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Good Hot Fish - Michelin Recommended Seafood in Asheville, NC

Good Hot Fish: A Modern Take on the Southern Fish Camp

At 10 Buxton Avenue in Asheville, Good Hot Fish brings a beloved tradition back to life. This counter-service spot is built on a deep affection for the old Southern fish camps, reimagined with a chef-driven focus on quality and seasonality. The kitchen spotlights Carolina’s finest fisherfolk, turning fresh, local seafood into dishes that feel both nostalgic and new.

The menu changes with what’s available, but the spirit stays the same. You’ll find an 8-ounce fried NC catfish sandwich on squishy white bread with buttermilk tartar sauce, a smoked trout bologna and cheese griddled with Duke’s and yellow mustard, and a shrimpburger with a crispy patty, shredduce, and pickles. For something smaller, the fish nuggets—battered and fried—are served with Cap’n Crik and tartar. Sides like seasoned twister fries, baked mac and cheese, and stewed greens round out the meal. Even the starters lean into fun: a seafood dip with fried saltines, a ranchovy iceberg, and that classic bloomin’ onion.

This is American seafood cooking at its most direct and flavorful. The team uses refined peanut oil for its high smoke point, delivering perfectly crispy fish every time. And for guests with gluten concerns, they offer a gluten-free dredge or a blackened preparation.

In 2026, Good Hot Fish earned a Michelin Recommended distinction, a nod to its confident, well-executed cooking and warm hospitality. It’s the kind of place where a fish fry feels special again—rooted in tradition, but never stuck in the past.