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    Bodega Tapas & Wine

    4.5 (164 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Tuna

    we loved every single plate. [[HIGHLIGHT]]the atmosphere was clean and intimate and felt warm and conversational.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] our server was so kind and had grew recommendations. She was a huge help. We ordered about 7 plates to share and everything was phenomenal

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    Josie J.

    Went directly to this restaurant after almost a 6 hour car ride. We got the aranchini, gnocchi, Burratatouille, and a few other things that aren't pictured! Drinks came out fast and were strong. Food also came out fast and servers were super nice and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I liked the darkness of the restaurant and the cute little lamps.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would go again :)

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    Rebecca M.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bodega Tapas & Wine is located in Downtown Wake Forest. It is a smaller restaurant but they made sure to spread the people around so we were not close to other tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The noise level was good but I could see it getting noisy when there is a full house.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service was great, and everyone was friendly. The menu is mostly tapas and a few plates. I got a salad and shrimp tapa. I enjoyed both but wished I added the shrimp on top of the salad. I look to explore more of the menu on future visits.

    Jeannette A.

    I've heard about this place and checked out the reviews. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cute place inside and I love the brick building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I enjoyed a sangria and my husband had a blackberry bourbon smash cocktail. The Tapas we "ok". I didn't have anything that was a stand out dish. We tried Brussel sprouts, Peruvian chicken, Arancini (street corn fritters), seared spiced tuna, empanada and gnocchi. The tuna and arancini were the best along with the drinks. The service was ok

    Ike N.

    I saw the good reviews and was really excited about this place. However once we got the first round of dishes I started to get more and more disappointed. I've been to many small plates restaurants before so I expected smaller, pricy portions but the ratio of food to price was kind of insulting. The food itself was pretty average outside of a couple plates (the empanada, arancini, broccolini really stand out). One meal was a $10 wagyu empanada, but we only got one tiny empanada which was too small to share and doesn't come precut. We also ordered a sausage meal, which was 90% bread with maybe half skinny cut up sausage placed on top. We also got desert and the pie tasted store bought and was cold, like straight out of the fridge cold. We got about 2.5 plates per person (they recommended 2-3 per person) and left starving. We actually went to a fast food restaurant afterwards because it didn't make sense to keep paying more for food that wasn't great. I don't think the portions or quality justify the price.

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    Karlene B.

    food & service went well. [[HIGHLIGHT]]background music would be a nice touch.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Disappointed in Red wine selection in NC overall. cheese plate with almonds & olives a glass of Red blend, then glass of Sangria $73 with tip for one.

    Grilled broccoli kimchi vinaigrette and MIL.
    Stephanie H.

    Such a wonderful dining experience, my MIL and I truly enjoyed ourselves. The food was fantastic and the server was very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a bit loud but business was popping and it was Thursday evening so it was expected.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

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    Rain W.

    I recently had a wonderful experience at Bodega. the ambiance is cozy, the food is excellent, and the service was great. we were surprised at our favorites (which were the parisienne gnocchi and the arancini), given those are usually more predictable dishes. however, it's clear bo takes freshness and well-balanced flavors seriously. we can't wait to come back!

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    Mike B.

    Another return visit to this local gem. Food as good as ever. It's a tapas spot, so small plates are perfect for sharing. Dining room spaced a little wider to (somewhat) preserve social distancing. Still a loud room when all the tables are full. Tried the arancini - 4 golf-ball sized dollops of risotto, deep fried golden brown. Also, the grilled octopus. Don't be scared - it's delicious! 2 inch-sized slivers of octopus grilled. They're smoky and savory - perfect on a bed of hummus and topped with chimichurri rojo. The shrimp shrimp, sautéed with garlic and guajillo (chili) and dressed with mango & chipotle vinaigrette. The shrimp is plump and fresh, cooked perfectly with a nice crunch to each bite, not mealy. The chili adds a touch of heat which is offset by the mango in the sauce. Very tasty. Peruvian chicken is marinated boneless thighs, grilled. Thighs are the most succulent part of the chicken and the marinate highlights beautifully. Grilling is perfect, meat is moist and juicy, dressed in ahi amarillo sauce. Bonus, it's served with delicious pita bread from Sassool. Yum! Lastly, the Brussels sprouts. We've had these here in the past and they were divine. This time, different prep which wasn't that great. Halved sprouts are broiled with carrots, caramelized onion and cream, garnished with almonds. The cream made the sprouts mushy and kind of bland. Much prefer the previous prep. This is an OUTSTANDING restaurant tucked away in downtown Wake Forest. Recommended!

