Overall good restaurant. Typical brunch fare. Server Grace did not come back to take wine order even though requested prior to entrees arriving and we finished our entrees and did not have any wine with it. No apologies either. Disappointing. read more

The menu is creative and offers something for everyone's taste. The service was excellent. She was extremely attentive and personable. Loved the atmosphere! Wish I lived in Asheville! read more

A great meal at this downtown spot. Chestnut is a square room in a storefront on busy Biltmore Ave. There are roughly 30 tables and booths scattered throughout plus a 12 seat bar on the right. Decor is cool... wrought iron room dividers are set throughout and between the booths. The metal is adorned with small glass tiles which add a sense of privacy. Beautiful oversized glass light fixtures abound. Room volume is muted so conversation is easy without having to shout. Reservations honored to the minute. Service was crisp, accurate and efficient, with special instructions for the kitchen well accommodated. Lobster bisque was a tad disappointing. It was a little thin to my taste and could have been more bold. I love a thick and creamy bisque; and almost tangy. Maybe more sherry? This bisque was really good, but not a standout. I tried the schnitzel. Also tasty. Pounded pork is ensconsed in crumbled pretzels and fried golden brown. It's served atop spaetzle and pickled braised red cabbage. The pork is topped with mornay sauce. Cabbage was excellent, sweet and tangy. Spaetzle also excellent, flavored with chives and the perfect consistently - neither mushy nor crunchy but just right. The pork was just OK. A little thicker that schnitzel is usually prepared. And I think the cheese sauce takes away from the taste because it somewhat overpowers the pork. A delicious dish, just a few nits which are more about my personal preference. Also tried the filet. Prepared perfectly medium-well, the beef is fork-tender, juicy & perfectly seasoned. Excellent! Served with a dollop of creamy mashed potatoes. Yes! Lastly, tried apple crisp for dessert. An oval ramekin is filled with green apples, raisins, topped with butter/brown sugar/ground oatmeal crumbles and baked to a gooey-in-the-middle, crunchy-on-top treat. Amd it's topped with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream. This is one of my favorites and the prep here is excellent. Plenty of other choices on the menu. Will be back to try some more m3xt trip to Asheville. read more

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GREAT Food and even better service! Our server went above and beyond to make our visit special. Thank you!! read more

Best meal of the weekend! Took a chance on a new place thanks to Yelp reviews and we were delighted! The salads were interesting and zesty and we both ordered the host rib pasta which was perfectly prepared! I also ordered the cinnamon cocoa old fashioned and it was so delicious. One thing that Really stood out to us was also the service. Our waiter was attentive without hovering. Answered all her questions and made great recommendations. Can't wait to come back on my next trip. Add this to your list and you won't be disappointed. read more

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Server was great. Our server did an excellent job. He was not responsible for the kitchen. The paella sat on a warmer or was too overdone. It was chewie and crusty. With limited chorizo an not much seafood. read more

Absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back in July! Timed it perfectly with no reservations barely waited two minutes for our table. read more

Chestnut - Shrimp N' Grits - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

This was our second time at Chestnut, and it did not disappoint. The food and service are exceptional! It's a popular restaurant, so make a Resy and go early if you want to avoid the crowds. It's open concept, so early dining is less noisy. read more

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Never disappoints. Great Restaurant! Shout out to our wait person, Brooke L. Excellence job. Brad, Mgr., checked on us and made us feel welcome. Overall a 5 star experience. Will definitely return!! read more

Food was great. Service was great. Ambience was very good. Drinks are great. Not a Bottomless Brunch. read more

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Super friendly staff. You don't feel rushed and the food timing is perfect from appetizers to the meal. The cheese grits are everything. Chicken and waffle great too. read more

Sat at the bar by myself for dinner and it was wonderful! I got the hamachi crudo which is a newer item and tasted better than it looked. And for my entree I got the trout which was so so good! Loved this spot. read more

Chestnut - Hamachi crudo - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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We absolutely loved this upscale bistro in the heart of downtown Asheville, which serves up delicious entrees and fabulous cocktails in a cozy, intimate setting that's the perfect spot for a romantic escape. On a recent visit to celebrate my wife's birthday, we were seated in a quiet corner booth and enjoyed outstanding service over the course of a fabulous evening. We started with a tasty order of Pimento Cheese Tater Tots -- a delightfully flavorful appetizer with just enough spice to warm up our palates. For our entrees, I ordered an amazing Pistachio Crusted Salmon while my wife enjoyed a perfectly cooked Petite Filet. For dessert, we shared a decadent Chocolate Caramel Tart and an order of NY Style Cheesecake. Everything about the meal, from the presentation to the setting, was flawless. Chestnut has a full bar that serves up delicious cocktails, along with a healthy selection of mocktails and other N/A drinks. My Old Fashioned was perfect, and the glass of Chardonnay I ordered with dinner was the perfect complement to the meal. Parking is available throughout downtown -- we parked in the public deck at Biltmore Ave and Eagle St, just a block away. One of my favorite restaurants in a city filled with fantastic restaurants, Chestnut is an Asheville gem. Highly recommended! read more

