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The Admiral

89/100 (2571 ratings)

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American

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

American

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

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Risotto

Creme Brulee

Mussels

Ceviche

Steak Tartare

Quail

Frog Legs

Tapas

Lamb

Halibut

Shrimp

Pesto

Ribs

Beef

Fish

Pad Thai

Pork

Curry

Crème Brulée

Lobster

Pasta

Bangers And Mash

Salad

Escargot

Crab

Scallops

Confit

Duck

Octopus

Oyster

Baguette

Sit down

American

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Gift Cards Available

Parking Available

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

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"I came out of the top rated restaurant in fine dining as a server many years ago. Tonight I totally judged a book by its cover until my girlfriend..."

Chaz Parks

"It was a higlhly recommended place, and as foodies my husband and me wanted to try somewhere special for our anniversary dinner . It was outstanding..."

Gabriela Tortora Alicea

"A hidden hole in the wall, GEM! You enter the place and immediately it takes you. Into the 70’s , with its decor. The staff is always attentive..."

David Vigilante

"Food was exquisite!! Every dish was a lovely combination of tastes and textures and the temperature was perfect as well. It was an experience not..."

David Dresner

"This is the real deal. Service on point, food amazing. The pork belly and fig was delicious but the gingerbread underneath brought it to a whole new..."

Kim Godby

"This is the hottest, sexiest, foodie friendly restaurant in Asheville. Top notch chef, top notch wait staff. I cannot describe how much I adore this..."

Ann Katherine Richards

"I went there to celebrate my daughter's birthday. I was amazed at how great the food was and I have not had food that good in a very long time. The..."

Lynn Gregory

"The Admiral was awesome! The Steak Tartar was fantastic! We also had the Bouillabaisse and Filet Mignonette with collard greens and pimento mac &..."

Jonell R Myers

"I love the Admiral. I think it's great that their menu changes based on what is in season. It is a fun restaurant to eat at with friends so you can..."

Christy Wilson Cloer

"Truly a Gem hidden in West Asheville.... We’ve had dinner here twice, and have gone for drinks a handful of times... The waitstaff are the..."

Hugh Owings

"The Steak Tartare was one of the best food experiences I've had. Great place with wonderful service, tasty food and a great ambiance. Don't be fooled..."

Rob Smolund

"Amazing food and experience overall! My husband and I came for my birthday and really enjoyed the service, food, and atmosphere. Highly..."

Rachel McCoy Miller

"Everything was perfect. One of the owners took our reservation over the phone. He knew we were uncomfortable with a late reservation since we..."

Ellis McIntyre

"Some of the best food in AVL that I've had so far. A little off the "beaten path" BUT well worth it. Food and staff were..."

Gregory Garrett

"Hands down the best place to eat in Asheville. Everything was awesome from the atmosphere to the waitress to the food! Highlight of my..."

Hunter Butler

"Do not let the shabby area or exterior fool you. This will be one of the best meals you have eaten this year. Service was excellent. We had apps,..."

Chris

"Who is the Admiral? Because I want to personally thank him/her for a fabulous dinner. All joking aside, this meal shared with friends was a..."

Scagtones

"The Admiral lives up to the reputation.. This restaurant is going for it. Dining alone (I'm traveling) gives you more time to observe. This smallish..."

Schuptz

"Delicious. Best description I read was that the Admiral has a secret. Even the bread and butter have complexity in this place. The menu changes..."

Sara

"Amazing!!! I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical when we pulled up... The outside isn't much to look at, it's like a hidden gem. Shared with a..."

Kristen

"Riding On The High Seas. Having failed to make reservations like intelligent people would have, we were offered some seats along the back wall "bar"..."

Drexler McStyles

"My new favorite restaurant in Asheville. I came in with high expectations, due to it's long standing reputation as 'the best restaurant in town'. I..."

Belle D' Asheville

"The Admiral is great. We go once a year in the fall when we visit Asheville. Menu is always seasonal. Ingredients always fresh. Dishes always..."

JMAK904

"Excellent!!!! And it IS the best thing next to.... Having been on the road for a month, and sampled really great food in VA, DC, NYC, and other..."

Facebook User

"Tried to make reservations on a holiday weekend but it was totally booked. we tried anyway, hoping to atleast get a seat at the bar. our party was..."

Sandra Dee

"Bartender/mixologist, Russ...outstanding! Stopped in for a quick bite, it rarely disappoints. We had three small plates to share between the two of..."

No Reservation

"Way to slow! Good food, but not worth the..."

AGA

"Very Happy. My wife and I had heard many good things about the Admiral. Finally we decided to give it a try. I went online and made reservations..."

AshevilleFoodHead

"This hurts to write this. I want to start off by saying I have visited the Admiral several times and the food is amazing. I am definitely on a..."

Patrick

"Heritage Farms Chop. Black Beans, Avocado/Key Lime CremaGoat Cheese, Radish, Pickled OnionEverything was wonderful. Best Restaurant..."

E.I.

"Great and unique dishes. Went on a busy night (seems like that might be just about every night?) and waited for 45 mins for a seat at the bar. Note..."

Allie

"It was good..but not mindblowing. We made reservations for 3, arrived early and they were very nice and got us in anyways. We ordered the baby argula..."

Janie Smith

"Not What's It's Cracked Up To Be. My husband and I are Asheville natives. The Admiral came highly recommended from several friends as one of the..."

Monte

"Worth a Drive...from Atlanta. One of the best dining experiences of the last year. Fabulous, food at a reasonable price. Big flavors, tight menu,..."

Snacker

"Amazing. Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection, the server was super friendly and the atmosphere inviting. I will definitely be going back..."

FMD

"Amazing. These guys could probably get away with charging double what they do now for the top notch menu. Casual do.ing with white table cloth worthy..."

