Chestnut

Name: Chestnut
Address: 48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, United States, 28801
Telephone: (828) 575-2667
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

2022 Reviews

$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
Monday - Thursday 11:30 am - 9 pm Friday - Saturday 11:30 am - 10 pm Sunday 9 am - 9 pm
Phone number
(828) 575-2667
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Mike Cash
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Lobster Bisque
Troy & Sons Oak Reserve Cream, Chives
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$6.00
Soup of the Day
Created Daily, Garnished Smartly
- Cup$4.00
- Bowl$6.00
Basket of Chips$4.50
Chestnut Chips, Honey Mustard
Chestnut Roasted Beets Salad$9.00
Local Greens, Goat Cheese, Roasted Pistachios, Orange Reduction, Crostinis
Fried Calamari on Kale Salad*$11.50
Salt and Pepper Calamari, Grappa Currants, Marcona Almonds, Parmesan, Fried Preserved Lemons, Lemon Oregano Aioli
Chestnut Seasonal Salad$7.00
Local Greens, Red Onions, Hickory Nut Gap Pork Lardons, Apples, Bleu Cheese, Spiced Pecans, House Vinaigrette
Fried Oyster "Rockefeller" Salad*$12.00
Bed of Spinach, Pernod Vinaigrette, Crumbled Bacon, Asiago, Tarragon Scented Mayonnaise
Pesto Seared Shrimp Salad*$10.50
Fresh Spinach, Crumbled Feta, Grape Tomatoes, Kalamata Olives, Cucumbers
Grilled Lemon Chicken Cobb Salad$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
- Small$8.00
- Large$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 Sandwich$10.50
Roasted Portobella, Grilled Del Vecchios Focaccia, Arugula, Tomatoes, Balsamic Glaze, Aioli, Fontina Cheese
Dry Ridge Farms Sausage and Peppers$11.50
Local Italian Sausage, Roast Peppers & Onions, Marinara, Provolone, Panini Style
French Dip$11.00
Roast Beef Sandwich House Roasted Beef Sirloin, Baguette, Au Jus. If you like, add onions, peppers, mushrooms, or cheese
South Slope Turkey Sandwich$11.00
Sliced Turkey Breast, Honey Mustard, Cheddar, Bacon, Avocado, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onions
Brasstown Burger*$11.00
Grilled 7 oz., Griddled Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Pickled Green Tomato, Onion. Toppings? No problem, ask your server!
Black-Eyed Pea Cajun Bean Burger$11.00
House Made, Pan Seared, Brioche Bun, Lettuce, Pickled Green Tomato, Onion; See Burger
New York State of Reuben$12.00
Salisbury NC Corned Beef, House Cooked Sauerkraut, Homemade 1000 Island, City Bakery Rye
Chestnut Sliders of the Day$11.00
Ask Your Server About Today's; Bread is optional!
Grown up Grilled Cheese$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*$14.50
6-Ounce Flat Iron Steak, Skinny Fries, Local Salad Greens
Corn Fried NC Catfish$13.50
Deep Fried, Collards & Cheddar Grits, Honey Mustard, Molasses
No Evil Foods 'Prepper' Paillard$12.50
Breaded, Quick Fried, Farro Risotto, Squash Noodles, Portobello Mushrooms, Grape Tomatoes, Tomato Essence

