plant

Not a vegan but this is the 1st meal at a vegan restaurant I enjoyed enough to return. The ravioli was great, best part of the meal hands down. The crispy mushroom mole was another standout to me. I was impressed with the cheese plate as well. For dessert we got the cheesecake and the brownie with beet sorbet(I think). Cheesecake was a bit odd. Pretty sure it had Italian seasoning in it. The brownie with beet sorbet was a much better choice.

Plant was one of the best culinary experiences of my life. Not only was the highlighted item in each individual dish spiced and cooked to perfection, but the accompanying items, which were delicious in their own right, enhanced the overall dish. The service was thoughtful, the staff were mindful of pacing our meal, and each dish was unique and exquisite. Every dish was a visual experience utilizing varying colors, textures, and serving plates.

Our table was nearly silent throughout our meal at Plant. Despite having much to discuss and catch up on with close friends, we were so overwhelmed by the flavors of the food that we were unable to do more than simply fully take in each bite. Distilling our experience into a review feels impossible, you'll definitely want to experience Plant for yourself.

Plant is one of the best, if not the best restaurant in Asheville. The food is fresh and ingredients are sourced locally which is shown through the quality dishes. I used to be vegan, but still prefer to eat/cook vegan most days, so I have such respect for this restaurant. I have extensive practice with cooking and baking vegan, but I’ve never been able to create anything that mimics their pasta or cheese board. I am happy to know that there’s no possibility of cross contamination since Plant is a strictly vegan restaurant.

I appreciate how inventive and healthy most of their dishes are. I will say that getting a reservation is difficult since they don’t answer the phone and you must make a reservation in advance in person. However, there’s usually a spot at the bar available on a first-come first-served basis.

The staff is friendly, but not overly so which could be off putting to some. But I think it’s because they’re always busy, plus it’s a rather laid back atmosphere.

Visiting Asheville and dining with a vegan friend, we tried Plant. OMG! Fantastic!!! The food was excellent in presentation and flavor. I’d eat there again in a heartbeat… and I’m not vegan or vegetarian, but I do enjoy good food. I wouldn’t have ventured here and tried it on my own seeing I’m not Vegan , but I would have definitely been missed out. Great flavor profiles and combinations. The appetizers and entrees we had were so good. Great cocktails too. I didn’t order dessert but those in our party that did also though they were fantastic. Be sure to make a reservation, this place is popular!

Not just one of the best vegan meals I’ve ever had, but hands down one of THE BEST meals I’ve ever had, periodt. The Cheese tray was unbelievable, the Toast was a religious experience, and quote of the night for the star of the show - the Ravioli with local mushrooms - “I want to leave this bite in my mouth while I fall asleep so it can influence my dreams.” I’d give more than five stars if I could. Outstanding service, as well, especially due to reservation complications due to covid. Thank you all!

(Review from a non vegan) First of all anyone giving this place less than 5 stars is devoid of taste and can’t stand eating anything more exquisite than boiled chicken with salt and pepper. Plant offered us an incredible culinary experience and is definitely a top 5 in the best restaurants we have been to. Every dish and drink we ordered was so complex and unique. Absolutely nothing fell flat in flavor. If you’re a foodie, Vegan or not, I highly recommend plant as a must stop in Asheville. I’m so glad my husband and I made it part of our weekend trip here and I simply cannot wait for a future visit back! Honestly wish I could cook like this. Food this good would make it so easy to be vegan all day every day! Thank you Plant for showing the world how delicious vegan cuisine can be!

Excellent menu and cooking, with good portion sizes. Eaten at various vegan restaurants and this is up there with the good ones. Only criticism is that the desserts could be improved on slightly, more sauce on the cheesecake / more pear and topping on the creme brulee.

Absolutely amazing experience. This is unequivocally the best dishes we have ever had from a restaurant.

Chef Jason and his team really know how to create an experience to remember. Thank you for making our anniversary meal the best we could ask for!

Best dinner I've ever had. This restaurant really highlights what plants can taste like if you provide patience, understanding and skill into your dish. The multiple courses were great as we ordered it all at one time but gladly they brought them out individually each time we finished one. I had went for my birthday as I was in Asheville for the time being and was beyond satisfied. We spoke about the meal for days.

When you read the reviews others have written that call this the BEST culinary experience they've ever had, you tend to be skeptical. But after an absolutely stellar dinner here, I can't help but agree - this is one of the best meals my wife and I have ever had ... and we've eaten all over the world. Not being vegan, and this is the first time I've eaten at a vegan restaurant, Plant has made me hope there's a vegan restaurant near our home in NJ that is even close to the quality and taste offered here. For appetizers, the ravioli was exquisite, the beets were seasoned and grilled to perfection. For entrees, we had the Total Raman and Applewood Smoked Mushroom Mole. I could have eaten several plates of each - absolutely fantastic. Niki, our waitress, was so friendly and knowledgeable about the food, I assumed she was an owner. She in fact was not but that's the level of service quality you can expect at Plant. If you're in Asheville, you want to eat here!