Erica was such a lovely tender to have - greeted us with nothing but smiles and set us up with…read moredarts, a pool table, and was even kind enough to adjust a tv to play our desired game. If you're looking for a lively karaoke night out- come to the brick on a late weekend night. If playing pool, darts, with some good music and friendly company is your speed, it's a wonderful place to spend a weeknight evening. I tend to prefer to have the space to play darts with ample "wiggle room" (it's truly for everyone else's safety), so i came on an evening I could expect an open bar. As an old local who recently moved back- Becca was more than willing to chat with me about the area and give me further recommendations for the area, which is truly appreciated. Jalapeño mozzarella sticks came out quick and hot, exactly as expected.

"Bouncers" were absolutely a*sholes. I was looking for a lost phone and they told me I couldn't go…read moreback into the public bar!! Turns out the major a*shole ended up walking my phone to me in the parking lot bc it magically appeared. Totally unprofessional and beyond petty.

Lucci Blue's in Downtown Varina is a cozy, stylish spot with thoughtful décor. The menu offers a…read morenice variety of coffee, wine, beer and tasty food options. They only offer one beer on tap but if you head to the back there is a cooler with cans. I've tried the honey pear flatbread, baked brie, bruschetta and hot honey, crispy prosciutto flatbread and affogato with amaretto. They have a small retail space with wine and items available for purchase. This spot is a must visit.

I heard about this place yesterday morning and I was intrigued to where it is located since I'm…read morealways in this area. I thought there's only the bar and grill there. So while I was around, I decided to look for it and we found it. It looks big on the outside and when you go in the left side, your gaze will lock into this spot to your right and it will suddenly transport you to an Italian villa to park yourself on the couch. I wanted to do this but our eyes caught more, the walls, the other cozy table and chairs, the bar like set up to get your coffee, tea, refreshers, or simply eat there. Along the wall by the cashier, they offer to go treats, dark chocolate bars, beef jerky's, cheese bites, high end chips... the pastry display will soon be packed with other goodies that they get delivered. Right now, they have muffins, lemon bars. I also saw a deli meat since they will be serving charcuterie too. By the back door to the patio, they sell bottled drink of all sorts, some I've never seen. We bought a refresher and a chocolate bar that I thought were delicious. The chocolate is of high quality and will bring you satisfaction. The wine area, located to the right side can be closed off for private events or other events. They will offer wine tasting, bottle that you can purchase whether cold or room temp. Once the area is fully finished and stocked, this will be a beautiful spot. The bathrooms are gorgeous and spacious. You will need to check it out for yourself. Lastly, the owners are so nice. I've never met them before but she is the warmest being. She gave us a tour, explained to us how they operate and that soon she will be posting events located above the building where you can enter at the door with an awning 2a. Also, soon, if you are seating outside in the back, you can tap at the small window to order a drink. How convenient is that? Right now, please be patient as they still work out all the kinks to perfect their spot. It is a nice place to go while we wait for our children doing sports near by.

We celebrated my husband's birthday here this evening (Thursday) and were very pleasantly…read moresurprised! We were a group of 7 and had a big, round table in the open-air area. Beautiful setting! A perfect evening, weather-wise. We all loved our food selections (steamed mussels were perfect). No complaints on the very imaginative and yummy entrée selections. The drinks menu was fun and tasty! Dessert was delicious as well (creme Brule). Service was super friendly and efficient. We will definitely be back! Thank you for the lovely evening!

I visited Nightingale on a Thursday evening. The parking here is free and effortless, the staff…read moreprovided a warm and welcoming demeanor when I arrived. The ambiance here is lovely. Nice chic decor and a nice rooftop for cooler evenings. The patio has doors that remain open so the temperature inside was unbearable for me. Someone who does not have a good relationship with heat should not dine here in the heavy hot months. It was difficult to get cool. They don't serve anything in copper cups and there are not any frozen drink offerings. I ordered the crab dip. It was okay. Probably not the best option to go for here. I tried the focaccia which was very good. The Peruvian salmon was really good on the flavor. The rice was extremely overcooked (mushy) as if it had also been sitting. The carrots were pretty good. All of the food was lukewarm. I enjoyed the Queen's Park Swizzle as a refreshing and somewhat cold with plenty of ice. I recommend Nightingale if it's convenient for you. Nightingale is decent place for craft cocktails. I would not recommend on the food alone based on my experience.

