Welcome to Mayfel's! We specialize in Louisiana-inspired cuisine. Our food is made from scratch. Some dishes may take longer to prepare than others. Enjoy your meal, and we look forward to seeing you again! Our Brunch menu is available until 3:30 pm.
Benedicts
Two Poached Eggs served on a toasted English Muffin and topped with Hollandaise. Comes with the following Toppings and a Side of your choice.
Traditional
$12.00
Thick-Cut Ham
Mountains To Sea
$15.00
Crab Cakes
The Karma
$13.00
Veggie Sausage, Spinach, Tomato, BBQ Hollandaise
The Southern
$13.00
Fried Green Tomatoes and Ham on a Buttermilk Biscuit
The Kodiak
$15.00
Smoked Salmon, Arugula, Tomato and Capers
Breakfast
Asheville Scramble
$13.00
Eggs or Tofu scrambled with Mushroom, Red Onion, Red Bell Pepper and Spinach. Served on a bed of Home Fries. Comes with choice of Breakfast Meat.
Add a Biscuit with homemade Jam or Apple Butter
$3.00
Add Rye or Wheat Toast
$2.00
Add Side of Gravy
$1.00
Hillbilly
$10.00
Two Eggs any Style*, choice of Side, and choice of Bacon, Sausage or Veggie Sausage.
Add a Biscuit with homemade Jam or Apple Butter
$3.00
Add Rye or Wheat Toast
$2.00
Add Side of Gravy
$1.00
Steak & Eggs
$15.00
Painted Hills Farm Sirloin, grilled to order*, and paired with Two Eggs any style* and topped with Hollandaise. Comes with choice of Side.
Add a Biscuit with homemade Jam or Apple Butter
$3.00
Add Rye or Wheat Toast
$2.00
Add Side of Gravy
$1.00
Huevos Carolina
$13.00
House-made Black Bean Patty topped with 2 Eggs any style*, Cheese, Salsa and Sour Cream. Served with Crispy Tortilla Strips and choice of Breakfast Meat.
Breakfast Sandwich
$13.00
Bacon, Sausage, Ham or Veggie Sausage with Scrambled Eggs, Spinach, Cheese and Roasted Red Pepper Aioli on toasted , house-made Sourdough. Comes with choice of Side.
Fried Chicken Biscuit
$14.00
Buttermilk Biscuit topped with Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Milk Gravy and Green Onion. Comes with choice of Side.
Add 2 Eggs any style*
$3.00
Make it Sausage Gravy
$2.00
French Toast
$12.00
Homemade Brioche dipped in Egg-wash and grilled. Topped with Crème Anglaise and Spiced Apples or Blackberry Compote. Comes with choice of Bacon, Sausage, Ham, or Veggie Sausage.
Shrimp and Grits
$17.00
Gulf Coast Shrimp sautéed with our Creole Cream Sauce and nestled in a bowl of Stone-ground Parmesan Grits. Topped with Gorgonzola crumbles and Green Onion.
Substitute Local Grilled Trout for Shrimp
$2.00
Add Chopped Bacon
$2.00
Add a Biscuit with homemade Jam or Apple Butter
$3.00
Biscuit & Gravy
$10.00
Our large Buttermilk Biscuit, split, and topped with Gravy and crumbled Sausage or Veggie Sausage. Comes with choice of Side.
Add 2 Eggs any style*
$3.00
Omelets
Comes with house blend of Cheddar, Monterey Jack and Smoked Gouda inside, and choice of side. No substitutions please.
Breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served over Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, and topped with Goat Cheese, Sweet Onion Relish and Green Onions.
Baked Trout Dip
$12.00
Smoked Sunburst Trout blended with Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Dill, and our Cajun Seasoning. Baked and served with toasted Pita Points.
Grilled Crab Cakes
$12.00
Homemade Crab Cakes. Grilled, and served with Corn Relish and Creole Mustard Aioli.
Spring Mountain Farms Chicken Wings
$8.00
Locally-sourced, Cajun-rubbed, and fried crisp. Served with celery sticks and Basil Parmesan Dressing.
Beignets
Perfect as an appetizer or dessert! Fried to order and covered with Powdered Sugar. $1 Each.
Soups
Served with French Bread and Cornbread.
Louisiana Gumbo
Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Okra and the Trinity make this a Louisiana favorite. Served with Rice and dusted with Filé.
