Outstanding food and service. Most delicious brunch with original and creative menu options.

Great food, great service. I appreciated the upscale feel with a casual vibe. Really happy with my meal and would visit again.

What a gem! We were passing through on our way home from a trip and decided to stop in for lunch/brunch, and I am so happy we did! Everything we had was absolutely delicious (Reuben with pea salad, biscuits and gravy, side of grits) and the daily pastry was an absolutely perfect peach tart. Our servers were wonderful too, prompt and friendly. After this stop I think we'll likely be making Asheville a future travel destination. read more

Excellent just doesn't do them justice. Creole Trout was amazing and the NY strip was perfect but Jane our server was one of the best servers I've ever had. She was friendly, knowledgeable and fun to chat with about the area. 10 out of 10 experience! read more

Chestnut - NY strip was perfectly cooked and tasted awesome. - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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I just had my second visit to Chestnut and both were phenomenal! I was here about one year ago and had one of the BEST meals and service that when I was in Asheville again with family this was a top spot to re-visit and introduce to others. I sat at the bar seating on both visits due to it being pretty crowded and about a one hour wait for restaurant seating. The bar is open seating. When you walk into Chestnut you are immediately greeted by the friendly and welcoming staff at the door. They have a decent sized restaurant space with a very large bar with dinner seating at the bar as well. The bartender/server behind the bar on both visits were phenomenal! They know so much about beer, wine and how to make amazing mixed cocktails. Many local craft beers are also offered. One of the members of my party was given wine suggestions based on their wine and taste preferences and it was spot on! On the most recent visit, I had the shrimp n grits and it was delicious! The grits had a perfect texture and the dish had a slight smoky flavor. Perfection! One of my family members had the habanero peach BBQ ribs and they were tender and delicious with a hint of spiciness. My other family member had the chef's special enchilada. We all agreed the food was excellent! I was SO full, but once the server brought out the dessert menu and talked about their house made ice cream, I decided to try the banana ice cream. Wow! Amazing! Chestnut is one of those restaurants that does it ALL and does everything very well! From the customer service to the comfort of the space to the extensive drink menu to the knowledge of the staff and the specially crafted menu - even the desserts! Plan to go to Chestnut hungry and experience the extensive selection of beer or wine, try one of their house made cocktails, eat and definitely save room for dessert! It is an experience and all aspects of this restaurant are 5 out of 5! I highly recommend Chestnut and it is one of my favorite restaurants! read more

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We came here twice during our Asheville visit. Once for brunch and again for dinner. You'll definitely need to make reservations for dinner on the weekend during peak season. If not, you can walk in right when they open and snag a seat at the bar. Enjoyed the food. Great ambiance as well. The chestnut Rueben was pretty good. The 4 oz petite filet is the perfectly sized proportion for a woman. I'd recommend giving this place a shot! read more

Prior to coming to Asheville I'd heard great things & every place that preceded this one convinced me that people were crazy. Most dishes were good however there's one dish here that was mind blowing. The pecan crusted trout is one of if not the best fish dish I've ever had. Twas bonkers. Damn fish was juicy like a steak. The sauce, the texture the flavors were all a lovely myriad that had my sense of taste going insane. The truffle fries are also worth mentioning as I'm told the ingredients include apple cider vinegar & sugar. The staff were lovely & they even had a copy of the great Julia Momose's book behind the bar so I expected great cocktails which my custom variation of "booking for apples" was. The fried green tomatoes were weird but in a good way. Can't quite explain them. The Kobe burger was good not great. Definitely a must for anyone in town. read more

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We haven't been to Chestnut since the pandemic began, but since we were doing a staycation downtown at The Foundry, we made reservations and walked over for dinner at Chestnut. It was as good as ever. We loved the calamari and kale salad, very similar to what Chestnut used to have when it opened, and also the truffle French fries as an appetizer. My Bombay martini was perfect. My wife's shrimp and grits were good, though perhaps not up to the gold standard of Sunny Point's. My petit filet -- once about $14 and now $22 -- was still very good. However, I am sorry to see the mashed potatoes have been replaced by a heavier potatoes au gratin. This "unbalances" what is a wonderful little medium plate. Overall, though, we loved our dinner out at Chestnut -- the excellent service, the ambiance, the buzz. Chestnut is one of Asheville's jewels. read more