Rob

"All time favorite. I'm not interested in bourgeoisie ambiance or needing the waitstaff to treat my like British royalty -- all I want is delicious,..."

Thee23

"I'm always surprised by negative comments on here about not getting a call back regarding reservations... I understand the frustration, but are you..."

Ally Johnson

"Awesome!. Always spot on! One of the best in..."

J. D.

"Awesome dinner! Great to experience food with taste! Everything we ordered we all enjoyed! Thank..."

Courtney Thompson

"Incredible. Just left The Admiral after one of the most fantastic meals I've ever had. The menu is creative and daring, the location unique, and the..."

Emilyeats

"Get in Early!. The food is always amazing. If you sit at the bar, the bartender is probably the best in town. The menu is on constant rotation, which..."

Coty Ferguson

"Lives up to the Hype. We were told by so many ppl that this place was great. We have been there twice now and had exceptional food both times. Their..."

Elizabeth Watkin

"All about the food!. The Admiral's food is the stand out feature, as it should be. However considering the following it may not seem like the food..."

Carpe Diem

"Wow. This restaurant may well be my favorite restaurant of all time. I love to eat well but have rarely found a restaurant as creative and inspired..."

Nico

"Blows all other restaurants out of the water!. Admiral, how do I love thee?I love your delicious food, daily changing menu.I could eat at..."

Liz R.

"Best in Town. I must say when I go out to eat The Admiral is first choice every time! I find myself comparing every other restaurant in town to The..."

Mtthwlane

"Amazing fine dining without stuffy atmosphere!. Best in Asheville, no question.Clean, inventive, and well-balanced menu. Great emphasis on..."

Achefsperspective

"Best Food in area so far.. This is a really interesting place with great food. It may not be for everyone though. First it is a cinder block once gas..."

Honest Chef

"Fabulous Food, Cocktails, and Incredible Staff. Had one of the best times ever at The Admiral this week. First, the food is creative and experimental..."

Ahi

"A gem. Having moved to Asheville from major cities (NYC & Boston) I was disheartened by the food scene in Asheville. Over the years it has gotten..."

Cattailcookie

"Good food doesn't have to be convenient. Ok people. This place is tiny for the quality and demand that they are serving up. And as Americans we have..."

Mmmbread

"Delish. Had scallops, steak, duck, mixed veggies, and salad. Everything was very good. The duck was the best duck I've ever had.I like the fact..."

Hank Chinaski

"Worth the wait.. I heard the rave reviews of this diamond in the rough and had to try it. We had to wait 45 min to be seated but waiting out front..."

Patience Anne Pecoraro

"To Ashevillefoodie15:. Miss/Mrs/Sir,You are SO sadly mistaken about The Admiral! The staff at The Admiral is the most warm, friendly people..."

Tina Higgins

"The Admiral Review. You really are mistaken with this review. How can you possible judge a place negatively by phone or lack of response? I think you..."

Frieds1

"Admiral- Best Kept Secret. And we thought nobody knew about it. oh well I guess the secret's out. okay, so it is a bar. It looks like a dump...."

Alison Jones

"We scooted in without a reservation, a rare window that was much appreciated and likely to only happen on a Monday. The food: yum. There's really not..."

IHeather

"A side of veges with your sandwich, what a good idea!. Very creative sandwich of the day, which also provides a more affordable option to the entre..."

Foodwoman

"Best restaurant in Asheville without a..."

Howard Arnold

"Great food. Food was great, had the grilled tuna and hummus aooetizer. Both were great. Stayed for the late night dj music, very nice. Parking is a..."

Jorge

"Walk On The Wild Side. My first walk on the non touristy West side yielded my best dining find ever at The Admiral. I was a wee bit intimidated by..."

The Mayor

"Unbelievable Food. Walking into this joint, I thought the best that I would be able to order would be a burger and fries. WOW, was I..."

Marcus

"...now you have received your highest honor, my mom says your mussels are better than Olive..."

Citizenthymes

"The Admiral has become an Asheville hot spot over the last few years creating quite a stir in the local foodie scene. The culinary team is led by..."

Kevin Schwartz

"As a precursor to our weekend getaway, we decided to enjoy a local night out. Our first stop was Thirsty Monk South for the Cold Mountain Cask..."

Eemilla

"I really enjoyed the food. I had a pasta dish that had shrimp. So yummy! My husband had the pork chop. It was also melt in the mouth delish. We were..."

Tiffany West

"We had the Beef Tartar, blackened trout and porkchop followed by a peach cornbread dessert. Photos included. The beef tartar, trout and pork chop..."

Mr Joe

"My wife and I are visiting Asheville for our anniversary. For dinner we wanted a local restaurant serving steak and The Admiral delivered in spades...."

Josh Roys

"(Written by Preston's wife) Made a 7:00 reservation at the bar of the Admiral for Thursday, July 6th. My husband and I were celebrating our 4 year..."

Preston Carter

"Truly one of the best restaurants in Asheville. We've been here multiple times and the food and drinks are consistently amazing. And even better is..."

Melissa M

"It’s a nice place with very good service but a bit underwhelming on the seasoning. The foie gras was excellent and seasoned well, the beef tartar..."

MCD

"It is one of my greatest joys in life to experience establishments like The Admiral. You can tell upon walking through the first door that time,..."

Lex Spencer

"Great local and fresh food. Always weary about a $63 dollar steak, but it was worth every penny. Every detail of every dish and drink was well..."

Andrew Baldwin

"This place offers especially good drinks and food! From the outside the restaurant looks totally inconspicuous, but wrongly so: right at the..."

Noemie Simon

"The absolute best meal of my life. Staff was friendly and attentive without being interruptive of the meal, very smooth dining experience. Cocktails,..."

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