$6.00
$9.00
Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp, Crawfish, fresh Fish, Corn, Rice and the Trinity.
$7.00
$10.00
Tomato Bisque
$5.00
$8.00
Salads
Choose your dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette~ Basil Parmesan~ Raspberry Vinaigrette~ Bleu Cheese~Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
House Garden
Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion and Shredded Carrots. Choose Small or Large.
$6.00
$10.00
Chopped Bacon
$2.00
Grilled Chicken, Fried Chicken or Fried Green Tomatoes
$5.00
Crab Cakes, Fried Oysters, or Grilled Shrimp
$7.00
Bleu Salad
$12.00
Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Toasted Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Red Onion and Gorgonzola Crumbles.
Chopped Bacon
$2.00
Grilled Chicken, Fried Chicken or Fried Green Tomatoes
$5.00
Crab Cakes, Fried Oysters, or Grilled Shrimp
$7.00
Cajun Caesar
$10.00
Chopped Romaine, House-made Croutons, Parmesan and a spicy Caesar Dressing.
Chopped Bacon
$2.00
Grilled Chicken, Fried Chicken or Fried Green Tomatoes
$5.00
Crab Cakes, Fried Oysters, or Grilled Shrimp
$7.00
Blue Plates
Served with 2 Sides and Cornbread. Sides: Collards, Macaroni and Cheese, Parmesan Grits, Home Fries, Red Beans & Rice, French Fries, Corn Maque Choux, Fried Okra, Vinegar Slaw
Southern Catfish
$16.00
Buttermilk soaked, dredged in Cornmeal, and fried.
Sub cup of Gumbo or Tomato Bisque as a side
$2.00
Pulled Pork
$14.00
House-roasted Pork Shoulder with WNC BBQ Sauce.
Sub cup of Gumbo or Tomato Bisque as a side
$2.00
Gulf Coast Shrimp
$16.00
Lightly battered and fried golden brown.
Sub cup of Gumbo or Tomato Bisque as a side
$2.00
Chicken Breast
$14.00
Marinated and grilled.
Sub cup of Gumbo or Tomato Bisque as a side
$2.00
Mayfel's Po-Boys
Served on New Orleans-style French Bread Pistolets. Comes with a side of your choice.
Gulf Coast Shrimp
$15.00
Fried or blackened. Dressed with Lettuce, Tomato and Rémoulade.
Adobo Beef Brisket
$14.00
Pulled Brisket with Mushrooms, Fried Onions, and Arbol Chile Gravy.
Smoked Alligator Sausage
$14.00
Grilled with sauteed Peppers & Onions, and Meunster.
Oyster
$15.00
Fried Gulf Coast Oysters with Lettuce, Tomato, and Remoulade.
Sandwiches
Comes with a side of your choice. Feel free to add toppings!
Painted Hills Farm Burger
$13.00
All natural Beef, hand-pattied daily, cooked to order*, and served on a Potato Roll. Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and your choice of Cheddar, Provolone, Pepper Jack or Muenster cheese. Served with choice of side.
Thick-cut Bacon, Goat Cheese, Gorgonzola Cheese, Over Easy Egg*
$2.00
Crab Burger
$15.00
Our delicious Crab Cake served on a Potato Roll with Rémoulade, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion.
Black Bean Burger
$13.00
House-made Vegan Black Bean burger served on a Potato Roll, and topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and your choice of Cheddar, Provolone, Pepper Jack or Muenster cheese.
Muffaletta
$14.00
Mortadella, Lebanon Bologna, Genoa Salami, Mozzarella, Provolone and our Olive Salad layered on homemade Sourdough. Toasted and served warm.
Portobello Melt
$12.00
Marinated Portobello Mushroom, grilled, and served on a Telera Roll with Pesto, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Provolone.
Triple Grilled Cheese
$10.00
Cheddar, Muenster, Pepper Jack and fresh Pesto on homemade Sourdough.
Mayfel's Club
$13.00
Boar's Head Turkey, Tavern Ham, smoked Bacon, and Muenster on a Telera Roll with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Garlic Aioli.
Sides
Collards, Macaroni and Cheese, Parmesan Grits, Home Fries, Red Beans & Rice, French Fries, Corn Maque Choux, Fried Okra, Vinegar Slaw
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Appetizers
Fried Green Tomatoes
$10.00
Breaded and fried to a golden brown. Served over Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, and topped with Goat Cheese, Sweet Onion Relish and Green Onions.
