Glass Onion ---Weaverville,NC

[mustardgirl]

A new restaurant has opened on Main St-where the Sunnyside used to be

i have heard mixed reviews-
Most comments were -Too Pricey

Pasta dishes mid to upper teens
Main dishes in the $20's plus sides

Way too expensive for Weaverville Folks (Company included) and the Economy
Anybody been?

[Foodher]

Great meal tonight at Glass Onion - 3 entrees, 1 app, bread 3 glasses of wine, 2 desserts and it was $109 before tip. Perfect sized helpings. Very tasty and fresh. Love the fact that they are using local products.

[MarsHillMike]

My wife and I ate there last night.

Overpriced, underwhelming and they rushed the service. Our waitress seemed to want to be somewhere else based on her snarl throughout the evening. The service was rushed, inexcusable at this price point. They seemed focused on turning the tables over instead of providing a leisurely dining experience. While I like to support local businesses I don't have any desire to be ripped off.

This was poor value for mediocre at best food. Had the quality been better than the small serving sizes would have also been an issue. As it was I didn't actually want more of my entree, a mushroom ragout with no redeeming qualities.

My wife had the special, lobster ravioli. Three raviolis for $26, the lobster was questionable, maybe seafood raviolis would have been a more honest description.

Bread is an extra charge at this italian restaurant, please.

If you are in Weaverville, drive to Asheville. If you are in Asheville, don't waste the gas, there are much better options that don't leave you feeling like you've been violated.

[Foodher]

Have been and don't think these prices are out of line for Weaverville unless your idea of dining out is chain fast-food or pizza. The entrees were NOT $20 plus - I noticed vegetarian &pasta options that were $16 or less. My husband had a steak(which was EXCELLENT) for $24 which was one of the most expensive options. All entrees included vegetables . Sides and apps were priced very reasonably - most $5/$6. Overall prices are similar to Jack of Hearts and Stoney Knob, both of which are consistently busy. Let's be positive about new businesses and give them a chance!!

[mustardgirl]

I beg to differ
Jack of hearts and stoney knob
offers so many less pricey options
if you think$24 for steak is reasonable you must live at Rheems Creek Golf Course
Even my rich friends in North Asheville thinks The Glass onion is overpriced for what you get

[Foodher]

it's Reem's Creek and no, we don't live there. We dine out regularly at Jack of Hearts and Stoney Knob so I think we are well qualified to compare them with the Glass Onion - where we have also eaten. Why don't you give Glass Onion a try and a chance. In this economy people opening businesses should be encouraged.

[mustardgirl]

not at these prices
I do not want to get in a piss-- contest with you
go look at the menus of each- you can eat very well at jack for $10
compare to vinnies , piazza and nona mia for good quality of italian
weverville is not downtown AVL
, ie, Cucina 24

[Leepa]

But how was the food, mustardgirl? Let people decide on their own how much they can afford to pay. I think a constructive comment would also mention the food and not just how much it cost. I'd love to hear about that - honest comments about the food not colored by outrage over the price.

[mustardgirl]

Leepa , Thank You for your comments.
The food was decent but not for the pricing
Shrimp and Veal dishes , but just came with veggies, Sides were additional
$5-6 that really adds up

Lunch included a $12 Hamburger

All I am saying is all of us in Weaverville were looking forward to the new restaurant - disappointed with the prices

I am confident that they will lower their prices -if they are to survive

[carolinadawg]

"As a resident of Weaverville and who has frequent Jack of the Hearts( 3 times), I disagree with your assessment of Jack of the hearts
Basically overpriced, lousy food . Small portions and a disservice to the Weaverville community
Ask anybody, it really sucks"

-mustardgirl on November 6, 2011

I'd rather pay $16 for something good than $10 for something that "sucks".

[mustardgirl]

However, Jack has really improved their menu in terms of quality,portions and pricing since my comments back in November -2011
They Listened
but thanks for remembering

[carolinadawg]

You're welcome! Thanks for the update!

[Foodher]

The bottom line for those of us who live in Weaverville is that it is nice to have options and not have to drive in to Asheville/West Asheville etc to eat a nice meal that isn't picked up at a window. Don't we all want to encourage businesses to come to Weaverville? We definitely saw changes in Jack of Hearts menu,including their prices, over when they first opened and Stoney Knob changes their menu - and pricing - regularly. Mustard Girl - please understand that your "all of us in Weaverville" does not seem to include everyone- even here on Chowhound. But everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Opening a restaurant is a difficult and expensive business. Giving this brand new restaurant a chance in its first couple of weeks is important. I would encourage you to give the owner of Glass Onion your feedback.

[mustardgirl]

Foodher, I really appreciate your input and your suggestions
We do need new business in Weaverville-so many have closed.
Glad to see Maggie B at the new spot

I will give them my feedback

Tuesday-my birthday -I am going to my favorite place The Admiral

[mikeh]

Does this Glass Onion have anything to do with the well-known farm-to-table Glass Onion in Charleston, SC?

[Sue in Mt P]

mikeh, I don't think so. The Charleston GO website mentions nothing about a place in (birthplace of my granddaddy) Weaverville. And the menu sounds very different.

GO down here hasn't ever had pasta dishes when I've been over there. I had lunch there last week: shrimp and grits and a deviled egg. If you haven't been, you should put it on your (long) list.

[Sue in Mt P]

I stand corrected- they have mac and cheese, lol!

[ricebo]

No it doesn't........

[Sue in Mt P]

I'm talking about the Glass Onion in Charleston.