My friend and I came here on a weekday when she was visiting from out of town. It was very empty…read morefor that reason, so we were able to be served right away. They have a great selection of beers if you're a craft beer person. I used to come here frequently in the past and not much has changed (in a good way). It's a good easy going spot where you can have a few beers with friends. They have a nice outdoor patio area as well so it's a good one to check out when the weather is nice! They have taps, a stocked fridge, and a large bottle / can selection to choose from. It's also a good place to stop in if you're looking for a case to take home or to a party, for example.

Great beer selection for challenging to find beers from out of state. Staff is great &…read moreknowledgeable. And Monday discounts are a bonus!

Although the food was lacking (no hot food available), the service was outstanding. Adrian was…read moregreat! He was super helpful in suggesting drinks.

Holy cow is this terrible. We sat down at 630pm on a weeknight. At least 2 servers circling but…read morecan't get their attention. It's an airport. Patrons literally have places to go. 20 minutes later and we finally get to order. Out of the beer we picked. Food menu is already limited to premade salads and sandwiches. There is 1 salad left. Out of many sandwiches. We place our order. And now that sandwich is unavailable. Takes another 10 minutes to bring out a pre-made sandwich. It's an airport restaurant. I'm not expecting gourmet cuisine but this was just ridiculous.

I love Crawford's food, so I was thrilled to find it at RDU. After a long stretch of travel, I…read morewasn't feeling my best and had a very long wait before my next flight. Crawford's became the perfect place to rest, recharge, and enjoy a great meal. Andrew took exceptional care of me. His genuine hospitality, attentiveness, and ability to strike that perfect balance between checking in and giving me space made all the difference. He helped me relax, enjoy my food, and get back on my feet before the next leg of my journey. A+ service from Andrew and a wonderful experience overall. Thank you!

This place has been consistently packed every time I come to RDU Airport. I finally discovered a…read morebreak in the pattern and got in to eat here. My review may not be your experience and it's entirely based off what I ordered and cost. There's no bang for your buck here. The plus: - Music was good (Gwen Stefani "Sweet Escape" had me vibing) - Atmosphere near the bar is perfect for feeling like you're not in an airport - Server was quick and efficient (tipped him well - Food was hot - Loves the pickled okra that came with my meal The minus: - Pricing is steep for handhelds and entrees - My fish filet handheld was filling but not $28 filling (it was small) - Fresh but lacked flavor - No place to plug in for charging My handheld might have honestly cost them $4 total (with fries). And it was small and lacked flavor. I know, I know ... it's the airport. Just not what I had expected. Still, decent atmosphere if that's what you're looking for.

Always busy, it is great their staff is very efficient in getting the line down. We did not eat the…read morefood truck that was there but I heard it was good. We went for the concert series and the sound quality was great? And there is quite a lot of seating! Will be back!

This place is great in so many ways! I was here in the spring, and we sat in the outdoor garden…read morearea. This has tables with umbrellas, a play area, and a disc golf area, as well as fire pits. The menu has a huge draft selection as well as coolers full of canned and bottled libations. The cashier was friendly and efficient, but not particularly helpful. While they don't have food, there are several places in the same shopping center that have take-out options, and it's fast and easy to have something quick to pick up.

We came here on a Thursday for a late lunch. I do not recommend the burger melt. Despite it having…read moremelted cheese and caramelized onions, it had no taste. I thought beef had a naturally salty taste but there was nothing. The buffalo chicken sandwich was decent. I think the buffalo sauce and Cole slaw saved it because the chicken didn't have much of a taste either. I ordered fries originally but they delivered potatoes to me. The server that delivered the food quickly put in an order for fries to fix the first servers error and I'm glad he did. The fries saved the meal. They were cooked perfectly and hot. I'd come back here for the fries for sure. After we got our food, the servers just forgot about us and another customer that had been there for about the same amount of time that we had. We were in the restaurant another 15 minutes trying to get the attention of a server to come give us our check. The original server never came back even though we could see him at a register near the kitchen. The new server had to ask us what our order was and ring us out under her name because our original server was doing something else nearby and not being helpful to us.

Several friends in a meetup group met here for lunch on a random Tuesday. We had some drinks and…read morechatted, and then ordered lunch. The waitress was great about bringing us everything we needed. I ordered the salmon filet on greens with sweet potato cakes. The salmon was great - perfectly cooked, and the greens seemed fresh, but the whole dish was doused in a sweet maple syrup sauce, which rendered the sweet potato cakes so soaked that I couldn't choke them down. I left most of the greens as well, since the maple syrup didn't really go with a salad. The fish was fine, as I could salt it a bit and have serve as a foil to the sauce. Everyone else seemed to enjoy their food. The Rueben looked amazing. So, the moral of the story is, when you go to a bar, don't try to eat healthy! Get the bar food.

