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Jargon Asheville Reviews
We dined at the bar area on a Friday night.
We had reservations, and were sat immediately after arriving. The bartender was an excellent host for our meal. We really enjoyed the peaches and peppers and bread service starters. Our entrees were great as well. The entire staff seemed to take pride in providing a top notch dining experience. Definitely felt fine dining, while proving a comfortable excellent meal. Parking is a little tricky but worth it!
We make a point to visit Jargon nearly every trip we make
We make a point to visit Jargon nearly every trip we make to Asheville. The service, atmosphere and most importantly - the food - are always well beyond expectations. It is easy to get caught up in the typical food scene choices in Asheville... and really... you can not go wrong. For those who are into hidden gems and slightly off the beaten path local places, Jargon is a must! When you can shake the hand of the owner each visit and know you are supporting a locally owners and operated business rooted n community and passion for excellence - it creates and outstanding and rewarding experiences
One of my top picks
Jargon never disappoints. I try to bring my out of town visitors here knowing it’s a unique experience. Five stars of the service staff who are knowledge and friendly. Five stars for the amazing cocktails, Old fashion being my favorite. We decided to order several things on the menu to share. Every dish was amazing! It’s worth a trip to venture to West Asheville for Jargon’s dining experience.
Great night
From the first interaction at front, through to knowledgeable server who let the meal flow as we liked, to fresh, unique cuisine, this is a really good restaurant.
Jargon... a must meal!
Enjoyed a delightful meal at Jargon. Sitting at the bar, Andrew was not only a great bartender (one of the better old-fashioned's I've had) , he was helpful with the menu and our questions. We started with the peppers and peaches. Great tastes and excellent for a starter, before we dove into the duck gumbo and the scallops and porkbelly. Everything was delicious. Service was friendly and helpful. Highly recommend an evening at Jargon.
One of the better meals in Asheville
Great food (eggplant, chicken confit, duck gumbo, and carrot cake) Pleasant ambience and personal service. Expensive, but will return
Great food and great service.
Our server was stellar. Ate on quaint patio. Only downside was bugs. Just need to sit under fans next time. Go here. Food is fabulous.
Perfect date night meal
Went in on a friend's recommendation and was happy we did. We had the shrimp on farro, peaches and peppers bowl and the roasted chicken. All were really interesting combinations of flavor - nothing we have tasted before and really great. Also love the ambience.
Wow what a great experience! Food, drink, service, and
Wow what a great experience! Food, drink, service, and atmosphere were all out of this world. I had the watermelon gazpacho, scallops & pork belly, blueberry violet galette, and a few drinks. The bartender (Jen?) was wonderful. Everything was phenomenal and I can't wait to go back!
A good place to eat!
Great spot in Asheville! The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who made us feel right at home. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well-prepared, with a nice balance of local and creative touches. Definitely worth a visit if you’re in the area.
Hands Down, The Best
Hands Down, Jargon is our Go To restaurant in Asheville. Whether dining alone or bringing guests, the service and food is always excellent. I have been going to Jargon for over two years and every item I have tasted is thoughtfully prepared. I always look forward to my return visits.
Always a magical experience!
I always leave Jargon looking forward to my return, and coming into the space is like visiting a good friend. It started as soon as we walked in: we were greeted so warmly at the door in person and with a perfect record playing. This visit was one of my favorite ways to visit Jargon- with a friend experiencing it for the first time. I really enjoyed seeing them be so delighted for the first time by all the things I never tire of- the beautiful and thoughtful decor, the wonderfully attentive staff, the spot on cocktails, and the incredible food. Our table gave me a great vantage point not to eavesdrop, but to also experience the pleasure of several other tables as food arrived (my favorite was a gentleman doing a seated happy dance after just seeing his entree arrive- glad I’m not the only one who does that!). Just a beautiful evening with friends, and I include everyone we encountered in that. As always, I can’t wait to return!
You'll Leave Jargon Feeling Well-Fed and Well-Cared For!
From the moment we were so warmly greeted at the door, our experience at Jargon, a restaurant we've always enjoyed, just got better and better. Once we were seated, our drinks order was taken -- the bar makes a heck of a cocktail -- and our server soon took our dinner order. Throughout the night, she was friendly and attentive without hovering. Jargon's owner also stopped at our table to wish us a happy anniversary. To start, we shared the bread course and a scallop/pork belly dish. The salty pork and the sweet scallop were terrific partners, along with the corn sauce and thinly sliced cantaloupe that accompanied the plate. And the potato rolls? If we hadn't eaten all of them, I would have pulled a Grandma move and stuffed them in my purse for later. My husband's mushroom risotto entree was exactly what he was hoping it would be, perfectly loose and full of wild mushrooms. The small green salad on the plate cut through the richness of the risotto. I ordered the duck gumbo, which was a lighter version of the Louisiana classic. It featured sliced duck breast, roasted okra, rice, and crawfish, all on a delicious gumbo sauce. Finally, we ordered the bourbon tres leches cake and the blueberry galette for dessert. We almost never order dessert, and when we do, we split one, but the earlier courses had been so good that we couldn't help ourselves. Both were delicious. And I won't even go into the coffee service except to say that you have to experience it. To sum up the night, we felt well fed and well cared for. A higher recommendation just isn't possible!
