Ashten's

"Delicious meal of farm to table foods. Attentive staff. Different combinations of foods and interesting drink menu."

"Surprised my mom for dinner on Sunday Sept 10. The food and service were outstanding. I wish I could bathe in that brown butter sauce that comes with the salmon!! And the crunch on the portobello fries?? Amazing. Truly an elegant, intimate, and cozy venue to make a night special!"

"If you have never been to Ashten's, you need to book a reservation ASAP! Seriously grab your friends or a date and GO! The restaurant itself is BEAUTIFUL from its pressed tin ceiling, hanging crystal chandeliers, romantic dim candle lighting, red dramatic walls, velvet chairs, and an intricate wood bar that was imported from England. The menu incorporates the finest of local NC ingredients to create Southern inspired gourmet dishes. The menu changes seasonally. The craft cocktails are fun and creative. I loved all the fizz in the cherry Blossom! My husband was a huge fan of the bourbon drinks. They have a nice selection of beer and wine also. For starters we enjoyed the Burrata, Low Country Crab Cake, Artichoke Heart Pops, and Rueben Egg Rolls. All were incredible. I honestly could not pick a favorite. For entrees, we enjoyed the Slow Braised Pork Shank, Crispy Mapleleaf Farms Duck, and Pan Seared VerLasso Salmon. Everything was cooked to perfection. The pork shank was tender and fell right off the bone. It was served over handmade gnocchi. The duck's skin was crispy served over crispy rice that was cooked in duck fat. The salmon was crispy on the outside with a delicious buttered Tamari glaze served over a coconut rice. We finished with a chocolate cake with a salted caramel frosting.... YUM! The service was also excellent. Madison (our server) went above and beyond explaining the details of the specials on menu items. She never allowed our drinks to go empty. Her warm and friendly personality added to a perfect dining experience. I can't wait to go back for Sunday supper and wine tasting."