First Watch

Great food and service. Highly recommend it. Nice atmosphere we enjoyed our family time there.read more

Great, relaxing atmosphere with low-lighting. Very elevated delights on the food menu. I took my…read moreMom here for the first time and we shared everything. We tried... - golden beet salad - Brussel sprouts - GF friendly flatbread - crab cake - salmon All were very good, well cooked by chef with fresh-tasting ingredients.

Caramelized Grilled Sea Scallops served with broccolini and mascarpone risotto.

Cedar Plank-roasted Salmon with seasonal vegetables, marble potatoes and dill-mustard sauce

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Seasons 52 has a wide selection of varietals on our wine menu

Quinn's

3.5(2 reviews)

•$$$

This sports bar on the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree property is open and doing business now. It is…read morepretty much what you would expect for a hotel based bar. Prices were a bit high but the food and drinks were good for bar fare (I had chicken tenders, homemade chips, and a John Daly drink, was good) and service was good as well. A group of us came back later in the night, again had good service and drinks, but they did last call at 1230a on a Saturday night. I thought this out of the ordinary when they had many paying customers still left throughout the bar and ready to give them business. I am afraid it cost them a star in my book. Overall though, a good hangout if you are at the hotel, if you want to pay for the convenience factor.

Caesar salad was good, buffalo wings were good, draft beer was ice cold. 10 wings and a big caesar…read moreand 3 draft Bud Lights were $36. Not bad at all for hotel sports bar. Wouldn't go out of the way for it but it is a good option in corridor that doesn't have many sports bar options.

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Crabtree Ale House

4.0(115 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Outdoor seating

First off, I did not know this place was in the mall lol. Shoutout to Google! But I'm glad we still…read morewent because the experience was wonderful! Our waitress was super friendly & kept calling me love it was a Friday afternoon so it was not crowded at all. We were seated right away & the food came out quick. We ordered food based off recommendations on yelp. The buffalo wings were great. I could tell they were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Since we already had chicken, I decided to get the beef cheesesteak wrap. Great decision because it was fireeeeee. So fresh, so good. I only ate half because it was a great portion. The fries that came with it were delicious, crunchy and fresh. Both of the pizzas were very cheesy and tasty. I thought it was going to be a personal pizza but they were huge and enough for the table. Overall great experience and will go back for that wrap if I'm ever in Raleigh again!

Great food and beer. Really liked the baked potato. Service was a little slow. Would recommend they…read morewipe the menus down.

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Village Tavern

Took my parents to a celebratory dinner last night and had the BEST night. Our server, Sierra, was…read moreso sweet and accommodating. After telling her our preferences, she recommended the short ribs and shrimp Hemingway (DELICIOUS), and my dad is still talking about how good the short ribs were today. Great food, better service, can't wait to go back!

Amazing service. We were seated right away. Server "Alex" was very attentive…read more Plenty of drink options available. Very casual ambiance. A great spot for groups and couples. My wagyu steak was perfectly cooked. A perfect dinner spot if ever in Raleigh.

Village Tavern...dining area. Busy, but well managed!

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Fantastic Bacon-Wrapped Scallops

Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar

4.1(981 reviews)

1.1 mi

This is one of my favorite places to meet friends! I love their fish tacos and the fact that I can…read moreget their fried green tomatoes as a side!! I decided to branch out and try the Parisian Grilled Cheese -- Brie, ham, and raspberry preserves-- and it too me right back to my favorite cafe in Ireland! The tomato soup, a must with grilled cheese, was bright and fresh, fragrant with basil! Definitely check out the test kitchen menu-- there are always fun new dishes and every bite is delicious! I'm usually with a group of 4 and more, and the service is always prompt and friendly!

Ate here recently with a family member. We started off with the fried green tomatoes. I'm not…read moregenerally a fan of this dish, but these were the best I've had: solid (though not hard) tomato slices, well-fried, covered in feta bits, with an interesting dip. We followed by sharing three entrees: 1) the Wisconsin grilled cheese sandwich (swap sourdough for wheat bread): good basic grilled cheese, the apple slices were thin and not super crispy, I didn't think they added more than a smidgen of flavor, 2) shrimp and grits: not as cheesy as many, with a little kick to the shrimp, and 3) classic mac & cheese. Classic, but also basic: next time I'll go for something more interesting. We finished off with the banana pudding, which was disappointing: many slices of hard, flavorless fruit. We split on the whipped topping: I thought it was good, fam said it tasted like Cool Whip. Service was good, server asked if I wanted a refill when I started getting low.

Bar area seating

Fried Green Tomatoes

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Front entryway area

The Oak - Raleigh

4.2(573 reviews)

2.8 mi

•$$$

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.

