Reviews for Leo's House of Thirst in Asheville, NC
Expertly curated wine list, creative and delicious food menu, attentive service, cozy ambiance. One of my favorite spots in all... of Asheville. Wish they did lunch service a few more days per week! Read more
Super cute on the inside, attentive service, solid food, great wine list. Decided to try for my birthday meal with a friend and... it was a good experience. We split the olives, goat cheese toast points, and rib eye French dip, with a nice glass of Pinot.Will definitely be returning to try more things on the menu. Read more
So glad to have stumbled in! Fantastic wine selection. The outdoor seating is dog-friendly and charming. Grilled cheese + bacon... jam was delicious and paired with a perfectly dressed house salad. Swoon! March update - I'm back in AVL and still in love withthis place! Read more
Excellent little wine bar and food. It?s the standard Asheville has yet to otherwise beat. Get some deviled eggs and whatever... else you?re in the mood for. Read more
When I tell you their gnocchi is delectable?! I've never had such a tender and flavorful dish. They have a wonderful wine list... and knowledge servers. Read more
I can?t sing the praises of Leo?s enough. I?ve been here a fair few times now, with my partner, for girls night and now bringing... my meet up group. The staff were SO welcoming and accommodating. They extremely knowledgeable about the drinks they are servingand while I didn?t eat tonight, everything I?ve had in the past was exceptional. I feel so lucky to have this place in walkingdistance!! Read more
My husband and I stopped by yesterday (3pm, Friday) and were blown away by our experience. Brett was extremely knowledgeable on... the wine list and so friendly. He let us try different varieties each round to ensure we were happy with our choices. Theinterior was comfortable, quiet, and we found a cozy spot at the corner table under the front window. And the food- oh my! Thesteak tartare was the best I?ve ever had, and the sponge cake was delicious. We had so much fun, we?ve decided to make this ourFriday afternoon spot. So happy to have Leo?s in the neighborhood! Read more
I saw a picture of the grilled cheese on Instagram a month or so ago, and have been dying to try Leo's ever since. It did not... disappoint. We came in on a rainy Thursday afternoon, and the host allowed me to look at all the seating options beforechoosing where we wanted to sit. The back deck was lovely, but was full except for bar seats, and the picnic tables in the backwere a little wet from the drizzle, so we chose an inside table, right up front. It's a cozy atmosphere, with tables placedfairly close together, but not so much that you felt crowded. The wine list was extensive, with lots of by the glass options. I chose two wines from their 'draft' list. I prefer my reds to be served at room temperature, rather than cool, but I just heldthe glass in my hands for a few minutes to warm them up before I drank them. Both wines were excellent for the price! My friendis not a wine drinker, but picked a beer from their list (not nearly as extensive as the wine list, but inclusive of a fewstandard beer styles), and enjoyed it. We shared the steak tartar and a grilled cheese, and both were delicious. The steaktartar was seasoned perfectly, and served with an egg yolk in the middle, just as it should be. The fried onion strings gave alittle bit of crunch, and the thin crostini's were a perfect accompaniment. The grilled cheese was chock full of a great blendof cheeses that gave it a great flavor profile with lots of depth, and while I'm not sure I have ever said this before, my onlycomplaint might have been that there was a little too much butter used in the grilling. I know... too much butter?? Is thatpossible? It certainly didn't stop me from finishing my half of the sandwich, but it did make it feel a little greasy whencombined with all the cheese! The salad that was served with the grilled cheese was simple, but perfectly dressed with a simplevinaigrette that balanced the richness of the sandwich. I will definitely be back to try more of the me Read more