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    We enjoyed our dinner at Bodega this past weekend. The food was great and excellent service.

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    Their Escargot and cocktails are great. My favorite dessert there is Crème brûlée. Fun place to hang with friends

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    Madre

    4.2
    (171 reviews)
    15.3 mi

    One of our most exciting and flavorful dining experience in months. Our downtown Raleigh dining…read morescene has amazing options, and Madre has stayed under our radar for no particular reason. We dined at their lovely bar back in the first months of their opening, and it was good. We had met the general manager, Red, and were impressed with the flavors of our one appetizer, Calabrian Chicken, yet we never rushed back. Now, we feel compelled to return ASAP to enjoy these exceptional flavors, fabulous teamwork system of service, and a comfortable chic atmosphere. The place was happening at 5:45 pm on our recent dining night out with friends. Grateful to have a reservation we were seated at a very comfortable banquette type of seating. It felt like dining in a friend's home. Our server, William, is excellent at his job. Very efficient, great input on food choices, and quite personable. The meal started off with a burst of flavor as we enjoyed their fairly new offering of a ceviche called Eye of the Tiger that featured a sauce you can never get enough of. Wish their bread service was a bit more inspired, but the Le Farm bread did soak up some of the various sauces sent out from a very inspired kitchen team. Food runners help make certain the tapas come out fresh and hot when needed. They are a friendly group of hospitality workers who seem to genuinely enjoy their work and treat their guests with sincere appreciation. It all starts at the top, and GM Red is a personable and sound leader. We loved the Chef's pasta, our octopus dish was stellar, the Calabrian Chicken almost stole the show, but the unctuous flavors on the plate of the Seared Halloumi was hands down my favorite. I love how this culinary team can crank out such outstanding flavors table to table and patron to patron without missing a beat. The energy in the room must feed their souls & for that we are grateful. Lastly I wish to mention the thoughtfully curated wine list where my husband discovered a treasure of a wine from the Familia Torres brand. It was exquisite and paired perfectly with Madre's flavors. Our friend who frequent their bar often rave about their Mezcal margarita! Another visit. See you soon Madre familia!

    This was my second disappointing visit to this restaurant, and this one really got to me…read more We walked in as a group and were quoted an hour wait. While trying to find a seat at the bar in the meantime, we noticed several open tables around the restaurant. While on the waitlist, I checked the website and found an open reservation slot, so I booked it. When we arrived a few minutes before our reservation time, the table wasn't ready. After waiting again, I asked the hostess (a man with brown hair) how much longer it would be, but instead of answering, he argued with me about the fact that only a few minutes had passed since our reservation time; which wasn't what I'd asked. When I tried to explain that we'd booked the reservation because we'd already seen open tables while waiting, he just kept repeating the same point instead of listening. I walked away rather than continue going back and forth or be spoken to condescendingly, especially after already waiting since we'd arrived and simply wanting an honest estimate. My first visit here, I was served undercooked chicken. This time it wasn't a food safety issue, but the hostess's condescension was just as off-putting. Between that and the mismanaged seating, I won't be returning and wouldn't recommend visiting.

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    Snacks: Gaufrettes, Negroni Olives, & Prosciutto
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    Little Bull

    Little Bull

    4.6
    (172 reviews)
    21.6 mi

    Had a fantastic experience here for my daughter's birthday. Absolutely Stevie K Certified Legit!…read more The chef here, Oscar Diaz, had been getting a lot of love and deservedly so. Especially since being recommended in the Michelin Guide for the American South. We all opted for the tasting menu and it did not disappoint. We tried the ceviche, birria dumplings, ham as à la plancha, spring asada, churros and capirotada. Every course was excellent and the asada was some of the best steak I have ever had. Also did the wine pairings and they were excellent. I opted for the Cava Rose, Albariño, rioja, Cabernet and Amaro Nonino. Foods paired very well with these options. This was my second time here and second time having the gambas, which are always fantastic. Service was excellent and made for a very special evening. I highly recommend! Bonus tip: they are right next door to The Durham Beer Garden where you can enjoy a beer if you have to wait for a table, as we did.

