Chestnut
Downtown Asheville, Asheville
Restaurant in Asheville, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Chestnut is a dependable downtown Asheville pick for creative American food, craft cocktails, and an upscale-casual room with historic character. At about $35 per person, it works well for brunch, pre-show dinner, and relaxed celebrations; for private dining, confirm the setup before making it the center of a group plan.
About Chestnut
Chestnut in Asheville is a Creative American restaurant from chef/owner Joe Scully, with a casual dress code and a price point of about $35 per person. It is a direct choice when you want brunch or dinner in Asheville without a formal dress expectation.
The details are practical: brunch is served daily from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM, and dinner is served nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Chestnut is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and for staff appreciation parties.
Go for Creative American cooking and flexible timing
The kitchen is led by Joe Scully, and the cuisine is Creative American. The clearest ordering signals are the restaurant’s listed signature dishes: house cured meats, mashed potatoes, local steak, and local vegetables.
For planning, Chestnut works for either a daily brunch window or a nightly dinner window. Keep the occasion relaxed: the dress code is casual, and the known price point is about $35 per person.
Plan around the details
The most reliable planning details are the service windows: brunch daily from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. For time-sensitive meals, use those hours as the starting point and confirm details with the restaurant.
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Planning details
- Location
- 48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
- Website
- chestnutasheville.com
- Phone
- (828) 575-2667
Venue details
Ambiance
Creative, downtown restaurant atmosphere with a cozy, casual feel and a craft-cocktail focus; it is described as a restored historic-space dining room in downtown Asheville.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- house cured meats
- mashed potatoes
- local steak
- local vegetables
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- Getting there
- 48 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chestnut open?
Chestnut serves brunch daily from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM and dinner nightly from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. It is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, and for staff appreciation parties.
What should I wear to Chestnut?
Chestnut has a casual dress code, so relaxed, neat clothing is appropriate for brunch or dinner in Asheville.
What should I order at Chestnut?
Chestnut is a Creative American restaurant. Signature dishes include house cured meats, mashed potatoes, local steak, and local vegetables.
Is Chestnut good for a special occasion?
Chestnut can work for a relaxed special occasion in Asheville, especially if you want Creative American cooking, casual dress, and a meal around the verified $35 per person price point.
What are alternatives to Chestnut in Asheville?
If Chestnut is not the right fit, look at other Asheville dining rooms based on the occasion, timing, and level of formality you want. Chestnut is the verified Creative American option here, with brunch daily and dinner nightly.
