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    Crawford & Son

    4.5 (345 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Bone marrow beef tartar
    Ko K.

    Was very excited to try this place especially with high reviews. Ambience/ Venue: thought it was chic, ambient and felt comfortable. Reminded me of a similar vibes to some NY restaurants. Service: service was great. Our server was sweet great smile. However at the end of the dinner, I wished she could've gave us better insight to the menu and its taste profile, how it was prepared so we could have made better decisions on ordering. Food: we ordered one marrow beef tartar, buttered little neck clams and braised wagyu short ribs with cocktails and recommended white and red wine to complement the food. All the food we ordered were extremely rich and interesting for me to say as a person who loves salt, ALL plates were extremely salty I had to put extreme effort to eat the food until it was turning my stomach. So maybe we thought we just ordered all the wrong things in the menu and thought maybe to give one more chance to try other dishes next time. However when I saw 3% surcharge for paying with credit card on a $200 check, i just got turned off. We left the restaurant scratching our heads how our experience did not meet anywhere close to the reviews.

    Charred octopus
    Jessica B.

    Date night at Crawford and Son was everything! I can't wait to go back; the cozy, intimate vibe and top-tier service made the night feel so special. Every dish told its own little story, and the desserts... unreal! Here's a peek at what we had Charred Octopus with chickpea salad: smoky, tender, and full of flavor. Steelhead Trout Crudo with strawberry gazpacho, rhubarb & elderflower ice: vibrant, refreshing, and totally Instagram-worthy! Spring Fling; strawberry + mezcal = my new obsession. Grilled Denver Steak was juicy perfection! Paired with potato pavé, asparagus, and a dreamy spring onion sabayon. Manchego-Herb Biscuits : I could honestly eat a basket of these. No regrets. Crème Fraîche Semifreddo with strawberry, chiffon cake & white chocolate anglaise : so delicate, yet bursting with bright, beautiful flavor. I highly recommend this for your next date night

    Bone marrow
    Khanh-Chau M.

    Saw this restaurant as a go-to for Raleigh and didn't disappoint at all! We got reservations and the spot is nice in terms of layout and interior. Food was so flavourful and delicious, with great portions and reasonable price as well! We got the bone marrow beef tartare, which was phenomenal. Even their biscuits were tasty. I got the Ahi Steak Tuna special, which was tasty but not on their regular menu I believe. Drinks were tasty as well. Service was kind and attentive. I would recommend going here for great food and vibes!

    Pilar G.

    I was visiting Raleigh for a few days and did not know what to expect from the culinary scene. Was very impressed with this place!! The ambiance was moody and romantic and the food was delicious. I wouldn't skip dessert here-- there were some great options. My highlight of the meal was the staff. They were so attentive and gave us great recommendations for nightlife in the area. Make sure to check out the basement bar below the restaurant!

    Biscuits. Must order
    Amy W.

    I was in town visiting my college girlfriends - the absolute best kind of friends, if you ask me. The local gal made the reservation, knowing full well I'm a lover of fine grub. She mentioned the biscuits were legendary, and as a self-declared biscuit snob, my expectations were sky-high. Let me clarify: I like my biscuits layered and crisp, not the soft, fluffy kind. My preference requires real effort; laminated dough, cold butter, serious technique that I have never been able to master (sigh). Years ago, I worked with a woman in Oakland who had a side hustle making the best biscuits I'd ever had, loaded with butter and buttermilk. They remain my gold standard, but these are VERY memorable with a nice herby taste. and have officially made my Top 5. We ordered one plate (4 biscuits). Then another. I tried to push for a third, but my friends refused (sadly) I must've blacked out from biscuit joy, because I completely forgot to snap a pic of my entree. It was pork-based, I finished it, and it was good... I think? (Cocktails may have played a role.) Moral of the story: Just go. Get the biscuits. And enjoy the rest as a bonus.

    Manchego biscuits
    Kim P.