We really enjoyed our meal here. Everything was of high quality & expertly prepared. Unfortunately they ran out of the gnocchi that we had specifically come in to try. Must be pretty darn good. Lol Definitely recommend this Asheville spot based on my first experience. read more

great food great people would suggest for a nice dinner. lighting of the place was great with a cool rustic feeling. paintings were really cool on the walls read more

Oh my word, this was our first EXCELLENT meal in Asheville. We were starting to wonder if we'd ever get a tasty meal, and boy, did this meet our expectations! We were FINALLY getting delicious food on our honeymoon and we were beyond ecstatic. Asheville, you redeemed yourself with this restaurant. Mocktails were great - definitely recommend checking out their menu. Our waitress was kind, helpful, funny, and just made our visit wonderful. My husband ordered the shrimp and grits. I got the filet mignon. Everything was great - needed a pinch of salt, but otherwise delicious. The only thing I didn't care for was the green beans that came with my steak.....no seasoning whatsoever and I'm tired of restaurants not putting any flavor into their vegetables, BUT everything else was so great that I will overlook the green beans. Don't miss this restaurant! You'll be missing out if you skip this on your trip to Asheville. read more

So, I am 61 and have a lifelong passion for breakfast. This place is too fancy and has limited "breakfast" options. There are no ordering "sides" of whatever you want. That being said, this place is awesome and the Sunday Brunch was unstoppable. They have a limited cocktail menu but a full bar and we started with two cocktails and two coffees for the 4 of us. We did make reservations and I want to stress YOU NEED TO MAKE BRUNCH RESERVATIONS! They even had a few "Reserved" signs at places at the bar. The cocktails and coffee were all great. My daughter and son in law are coffee elitists. My wife and I are cocktail elitists. My wife had the Bloody Mary which was excellent and had crisp bacon that stayed crisp even when dunked. My Old Fashioned was also very good. They asked my preference for rye and I personally think that when making an old fashioned it does not matter but they used good booze, rather than rail booze and I really enjoyed it. I also ordered an ice tea and it was a strong black tea, not fruit flavored and it was very good and they also offered the hated "sweet tea". I was interested but did not bite on either of their hot tea options as I had had tea earlier. We ate a noon brunch and brought a 9 week old grandchild in a stroller and they were able to park it at the end of our table in a nook and it worked perfectly. Sadly we decided to be pigs and ordered 4 small plates and 4 entrees. We had a cinnamon donut thing, Cajun biscuits and gravy (andouille) with sausage and two lobster bisques. All were delicious and filling and made us question our choices of having ordered more food but when it came it was excellent. Huevos Ramcheros, some vegetable thing my son in law ordered, I got the breakfast sandwich and my daughter ordered shrimp and grits. Each entree was skillfully prepared and served hot and we ate a disgusting amount of food. Service was prompt, polite and super professional. Bathrooms were clean (the whole place was clean and charming) and I would rate it as the best brunch I have ever consumed. I tend to over rate places and often give an undeserved 4 stars but Chestnut earned the 5 star and though I live 9 hours from Asheville, if I am ever within two hours on a Sunday morning I will try and make reservations and go. It was... and we hate to use this k we used word...AMAZING. read more

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Wonderful brunch! Food and service were exceptional. Get a Bloody Mary! The presentation is awesome. Large beer selection of local beers. Made to order beignets were to die for with local jam! So fluffy. My boyfriend loved his pork belly omelette with Canadian bacon. I loved my seasonal vegetable frittata- they change veggies as they have available. A true farm to table who gets produce meat and cheese from locals!! They even had live blue grass style music for brunch! One thing to note, we didn't have reservations and when we went up to the hostess stand and asked for a table for two, the ladies working were going back and forth about whether or not they could seat us. It was very awkward. But thankfully they found us a table and we were very happy to dine with chestnut!! read more