More of a 4.5. Service was excellent! Food quality was good. *Heirloom tomatoes and Burrata was delicious! The tomato's were perfectly ripe. *Petite filet, my husband couldn't say enough about how perfect his meal was. *Linguini and crab was ok. I think it was more of a texture thing for me, I prefer my pasta al dente. We were so full from our meals that we just shared a scoop of ice cream. But that dessert menu looked amazing. We would definitely return if we're back in the area. read more

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Celebrated my amazing wife on Mother's Day. Brunch at Chestnut ended up being a fantastic choice. The attention to detail was readily apparent - everything we tried was visually stunning and beautifully satisfying. The ambiance was welcoming. Service couldn't have been better, and the complimentary rose at the end was a lovely touch. Thanks, Chestnut, we'll be back. . read more

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Woody was our attentive server. My salmon dish and my husband's pork chop dish were both delicious, well prepared, and beautifully presented. For SOME reason, we decided a dessert was in order, and had the maple blondie sundae which was ample and rich. So good! Very pleasant experience in a comfortable , friendly atmosphere. read more

the food? immaculate. the atmosphere? delightful. the staff? kind. i will be thinking about this meal forever! everything was perfectly cooked, the drinks were phenomenal, and the dessert was delicious. everyone in the staff was extremely nice from the hostess to our waitress! and despite it being very busy, the staff was attentive and nice. read more

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Excellent service from Stuart; but all staff were exceptionally helpful. The menu sure pleased this couple from the West.

We needed to grab dinner and the concierge recommended this place. The location was nice with a decent amount of seating. True to Asheville now, you should get a reservation if you want to eat anywhere these days. Its drink menu was cryptic, but our waiter was ready to explain each item. She was definitely the best part, along with the other diners. You could tell this place was somewhat of a local favorite as residents were running into each other at different tables. I ordered today's special, which was a ravioli stuffed with some type of meat I can't remember. While the flavors were great, I wish it was a bigger portion. It was a nice experience overall. read more

One of the best restaurants I've ever been to! Everything we got tasted absolutely amazing. Our server Samantha helped us pick a bottle of wine and gave us such great service the entire night. We were really impressed with our experience here and wish we lived closer to come back all the time. read more

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Delicious food! Great gluten free options! It was packed on a Tuesday night! Will definitely be back. read more

Chestnut - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

A friend and I went to Chestnut yesterday, March 5, 2026 at 1 pm. We we seated promptly and with a warm welcome. Water was brought and our very friendly waiter came. Told us todas specials and took our appetizer order. Lobster bisque and pimento cheese tater tots. Both were divine. Lots of lobster in bisque and tots were amazing. We then ordered entrees both deciding on pesto Parmesan crusted salmon medium well. The presentation was great but my friends salmon was almost raw. The waiter came, saw the fish and immediately took it back without us having to say anything. He brought back her potatoes and green beans so she could nibble. When the fish was returned, a whole new plate by the way. It was perfect and we both loved the fish. For dessert, on the house, I got the maple blondie sundae and she got the banana pudding. Both we excellent although the sundae was stand out. We had a great experience and will be back read more

Such a classy place for Sunday brunch! Enjoyed the morning with girlfriends, mimosas and bloody Mary's! Food was delicious and the waitress was very nice. The place has a very elegant feel and we enjoyed a sunny spot by the window in a step up window nook. A great last stop on a girls weekend trip! read more

Chestnut - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

The food was 10 out of 10. The service was very good! The vibe of the place is very laid back, and classy. We will be coming back!! read more

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Believe it or not- it's that good. Once again Yelp to the rescue. Has some travel plans change - hit up Yelp from hotel and Chesnut was 2 blocks away. Great waiter (Samantha) literally top notch. Food was very flavorful which I appreciate as the taste buds dull a bit with age. I had the Risotto- off the charts good. Nice atmosphere- you can see why they have been there for over 10 years. Owner happened to be sitting at the bar - nice guy. Just go here ...don't hesitate. read more

5 stars everytime I went. Enough said. Easy for a quick executive lunch or a birthday dinner or a solo meal at the bar. Dare I say it is my favorite restaurant...but everything I ate in Asheville was exceptional. Enjoy! read more

Chestnut - Birthday lunch! - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

overall a good experience dining at chestnut! We stopped by on a Saturday around 1pm and had no issues getting seated right away. Our waitress was attentive and was able to answer our questions about the menu. The real stand out from our meal was the pimento cheese tater tots with jalapeño aioli. SO GOOD. I could have had another order. The Bloody Mary deviled eggs were good and we liked the unique take. The entree we shared was slightly disappointing-- the flavors were great but there was only 2 pieces of meat. So it was mostly breakfast potatoes, veggies, and sauce. Regardless, We will definitely come back and try something new! read more

Chestnut - Bloody Mary Deviled eggs - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Great food, awesome service! The oysters were great as were the tots! Tomato soup was also amazing.

