Brevard

transylvania seat · 28712

Brevard is the Transylvania County seat that built a brand around white squirrels and a summer music festival, which is more personality than most towns ten times its size. The downtown is tidy, the breweries are competent, and Pisgah National Forest sits at the edge of town like a private backyard. The tradeoff is real: housing has tightened as Asheville refugees and retirees discovered the same charm you did, and winter nightlife thins to a few reliable bars. Bring a car, bring patience for tourist weekends, and bring the understanding that small means small.

$37,045

median income

$1,021

median rent

The data

Brevard by the numbers

Median individual income in Brevard is about $37k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Brevard pays about $1,020 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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15 spots across Brevard

Brevard
Dining
The Square Root
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,215
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,215 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Square Root.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Brevard
Dining
The Bohemian Restaurant
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 1,334
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 1,334 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Bohemian Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8:30 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8:30 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 8:30 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Brevard
Drinks
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom
Brewery★ 4.6 · 992
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 992 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
Sora Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 852
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 852 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sora Japanese Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 3 PM, 4:30 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
Jordan Street Cafe
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 645
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 645 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Jordan Street Cafe.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
The Falls Landing Restaurant
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 525
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 525 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Falls Landing Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 to 8:30 PM
Wed4:30 to 8:30 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 8:30 PM
Sat4:30 to 8:30 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
Root & Bone - Hendersonville
Southern restaurant (US)$$$$★ 4.4 · 330
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 330 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Root & Bone - Hendersonville.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Brevard
Dining
185 King Street
Live music venue★ 4.7 · 293
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 293 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 185 King Street.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Brevard
Drinks
Wine Down on Main
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 200
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 200 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wine Down on Main.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4:30 to 9 PM
Tue4:30 to 9 PM
Wed4:30 to 9 PM
Thu4:30 to 9 PM
Fri4:30 to 9 PM
Sat4:30 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
The Blind Mule Restaurant
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 173
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 173 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Blind Mule Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 to 8 PM
Wed4:30 to 8 PM
Thu4:30 to 8 PM
Fri4:30 to 8 PM
Sat4:30 to 8 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
Stone Bowl House | Korean
Korean restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 119
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Stone Bowl House | Korean.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Tue11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Wed11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 2:30 PM, 4:30 to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Assistive hearing loop · Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
DFR Lounge
Live music venue★ 4.5 · 112
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 112 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at DFR Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 PM to 12 AM
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri8 PM to 2 AM
Sat8 PM to 2 AM
Sun8 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
Wild Morel | French • Italian
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 105
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 105 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wild Morel | French • Italian.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 9 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun12 to 3 PM, 5 to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Drinks
Noblebräu Brewing
Brewery★ 4.6 · 83
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 83 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Noblebräu Brewing.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri3 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Brevard
Dining
Wood & Vine
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 56
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 56 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Wood & Vine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 to 8 PM
Wed4:30 to 8 PM
Thu4:30 to 8 PM
Fri4:30 to 8 PM
Sat4:30 to 8 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps

Brevard

Brevard by the numbers

Local date spots

The Square Root

The Bohemian Restaurant

Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom

Sora Japanese Restaurant

Jordan Street Cafe

The Falls Landing Restaurant

Root & Bone - Hendersonville

185 King Street

Wine Down on Main

The Blind Mule Restaurant

Stone Bowl House | Korean

DFR Lounge

Wild Morel | French • Italian

Noblebräu Brewing

Wood & Vine

Reach Brevard singles right where they plan dates.