Way better than Curate or Admiral!
Simply exquisite. Very high-end dining, and for about the same price, way better than Admiral (also in W AVL) or Curate (downtown). If you're looking for the best, Jargon is a cut above the other best places in AVL as a foodies town.
This was our first time at Jargon.
My wife and I arrived early, about 5:30. We started with the heirloom tomato and blackberry salad, and the ricotta cavatelli. Both were excellent. The tomatoes and blackberries were both flavorful -- not always the case in many restaurants. Wonderful dressing and sauces. We then had the mushroom risotto and the duck gumbo. Again, both were superb. The duck was medium rare, not perfectly tender, but very good. The chef is clearly creative (haha, not always a plus in some places) but also very skilled. The only disappointment was that they apparently couldn't buy or forgot to buy sufficient watercress, so the watercress salad which comes with the mushroom risotto was replaced with a spring mix. Dang. The service? Hmmm...not so good. I would describe our server as politely perfunctory, condescendingly efficient, with all the warmth and patience of a Marine drill sergeant. Another oddity -- the dessert menu, on plain paper, was stained and crumpled; come on now, just print a few more. The owner stopped by while we were dining and was very kind and interested in our experience. We've dined at several places in the Asheville and Black Mountain areas. The food we had at Jargon is the best so far.
We love Jargon!! The food, service, and location never
We love Jargon!! The food, service, and location never disappoint us!! Can't wait to be back next month!
I really wanted to love Jargon.
I have read so many good reviews with many saying they like it, but it's pricey. The server was excellent, offering suggestions on the menu and bringing us complimentary champagne because we were celebrating our anniversary. I also enjoyed a Herb-ie Hancock, which was smooth and delicious, but costly, at $17 for a tiny glass. I ordered the mushroom risotto. It was delicious but the balsamic vinegar was a bit overpowering. My husband had scallops and pork belly which was also very tasty. The ambience was very cool and relaxed, but with so many great choices for upscale dining in Asheville, it is highly unlikely that we will return.
Just an overall incredible experience.
From the host, waiter, and food quality. Hands down one of the best places to eat in Asheville. We will be back. Mike
A perfect evening.
My husband and I sat outside on the back terrace and both enjoying a glass of wine to start. We shared the spring pea salad and cheese to begin our meal. He ordered the chicken, despite never ordering chicken out, and he did not regret it! Corn bread and bok choy accompanied his dish and all the flavors were sweet and delicious. I enjoyed the whole trout entree. They de-boned it table-side and it came with potatoes, mushrooms and asparagus. Fantastic and filling dish!! We somehow found room for the pana cota. I probably enjoyed this slightly more than my husband but we would but give this restaurant a 10/10! Great, friendly staff and kind owner.
Excellent food, nice ambiance and great staff I
Excellent food, nice ambiance and great staff I definitely recommend this place if you're in Asheville.
Hidden Gem
Jargon is one of the top restaurants (if not the best) in Asheville. You are missing out if you do not visit this gem of a place. Service is excellent all around. Very friendly staff. Chilled laidback vibe. Definitely will return to this place when In Asheville next.
Great food.
Great service! Awesome selection of Whiskey. The owner was a super nice gentleman with a fantastic mustache. 10/10 Yal!
Outstanding!
We live nearby and recently had an amazing dinner at Jargon. My husband and I sat at the bar and were treated to our friendly, helpful and welcoming bartender and server. Food was all tasty and delicious and we left stuffed and happy. Will definitely be back!
Definitely a top dining experience.
Top restaurant for a reason. Definitely would try again when we visit again. Food was exquisite. We had 2 medium plates (gazpacho and mushrooms), and 2 large plates (trout and duck) along with desert. Wine options great. Nice to get choice of 3 oz,6 oz or bottles. Price reasonable. Staff wonderful.
My fiance and I celebrated our engagement at Jargon.
Our entire experience was incredible. The food was amazingly flavorful. The service from the entire wait staff was impeccable. It's truly rare to observe a staff that is so committed to serving its patrons. We shared two appetizers, an entree, and a dessert. I would highly recommend Jargon to travelers and locals.