    Reservations are the way to go at this restaurant. We had an early Friday night reservation and were promptly seated when we walked in. We started with drinks. I got the mezcal cocktail, ace of spades, and it hit all the notes on the menu. We also got the Manchego herb biscuits which were, in my opinion, the best thing that we got here. I would go back for these alone. We also got the brandade as a starter and even though we asked what it was, I'm not exactly sure what it was. My husband ordered the seared cod and raved about it for days on end. I got the flat iron steak which tasted like it was cooked sous vide, so it was perfectly medium rare;however, it would have been elevated if it had just had a minute or two on a hot grill. The flavor was there but the texture was just mushy. The service was speedy, but we didn't feel rushed. I thought the vibe was pretty cool, dark and mysterious, though it was definitely an older crowd.

    Cesar salad
    Zeta B.

    Had my birthday dinner here. It was great! Located in Fenton, beautiful building inside and out. I love the dark feel and comfortable seating. The service was good. Staff is friendly and the food is good. I really enjoyed the oysters, they was so fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend dining here.

    Nice drinks
    Richard L.

    The food was so bomb. Really enjoyed date night dinner here. Everything was rich and succulent in preparation, plating, and flavor. The drinks were good, wine selection worked well with my dinner. 10/10 recommend. Will be back to get the dishes that I didn't order last time.

    Broccolini
    Danielle S.

    The food was AMAZING!!! The staff were welcoming & friendly. The restaurant is small but very comfortable. I would definitely go back!!

    Roasted monkfish so good! With roasted turnips, lardo, and a tempura leaf.
    joshua l.

    Great meal there wasn't a bad bit in the meal. It was also partnered with some lovely cocktails. The service was great as well as the rest of the staff that dropped off food and drinks. Finished the night off with the panna cotta it was shush a great way to end the meal! The meal was salt forward so if you're not into well seasoned food you might skip this restaurant. But I found the salt level brave and border line crazy (in a good way) every dish was cooked well and hand amazing depth. The place was a little dark for our liking but we were lucky enough to sit next to the window. Allowed for great people watching and lighting for our very important food pictures. If I find myself back in the area I will not hesitate to reserve a table here.

    Outside. Storefront. Limited outdoor sidewalk patio seating. Free street parking in residential neighborhoods around/behind block.
    Daniel B.

