Zambra Info
Amenities
Service options
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Outdoor seating
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Curbside pickup
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Great coffee
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Great dessert
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Live music
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Coffee
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Brunch
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Dessert
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Seating
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Gender-neutral restroom
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Romantic
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Trendy
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Upscale
Crowd
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Groups
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Tourists
Planning
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
Parking
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Paid parking garage
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Parking
Best WLM Reviews
We sat on the patio set up in the breezeway between buildings, sort of an alleyway feeling. Very quaint. The service was good. I found the menu to be interesting and diverse. We had the scallops(slightly undercooked) crab cake, cheese platter, and mussels. Prices were very reasonable, and serving size was sharable if you plan to do a few different items. I highly recommend checking this restaurant out.
My wife and I had never been to Asheville, NC, but heard the food scene was spectacular. We were not disappointed… Our Uber driver recommended a few places and Zambra was at the top of their list.
Talk about being spot on… we had one of the best meals we have had in a very long time. The menu was filled with something for everyone and we had a hard time narrowing down or selections because we wanted to try everything.
We grabbed the coveted “confessional” spot at the bar. It was a nice cozy place where a wonderful person named Lisa took care of us that evening. She was very friendly and helped us make our selections. Her service was impeccable and really completed our evening.
Here’s what we ordered complete with pictures:
Chilled Corn and Tarragon Soup. Crème Fraiche, Tarragon Oil and Lump Crab.
Pomegranate Braised Pork Spring Rolls.
Avocado, Cashew Chili Crisp, Mango Mojo.
Lamb Albondigas.
Tunisian Tomato Sauce, Chickpea and Cucumber Salad, Crumbled Feta, Pistachio.
Charred Cauliflower.
Spicy Romesco, Salsa Verde, Sunflower Seeds.
House Gnocchi → Basil, Arugula and Pine Nut Pesto, Sweet Potato, Radish, Capricorn De Cabra and Goat Cheese.
And for dessert:
Peanut Butter Brownie → Peanut Butter Mousse, Toasted Cashew, House Made Bourbon Ice Cream.
If we ever visit Asheville again, we would certainly visit this fantastic restaurant again. Thank you for making our trip very enjoyable!
Went to the restaurant with friends on a weekend night. Server was nice and checked in with us frequently for new requests.
Menu selection was good. The tapas were okay in general, and the portion varies. Brussel sprouts was pretty impressive as well as the duck leg. I would not recommend the duck confit and the eggplant as they were flavored oddly (maybe worth trying, depends on personal taste). Cocktails were great.
There was a huge group celebrating birthday so kitchen was delayed on serving dishes.
Out for dinner the other night, and by chance we ended up here. The atmosphere was nice, it felt like I was in a different country. The service was good. The food was a bit of a let down. Some of the seafood smelled a little more fishy than it should. And the rest of the dishes were average at best in flavor. The drinks I thought were tasty. Would not eat here again, but would definitely stop in for drinks.
Had reservations for a high top at 6pm on a Thursday. Maybe 20 customers in the whole restaurant and they sat us on a couch in the back corner beside two people which was in no way a high top and any way to spend a date night with my wife. Moved to the bar and found the bartender to be somewhat antisocial. The worst part is the bathrooms. This meal was $200 and the bathrooms were worse than any dive bar I've ever been in. Desperate need of upgrades and at the very least to be cleaned. The food was good but I will likely spend my money somewhere else next time.
Zambras was one of my favorite restaurants I’ve been to in Asheville. Wasn’t even planning on going until we had change in plans and boy am I so grateful for it. The tapas style was really fun to split everything and after 5 tapas we were very full and satisfied. The pomegranate mango pork spring rolls were to die for. Also the fried soft shell crab was so delicious with a very tasty sauce with Serrano ham on top. The lemon and egg soup was another fantastic tapa. The atmosphere there was very vibey and cozy, felt like we were in a cool underground cave, and even the music playing was so good. The lamb meatballs and patatas bravas were the other dishes we got and those were also phenomenal. I will absolutely be going back and taking more friends and family there to try!!
My husband and I went here for dinner and drinks on our last night in Asheville.
We shared a carafe of red sangria (delicious! It was different but good! Tasted like Christmas!) and some tapas. We started with the Owl bakery bread, oil, and vinegar (so good!). We ordered the tapas one at a time which is so nice. They had tapa specials and then tapas that they have all the time so there were a ton of choices. We went with the pork spring rolls (amazing!), gnocchi/sweet potato (different and delicious!), and the roasted carrots (so good!). We wanted to try more but we were stuffed!
The staff was very friendly and helpful. Shauna was our waitress and she was great!
The atmosphere is totally different from anywhere we have ever eaten. We had a very cozy and romantic seating area.
Highly recommend! Make reservations as they can get busy. Parking is nearby.
I absolutely loved this place! It was my first time here. The food was outstanding, and the drinks were top-notch. It's such a beautiful place, especially at night. They have it all lit up with low light and candles. It was very romantic and sexy. The staff was wonderful, too.
Quick Facts About Zambra
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
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| Monday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Thursday | 02:00 AM - 09:30 PM |
| Friday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 02:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
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