After moving to the west coast, I've missed the food on the east coast/South so much! I went on a…read morework dinner while in town for training and this was the perfect first place to stop and grab food during my trip! Since it was a Monday night I was not expecting the restaurant to be busy and it wasn't. Plenty of open parking, no wait at all, and quick to be served. I ordered the smoked brisket which came on top of burnt end hash, collard greens, and topped with a bbq sauce/gravy. The brisket was so tender and a really thick cut. I typically like leaner cuts of meat and the meat was perfect, not too much fat. The sauce also complimented really nicely. The burnt end hash was also really good. The potatoes were tender and soaked up some of the juices from the greens and sauce. The greens were cooked perfectly. Not too soft and still had some crunch to them. They had a lot of flavor and had a touch of sweetness. I would get a bowl of them to eat on its own for sure. My coworker got the pork chop with mashed sweet potatoes and green beans which she said was really good. Her plate was vibrant in color from the vegetables and the pork chop looked well prepared. For dessert we shared the banana bread pudding with strawberry ice cream. The bread budding came out warm which was perfect to go with the ice cream which tasted homemade. I'm a sucker for anything strawberry though. The bread pudding had slices of banana throughout and held together well when eaten with the ice cream. Service throughout the evening was good. We were checked on and brought refills without having to flag down the waiter. Overall it was a great experience. I know I'll be back to RDU at some point so I'll be sure to come back.

The food was very good today. I had the the House burger, MR, which I always worry about because…read morein general they are always overcooked. Then its the whole bit about sending it back and the awesome movie "Waiting", so you get extra sauce, lol. Or conversely, you order lower than you wanted to and it walks onto your plate. This was a perfect medium rare, no extra sauce needed. Felt like I wanted the FF instead of chips, so I got them with a side of ranch and hot buffalo (my dealio). The fries were hot and Crispy, and everything on my end was good. The only negative was that they were out of my favorite draft, "Maine Lunch", but it is very popular, and used to be only found in Maine or Massachusetts, so that's a pass. My mate got the crab cakes which looked good, and I had a little bite, and pretty tasty for being out of the Chesapeake area. The place is always clean and comfortable, not to light, not too dark. Sat at the bar which has plenty of bar tables as well, so it works if you dart in for lunch, which gets pretty busy for a party of over 2. The staff and management always greet you and seem pretty happy. They check back often, which is a requisite for me. Nice lunch.

Such great food! Reservations are required…read more It can be a tight fit but the set up is great. The service can take a little time but that is because everything is made to order and soooo worth it!

Gocciolina has been on my list to try for a while and I was not impressed. We started off with…read moredrinks and they were good, a beer followed by an uptown spritz for me and the paper plane cocktail for my husband. For food we started off with two complimentary bread sticks then the cheese with local honey and toasted pistachios, crispy fried eggplant and butter lettuce salad. For our entrees it was the spaghetti carbonara for me and the pork cheek agnolotti (a chalkboard special) for him. The chalkboard specials change daily so make sure you check out their menu. Overall, the food was just okay. The salad was lettuce with olive oil and balsamic vinegar drizzled on it and the other food selections were just okay.

The Brussels sprouts were excellent, and the truffle fries were just as good. The sprouts were…read moreespecially memorable with their combination of preserved lemon vinaigrette, fried leeks, bacon, and a sweet/spicy aïoli--an unexpected mix of flavors that worked beautifully together. The ambiance felt fresh and inviting, which I appreciated--especially because there were no lingering bar or leftover food odors that sometimes affect restaurant spaces. The staff was welcoming and pleasant, offering friendly interaction while also giving guests the space to relax and enjoy their meal. It made for a very comfortable, quiet Friday afternoon experience. I could have lingered longer. Overall, a delicious meal and a place I'd happily return to.

Overpriced. Ordered burger medium and came out well done. The Coca was just arugula to the max…read more Portion sizes small, you will be hungry afterwards.

A staple of the triangle area. I like taking guests/newcomers of the area here. The food--classic…read moreNew England/American fare--is consistently solid: not necessarily a "wow" experience, but always satisfying and reasonably priced for the portion sizes. The service is reliably good, and I especially appreciate the community atmosphere. It's the kind of place where you regularly see families gathering and large groups celebrating together. The cakes are the best - and one of the flavors I associate most with the area and my early days after moving here, very nostalgic! My personal favorite is the strawberry shortcake, which I find myself coming back for often!

