#154 of 109 Asheville Restaurants

Foggy Mountain Brewery

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Pub Grub Done Right at Foggy Mountain Brewery
Written by: Jasmin Diaz
Local Expert's Rating:
4.5 / 5
The Bottom Line:

Visit this friendly, casual atmosphere that serves scratch-made dishes and some great drinks and beer when you stop at Foggy Mountain Brewery. Owners Chris and Samantha Kronberg and the amazing staff welcome you into the restaurant to try some of the best, most delicious offerings in the Asheville area.

- The SmokyMountains.com Local Expert Team

Visit this unique, casual dining experience for a high-quality meal fresh out of their from-scratch kitchen when you visit Foggy Mountain Brewery in Asheville, NC. At Foggy Mountain Brewery, they love sports, but they are not a sports bar. They love live music, but they aren’t a music venue, though they do feature live music on occasion. They love beer but they aren’t a brewery. What! That’s right, they aren’t yet a brewery, but they love food!

It is the love for food that guides the tenacious work ethic of the staff of Foggy Mountain Brewery. Their desire to serve only quality meals with from-scratch options means all guests will have access to good food and good beer, all in a friendly, casual, neighborhood environment. The mission of Foggy Mountain Brewery and one they take very seriously is “pub grub, done right”! They say that even though they feature the basics, the quality shows up in their craft, in how they prepare dishes, and how they operate their restaurant.

When Foggy Mountain Brewery first opened, the initial plan was to install a 10-gallon micro-brew system after opening, hence the name. However, their kitchen quickly outgrew their location, and thus the opportunity to establish brewing operations was put on the back-burner so to speak. Thankfully, it is still on the dream board and planned for one day. Until then, they will continue serving some great food and beer in a fun, friendly atmosphere.

With nearly the entire menu being made-to-order from scratch, there isn’t a wrong choice when selecting an item off their menu.

However, guests rave about a few special dishes that you must try when visiting Foggy Mountain Brewery…

Chicken Wings
One of the specialties at Foggy Mountain is their six whole wings, served in either medium or hot sauce. They are char-grilled, then fried, then tossed in house-made buffalo sauce.

Burgers
Another guest favorite featured at Foggy Mountain Brewery is the ½ lb Brisket/chuck blend house-made burgers. Top it with your choice of applewood smoked bacon, aged white cheddar, mushroom swiss smother in marinated cremini, or caramelized onions. All burgers are served on an all-natural brioche roll and come with fries.

Mac & Cheese
It isn’t often that a side dish has its own place on the menu, but at Foggy Mountain Brewery, mac and cheese is served just like grandma used to make it. This super-rich dish is creamy and topped with garlic bread crumb crust. You can add chicken, steak, mushrooms, jalapenos, bacon, or brat.

Salads
With two main options, both of which come with house dressing, the Foggy Mountain Salad and the Balsamic Caesar Salad are both delicious, freshly made salads offering a lighter option to guests visiting Foggy Mountain Brewery.

Sandwiches and Such
This menu section is served with beer cheese and house-made chips. You can choose from a wide variety of options including the Pork Bahn MI Sandwich, featuring slow roasted pork, the Pulled Pork Sandwich, the Grilled Chicken Panini, the Jalapeno Mac Brat, the Eggplant Sandwich, the Cuban Sandwich, the Chicken Banh MI Wrap, Fresh Hummus Wrap, Blackened Chicken Caesar Wrap, or the Steak Sandwich which is uniquely served with fries.

Cocktails
Foggy Mountain Brewery also features some great drinks, including the Strawbrezzy, which is Vodka with strawberries, basil, lemon, simple syrup, and soda water, the Hoppy Gin Fizz, which features Gin, St. Germain, grapefruit, and Lagunitas Hop Water, or the Foggy Margarita, which has tequila, house-made sour mix, and grand marnier just to name a few. You can also order Miller High Life, Miller Light, Budweiser, or Rotating Seltzers.

Wine
There are also several options of wine to enjoy when visiting Foggy Mountain Brewery including the House Red, called Drops of Jupiter, The Crusher, which is a Pinot Noir, and the Maggio, which is a Cabernet Sauvignon, the House White wine, the Vinho Verde, and more.

Insider Tip:
Foggy Mountain Brewery features dog-friendly seating on their outdoor patio to accommodate those with four-legged family members.