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Curate

11 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801-3603 (Downtown Asheville)
828-239-2946
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Ranked #1 of 402 restaurants in Asheville
Price range: RM66 - RM94
Cuisines: Mediterranean, Spanish, Tapas
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Dining
Neighbourhood: Downtown Asheville
Cross street: Patton Avenue
Transit: Asheville Transit provides bus service throughout the City of Asheville and other local areas with 24 bus routes running from 6 a.m.-11:30 p.m., Monday - Saturday. Routes originate at Transit Center, located 49 Coxe Avenue in downtown Asheville (next to the U.S. Post Office). On-duty information assistant provides assistance with maps & schedules.
Description: THE BEST OF SPAIN, conveniently located downtown Asheville! Curate is pleased to bring the best Spain has to offer through our traditional cuisine, unrivaled hospitality and festive, energetic atmosphere. In Spanish, Curate, means 'cure yourself.' Whether you're looking for a fun-filled evening out with friends or a quick bite before or after one of Asheville's many art or music productions, Curate is the place you go to take care of yourself, by letting us take care of you. Please join us for some fun...just say "una cana!"
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Concord, Massachusetts
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9 restaurant reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Visiting Asheville for the first time, meeting my sister and her husband from Houston with my husband (we're from the Boston area). Wow. These are among the best tapas we've had anywhere, including Barcelona! Each one revealed their distinctive flavors, including a gin and tonic with cucumber. Delicious wine, though expensive, great service and the whole meal was topped off... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina
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14 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

Fun, busy place for Sunday lunch. Great tapas menu, well explained by wait staff. All dishes were delicious and only wish we could have managed more!

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Virginia Beach, Virginia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The food tasted good but not worth the prices for the size of the servings. Very trendy more about being seen and going to the hip place than having a really great meal!

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Mooresville, North Carolina
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

I really didn't think I would love this place, despite the great reviews. But it was great!! Definitely recommend having a reservation because even at 9 o'clock at night, the place was packed. We sampled about 15 different tapas and enjoyed a pitcher of cava sangria. Although I didn't LOVE every dish we tried, it was a great experience trying... More

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Our meal was beyond amazing! We had fried eggplant, lamb skewers, shrimp, marinated mushrooms, cured meat and cheese, and chocolate mousse for desert. Our server was great - thanks Eric for great recommendations! Don't miss this restaurant! We would consider driving three hours for the day just to eat here!

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asheville
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

Fun reasonable awesome Little loud but part of the fun. I would sit at the bar the next time. The kitchen is open and you can see people working. The server was very informative. We had 5 plates for the 2 of us. 2 glasses of wine it was 70 dollars. I give it a 9 out of 10. I... More

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Asheville, NC
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51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

By now Curate has developed a reputation as one of Asheville's leading restaurants -- and deservedly so. The tapas offerings are varied, tasty, creative, and beautifully prepared and served. About three dishes per person and a shared dessert make a memorable meal. This place is so popular that it is near impossible to get in on a Thursday, Friday, or... More

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Asheville, North Carolina
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14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We had visitors from Sweden and Germany. They absolutely loved Curate. Our server was patient and accommodating. We ordered a variety of foods to appeal to the meat or veggie lovers in our group.

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Asheville
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37 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I know how amazing the restaurants are in NYC so we wanted the pick just the right restaurant. We were not disappointed. The menu was a little intimidating as I could pronounce alot of it. I wasn't even quiet sure what we ordered but when it came it was amazing - every morsel.

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Rogers, Arkansas, USA
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

Spent a lot of money at Curate for my first ever Tapas experience - with NO regrets! The lamb skewers (lamb marinated in moorish spices) was possibly the best thing I've ever eaten. If you're on vacation and not concerned too much about money, this is one restaurant you'll want to try!

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