Food and staff are very good... albeit a bit pricey for the food and ambience experienced the times we've been there.

Really more of a 4.5. I Stopped in for what i was hoping would be lunch that turned out to be Brunch, my fault for not checking first and for walking in based on jsut the eye-ball of the place. Brunch menu is horter and the typical 50/50 lunch bfast options. As i was in the lunch mood i went for the burger which was a good example of a high end burger. As a side i went with fries, but they were seasoned which i can do without. Beer options were good with lots of interesting local options. Service was prompt and attentive for the most part. for $35 for a burger and 2 beers I am looking for a little more interest in my dining experience. Overall good but I'd give a few other local spots that i chose this over a shot before coming back. read more

The ambience and service were fantastic. If you're just looking for the above and mediocre food for a hefty price, this is the place for you. Don't go hungry either. I know that Americans look for large portions etc etc , but fine dining can be more than an appetizer for your main course. I always know I'm going to be skeptical when the restaurant lists small plates and large plates. This one also has medium plates! My wife got the medium tortellini special. They had to save her one. I'm not quite sure why. Maybe the hype caused people to order it. Not impressed at all by the 4 tortellini on a large plate. It was technically a medium plate for $22.00. They were supposed to be home made but dough was tough and al dente . Usually tortellini is served softer. Also came out cold. Supposed to be filled with marscapone and mushrooms. Totally tasteless. I won't even try and describe the base on the plate or the sauce. My wife doesn't usually get upset by things like this but she felt like she was insulted. We can buy better imported tortellini from Costco, coupled with any of my sauces that I prepare, for much less. I got the fish special which was an amber jack type fish over what looked like pumpkin puree' that was plopped onto the plate. There was some pickled edamame and mango chunks. It was nice but it was NOT a chimichurri sauce. One of our fav restaurants is Peruvian and they make the sauce properly. Fish was tasty but could easily tell it was frozen. $46. Two of the others are huge fans of beef and ordered the tenderloin and not impressed. The 5th person ordered the scallops. These should've been sent back with the tortellini. They were small, undercooked and the sauce was the most elementary sauce I've eaten. It was if the chef was just starting culinary school. Priced at $36 for 5 small scallops. The entire party travels and eats at fine restaurants all over the world. This place is subpar at best. The bread was not even made in house but was still descent. Won't be back. Too many great choices in Asheville. We had a great meal at Red Ginger the night before. I wish that I had taken a photo of the scallops and tortellini. Wait, the wine was awesome per my wife and the others. Go there for a glass of wine and go elsewhere for dinner read more

Chestnut - Fish special on a pumpkin mash - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Food excellent Ambiance cute and cozy Also outside tables. Service very good Priced reasonable Nice menu Had soup, burger, salad all delicious! read more

We came here for the lobster bisque. We received a bad batch. It was comped, but we weren't able to get this soup in its proper form. I also noticed a lot of people had ordered it, watching the food go by as my wife and I were observing as we waited for our food. Makes me wonder how many people just ate it and didn't complain. It was completely flavorless. The manager even apologized about how it was an abomination. The NY strip was pretty good, but the grilled salad or whatever it is that comes as a side is absolutely awful. Warm and lettuce don't mix in my palette. The lamb meatballs were pretty good. Nothing exceptional, but good. The romaine wedge, again - nothing special, I would prefer iceberg and a traditional wedge. It came with almost no dressing, as you can see. So had to wait on dressing to get started. Not pictured is the filet. I forgot to take a picture. It was very good! The mashed potato's were a great match. The peach dessert we got for our anniversary was bad. I dont know what else to say about it. The restaurant is nice. Just not worth the overall price point in my eyes. read more

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I was really looking forward to dining at Chestnut bc I had a great experience last year while in town, but unfortunately, my experience this time was very disappointing. From the moment we arrived, our server seemed uninterested and not wanting to be there. The food was the real letdown, though. The dishes we ordered were all so salty that it was nearly inedible. My boyfriend and I both got steaks and neither of us had steak knives to cut our meat. Additionally, the butcher's cut dinner he ordered was missing the potatoes that were supposed to come with it. I also ordered my steak medium well and it came out more rare. For the price, I was expecting much better quality in both food and service. Hopefully, this was just an off night, but I won't be rushing back anytime soon. read more

