I dined at Flask & Beaker twice during my stay at StateView Hotel. The restaurant is located inside the hotel and has inside and outside seating on the patio. It also appeared that they opened the glass garage door feature for a more open feel. At dinner, the lighting was very dim. There was a small light on each table that I tried moving to better view the menu, and I needed the flashlight on my phone, too. I'd rather be able to see than have the dim lighting. The theme of the restaurant is a farm-to-table restaurant with a chemistry/physics theme. There are beakers for decor. The menu has appetizers as Experimental Sharables, soups and salads, Lab Coats & Ladle, entrees as Main Reactions, sandwiches as Handheld Creations, and desserts, A Final Experiment. My waitress was friendly and gave me time to look over the menu. I went with the Rocket Fuel Punch, the Atomic Braised Short Rib, and for dessert the Gravity Shift Cake. All the dishes were a work of art, from the presentation to the taste. The short rib came with garlic mashed potatoes, carrots and broccoli. I loved that my drink came out in a beaker, and the pineapple and cherries made it fun. The cake was chocolate with flan, but the order in which it is done defies gravity. It was really neat to look at and fun to eat. Breakfast was not as good. My voucher was for the buffet, but I wanted to order from the menu and was told I could just order the two-egg option. I was told I could special-order items. I just heard eggs and waffles, so I did that and made some oatmeal. I missed that cheese omelets were included. The other options included scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, fruits and breads and pastries. The oatmeal didn't have many options for toppings, so I added the fruit. The waffle didn't taste like anything, but the eggs were ok. 5 stars for dinner but just 3 stars for breakfast. read more

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Service was amazing, our waitress for the bar also worked the tables. So we did have to wait a little bit for her to refill our drinks but the place wasn't packed at the time we went so we did not have to wait too long for the food. Food caught me by surprise, I did not expect such an amazing assortment of options with flavors to match! The burger and the nachos I ordered were perfection. Ever been so full but the food is so good you don't want to stop? Yup, that was me! They even offer a kids menu, food is also available to order to your room if you're staying on property. It's a dark setting, moody even. Clean but quiet. read more

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Stopped in for a bite after an excursion downtown. I meant to grab a picture of the appetizers scarfed down but have this photo of our mixed drinks. Solid old fashioned and a refreshing Moscow mule. Service was prompt and attentive. It was a very pleasant experience for a hotel restaurant. Highly recommend for proximity to NC State, downtown, and overall good vibes after a busy day. read more

Flask & Beaker - Old Fashioned and Moscow Mule - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The dining program at the State view Hotel is well developed and trendy. The restaurant has an Italian eatery feel to it, Modern, and you can see where the cooks are working in the kitchen. I think it's a nice touch. The menu has some cute ideas about saying things are experiments and molecular and all that it plays into the whole beaker and flask theme. It's a little distracting. The first night I had the nachos with the short rib meat on them, they were good. They had a nice flavor everything that you would expect from nachos, except they didn't have any Mexican spices, which I welcome to because it was after all a tasty short rib that the meat came off of. They pickled some really good onions and put those in there and a few other things she wouldn't expect. Just a good dish. I also had the hamburger. The hamburger with the bacon jam, and the sweet pickles on it was exceptional, as was the brioche bun that it came on. Night too I had the short rib plate, with garlic mashed potatoes. It was very good I also had the flowerless cake. It was also quite tasty, I will say this about the entire experience. The food was outstanding. The ambience was great. The service wasn't worth a flying fart. They're very slow maybe they're understaffed. The kitchen was keeping up fine, but they did not have enough servers And both nights my drink glass and my water glass went dry. I usually hold the water in reserve in case I run out of soda. Both nights I ran out of soda. The same restaurant has breakfast in the morning. In the morning it is a full service buffet, if you eat there, you should try the waffle. It is outstanding however the buffet is great too. They have a nice high-quality breakfast. Something like you would get at the four seasons or a full service Marriott. The service in the morning is great. They have plenty of servers, the coffee is excellent as is everything else, especially the waffle. read more

