Woodfire Bar & Grille

4.4 ( 338 reviews )
$20–30
1450 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805, United States
+1 828-298-5611
Woodfire Bar & Grille, located in the Holiday Inn on Tunnel Road in Asheville, NC, is a hidden gem that defies its hotel setting with remarkable culinary offerings. Patrons rave about the quality of the dishes here, particularly the filet mignon, which is frequently hailed as one of the best in town. The ambiance remains casual yet welcoming, making it an ideal spot for both families and couples celebrating special occasions. Reviewers have highlighted standout dishes like the Garlic Shrimp Pasta, featuring succulent shrimp sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, and the perfectly grilled chicken breast, brimming with flavor from the wood-fired grill. The Philly cheesesteak has also received praise for its buttery, toasted bun and savory steak, showcasing the restaurant's commitment to delivering delightful comfort food. Notable desserts like Key Lime Pie and Pecan Pie provide perfect sweet finishes to meals. It’s evident that the attentive service from staff members, including warm greetings from servers such as Maggie and Erica, enhances the overall dining experience. Woodfire Bar & Grille offers not only mouthwatering dishes but also an inviting atmosphere, making it a must-visit for anyone in the Asheville area. Don't let its location deter you; this place could proudly stand alone as a top-tier steakhouse.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fireplace
    • Good for watching sport
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For Woodfire Bar & Grille

Allison Martin
Apr 24,2025
If you are visiting Black Mountain or the general area, you’ll find a lot of things close early especially on Sunday night. This was one of the few places still open and we had an absolutely amazing time! We came out to the area for our anniversary and our server and bar tender Maggie was so much fun to talk with! Since they were slow Sunday night we also got to meet the chef who makes a beautiful filet mignon rare. I kid you not, it was the best filet mignon I’ve had yet! Seeing that it’s in a Holiday Inn, you might be put off but don’t let that fool you! This place could stand alone as a proper steak house with the staff they’ve got! They are also to-go friendly which is what we did. 11/10 thank you very much and corporate.. if you’re reading this.. give them a raise! ;)
Sunil Govind
Apr 24,2025
Dinner at the Woodfire Bar & Grille the on-site restaurant at the Holiday Inn Asheville East-Blue Ridge offers casual dining. It’s a traditional steak house that boasts a modern twist. Our dining experience was truly an outstanding one with the best service from our server, Erica. Some of the dishes we tried and loved include: Garlic Shrimp Pasta. Jumbo shrimp sauteed in a garlic butter sauce with fresh asparagus spears and grape tomatoes. Served over angel hair pasta and topped with parmesan cheese. Grilled Chicken. Tender and savory chicken breast seasoned and seared on the wood-fired grille. Chicken Tenders. Hearty chicken breast tenders are lightly breaded, fried, and served with your favorite sauce. BBQ, Honey Mustard, Buffalo, Fire, or Sweet Chili. All I can say is that our dining experience at the Woodfire Bar & Grille was amazing – both the quality and service exceeds our expectations.
Ray Ray
Apr 24,2025
Don't let this place discourage you just because it's connected to a hotel. I've eaten at many amazing places that were and this is included in that. Our waitress was beyond great. She was so sweet and came around often. I got the Philly cheesesteak. The bun was buttery and toasted while the steak had a flavor that I couldn't put the sandwich down. The garlic mashed potatoes were a fantastic side. I asked if they had gravy and our waitress said the flavor of the potatoes wouldn't need it and she was right. The star of the night was the cheddar and broccoli soup. So creamy, cheesy, with this light butter like taste. They were open until 10pm on a Wednesday which we were thankful for. Having 6 people and trying to find a place to eat after 8pm is hard when majority of places close at 9...we were glad this place stayed open later than most places
DJ Cordes
Apr 19,2025
We wanted a nice place to eat so when we pulled up and saw it was in a Holiday Inn we literally almost left. SO GLAD we didn’t! This is truly an amazing place to eat and was much better than the 100/per person steakhouse I ate at in Charlotte earlier this week which is highly regarded. First, the Filet was “Prime” and one of the best filets I’ve had at a restaurant period! For context, I own a Big Green Egg and I am a steak connoisseur. The accompanying Caesar salad and garlic mash potatoes were amazing too! I also ate part of my daughters Philly Cheese steak and it was delicious with amazing bread. They even had locally sourced trout on the menu, grilled Brussels sprouts, etc. I typically don’t write reviews, but had we left I don’t think we would’ve found a better meal from A-Z in Asheville. All of our family, six total, had amazing dishes. The next time we visit we will definitely be coming back and the price was a steal! So......just get out of your car and you’ll love the food. On a side note, I will say the hotel looked newly remodeled so we may stay there next time on account of the restaurant.
Richard Hornsby
Apr 6,2025
Is this place five stars in a vacuum, no. Is this place five stars in a Holiday Inn, absolutely. I had the New York strip and it was very good, better than Outback but not better than Fleming’s. My wife had the Trout and loved it. My son had the full rack of baby back ribs and said they were scrumptious. My daughter had chicken tenders and they were chicken tenders. Wildfire is a great place to take the family after a day seeing the sights. Keep your expectations in check and you will have a great dinner.
tangy marshall
Apr 5,2025
The food was exceptional. Whoever the cook back there did his thang with them ribs. lol The waiter was very attentive to his guest. Background music was great not to loud.
Mark W. Craven
Mar 26,2025
This Woodfire Bar and Grill is inside the Holiday Inn in Asheville, NC. You don't have to room here to eat at the restaurant but this is a 'top-notch hotel remodeled not too long ago. Believe it was August 2019 when I was here last. Very good experience then, and equally now. The Garlic Shrimp Pasta consisted of jumbo shrimp sauteed in garlic butter sauce with fresh asparagus spears and grape tomatoes over angel hair pasta and topped with Parmesan cheese served with a side salad. Came to a screeching halt when I saw that and placed my order. Excellent entree! And the House Salad included rocks: seasonal field greens topped with shredded rainbow carrots grape tomatoes and English cucumbers. Excellent chef presentation, and this dish has so many different flavors. So full I had to get my piece of chocolate cake to go and walked it back to my room.
Draven Brewen
Feb 9,2025
A beautiful, an ultimately gorgeous little get away, the rooms are immaculate and clean. And the restaurant there is just amazing. So amazing that I wanted to work there to get a "taste" of what else they served. And I am blown away by how expertly everything is crafted and the ingredients used.

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