Baked Trout Dip
$12.00
Smoked Sunburst Trout blended with Cream Cheese, Sour Cream, Dill, and our Cajun Seasoning. Baked and served with toasted Pita Points.
BBQ Pork Slider
$10.00
Slow-roasted Pork topped with WNC BBQ Sauce and placed on 2 toasted Buns with Vinegar Slaw and Dill Pickles.
Grilled Crab Cakes
$12.00
Homemade Crab Cakes. Grilled, and served with Corn Relish and Creole Mustard Aioli..
Springer Mountain Farms Chicken Wings
$8.00
Locally-sourced, Cajun-rubbed, and fried crisp. Served with celery and Basil Parmesan Dressing.
French Market Beignets
French Market Beignets: Perfect as an appetizer or dessert! Fried to order and covered with Powdered Sugar. $1 Each.
Soups
Served with French Bread or Cornbread.
Louisiana Gumbo
Andouille Sausage, Chicken, Okra and the Trinity make this a Louisiana favorite. Served with Rice and dusted with Filé.
$6.00
$9.00
Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp, Crawfish, fresh Fish, Corn, Rice and the Trinity.
$7.00
$10.00
Tomato Bisque
$5.00
$8.00
Salads
Choose your dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette~ Basil Parmesan~ Raspberry Vinaigrette~ Bleu Cheese~Citrus Herb Vinaigrette
House Garden Salad
Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Red Onion and Shredded Carrots. Choose Small or Large.
$6.00
$10.00
Chopped Bacon
$2.00
Grilled Chicken, Fried Chicken or Fried Green Tomatoes
$5.00
Crab Cakes, Fried Oysters, or Grilled Shrimp
$7.00
Bleu Salad
$12.00
Mixed Greens, Grape Tomatoes, Toasted Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Red Onion and Gorgonzola Crumbles.
Chopped Bacon
$2.00
Grilled Chicken, Fried Chicken or Fried Green Tomatoes
$5.00
Crab Cakes, Fried Oysters, or Grilled Shrimp
$7.00
Cajun Caesar
$10.00
Chopped Romaine, Housemade Croutons, Parmesan and a spicy Caesar Dressing.
Chopped Bacon
$2.00
Grilled Chicken, Fried Chicken or Fried Green Tomatoes
$5.00
Crab Cakes, Fried Oysters, or Grilled Shrimp
$7.00
Signature Dishes
Sides: Collards, Roasted Red Potatoes, Parmesan Grits, Mashed Potatoes, Red Beans & Rice, French Fries, Spicy Corn & Bacon Maque Choux, Fried Okra, Vinegar Slaw, Sauteed Green Beans
Seafood Étouffée
$20.00
Shrimp, Crab and Crawfish in a classic New Orleans sauce rich in Roux and the Trinity. Served over Louisiana Herb Rice, with a side of French bread.
Jambalaya
$20.00
House-roasted Pork Shoulder and Andouille Sausage slow cooked with Savory Rice, Tomatoes and the Trinity. Topped with a Grilled Chicken Breast and served with Cornbread.
Red Beans and Rice
$18.00
Red beans, slow-cooked until they develop their own gravy, and ladled over Louisiana Herb Rice. Served with Grilled Andouille Sausage or Fried Chicken. Make it Vegan by substituting a Beyond Meat Hot Italian Sausage.
Shrimp and Grits
$19.00
Gulf Coast Shrimp served in a Creole Cream sauce on a bed of Stone-Ground Parmesan Grits. Topped with Gorgonzola Cheese and Green Onions, and served with French Bread.
Chopped Bacon
$2.00
Mary's Crab Cakes
$21.00
Grilled and drizzled with Rémoulade. Served with Collards and Fried Okra.
Buttermilk Fried Catfish
$19.00
Soaked in Buttermilk, dredged in Spiced Cornmeal, and fried golden. Placed over Maque Choux and topped with chopped Fried Green Tomatoes. Served with Parmesan Grits.
Mayfel's Meatloaf
$18.00
Grandma's recipe topped with WNC BBQ Sauce and served with Mashed Potatoes, Fried Okra, Cajun Pickles and Cornbread.
Blackened Trout
$21.00
Local Sunburst Trout, seasoned with our own Spice Blend and pan seared. Served over Parmesan Grit Cakes and topped with Corn Relish. Comes with choice of side.