Made a reservation for Valentine's Day and they were offering a regular menu. I'm on medication and can eat an appetizer at best. On the evening of Feb 11th, they updated the menu to prix fixe at $70 a person knowing they got you where they want you as all other restaurants are booked. I cancelled anyway. Shady practice. read more

Service was good and food was delicious. It was quiet and outdoor seating is beautiful read more

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I am staying at the hotel and didn't feel like leaving for dinner. So, o walked down through the beautiful lobby to grab some dinner to take to my room. I ordered an extra dirty martini and he made it extra dry. He realized it when I asked for the olives. He then made me another drink. I preserved the steak with Mac and cheese and seasoned veggies. The steak was supposed to be rare. It was medium well. I was too tired to complain when I got up to my room. There was a mushroom sauce on it which had a good flavor. Steak was very average and so overcooked. Steamed veggies were broccolini and carrots. I thought these were delicious. The Mac and cheese was good but not great. All in all, not worth $50. The restaurant is very bright and not very intimate compared to the rest of the hotel. read more

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This restaurant is located in the State View Hotel. I stayed at this hotel for an entire week. One of the reasons I chose this hotel was because there was on site restaurant which simplified the daily decision of where to eat. Unfortunately, I had negative experiences with respect to food and service for both breakfast and dinner so I dined elsewhere for the rest of my visit. read more

Came to check out the venue since I reserved a few faculty members to dine here the following Monday. I ordered the State View Red Bread Pudding ($12), which is very dense and tastes nothing like bread pudding, and the Mrs. Wuf's Favorite Color ($11) which didn't impress me at all. The staff it's very nice and the bartender was very knowledgeable about the drunk menu. The ambience is fantastic! read more

Flask & Beaker - Stateview Red Bread Pudding - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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As a platinum Marriott Bonvoy member I do breakfasts at many of the Marriott hotels but this one in particular has the worst breakfast hostess and wait staff. They are rude and don't seem to understand what good service looks like. The food itself is great though. Back here this morning and more of the same.... Been waiting 30 mins for someone to take our drink order.... This is crazy. The folks that were seated before us just gave up and walked out. This restaurant is only at half capacity. The hostess is not meeting people at the front and instead yelling at them across the dining room to come over. Also they add a 20% service charge on the tab automatically here..... to me this is probably the reason for bad service.... There is no incentive to do well b/c the tip is already in the bill. read more

The food we ordered was very good but several things on the menu are not available. Our server made up for the slim menu choices. Nice atmosphere for casual or formal dining. read more

Flask & Beaker - Grilled Caesar salad with grilled chicken - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I did not expect much considering it was the restaurant in the hotel but it was surprising delicious. The server was fantastic. She was fast and friendly. The food was really good. The kids said it was the best chicken fingers they ever had. read more

This is a restaurant off the beaten path and tsucked into the autograph collection Marriott property at NC State It has only been open a couple of months and still going through it's growing pains of training the kitchen as well as the waitstaff and trying to figure out the amount of food for the size of the crowd on any given day The menu is science lab themed with the cocktails coming out with a chemistry oriented approach, while the wine is served in beakers We have eaten here on number of times and enjoyed the appetizers salads as well as the featured main courses We have always had a good overall experience but sometimes the timing of the kitchen between courses can be off just a little bit Very much looking forward to enjoying the space as the weather changes in the restaurant opens up to the outdoor spaces read more

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This place is a sad excuse for a hotel restaurant. I eat in hotels at least 3 times a week and this was by far my worse experience. I was offered free breakfast due to my Marriott status. I wasn't planning to take it, but I woke up late. I walked downstairs and saw a complete mess. First I stood there for a while waiting for a hostess to seat me. Finally a waitress pointed at me and told me to come in. I walked up to her and asked "can i sit anywhere?!". She said "What, What". I finally figured out it was free seating. It would have helped to have a sign. So I look for seating and every single table is dirty. I finally saw a man leaving the bar. I stood around for 10 mins waiting for someone to clean it off and no one dead. I finally said "screw it" and ordered door dash. I went downstairs and the bar was still dirty!!! Yuck! I can't suggest this restaurant until it is fully staffed. You can't expect two waiters to keep the place running. read more

