My wife and I sat at the bar. Simply put, we enjoyed an incredible meal (me - ribeye and her - the scallops), delicious drinks, and loved the staff. We highly recommend checking out The Admiral if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Derrick Carter
Went back to The Admiral last night and had to review after going for over 12 yrs. Phenomenal food and ambiance. Huge salad followed by perfect piece of salmon and multiple small plates that completed every taste point. The Admiral has always been a favorite and current crew as great as ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
William Barry
A true gem. We ate at the bar, which I think the restaurant uses for walk-ins. Very good bartender - lots of different cocktails. We had the breaded pork chop, the scallops, the scallion pancake, and the salad. All delicious. The staff was attentive & friendly. Noise level was not an issue. There is an outdoor patio with tables, but it was too chilly for use last night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spencer Klickman
All around, a simply fantastic dining experience, and I can't recommend this place enough! Cocktails, starter, entrée, and dessert were all delicious and expertly executed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clay Mosk
Excellent. Brought my wife to this unassuming gem years ago for a date night ans we had a blast. They had frog legs and other adventurous delectables then and now that our kids are 8 and 5, I like to expose them to exciting food and restaurants from time to time, so we brought them. Sometimes kids at nice restaurants are unwelcome, so I scheduled earlier in night for the patio (6pm). We showed up 10 minutes early but we were met with smiles and and open table. Beware, there is no "kids menu" here, nor child beverages. However, our waitress was very kind an whipped up some Shirley Temples for them to sip on to feel fancy. The food was amazing, we started with the cheese board and olives - gouda & bleu with crostinis, toasted nuts, and a gooseberry jam - castelvetrano olives in a citrus marinade with blood orange segments and zest. They were great together and the kids enjoyed both - although much to the parents satisfaction, they shied away from the bleu. Next we had the head cheese, oyster mushrooms and pork belly as well. The head cheese is exactly what you would expect (if you go for that sort of thing), a little fatty, but when smeared on the bready toast points it's quite good - only wish we had more bread as it's too rich by itself, but we had more food. The pork belly was the most composed dish, well browned and juicy towers of pork on a pool of nutty/earthy sauce with crumbles of Rye. My kids don't like mushrooms, but I always make them try it again when we go somewhere new, this time was a miss for them but a HUGE hit for me. Brown butter and hazelnuts gave them a crunch and a coating of glaze that left them AND my taste buds dripping. Finally we shared the gnocchi - I had to explain what they were and how they were made to my kids so they could appreciate the dish. Fantastic pillowy bites of goodness with ramp green pesto, tetragonia and parmesan. By far the favorite of the night by all parties. We finished with the whiskey orange chocolate cake and a semifreddo sundae. All of this in about an hour with great service and hospitality in between. Well done on all fronts and one of the best Asheville has to offer.Kid-friendliness: Brought our kids Shirley Temples when they found out there wasn't much else for them. Friendly and engaging, as we as patient with them when ordering.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Two Cheese Board, Potato Gnocchi
Shaun Ferguson
This was my second time dining at The Admiral. It never disappoints and I highly recommend it. Great vibe and nice service and staff. They work with local farms and the menu impressed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bob Miller
Would have expected a $60 ribeye to be a tender, premium cut of meat, not tough like a sirloin. The flavor of the food was excellent, but menu choices are limited, especially because the meals are pre-configured and substitutions are not allowed. Not allowing substitutions is very inconsiderate of people with health or dietary problems with the meal being offered. Can't say I want to go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Rick Dawley
Food was excellent and the service superb. A bit pricey, but worth it.,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chop
michelle foley
Hadn't been in awhile, was not disappointed. Service and food excellent like it has been every single time I've gone in the last 13 or so years. Truly remarkable to be consistently good for so long.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Zak F.
I would give this closer to a 3.6 if the rating existed. I went here on high recommendations from friends. Reservations are hard to come by so I had high expectations. The interior is definitely a little vintage-dim. The service was great and the drinks were pretty good. However, the food was unimpressive, even less so for the price. The braised pork collar was very oversalted, The parsnips and turnups tasted ok, but aren't done interestingly enough for me to order them again. The tortellini was again OK. I don't think any of the dishes wowed me and at this price point I'm not likely to give the restaurant another try soon.
Simply stupendous. We have been waiting a while to try this place. We've heard everything from rave reviews to not worth the hype.Well, our visit was spectacular. Delcious drinks, both alcoholic and non. Wonderful menu variety. Spectacular service. Absolutely wonderful visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Annetts
I’d just like say what a lovely experience me and the family had. The staff were amazing and the food was to die for. (Best roast potatoes I’ve ever had). I recommend trying the real ale. Lovely pint of London
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tonilynn Craig
Didn’t even make it in the building. I got a flat tire on the way into town from Atlanta and i had to call to cancel my reservation. The hostess on the phone was so rude making it seem like such an inconvenience that i had to cancel.Will not be trying this restaurant.
