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The Bistro - Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC

The Bistro - Biltmore Estate

4.7
4.7
3558 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
The Bistro is located on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate, right next door to Biltmore's award-winning winery. Please be aware that you must have a valid paid estate admission ticket, be staying at Inn on Biltmore Estate or Village Hotel, or be a Biltmore Annual Passholder to dine on property. Please note that due to limited seating availability we are unable to accept reservations for our patio. All patio seating is assigned on a first come first served basis.

The Bistro features contemporary American fare. Fresh, seasonal, and local ingredients are the focus on the dinner menu, which features premium steaks, impeccable mountain trout and seafood, poultry and lamb. Gardens on the estate produce a wide array of vegetables and fruits throughout the seasons, and our extensive pasture lands provide all-natural, hormone-free Black Angus beef and lamb.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Global, International

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (828) 225-6230

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Simon Townsend

  • Catering

    The Bistro caters private events in the Champagne Cellar at the Biltmore Winery next door. This unique venue seats up to 30 guests for dinner, and is also available for intimate wedding ceremonies.

  • Private party facilities

    The Bistro has options for private dining that can seat up to 30 people. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events. Champagne Cellar at the Winery This intimate settings features distinctive European ambiance.

  • Private party contact

    Biltmore Catering: (877) 872-4067

  • Neighborhood

    Asheville

  • Parking details

    Extensive guest parking is available in the Antler Hill Village area of Biltmore Estate.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Bistro Thanksgiving Day 3-course Menu

    $95.00 per person

    Nov 23, 2023 only
    Bistro will be serving a special Thanksgiving Day 3-course menu. We will not be serving our regular menu on this day. We will be serving our regular kid's menu for children 9 and under.
  • Bistro Christmas Eve 3-Course Menu

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 24, 2023 only
    Bistro will be serving a special Christmas Eve 3-course menu. We will not be serving our regular menu on this day. We will be serving our regular kid's menu for children 9 and under.
  • Bistro Christmas Day 3-Course Menu

    $95.00 per person

    Dec 25, 2023 only
    Bistro will be serving a special Christmas Day 3-course menu. We will not be serving our regular menu on this day. We will be serving our regular kid's menu for children 9 and under.

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What 3,558 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Asheville

    Best Service

  • Asheville

    Great for fine wines

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food and service. Definitely recommend.
  2. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We tried 3 appetizers and the NC wine flights. The food and wine was wonderful. A delicious meal and very nice atmosphere!! Crème brûlée was delicious!!!
  3. Chuck

    Greensboro

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An early dinner after a day at Biltmore. Relaxing, good food, good service…very accommodating.
  4. TimB

    Western NC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly service / French Onion soup is a must have
  5. PaulS

    Nashville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent as well as the service. For a bistro, I thought the menu was a little limited.
  6. GNN2014

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent flavors, perfectly prepared. Just a little pricey, but worth the extra cost.
  7. MaryO

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    I ordered the trout which is advertised as fresh. It was not and was VERY fishy tasting - so much so that I sent the whole thing back and wished I could get the taste out of my mouth. The French onion soup was passable, the filet was nothing to brag about, and the trout was horrible.
  8. DougS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you need gluten-free, this is the best place to try
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta Metro

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience4
    First, the manager, Austin, was very helpful and made every effort to make our experience right. I ordered a $79 estate raised ribeye that came with “fried potatoes” and braised(?) kale. The ribeye was not seasoned and chewy. Cooked to te right temp, but a bad cut of meat. The fried potatoes were literally what you would get at iHop, they should not have been on the plate, and they were an insult to a “fine dining” experience. My appetizer of “soup du jour” (parsnip cream based) was basically bowl of warm milk with pepper and undercooked tiny pieces parsnip - one step from baby formula. We ordered two $20 glasses of wine which were good. The mussels appetizer was good. Overall, this was a $250 meal that you could get from Longhorn for $50. It’s also our second terrible food experience at the Bistro in two tries. If you’ve never eaten at a quality restaurant, maybe they’ll fool you. Otherwise, go elsewhere if you want a quality experience and value for your dollar.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband & I always share meals everywhere we go. We decided to get the bone in ribeye steak and asked if we could substitute for the mashed potatoes and green beans. The steak was huge! The meal was absolutely delicious! Where we were seated was in a small corner which was very private and perfect! Thanks to all for making our weekend getaway just a little more special.
  11. Paul

    Cleveland

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The service was very good and they accommodated my allergies. The food was good but overpriced.
  12. Dave

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Good selection of choices. Well prepared and plated entrees.
  13. WesleyH

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was outstanding. Food was amazing. My wife has a shellfish allergy and they took extra precautions to ensure she was not impacted.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food and service! Thoroughly enjoyed the experience!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is our 5th time here. It is always perfect!! Don’t hesitate booking a reservation, you won’t be disappointed!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    St. Louis

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Weekend getaway. Food was good but not great…we’ve had better there in the past and sorta expect better from biltmore
  17. KimberlyB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was amazing , cooked to perfection. Our waiter Bobby was great . We look forward to coming back .
  18. Denny

    E. Tennessee

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Acorn squash undercooked, while meat portion was not chicken breast as the menu indicated. Portions of the meat was undercooked. Very disappointed.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Western NC

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience5
    The meal was very delicious. However, the menu online deferred somewhat to the in-house menu. One entree was 23.00 (Ribeye) more on the in-house menu. Also, there were starter items on the online menu not listed in-house. Next door is the Social restaurant which has a similar ribeye dinner for 30.00 less than the Bistro. Very perplexing.
  20. Cue2You