    We had a great experience at Crawford & Son. The food, drink, and service were all excellent. This is one of the best restaurants we've been to in the Triangle. The cuisine is New American. Reservations are recommended. There were barely any left when we looked for a Saturday reservation about two weeks out. Crawford & Son is open for dinner only. Every seat in the dining room and at the bar were taken at one point during our visit. I saw walk-ins get turned away. You can book reservations through Crawford & Son's website via Tock: http://crawfordandsonrestaurant.com/ Sorry, no OpenTable points here. This restaurant has been around since November 2016. It's located in downtown Raleigh's Historic Oakwood neighborhood, in the same strip as Oakwood Pizza Box. There's no dedicated parking. Free street parking is available in the residential area around the block (e.g., Pace St, N Bloodworth St). Read the signs for parking restrictions. This isn't a big restaurant, but it's not tiny either. The dining room and bar share the same space. There are some tables in the front and then a long banquette that runs the length of the bar and more. The layout is similar to Jolie French bistro, Crawford & Son's sister restaurant next door (opened August 2019). Unlike Jolie, Crawford & Son doesn't have nearly as much outdoor patio seating (only a couple two-tops) nor rooftop seating (none). Chef-owner Scott Crawford opened a third restaurant, Crawford Cookshop in Clayton, in December 2021. The ambiance here is elevated, but not pretentious. The restaurant definitely has a hip vibe, but it's not overdone either. It's comfortable. The menu was fairly simple and straightforward. To give you an idea of the number of selections, our party of four tried one of every cocktail (4) and one of every entree (4). Below is a list of what we ordered. It'll also give you an idea of what kind of food and drink to expect, along with pricing. Cocktails * Komodo ($16) - gin, blood orange, shiso, Montenegro * Dungeon Dragon ($16) - tequila, grapefruit, lemon verbena, campari * Spiritual Gangster ($16) - Mezcal, mulled wine, falernum, cynar * BB King ($16) - bourbon, brown butter, PX sherry, bitters Appetizers * Little Gem Caesar ($17) - truffle pecorino, cured duck egg, fried garlic * Grilled Clam Toast ($16) - focaccia, nduja, chimichurri, pickled onion Raw * Yellowfin Tuna Crudo ($18) - garum vinaigrette, winter radish, ginger ice Entrees * Lion's Mane Mushroom Schnitzel ($28) - caper cream, cauliflower, lemon confit * Pan Roasted Sea Trout ($36) - blood orange beurre blanc, trout roe, root vegetables * Duck Breast ($45) - Sarladaises potato, glazed pearl onion, black currant sauce * Beef Short Rib ($37) - crispy shallot salad, hakurei turnip, sweet, sour, and savory glaze Save Room / Desserts * Vanilla Tapioca Pudding ($12) - creme fraiche, honeycrisp apple granita * Parsnip Spice Cake ($13) - ginger ice cream, maple carrot, walnuts After Dinner Drinks * Big Mac dessert drink ($16) - Macvin, hazelnut, egg cream * Special "Banana Flip" (not on menu, $17) - banana liqueur, egg cream Everything was outstanding. The presentation was absolutely beautiful. Visually stunning. The plating was some of the best I've seen in the Triangle. Probably top five in that regard (just take a look at my pictures). Thought and care was evident in each dish and cocktail. They looked like works of art. Everything was creative, well executed, and tasted as good as it looked. My wife, who's especially picky with cocktails, said the Komodo was one of the best cocktails she's had anywhere. The flavors were balanced and smooth. The color was unexpectedly clear despite being made with blood orange. That's because they filtered the cocktail using curdled milk. The Dungeon Dragon was memorable because instead of just a salt rim, citric acid was added too, to give two flavors: salty and sour. The Grilled Clam Toast popped with colors, textures, and flavors. It was savory and unique. The Yellowfin Tuna Crudo was fresh and citrusy. Both the Sea Trout and Duck Breast were perfectly cooked and delicious. The trout was the best I've had in recent memory. I love mushrooms and was impressed with the hearty and satisfying Mushroom Schnitzel. Little things like the way they cut the cauliflower and lemon - the latter into thin edible slices - really showed the kitchen staff's attention to detail. The Vanilla Tapioca Pudding was phenomenal. The consistencies were terrific with creamy and appetizingly chewy tapioca topped with delicately flaky granita. Service was fantastic. Our server was Sydney. She was kind, knowledgeable, and attentive. Everyone else we interacted with was great too, from the hostesses/managers to our food runner. One of the hostesses/managers noticed me trying to Shazam a song. She brought over an iPad and let me take a picture of the song on the restaurant's playlist. Very thoughtful of her. That kind of service is above and beyond.

    Chef special French sausages en croute with shaved truffle, fois gras, pureed rutabaga and some dort of french onion sauce.

    Excellent service, excellent food. Enjoyed the buttermilk fried quail, braised short rib, chive cheese biscuits, swordfish, and chef special french sausages en croute.

    Lions Mane Mushroom
    Rachael R.

    I went to Crawford & Son last week while on a business trip and sat by myself at the bar. Everyone was extremely hospitable, kind, and down to Earth. It's dark and cozy instead and not a super large space, but it's utilized very well. I went with a mocktail (Dry January and all..) and it was so refreshing! Next came my entree, the Lions Mane Mushroom with very creamy mashed potatoes and I'm convinced this is the best mushroom dish I will ever have for the rest of my life. I miss it and think about it often! Thank you for keeping me company during my solo visit - I hope it make it back again someday!