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We had an excellent experience at Chestnut this week. Our server Nate was essentially perfect. Knowledgeable and food and drink was served in a timely fashion. Brad took care of our comfort while eating adjusting window blinds and stuff. The food was served hot and ready. I had the Lobster Bisque, while my wife had the Heirloom Caprese. I tried the Chemistry Pinot Noir with my bisque, while she had the Mistenguette Sparkling Rose. We enjoyed the medium plates of PEI Summer Mussels and the Crab and Tomato Linguine. The food was excellent. The bathrooms were spotless and the kitchen was well ordered as well! Chestnut has an extensive wine and spirits list with some very interesting craft cocktails. Do yourself a treat and stop by. read more

Mr. O and I dined at Chestnut in downtown Asheville tonight. The dining room is simply lovely and well appointed. I especially love the lighting. We began our meal with a bottle of Lambrusco Di Sorbaradoc Secco. It was just a little sweet, very red and very bubbly. We loved it. For dinner, Mr. O had the 'medium plate' of friend green tomatoes and a bowl of lobster bisque. He said the lobster bisque was delicious but the fried green tomatoes were just 'okay.' I had ordered crab cakes as an appetizer and beef stroganoff from the 'medium plate' menu. Phil, the manager came to let us know that they had just run out of crab cakes as they had two large parties order right before we arrived. I chose the fisherman's pie instead and Phil said if I didn't like it, he'd take it off the bill. The beef stroganoff was really very good and Mr. O tasted it and agreed with me. The fisherman's pie came in a cast iron dish and it was quite good. It was richer and saltier than the stroganoff, but still very good comfort food and did not have an overly pronounced fishy taste. I recommend both dishes. This is a very pretty restaurant with attentive servers and a great wine and drink menu. Our waiter and Phil the manager were simply lovely and went above and beyond to make our experience a pleasant one. read more

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Fantastic. Best fried green tomatoes I've had in 25 years. Food was amazing. Glad they have begun to recover from Helene.

It was realLeigh good...my husband and I went there I was looking for shrimp and grits and it was sooo good...we are coming back to try the burger read more

We loved it here. My parents came down the night before us and hit it for dinner and enjoyed it so much we came back for brunch. While other spots had an hour long waitlist we were able to immediately be seated here only adding to our experience. Service was great and the server took her time explaining the menu. We got the shrimp and grits, huevos rancheros and chicken and waffles. My only complaint with the meal is I wish the huevos rancheros weren't so heavy on the black beans, they made up 80% of the dish. If there was more pico and avocado it could have been amazing. Also, highly recommend getting a side of bacon. It's like they soaked it in maple syrup and is the most pleasant surprise. read more

Chestnut - Huevos Rancheros - very heavy on the beans - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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WOW! WE found this gem on YELP as a YELPER would do for places to eat while we were vacationing. We started and Shared the lobster Bisque and it was pretty amazing. Then we moved onto Fried Oysters, Pecan Crusted Trout, Crows Own Shrimp and Grits,Banana Cake, Apple Pie Sundae, with great service, Served by Pete. We will definitely recommend this place to friends traveling to Asheville and we will return. When thing are this good you want to move it on. The ambiance is very cozy and comfortable although it can get tight towards the kitchen with the staff running around. Take out one table? Not a big deal, we will return. read more

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Chestnut is an inconspicuous restaurant from Biltmore Avenue. My husband and I popped in and they happened to have a table available. We were delighted by the food and service, try to get your hands on the tomahawk pork chop if it's still on the menu! Also loved the Chef's petite cut filet mignon. read more

