BACKGROUND
A friend of mine was in town and asked me to find a central meeting place for dinner. I got online to see what was good around the Biltmore area and found Seasons 52.
Seasons 52 has a pretty user friendly website and it was easier to just type in reservations than to call directly.
As it got closer to the reservation time, I called just to make sure they received the reservation and that everything was set. The phone was answered on the first ring and the woman quickly and very politely confirmed everything was in order.
I arrived early and the hostess said it was fine to wait at the bar.
After I sat down, I realized how gorgeous the bar was and in fact, the restaurant was huge and very well appointed. (see pics)
SERVICE EXPERIENCE
The bartender introduced himself (Aaron) and was extremely friendly and efficient.
When my friend arrived, we decided to just stay at the bar for dinner.
THE MENU
The menu promised rustic cooking techniques like brick oven roasting & open-fire grilling that brings out natural flavors.
The menu includes:
Flatbreads
Salads/Soups
Appetizers:
Shrimp Scampi (which I had)
Asian glazed grilled chicken skewers
Lobster Ravioli
Hummus Duo with Crisp Hawaiian Sea Salt Lavosh
Blistered shishito peppers
Lump Crab/Roasted Shrimp Stuffed Mushrooms
Duck Wing Lollipops (which I had)
Ahi Tuna Tartare
Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops (which I had)
Entrées:
Entrée Salads
Fish & Seafood
Poultry & Meat
Chef's Selections
Desserts:
Ganache Brownie
Carrot Cake with Cinnamon Honey
Chocolate Peanut Butter Torte
Pies:
Pumpkin
Key Lime
Pecan
Belgian Chocolate S'mores
Raspberry Chocolate Chip Cannoli (which I had - see pics)
THE WINES
The wine list is bananas awesome!
Whites:
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Pinot Gris Pinot Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling
Viognier
Unoaked Whites
White Zinfandel
Sparking
Desserts
Reds:
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Petite Sirah
Shivaz
Grenache
Monastrell
Zinfandel
Tempranillo
Sangiovese
Cabernets & Bordeaux
Port
Full bar for cocktails.
CONCLUSION
Seasons 52 has all of this in a casual sophisticated setting.
Although Seasons 52 is a chain (is in 17 states), it feels very local.
There is also private dining, free wifi, valet parking, patio seating & live entertainment.
5/5 RECOMMEND
OF NOTE
*Hours:
Mon. - Thurs. 11am - 10pm
Sat. 11am - 11pm
Sun. 11am - 9pm
Happy Hour: 4pm - 6:30pm
*For more information:
Seasons52.com