Jack of the Wood – American
This rustic, wood-hewn sanctuary invites guests to linger over the comforting aromas of golden-flaked biscuits and savory, slow-simmered gravy. The kitchen masterfully balances Southern soul with pub-style indulgence, serving up everything from crispy fried chicken tucked into warm dough to decadent crab cakes benedict and salty, soft pretzel knots.
95 Patton Avenue, Asheville NC 28801 https://jackofthewood.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, nut-free, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, keto, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, south-beach, carnivore, alkaline, volumetrics, low-fodmap, slow-carb, lectin-free, mayo-clinic, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its savory dishes and satisfying portions, guests love the relaxed vibe that makes for a memorable dining experience. Reviewers highlight the welcoming and knowledgeable service, noting that the staff's expertise and friendly approach perfectly complement the flavorful menu.
Menu
- Egg & Cheese Biscuit - $10: Scrambled eggs and cheddar cheese on a house-made buttermilk biscuit. Served with fresh berries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Biscuits & Gravy - $11: House-made buttermilk biscuit topped with house-made sausage gravy. Served with fresh berries. Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Fried Chicken Biscuit - $13: Fried chicken topped with Jack’s blueberry jam and bleu cheese on a house-made buttermilk biscuit. Served with fresh berries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Challah Bacon & Egg - $14: Egg, bacon, Swiss cheese, spicy aioli, grilled tomato, and arugula on grilled City Bakery challah. Served with fresh berries. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Southern Breakfast - $14: Two eggs, house-made sausage patty, house-made buttermilk biscuit, and choice of home fries or cheddar stone-ground grits. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Seasonal Omelette - $16: Seasonal vegetable omelette, house-made sausage patty, house-made buttermilk biscuit, and choice of home fries or cheddar stone-ground grits. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crab Cakes Benedict - $24: Two crab cakes, two eggs, house-made hollandaise sauce. Served with fresh berries, house-made buttermilk biscuit, and choice of home fries or cheddar stone-ground grits. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Pretzel Knots - $11: Three locally made pretzel knots topped with garlic butter and salt. Served with house beer cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Artichoke Dip - $12: Tender artichokes, Gruyère, parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs. Served with a toasted City Bakery baguette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Loaded Garlic Cheese Fries - $13: Hand-cut pub fries topped with fresh garlic and a yellow & white cheddar cheese blend. Served with house ranch dressing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Loaded South Philly Fries - $18: Hand-cut pub fries topped with choice of steak, chicken, or tempeh, peppers, onions, white American cheese, and spicy aioli. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Loaded Buffalo Chicken Fries - $18: Hand-cut pub fries topped with fried chicken, bleu cheese crumbles, house ranch dressing, and Buffalo sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Crab Cake App - $16: Single crab cake, beurre blanc, marinated cherry tomatoes, arugula salad, pickled red onions, citrus vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Wings of the Wood - $16: Six wings tossed in BBQ or Buffalo sauce. Served with celery, carrots, and bleu cheese or ranch. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Ploughman’s Platter - $24: Assorted charcuterie, cheeses, pickled vegetables, pickled egg, Lusty Monk mustard, house-made jam, and toasted City Bakery baguette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Brewhouse Salad - $15: Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, pickled red onions, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic baguette. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Jack's Original Philly Cheesesteak - $16: Shaved ribeye, grilled onions & peppers, white American cheese, Philly Amoroso roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jack's Chicken Philly Cheesesteak - $16: Grilled chicken, grilled onions & peppers, white American cheese, Philly Amoroso roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Jack's Veggie Philly Cheesesteak - $16: Tempeh, grilled mushrooms, onions & peppers, white American cheese, Philly Amoroso roll. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- The Classic Burger - $17: 1/2-lb beef patty, bacon, white & yellow cheddar, Bibb lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, smoky mayo, City Bakery bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- The Melly - $17: 1/2-lb beef patty, bacon, goat cheese, house-made blackberry jam, City Bakery bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Patty Melt - $17: 1/2-lb beef patty, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, Thousand Island dressing, City Bakery Jewish rye. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Veggie Burger - $16: Garbanzo bean & oyster mushroom patty, goat cheese, spicy mayo, arugula, tomato, onion, City Bakery bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Fried Chicken Sandwich - $16: Fried chicken breast, Bibb lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, Thousand Island dressing, City Bakery bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BBQ Chicken Club Sandwich - $17: Grilled chicken breast, bacon, Swiss cheese, house BBQ sauce, pickles, coleslaw, crispy fried onions, City Bakery bun. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Reuben - $17: Swiss cheese, house-made sauerkraut, caramelized onions, Thousand Island dressing, City Bakery Jewish rye. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Tempeh Reuben - $17: Tempeh, Swiss cheese, house-made sauerkraut, caramelized onions, Thousand Island dressing, City Bakery Jewish rye. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Fish & Chips - $22: Two wild-caught cod fillets in beer batter, pub fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce, malt vinegar. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Shepherd’s Pie - $23: Lamb slow cooked for 8 hours, roasted corn, carrots, peas, sautéed onions, mashed potatoes, cheddar cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp & Cheddar Grits - $23: Sautéed shrimp, andouille sausage, calabrese peppers, garlic white wine sauce, cheddar stone-ground grits, collard greens. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Crab Cakes - $26: Two crab cakes, beurre blanc, marinated cherry tomatoes, arugula salad, pickled red onions, citrus vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Bacon - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cheddar Stone-Ground Grits - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Coleslaw - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Collard Greens - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Crispy Brussels Sprouts - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Hand-cut Pub Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Home Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- House-made Buttermilk Biscuit - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- House-made Sausage Patty - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Bailey’s Irish Cream Cheesecake - $12: Oreo cookie crust, whipped cream, and a chocolate shell. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Allagash White Draft - $7: Belgian Wheat Ale, Orange & Coriander Notes
- Founder’s Rubaeus Draft - $6: Nitro Ale, Raspberry Ale
- Green Man ESB Draft - $7: Amber Ale, Nutty, Hints of Caramel
- Green Man IPA Draft - $7: Piney, Hoppy Goodness
- Green Man Porter Draft - $7: Rich Chocolate Malt
- Guinness Irish Dry Stout Draft - $7: Roasted Coffee & Chocolate, Smooth & Creamy
- Pabst Blue Ribbon Draft - $4: Lager, Smooth, Clean, Crisp
- Smithwick’s Irish Red Ale Draft - $7: Easy Irish Red with Hints of Sweet Malty Notes
- Green Man Root Beer - $5: Non Alcoholic Root Beer
- N/A Athletic IPA - $7: Non Alcoholic IPA
- Mimosa - $8: Sunday Special
- House Bloody Mary - $8: Sunday Special