Hailey was a beyond lovely server - attentive, kind, and beyond willing to give personal and…read morepopular recommendations. Food flavours were wonderful, it's a lovely place for someone looking for elevated flavor compared to your usual tavern/barfood. I got the Bacon Cheeseburger with a side of street corn at Haileys recommendation, and honestly had to resist the urge to order several more sides of the street corn alone. A lovely place for an afternoon meal outside, I'll be looking forward to my return and requesting Hailey!

Two of us came here for dinner. We were seated quickly and…read morea nice waitress came to take our drink order. We both got sweet tea and didn't have to wait for refills. I got fish and chips and he got buttermilk chicken sandwich with fries. He ate all his fries and sandwich and said it was good. Sandwich came out hot but not fries. Mine was a big disappointment. The fish was burned and the batter had no flavor at all. Even doused with lots of malt vinegar, salt and pepper, it was still barely edible ( I ate the inside). If I hadn't been so hungry I would have sent it back, but I had not eaten all day and was hangry. In the picture you can see one showing the burnt side and I turned the other one over to check the other side. There was a kale slaw type salad that was just ok. Had lots of onion in it which I don't prefer. The fries were not good at all. Limp, no flavor. I only ate two and gave up. We went to Publix and got a frozen pizza and went home and cooked it. The place is nice, clean from what I saw and our waitress was wonderful. This would be a 3.5 only because of the great service.

I came to Niche on a whim. I was having a bad day; a bad week really. Personal and…read moreprofessional-wise. I was just tired of shitty people and I wanted to go to a place that felt good. I just don't think I expected what I got. Upon entering, I was received by a small very warm and beautifully lit bar that simply felt special. I looked over the available wine and asked the gentleman at the corner seat if the seat next to him was taken. Little did I know that the gracious gentleman who kindly offered me the seat was none other than the proprietor of Niche, Mr. Ted Powell and that's when my night really started as Ted graciously regaled me with amazing stories between the pause on the songs played by the band. What a vibrant spirit this man has. If you go here, you have to meet Ted. From telling me about how he acquired the place, his daughter, Budstock, Maverick Rose Music Hour, and sharing details of each nights events at Niche, he made my first visit (just me myself and I) a beautiful one. He couldn't stop talking about how wonderful a mixologist Andy is. Don't get it twisted. This man is more than a bartender. He's a diplomatic mixologist who knows how to let patrons know, in the most respectful but boundary maintaining way, how to behave. I saw him in action and it was a beautiful thing to see him basically offer up a dose of kindness with a dash of "you better check yourself before you wreck yourself." If a place could be described by one word, Niche's word would be KINDNESS. I felt like I was taken care of. Thank you Ted and Andy for being so kind on my first visit and turning my night around. I look forward to future visits. This place is most definitely a must visit when in North Carolina!

Andy is such a pleasure to have!! For both those who adore wine and don't wanna drink it at all -…read moreandy works to find you something you'll adore. I truly love the comforting atmosphere, and have truly never felt anything but safe and welcome.

The mill is a nice place to chill at for work study etc. I go here for studying or doing school…read morehere and it's quite nice. The service is pretty fast which I like since fast service is nice. The food here is quite good here which I also like too. I myself personally go for two reasons aka school or music bingo every first Friday of the month when I can make it. All in all I like the mill and would suggest it.

Coffee was okay, it could have been the flavor I got. The oat milk had a strange texture not sure…read morewhy. The service was good, they were very nice and attentive. The place is really cute. Places to sit and chat and they also have a bar for later in the day. I would try it again but maybe a hot latte or a different flavor.

I decided to check out Harvey johns steakhouse in angier on Wednesday, and the service was amazing…read moreour server Amy was so kind and she got us everything we needed and she also made sure our cups never were empty. Brayden was amazing he was so attentive and got us everything we asked for. I got the crab stuffed shrimp as a appetizer and i will get it again it was so flavorful, for the main course me and my husband got the sirloin deal and it was amazing for the price and what we got. we defiently will be coming back every week. if your looking for a good steakhouse locally come to Harvey johns steakhouse.

