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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at RendezVous
Dairy-Free at RendezVous
RendezVous in Asheville has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mussels Frites (Full) and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at RendezVous
RendezVous in Asheville has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Mussels Frites (Full). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at RendezVous
RendezVous in Asheville has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Classic Crème Brûlée, Lobster Ravioli (4 pieces) and Ice Cream. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at RendezVous
RendezVous in Asheville has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Solstice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at RendezVous
RendezVous in Asheville has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including House Wine (Glass) and Solstice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at RendezVous
RendezVous in Asheville has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Steak au Poivre, House Wine (Glass) and Solstice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at RendezVous
RendezVous in Asheville has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at RendezVous
RendezVous in Asheville has 6 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Ginger New Fashion, Earl's Affair and Frosted Pear Cocktail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at RendezVous
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Steak Tartare | 39.2 g | 49.6 g |
| Beet and Goat Cheese Salad | 93.9 g | 34.7 g |
| Steak au Poivre | 19 g | 31.4 g |
| Escargot Bourguignon | 42.8 g | 30.7 g |
| Chicken Cordon Bleu Bouchon | 80.4 g | 30.4 g |
| Salmon Dijonnaise | 35.6 g | 26.3 g |
| Raclette Fondue | 121 g | 26 g |
| Veal Sweetbreads with Capers | 32.2 g | 23.9 g |
| French Onion Soup | 16.7 g | 23.6 g |
| Croque Monsieur | 23.1 g | 23 g |
| Solstice | 0 g | 21 g |
| Trout with Almonds Meuniere | 43.8 g | 19.9 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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
Appetizers
- Bread and Butter - $7: local City Bakery sourdough baguette with butter, confit garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-made Pâtés Assortment - $18: country-style with duck, pork, and pistachios; and duck liver-cognac mousse - with cornichons, caperberries, mustards, toasted baguette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Escargot Bourguignon - $15: six escargot, garlic butter, puff pastry, local City Bakery sourdough baguette Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Raclette Fondue - $17: raclette cheese fondue with cornichons, potatoes, baguette, rotating crudités Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- 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-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veal Sweetbreads with Capers - $24: sautéed veal sweetbreads, beurre blanc, capers, greens, croutons Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads and Soup
- Grandfather's Salad - $16: fresh greens, bacon, bleu cheese crumbles, dijon mustard vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet and Goat Cheese Salad - $16: fresh greens, roasted beets, apples, goat cheese, walnuts, dijon mustard vinaigrette Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $12: traditional french onion soup Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Quiche of the Day - $17: rotating quiche, fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, croutons, pommes frites Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- Croque Monsieur - $17: local City Bakery sourdough bread, ham, gruyère, béchamel, fresh greens, cherry tomatoes, croutons, pommes frites Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Provençal Lasagna - $18: seasonal vegetables, gruyère, mozzarella, garlic, tomato sauce, parmesan Available at: dinner, lunch
- Trout with Almonds Meuniere - $29: local trout filet encrusted with almonds, lemon-butter-white wine-caper sauce, rice, haricots verts Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Cordon Bleu Bouchon - $29: breaded chicken breast rolled around prosciutto and gruyère, beurre blanc, seasonal veggies, pommes frites Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Bourguignon - $26: traditional beef stew with mushrooms, onions, carrots, tomatoes, red wine, roasted potatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Dijonnaise - $32: pan-seared salmon, creamy dijon mustard sauce, seasonal veggies, roasted potatoes Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Duck with Orange and Chocolate: roasted half-duck rubbed with cocoa nibs and dried coriander, orange glaze, vegetable and potato gratin Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak au Poivre: pan-seared teres major, crushed black pepper crust, cognac pepper cream sauce, pommes frites and seasonal veggies Dietary tags: Low-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Steak Frites Bouchon: pan-seared teres major, house-made garlic butter, pommes frites and seasonal veggies Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli (4 pieces) - $25: lobster-filled ravioli, crawfish nantua sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Ravioli (6 pieces) - $36: lobster-filled ravioli, crawfish nantua sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Frites (Full) - $29: fresh PEI mussels with pommes frites. Choice of Parisienne, Mediterranean, or La Bleu sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $5: herbs de provence and roasted red pepper mayo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Add Salmon to Salad - $16 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Ice Cream - $6: Madagascar vanilla bean or coconut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Mousse - $8: Classic French bistro style Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bread Pudding à la Mode - $9: house-made bread pudding of the day with vanilla bean ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Drunken Banana - $9.5: rum-marinated banana wrapped in filo pastry with coconut ice cream and caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Classic Crème Brûlée - $9.5: Original 1691 recipe Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Profiteroles - $11: choux pastry rolls filled with crème pâtissier, whipped cream and chocolate ganache Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages
- Frosted Pear Cocktail - $13: pear brandy, gin, lemon juice, spiced simple syrup, orange bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse
- Earl's Affair - $11: vodka, lemon juice, earl grey simple syrup Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Solstice - $12: dark rum, allspice liqueur, orgeat, pineapple, lime juice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb
- Spiced Paloma - $12: tequila, allspice liqueur, honey syrup, lime juice, grapefruit juice, club soda Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse
- The Honeybee - $13: gin, allspice liqueur, apricot liqueur, lemon, honey syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ginger New Fashion - $13: bourbon, ginger liqueur, bitters, ginger beer, cherry & orange-infused ice cube Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Amber Harvest - $15: knob creek, apple butter, cinnamon-brown sugar syrup, lemon juice, ginger beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse
- House Wine (Glass) - $9.5: Rouge, Blanc, or Rosé Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about RendezVous
- Is RendezVous dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. RendezVous has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mussels Frites (Full) and French Fries.
- What can I eat at RendezVous on a dairy-free diet?
- Mussels Frites (Full) and French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does RendezVous have vegan options?
- Yes. 6 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Ginger New Fashion and Earl's Affair.
- Is RendezVous gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at RendezVous?
- Steak Tartare, at roughly 49.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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