The Black Olive
New Southern · Fell's Point, Asheville
Restaurant in Asheville, United States
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Chef
Austin Inselmann
Why go
The Black Olive is a practical Asheville pick for diners who want New Southern cooking with more chef focus than a generic casual dinner. Easy booking difficulty makes it useful for a food-focused weekend where the reservation should support the plan, not control it. The 2026 OAD Casual in North America recommendation adds a credible reason to prioritize it.
About The Black Olive
Against Asheville's broader dining mix, The Black Olive is a choice to consider when the meal needs a New Southern point of view. Chef/owner Austin Inselmann anchors the restaurant, and recognition from Opinionated About Dining's Casual in North America Recommended list for 2026 makes it worth a look for diners who care about New Southern cooking with a named chef/owner.
The venue should be approached as an Asheville New Southern pick without overbuilding the plan around details that may change. Price, menu format, seat count, dress code, hours, and service specifics are best checked directly before making plans.
New Southern cooking is the reason to choose it
Book this if the phrase “New Southern” is the deciding factor, not a side note. The Black Olive is best understood as an Asheville restaurant with a defined cuisine and a named chef/owner, Austin Inselmann. The OAD Casual in North America Recommended recognition adds a clear outside reference point without requiring claims about formality, format, or price.
The right guest is an explorer who wants a meal anchored in a New Southern point of view and does not need every detail pre-scripted before committing. If the night requires a fully documented tasting-menu format, a stated dress code, or confirmed group policies, those details should be checked directly with the restaurant before making plans.
Plan it as an Asheville New Southern option
The Black Olive works well in a trip plan as a New Southern restaurant to research for an Asheville meal, rather than as a venue defined by specifics that may vary. Keep the plan simple: confirm current availability, menu details, and service information directly, then decide how it fits into the rest of an Asheville itinerary.
For broader planning, use Our full Asheville restaurants guide, Our full Asheville hotels guide, Our full Asheville bars guide, Our full Asheville wineries guide, and Our full Asheville experiences guide. Other Asheville dining rooms can help round out the plan depending on the style of meal you want before or after The Black Olive.
If the trip extends beyond Asheville, use broader restaurant guides as general reference points for planning meals in other cities.
Planning details
- Location
- 814 S Bond St, Asheville, North Carolina, United States
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- theblackolive.com
- Phone
- 410-276-7141
Venue details
Ambiance
Quaint and elegant, set in a renovated historic general store on a cobblestone street.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
Signature Dishes
fresh whole fish
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 814 S Bond St, Asheville, North Carolina, United States
Planning details
Location
814 S Bond St, Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can The Black Olive accommodate groups?
Group accommodations depend on the restaurant's current policies. The safest approach is to contact The Black Olive directly and confirm whether your party size can be handled for the date you have in mind.
How far ahead should I book The Black Olive?
Booking difficulty can vary. If you want to dine at The Black Olive in Asheville, check current availability directly and plan according to the restaurant's latest information.
What should I wear to The Black Olive?
Is The Black Olive good for a special occasion?
What are alternatives to The Black Olive in Asheville?
If The Black Olive is not the right fit, compare it with other Asheville dining options based on the cuisine, availability, and occasion you want. For a New Southern meal, The Black Olive remains the specific Asheville reference point.