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    The food here is always spectacular and has something on the menu for everyone! The wine selection and cocktails are also amazing.

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    4.1
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    3.4 mi
    Takes reservations
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    4.4
    (350 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$$

    I went here with a group of friends as a part of our Father's Day weekend, and it was a very good…read morechoice. The restaurant is very well decorated and appointed. The service was top notch as well. All of the wait staff were friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and took care of our large group well. I started with the Old Fashioned Flight, with their Aged Old Fashioned, one with Old Forester 1920, and one with Buffalo Trace that they said was their restaurants pick. The first 2 were really good, but I think they gave me the wrong drink, because the one with BT didn't taste like it had any bourbon in it at all. But the waiter switched it out for me with a Tequila OF, which was really good. They brought out two salads for the table, and their Cesar Salad was really good, the dressing was so good. I ordered the Australian Lamb Chops, which were amazing. Simply seasoned, but done so well. I ordered a side of Chimichurri sauce, and it was not needed at all. My wife had the meatloaf, which was delicious, and the group all enjoyed their meals and drinks. We left full and happy. I definitely recommend you add this place to you list if you've never been.

    We're new to the area and have now visited Oak Steakhouse twice. Both visits were wonderful overall…read moreand we'll definitely keep coming back. The restaurant is beautiful, cozy, and comfortable, and the hosts and servers have been excellent every time. We made reservations once through OpenTable and once by phone -- both were easy, and reservations are probably a good idea since they stay busy. The food has been great both times. On our first visit, my husband and I shared the ribeye and loved the flavor. Their Caesar salad is also surprisingly unique and delicious with broccolini instead of a traditional Caesar style. I also really appreciated being able to order a single Rockefeller oyster since most places require a half dozen minimum. The second time we visited for an early Mother's Day dinner with my son and shared the off-menu tomahawk, which was excellent as well. The only consistent issue we've had has been steak temperature. We usually order medium, but their interpretation of medium has come out significantly more rare than expected. The first time, we had to send the steak back, and they asked us to identify only the undercooked portions to recook separately, which was a bit awkward and something we hadn't experienced before at a steakhouse. The second time, we tried being more specific and even requested an approximate temperature around 140°, but the steak came out closer to medium-well. That said, the flavors, atmosphere, and service have been so enjoyable that we'll absolutely keep coming back. We're just hoping we can eventually land on the perfect medium steak on a future visit.

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    4.2
    (2.2k reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I can't believe this place had to close and the only reason was pure greed from the landlord. I've…read morebeen going here since 2017 but recently when they switched to gluten-free fried chicken we started going more because my girlfriend has celiac. On Wednesday's they were doing all gluten-free menu and it was amazing...no crazy unreasonable upcharges, just honest menu pricing and great food. As of this review they are the #2 most reviewed place in Raleigh only behind the Pit. When we went last week for a farewell dinner it took us 3 weeks to get in. We got turned away 2 other times. The place was always packed and busy yet cozy and calm with great service. Hopefully they relocate or put some of the items from the menu at Pooles. Fuquay could use a nice place like this and it would be way cheaper than Raleigh! Best of luck to the staff in the future as they all look for work.

    I went back to Beasley's Chicken & Honey one last time as they close January 25th. Even on a cold,…read morerainy morning, there was a line outside before opening. I understand as if you aren't seated when they open, you can expect a 90-minute to two-hour wait. I was hoping to get the Chicken Pot Pie this time and thought my prior visit was just off. I was thrilled that most of the menu was available. They were just out of the banana pudding. So I got to try the pecan wings I read about with the white sauce. It was so good. Then I got the chicken pot pie and biscuits. The pot pie had old biscuits for the topping, but the creamy mixture with large chunks of chicken was delicious. My biscuits came with honey and were served warm. I left with a slice of the chocolate-caramel-coconut cake, a side salad without onions, and a fried boneless thigh. The salad was made correctly, and the dressing was included. The salad was full of veggies, and the cake was rich and moist. Service was friendly and as soon as I finished my iced tea, another appeared. My wings were brought out first and it was a while for the rest of the meal as the restaurant was full. But they didn't rush me at all. I actually liked the space between the dishes, as I might not have been able to eat it all otherwise. I couldn't finish both biscuits and was even provided a container for the honey. I am going to miss Beasley's, but I'm glad I got a positive experience to remember the restaurant.