This is the restaurant inside the State View hotel, a Marriott at NC State campus. I didn't expect much from how bright the lights inside were (think cafeteria, bright) and the fake red and white flowers stuck into rocks inside beakers on the table (please do away with those - so tacky) but the service and food were great. Our waitress, Alyssa, was friendly and attentive. The food really was delicious. We had the beer cheese soup (yum - highly recommended), the zucchini chips (pretty much fried zucchini, served with a great fig jam and ranch dressing), nachos and the burger. Definitely get their fries - also amazingly yummy. They serve beer, wine and liquor. They have a cocktail menu with clever drinks and clever names to go with but I stuck to a dirty martini (classic, delicious). The drinks are perhaps high priced for the location - cocktails could probably due with $1-$2 taken off the price since $12-$14 each is what I'd expect in a bigger city - but I don't see them lowering prices. They serve NC State brewed beer as well. While I wouldn't say the ambience would bring me back the food and service might. If you're staying at the hotel definitely give it a try! read more

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Food was good. I had a cheddar burger that was cooked to medium like I requested. The steak fries that came with the burger were also good. Everything was hot and fresh. But what was really outstanding was the service by the bartender Jayona(I got the name off the check so I hope it is correct.) She saw I was uncomfortable where I was sitting and offered to move me further away from the bar into what they call the "library", a business center with comfy couches. She made her job more difficult in order to accommodate me. She also brought over a damp napkin to get all the burger juice of my hands. Excellent service. read more

I live at the apartment complex down the road from here and have enjoyed strolling over on summer evenings to enjoy a drink and sunset. While the food is mediocre and overpriced, I love their patio and enjoying the weather while sipping on something refreshing. I love the academic theme as well. They also serve howling cow ice cream! read more

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Pros: The food was actually pretty good. I would give the food 4 stars. Although I will say they're not super accommodating with dietary restrictions. *I'll caveat by saying I went on Valentines night when they're only offering a fixed menu. We had to skip the teaser due to a restriction and they did not allow a substitute. However, their regular dinner menu may offer more flexibility. Cons: Atmosphere is not ideal for a romantic date. It's bright and loud. They've tried to turn what looks like a hotel breakfast area into a fine dining restaurant and it just ain't working. Even though only half the sitting area was full they sat us at the worst table right by the kitchen door constantly swinging open. read more

Great place to have a relaxing al fresco dinner with a nice view and I was lucky enough to have good weather as well. I ordered the Queen Anne's Revenge drink which had all my favorite ingredients: peaches, honey, lemon and sparkling wine. It was perfect for this 90 degree weather. Then I ordered two appetizers (interestingly called "Electives" and "Minors" as opposed to "Majors" which are the main course.) Good decision since the portions were huge! I didn't finish it of course but they were very good. I was hoping for more anchovy taste on the caesar salad dressing though... the Pork belly banh mi slider was very good as well. The pork was tender and tasty. I could taste the pickle and the overall combination with carrots, cilantro, mint, sriracha hoisin mayo worked out well. The steamed chinese bun was so soft and fluffy!!! But so filling that I couldn't finish it. The server was very attentive and friendly although coming into the restaurant, I could not find someone to seat me and the first person that I saw and asked for help (maybe the bartender...?) was not as friendly when I obviously was looking to be seated, and I had to ask about getting dinner (i said: "dining in...?" - while looking for a seat... and his response was: "What about it?" And I had to say: "Can I get a seat?" - which i thought was obvious...) If not for that, I would have given the place 5 stars. I also went for breakfast twice. The first morning, Wednesday, Aug 29th, the service was so-so. The lady who served me got me a carafe of coffee but did not bother to pour any into my cup and I did not get a duplicate copy of my receipt. The second morning, Thursday, Aug 30th, the man who served me, served the coffee and poured it into my cup, gave me a duplicate of my receipt (which is standard practice) and even asked if I wanted an extra travel cup to bring back some coffee to my room (which was extraordinarily nice!). So again, if the service was more consistent, I would have given a five star rating. But overall, I highly recommend this restaurant located in The Stateview Hotel in Raleigh North Carolina, tucked away within the campus of NC State University. Come early to grab a nice table in the balcony overlooking the pool, and a glimpse of Lake Raleigh. read more