It's been a while since I had Lonerider's beer and at one point it slipped my mind to write a…read morereview about it but then I realized there was still a review I haven't posted yet for the brewery and decided to rectify that oversight. We had three different beers from this brewery, one in which appears to be no longer in production. The discontinued one was a pale ale by the name of Peacemaker. It was refreshing and enjoyable to have. Flavor features with this beer are that typically seen with a pale ale which are hoppy, malty and sweet. The beer is very light bodied which is nice and very smooth. Unfortunate that it's out of production. The other two beers we had are still being made. One was Shotgun Betty which is a Hefeweizen. Not bad but sometimes I struggle with Hefes and the strong banana clove flavor which was the case here. It was good that it was light bodied like most Hefes are and smooth also. The final beer was the Sweet Josie Brown Ale which I think was my favorite. The sweet, malty and coffee flavors are very enjoyable and like the prior two beers a nice smooth body to this fine dark beer. I am glad I recalled this brewery experience as I felt it was important to post the beers we had and what we thought of them!

This is a hidden gem for Durham! Although it's not a new brewery (the first one is in Raleigh),…read moreit's new to Durham. It is tucked away and behind a restaurant. They have a large beer and mixed drinks offering. The service is top notch. When I went there with a friend, I asked about sitting outside and the GM lit a fire for us. She was super welcoming and accommodating! Thanks for a great evening!

Mixed feelings about our recent Wednesday dinner experience. Grateful that they are open in…read moreterminal 2. Grateful for nice wine choices. Food decent, but the service was definitely unorganized. I got my tasty Biltmore Chardonnay and water quickly while Husband waited forever for a Diet Coke and for us to order. I was about to start chugging and move on when she finally came to take our order and we still had to ask for his drink. A small sorry I forgot would have gone a long way instead of an "it's coming". Food when it made it out was decent. Wings were supposedly smoked. Fried is more like it, but finger lickin' good bbq sauce. An appetizer portion was a perfectly fine dinner for me. Husband's all American burger was fine, and his fries were very good. Don't wait to ask for the check if you need to get moving. We asked just in the nick of time!

For airport dining this is a decent place to stop. They had a fairly extensive beer and wine list…read more For wine they have three different sizes available. Pedro was our sever and he was great. He was super friendly and most importantly for an airport restaurant efficient. The manager was also walking around making sure everyone was doing okay. They clearly care about service here! We quickly put in our order and had everything out pretty fast. We got the sun dried tomato flatbread. It was okay, the flavors were pretty muted. The table next to us got the sweet tea glazed brussel sprouts and those things looked delicious. I would definitely give those a try next time.

I met a friend who had meetings on World Trade Boulevard near RDU. I suggested The Goat based on…read moreYelp reviews and because it was convenient to her meetings and Interstate 40 since she lives in the Charlotte area and was driving home that evening. Vickie was already there when I arrived and had ordered the Queso Skillet. It was a great way to start the meal. The sausage gave it a nice flavor and paired well with the queso. Although The Goat has a full bar, we both opted for soft drinks. I had a club soda with cranberry juice, which was mixed well and refreshing. After enjoying the sausage in the Queso Skillet, I ordered the Nonna Tavern Pizza with Italian sausage, caramelized onions, banana peppers, and basil marinara. Whatever blend of cheeses was used, the pizza was delicious. I also had a side house salad with apple vinaigrette, which was very tasty. Vickie ordered the grilled salmon and said it was quite good. The service was very good, and the space has a modern industrial tavern feel with upscale farmhouse and brewery-inspired design elements. It feels casual and comfortable while being more polished than a typical sports bar. One feature that sets The Goat apart is its coffee-and-breakfast concept. The coffee, breakfast, and work area is separated from the main restaurant and resembles the kind of modern, uncluttered coffeehouse you might find in a contemporary hotel or airport lounge. It creates a welcoming space for morning coffee, breakfast, or remote work before the lunch and dinner crowds arrive. After my visit, I learned that The Goat is operated by LC Hospitality, an Ohio-based company that has expanded the concept to several states. The Brier Creek location is one of multiple Goat locations, giving it the feel of a locally focused establishment while benefiting from a larger hospitality organization. Overall, this was a good experience. The food was enjoyable, the atmosphere was inviting, and the prices were reasonable. The combination of restaurant, tavern, coffeehouse, and social gathering space makes for a unique dining environment in the Brier Creek area.

3.5 rounded up to a 4 because the restaurant ran out of items needed for a dish I ordered and for…read moreother dishes I wanted to order. Otherwise, a great casual place to have a drink, eat a nice salad, or grab a coffee and breakfast order. I like the atmosphere and, in spite of the missing ingredients, my Harvest salad was delicious and the service was good.