Carmel’s Kitchen & Bar offers exceptional contemporary cuisine including imaginative specials utilizing the freshest ingredients. The popular downtown gathering spot is lauded for its alfresco dining, romantic and intimate dining room and chic bar.

Chef Carole Bowers creates meals utilizing superior local products that enable her and her team to showcase Asheville’s bounty of fresh flavors and unique style. When available she uses naturally raised meats, organic produce and line-caught seafood. Lunch features a wide variety of soups, salads, pizzas, burgers and sandwiches. Dinner offerings range from mussels and calamari to locally sourced steaks and pork.