    Minneapolis

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Nice restaurant, service provided by Blake was very good, the trout meal was very good, however the filet was ordered to be chard medium rare, it cam medium and was dried out. The wine was very good, overall a good experience.
  21. MariQ

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed a meal celebrating a birthday at the Bistro. Our petite filet mignon was delicious and cooked perfectly. The star of the evening was our appetizer of marinated and grilled olives. I realize dining on the Biltmore Estate property was going to be expensive, but this was just a bit more than expected.
  22. PhyllisB

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and friendly staff, and delicious food!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic!!! The marinated olives appetizer was delicious! We chose the filet and the bone-in ribeye, both were perfectly cooked. We will recommend to others and we will definitely be back on our next trip.
  24. Patty

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have an excellent dining experience when we dine at the Bistro.
  25. JaneB

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The temperature was very cold inside and the loud kitchen food callout was annoying.
  26. BradL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were excellent. Definitely recommend!
  27. The3ofUs

    Western NC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Order the Filet Mignon and it was amazing. Our waiter was really great
  28. Michelle

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    I didn’t give a 5 star review because the server was just sub-par. I felt rushed. Food came out quickly and we ordered appetizers, entrees and deserts. Not enough time to enjoy each. I’ve eaten there a few times and was given an experience. Communication about the farm to table experience. I brought guests who’ve never dined there before and they truly missed out. Also, I forgot to mention I was a pass holder and was never asked by the server. He had already brought the bill to the table and quickly took the payment before I could say anything. I should’ve put the pass holder card in with the payment. Food was excellent, very flavorful. It never disappoints. I will be back, but will be more vocal about my expectations and give my pass holder card with the bill.
  29. CammieV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I visited this restaurant for dinner on our recent stay at the Inn at Biltmore. The food was amazing; we ordered the filet mignon and the taste was great. The service was superb and our waitress went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met. We even tried the chocolate cake dessert and it was wonderful as well. We will definitely be back on our next overnight stay to the Biltmore.
  30. LindaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely delicious! Service was superb! Portions were perfect!
  31. JoeT

    Naples

    26 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    What we had was sub par especially for the price. The mushroom salad was the best thing ever. The chorizo stuffed chicken was dry and not so good. The squash was very hard and didn’t seemed cooked all the way. There was hardly anyone there as it was out of season and took forever to get our food. Was pretty inside but won’t be back.
  32. Billymo

    Western NC

    26 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    Service was first rate; wonderful waiter. The food was mediocre
  33. LaurelK

    San Francisco

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The ribeye was cooked perfectly and tasted steak house quality. Vanilla bean creme brûlée was perfect. Staff was attentive. Did not wait long at all for our meal but they also were not pushing us out the door. I live locally in Asheville.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Blake was engaging and knowledgeable about the menu. Food was excellent.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    The food was the worst food I have ever eaten there. I will never go back.
  36. 1stchoice4runners

    Edinburgh

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday Celebration. Delicious Food. Great service!!!
  37. JonathonF

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food3service5ambience1
    New design of Bistro makes it like any other steakhouse. Overpriced. Best value was dessert.
  38. JohnG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waiter Bobby was AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  39. JohnC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, our server Bobby was fantastic. Would definitely recommend
  40. JimN

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a very attentive waiter, however, when he realized that we were not interested in wine, poured water for us, but never asked about any other options for beverages. I had to ASK for a carbonated soft drink, which he was excellent in keeping refilled. On past visits, with the same menu orders, we were offered bread as part of the meal. Last night, although bread plates were part of the table setting, no bread was brought with our meals. When ASKED for bread, a small cutting board with 3 small "loaves" of different breads was brought to our table. It was very good, and we were charged $9.00 for it, which we thought, rather expensive for bread. Last night was the 49th anniversary of our marriage. We have been celebrating anniversaries and my wife's birthday at the Bistro ever since we became annual passholders many years ago. Whenever we make reservations, it is always disclosed what the occasion is, and every time, without fail, the waiter and the Chef always offer congratulations, and a plate from the Chef with a congratulatory message drizzled in chocolate. Not last night. It is a simple gesture on behalf of the Bistro, but it has always been anticipated and greatly appreciated by my wife. Last night, she was quite disappointed by the price of the bread, and the lack of the simple congratulatory gestures on behalf of the Bistro. Otherwise, the meal and the service was very good. In all fairness, we will give the Bistro another chance for our next birthday celebration, and based upon that experience, will determine if I would recommend the bistro in the future.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Bistro - Biltmore Estate offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (828) 225-6230.

The Bistro - Biltmore Estate is rated 4.7 stars by 3558 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 44 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Bistro - Biltmore Estate

1 Lodge Street, Biltmore Estate, Asheville, NC 28803

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Asheville

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Mon, Thu–Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Contemporary American, Contemporary European, Global, International

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Extensive guest parking is available in the Antler Hill Village area of Biltmore Estate.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Simon Townsend

  • Additional

    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (828) 225-6230

  • Catering

    The Bistro caters private events in the Champagne Cellar at the Biltmore Winery next door. This unique venue seats up to 30 guests for dinner, and is also available for intimate wedding ceremonies.

  • Private party facilities

    The Bistro has options for private dining that can seat up to 30 people. Our restaurant is great for hosting birthday parties, wedding rehearsals, business luncheons and many other events. Champagne Cellar at the Winery This intimate settings features distinctive European ambiance.

  • Private party contact

    Biltmore Catering: (877) 872-4067

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