Met my girlfriend here for brunch yesterday. It's in the cutest residential shopping area. Lots of…read moreparking and easy to access. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The vibe was warm and woody like you expect from a place called the oak. We did make a reservation just in case they were busy. We were seated in the bar area so the bar tender was also our server. He was kind, super attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu and drink offerings. We ordered pomegranate mimosas. They were a delicious and refreshing addition to our girl time!! I ordered their new Salmon BLT and my friend ordered the Meat Lovers Omlette that was served with gouda grits. The salmon blt lived up to my expectations. It was light but filling and super flavorful. The star is the red onion and dill aioli. My only complaint is the bread. It's tasty bread, it's just not sturdy enough fpr all of the sandwich ingredients. I would have appreciated if it were something thicker or served as an open faced sandwich. The sweet potato fries were fresh and crispy. The fresh pepper sprinkle on them gave them a new dynamic for me. My friend enjoyed the meat lovers omelet and she let me taste the gouda grits. OMG talk about flavor. I'm going back just for those damn grits!! I like very textured grits and these were that on top of perfectly seasoned and cheesed! Geeze!!!!!!!!!! Besides their massive wall of spirits, another component that i appreciated was their inclusive restroom offerings. The door signs are genius! This place looks like it's also great in the evening and late night. They certainly earned a customer in me! Can't wait to go back for more grits!!!!

Inside

Bourbon slider , Mac and cheese and unsweetened tea

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Whiskey sour and Eighty Six but made with bourbon

Postino Village District

One of our favorite casual date night spots! There is a wide variety of different dishes on the…read moremenu, but we loved the bruschetta boards. We tried 8 different ones, and all were excellent! The pesto and salami one was my favorite. The inside of the restaurant is pretty dimly lit, but we didn't mind and it helped create a cozy atmosphere. The outdoor patio looked nice and could be a good option for daytime. Our waitress was very attentive and let us know about the seasonal specials. They have a board and wine deal on weekday nights that we're looking to try next. Would definitely recommend for a fun night out in the Village District with friends or a date!

Another Arizona staple that made its way to North Carolina! My husband and I stopped in here for a…read morequick bite on a Friday night before a concert. I have been to Postino many times before, but this was my first time at the Raleigh location. While it's been 4 years since I've had Postino and the menu has changed a little, the bruschetta board is still a permanent fixture. We ordered a bruschetta board for an appetizer and I ordered the half panini & half salad for my entree. The bruschetta board is a must order because you can get 4 different kinds. The top tier choice is the salami pesto one. It's my absolute favorite. For my panini, I got the caprese one on ciabatta bread and the half of the mixed greens salad. The salad was delicious. This was a ton of food and felt very satisfying. I always love the vibe of Postino's, but this location was way too dark with only a small candle at the table. Service started off good and we were able to order our food without a problem. However, our server was done with his shift right after we ordered so we got a new server. Our new server had no idea we already ordered and was a little behind coming to our table for water refills. Despite that, we were in and out of the restaurant within 45 minutes. Postino is surrounded by other shops and restaurants, so they had a ton of parking available outside the restaurant. Highly recommend this place if you want good food!

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J. Alexander's

3.9(511 reviews)

1.4 mi

I had a very nice lunch here recently while visiting the area. The portions were generous, and the…read moreservice was friendly. Our server noticed right away if anyone needed more iced tea and offered before we asked. Both my friend and I enjoyed our meals. They had a lively lunch crowd on a weekday but were organized and well-staffed.

My fillet was cold and way undercooked They told us 30min…read moreafter we ordered they were out of baked potatoes. Service was mediocre at best So they get 2 stars

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Doc B's Restaurant

4.3(110 reviews)

6.0 mi

Smash burger is solid and very much like "The Menu" if you've ever seen that show…read more Bread and butter pickles, sesame seed bun, they can toast it more and their fries aren't amazing but they're RANCH is homemade so make sure to order that. Steak sandwich is good but burger is better. Try burger first then decide on other things imo. Shirley temples too! Great service and seated quickly. Casual luxury American restaurant!

The server was honestly one of the best I've had in a long time. She was very friendly, attentive…read morewithout being intrusive and was just on the ball all around. The food was also excellent. I had a Cajun fish sandwich and it was one of the best I've had. My son enjoyed his pho and my wife her steak sandwich as well. The homemade Oreo ice cream is phenomenal. The only reason it doesn't get 5 stars is because it's pricey. I do believe you get what you pay for but even then I think the menu was over and above it should be price wise.

Bar area

Fried chicken and elote cairn

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Dirty martini

Braise Contemporary Southern

3.1(23 reviews)

I went to Braise for Thanksgiving. Positives: The set up was very nice and orderly and the food was…read moregood. Negatives: While the food was good, it was not hot and we got there only 30 minutes after they opened. The "servers" whose only job was to clear plates and keep drinks full did neither. Plates weren't collected until we were almost done and we had to keep refilling our own drinks. There were plenty of them there working but they were just standing around much of the time. English was not their first language and they didn't seem to know any answers to our questions. For $65 per person and mandatory payment plus 18% gratuity 2 days before, it's not worth it. Tips are meant to be post-service, when you can decide if the person earned it. They most definitely did not.

Enjoyed a family Thanksgiving meal hosted in the ballroom by Braise. So this day was not their…read moretypical menu items. Very nice set up, beautiful displays and some great traditional thanksgiving dishes as well as a few new ones. The walk up bar provided good service. But table service was a bit off. I think quite a few of the servers were not English speakers so it was a bit difficult to get assistance for waters for the table and other things you need a server for. We had to glad a couple of servers down for help only for them to point out who our server was. It was a bit of confusion but everything eventually worked itself out in the end.