Welcome to Vivian
At Vivian, located in Asheville's vibrant River Arts District, culinary expertise harmonizes with a cozy, intimate atmosphere. This modern European-American restaurant delights with a carefully curated menu featuring standout dishes like the world-renowned steak with creamy mashed potatoes and a buttery biscuit, alongside unique brunch options such as the deep-fried French toast. The bar boasts an impressive selection of wines and craft cocktails, enhancing the dining experience. Diners rave about the attentive service and the inviting ambiance. Vivian not only celebrates flavors but creates connections, making it a must-visit for food enthusiasts in search of a memorable culinary journey.
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348 Depot St Ste 190, Asheville, NC 28801 Hotline: (828) 225-3497
Welcome to Vivian, a delightful haven nestled in the heart of Asheville, North Carolina. Located at 348 Depot St Ste 190, this modern European restaurant expertly blends American influences to create an inviting experience for food lovers and those seeking a unique dining atmosphere. As you step into Vivian, you're greeted by a cozy ambiance, perfect for intimate dinners, celebratory gatherings, or casual brunches with friends.
At Vivian, the menu is a reflection of culinary creativity and attention to detail. Guests rave about the generous portions and diverse offerings, from the delectable steak—often highlighted as their most popular dish—to the intriguing selection of small plates. Each bite is carefully crafted, making it easy to savor diverse flavors. The burrata paired with crostini and the indulgent deviled eggs topped with caviar are just the beginning of a culinary adventure here!
- Signature Dishes: The steak dinner stands out with its renowned sauce, bringing patrons back for more, while the fried chicken biscuit and lamb benedict leave guests reminiscing about their brunch experience.
- Amazing Atmosphere: Vivian’s intimate setting is enhanced by attentive service, creating a warm environment that feels both chic and welcoming. Whether it's a casual night out or a special occasion, the atmosphere elevates the dining experience.
- Cocktail & Wine Selection: The extensive drink menu features exquisite wines like the 2016 Henri Couchon La Cote Vaud and the NV Paul Clouet Grand Cru Champagne, perfect for enhancing your meal. The cocktail offerings, including the blood and sand, showcase the skillfulness of the bartenders.
With thoughtful recommendations from the knowledgeable staff, your experience at Vivian is sure to be memorable. As shared by a satisfied guest, “the service was friendly and helpful, and the food was good,” illustrating the commitment to customer satisfaction that sets Vivian apart. Many diners express their eagerness to return, often emphasizing the need for a reservation due to its cozy size and popularity.
If you're in Asheville, make sure to carve out time for a meal at Vivian. The blend of exquisite flavors, warm service, and inviting ambiance creates more than just a meal; it offers a culinary escape that you won’t soon forget.
We went here for my husband's birthday while we were in town. The service was friendly and helpful and the food was good. My husband's steak was very generous and he couldn't finish it all. We made reservations since it was rather small and later on more people were coming in.
Food and service are always awesome! We split both the burrata and steak between the two of us and it was the perfect amount of food.
Delicious brunch at Vivian! We started with the deviled eggs. Comes with three halves and topped with caviar. It's a small but indulgent dish. Next, we split the fried chicken biscuit and lamb benedict. Both were tasty but the biscuit stole the show for me - buttery goodness. The starter came out quick but the mains took at least 30 more minutes which felt a bit long but we enjoyed the ambiance of the patio so not a deal breaker. Wander around the studios of the River Arts District afterwards for the perfect Sunday afternoon.
I had the most fabulous dinner at Vivian tonight. Solo diner, walked in and was able to be sat at the bar. Porter was friendly and phenomenal all night long, from helping me with recommendations to making me the tastiest drinks. . I decided to try a bunch of small plates- salmon ceviche, squash salad, Sunchoke gratin, and scallop salad quenelle. Plus the olives :) this was a LOT of food but im a foodie and just needed to try a bunch of things. I thoroughly enjoyed everything. I perused the cocktail menu, had a glass of wine, and asked for a blood and sand- which is something a lot of bars can't/wont make. Porter made me a delicious iteration using a luxardo liqueur. I was too full for dessert but had a glass of dessert wine and took a goat cheese and pear tart to go. 10/10 experience and food. So glad I found this spot on my visit to Asheville. Highly recommend.
Amazing experience. Go glad we finally got here for a meal & it was on Valentine's Day! We had a couple cocktails each, 2apps and 2 entrees. Everything was full of flavor & didn't disappoint. Favorites of the night were smoked oysters, Nordic deviled eggs & the turtle dessert with goats cheese icecream l!! We will be back!
Vivian was recommended to me by someone I sat next to at the bar of Curate and I'm super glad I came. I liked it more than Curate. Cool, quaint space that would be a great date night. Here is what I had: - Vivian's steak dinner: not normally a ribeye person but it was really good. The sauce really made it special. - Salade se saison: simple, yet delicious would get it again. - root vegetables: good but I didn't realize that it's raw vegetables. The sauce again was delicious, but next time I wouldn't get both a salad and this.
I would give Vivian a 4.5 rating! This was our first time visiting, and we had a really enjoyable experience. Food - Our waiter recommended the steak, as it's their most popular dish, and now I see why! It was soooo delicious. The only reason I've docked the review by 0.5 is because I asked for my steak medium, but it was quite over cooked unfortunately. (NOTE: if I had shared this with my waiter, I'm 100% confident they would've taken it back and corrected it asap! We were on a time crunch to get to a concert, so I didn't bother to do that.) Service - Excellent service, waiter was very knowledgeable and shared many great recommendations. Ambiance - Such a cool spot in the heart of RAD, and a warm, intimate, cozy ambiance, perfect for a date night or dinner with friends. We will definitely be back!
We went to Vivian this past weekend while visiting Asheville and had a lovely experience! Vivian is cozy and small, and the service was wonderful. One thing I love about the space is that although small, they did not try and cram too many tables in there, so we still had enough space to enjoy without being seated on top of others. We started with a few appetizers: deviled eggs, burrata with crostini, and marinated olives. All of these items were delicious, but the olives (yes, olives) deserve an award. These were the best olives we both have ever had, and I hope to make a copycat recipe at home! The burrata was fresh and flavorful, and also highly recommend that dish. For the entrees, I ordered the steak dinner and my husband the trout. I ordered the steak medium-well due to being pregnant, and although it came out more so well done, it was one of the best I have ever had! The dish is served with "world famous steak sauce" for a reason! The steak was served with creamy mashed potatoes and so delicious! We ended the night with dessert of course, Apple Tarte Tatin. This was amazing but I do wish it had a little more "puff pastry." Either way, fresh and flavorful! We would surely dine at Vivian again and highly recommend this spot! Be sure to make a reservation in advance!
Corey was our server. He was wonderful and attentive! Mimosas were $9. Chicken biscuit- $16 Viv Breakfast - $14 Portions were generous. Such a sweet, cozy place. Food was delicious. We made reservations. Jelly is THE BEST.