What 2,022 people are saying

Chestnut reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

2,022 Reviews

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EllenC
Western NC3 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
One of my favorite restaurants in Asheville. The food is always exceptional. The seating is good for small groups or date. During the last visit our service was basic at best. Usually the staff will make recommendations or substitutions as needed.
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Butch
Charleston20 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 27, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Enjoyed the evening. The restaurant is a good one with a great location. Food, service and atmosphere were fine.
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foodcritic VIP
Charlotte30 reviews
3.0
Dined on December 26, 2016
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Very average and somewhat weird combinations. Example: potato chips and honey mustard dressing, shrimp and grits (tails left on) in tomatoe sauce, mashed potatoes mixed with corn meal. Sound delicious? It wasn't.
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Condo
Charleston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 26, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved Chestnut! Nice ambiance as you move toward back of restaurant. Excellent bar selections and quality cuisine at reasonable prices. Service from Brianna was also excellent. We were able to have quiet conversation with our guests. Would definitely recommend!
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PaulH
Charleston4 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 26, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Visiting with wife we stopped by on Monday December 26th for lunch. Lots of tourist so the place was crowded. So glad we had a reservation with open table. They sat us right away. The bar tender was our waiter and he never showed up. Manager eventually came over & apologized for the waiting. He took care of our orders from that point on. Lobster bisque was very good. The soup of the day was just okay (coconut squash cream soup). Had to ask for silverware to another waiter. Grilled chicken salad was good, greens were fresh. The flat iron steak my wife ordered was okay. They added A1 sauce to it which we don't like. The A1 sauce should be optional. That was disappointing. Interestingly the steak came with fries. I would have liked another side with it. With so many good other restaurants in Asheville, we would definitely explore other places next time. Our experience was good but not the greatest.
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cityguy VIP
New York City9 reviews
4.0
Dined on December 26, 2016
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The food was very good. I had the kale calamari salad (very fresh), and it was excelent. The one thing they should be working on it, its the service. Its is unsophiticaded.
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Brandon
Tallahassee9 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 24, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Vacation in Asheville. I Read about it online and it sounded good. The waitress was so kind and attentive and fun. The food was outstanding and the idea of the medium plates is a great one. One of our best meals ever and with 2 cocktails and 2 glasses of wine total bill was $107!
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MoxieSociety
Charlotte3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 23, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was delicious! Great flavors and yextures- lots of love in the food!
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OpenTable Diner
Western NC2 reviews
2.0
Dined on December 22, 2016
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
I was very disappointed in our experience at Chestnut. It was my birthday and chose this place because of the excellent reviews. Our table was right by the host stand and bar- not quite what I was thinking for a romantic birthday dinner, but someone has to get sat at that table. Our server was never around and saw the food runners more than her, not ideal when you want to order drinks. I ordered 3 courses and were brought out back to back- we were served all 3 courses within 30 minutes... we weren't even done with our previous course before the next one was at our table. At one point my husband was still eating (chewing) and someone asked if they could take his plate. It made the dinner feel rushed and wasn't enjoyable. The food was ok, but was not impressed by the overall experience of dining here.
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Bob9713
Philadelphia8 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 22, 2016
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific evening, great food service and a superb wine list! Environment much nicer then pictures. A very popular place with good reason.
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Chestnut is rated 4.5 stars by 2022 OpenTable diners.

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48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Additional information

Neighborhood
Asheville
Hours of operation
Monday - Thursday 11:30 am - 9 pm Friday - Saturday 11:30 am - 10 pm Sunday 9 am - 9 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
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.
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Mike Cash
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Beer, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Phone number
(828) 575-2667

Chestnut

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Menu

Starts - Salads

Lobster Bisque

Soup of the Day

Basket of Chips$4.50

Chestnut Roasted Beets Salad$9.00

Fried Calamari on Kale Salad*$11.50

Chestnut Seasonal Salad$7.00

Fried Oyster "Rockefeller" Salad*$12.00

Pesto Seared Shrimp Salad*$10.50

Grilled Lemon Chicken Cobb Salad$11.50

Chestnut Charcuterie Plate

Sandwiches

Oven Roasted Portobello Sandwich$10.50

Dry Ridge Farms Sausage and Peppers$11.50

French Dip$11.00

South Slope Turkey Sandwich$11.00

Brasstown Burger*$11.00

Black-Eyed Pea Cajun Bean Burger$11.00

New York State of Reuben$12.00

Chestnut Sliders of the Day$11.00

Grown up Grilled Cheese$9.50

Big Plates

Biltmore Steak Frites*$14.50

Corn Fried NC Catfish$13.50

No Evil Foods 'Prepper' Paillard$12.50

What 2,022 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

FAQs

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