The Blackbird Restaurant

What The Blackbird Restaurant does

The Blackbird Restaurant is a privately held, family-owned farm-to-table restaurant operating from a single location at 47 Biltmore Avenue in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Founded in 2008 and under current ownership since March 2019 (Executive Chef/Owner Michael Reppert and Co-Owner John Tressler), the restaurant serves Modern Southern cuisine built around seasonal menus sourced from a network of more than 15 local Western North Carolina farms and producers. The core product surface comprises daily brunch (10am-2:30pm) and dinner service six nights a week, an award-winning old-world wine list, in-house desserts, a Thanksgiving seasonal menu, and an Events & Groups private-dining program accommodating parties of seven or more and events exceeding 100 guests with custom three- and four-course menus.

The business operates entirely through direct dine-in service at the single Asheville location; there are no takeout, delivery, or third-party delivery channels. Customer acquisition is driven by a content-rich website, OpenTable reservation integration (which has earned a 2023 Diners' Choice badge), TripAdvisor earned media (513 'excellent' traveler ratings), and active community partnerships with the Asheville Independent Restaurant Association (AIR), the Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project (ASAP), and MANNA Food Bank. Pricing is per-cover on a pay-as-you-go basis with menu pricing not publicly disclosed; gift cards are sold through the SecureTree e-commerce platform as the only non-dine-in revenue capture mechanism.

With 18 employees and no disclosed institutional backing, funding rounds, or expansion plans, the restaurant is a stable, owner-operated single-unit business. Its primary reputational assets are four consecutive years of Wine Spectator Awards of Excellence (2020-2023) and consistent third-party review validation, which underpin premium positioning within the Asheville independent fine-dining segment. Revenue concentration risk is low given the long tail of individual diners and event groups, but the business is inherently exposed to local tourism cycles and discretionary fine-dining demand in Western North Carolina.

Name

The Blackbird Restaurant

Legal name

The Blackbird Restaurant

Website

https://theblackbirdrestaurant.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Blackbird Restaurant is a privately owned, farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, serving Modern Southern cuisine via daily brunch, six-night dinner service, and private events for individual diners, tourists, and large groups.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Asheville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Dine-in Restaurant Sales: Revenue from food and beverage sales generated through dine-in service. The restaurant serves brunch daily (10am-2:30pm) and dinner (Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm). Offers seasonal menus featuring local farm produce, fresh seafood from Carolina coast, local micro-brews, specialty cocktails, and wines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Blackbird Restaurant is a family-owned, farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Asheville, North Carolina that serves modern Southern cuisine. Its core offering is multi-course dine-in meals — brunch, dinner, dessert, and seasonal/holiday menus — built around ingredients sourced from 15 or more local farms, paired with a Wine Spectator-recognized wine list.

Product overview

The Blackbird Restaurant is a family-owned, farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. The core offering is a unified dining experience built around Modern Southern cuisine that changes seasonally to reflect local ingredients. The restaurant operates multiple complementary dining services: Brunch (daily 10am-2:30pm), Dinner (Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm), and a rotating seasonal Dessert Menu. The business also offers an Events & Groups service for private dining and large parties (up to 100+ guests) with customizable multi-course menus, supported by their Wine List (Wine Spectator award winner for four consecutive years) and craft cocktail offerings. Gift cards are available via a third-party e-commerce platform. The restaurant sources from local farms and food producers, emphasizing regional ingredients and community partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brunch Menu Weekend brunch service featuring modern Southern dishes prepared from locally sourced ingredients, served at the downtown Asheville restaurant to walk-in and reservation guests.
• Dinner Menu Seasonal multi-course dinner service built around farm-to-table ingredients sourced from 15+ local farms, presented as modern Southern cuisine for dine-in guests.
• Dessert Menu In-house dessert service accompanying brunch and dinner, completing the dine-in experience at the restaurant.
• Wine List Curated wine program that has earned Wine Spectator recognition four consecutive years, offered to guests as a beverage accompaniment to dinner service.
• Thanksgiving Menu Seasonal holiday prix-fixe Thanksgiving meal service featuring modern Southern cuisine and locally sourced ingredients for advance reservations.
• Events & Groups (Private Events) Private dining and group event service for parties seeking a hosted farm-to-table Southern cuisine experience at the downtown Asheville restaurant.
• Gift Cards Prepaid gift cards redeemable at the restaurant, sold through the SecureTree digital gift card platform for consumer gifting.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rated 'excellent' by 513 travelers on TripAdvisor
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Malinak FarmscoreOthersLocal farm supplier from Marshall, NC providing seasonal vegetables. Part of the restaurant's farm-to-table sourcing strategy supporting local agriculture.
• Sunburst Trout FarmscoreOthersSupplier from Waynesville, NC providing rainbow trout. Supports the restaurant's commitment to fresh, locally-sourced seafood from the Carolinas.
• Crow Fly FarmscoreOthersSupplier from Marion, NC providing pork and lamb. Enables farm-to-table approach with locally-raised proteins.
• Imladris FarmsminorOthersFarm from Fairview, NC providing seasonal jams. Adds local artisanal products to the menu offerings.
• Peaceful Valley FarmsminorOthersSupplier from Old Fort, NC providing hot peppers, grits, and cornmeal. Supports local grain and specialty crop sourcing.
• Dynamite Roasting Co.minorOthersCoffee roaster from Black Mountain, NC. Provides locally-roasted coffee for the restaurant.
• Gourmet Mountain MushroomsminorOthersSupplier from Asheville, NC providing mushrooms. Supports local produce sourcing.
• San Giuseppe Salami Co.minorOthersSupplier from Elon, NC providing cured meats. Supplies artisanal charcuterie for the menu.
• Asheville Tea CompanyminorOthersLocal tea company from Asheville, NC. Provides locally-sourced tea options.
• Looking Glass CreameryminorOthersArtisan cheese producer from Columbus, NC. Supplies specialty cheeses to the restaurant.
• Goat Lady DairyminorOthersArtisan cheese producer from Climax, NC. Another local cheese supplier for the restaurant.
• Joyce FarmscoreOthersSupplier from Winston-Salem, NC providing poultry. Supports local protein sourcing.
• Rye KnotminorOthersBeer producer from Asheville, NC. Local craft beer supplier for the restaurant.
• Hi-Wire BrewingminorOthersLocal brewery partner. One of several craft beer options on tap.
• Highland BrewingminorOthersLocal brewery partner. One of several craft beer options on tap.
• Pisgah BrewingminorOthersLocal brewery partner. One of several craft beer options on tap.
• AIR (Asheville Independent Restaurant Association)coreOthersMembership organization for independent restaurants in Asheville. Supports the local restaurant community and advocacy.
• ASAP (Appalachian Sustainable Agriculture Project)coreOthersNonprofit organization supporting sustainable agriculture in the Appalachian region. The restaurant supports their mission.
• MANNA Food BankminorOthersLocal food bank serving Western North Carolina. The restaurant supports their mission to fight hunger in the community.
• OpenTablecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOnline reservation platform providing booking infrastructure. The restaurant uses OpenTable for reservations and was recognized with a Diners' Choice 2023 badge on the platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-blackbird-restaurant

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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