Always great food, creative offerings, attentive and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
da fone
We had an incredible dining experience. The food was delicious! Our server, Abbey, was fantastic. She was very friendly, helpful, and patient. She is very good at her job. We were treated with warm welcoming smiles when we arrived. The hostess was very friendly and gave a very kind birthday wish (we had made a reservation and noted that we were celebrating). Our meals were wonderful! I enjoyed the black cod, it was cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed the combination of the fish with the airy puree, it made the dish feel very light and delicate. The duck cavatelli was made very well. There was a perfect balance of chorizo to the duck, very yummy. We ordered the pawpaw crème brûlée which we never had before, it was very nice. It was very good as a crème brûlée but the ginger cookies that were served alongside really elevated the dish. We just can't say enough good things about our dining experience at The Admiral and we look forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Blaise deFranceaux
We enjoy The Admiral as a couple, usually dining at the bar, but also like to take friends from out of town, as we did last night. The food is excellent, with a variety of veg and meat/fish offerings. Our server David was friendly and professional. The vibe is pure AVL! And our guest commented on the comfortable space and lighting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Terry Johnson
We were visiting Asheville from Raleigh NC and Washington DC to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The Admiral was planned as a festive and delicious destination to honor him. I was previously at the restaurant summer 2025, sat at the bar, and had a transformative experience that I shared with all my friends. The night we attended in early January 2026, as before, gave us the same loving energy - the lighting, decor, ceilings- the overall feeling of the restaurant was just as magical. The five of us enjoyed cocktails (me - a wonderful Paper Plane) and wine - I think a bit of prosecco too! Our server was extremely attentive and the bartenders bringing our drinks to the table was such a finessed approach to personalized service. We loved our carrots and Caesar salad appetizers! That Caesar is super tasty and the pink radicchio gave it a surprising color twist with the mounds of parmesan cheese. We got an array of entrees- the short rib, chicken, burger, cod, and mussels! My chicken was cooked beautifully in a velvety sauce, crispy skin (which I love) and with carefully roasted brussels sprouts. While the chicken was tasty, I would have loved a bit more salt - on the bird and in the sauce. Regardless, it was such a beautiful plate. My friend enjoyed the mussels with funky notes but also wanted a bit more salt. Everything else was cooked to perfection and everything was highly enjoyable! The Admiral is one of my favorite Asheville restaurants and I look forward to my next visit and meal!! I wish them all the best. They’ve got a special thing going!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Greg Mayer
Still the very best of Asheville and WNC. Year after year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maru Vicentini
We celebrated my birthday at The Admiral last night and had an amazing experience. The food was outstanding, we ordered the special of the day, and everything was delicious. The complimentary champagne and sweet potatoes with sausage were such a thoughtful and delicious touch. Excellent wine, impeccable service, and a truly memorable evening. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robin Wolfe Shoor
The atmosphere on a crisp winter day made for a most memorable anniversary dinner. Our server was incredibly kind and pleasant. Our halibut in its artichoke sauce was amazing - we licked our plates clean! We were so surprised when we were brought a delicious dessert and a candle were brought out after we had eaten. The Admiral never ceases to please!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Schoenberg
Our New Years Eve experience at The Admiral could not have been finer. The food was excellent, service impeccable, and atmosphere perfect. Looking forward to future dining experiences here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Ward
We love The Admiral. It is a must every time we are in AVL. Awesome staff, impeccable service, and amazing food. Atmosphere is perfect, cozy retro vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
JG
What a fantastic meal! We definitely over ordered, but it was worth it. The mussels and oysters are fresh and so flavorful. Every dish we had was incredibly tasty. I think the menu might change slightly as compared to the one on their website, possibly for seasonality. We had a sweet potato appetizer with whipped feta that was incredible. The roast chicken was cooked perfectly, and was seasoned well. The cocktails were tasty and strong. The service was fantastic. The atmosphere warm, intimate, with a thoughtful playlist setting the mood. I absolutely recommend this fine restaurant!
Great ambiance and an excellent Fish and Chips special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laura Dahl
Celebrated my 50th birthday tonight here. Started with cocktails. The blue cheese stuffed olive dirty martini and a whiskey sour made with egg white. Then we ordered the crudo and the beef tartar. Perfect amount of citrus and two more slices of bread would have been perfect for the tartar. We then went for the Caesar salad. This is not your ordinary Caesar salad. The perfect balance of dressing with the gorgeous pink radicchio. The croutons and I had a moment and I don’t even like croutons! Next, we opted for the roasted sweet potatoes with a pepita crunch. So delicious and filling. Last, we shared the duck pasta. The pasta was perfectly al dente, duck crispy and tender and the sauce rich and flavorful. We wanted dessert but there was no room. They did bring me a gorgeous little lemon panna cotta type dessert as a happy birthday with a candle. Our service was impeccable and he didn’t rush us or make us feel anything but joy! The playlist was amazing and this restaurant has a swagger, a groove with incredible food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Stone
The Bucatini was delicious! The Admiral offers great service and food at a fair price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brendan Poole
If I could eat that dinner three times a night, I'd still want it again. AHHH-MAZING!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Haas
An incredible dining experience. I had the duck and my partner had the cod. Both were creative and delicious. The ambiance was cool and a little dark, and the service was attentive but not overbearing.