We attended a wine dinner here recently and it was
We attended a wine dinner here recently and it was delicious! If they ever host another one do yourself a favor and grab seats, it was a sold out seating and it took place in their new space next door to the restaurant. The chef created off menu items to pair with the wines, our favorites were the crispy pork belly, the burrata and my mom loved the chocolate dessert.
Top Notch In Asheville
We proudly call Asheville home and Jargon is always top of our list.. The food is fresh, creative and the staff is outstanding. We travel on a very regular basis and I would put Jargon up against top notch international locations… it’s classy yet not pretentious Frank H.
So happy I found this gem of a restaurant!
What a beautiful gem of a restaurant! I sat at the chef's table and had an amazing experience watching my meal being prepared. My first course was the cucumber gazpacho which was perfect in its presentation and taste. My second course was a grilled fish. The chef was immensely creative in how he paired my fish with certain vegetables and herbs. It was an outstanding entre. The dessert, the golden milk coconut parfait, was both gluten-free and vegan and absolutely delicious. Next time I'll make plans to sit outside in their beautifully inspiring outdoor space!
Excellent service
Very enjoyable dinner at Jargon. Unique and relaxing interior design. The food was delicious and nicely presented. Most of all the service from everyone was perfect.
Fine Dining in West Asheville
We had a delicious meal at Jargon. The food was creative and delicious. The wait staff was attentive and knowledgable regarding the menu and answered all of our food questions.
Top-notch dining experience
One of our favorite restaurants in the Asheville area because of its innovative cocktails and cuisine. The restaurant has a comfortable atmosphere and the service is always friendly and accommodating. Love taking our out of town guests to this great restaurant in West Asheville!
Try it and you'll have a new Asheville "go-to" spot
Jargon is consistently a hit. The menu changes often, but there are also "classics" that are dependable. I'm not sure that they are capable of a bad meal. Most recently, I ventured out for a vegetarian option that was really solid. The smoked old fashioned is a strong choice, and the beets starter is a consistent choice. Service is relaxed and not fussy, but super attentive. It is difficult to thread the needle sometimes between being farm-to-table, elevated, casual, but attentive, and somehow they've been able to pull it off for years. We go each year during either camp drop off or pick up and we will continue to pay homage to one of our favorite Asheville spots.
Jargon AVL
An exceptional culinary experience with the kindest of staff! Sarah was our server and did a great job guiding us through the menu and making sure we were taken care of. Our dinner was superb and dessert was divine. Ambiance was gorgeous and I can't reiterate enough how courteous each staff member was (even the ones who weren't serving us)! We had dinner at a couple other upscale restaurants in AVL while visiting but preferred our meal here the most. Definitely check out Jargon if you want impeccable hospitality and food that goes above and beyond.
Definitely unimpressed.
I've been to my fair share of fine dining restaurants, and expect small plates and odd ingredients that I don't normally see but my trout dish ($34) was completely plain with no flavor and contained a whopping three forkful of rice. The bread to start our meal tasted like homemade kings Hawaiian rolls for two dollars apiece, not worth it. And finally, I know that Spruce Tip ice cream is supposed to be all the rage, but it was not good and almost inedible. Will not bother going back.
Undercooked crunchy sushi rice is a no go, as well as,
Undercooked crunchy sushi rice is a no go, as well as, overcooked mushrooms. Totally unacceptable for a $42 dish.
This is one of our new favorite restaurants! Food was
This is one of our new favorite restaurants! Food was delicious, perfectly cooked, flavorful, filling and love the farm to table unique menu! Drinks were carefully crafted and delish! Service was impeccable from our waitress Reign and every employee/manager we encountered. We were seated close to the kitchen and impressed by the organization and communication between the cooks. The vibe of the restaurant was unique, romantic and interesting. Def a must to ask about the history of the restaurant and the vision!
Delicious food, creative menu, great ambiance (both inside
Delicious food, creative menu, great ambiance (both inside and outside). Also, friendly and attentive service. Highly recommend.
Culinary excellence with a comfortable atmosphere! I always
Culinary excellence with a comfortable atmosphere! I always get imposter syndrome in fancy restaurants, but here I felt comfortable and relaxed. The staff were superb at explaining the menu and not making you feel less than. Everything about this restaurant was steps above anything/anywhere I've been before. I didn't get a picture of my husbands duck dish, but it was divine! And I am picky eater so I didn't expect to like it!
Excellent ambiance and service.
The food is excellent, but the portions were teeny tiny, similar to other fancy restaurants. I enjoyed my visit, but am not likely to return.
Innovative cuisine, haute atmosphere and impeccable service.
