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The Market Place Restaurant

4.6 (4274)
$31 to $50
American
20 Wall St., Asheville, NC 28801

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The Market Place Restaurant

4.6
$31 to $50
American
Asheville

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Welcome to The Market Place, Asheville's culinary gem nestled in the heart of downtown! Led by Chef William Dissen, our restaurant celebrates the vibrant flavors of the region with a menu featuring locally sourced ingredients from within a 100-mile radius of Asheville. We're proud to have been named a semi-finalist for the prestigious James Beard Foundation Award for Outstanding Restaurant and for Outstanding Chef in America. Join us for dinner beginning at 5 pm where you can enjoy our delicious dishes alongside a local beer or a handmade cocktail. Due to the unpredictable weather in the mountains, patio tables cannot be reserved.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (828) 252-4162
  • Website
    http://www.marketplace-restaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    William Dissen
  • Private party facilities
    For private parties from 10-100, The Market Place can accommodate any dining needs. Please visit our website, marketplace-restaurant.com/private-dining , for more details, or call us for further information @ 828.252.4162.
  • Location
    20 Wall St., Asheville, NC 28801
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    Otis Street
  • Parking Details
    Street parking is available. There is also Parking available within 1 block at the Wall Street and Rankin Street Parking Garages.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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Experiences

  • Monday Night Dinner At The Market Place

    1 - 8 people

    Multiple dates available
    Start your week with an exceptional dinner in Asheville on a Monday night at The Market Place. Tucked away on historic Wall Street, we are delighted to welcome guests as one of the premier downtown Asheville restaurants open on Monday evenings. As a celebrated pioneer of farm-to-table dining in Asheville, NC, Chef William Dissen crafts a sophisticated menu rooted in sustainable, Appalachian-inspired cuisine. Pair your seasonal, locally sourced dish with hand-crafted cocktails or regional craft beers for a seamless, memorable start to your week.
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  • Arkenstone Wine Dinner at The Market Place.

    US$250.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 8 people

    11 Nov 2026 only
    Join us for an unforgettable culinary experience at The Market Place in downtown Asheville, NC, on November 11th at 6:00 PM. We are thrilled to partner with the renowned Arkenstone Winery for an exclusive wine dinner featuring a custom, four-course tasting menu crafted by James Beard-nominated Chef William Dissen. Experience the seamless harmony of Chef Dissen’s signature farm-to-table cuisine, masterfully paired with Arkenstone's exceptional Howell Mountain and NVD vintages, beautifully complemented by a special opening Champagne. Event Details Date: November 11th Time: 6:00 PM Location: The Market Place, Asheville, NC Tasting Menu & Pairings First Course Carrot Tart, Chervil Paired with Gardet Brut Tradition Champagne NV Second Course Pan-Roasted Golden Tilefish, Gold Rice Risotto, Shrimp Bisque, Mirepoix Paired with Howell Mountain White 2022 (Bordeaux Style) Third Course Lamb Shank Ragu, Herb Polenta, Soy Bacon Mushrooms, Herbs, Fennel, Mint Paired with NVD Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 Fourth Course 50-Hour Beef Short Rib, Celery Root Pave, Mizuna Paired with Howell Mountain Estate Red 2022 Space is highly limited for this intimate dining experience. Secure your reservation to celebrate a spectacular evening of fine food and world-class wine.
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Reviews

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4.6

4.6
(4274)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Asheville

    Innovative

  • Asheville

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Market Place Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience with "delectable food" and "attentive service." Guests delight in "excellent farm to table" dishes and a "creative menu" featuring standout options like the pork chop and trout. The "ambiance is welcoming" and the "staff is knowledgeable," ensuring a memorable visit.
4,274 Reviews

  1. Tina

    New York City6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing experience. Despite having a reservation, we waited 30 minutes to be seated. One appetizer was clearly forgotten, and we had to follow up on it. Another guest’s entrée arrived with mushrooms despite specifically requesting none. The $50 trout we ordered to share was an incredibly small portion, with none of the root vegetables listed on the menu. Our waiter acknowledged that the parsnips were missing but offered only an apology. While mistakes happen, what was most disappointing was the restaurant’s failure to make any effort to remedy the experience. Comping an item or offering dessert would have been a reasonable gesture given the multiple service and food issues.

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  2. Kourtney

    Tampa / Central Florida West3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Cool place. When we arrived we did have to wait 30 min for our reservation. Food was good but wasn’t super impressed. The veggies we got that were pickled were good but the tomato’s were a weird add. Would be better with carrots or cauliflower. Salad fennel was good, drinks were good. Service was just ok, got wrong drinks and right ones took forever to remake. Give it a 4/5 - prob better choice for drinks and hangout. Oh desert is good!