Service: 1
Greg Ginn
We had 4 meals and each was perfect. Best trout ever. Crispy skin and delicious. Truly one of the best ribeyes I've ever had. The sear was fantastic. I asked how they achieved it. Was told the streak is finished in the oven with a continual butter bath. Short ribs were the bomb. Appetizers were on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Marchin
I got the sense this is a toxic place to work as our server said multiple times he was afraid of the chef. Of particular concern, he was afraid to ask if my order contained something I am allergic to. This seemed to drive him to try to minimize my allergy, at best, and possibly mock it, at worst. Our appetizers were good but the main courses were so salty they weren’t really edible, but I was afraid of the “yelling and throwing things” from the chef that could ensue if I said anything.Dietary restrictions: Not celiac-friendly
My wife and I sat at the bar. Simply put, we enjoyed an incredible meal (me - ribeye and her - the scallops), delicious drinks, and loved the staff. We highly recommend checking out The Admiral if you're in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went back to The Admiral last night and had to review after going for over 12 yrs. Phenomenal food and ambiance. Huge salad followed by perfect piece of salmon and multiple small plates that completed every taste point. The Admiral has always been a favorite and current crew as great as ever
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A true gem. We ate at the bar, which I think the restaurant uses for walk-ins. Very good bartender - lots of different cocktails. We had the breaded pork chop, the scallops, the scallion pancake, and the salad. All delicious. The staff was attentive & friendly. Noise level was not an issue. There is an outdoor patio with tables, but it was too chilly for use last night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All around, a simply fantastic dining experience, and I can't recommend this place enough! Cocktails, starter, entrée, and dessert were all delicious and expertly executed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent. Brought my wife to this unassuming gem years ago for a date night ans we had a blast. They had frog legs and other adventurous delectables then and now that our kids are 8 and 5, I like to expose them to exciting food and restaurants from time to time, so we brought them. Sometimes kids at nice restaurants are unwelcome, so I scheduled earlier in night for the patio (6pm). We showed up 10 minutes early but we were met with smiles and and open table. Beware, there is no "kids menu" here, nor child beverages. However, our waitress was very kind an whipped up some Shirley Temples for them to sip on to feel fancy. The food was amazing, we started with the cheese board and olives - gouda & bleu with crostinis, toasted nuts, and a gooseberry jam - castelvetrano olives in a citrus marinade with blood orange segments and zest. They were great together and the kids enjoyed both - although much to the parents satisfaction, they shied away from the bleu. Next we had the head cheese, oyster mushrooms and pork belly as well. The head cheese is exactly what you would expect (if you go for that sort of thing), a little fatty, but when smeared on the bready toast points it's quite good - only wish we had more bread as it's too rich by itself, but we had more food. The pork belly was the most composed dish, well browned and juicy towers of pork on a pool of nutty/earthy sauce with crumbles of Rye. My kids don't like mushrooms, but I always make them try it again when we go somewhere new, this time was a miss for them but a HUGE hit for me. Brown butter and hazelnuts gave them a crunch and a coating of glaze that left them AND my taste buds dripping. Finally we shared the gnocchi - I had to explain what they were and how they were made to my kids so they could appreciate the dish. Fantastic pillowy bites of goodness with ramp green pesto, tetragonia and parmesan. By far the favorite of the night by all parties. We finished with the whiskey orange chocolate cake and a semifreddo sundae. All of this in about an hour with great service and hospitality in between. Well done on all fronts and one of the best Asheville has to offer.Kid-friendliness: Brought our kids Shirley Temples when they found out there wasn't much else for them. Friendly and engaging, as we as patient with them when ordering.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Two Cheese Board, Potato Gnocchi
This was my second time dining at The Admiral. It never disappoints and I highly recommend it. Great vibe and nice service and staff. They work with local farms and the menu impressed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Would have expected a $60 ribeye to be a tender, premium cut of meat, not tough like a sirloin. The flavor of the food was excellent, but menu choices are limited, especially because the meals are pre-configured and substitutions are not allowed. Not allowing substitutions is very inconsiderate of people with health or dietary problems with the meal being offered. Can't say I want to go back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
Food was excellent and the service superb. A bit pricey, but worth it.,
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chop
Hadn't been in awhile, was not disappointed. Service and food excellent like it has been every single time I've gone in the last 13 or so years. Truly remarkable to be consistently good for so long.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I would give this closer to a 3.6 if the rating existed. I went here on high recommendations from friends. Reservations are hard to come by so I had high expectations. The interior is definitely a little vintage-dim. The service was great and the drinks were pretty good. However, the food was unimpressive, even less so for the price. The braised pork collar was very oversalted, The parsnips and turnups tasted ok, but aren't done interestingly enough for me to order them again. The tortellini was again OK. I don't think any of the dishes wowed me and at this price point I'm not likely to give the restaurant another try soon.
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Simply stupendous. We have been waiting a while to try this place. We've heard everything from rave reviews to not worth the hype.Well, our visit was spectacular. Delcious drinks, both alcoholic and non. Wonderful menu variety. Spectacular service. Absolutely wonderful visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I’d just like say what a lovely experience me and the family had. The staff were amazing and the food was to die for. (Best roast potatoes I’ve ever had). I recommend trying the real ale. Lovely pint of London
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Didn’t even make it in the building. I got a flat tire on the way into town from Atlanta and i had to call to cancel my reservation. The hostess on the phone was so rude making it seem like such an inconvenience that i had to cancel.Will not be trying this restaurant.
Service: 1
We had 4 meals and each was perfect. Best trout ever. Crispy skin and delicious. Truly one of the best ribeyes I've ever had. The sear was fantastic. I asked how they achieved it. Was told the streak is finished in the oven with a continual butter bath. Short ribs were the bomb. Appetizers were on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I got the sense this is a toxic place to work as our server said multiple times he was afraid of the chef. Of particular concern, he was afraid to ask if my order contained something I am allergic to. This seemed to drive him to try to minimize my allergy, at best, and possibly mock it, at worst. Our appetizers were good but the main courses were so salty they weren’t really edible, but I was afraid of the “yelling and throwing things” from the chef that could ensue if I said anything.Dietary restrictions: Not celiac-friendly
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 2