The 17 Best Restaurants In Asheville, North Carolina - Asheville - The Infatuation

"This dive bar-meets-fine-dining establishment feels like it’s run by a pirate who's seen every episode of Bar Rescue. Located in a cinderblock building in West Asheville, The Admiral’s space has a surprising blend of nautical decor, antique tin ceilings, and polished mahogany furniture. The menu toes the line between one you might find at a white tablecloth steakhouse and a New American spot. They nail classics like beef tartare and seared scallops, but it’s the dishes like the banana pepper dip, chicken liver mousse with blueberry shortbread, and off-the-wall salads that really make the restaurant fun. Stop by The Double Crown dive bar after dinner for the full West Asheville experience." - laura hackett