During a recent trip to Asheville, we booked dinner reservations at Rhubarb on our last night in the city. Located in the heart of downtown, the restaurant serves up contemporary farm-to-table cuisine.
Our group of four arrived shortly before our reservation on a busy Friday night. The hostess informed us our table wasn’t ready yet. The bar was too crowded, so we hovered near the door. We were seated about 15 minutes after our reservation.
Once seated, a waitress came over with water and said she would be assisting our waiter. The restaurant was crowded and it seemed understaffed, so it took some time for our waiter to come and take our drink order. He was friendly, but service was slow.
I started with a refreshing lemon and gin cocktail while we perused the menu. The menu changes slightly each day to reflect the freshest ingredients. We decided to split several plates from the menu to experience more. To start, we shared the fried hominy and pickled plate. Next, we had the Mongolian barbecued lamb ribs, gnudi and royal red shrimp. This selection was my favorite of the night. Each unique preparation offered rich, complex flavors. We had pork loin and wreckfish for our main plates and mushroom with beans on the side. These dishes boasted fall flavors. I enjoyed the wreckfish most.
While several dishes at Rhubarb are standouts, the service could be improved.
Rhubarb
7 N Pack Square
Asheville, NC 28801
tel 828 785 1503
http://rhubarbasheville.com
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