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  3. Alicia Gold

    Las Vegas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great tasting food amidst a fun and energetic atmosphere. Attentive service and welcoming staff.

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  4. Phillip

    South Carolina1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was excellent and everyone enjoyed their entree!

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  5. Karen

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal at The Market Place. Food is original, perfectly prepared and presented. Ambience is a great. Good GF options.

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  6. Judy

    Coastal North Carolina14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu seemed limited. We wanted to order several of the small plates. brussel sprouts, mussels, spring rolls and fries. The choices were limited. I somehow thought the spring rolls would be fresh but they weren't. As I looked over the food everything but the mussels were fried. This is the kind of food I generally avoid because they are not healthy! Here I was eating the food I really didn't want and paying a high price for it. I know Market Place uses high quality ingredients, but still I walked away disappointed. We won't be returning to Market Place.

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  7. Mary Lib

    Tampa / Central Florida West2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fantastic Farm to Table restaurant. A real star in the Asheville gourmand world!

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  8. Sheri Gold

    Dallas - Fort Worth11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambience and the food was impressive. We did have to wait about 20 minutes after our reservation time. Our waitress while personable and sweet, was overwhelmed and it took two hours from start to finish for our service. we sat with empty wine glasses for at least 10 minutes.

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  9. Terese Gold

    Asheville / Western North Carolina15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful first experience! Service was gracious and very accommodating. The pace of the meal was not rushed and dishes were served in a timely manner. In spite of it being a very busy night, the acoustics in the place allow you to have conversation easily without competing with music or even other diners. The food was expertly prepared and presented. We had the mussels as an appetizer (it is on the menu as a small plate and would easily be an entree’ in terms of portion size.) It is served with thinly sliced buttery toasted sourdough and was divine! A pickle appetizer was also enjoyed with wonderful pickled okra and the most incredible pickled turnips! (There was a pickled cabbage as well that we liked but didn’t love…personal preference.) I had the trout entree which was a whole trout that was presented skin side up with the head and eyes, but was filleted. (I did encounter quite a few little bones however, so had to eat it carefully.) The sauce was light but with lots of flavor that paired perfectly with the buttery trout and the crispy skin. There were apples and kohlrabi and red cabbage in the sauce on the plate as well…the apples were a surprising but perfect complement to the trout in the sauce. My husband got the grouper which was in the same sauce and had the same vegetables. An ample piece of fish, also nicely prepared. Our only disappointment of the evening was the dessert. It was an ice cream sundae that was an odd concoction of buttermilk ice cream which was tart and tasted more like a lime sorbet paired with blondie bites and homemade whipped cream with a caramel drizzle and pecans. We ate it but didn’t love the taste or texture of the ice cream. If it had been a butter pecan or even a vanilla the whole thing would have worked better, but that may have just been our preference. All in all a very pleasant experience!

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  10. Dave & Deana

    Coastal Georgia3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A simple menu using the freshest ingredients in the most delicious way. Everything we ordered was outstanding on its own, yet elevated by the next dish.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Global, International, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (828) 252-4162
  • Website
    http://www.marketplace-restaurant.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    William Dissen
  • Private party facilities
    For private parties from 10-100, The Market Place can accommodate any dining needs. Please visit our website, marketplace-restaurant.com/private-dining , for more details, or call us for further information @ 828.252.4162.
  • Location
    20 Wall St., Asheville, NC 28801
  • Area
    Asheville
  • Cross Street
    Otis Street
  • Parking Details
    Street parking is available. There is also Parking available within 1 block at the Wall Street and Rankin Street Parking Garages.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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FAQs

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

Yes, The Market Place accepts private parties and hosts events; larger gatherings are accommodated (the upstairs has been used for corporate dinners and rehearsal dinners).

Yes, the team accommodates dietary needs: servers frequently recommend and adapt dishes to meet guests' dietary requirements and allergies.

Yes, The Market Place is a popular choice for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests noting anniversary cards, attentive service, a thoughtful wine list and quieter upstairs seating.

The Market Place feels casually elegant and cozy, intimate dining rooms with a mezzanine that many guests find quieter, large front-and-back windows, a well-appointed bar, and a charming patio on a cobblestone street.

Guests commonly describe portions as generous, many note dishes and large plates as plentiful and several parties say portions were generous enough to bring leftovers home.

Yes, The Market Place has a patio: the restaurant notes patio tables cannot be reserved, and guests describe lovely evenings dining on the patio.

Yes, The Market Place runs occasional prix-fixe offerings for special occasions and takes part in Restaurant Week, so guests often encounter holiday prix-fixe menus and restaurant-week specials.

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The Market Place Restaurant

4.6
$31 to $50
American
Asheville

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 26 times today
Experiences are available.
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