Posana Downtown

Had a fantastic experience at Posana. The kitchen is dedicated gluten free, and they are also very knowledgeable about additional allergies. It was such a wonderful experience to not have to worry about allergies for once as someone who can't eat gluten. However, this isn't just good for gluten free standards, the food is just plain great. The cheddar biscuits were fantastic - light and fluffy. I had the NY strip with greens and potatoes for my entree and it was fabulous, perfectly cooked. Finished the meal with the hot chocolate Mexican torte. The drinks were also very well made, and service was wonderful. Will definitely be coming back next time I'm in Asheville.

AMAZING! I don’t think it’s a strong enough adjective but amazing nonetheless. My wife and I spent the weekend in Lake Lure and were looking for an upscale restaurant. We ended settling on Posana based on the menu. We ended up sitting at the bar which was great, comfortable chairs, and great service! The food was so amazing! My wife did the 3 course restaurant week menu, where she had the Pimento Cheese Hushpuppies, Short rib, and Tahini caramel tiramisu. (Chefs kiss) I had the New York Strip, equally amazing! We also had the cheddar biscuits with the hot honey butter. Honestly, I would still have thought this place was amazing if I had stopped at the biscuits. We each had a drink, I had the Pear of Thieves and my wife had the Nai Thai with Tequila. Honestly, this place is too cheap. O

CONTEXT - Tourists - Anniversary - Wife with gluten and dairy sensitivities - Palates that tend to favor bold flavors - We spent 4 hours hiking John Rock at Pisgah National Forest earlier in the day, so we arrived hungry. - Orders: cheddar biscuits (starter); lobster gnocchi (husband’s entrée); short ribs (wife’s entrée) PROS - Seated promptly for our reservation (despite arriving 10-15 minutes early and not prompting staff to seat us promptly). - Extremely thoughtful staff — congratulatory card, wine, appetizer, and dessert (definitely the most any restaurant has ever celebrated us, which was so kind of Posana to do) - Plentiful gluten-free options for my wife - Filtered water (probably not fluoride-free, though) - Atmosphere was nice but not pretentious - Cheddar biscuits were stellar —

Come to Asheville once a year. This place has been a part of my rotation for awhile now. Tonight emphasized why. Swanee and Eli behind the bar were/are phenomenal. Great suggestions and honest about the menu. Really took care to make sure I got what I was looking for with extra notice to allergies/things I can't have. They were great hosts somehow outshining the fantastic pork belly small plate. It was perfectly balanced and prepared. Highly recommend. Sat next to the pass and all the servers seem to be genuinely engaged in what they're doing and knowledgeable as one even adding to my decision making while waiting for beverages. Highly recommend Posana.

Came across this restaurant with my girlfriend while walking along downtown Asheville and fortunately was able to get seated at the bar. We had no idea it was restaurant week and the items that were on the menu delivered in satisfaction and wonderful tastes. The cherry smoked pork belly appetizer and the Sinai burrata were beyond amazing! Along with the Gemelli Pasta with braised lamb - phenomenal dish and very tasty. The drinks were also very good and the service was great. I do recommend reserving ahead of time. Posana js a very prestige and phenomenal restaurant that every person should try. We will be back here again every time we visit Asheville.