Join Us for Dinner at Newman’s Restaurant in Saluda, NC

Newman's Restaurant is open!
Everyone is invited to enjoy some fine dining at Newman’s Restaurant in Saluda, NC. Whether you are staying in our cozy accommodations at Orchard Inn or a local looking to enjoy an upscale dining experience, you will love our farm-to-table menu.
At Newman’s, you will enjoy the finest and freshest offerings on this side of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our menus are built around locally-sourced, organic ingredients that are chosen based on seasonal availability. Much of our produce is sourced from our own 4,000 sq. ft. organic garden and mini-orchard. Each week, our chef builds the prix-fixe menu around what ingredients are available. Enjoying farm-to-table cuisine as you look out over the North Carolina mountains is an experience unlike any other. Paired with our extensive wine list, you’ll want to come back over and over again. Contact us today at (828) 749-5471 to make your reservation, or you may reserve your times on OpenTable!
Please see our delicious dinner menu HERE.
Please see our Sunday brunch menu HERE

Newman’s Restaurant FAQ
When is Newman’s Restaurant open?
Newman’s Restaurant is open for dinner on Thursdays through Saturdays from 6 p.m to 8:30 p.m. We are also open for brunch on Sundays.
How much is dinner?
Dinners are $89 per person and Brunch is $45 per person. Valentine's Day Dinner (2/09, 2/10, 2/11, and 2/14) is $95 per person. Tax and gratuity is additional.
Is there a dress code?
Please note that jackets are suggested but not required for the gentleman. Shorts, jeans, and flip-flops are not appropriate.
Do you accept reservations?
Yes! For reservations or any inquiries, call (828) 749-5471 or use the OpenTable reservation button below.
A new addition to the menu!
Testimonial
This is the perfect lite summer dish. I personally enjoyed it every night last weekend and am looking forward to having it again tonight. It's amazing!
- Marc Blazar, owner
What's the dish made of?
- Pan Seared Branzino
- Zucchini & Yellow Squash Spaghetti
- Swiss Chard
- Blistered Garden Tomato
- Kalamata Olives
- Capers
- Garlic & White Wine Sauce

A new addition to the menu!
Testimonial
Tastes even better than it looks. Absolute perfection!
- Marc Blazar, owner
What's the dish made of?
- Pan Seared Diver Scallop
- Garlic Scape Panisse
- Lemon Ricotta
- Pickled Peaches
- Micro Citrus Greens
- Beet Aioli

Reviews
Newman's Restaurant in Saluda, NC, has been recognized by OpenTable users with multiple Diners' Choice awards. OpenTable users have also recognized us as among the best restaurants in the Asheville / Western North Caorlina, including Best Overall, Best Food, Best Service, Best Ambiance, and more!
Southern hospitality defined
We were traveling recently in the Saluda area en route to taking our daughter to summer camp. We'd been out exploring and were in super casual clothes (and quite frankly a bit sweaty and muddy). As we were dropping our daughter off for 3 weeks at camp and we had also been trekking out of the country, we were all really in need of a great, satisfying, quiet family dinner. We called Newman's not realizing until we looked further online that the restaurant was more formal and had a dress code. I mentioned to the lovely person taking my potential reservation that I really didn't think we should come to dinner because we did not have appropriate attire with us. She graciously told us not to worry at all about that; come on for dinner. We had what can only be described as an exquisite meal and dining experience. Every dish was a work of art. The wine suggestions were spot on. And careful care was taken by the chef to modify the prix fix choices to accommodate our daughter's non-dairy, vegetarian diet. I cannot say enough about the beautiful setting, wonderful meal and fabulous service. Southern hospitality defined.
-Review on Google left by Cydney Davis-English | July 2018
Wonderful experience
We arranged a celebratory meal there and had an outstanding experience from start to finish. The staff is friendly and professional. Service was prompt, but not rushed. They modified for a vegetarian with vegan tendencies easily. And the meal was delicious. Every course was presented beautifully, with distinct tastes blended perfectly. The produce was all fresh and flavorful and the view was lovely. The wine list is decent by the glass and interesting by the bottle. We will definitely make a return trip.
-Review of Newman's Restaurant on TripAdvisor, June 2018
An extraordinary palate experience!
My wife and I could not have been more impressed by the secluded ambiance, the mountain views, the service, and most importantly the artful display and taste, of our meals at this hidden gem in the small town of Saluda North Carolina. What an incredible find. We HIGHLY recommend not only Newman's Restaurant, but the Orchard Inn itself. Marc and Marianne have created their own small piece of heaven for all to enjoy.
-Review of Newman's Restaurant on TripAdvisor, June 2018
The best of everything
If you want the best food, the best service, the best view of mountains, eat at Newsman's at The Orchard Inn in Saluda, NC. The food is locally sourced, highly creative, and artistically presented. You might say, "It's too pretty to eat." But don't let that you stop from enjoying one of the best meals you'll find in these parts. Normally, the evening meals are served late in the week and on the weekends. Because the restaurant is in an Inn, it does not serve lunch. You'd be wise to reserve a table in advance. The evening meals have a fixed menu with a good selection of options, usually including beef, chicken, fish, veal, etc. I think there are four courses -- served in courses on white linen. And the wine list? Fantastic! It's not cheap, but not the most expensive restaurant either. Dinner runs about $65 per person, note including the wine. But it is a wonderful experience to sit in the dining room, looking at the mountains and be served beautiful, creative, and great-tasting food. Go there for that special occasion. Go as often as you can.
-Review of Newman's Restaurant on TripAdvisor, May 2018
Consistently outstanding
This is our favorite restaurant. The menu changes constantly, but always offers great selections. The first and second courses are generally quite unique and make choosing one very difficult. Wait staff is among the best you will find anywhere.
-Review of Newman's Restaurant on TripAdvisor, May 2018
Reserve Your Table Today
Call (828) 749-5471 to make your reservations!
A preview of your Newman’s experience
What's to Drink?
Locally sourced brews and exquisite vino will surely delight your senses. Paired perfectly with any entree from Newman's, browse our robust selection of libations to complement your culinary experience. You may choose a rich red wine from California, an airy white from Austria, or a beer from a North Carolina brewery. Browse the menu, and find the perfect glass or pint to suit you!
What's for Dinner?
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- Newman’s Restaurant Duck Leg Ballotine
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- Venison Tenderloin on grilled apple with pomegranates, chestnuts, and micro greens