My parents recently moved to the area, and one thing we all agree on is a love for a great steak…read more So when they heard about Harvey John's--and their $45 Tuesday prime rib special--they tried it and loved and brought me while I was visiting. We made a rookie mistake: no reservation. Day before Christmas Eve. The only table available was by the door, which, for us, is a hard no. It was already chilly outside, and sitting by the door means constant drafts, tense shoulders, and food cooling faster with every opening. Not ideal, especially when you're settling in for a proper steak dinner. To their credit, the hostess tried everything--even showing us the reservation layout for the evening. The owner came over personally, and in the end, our options were simple: take the door table or come back at 7:30 pm when more tables would open. We were hungry, but we chose comfort over impatience. My dad left his number just in case a table opened sooner. We went home, had light snacks, and--surprise--got a call at 6:55 pm. Not only was a table available, it was a booth. That alone told me everything I needed to know about how they run this place. Stellar Client Care. When we returned, the owner John Linderman,met us at the door--warm, apologetic, and genuinely appreciative that we came back. The entire staff operates like a well-oiled team, with hospitality that feels intentional rather than performative. It's been a good while since I experienced an owner manager stop by every table to check in. A gesture from better dining times. Now, the food. We ordered: * Stuffed Shrimp with crab meat * Sausage bombs * Prime rib * A tomahawk ribeye to split I don't know if Harvey John's is officially farm-to-table, but the steak tasted incredibly clean--like actual beef. As a native New Yorker living in Los Angeles, I've eaten at many top-tier steakhouses--BOA, Ruth's Chris, Musso & Frank, Nick & Stef's, Steak 48--and I can confidently say this tomahawk was more flavorful and tasted fresher than all of them. Who knew a small-town North Carolina steakhouse would deliver a truly high-end experience? I'm no chef, but I do have a refined palate, and this meal was memorable. Honestly? If Michelin ever looks this way, they should take note. It's comforting to know you can leave one of the biggest food cities in the world and still find a steakhouse worthy of becoming a new regular favorite. Pro tip: Make a reservation--just to be safe. Cheers to Harvey John's.

We love to Switch Craft! Not only do they have great beer selections, but they have GLUTEN FREE…read moreBEER! It has been years since I have been able to drink beer in a bar, and now this is my new favorite place. Thank you for remembering the GF population and having such a welcoming environment. This place is the best...just don't order the Chicken Cacciatore.

Such a great place for a quick drink or to settle in and watch a game. Would be perfect for…read moreimpromptu parties with all the outside tables! The owners are fabulous!

Have visited this location several times in past. It's a solid standby when you can't seem to agree…read morewhere else to go. They have expanded over the years and always seem to have a place to sit. There is a bar which is always pretty full. Plenty of monitors around to catch your game, even in dining area. We had a group of 6 and was seated immediately and took care of by Sarrah. We ordered sodas and waters except me, PBR. Elected to start with Nachos as an app. It was ok but seem to be missing a little more cheese. The food order was Fish & Chips, Beef Sliders, Reuben Sandwich, Pimento Bacon Burger and basket of Sweet Potato Fries. Everything came out at once and was medium hot. Sarrah stayed ontop of drink refills and checked in regularly. I do say wish there was a little more pimento cheese on burger, hardly tasted it. Sorry for no pics, too much talking with family. Will be back in future.

This place was great. Was hungry on a late tuesday night and craving some wings and decided to…read moreplace an order here and was pleasantly surprised. We got 18 wings which you can choose 3 sauces for- we chose honey bbq, awesome sauce, and gold rush. We also got a plate of fried shrimp that came with two sides and we chose a side caesar and fries. For apps we got the shrimp and grits fritters. The total was around $55 for all of these items which was good. The shrimp and grits fritters were so good. This was a unique menu item that i've never had anywhere before and each bite was creamy and had a piece of shrimp in it. The fried shrimp was crispy and seasoned great. The side caesar doesn't look like much, but I tossed it in the dressing the next day and had it with some chicken and it was great. It was also a big portion for a side. The fries were perfect as well. The wings were cooked great. We loved the gold rush and honey bbq the most. The only thing I wish was that it was a bit more saucier. I would definitely come back again and it was a great late night find. We called the order in and it was ready within 15 minutes and perfectly warm.

Well, food is a general term. How was it, same. Service was…read moregreat, people were great. Sat at the bar and had lunch on the way home. I can only address what I had. The lunch fish n chips was hot, big, and delicious. Might have needdd a bit of salt, but that's what the malt vinegar is for. Mushy peas, great. Loved them. Not a totes fan of the potato wedges served with fish, but kept coming back dipping in there tartar sauce. All in all, add the mezcal margarita, good lunch. Bartender, fyi, was perfect.

Food was pretty good overall…read more Waitress was amazing. Issue was... We had 5 tables being serviced in the whole place at 2 pm, so it was slow. And yet, it took 37 minutes to get our entrees after ordering. What was the kitchen doing? Atmosphere was strange and it was loud in there. Voices from across the room could be heard. Weird vibes.