Stopped by Oak City Brewing Company on a recent trip to Knightdale. When you arrive there is plenty…read moreof parking available on the street. When you walk up you'll be greeted by an old house now turned brewery. The brewery itself has a fun vibe inside the house and the beer is excellent. There is also plenty of seating outside of the brewery. I ordered the hazier than a Georgia pine (New England ipa) which was perfectly balanced and smooth. My partner ordered the weathervane wheat blueberry which was fantastic and had a good balanced fruit flavor. Overall this brewery has great beer and chill vibes. Definitely check it out if you are in the Knightdale area.

Got to stop in at this sweet little brewery while I was recently enjoying some BBQ in the area. And…read morewhat better way to wash down some brisket and pulled pork than with a cold pint on the way home? This adorbs little spot is in a renovated old house right on the main street of charming Knightdale. I was there on a quiet weekday afternoon, and enjoyed a glass of tasty seltzer while my friend tried one of their IPAs. They have both their own brews as well as several guest taps. The place is clean and bright, and they have a nice-sized beer garden out back as well. What really set them apart was the service, though. From the beertender to the friendy folks at the bar, I left feeling like I'd made a few new friends in North Carolina!

Stopped by for a quick app & drink after a work trip. Good food and service. Restaurant was really…read moreunique. I'd go back!

Came here for dinner recently and enjoyed myself…read more Service was solid throughout my meal. The beer selection was pretty darn good, with a lot of Belgian options (yay). I grabbed the Big Dipper roast beef sandwich for my entree and it was prepared quickly and was very tasty! Everything was priced reasonably well. Not sure what else to add, but if you're into drinking beer and eating decent bar food, I think Flying Saucer will hit the mark.

Despite driving by this place often, I have somehow never stopped in. That all changed when my…read morefriends and I grabbed some pretzels at Crofton's and had girl lunch at Riparians. Riparian is a uniquely decorated bottle shop. It also has plants, ice cream, and wares. It is super cute and very chill. They allowed us to munch on our pretzels and we grabbed a bottle of champagne to share. The employee was helpful and engaging. I would definitely come back here to enjoy another pretzel and bottle of champagne.

A retail store, bar, and community space…read more This unique, yet somewhat isolated watering hole is a real neighborhood gem. What feels like something of an old service station or retail spot has been transformed into an open and bright, yet comfortable place to sip and sit. Beer wine and everything fine can be found here, including some very friendly folks. Sit inside or outside on the secluded patio, maybe take in a game of corn hole or two. Either way it's an enjoyable stay. Cheers!

The restaurant has a shared parking lot in front of the business. There is plenty of seating inside…read moreand outside of the business. The restaurant also has a bar inside. I was greeted right away once I came in. Our server was pleasant and attentive. We were given complimentary chips and salsa after we were seated. The chips were seasoned and tasted good. I ordered a chorizo bowl that consisted of cheese, lettuce, pico, corn, rice, and beans. It was served hot, was fresh, and flavorful. I enjoyed the bowl. I would come back and try other menu items.

This place was nice! The waitress was kind, attentive, and helpful. She served us with a smile on…read moreher face and made us feel welcome. The food was delicious; I ordered birria quesadillas and thoroughly enjoyed them. No dessert was tried, but it's definitely on my mom for next time. The Mango Chamoy cocktail was also up to par! I recommend you stop by for some good food if in the area :)

Nice bar! We went there for October fest. The flyer said 12…read morepm - 11 pm. Games, prizes and food. We got there at 4 pm - place was decorated great -festivities posted on the door stating at 6 pm- oh well! We had a beer- looking around the bar there were people and families playing board games- plenty of games on the wall for you to use. Plenty of seating inside and out. Our bartender was very nice, friendly and helpful. Drink Specials were priced out well.

Very slow night, heavy rains keeping people inside, but we had to come check it out after a meh…read moremeal for dinner tonight. Very cool people and cool place. Awesome to have a place like this with good beer and cool bartenders near the house. Literally at the base of a bunch of apartments. So cool. Would go back anytime

So happy that this place is a new go-to place in Wendell to get together with friends. Ambiance and…read moreservice couldn't be better.

Tucked neatly on the corner like it's been waiting just for you, this small bar is where time slows…read moredown and the wood tones glow like an old story retold every night. The bar top has seen its share of secrets, laughter, and spilled pints -- all part of its charm. The brown chairs are so comfortable you'll forget you came for "just one," and the tables seem to lean in, inviting good company and even better conversation. Their beer selection is serious -- shelves stacked with local legends, cult favorites, and unexpected discoveries to take home or sip on-site. Step outside and you'll find a few sun-kissed seats where the breeze mingles with the low hum of laughter and clinking glasses. It's unpretentious, a little quirky, and proudly yours to discover -- the kind of place that feels like home by the second drink. Behind the bar stands the magician of the room -- fast hands, sharp instincts, and a touch of theater in every pour. Whether it's a classic, like an Old Fashioned, done perfectly, or something you didn't know you wanted, they craft it with speed and soul. A little charm, a little chaos, and a lot of balance -- just like a great drink should be. Cheers!