OVERHYPED! For having such a high rating with many reviews, and getting recommendations from people in Asheville, I expected more. First of all we were sat 20 minutes past our reservation time. Ambiance inside is nice and service is great though! My cocktail was good but small for the price. I do appreciate them having unique seasonal cocktails. The salad was okay, not as good as any I make at home. The fried green tomatoes were the highlight! It tasted like grilled cheese. The filet was ordered medium but came definitely medium rare. A place this pricy should cook steak the way it is ordered! Besides that, the dish was great but small for the price too. All in all, I wouldn't go out of my way to return here but I'm glad I tried it. Perhaps it will leave more of an impression on you! read more

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The food was amazing. Even though I wad put on a waiting list, they seated us right away when we got there. The service was phenomenal. Everything we tried was delicious, from the peach salad to the crispy pork belly special! read more

The food was very good. We had the butter poached lobster and the trout. I did not care for the mule I ordered, couldn't choke it down. The ambience is upscale relaxed. The server was friendly but our water glasses were empty as often as full. Overall I would recommend it :) read more

Actually would prefer to give -1/2. My friend and I ordered the corned beef hash and coffees. The basic mix of diced potatoes and corned beef (a generous amount!) was significantly lacking in crispy bits--not enough time in contact with a searing-hot surface? The toast was served dry so ask right up front for your butter and jam (both yum). Finally, my friend's poached eggs were picture-perfect but mine, being much smaller and collapsed-looking, suffered from the comparison. My decaf was rather sludgy. Shout out to Ivy, who's an excellent server. read more

Came here with business dinner upon recommendation and 100% happy! The service was excellent from start to finish... cocktails on point, and nice ambience without being stuffy. We enjoyed a variety of entrees - My seared Ahi was cooked perfectly, and our others devoured the Kobe burger and Risotto. No room for dessert! I'll definitely be back. read more

Chestnut - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

OMG!!! This was so amazing. First off, our waitress Rachel was phenomenal. So friendly, so polite and helpful. Wish we could have her as a server everywhere we go. She's someone we would love to hang out with. The food was amazing. So much flavor, so thoughtful and well plated. Highly recommend stopping for dinner or date night. It did not disappoint. read more

We had dinner reservations here on Friday night and enjoyed salmon, trout and shrimp and grits with our cocktails. The pecan crusted trout was really good. I finished it all which I usually don't do. The atmosphere was cozy and festive. And our server was friendly. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Asheville! So glad they've been serving lunch and brunch since the closure of Corner Kitchen, their sister restaurant in Biltmore Village. Dinner is always great as well. Lobster bisque is amazing. read more

Located on Biltmore Avenue, this adotable restaurant is historic. We sat in the front window area and watched Asheville's finest walking about. We were very fortunate to have Matt serving. He is one of the best, you will be lucky to have him at your table. The food is outstanding, fresh and innovative. Do not leave without tasting the lobster bisque...it could be dessert....the other soups are also wonderful. We shared the Chestnut classic breakfast, served hot and with a killer biscuit. And the grilled peach and burrata salad, so delicious with an excellent balsamic vinaigrette. Don't miss it and call ahead to insure a spot. read more

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Our first time to Chestnut. Where have u been my whole life?!!! Our party of 4 all tried different dishes and unanimously raved about the food. Every dish was delicious and presented beautifully. The vibe in the restaurant was warm, cheerful and lively. Cocktails were fabulous and we enjoyed the staff , felt well attended and served efficiently with good humor and a smile. If u haven't tried this place, GO! It's a delight. Loved it read more

Food, service, drinks at prices that you get what you paid for. Definitely worth it! Would recommend and will definitely be back. read more

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Delicious! Getting reservations was basically impossible. The Yelp gods were with us. Walked in and got the last two bar seats. They faced the street so prime people watching. Excellent wine menu and local beers! Started with the charcuterie tray. The pickled veg were excellent. Hubby got something in the Indian food family. (This review is why you should review immediately after eating. ) I had the most delicious short rib papardelle. Cleared my plate. Wanted more! Come eat here. read more

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