Chestnut

4.5 (1841)

$30 and under

American

48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Chestnut is an American restaurant. We are in a 1920s era building in downtown Asheville, right across for the Aloft hotel and the double decker coffee bus (Double D's Coffee and Desserts). Parking is plentiful (and cheap) at the public deck under the Aloft Hotel.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00–14:30 Daily 17:00–21:00
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Mike Cash

Location
48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Area
Asheville
Parking Details
You may park on the street (metered parking until 6 pm Monday-Saturday) or at the public parking beneath the Aloft Hotel directly across the street from us. Fees are $1 for the first two hours and $1 for each additional hour.
Additional
Bar Dining

Lobster Bisque
Troy & Sons Oak Reserve Cream, Chives
- CupUS$4.00
- BowlUS$6.00
Soup of the Day
Created Daily, Garnished Smartly
- CupUS$4.00
- BowlUS$6.00
Basket of ChipsUS$4.50
Chestnut Chips, Honey Mustard
Chestnut Roasted Beets SaladUS$9.00
Local Greens, Goat Cheese, Roasted Pistachios, Orange Reduction, Crostinis
Fried Calamari on Kale Salad*US$11.50
Salt and Pepper Calamari, Grappa Currants, Marcona Almonds, Parmesan, Fried Preserved Lemons, Lemon Oregano Aioli
Chestnut Seasonal SaladUS$7.00
Local Greens, Red Onions, Hickory Nut Gap Pork Lardons, Apples, Bleu Cheese, Spiced Pecans, House Vinaigrette
Fried Oyster "Rockefeller" Salad*US$12.00
Bed of Spinach, Pernod Vinaigrette, Crumbled Bacon, Asiago, Tarragon Scented Mayonnaise
Pesto Seared Shrimp Salad*US$10.50
Fresh Spinach, Crumbled Feta, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers
Grilled Lemon Chicken Cobb SaladUS$11.50
Local Lettuce Leaves, Lemon Vinaigrette, Blue Cheese, Bacon, Cheddar, Avocado, Tomato, Julienne Prosciutto
Chestnut Charcuterie Plate
Cured Meats, Local Cheeses, Arugula, Pickled Onions, Apple Butter, Lusty Monk Mustard, Sliced French Baguette
- SmallUS$8.00
- LargeUS$14.00

Sandwiches

Sandwiches and the Like - Choose One: Asian Napa Slaw, Roast Sweet Potato Salad, Lemony Fruit with Mint & Honey, Chestnut Chips, Fries, or Small Green Salad

Oven Roasted Portobello SandwichUS$10.50
Roasted Portobella, Grilled Del Vecchios Focaccia, Arugula, Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze, Aioli, Fontina Cheese
Dry Ridge Farms Sausage and PeppersUS$11.50
Local Italian Sausage, Roast Peppers & Onions, Marinara, Provolone, Panini Style
French DipUS$11.00
Roast Beef Sandwich House Roasted Beef Sirloin, Baguette, Au Jus. If you like, add onions, peppers, mushrooms, or cheese
South Slope Turkey SandwichUS$11.00
Sliced Turkey Breast, Honey Mustard, Cheddar, Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions
Brasstown Burger*US$11.00
Grilled 7 oz., Griddled Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Pickled Green Tomato, Onion. Toppings? No problem, ask your server!
Black-Eyed Pea Cajun Bean BurgerUS$11.00
House Made, Pan Seared, Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Pickled Green Tomato, Onion; See Burger
New York State of ReubenUS$12.00
Salisbury NC Corned Beef, House Cooked Sauerkraut, Homemade 1000 Island, City Bakery Rye
Chestnut Sliders of the DayUS$11.00
Ask Your Server About Today's; Bread is optional!
Grown up Grilled CheeseUS$9.50
Looking Glass Chocolate Lab, Cheddar, Crumbled Blue, Provolone, Caramelized Onions, City Bakery Sourdough. Add Bacon, if you like!

Big Plates

Biltmore Steak Frites*US$14.50
6-Ounce Flat Iron Steak, Skinny Fries, Local Salad Greens
Corn Fried NC CatfishUS$13.50
Deep Fried, Collards & Cheddar Grits, Honey Mustard, Molasses
No Evil Foods 'Prepper' PaillardUS$12.50
Breaded, Quick Fried, Farro Risotto, Squash Noodles, Portobello Mushrooms, Grape Tomatoes, Tomato Essence

Reviews

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4.5

(1841)

