Food and presentation here are excellent but we definitely felt this restaurant was overpriced and surprised that it was Trip Advisor’s top rated restaurant. Rather than feeling welcomed and appreciated we were given the feeling we were fortunate to be given the privilege of eating there. This feeling did not come specifically from our server who was very nice and helpful but just a general vibe we felt making our reservation and dining here.
We came into town for a quick anniversary trip and this was our first stop. Let me say Jargon blew me away. We sat at the bar where Alyssa, the bartender for the night, gave us recommendations for other things to do, places to eat and drink in the city. We started with cocktails, the Ice Breaker and my husband had their martini, as recommended by Alyssa. Starters the mushrooms with a creamy black garlic miso sauce and the heirloom tomatoes. Never have I had a more delicious tomato and I grow them fresh in our backyard. We split the Moroccan tagline and Alyssa recommended a bottle of wine. The Orange wine, Skin, that we were able to drink there and bring the rest back for the night. Dessert we split the French press coffee with fresh boozy whipped cream and chocolate ganache which was extraordinarily rich. 10/10 would return. The ambiance, the employees, and of course the food and drinks made this a perfect night.
We first visited Jargon right when they opened and we returned last night, post-COVID. Wow. We thought it was excellent before, especially for a new restaurant, but they are knocking it out of the park now. The service is excellent. The patio seating (retractable roof in case of rain!) was very pleasant. The craft cocktails were inventive and the wine list had interesting choices in every price range. But the food! Wow. Every dish we tried was delicious, with complex flavors and sauces. We tried the chorizo, the local mushrooms and the corn elotes to start and had the Morroccan tagine and the tuna for main courses. I’m still thinking about the two sauces - one sweet, one savory - that the tuna came with. Desserts were also excellent - peach pavlova and malted milk ganache. Don’t let the West Asheville location deter you. It’s a quick trip over the bridge and there is ample parking. Jargon will be our go-to spot for fine dining from now on.
A barely known place on our first visit, now in battle for number one in Asheville. As before, very creative dishes with marvelous flavors. Very nice wine list as a bonus. Ambiance of a thoughtful dining experience.
Four of us had a delightful evening at Jargon celebrating a birthday. We were greeted warmly and taken quickly to our reserved table on the patio. The patio is a lovely oasis away from street views and sounds. Our waitress was extremely helpful in choosing dishes for a tapas style evening. Service was impeccable, food was not only beautifully presented but the flavors were exquisite, cocktails were interesting and tasty. If I had any complaint it would be that the food came out too quickly. I prefer to finish my cocktail before the food arrives but we were only one sip in when our first dish arrived. We are locals and will return often.
Jargon is a fantastic restaurant! The menu is inventive and refreshing. The portions are good. It has an intimate dining room or a great outdoor setting. The staff is attentive and prompt and the decor is fun! Jargon has an extensive, curated wine list. It is our go to place for special occasions, to take out of town visitors or just swing by for a casual meal! I highly recommend Jargon!!
Great ambiance and amazing food. We had a delicious meal while listening to records in their dining room. Excellent drinks. Reign took great care of us! We will be back!
We moved to the area about 3 years ago and plan to eat our way through the surrounding areas. I will say that so far, Jargon ranks at the top! Cozy atmosphere, great cocktails, extensive wines, delicious food, spot on service that was attentive but not overbearing.
Reservations for the courtyard in what started as a sunny, comfortable evening..server assured us that if there was a pop up thunderstorm, the roof would close and we would be dry..well, the heavens opened up, the roof was deployed, but as the minutes went on,the sheer amount of rain blowing sideways could not totally be kept away from our table. The staff was extremely attentive, first helping us to move our table to a dryer spot, and when that did not work, finding us seating inside during a fully booked dinner time. The food was excellent, the service great, and we laughed during the entire experience. Note that we were the only outside table that seemed to be inconvenienced by the rain..all the other diners seemed to remain dry.. we found out later that a storm cell had parked itself over West Asheville..it literally poured for 1/2 hour. When we got home to North Asheville, we had no rain whatsoever. We would definitely go back and sit in the courtyard again.
Found this gem through Trip Advisor. Better than advertised. Appetizers through dessert were wonderful, tasty and creative. Best pork chops I've ever had. It was worth the price. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. This place pays attention to detail. I strongly recommend this restaurant.