    This was a gem. Went…read morehere recently for brunch with a friend who lives to eat. We locked out and got the prix fixed four courses and then split the birriaramen. It was too much food for one sitting but I'm not complaining. The butter on the biscuits was amazing for the first course Second course I had the salad. The picked radish was a nice touch but the greens were drowned in the dressing. My friend got the ceviche and was pleasantly surprised by the saltiness added from the caviar. This course she got the gambas over blue corn grits and I went for the duck chilaquiles. Excellent flavor. And the duck was cooked well. I def recommend this for a breakfast forward savory dish- it's served with two over easy eggs. Finally we polished it off with the bread pudding with homemade ice cream and churros. The mango ice cream tastes exactly like a frozen mango. The blackberry on was nice as well. Very fresh. The decor is gorgeous and makes for a cool vibe. Lots of black walls with gold accents and copper insets around the bar. I'll def be back for date night to catch the evening vibes. We sat inside but they also half a full garden area for seating too ( maybe when it's not 102 degrees and humid). Guadalupe was our server and super sweet. We were here chatting and eating for a full three hours and we're never rushed to turn over the table. Love.

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    Inside - June 2026
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    Alley Twenty Six

    4.3
    (433 reviews)
    21.9 mi
    $$

    We had an extremely memorable experience at Alley Twenty Six, in large part to our amazing server,…read moreAnthony! We made a reservation for a Saturday night dinner and he made sure we were well taken care of all night. We started the night with their James Bears award winning cocktails, and every drink we ordered was a hit! Spiced strawberry mule, Sunset Sipper, and the table favorite: Earl Please. The latter two drinks were mocktails and they were still standouts! As for the food, the Alley burger was perfectly cooked: juicy patty paired with truffle cheese and simple toppings that really highlighted the burger itself. And shoestring fries are always a good choice with a delicious burger. Ricotta gnocchi was also very good. As our server Anthony said, let's get this burger nominated!

    We hav been here twice and gotten a burger each time. Foie burger is the way to go. Hands down one…read moreof the best burgers I've had. The "wings" were absolutely killer with the perfect sweet and spicy flavor and that dipping sauce with them is out of this world. I would get the burrata again too, the only miss was the gnocchi and I say that but I ate every bite... so it's old a miss compared to everything else. Service was top notch and the drinks are delicious. I want to go get a drink at the funky little ally window one night. Go here! Get the burger! You will not regret it

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    Flour & Barrel

    Flour & Barrel

    3.9
    (114 reviews)
    15.4 mi

    Came here on a Monday night to check out the specials, which included half‑off house wine and beer…read moreplus a five‑dollar small‑plate pasta. The atmosphere was cute and cozy, but the air conditioning wasn't working, so it was noticeably warm inside. Our waitress was incredibly friendly. She was the only server that night and was handling several tables, but she still did a great job checking in, refilling drinks, and offering thoughtful recommendations. She was personable, down‑to‑earth, and truly made the experience better. For food, I ordered the bread plate and the Radiatore. Both were delicious. The pasta tasted fresh and the sauce was excellent. Just keep in mind that Flour and Barrel focuses on small plates, so the portion is exactly that: small. Next time I might add a protein for an extra cost to make it more filling. Overall, we had a good experience.

    The food was so amazing from the bread to the chicken parm allá vodka this was some of the best…read morevodka sauce ive had since moving from New Jersey. The drinks were really good as well. We also had the carbonara which came with a slight presentation - this really made it feel fresh and you can also see the kitchen Gorgeous interior with great ambiance. They even had live music which was a really nice touch. The curtains were closed so it was kind of dark which added to the ambiance but also it was just a little hard to see the menu. The staff was really kind extremely considerate and the manager spoke with us at our table. The only downside was it was so hot: I'm not sure if the AC was out or if it's from the wood oven but it was a little toasty.

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    Seating area, May 2026.
    Seating area, May 2026.
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