Cúrate Bar de Tapas
Popular Spanish tapas spot with an excellent rating, offering a lively sit-down meal and a cuisine style that adds variety to the list.
Cúrate Bar de Tapas is a Spanish tapas restaurant in downtown Asheville known for a lively, social dining style built around small plates, cured meats, cheeses, seafood, and classic Spanish flavors. It’s a good choice if you want a meal that feels more like grazing and sharing than ordering a single entrée, with a bar program that fits the energetic atmosphere. The setting is polished but approachable, making it popular for both a casual stop and a longer night out.
History
Cúrate opened in Asheville as a Spanish-inspired tapas restaurant and quickly became one of the city’s best-known dining destinations. It is closely associated with chef Katie Button and the restaurant group she helped build, and it has played a major role in bringing a more nationally recognized Spanish small-plates style to downtown Asheville.
Expert notes
- Expect a busy, social atmosphere, especially during peak dinner hours.
- Reservations are a good idea if you want to avoid a wait.
- Best for sharing; solo diners may want to focus on a few standout tapas rather than trying to order broadly.
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