Swannanoa

east buncombe · 28778

East Buncombe, where the Swannanoa River cuts a quiet seam between Asheville and Black Mountain. The old Beacon blanket mill is gone, Warren Wilson College is the cultural anchor, and rent runs noticeably below the city proper. Dating here is a logistical question more than a scene question: there is no scene, which some couples treat as a feature. Expect to drive into Asheville for anything resembling a date night, and expect the drive back to feel longer than it is. Best for people who already know what they want and have a car that starts.

$27,783

median income

$994

median rent

The data

Swannanoa by the numbers

Median individual income in Swannanoa is about $27.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Swannanoa pays about $990 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

11 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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11 spots across Swannanoa

Swannanoa
Drinks
Okie Dokies Smokehouse
Barbecue restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,445
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2375 US-70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,445 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Okie Dokies Smokehouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri11 AM to 7 PM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Swannanoa
Dining
Open Oven Brunch & Bakery
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 779
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
102 Church St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 779 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Open Oven Brunch & Bakery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 2 PM
TueClosed
Wed8 AM to 2 PM
Thu8 AM to 2 PM
Fri8 AM to 2 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM
Sun8 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Swannanoa
Dining
Sake Sushi
Sushi restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 760
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
6 E Market St, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 760 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sake Sushi.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9:30 PM
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thu11 AM to 9:30 PM
Fri11 AM to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 9:30 PM
Sun12 to 9:30 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Swannanoa
Dining
La Guinguette
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 441
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
105 Richardson Blvd, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 441 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at La Guinguette.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Sun10 AM to 3 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Swannanoa
Dining
The Monte Vista Hotel
Restaurant★ 4.4 · 436
Swannanoa
Dining
Que Sera
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 303
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
101 Black Mountain Ave, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 303 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Que Sera.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 8:30 PM
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 9 PM
Sat5 to 9 PM
Sun5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Swannanoa
Drinks
BERADU Specialty Market & Restaurant
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 300
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2 E Market St Ste A-B, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 300 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at BERADU Specialty Market & Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue9 AM to 6 PM
Wed8 AM to 6 PM
Thu8 AM to 6 PM
Fri8 AM to 6 PM
Sat8 AM to 6 PM
Sun9 AM to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Swannanoa
Cafés
Moments Coffee Bar & Eatery
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.6 · 257
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
2304 US-70, Swannanoa, NC 28778
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 257 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Moments Coffee Bar & Eatery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat8 AM to 4 PM
Sun8 AM to 4 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
College students · Family-friendly · Groups
Contact
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Swannanoa
Drinks
Rooted in Wine
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 103
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
1327 Charlotte Hwy, Fairview, NC 28730
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 103 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rooted in Wine.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed2 to 7 PM
Thu2 to 7 PM
Fri2 to 8 PM
Sat2 to 8 PM
Sun3 to 7 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
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Call Site Maps
Swannanoa
Dining
Bev's Steak
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 48
Wheelchair access
Find it
117 Cherry St C, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 48 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bev's Steak.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat4 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Swannanoa
Drinks
Old Town District
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 31
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
110 Black Mountain Ave, Black Mountain, NC 28711
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Old Town District.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 9 PM
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
Site Maps

Swannanoa

Swannanoa by the numbers

Local date spots

Okie Dokies Smokehouse

Open Oven Brunch & Bakery

Sake Sushi

La Guinguette

The Monte Vista Hotel

Que Sera

BERADU Specialty Market & Restaurant

Moments Coffee Bar & Eatery

Rooted in Wine

Bev's Steak

Old Town District

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