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While staying at the State View hotel we needed an afternoon snack after a long day at the airport. As Platinum Premier Elite Marriott guests we received a free appetizer voucher for the restaurant. We went down to the bar/restaurant area and ordered up some nibbles, plus our free app. The free item is chef's choice - 2 tacos on the day we were there. The tacos were fine, but the star of the show was the nachos and the wings. The fig and pig flatbread was pretty good, but I would pass in the future to have room for more wings and nachos. During our stay we scheduled a pool day with the kids and again visited the Flask and Beaker for lunch (more wings and nachos by the pool) and then also dinner for our water-logged bodies. It was very nice to sit out on the balcony overlooking the pool and enjoy the sunset. It looks like they have recently changed the menu and most of the items we enjoyed are no longer featured...but I did notice the Nachos and the wings survived the change!! read more

Worst ever. The restaurant had a group of 20 come thru at dinner. ONLY 20. And I sat for 15 mins before even being offered a water. 25 mins before a drink. 60 minutes is what it took to receive my dinner off the VERY LIMITED menu. It's a hotel lobby restaurant. I counted 7 servers walking around. So it's not like it's a lack of staff. The saving grace for the hotel? The bartender. He approached me to apologize. He made it right. But abhorrent service. Don't bother. Go elsewhere. read more

I have been coming here since the hotel first opened. I love the convenience of the restaurant. The food in general is good, not over the top amazing but solid good. I do notice there is a lot of garlic and pickled onions on dishes. Personally I love them especially the pickled onion which adds such a nice pop on the breakfast egg ( red and white). The garlicky flavor is not my fav on the rice/pico in the roasted chicken dish. Did make me vampire resistant tonight after the dinner. Ha! Happy eating. read more

Flask & Beaker - Roasted chicken dinner. The pico on top is vampire prevention. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Met some friends for appetizers and drinks. Very cool atmosphere inside hotel on NC States campus. We had wings, flatbread, pork nachos, brussel-sprouts, shrimp tacos and hush puppies...which we all thought we very good and we would come back again. Our waitress was fun and attentive. Go Pack! read more

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Located in the State View Hotel, this excellent spot is worth a visit! Very modern and inviting space. Great cocktails at the bar served with a local twist. Food is excellent too. I recently visited, on a Friday night around 7 pm, with a party of 6 and we were all very happy with our selections! I highly recommend the Caesar salad as well as the garlic chicken! Delicious. We tried one of each of the desserts so I can say with confidence you can't go wrong with any of them! We did wait for awhile in between each course which was odd because we were literally the only people in the restaurant. All in all a great experience and will definitely return! Pictured: garlic chicken and the lemon meringue pie read more

Flask & Beaker - Garlic chicken - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The chicken salad wrap is very good. Very nice place to eat. Remember to have the ice cream! read more

Flask & Beaker - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

First - I love this hotel. It is my first choice in Raleigh and I stay at least a dozen times per year. Second - This restaurant is the weakest link at the hotel. Even before the pandemic, the food was mediocre at best and often barely edible. The room and exterior space could be excellent but the lighting is bad, the service is inconsistent, and the menu has always been limited. Using COVID as an excuse, the menu has been reduced to 8 items - 2 of which are desserts. You would expect that with such a limited menu that the limited items would be excellent - nope. The space is lit like a school cafeteria - for no reason at all. Order the same drink on two different nights and you will receive two different drinks and pay two different prices - absolutely inexcusable. I actively avoid both eating and drinking at this place and seek food/drink else whenever I stay here. read more

