Great food. Clean bathrooms. Mimosa tasted watered down? And the service was not the greatest. Food was best brunch in the area though.

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

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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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 best brunch I've tasted on 3 continents. Exceptional service and when I could have a yogurt berry pistachio granola parfait, lobster bisque with generous chunks of fresh lobster, and a fried oyster salad all in one meal it leaves me struggling to find enough superlatives nor adjectives. But render me speechless and feed me Chestnut brunch every day if only I lived in AVL. 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

Fun atmosphere and wonderful food and beverages! My spicy Bloody Mary was so good. Unique twist in eggs Benedict - ate every bite.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chestnut - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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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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So happy to be back at Chestnut! It's been a few months since the storm and I haven't come to town in that few months. Being back and eating great food is just what I needed. Happy to see Asheville going strong and Chestnut packed on a Tuesday evening. read more

Chestnut - Ceasar salad with shrimp. - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Menu was so unique and had something for everyone! Scallops and banana foster dessert was our favorite! read more

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Food was delicious and our waiter, Kohl, was amazing. He made our day! Give him a raise :)

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

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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Food was much better than I anticipated.. Ambience was good, was in the back with two large parties. Food came out quickly and was still hot! Def will be back. read more

Although the selection is limited to Southern gourmet, my meal was excellent. Prices reasonable and service excellent.

Great service! Great lobster bisque and filet mignon. The pork schnitzel was very good too. The sides that came with the meals were as good as the main event. All servers were engaging - our dedicated server as well as those delivering food or even just walking by. Very friendly atmosphere. read more

Great place in downtown Asheville. Solid menu and great list. Shrimp and grits were amazing with just the right amount of heat. Good friend had the cobia with a pesto rub, equally amazing. Only complaint is our server seemed a little indifferent if we were there or not. A drawback to an otherwise great meal. read more

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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Jane was very personable and efficient. Woodford old fashions were on-point. Perfect proportions - not too sweet. Bisque was wonderful. Silky with bits of lobster (could have been a couple degrees warmer). Loved the shrimp and grits but again, grits were lukewarm. Butcher cut dinner with 2x potato and wedge salad was great flavor but the meat was a little tough. read more

I came here for a solo dinner while visiting Asheville for the weekend. I sat at the bar - it was pretty crowded and busy, I was there around 8pm on Friday- so I didn't have to wait and the bartender brought the menus over quickly and was nice and friendly. I ordered the bronson, a spicy tequila drink and a creamy pasta. The drink was delicious but the food just just okay, a little lacking in flavor/seasoning. There were a lot of other tempting options on the menu though, and I had a pleasant experience overall so I would definitely go back to try something else. read more

Chestnut - bronson and season pasta dish - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

We are visiting the area, and went to the Chestnut for our anniversary dinner. They gave a us a complimentary amuse-bouche, which was really good. We loved our waiter. The shrimp and grits was very tasty - nice sauce, well spiced. read more

This place has quite the inventive menu! We enjoyed everything we ordered, I was very impressed with the lobster bisque. The curry mussels were unique and delicious, the beet salad was fresh and beautiful, the dumplings were like eating an Asian pot roast inside a delicate dumpling skin. The star was the pork chop (I forgot to take a picture because I was too excited to try it ) I highly recommend this one of a kind restaurant. The cocktails btw were so delicious, I've never had such interesting mixes of flavors. I will be coming back!!! read more