Wow, I was so surprised after trying Brewery Bhavana when we first moved here. When you arrive…read moreparking can be difficult in this area as the restaurant backs up to Moore Square. I'd recommend parking a few blocks away and walking if you are unable to find parking nearby. Walking into the restaurant you'll be transported to a modern brewery, bookstore, and flower shop. It feels chic, Belgian inspired, and upscale. To start I ordered a Vase IPA which was excellent. I then switched to cocktails and ordered the Black Sesame Old Fashioned (bourbon, black sesame, black walnut bitters), the Dionysus (pinot noir, raspberry lemon shrub, chambord, amaretto, lemon, rhubarb bitters), and an aviation (hendricks, luxardo, creme de violette, lemon). By far the Black Sesame Old Fashioned was my favorite and what a nice touch with cracker on top of the dish. For food we ordered the Gai Lan (Stir-fried Chinese broccoli with garlic and oyster sauce), the Peking Duck (Whole, barbecued, free-range duck served with steamed bao buns, cucumber, scallions, and hoisin-honey sauce), Sweet Soy Chicken (Scallions, bell peppers, and caramelized in our ginger soy sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Lo Mein Noodles (Stir-fried noodles with julienned shiitake mushrooms, choy sum greens, soy sauce, and shrimp), seafood dumplings (Lobster, shrimp, and scallop dumplings served in garlic and black mushroom sauce with fried Youtiao doughnuts), Chicken Curry Bao (Steamed buns filled with spicy yellow chicken and vegetable curry), the Beef with Longhorn Peopers (Sautéed beef, ginger, and longhorn peppers with Shaoxing wine sauce. Served with jasmine rice), the Xiao Long Bao (Steamed crab and ground pork soup dumplings), Nasi Goreng Crab Fried Rice (Traditional Indonesian Chinese fried rice with blue crab meat, Nam Pla fish sauce, house made Nasi Goreng sauce, served in an egg crêpe), and the General Tso's Chicken (Crunchy, sweet, and tangy, Bhavana's General Tso comes with your choice of chicken or tofu tossed in our house-made General sauce and topped with sesame seeds. Served with jasmine rice). By far our favorite food items were the seafood dumplings (excellent flavor, Chinese donuts were so good, along with the flavor from the broth), and the shrimp lo mein noodles (cooked perfectly and the sauce was perfectly distributed). Definitely check out brewery bhavana if you are looking for excellent Chinese food in the Raleigh area. This is by far one of my favorite restaurants in the area.

Wow! This was one of the best meals I've ever had! My husband dined here several years ago, and…read moreevery time Raleigh comes up in conversation, he hyped this local gem up to me and said it was a must-visit whenever we had the chance. Well, I finally got to try Brewery Bhavana and it was indeed incredible. Definitely worth the hype. We met my coworker and her partner here for dinner, and I was grateful we had a reservation because this spot was poppin' on a Monday night! The dining room is huge, but the decor breaks things up a bit and makes your meal feel intimate. Everything is shareable, so I highly recommend visiting with fellow foodies who want to try a little bit of everything. Honestly the entire menu sounded amazing, and it was hard to choose! Thankfully our servers provided some excellent recommendations. The Pork Bao was probably my favorite bite of the night, and may very well have been the best Bao I've ever had. The Lap Cheung Fried Rice was also delicious, and I'm usually not a fried rice person! Also worth mentioning is the Lo Mein, which we ordered with chicken. We didn't stay for dessert, but all of their sweet offerings sounded incredible as well. I did try one of the beers they brew on-site, the Sow. It was light and sippable, and I appreciate their diverse beer and cocktail offerings. I can't wait to visit Raleigh again because this will be my first stop!

First trip to Falls Local recently. We came in after the lunch rush and before dinner...perfect…read moretime. We were greeted by a friendly waiter who was also manning the bar. Although there were only a few patrons, it seemed like a bit too much for one person to handle, but he did so with grace. Same with the cook...he was solo, so it seemed like a lot to manage, but the food turnaround time was good. I ordered a specialty cocktail that was really good...lemon pepper chicken wings that were DELICIOUS...a smash burger and fries (burger was only so-so, but thy fries were good!)...and finished with fried oreos served with melted chocolate for dessert that were absolutely SCRUMPTIOUS. I highly recommend Falls Local for their prime location, great service, delicious menu offerings, and overall great vibe. Can't wait to go back!

The service was good and food came fast. Drink was not good mojito was all lime and I sent it back…read more Nice place to hang or grab a quick bite to eat. American food simple menu.