Chestnut - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

I frequently travel to Asheville for work and Chestnut is one of my go-to's. It's refined, but still approachable and accessible. The staff is always kind and the food is consistently delicious! I would recommend making a reservation for a group, but I have walked in with a coworker during the week and we were able to get a great spot. Love that they cater their specials to what produce is in season. read more

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Had an amazing meal at Chestnut! Exceptional service, exceptional food - great wine, too! Five stars!

Went off TikTok recommendation. Chestnut did not disappoint. Ordered the shrimp and grits and chicken and waffles. Also, had a piece of jalapeño cornbread and the parm tots. Both were good. Customer service was good. Would definitely recommend. read more

Chestnut - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Everything you are looking for in a comfortable place to enjoy some very good food offerings. Friendly efficient staff.

In town to celebrate our wedding anniversary! Found the restaurant on Yelp and it did not disappoint. Lobster Bisque started us off on a great foot but the highlight was our server. Rachael was amazing from start to finish. It is servers like her that bring people back. I watched her with others around us, she is really just that good. I loved my shrimp and grits and the Blondie Sundae was a perfect ending. Thank you for helping us celebrate. read more

Just outstanding! One of the best meals we've had in a long time. Ambiance was nice without being fussy. Anyone could be comfortable there in jeans or dressed up. Service was warm, friendly, accommodating, and on point. The food... amazing! read more

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Our last full day in the area saw us enjoying brunch at Chestnut, where we enjoyed pimento cheese tater tots, Bloody Marys, and other delights. Overall, the experience was solid in the red-painted brick building on Biltmore Avenue. The dining area was nicely decorated with shimmering ceilings, and the bar was right across from the booth where we enjoyed our meal. Overall, our experience was solid. The Bloody Marys were pretty good with the garnish on top, while the pimento cheese tater tots were incredibly delightful and my favorite dish of our experience. The breakfast sandwich wasn't as good as I hoped as the croissant wasn't what I expected and was flaccid. But overall, we enjoyed our time there and the service was solid. read more

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This may actually be one of the best meals I've ever had. Every dish was not only unique and interesting, but delicious and flawlessly executed. The service was excellent and restaurant is certainly nice enough. The best part is that it is not exorbitantly expensive. It is not a cheap restaurant, but for $50-70 a head for 3 full courses I felt it was very reasonable considering the quality of the food. read more

Fabulous food, service, and atmosphere. One of our favorite stops. Best grits ever. Delicious homemade pastry.

We happened into Chestnut for a late lunch one afternoon, and it was fantastic. The bar was on point with Bloody Marys, and the service was good-attentive without hovering. The decor is right in line with what you would expect for a downtown restaurant, and we noticed that the noise level was good. Prices were reasonable considering the quality. Can't wait to go back. read more

Was visiting this weekend and popped in here on a Monday for brunch - what a delight! Service was warm and friendly, beautiful restaurant. I had the breakfast sandwich because they were out of smoked salmon. It was a perfect sandwich, runny egg and all. The Vanderbilt martini was elegant and balanced. Would recommend and will return! read more

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Ambiance wonderful as is the food! Was there unexpectedly and now we know we'll be back! read more

I was in town on business and met an old friend who's been living in Asheville for a long time. He suggested Chestnut for brunch. I'm gluten sensitive and they had lots of options. I had the Corned Beef Hash with gluten free bread, and a cup of tea. Our waitress, Crystal, was very fun and friendly. read more

Chestnut - Corned Beef Hash with Gluten Free bread - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Food was delicious! We had the carne asada breakfast burrito and the crème brûlée parfait. The burrito was incredible, as well as the side potatoes. The parfait was , also, super yummy! Filled with berries and pistachios and topped with a sweet cream. Service was great and food came out quickly. Ambiance was great, not too dark or too loud of music. read more