Despite the three-star rating this restaurant in the Stateview Hotel is actually a beautiful restaurant with nice patio seating, friendly staff, and great food. The only problem is that it is outrageously expensive. Maybe that's the standard for hotel restaurants, but I would never recommend someone to go here unless they were already staying at the Stateview. I came here with my dad and girlfriend for a nice dinner, and it was! Our server was very friendly. They offer a few local beers on draft. I had a "cappuccino sour" which was a seasonal beer that the menu indicated was brewed on campus. It was a great mild sour, even though I didn't get any cappuccino taste. They let me sample the beer beforehand too in a small beaker which was really cool and fitting with their theme. I got the southern-style spaghetti, my girlfriend got the fig and brussel sprout flatbread, and my dad got the clam chowder. I had a slice of the fig and brussel sprout flatbread and it was amazing! I highly recommend that if you are vegetarian. My dad loved his clam chowder, and I also liked my southern-style spaghetti which had a pesto sauce and was topped with fried kale. Unfortunately my pasta plate cost $20 which was outrageous. It was good, but neither the size nor taste justified $20. The flatbread was a bit more reasonable at $16, but still a bit much. read more

I want to start my review with praise for the bartender, Jayona. What a pleasant person. Jayona has 100 jobs to do, but manages to always deliver your order with a smile. Great service. 5 stars for her. I gave the restaraunt 3 stars because of the diversity of the menu. I assumed they had a vegetarian menu because of a pic I saw on yelp but alas, it did not exist. The world has changed and I suggest that this restaurant catch up...fast! My husband and I travel often, and wont even book a hotel if we see that they offer poor or no vegetarian options. What a waste. Spectacular hotel decor, wonderful servers, but the menu was a real let down. Maybe 2 veg dishes on the entire menu. No effort at all to make those dishes special or appetizing. Very disappointed. I suggest going to Fiction Kitchen if u are vegan or vegetarian. It's not far, but boy would it have been nice to have stayed at our beautiful hotel and relaxed for the entirety of our stay. read more

The service was awful. It took 30 minutes to get our appetizers, then they brought out our dinners 10 minutes later (literally placing it next to our appetizer plates). They never checked in to see how the food was (if they had, we would've sent the fish dishes back-- the rice was hard, the vegetables were under cooked, and the fish was rubbery). About 5 minutes after we got our dinner, they asked if we wanted dessert. Awful all around! read more

Enjoyed a relaxing dinner with friends in this rustic restaurant. Our table was located on the balcony overlooking a spectacular view. The newly released menu offered an interesting array of dinner choices. Out waitress was very knowledgeable of the items on the menu and shared information regarding favorite customer choices. We will be back! Great ambience and excellent service! read more

My Family stayed at the hotel over the holidays. We met them at the Flask & Beaker for a drink one night and thought it seemed like a pretty cool place. Last night, we FINALLY made it back for dinner....and we LOVED it! From the local brews all the way to dessert, we were impressed! We can't wait to go back and bring friends with us. read more

My husband and I went for dinner last night and will define back. The restaurant has a great atmosphere, the staff was attentive, the drink selection was awesome and the food was superb! We started with the crab cakes which were very good. I had the salmon in a honey glaze...so good!! Ended with the chocolate cake with NC State ice cream. All of the food was excellent. I had the red ale that is also brewed by State. Love it!! You should definitely check this place out sometime soon!! read more

Nice atmosphere. Great service. Good food. We had the fish tacos and pork nachos. Good taste but add jalapenos for a touch of spice. Excellent fried zucchini appetizer lightly breaded flavorful ranch and fig jam. read more

Just enjoyed a marvelous Thanksgiving dinner at Flask and Beaker! Highly recommended. Excellent food and service, complemented by a wonderful lake view. read more