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A neon fish glows over the door in Asheville's South Slope brewery district, and the vibe inside this seafood counter is as no-nonsense as the name. Chef Ashleigh Shanti runs a fish fry built around North Carolina catfish and dayboat shrimp, with the fish sandwich, dredged in locally milled cornmeal and finished with spiced buttermilk tartar sauce, drawing the most attention. The New York Times put it on their 2024 Restaurant List, and a James Beard semifinalist nod followed.
The awards strongest first
- Eater Best New Carolinas Restaurant
- Eater The Best New Restaurants in America
- The New York Times 2024 · The Restaurant List
- Michelin Guide Selected Restaurant
- Eater The 18 Essential Restaurants in Asheville, North Carolina
- James Beard Awards 2025 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Southeast · Ashleigh Shanti
One number, weighted & current 85
How we scoreThe dishes from the writeups
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Fish sandwich
“The fish sandwich is a must — dredged in coarsely ground, locally milled cornmeal for an enticing crunch, tucked between slices of white bread and drizzled with spiced buttermilk tartar sauce.”
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