Chestnut - The blood orange survey was exceptional! - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Loved loved loved. I'm super delayed in writing this review, but legit had to circle back a few weeks later to let the Yelp community know about this gem. Rachael was the sweetest server and gave us a great wine rec (Juggernaut for the win!) - and later even brought us the most epic desserts to help celebrate our recent engagement. Everything we had was superb: Lobster bisque: 9/10 Cauliflower app: 10/10 Pecan crusted trout: 9/10 Duck: 9/10 Caramel apple tiramisu: 10/10 Maple de casa: 10/10 The cauliflower 3 ways was unexpectedly delicious, but it is for sure the desserts that I will be dreaming about! TL;DR this is a cozy place for a date with unbelievable food - and do not sleep on the dessert! read more

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First time here. Our party of six was seated promptly (had reservations). Members had filet, scallops, NY strip and salads. Food and drinks were excellent. Service was spot on. We will be back as we come to the area often. read more

This place was amazing and the service was incredible! The cookie skillet was delicious!

We couldn't be happier that we made a reservation and went here for date night. It was a spectacular dining experience that we will never forget. Incredible service. Impeccable food. Lovely environment. Right in the middle of downtown Asheville. Fabulous little spot. read more

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Love love the food ambiance and service. This place has it all. Their sister business, country kitchen Is temporarily closed from the hurricane and many of their great people are here serving fantastic dinners. Kudos to all read more

Meal was amazing and service was even better! The cocktails were very good. Great spot a group dinner. My only warning is if you get the steak, please know that it's not very big! Definitely get some appetizers prior or desert :) Charcuterie board was amazing! We all loved it and wanted more. read more

Chestnut - Cocktails - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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My boyfriend and I were visiting from Atlanta and decided to choose Chestnut's as one of our dinner choices for the weekend. I had read good reviews on yelp so we decided to make a reservation. We were seated as soon as we checked in with the host. We had a phenomenal server, Samantha M. She went above and beyond. We had asked her opinion on which appetizer to try and we were stuck between the potato croquettes and the fried green tomatoes. She actually was able to get us a split portion of both. Also had the lobster bisque which was wonderful. My boyfriend got the Maple Pecan Crusted Salmon and I got the 4 oz. Petite Filet. Everything was great. We finished the meal with their banana pudding. Service was great and the ambiance was nice as well. We would definitely visit this restaurant again the next time we're in Asheville! read more

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I have been here a few times and it does not disappoint. The care to attention is incredible- from the cozy space to the food preparation. I love the interior for a sweet date time. Every dish Ive had (I'm pescatarian and there are lots of options) was flavorful and unique Huge fan of the soups and salads for simplicity. Their local fish (trout etc) dishes rotate and are amazing. read more

Overall - great experience. Well executed food. My real rating is a 4.5 but I can't do half stars Price - pricey but not unreasonable given quality of food What we got Summer melon salad - very generous with the burrata. Well executed flavor combination of fresh in season melons and ham. I was torn between this salad and the kale Cesar and this one did not disappoint Eggplant anglioti - delicious eggplant. The pasta was homemade and good texture but a little light on the flavor. Portions are generous here and what they called an appetizer was a reasonable main dish size at another high end restaurant Kobe beef burger- amazingly done. A burger is a burger is a burger but this was special. The meat was perfectly cooked, the cream cheese balanced out the flavor, the avocado salsa was fantastic. Served the truffle fries. Triple yum Service - friendly. Not super fast but I think that's the vibe of the place. You're meant to enjoy the experience and I did enjoy it read more

Chestnut - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Very busy location in heart of downtown Asheville. I was craving a waffle and they did not disappoint. Fluffy, buttery, fresh fruit on top. Really good. Hubby had Eggs Benedict and loved it. It had a tomato jelly with spicy ham. Cool bar situation. This town is full of craft beer bars. Live music offered. Lots of locals come here regularly so you know it's good. read more

