Asheville Proper Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Asheville Proper, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Asheville, NC. This restaurant celebrates the art of fine dining with a menu that boasts expertly prepared meats, each dish showcasing the richness of local ingredients and skilled craftsmanship.
From the Fire offerings are truly exceptional, featuring a range of steaks, including a dry-aged Wagyu ribeye and a savory rack of lamb, designed to satisfy any carnivore’s craving. Small plates, like the smoked shortrib goulash and charred octopus, entice with their creativity and depth of flavor—perfect for sharing or indulging solo.
Reviews sing praise of the vibrant atmosphere, attentive service, and the unmistakable warmth of the open kitchen. Whether you opt for the chef's tasting menu or a single standout dish, Asheville Proper promises an unforgettable dining experience that combines innovative culinary techniques with a cozy, inviting ambiance.
Salads
Spinach Salad
smoked sunflower seeds, herb feta, pickled onions, pears, balsamic vinaigrette
Grilled Romaine Salad
smoked blue cheese vinaigrette, radish, egg, lardons, spiced peanuts, bread crumb
Charred Octopus
poached fingerlings, tahin pekmez, feta, warm caper vinaigrette, fried parsley
Smoked Shortrib Goulash
caramelized onions, shredded potatoes, tallow dumplings, creme fraiche, scallion
Wagyu Steak Tartare
ash aioli, microgreens, tallow brioche
Fennel Ricotta Meatballs
cabbage "fettuccini", charred carrot, dijon, smoked caraway cream, pickled shallot
Pork Belly "Porchetta"
miso, rosemary, braised fried fennel, blood orange bbq, broccolini
Grilled Bone Marrow
smoked pistachio crumble, zhoug, pomegranate, demi glace, sourdough
Shrimp Vol-Au-Vent
grilled shrimp, shrimp mousse, puff pastry, citrus, radish, spicy caramel
Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi
mixed citrus, black garlic fig puree, charred celeriac, piquillos, mint
Artisanal Cheese Plate
cranberry moustarda, candied nuts, burnt honey, sourdough crackers
Small Plates
From the Fire
Bavette
9 oz, Hickory Nut Gap
Petite Tender
9 oz, Certified Angus Beef
Dry Aged Ribeye
12 oz, Certified Angus Beef
Rack Of Lamb
8 oz, Victoria, NZ
Wagyu Flat Iron
8 oz, Snake River Farms
New York Strip
10 oz, USDA Prime
Ribeye
12 oz, Apple Brandy Beef
Dry Aged Duck Breast
seared arborio rice cake, charred cabbage & beet slaw, xató sauce, smoked pistachio, sage
Grilled Dry Aged Swordfish
smoked hominy, spinach puree, squid ink tuile, root vegetable chutney, saffron vinegar, garlic
Grilled Mushroom Lentil Cake
beluga lentils, local mushrooms, sweet potato purée, charred garlic kale, mushroom gravy
Composed Plates
A La Carte Sides
Crispy Confit Potatoes
melted brie, rosemary, tallow vinaigrette
Grilled Local Asparagus
pimento cheese, herb almonds, orange glaze
Coldwater Creek Grits
bacon jam, blue cheese, scallion
Coal Fired Cabbage
prosciutto, pickled pomegranate, creamy feta sauce
Embered Red Beets
beet crema, kale, pecorino, champagne vin
Sauteed Kale
marrow butter, crispy fried onion, blood orange
Local Oyster Mushrooms
sage pesto, embered butternut, red wine
Parker House Roll
sea salt, spiced citrus butter
Birds Fly South Fat Ma Pilsner
Edmund's Oast Comfy Armchair Brown Ale
Radeberger Pilsner
Bold Rock Apple
Sierra Nevada Sunny Little Thing
Pisgah Pale Ale
Burial Surfwax IPA
Bottled & Canned
Drafts
Catawba White Zombie
Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing IPA
Kick Free Mule
seedlip spice 94, lime, sugar, bitters, ginger
Spicehound
seedlip grove 42, falernum, lime, orgeat, habanero
Gardener's Wink
seedlip 108, lemon, orgeat, celery bitters
Fever Tree Lime And Yuzu
Rightside Brewing IPA, N/A
Green Man Root Beer
Barritt's Ginger Beer
Zero-Proof
Classic Cocktails
The Old Fashioned
bourbon, demerara, angostura bitters, orange and fig bitters
Cosmo Highball
vodka, aperol, cranberry bitters, soda
Walnut Manhattan
rye whiskey, punt e mes, averna, angostura bitters, walnut bitters
The Fitzgerald
beefeater gin, lemon, sugar, angostura bitters
Lion's Tail
bourbon, allspice dram, demerara, lime, angostura bitters, cardamom bitters
Spritz Mode
aperol, orange, grapefruit, black lemon bitters, prosecco
Pineapple Daiquiri
plantation pineapple rum, demerara, lime
Amargo Paloma
blanco tequila, campari, grapefruit, lime, sugar
Nefarious Mastermind
mezcal, ancho reyes, cold brew, amaro montenegro, mole bitters