Chicken Creole Pasta
$19.00
Grilled Chicken tossed with Spinach and Mushrooms in Creole Cream Sauce. Served over Fettuccine with a side of French Bread. Make it Vegetarian by substituting a Beyond Meat Hot Italian Sausage.
MAYFEL'S PO-BOYS
Served on New Orleans-style French Bread Pistolets. Comes with a side of your choice.
Gulf Coast Shrimp
$15.00
Breaded and fried or blackened. Dressed with Lettuce, Tomato and Rémoulade.
Adobo Beef Brisket
$14.00
Pulled Brisket with Mushrooms, Fried Onions, and Arbol Chile Gravy.
Smoked Alligator Sausage
$14.00
Grilled with sauteed Peppers & Onions, and Meunster.
Oyster
$15.00
Fried Gulf Coast Oysters with Lettuce, Tomato, and Remoulade.
Sandwiches
Comes with a side of your choice. Feel free to add toppings!
Painted Hills Farm Burger
$13.00
All-natural Beef, hand-pattied daily, cooked to order*, and served on a Potato Roll. Topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and your choice of Cheddar, Provolone, Pepper Jack or Muenster cheese. Comes with a side of your choice.
Thick-cut Bacon, Goat Cheese, Gorgonzola Cheese, Over Easy Egg*
$2.00
Crab Burger
$15.00
Our delicious Crab Cake served on a Potato Roll with Rémoulade, Lettuce, Tomato and Red Onion.
Black Bean Burger
$13.00
House-made Vegan Black Bean burger served on a Potato Roll, and topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion and your choice of Cheddar, Provolone, Monterey Jack or Muenster cheese.
Portobello Melt
$12.00
Marinated Portobello Mushroom, grilled, and served on a Telera Roll with Pesto, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Provolone.
Muffuletta
$14.00
Mortadella, Lebanon Bologna, Genoa Salami, Mozzarella, Provolone and our Olive Salad layered on homemade Sourdough. Toasted and served warm.
Mayfel's Club
$13.00
Boar's Head Cajun Turkey, Tavern Ham, smoked Bacon, and Muenster on a Telera Roll with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, and Garlic Aioli.
Triple Grilled Cheese
$12.00
Cheddar, Muenster, Monterey Jack and fresh Pesto on homemade Sourdough.
Sides
Collards, Roasted Red Potatoes, Parmesan Grits, Mashed Potatoes, Red Beans & Rice, French Fries, Spicy Corn & Bacon Maque Choux, Fried Okra, Vinegar Slaw, Sauteed Green Beans **Ask your server for tonight's selection of special sides.
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Sweet Stuff
Banana Cream Pudding
$7.00
Served with Vanilla Wafers and Whipped Cream.
Chocolate Mousse Cake
$7.00
Very rich and decadent!
Lime Pie Tart
$7.00
With Graham Cracker Crust & Whipped Cream.
Lemon Chess Pie
$7.00
A sweet southern tradition.
Chocolate Pecan Chess Pie
$7.00
French Market Beignets
Topped with a generous dusting of powdered sugar. A traditional New Orleans treat! $1 Each.
Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
French Market Beignets
$1.00
Fried to order and covered with powdered sugar.
N.C. Crab Cake Fritters
$12.00
House made crab cakes, breaded and deep fried golden brown on a bed of arugula with remoulade.
Fried Green Tomatoes
$10.00
Breaded and deep fried golden brown, served with roasted red pepper aioli, and topped with goat cheese, sweet onion relish, and green onions.
Mayfel's Gumbo
Andouille sausage, chicken, okra, tomatoes, and the trinity, with rice and dusted with file
$6.00
$9.00
Seafood Gumbo
Shrimp, crawfish, fresh fish, corn, tomatoes, and the trinity, with rice
Mayfel's is a cute, eclectic and fun restaurant in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC. The restaurant front is located at 22 College Street, right accross from the vibrant Pritchard Park, featuring live music & performances both day and night, the Friday night Drum Circle and so much more. You can enjoy the sights & sounds from our covered front patio while enjoying a great meal and refreshing drinks. Mayfel's is known around town for our K-9 friendly outdoor dining areas. Along with our front patio, we also have The Courtyard Bar in the back which is reminicent of the New Orleans French Quarter. Check out our Events page for more information about our Dog Days of Summer & other benefits.