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An Asheville must. Make a reservation, so you're not disappointed with a wait. We lucked out with amazing weather and chose to sit outside where we could admire that hustle and bustle of downtown Asheville. The inside of the restaurant is very beautiful, especially the bar area. The man friend ordered shrimp and grits and I got the filet with green beans and a Devine potato cake thing. My description may not be the best, but the food was. My steak was cooked to perfection. The menu is seasonal here and changes with the seasons/ingredients. Drink menus change regularly too so you don't get bored. Per Asheville standard, the menu here is clearly marked with gluten free and vegetarian symbols. When we'd eaten our fill they boxed up our leftovers for us clearly marking what was what. Again, this is a must try. read more

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Service and kitchen are first rate. Always a fun time and interesting choices. 85 character reviews are a chore for the succinct. read more

Will add pics later. Enjoyed a delish meal here. All very fresh. I'm vegan and have the chef creative license to make a dish for me. Did not disappoint incl the requested mushrooms, garlic, and spinach. Really need to do better with naming names, but say at the bar and had terrific service. In fact everyone was friendly. Relaxed hip atmosphere. Will def return! read more

Chestnut offers creative cuisine! From the charcuterie & cheese board filled with local cured meats & goodies to the hearty burger, all the August menu was a hit! We had the melon salad which featured melon balls, blueberries, burrata, & greens and the truffle fries that were perfectly crisp with a yummy dipping sauce. Then we moved to medium plates which are perfect for sharing. We had the rabbit enchiladas which featured perfectly shredded meat with both green verde sauce & enchilada sauce and the eggplant agnolotti which were little pillows of cheese stuffed goodness with a caponata that was both sweet & briny. I would also mention the service was 5 Star. These days excellent service seems to take a nosedive but not a bit Chestnut. From the waitress to the food runners, everyone worked together to make it a stellar experience! read more

Chestnut - Eggplant agnolotti - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Great service, good food. Got shrimp and grit and tater tots local hot sauce. Waitress was local and gave hiking recommendations. read more

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So-so for a brunch meal. Wasn't as good as expected but it was solid. Worth the price in terms of what we got. Bloody mary's were pretty good, solid 8/10 so would probably order again but it wasn't that strong. Don't expect to get tispy off of it. The pimento cheese tater tots were actually awesome with a great dipping sauce! This was the star of the show! My friend got the lobster bisque and wished for more pieces of lobster so just okay. I got the Vegan Spring Vegetable Hash (highly recommneded by waitress without even mentioning that I wanted to eat lighter) and it did not live up to it's flavor. Hummus was whatever in it and it just didnt mesh...but hey...I felt healthy! Overall it was just pretty good, but not amazing. read more

This place was amazing - the food, the drinks, the atmosphere! There were many food options to choose from and the staff agreed that they were all good. Tough decisions. Also the drink options were plentiful as well. The ambiance and atmosphere were great! Walked in and had a great feel to the restaurant. They even had a live band playing during brunch. Parking was ok on the streets, but could see it being a little difficult on busy days. Some garages were around as well. Probably easier to get to via Uber. If ever in Asheville, make sure to try it out. You won't be disappointed! read more

Chestnut - Chicken and waffles were awesome!!!! - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Excellent food - I have never been unhappy with the food or service Like many restaurants when it's full it's full but still very enjoyable. As good as dinner is, lunch will blow you away As I often say, I would easily give Chestnut 4 1/2 stars. read more

Always great to get back to Asheville & eat at Chestnut! The trout & the salmon were very good. Desert was the Vanilla Lava Cake and let's just say it disappeared quickly We'll certainly dine there when we return! read more

Just ate here tonight with a group of four of my friends. We had an earlier dinner at 5:30, so we went with smaller sized portions, as well as a cocktails. (Catawba White Zombie for me). My friend and I split the Heirloom Caprese and WaterMelon salad. I was really excited to try both of these dishes. Everything was very fresh! Watermelon was juicy and slicing into the burrata was so satisfying. I was worried that I ordered too much food, but I finished everything. Our server's name was Megan and she was so friendly and nice. They offer to split checks and a touch less payment option which is super convenient. Park in the lot across the street, but don't lose your ticket or it's $20! All in all, a wonderful first dinner in Asheville! read more