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Hail Mary

Name: Hail Mary
Address: 575 Haywood Rd, Asheville, NC 28806, Asheville, 28806, US
Telephone: +18284247377
Price range: $-$$
Rating: 4.7

★ 4.7 · 307 reviews Asheville Opened 29 January 2025

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Burgers and fried chicken in the old Tastee Diner

The menu is short and it's all it needs to be: burgers and fried chicken sandwiches, done well enough that Asheville voted this its best new restaurant of 2025. The old Tastee Diner building used to be a diner, then a bar. This isn't either.

It's a focused burger joint that knows exactly what it does. Closed Tuesdays, and it's already become one of the anchors on a stretch of Haywood Road that's added new spots every few months.

What guests say

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Olivia Campbell 9 reviews August 2026

The fried chicken sandwich is SO GOOD!! I was having a low blood sugar episode and, in a moment of panic, sent my boyfriend out to this place to grab something for me to eat, since it's very close by and they had some gluten free stuff on the menu. My expectations were low--this was strictly emergency food. But it was some of the best fried chicken I've ever had! It's so crispy! Even the gluten free bun was good. And it was ready very fast. I'll be going back here all the time now! SO exciting to find amazing glute free food in the neighborhood :)
Ruby Valappil 126 reviews · Local Guide 11 July 2026

Yummy food, plenty of vegan options, cozy ambience, lovely indoor plants - warm n friendly staff.
Lisa Jenkins 162 reviews · Local Guide 16 June 2026

The food, atmosphere, and service were amazing. We loved relaxing and dining on the couch outside amongst the beautiful plants. Very cozy!
ImCraig dot com 36 reviews · Local Guide 2 May 2026

I stopped by Hail Mary in West Asheville, in the old Tastee Diner spot, during that awkward mid day gap between lunch and dinner when I was absolutely starving. I noticed they had PB&J Brussels sprouts on the menu and knew I had to try them. They did not disappoint. Such a fun and unexpected flavor combination, and it somehow worked perfectly. I would recommend it to anyone who wants to try something a little different. I’ve also had a lot of burgers around Asheville, and the Popper Burg here was outstanding. It was a hefty amount of beef grilled to perfection, and the bun stayed out of the way instead of overwhelming the burger. Considering the quality and portion compared with the price, I’d say it easily ranks among my favorite burgers in Asheville. I also had a chance to meet the owner, Kelly, in person for the first time and I could immediately tell how much passion she puts into the restaurant. The whole place is dripping with Y2K personality, which paired perfectly with the friendly staff and overall vibe. If you’re visiting Asheville, I wouldn’t miss this one even though it’s not downtown. I think this might even become my go-to late night spot now that Barrel House closed last year. A huge thanks to everyone for the amazing food and experience. I’ll be back very soon!
Sara Dunn 18 reviews · Local Guide 24 April 2026

Bussin’ the boots house down Tatianna. Everything was not only beautiful but sooo yummy. A little on the adventurous side if you’re like me but I really enjoyed everything I ordered. Best cute lil cukes I eva had. Vibes were fun and uplifting as well as staff, and super helpful.