Always great food, creative offerings, attentive and friendly staff.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had an incredible dining experience. The food was delicious! Our server, Abbey, was fantastic. She was very friendly, helpful, and patient. She is very good at her job. We were treated with warm welcoming smiles when we arrived. The hostess was very friendly and gave a very kind birthday wish (we had made a reservation and noted that we were celebrating). Our meals were wonderful! I enjoyed the black cod, it was cooked perfectly. I really enjoyed the combination of the fish with the airy puree, it made the dish feel very light and delicate. The duck cavatelli was made very well. There was a perfect balance of chorizo to the duck, very yummy. We ordered the pawpaw crème brûlée which we never had before, it was very nice. It was very good as a crème brûlée but the ginger cookies that were served alongside really elevated the dish. We just can't say enough good things about our dining experience at The Admiral and we look forward to our next visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We enjoy The Admiral as a couple, usually dining at the bar, but also like to take friends from out of town, as we did last night. The food is excellent, with a variety of veg and meat/fish offerings. Our server David was friendly and professional. The vibe is pure AVL! And our guest commented on the comfortable space and lighting.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were visiting Asheville from Raleigh NC and Washington DC to celebrate a friend’s birthday. The Admiral was planned as a festive and delicious destination to honor him. I was previously at the restaurant summer 2025, sat at the bar, and had a transformative experience that I shared with all my friends. The night we attended in early January 2026, as before, gave us the same loving energy - the lighting, decor, ceilings- the overall feeling of the restaurant was just as magical. The five of us enjoyed cocktails (me - a wonderful Paper Plane) and wine - I think a bit of prosecco too! Our server was extremely attentive and the bartenders bringing our drinks to the table was such a finessed approach to personalized service. We loved our carrots and Caesar salad appetizers! That Caesar is super tasty and the pink radicchio gave it a surprising color twist with the mounds of parmesan cheese. We got an array of entrees- the short rib, chicken, burger, cod, and mussels! My chicken was cooked beautifully in a velvety sauce, crispy skin (which I love) and with carefully roasted brussels sprouts. While the chicken was tasty, I would have loved a bit more salt - on the bird and in the sauce. Regardless, it was such a beautiful plate. My friend enjoyed the mussels with funky notes but also wanted a bit more salt. Everything else was cooked to perfection and everything was highly enjoyable! The Admiral is one of my favorite Asheville restaurants and I look forward to my next visit and meal!! I wish them all the best. They’ve got a special thing going!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Still the very best of Asheville and WNC. Year after year.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We celebrated my birthday at The Admiral last night and had an amazing experience. The food was outstanding, we ordered the special of the day, and everything was delicious. The complimentary champagne and sweet potatoes with sausage were such a thoughtful and delicious touch. Excellent wine, impeccable service, and a truly memorable evening. Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The atmosphere on a crisp winter day made for a most memorable anniversary dinner. Our server was incredibly kind and pleasant. Our halibut in its artichoke sauce was amazing - we licked our plates clean! We were so surprised when we were brought a delicious dessert and a candle were brought out after we had eaten. The Admiral never ceases to please!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our New Years Eve experience at The Admiral could not have been finer. The food was excellent, service impeccable, and atmosphere perfect. Looking forward to future dining experiences here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We love The Admiral. It is a must every time we are in AVL. Awesome staff, impeccable service, and amazing food. Atmosphere is perfect, cozy retro vibes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a fantastic meal! We definitely over ordered, but it was worth it. The mussels and oysters are fresh and so flavorful. Every dish we had was incredibly tasty. I think the menu might change slightly as compared to the one on their website, possibly for seasonality. We had a sweet potato appetizer with whipped feta that was incredible. The roast chicken was cooked perfectly, and was seasoned well. The cocktails were tasty and strong. The service was fantastic. The atmosphere warm, intimate, with a thoughtful playlist setting the mood.
I absolutely recommend this fine restaurant!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great ambiance and an excellent Fish and Chips special
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Celebrated my 50th birthday tonight here. Started with cocktails. The blue cheese stuffed olive dirty martini and a whiskey sour made with egg white. Then we ordered the crudo and the beef tartar. Perfect amount of citrus and two more slices of bread would have been perfect for the tartar. We then went for the Caesar salad. This is not your ordinary Caesar salad. The perfect balance of dressing with the gorgeous pink radicchio. The croutons and I had a moment and I don’t even like croutons! Next, we opted for the roasted sweet potatoes with a pepita crunch. So delicious and filling. Last, we shared the duck pasta. The pasta was perfectly al dente, duck crispy and tender and the sauce rich and flavorful. We wanted dessert but there was no room. They did bring me a gorgeous little lemon panna cotta type dessert as a happy birthday with a candle. Our service was impeccable and he didn’t rush us or make us feel anything but joy! The playlist was amazing and this restaurant has a swagger, a groove with incredible food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Bucatini was delicious! The Admiral offers great service and food at a fair price!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If I could eat that dinner three times a night, I'd still want it again. AHHH-MAZING!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An incredible dining experience. I had the duck and my partner had the cod. Both were creative and delicious. The ambiance was cool and a little dark, and the service was attentive but not overbearing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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