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

1,841 Reviews

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Waynesvillians
Atlanta6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 January 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We found Chestnut by chance, looking on Google. We had eaten at sister restaurant Corner Cafe a number of times but didn't know about Chestnut. It was a pleasant surprise. Retro decor, top notch wait staff, and tasty food. For lunch, we split the kale salad with calamari followed by the bread pudding. Both dishes were excellent. Highly recommend Chestnut.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill33 reviews
3.0
Dined on 4 January 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We've been to Chestnut 2 times before and LOVED it! But the menu has changed and it's less-wonderful than it was before. The Chestnut Salad was changed and ordinary (it used the be so great), and our whole fish was blah. Appetiser was good and we might have it again. (Sorry but don't remember what it was; a lot has happened since the end of Dec'16). Other couple was pleased but not wow'd as we told they they would be. We didn't have dessert since we hadn't been quite as pleased with the dinner. FYI, because it was just good, I wondered if they'd changed chefs or ownership in the past 2 years, but they have not.
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OpenTable Diner
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 January 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a last minute dinner plan with the husband since we were on vacation for our one year anniversary. This place was amazing. The steaks were cooked perfectly and we shared a vanilla bourbon creme brulee and I'm pretty sure my husband ate more of it than I did and I am the dessert person.
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Jwingman
Atlanta11 reviews
4.0
Dined on 2 January 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Overall a very good restaurant some dishes better than others. Service was very good. The food choices were not really my style or taste. I would recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Asheville / Western North Carolina2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chestnut is my favorite restaurant in Asheville. Staff is wonderful, ambience is great for anything between a romantic meal and a company dinner. They have a nice bar area. Portions are moderate (don't expect a trough of food like you get at a chain restaurant) , but I will take quality over quantity any day. For the quality you get, the prices are fairly moderate and worth it. Probably only costs about $30 more than dinner for 2 at Olive Garden. The menu changes regularly. Make SURE to save room for their desserts. The souffle is divine! I walk out of their feeling satisfied every time.
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Atlanta3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 31 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic and the service was impeccable. Love that they serve house made charcuterie. Great place for a date or late night bite. Will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando / Central Florida East11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 30 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, attention to detail, superb food. The charcuterie plate is a must have - all the tastes of Asheville!!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 December 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was outstanding but service left something to be desired - waitress clearly wanted us out of there (I guess 845 is last reservation?) and we felt very rushed and as if we were an inconvenience... kitchen had mystery 'problems with the souflee pans' (aka didn't feel like making any more despite us ordering as our main came out). Brought our dessert out before we even finished taking a breath after finishing main course. (Again, clearly wanted us gone) Worth going for the outstanding food, just don't be the last reservation...
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AmyM Gold
New York City15 reviews
4.0
Dined on 30 December 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a really great meal here with friends the other night. Our waitress was extremely helpful and friendly. We ordered the mussels, fried green tomatoes and pork belly to start. Dinner 3 of us did the pork chop ( amazing) and one did the salmon. Everything was cooked perfectly we will definitely return
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LarryH
Asheville / Western North Carolina1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 December 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Although we are local to Asheville, this was our first visit to Chestnut. But, I'm pleased to say this won't be our last!! Our dishes, the ambiance, and the service were all outstanding. We can see why Chestnut is such a hit with locals and visitors alike.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of Operation
Daily 10:00–14:30 Daily 17:00–21:00
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Mike Cash

Location
48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Area
Asheville
Parking Details
You may park on the street (metered parking until 6 pm Monday-Saturday) or at the public parking beneath the Aloft Hotel directly across the street from us. Fees are $1 for the first two hours and $1 for each additional hour.
Additional
Bar Dining

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Chestnut

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Menu

Starts - Salads

Lobster Bisque

Soup of the Day

Basket of ChipsUS$4.50

Chestnut Roasted Beets SaladUS$9.00

Fried Calamari on Kale Salad*US$11.50

Chestnut Seasonal SaladUS$7.00

Fried Oyster "Rockefeller" Salad*US$12.00

Pesto Seared Shrimp Salad*US$10.50

Grilled Lemon Chicken Cobb SaladUS$11.50

Chestnut Charcuterie Plate

Sandwiches

Oven Roasted Portobello SandwichUS$10.50

Dry Ridge Farms Sausage and PeppersUS$11.50

French DipUS$11.00

South Slope Turkey SandwichUS$11.00

Brasstown Burger*US$11.00

Black-Eyed Pea Cajun Bean BurgerUS$11.00

New York State of ReubenUS$12.00

Chestnut Sliders of the DayUS$11.00

Grown up Grilled CheeseUS$9.50

Big Plates

Biltmore Steak Frites*US$14.50

Corn Fried NC CatfishUS$13.50

No Evil Foods 'Prepper' PaillardUS$12.50

Reviews

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