RendezVous – French
This intimate retreat captures the soulful essence of a classic bistro, where the warm glow of the dining room invites guests to linger over bubbling escargot and velvety house-made pâtés. The air carries the rich, comforting scent of molten raclette and savory onion soup, setting the stage for a meal that honors tradition through delicate veal sweetbreads and hand-chopped steak tartare. It is a place where every bite feels like a timeless celebration, blending rustic French comfort with the sophisticated charm of a neighborhood gem.
184 New Haw Creek Road, Asheville NC 28805 https://ashevillerendezvous.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, vegetarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, raw-food, low-fodmap, carnivore, tlc, aip, volumetrics, detox, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming and attentive service, guests love visiting for special occasions where the food is consistently perfectly cooked and well-prepared. Diners rave about the fresh, delicious salads and highlight the comfortable setting that makes for a relaxed and memorable dining experience.
Menu
- Bread and Butter - $7: local City Bakery sourdough baguette with butter, confit garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- House-made Pâtés Assortment - $18: country-style with duck, pork, and pistachios; and duck liver-cognac mousse - with cornichons, caperberries, mustards, toasted baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Escargot Bourguignon - $15: six escargot, garlic butter, puff pastry, local City Bakery sourdough baguette Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Raclette Fondue - $17: raclette cheese fondue with cornichons, potatoes, baguette, rotating crudités Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Steak Tartare - $26: raw beef shoulder tenderloin, finely chopped and seasoned in-house with cornichons, capers, red onion; served with toasted baguette Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, Raw-Food
- Veal Sweetbreads with Capers - $24: sautéed veal sweetbreads, beurre blanc, capers, greens, croutons Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Grandfather's Salad - $16: fresh greens, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, dijon mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Beet and Goat Cheese Salad - $16: fresh greens, roasted beets, apples, goat cheese, walnuts, dijon mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- French Onion Soup - $12: traditional french onion soup Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Quiche of the Day - $17: rotating quiche, fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, croutons, pommes frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Croque Monsieur - $17: local City Bakery sourdough bread, ham, gruyère, béchamel, fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, croutons, pommes frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Provençal Lasagna - $18: seasonal vegetables, gruyère, mozzarella, garlic, tomato sauce, parmesan Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Trout with Almonds Meuniere - $29: local trout filet encrusted with almonds, lemon-butter-white wine-caper sauce, rice, haricots verts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Bouchon - $29: breaded chicken breast rolled around prosciutto and gruyère, beurre blanc, seasonal veggies, pommes frites Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Beef Bourguignon - $26: traditional beef stew with mushrooms, onions, carrots, tomatoes, red wine, roasted potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Salmon Dijonnaise - $32: pan-seared salmon, creamy dijon mustard sauce, seasonal veggies, roasted potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Duck with Orange and Chocolate: roasted half-duck rubbed with cocoa nibs and dried coriander, orange glaze, vegetable and potato gratin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak au Poivre: pan-seared teres major, crushed black pepper crust, cognac pepper cream sauce, pommes frites and seasonal veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Steak Frites Bouchon: pan-seared teres major, house-made garlic butter, pommes frites and seasonal veggies Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Lobster Ravioli (4 pieces) - $25: lobster-filled ravioli, crawfish nantua sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lobster Ravioli (6 pieces) - $36: lobster-filled ravioli, crawfish nantua sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Mussels Frites (Full) - $29: fresh PEI mussels with pommes frites. Choice of Parisienne, Mediterranean, or La Bleu sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Fries - $5: herbs de provence and roasted red pepper mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Add Salmon to Salad - $16 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Ice Cream - $6: Madagascar vanilla bean or coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Chocolate Mousse - $8: Classic French bistro style
- Bread Pudding à la Mode - $9: house-made bread pudding of the day with vanilla bean ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Drunken Banana - $9.5: rum-marinated banana wrapped in filo pastry with coconut ice cream and caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Classic Crème Brûlée - $9.5: Original 1691 recipe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Profiteroles - $11: choux pastry rolls filled with crème pâtissier, whipped cream and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Frosted Pear Cocktail - $13: pear brandy, gin, lemon juice, spiced simple syrup, orange bitters
- Earl's Affair - $11: vodka, lemon juice, earl grey simple syrup
- Solstice - $12: dark rum, allspice liqueur, orgeat, pineapple, lime juice
- Spiced Paloma - $12: tequila, allspice liqueur, honey syrup, lime juice, grapefruit juice, club soda
- The Honeybee - $13: gin, allspice liqueur, apricot liqueur, lemon, honey syrup
- Ginger New Fashion - $13: bourbon, ginger liqueur, bitters, ginger beer, cherry & orange-infused ice cube
- Amber Harvest - $15: knob creek, apple butter, cinnamon-brown sugar syrup, lemon juice, ginger beer
- House Wine (Glass) - $9.5: Rouge, Blanc, or Rosé