Be prepared to pay for it.
Not your run of the mill Saturday night fare!
Very interesting food and diverse menu offerings - fresh ingredients and layered flavors. Great chill, boho vibe and super nice people. Live in Greenville but our go to place whenever we visit Asheville. Love to bring friends & family. They're always impressed with the delicious dining experience...
Jargon-One of the BEST in Asheville! I highly recommend it!
Jargon is a special restaurant in a city full of good restaurants. The Menu changes weekly, highlighting fresh, local foods and spirits! The wine selection is outstanding. My wife and I love Jargon and have made it our go-to date night restaurant! We live to sit at the counter watching the chef’s work their magic! It like watching “The Bear” in real time!! The service is impeccable and the vibe is “Asheville” with an upscale flair. The owner, Sean, is an interesting guy! If you get the chance, ask him about his previous career! Highly recommended!
Superb Monday munch with good vibe
Excellent! Great food, excellent choices and superb wine guidance. Yummy veggie options and plenty for meat lovers too. Really good drinks, including throw back grasshopper. Call out to great service, and special ambiance on patio. The turntable music was excellent too. Small, so reservations suggested. Will be back.
Amazing food, amazing experience
What an amazing experience. Food was top notch and very creative, staff were so knowledgeable and added a lot to our dinner. Would highly recommend the bar seats that have a view of the kitchen if you have interest in that at all. Watching the process and the care they put into each dish gave us a deeper respect for the work the kitchen does, while being a nice added bit of entertainment to our dinner. Kudos to the whole crew
A mixed bag.
We liked a couple of the dishes. Others needed help. The Brussels and Beet dishes were good. The Cavatelli was odd. My partner took one bite and said nope! I kept eating it. It was oddly sour in flavor. Towards the end of eating the dish I didn't care for it either. Also ordered the Pork loin Katsun excited to try all the sauces (bulldog and kewpie mayo). How they plated the dish was dime sized dollops around the dish. 2 of each sauce around the outside of the dish was no where near enough, seemed super cheep. Would have been ok if they drizzled the sauces on top of let's say half the Katsu and you used the dollops around the edge for a little more. For a $25 dish you have to nail it, which it did not. Lastly we ended the night with chocolate Crunch Cake for dessert. It was extremely odd. There's cake on the bottom, mouse on top and in the middle there's a layer of a strangely textured oat cake which lends to a stale, tooth sum texture( not crunchy). We eat around it. The best part was the dish was that it was sprinkled with a crunchy crumble around the ice cream. My suggestion is get rid of the oat layer and have it be mouse and chocolate cake, ice cream and dump a lot of what ever that crumble was and it would be a winner. And maybe change the name of the dish. Overall wanted to like the place but it was extremely expensive for what we got.
Loved the ambience.
My fave ambience in Asheville. Jazz vinyl playing. Hipster decor. Very friendly staff. Meal was pricey for what we ordered. Mushrooms were great fun and onion soup was heavy but yum. Loved the homemade rose grapefruit soda. Not sweet. Dumplings were ok. Salad was a nice big portion.
Top-Tier
The overall experience was phenomenal the food was exquisite and the service was far above expectation. We will be making this a regular event.
Fantastic dinner
This restaurant is fantastic, the flavors are all so rich and decadent. The head chef here has a very great grasp of combining flavors in a beautiful way. If you are in Asheville I would highly recommend Jargon
10/10!!!
We went here for my moms 70th birthday and holy smokes did it exceed all of my expectations. The service was incredible, attentive and sincere. Our server did an amazing job of staying on top of all our needs while also giving us space to enjoy and never making us feel rushed. We took almost all of his recommendations for food, from apps to mains and dessert and each one was spot on and delicious. I so appreciated that management came to our table to check in and how special they all made my mom feel. The food was out of control good with so many gluten free options for me that everyone enjoyed sharing. The vibe and atmosphere were perfect for a nice dinner, celebration or some romance. I can't believe I waited this long to go here even though it's in my neighborhood. I couldn't have asked for a better way to celebrate my mom. I'm a customer for life now and I can't wait to go back.
Great fish dishes, but some issues and slow service
Jargon is one of Asheville’s top restaurants and one can see why. The black bass and trout mains were wonderful, and our friends loved the mushroom starter. However, there are some problems. The restaurant is very dark, so older people will need their iPhone flashlights to see the menu. The shrimp and grits fritters are just tasteless mush in a hard sesame shell. Service is glacial. It took a full hour and a half to get our mains. This was not so bad as it is a pleasant environment, and the cocktails are good. It seems the front of house staff are numerous, but disorganized. On balance a very good restaurant, which needs a bit better discipline up front.
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