Thirsty Monk South at Biltmore Park — Restaurant in Asheville

I went to Thirsty Monk with some cohorts from WCU on our break today and this was my first time in this establishment. We got there about 20 minutes or so before noon and there was nobody in the place yet. The young woman behind the counter was extremely friendly and I placed an order for a Monk Burger. I had really been craving a "good burger". I'm so glad I picked this place for lunch! Wow! What a pleasant surprise! The fries were plentiful and fresh hand cut, but the star was the burger. It was a delicious burger that hit on all cylinders. The meat was seasoned and cooked medium just like I ordered. The pickle chips, thinly sliced red onions, tomato and lettuce were all great. Sometimes when I order a burger at a restaurant, I wind up finding some of those items lacking and pull them off - not here. It was an amazing burger; probably the best restaurant burger I've had in a long, long time. Of course, Thirsty Monk is known more for their libations, but don't skip the food! Next time I will try the fish and chips! Super friendly people, great location, outdoor picnic tables for seating and delicious food. I'll...

Beer: They have a lot of taps and often have pint night specials where you get to keep the glass.

Bartenders: Always pleasant, happy to offer suggestions.

Building/Parking: The building sits on the corner in the Biltmore Park area. They have big windows that open for nice days. They have church-pew benches mixed in to the seating selections which I love. They have a few tables for outdoor seating. Parking is all around the spot and I have never had trouble finding a place to park. The bathrooms are neaty/tidy.

Tip: I definitely suggest this spot if you are already in the Biltmore Park area, but do not suggest it if you are traveling from somewhere else in Asheville. (There is another location downtown if you are closer...

World class beers, as anyone knows - but the tacos are awful.

Been drinking @ TM since inception, and have loved their recent addition of their own beers - totally world class. Not sure why I'd never had lunch there though, so I pulled up the website, saw the 2-for-$5 Mon/Fri special - and popped in.

It wasn't $5 - it was $9 and it tasted like cardboard. The server wouldn't give me the time of day, and after waiting 10 mins to order beer or food and being the only person at the bar - I debated leaving. Maybe it was an off day, but seriously - if you're looking for tacos hit Zias, Taco Temple, or Taco Billy...those are tacos.

But you can't go wrong w/ TM's own beer. Belgian at its best in AVL. Stick w/ that &...