Chestnut - Crème brûlée Parfait - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Chestnut is a restaurant we will come back to when we are in town. Server (Jane) was very entice, pleasant and helpful. Atmosphere was nice but a little loud and difficult for us to hear each other. Fries artichoke was excellent - accompanying garlic aioli was a little pallid, but the sun dried tomato pesto was GREAT! Scallops were good. Summer salad was ok - tomatoes were fresh and ripe but bland. Had chicken (tasteless) and fried oysters (excellent). Overall a good place, not outstanding. Great for the price. read more

Last minute reservation here because the 6 pm was the only one available at 5 pm. I could tell it was a solid spot because the night was pretty full (Wednesday at the end of August) and the lack of reservations available. So we went for it. And it proved to be a great spot! Creative and delicious food everywhere. Scallops and the fresh catch special were awesome! Drinks - excellent! Service was top notch by Woody! I'd go back and we are foodies from the Philly area, so we know good food! read more

A welcome respite for two weary travelers. After a wild series of flights from CO to NC we were looking for easy decisions to be had. Chestnut was the solution. We had the most delicious tator tots and beet salad because we were looking to eatlight so late in the day. The food and staff were so warm, welcoming. Top notch. It was quiet and the perfect place to recharge after a chaotic travel day. Definitely recommend!! read more

My husband, my parents, a couple of my friends and their son all went to brunch at Chestnut and had a wonderful time! Food: The food was so good! From plating to taste, Chestnut did not miss. Two of us got the chicken n' waffles, two of us got the eggs benedict on special that had steak, one got the smoked salmon toast and one got the shrimp po' boy. We would recommend any of these dishes to anyone who dines at Chestnut! I also loved the mimosa options- by the glass or pitcher! We really had an amazing brunch food & beverage experience here. Service: The service was fantastic from even before we arrived! I had to call to readjust our reservation and Chestnut was so kind and accommodating to my group. They were very patient with us and our timing while ordering and catching up. They brought the cutest high chair for my friends' son that was so appreciated by them. Service throughout was attentive and friendly. I also loved the servers' shirts, which I believe can be purchased through the restaurant. Ambiance: I loved the whole aesthetic of the resturant! It matched the tone of the menu and vibe advertised. When I think of "brunch" or even a "cute dinner spot", Chestnut would be a perfect representation. If you're in the Asheville area, check out Chestnut! It is a little pricier, but it's a great place to splurge on a meal. We thought it was so worth it! read more

Chestnut - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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The food was nice but the bussers and waiters putting their hands in their hair, then immediately handling silverware and cleaning tables was just very unsanitary. Bummer read more

Delicious, perfectly seasoned meats and seafood. My wifes' steak was cooked to perfection. My scallops were the best I've ever had. Add an attentive and thoughtful staff and you have some of the best bites in Asheville. read more

Food and service was amazing. We walked in without a reservation and had to wait about 15 minutes. We were lucky, they were so busy. We are in the dining room. The place was really cute. We definitely will go back the next time we are in Asheville. read more

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I love this restaurant! I always have it in my top 3 recommendations for every out of town guest just to experience the lobster bisque. I even brave downtown parking and traffic just for a soup! I never have a bad experience nor an entree that wasn't really good. But I have to say that I will and do go out of my way for the lobster bisque. I haven't had it anywhere else in town that compares. We came in the week they first opened. That along great food and service has kept us coming back. read more

3/29/26-Had brunch there today. The service was excellent- shout out to Cole. Started with espresso martini and a bloody, both very good. I suggest ordering the pimento cheese tots! For our main dishes we had the Cuban and beet salad with blackened chicken. Would definitely run it back again. read more

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I've dined at The Chesnut the past few times I've visited Asheville. From brunch to dinner or just for drinks, this intimate and upscale restaurant is bound to please. Perfectly crafted cocktails, ever-changing and always delicious dishes will keep me coming back. Most recently, I visited for brunch the first time and, with several girlfriends all with different palates, I was able to try a variety of dishes. Whether you enjoy savory or sweet, carnivore or herbivore, you can't miss. The highlights for me were the Bloody Mary's (iykyk), the Pimento Cheese Tater tots (oooooh, I can still taste it!), and the specialty pancakes (so fluffy and spectacularly indulgent). My primary entree - the Duck Confit - was *chef's kiss* perfection! Every element from the crispy purple yams, to the sunny side up eggs, were exactly to the right texture and temperature. Can't wait til my next trip! read more