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    4.2
    (202 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    $$

    It feels like you're dining at a high-end restaurant the moment you walk in. The service is out of…read morethis world everyone is incredibly kind, attentive, and welcoming. The atmosphere is spotless, comfortable, and very family-friendly, making it a great place for both adults and kids. The food is absolutely amazing. I had the grilled cheese sandwich with soup, and it was hands down the best grilled cheese I've ever had in my life. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. This place exceeded my expectations in every way. Highly recommend!

    I was so excited to come here to try the French toast, however, this was our first time out with…read moreour 6 month old, so we got there a little after 11am, which is when they stop serving their brunch menu. I didn't realize they had a separate breakfast, lunch and dinner menu (I guess they use brunch and breakfast interchangeably) so definitely something to note if you have your eye on a specific dish. We started with the pull apart bread which was reminiscent of the old school cafeteria rolls I had in elementary school (a great comparison) and were delicious - wonderful crunch on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. It came with chive butter, then the host gave us the honey butter. Both were good, I just preferred the chive. I had the roasted turkey French dip which was good, just not memorable. My husband liked his shrimp and grits, said it was rich, but tasty. I absolutely loved the decor and vibe of this place, I would go back for the vibes alone! The staff was really nice too. There's a bakery in the front, I think was closed since it was lunch time, but I would definitely return to Birdies!

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    Hot Honey Cauliflower

lime elote aioli, chives
    Hot Honey Cauliflower lime elote aioli, chives
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    The Oak - Raleigh

    The Oak - Raleigh

    4.2
    (574 reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$$

    What a lovely restaurant - we will be back, soon! Our server Mary Beth provided outstanding service…read more- personal, tuned-in but not hovering. The food was perfection. I had the flounder tacos, which were fresh, flavorful, beautifully seasoned but not hot or overly spicy and included fresh corn, slaw and magic. My husband had a summer vegetable risotto with pan seared salmon and he raved about it. We each had the classic old fashioned with the restaurant's signature bourbon and we shared an exquisite peach and bourbon bread pudding for dessert which was surprisingly light, but a large enough portion for us to take some home in a to-go box. The vibe is beautiful. The owner Hali stopped by to chat with us and the host, John, was a pure delight. Relaxing evening, great ambiance and service and delicious food. Obviously - highly recommend!

    Stopped by for an early lunch with my son, just after opening…read more The interior is nice, clean, and has a cool, darker vibe, but I will say it feels more suited for a later meal or evening setting. If it's a beautiful day, I'd definitely recommend sitting outside instead. Still, the inside has a cozy, laid-back feel that works well. Shoutout to Qua, who was both the hostess and our server. She was welcoming, attentive, and handled everything smoothly, even as a few more parties came in while she was the only one serving at the time. One thing I really appreciated was that she let us know upfront what items were out of stock before we even looked at the menu. That level of transparency is huge and makes the experience so much better. My son ordered a slider with fries from the kids' menu. It comes with just one slider, so I ordered a second, definitely the right call. He enjoyed it, and the fries were cooked well, just a little on the salty side for our taste (ketchup helped balance that out). I had the shrimp tacos. It's packed and perfect portion for lunch. The shrimp, pineapple slaw, and chipotle mayo was a nice mix. The restaurant was clean (including the bathrooms). The location is also a plus, super close to the Art Museum, which makes it a great stop before or after visiting. Overall enjoyable, and I'd come back, especially to try more of the menu and the drinks.

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    Bourbon slider , Mac and cheese and unsweetened tea
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