I've been here 3 times, and they never disappoint. I had the salmon this time and a slice of…read morestrawberry chocolate cake, both delicious. The prices are very reasonable (compared to Long Island prices). I will definitely return when I'm in town. Thank you.

This place is always solid. I live so close and we come here so often that sometimes I don't…read moreremember how nice it is to have a good restaurant next to home. I've never had anything bad here. All of the salads are huge and delicious. All of the fried fish is amazing. The FRIED MUSHROOMS are like molten lava but amazingly delectable. The only thing I've ever had here that I didn't find amazing was a cheeseburger and that may be because we had it to go. The bar is great and sells decent priced cocktails. $10 martinis woo! LOL The prices are good and the waitstaff is usually excellent, as are the bartenders.

This is a lovely place to come. It's casual, but the food is very good. I don't think you can go…read morewrong ring with what you order. Everything I've tasted so far has been very good! The service is friendly and fast. They bring out drinks and refills quickly. The place is like a seafood restaurant for lost in the piedmont. Lots of random seafood things hanging on the walls or from the ceiling. I only have minor critiques about the food. This is really me nitpicking, but I do notice it. I make better grits than they do. Their grits tend to be under seasoned, but the grits absorb other flavors which helps. The pasta is overcooked and a little on the mushy side. Everything else law is spot on though!!

Excellent meal at this trendy spot overlooking DBAP. This is a second visit. Service now well…read moreoiled and it was a solid experience. Reservations honored to the minute. Sat on the outdoor patio; great scenery. Luckily it was a little overcast because in the bright sun it would have been too hot to enjoy. Our server, Sarah, did a great job. She described the drink and food menu in detail and pointed out great recommendations. Charming, funny, efficient and professional. Thank you! Pro tip - if they have branzino on the menu, order it. Sarah does a great job de-boning tableside. I'm disappointed that I didn't order it this time, so had to watch another table's presentation. It looked and smelled great! I ordered octopus a la plancha, a small plate. This is an octopus arm prepared perfectly - firm but not tough, grilled just right. It's served under fennel salad crispy fingerling potatoes and sauced with citrus vinaigrette. The tart vinaigrette is the foil for the earthy potatoes and octopus. Delicious. Crab cakes are huge. All crab - no filler - and seasoned to perfection, pan fried to golden brown. Prawns over polenta also fantastic. Prawns are huge (and 5 of them!), served with an array of veggies atop creamy polenta. Shrimp and grits on steroids! Herby spring rissoto is a great vegetarian choice. Creamy rissoto in a green pea puree is topped with veggies and a dollop of burrata. Excellent! Shout out to the corn ribs appetizer. Ears of corn are quartered long ways and prepared Mexican street corn style.

I didn't like nor dislike this place. The views were great so was the ambiance but I feel like the…read moremenu is pretty small for brunch. I just didn't like a lot of the options I thought they would have some interning things and then some obscure but it just wasn't really my palette :/ The service was good though they were accurate and quick. I got a bacon egg and cheese sandwich (comes on French toast) it was just okay the bacon made up for most of it tbh. Now I really loved the ambiance, visuals, and space overall so I won't knock it all the way and I'd love to go back for dinner to compare and see!

Burger was juicy and tasty. The tots were crispy the way I like them. The bartender was friendly…read moreand very accommodating. I was there for a late lunch.

I had the defibrillator burger on my visit here and wow.....I finished the burger and the fries…read morewith a cold PBR and it was all delicious and very filling! That's a lot of food! Great service and the food is amazing. Will definitely be back here again!

Today I went to firebirds with my friend and we were amazed by the service!!…read moreOur server Jai was wonderful and so lovely with her conversation and I would definitely sit in her section again. We ordered the filet deal and it tasted perfect, the loaded baked potato went perfectly with my steak, my compliments to the chef and our server!

I have no idea Why this Firebirds location is sometimes rated lower than a 5! We have stopped here…read moreseveral times including last evening (6th) and sidled up to the bar. As always the bartenders were spot on and personable as well as willing to help on the menu selections. Drinks (A Manhattan and A Dirty Martini) professionally prepared and presented. Went with then Summer Special Peach Pork Chop and Mac. Look at the picture! Chop was 1st Class and perfectly delicious. The Mrs really is a fan of their Smoked Wings and as usual didn't disappoint. Large and meaty with just the right smoke. We even "dared" a small Caesar Salad in these trying lettuce times. Confident Firebirds was prepping properly in the back. Next time at Southpoint give this location a try!