Hail Mary — Restaurant in Asheville

Say a fond farewell to Tastee Diner, and give a warm welcome to Hail Mary! She has made many welcome improvements: she gave the place a facelift and made it spic and span all over and came out with a whole new menu that respectfully pays homage to the Tastee of the past, but is on another level and space of her own entirely. It's all truly very exciting. I am glad to have visited on the grand opening four weeks in and at the beginning of this major turning point. She is a gift to West Asheville.

For the first go-round, I chose a double smashburger, fries, and beef poutine with shredded beef added (a most recommended option). In-house ginger soda topped with candied ginger (the best ginger soda I have ever tasted). I can't get enough of the gravy. It speaks to the soul. The garlic aioli and the ranch sauce are both exactly what the doctor ordered.

The honest-to-goodness happiness, joy, pride, and satisfaction in the staff you can feel is palpable. There are so many things to love, and I have only touched the surface so far. Hail...

We really enjoyed the vibe of the place. I was able to sample several items from the menu. I did not eat the salad…

I sampled all of the sandwiches except the French dip. They all tasted great. I liked everything, but I did go back and eat an entire Bodega.

Now; I am a French fry guy, and I can tell you that these fries I had were excellent. If you are like me you tend to stick with your fries when picking a side. Let me tell you; we ordered the smashed fingerlings, and they will be ordered every time we come in here.

Poutine? Not like this. Try it. I will be order this the next time I am in.

Smiles. There were lots of smiles. I remember that because I don’t really see that when I go out.

I was a visitor to West Asheville. Finding Hail Mary on Haywood road was one of those jewels that you rarely find when you’re traveling. If I were a local; I would be a regular. They have something for whatever mood you...

Hail Mary is not Tastee Dinner, and I, for one, could not be happier with the direction the new owners took with this iteration of this classic dinner spot.

The decor has been updated tastefully, breathing some fresh life into the space. Everything feels clean, and it's a cozy atmosphere indoors (they have outdoor seating, too).

The food! I love the minimal menue and it suits the space very well. The beef poutine is elevated in all the right ways, from using crispy fingerling potatoes instead of French fries, the silky smooth gravy, and the melty cheese. My gf and I devoured it. Speaking of my gf, we had pur first date here before it was Hail Mary, and I swear the bartender somehow knew something we didn't because she thought we were already a couple. Anyway, don't skip on the burger if you're looking for something delicious to put into your tummy because this will satisfy and delight...