The Admiral
400 Haywood Rd, Asheville
(828) 252-2541
Customers' Favorites
Braised Short Rib
Beef Tartare Board
Braised Short Ribs
Two Cheese Board
Potato Gnocchi
Chicken Entree
Arugula Salad
Steak Tartare
Caesar Salad
Smoked Trout
Recent Reviews
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...
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.
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....