving our menu and feedback like this is valuable for our culinary team to review. We will pass this along to them, and hope you will be willing to give us a third try in the future! - Alicia

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    Foodie83

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 10 July 2022

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    Great vibe with unique food choices. Great service and good drinks.

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    91208

    Western NC

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 10 July 2022

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    My wife and I ate here for our date night. The service and ambiance was good. Our food was “uneven “. The sauce for the tomato salad was awesome and the pan a cotta was outstanding. The other items were okay.

    Holeman & Finch Public House - AshevilleResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for your review. I am happy to hear you enjoyed our panna cotta (it's one of my favorite desserts) but I am sorry to hear that a portion of your meal fell short of expectations. We always strive to provide an excellent culinary experience for our guests, but it sounds like we missed the mark with you. We will pass this along to our culinary team, as we are always looking for ways to improve our menu. We hope you will give us a second chance, and we will see you back in again for another date night, or dinner with us in the future. - Alicia

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 July 2022

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    We had a terrific dinner. Really enjoyed sampling a few different items. Our waitperson was engaging and extremely helpful. My only complaint was we were charged for extra saltines- it seemed like such a silly charge- strange…

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    YuliyaT

    Western NC

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 9 July 2022

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    We had my husband‘s birthday dinner here. This was our first time here even though we are local to Asheville. I have to admit the menu was a little funky and hard to understand but the food is good. Our waitress did help us out and explained how the menu was set up. My biggest complaint is how the restaurant is set up. We were trying to enjoy a romantic birthday dinner and our table was so close to the other two tables beside us that the waitresses butt was literally in our faces when she came to check on the table beside ours. Which of course occurred several times during our meal.Also it was a bit warm inside our waitress was actually sweating and it was very visible on her face and through her shirt. That is definitely not the most appetizing thing. The prices were definitely expensive but the food was very good. If it was set up a bit better and cooled better I would’ve given everything five stars. Also I do wish that they had asked if we were celebrating a special occasion because we were and Would have possibly seated us more appropriately? If that was it all possible.

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 July 2022

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    Beautiful ambience, really good service, great host - the food was great, it really was. However the portions were just super small in comparison to the price. Example I literally got a handful of shrimp 6 small, small pieces for $17 that’s like Grove Park pricing except there you get jumbo shrimp. Everything else was great but for two people with no entrees ordered and one drink each, we were well over $100. Probably won’t go back, there just wasn’t value there.

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    Maritar

    Charleston

    66 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    66 reviews

    Dined on 8 July 2022

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    We had a late lunch here. My fried oysters and green salad were delicious as was my husband's BLT sandwich (just the sandwich - no chips or pickles) - however we thought the prices were a little high for what we had. One glass of wine for me and a NA beer for my husband ended up costing $70!

    Holeman & Finch Public House - AshevilleResponded on 20 July 2022Thank you for your review. I am glad to hear you enjoyed your meal, but sorry you all did not have a positive experience with us overall. We are always looking for ways to improve our menu and steps of service, so we appreciate your feedback! We hope to see you back sometime in the future, and can provide you with a better experience. - Alicia

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    hoofit

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 5 July 2022

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    Wow, y’all. Go here for an inventive menu that is carnivore-based. BUT, we realized that we ended up with a lot of veggies! We had the chicken pate with toast and mustard, ,blue cheese plate that included the best boiled peanuts I’ve ever had, roasted mushrooms roasted in chicken fat, roasted tomato on patty pan squash with a fantastic tomato confit, carbonara with pork belly, and the raspberry salad (real raspberries, not the big-box store raspberries). Plus, the atmosphere And service was amazing!

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