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Had to come based on all the reviews! "It can't be this good as they say" but I was wrong! It was actually better. After being greeted by our hostess, she began to inquire as to whether we were local our visiting (getting to know your customers). She was fantastic in explaining the restaurant, food, concept without being too overwhelming. She was from Colorado with an awesome and warming vibe. After being given ample time to devour the menu, we decided to go with the recommendation given to us. Awaiting my meal, I took the opportunity to glance around the place a bit. Beautiful place and architecture. I had to check the bar and its selections. Bourbon and rye give it a thumbs up as well as the scotch whiskey. However, the tequila disappointed me (I'm a tequila sipper fan). They had very poor selections. I would highly recommend getting G4, Cazcanes, 3 agaves, el Tesoro-2-3 blancos, 2 repos and añejo and extra añejo from el tesoro. My humble recommendation. We proceeded to place our orders The seasonal soup made from butter squash which was amazing! Full of flavors. I was reluctant at first to get this but I am thankful for once I went with the recommendation made from our server. The SHRIMP AND GRITS were of the jumbo sea variety, tender, juicy and grilled to perfection. The grit puree was tart and spicy with a mild spicy punch that really woke up the taste buds. The grit was complex with a multitude of flavors all combining to form the perfect accompaniment to the shrimp. This was a perfect start to my experience at this restaurant. Moving on to my wife's chicken and waffle, had to grab a bite since she discovered how tasty and good it was, in fact, was reluctant to share with me. But I did catch a bite or two and the checken was amazing. Quality meat and the batter was full of flavor. This brings us to the final plate which was dessert. We had the pumpkin pie and donuts which a perfect balance between sweetness and true flavors. Not too sweet which would detract from enjoying all the flavors but with the coffee it actually enhanced the pumpkin. I have traveled to many states and places around the world and I have to say this place is in my top 10 breakfast places among other places like Italy, France, and Ecuador. Congratulations to the staff, owner/s, and chefs Please don't change! read more

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Everything from the seating area to the restrooms was spotless. The drinks came out quickly and the staff was friendly

Excellent meal. Greet service. Pretty ambiance. Really a near perfect meal. Always looking for a meatless option on a Monday and they had 2 here-their mushroom Wellington and seafood couvillion. My wife got the Wellington and I got the seafood. My wife's Wellington was very good. Possibly not the best we've had but very close. My seafood was very different. The sauce, whatever it was, was perfect for most of the dish. Full of flavor and perfectly complimentary to the fresh catch and shrimp. However, I didn't think it went great with the mussels. I don't know why it was different, but it was. Not bad, but it did not compliment the mussels. That said, it was still an amazing dish and what that sauce did to the rest of the seafood was to die for. I also had their Covered in Wood bourbon cocktail and the Two Birds whiskey cocktail. Both were good but the covered in wood was excellent. Very woody-no surprise-almost smokey. Loved it. And since they change their menu monthly, we can come back and try something completely new all the time. read more

Chestnut - Seafood couvillion. Amazing sauce. Didn't really love it with the mussels but it was perfect with the shrimp and fresh catch - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

Wait was ridiculous but once seated service and food was finally served was worth the wait. Absolutely delicious but first plating had a gnat on the plate! So my companion had their dinner and had to wait on mine! No discount or free drink while I waited! You have a T-shirt that says not hourly or toity but you really are! read more

Chestnut - Filet - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

AMAZING! Stopped by for dinner while in Asheville and am so glad I did. The food here is incredible. Everything on the menu is seasonal, so they can use the freshest ingredients. Lots of really intriguing things in the menu, but i went with the catch of the day (Mahi Mahi) and the soup of the day (vegan corn soup). The fish was super flavorful and cooked perfectly, and served over some delicious cous cous. The soup was good, but the mahi mahi was definitely the highlight. Service was incredible as well! If I'm in Asheville again, I will be returning. read more

Chestnut - Corn soup - New American Near Me - Asheville, North Carolina

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Unbelievably tasty experience. The tops in Asheville. Order the lobster bisque and the shrimp grits if you're a seafood lover. Incredibly attentive service. Everything is classic but with a really nice twist. Don't miss this gem. read more

Came here initially for a salad during a long weekend trip. The service was amazing, so I ended up ordered a couple drinks as well. The next day I came for brunch, and even though there was different staff they all still treated me so well. Aside from the outstanding service, every single dish was amazing! Between the multiple visits I tried the mocktails, which were complex and not too sweet. The deserts I tried were the matcha ice cream and lemon cruller sundae (not at the same time). I would go back to Asheville just for the sundae - so fresh and full of flavor. I had the calamari salad recommended by Jess, it was one of my favorite bites of the trip. The brunch menu was so expansive, I only tried a few items. The ricotta donuts and shrimp & grits were great; the peach burrata salad was good, and the pimento cheese hash/tots were delightful! I would love to come back and try the chicken with waffles. read more

Great food, great service, lively ambiance. Bar or table service doesn't disappoint. Menu has lots of choices in all sizes to fit all appetites - and pocketbooks. Ambiance is lively because it's busy.... A reservation is your best bet. Cocktails are tun, creative, and crafted well. So no criticism - just a lovely experience start to finish. read more