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We stopped in here last night for dinner and it did not disappoint. My sister and I shared the peach burrata, fried oysters and pimento cheese tots. Very good. I also tried the fire roasted tomato soup. Very good read more

Chestnut - Peach but rats and fried oysters - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Ordered the lobster bisque- amazing! The atmosphere is nice- pretty and intimate. Ely is an amazing server. Friendly, helpful and attentive. Loved the salmon. Brussel sprouts were delicious. Got it medium well which was perfect for me. Crème brûlée was delicious. Highly recommend. Will be back read more

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Wow. I can't say enough good things about the location and service and food. But I will try. First, the restaurant and bar is very stylish and clean. It's not a large area but they use it well for your comfort. Next, the menu is incredible and the food we ordered was excellent. We got the beet and apple bisque and were astonished at how good it tastes. We also got the eggs Benedict and loved the filet, chipotle seasoning and the bed of potatoes that was surprisingly different and good. Finally, our server Matt was the best. He was truly happy to tell us about the menu and make recommendations that were all correct. We went to brunch, so our next trip will be dinner. read more

Chestnut - Brunch is the Best - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Y'all, what a wonderful experience. We dropped by at Chestnut first thing coming into town to celebrate my birthday. It was the perfect start to our trip! Our server, Peter, was beyond spectacular. We loved him! Everyone there was so kind & friendly. Even gave me a birthday dessert - Bloody Mary w. Bacon Infused Vodka 10/10 - Fried Catfish w. Collard Greens, Bacon & Pea Salad, 10/10. So good! - The Boyfriend's Reuben - He said it was the best he's ever had! Loved the 1000 island. - Cookie Skillet - The texture was insane and the ice cream was so smooth! Loved. Just a great lunch. Thank you so much! We will return when we come back! read more

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Have your parents take you here when they visit you. It's cozy and costly. The cinnamon roll in the photos is a lie. We came for that. They don't have it and won't have it. Sadly that staff member has gone to other places. We will totally be back to try other things though. The signage for the smoked trout seemed promising. Everyone was super nice. read more

Great ambiance, food, and service! Make sure you make reservations because they were sold out! read more

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I really wanted to like this restaurant. But, the portions were small, and the prices were high. The buffalo oysters were creative but tasted like a Tabasco covered fried oyster. It was okay. The service is slow. For a fine dining restaurant, it lacked personality and felt like people were just going through the motions. Unfortunately, I would not recommend this place at this price point. I think if they had larger portions and quicker service that would improve this restaurant. read more

The food was fantastic. We had appetizers, main courses and dessert. We all enjoyed a mocktail before dinner and they were fun.

Delicious food and fast service. I got a lovely yogurt breakfast. Wish they had more coffee options, but overall would def come back next time in I'm Asheville. read more

Chestnut - Yogurt parfait - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Chestnut is one of those places where you walk in and immediately feel like you should whisper, but then you notice everyone else is laughing and eating and very much alive, so you relax and decide you belong here after all. It was busy. Lively. The good kind of busy where you feel smug for having a reservation. We ordered the filet, the shrimp and grits, and the duck. The filet was perfect. The shrimp and grits were rich and comforting and absolutely uninterested in your cholesterol numbers. And then there was the duck. Little medallions of succulent goodness, cooked so precisely it bordered on witchcraft, lounging on a turnip puree that somehow convinced me turnips had been lying about themselves this whole time. The service was impeccable without being weird about it. No hovering. No disappearing acts. Just calm, competent humans who seemed genuinely invested in your happiness and continued survival. The menu is imaginative, everything is executed beautifully, and the whole place hums with that cozy, confident energy that says, "Yes, you are having a very good night." We will absolutely be back. read more