This place was not worth the money. As soon as we walked in, the air was filled with smoke, making the dining experience very uncomfortable. The smoke was so overwhelming that I rushed through my meal just to leave. Unfortunately, the food didn't make up for it. The chicken was overcooked, dry, and lacked flavor, and the greens were bland and underseasoned. Overall, the experience was disappointing, and I wouldn't return. read more

when they first open the food was amazing, now they changed their menu and its not worth it honestly. our watiress was so attentive, now the music is a good selection but a little too loud. good place for drinks but not every food item needs to be "hot honey" or spicy for that matter. 5/10 read more

Flavor Hills - Lamb Chop Sunrise w/ Grits & Collard Greens 7/10 - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Well y'all..I'm in Raleigh! Been over 20 years. Me and my sis are pleasantly greeted by our hostess/waitress Kyia, who made us feel very special. She was attentive, knowledgeable, and totally customer service oriented. The Brunch Baddie came out to "wet our whistle" and we were not disappointed...although, I requested a shot of Grey Goose to go with it... Then the food came and I was all in! The mac and cheese successfully showcased all 5 cheeses without being overwhelming, my Sweet Heat Plate was definitely on point juxtaposing the savouriness with the honey basted chicken and accompanied by perfect greens and yams done right. My sis had the Hills Catfish Sandwich and Fries which she said was perfect with or without hot sauce added. To top it off..Sweet Potato Cornbread. All I have to say about the cornbread is that I brought 4 extra pieces home. So nudf said. Be here, now! For elevaated soul food Raleigh Style. read more

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We came here on a Saturday morning. The service was pretty slow but the waiters were nice and the cocktails were good. The jerk crab dip was pretty good. I liked the flavor and it was pretty cheese. The French toast was kind of amazing. It's already sweet because of the powdered sugar and drizzle that's on top but they also dip the French toast in cinnamon and brown sugar and it's really good. read more

Flavor Hills - Jerk Crab Dip - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Flavor Hills did not disappoint. I ordered a side of catfish with a side of macaroni and cheese. The mac and cheese was the real star. It was rich, creamy, and packed with flavor. You can really taste all five cheeses, and it was cooked perfectly. The catfish leaned more toward the soft side rather than crunchy. I would have enjoyed it a bit more if the grease had been allowed to drain before it was plated, but overall it was still good and well seasoned. The ambiance is top-notch. I absolutely love the decor. The space feels warm, stylish, and inviting, which really adds to the experience. Great food, great atmosphere, and definitely worth a visit. read more

Flavor Hills - A side of catfish and a side of Mac n cheese - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came to Flavor Hills for Sunday Brunch. We were surprisingly able to come as walk-in's and were seated at a high-top in the bar area. The main issue with this is you are now at the mercy of the actual bartender to also be your waiter/waitress. There was only one person filling this role for the entire bar and all the tables there within. The drinks and food did come out quickly. The portions are good. Even the drink was large. But the issue is the taste. The catfish was good, but the grits were not of proper taste and consistency. The collards were exceptionally spicy. The drink was just ok and I wasn't able to finish it. Come for the vibes and proximity to the theater, but not for the food. read more

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My experience at Flavor Hills was a mixed bag. When we arrived, there was nobody at the front to greet or welcome us. We stood there for over 15 minutes waiting to be seated. While waiting, I noticed several servers standing around doing very little, yet none of them took the initiative to come over and simply let us know the hostess would be right back. That lack of attention made for a poor first impression. The ambiance is decent but nothing particularly memorable. There's a small bar area, but overall the atmosphere is fairly basic. As for the food, it was both a hit and a miss. I ordered the Southern Comfort Plate, and unfortunately the fried chicken was extremely salty. On a positive note, the manager stopped by our table, listened to my concern, and immediately offered to replace it, which I appreciated. The rosemary pork sausage gravy was absolutely delicious, and the sweet potato cornbread was one of the highlights of the meal. The service could use improvement. Our server disappeared for long stretches of time, and our drinks often sat empty without refills. Dessert also took quite a while to arrive, which was surprising considering it appeared to be a pre-made item that likely only required plating. Overall, I wouldn't mind coming back to try a different dish because there were some bright spots in the meal. However, I'm not in any rush to return. The food was average overall, and the service was inconsistent. With better customer service and attention to guests, the experience could be much better. read more

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Popped in with friends for a "quick" dinner before a show. While we couldn't make a reservation in advance, we were seated shortly after arrival. Aestically this restaurant is BEAUTIFUL, however their service is lacking and extremely slow. Everything was delayed, water/beverage service and food delivery. From the time we ordered to receiving our food took over 45 minutes. Our server was lovely. The food, once delivered was absolutely delicious. They're simply slow. We had no problem parking. We found street and lot parking for free, which was a plus. read more

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This place is awesome! All the staff is so friendly too! Thank you Deede, Kyrin, and Beon (idk if I spelled the names correctly) You all took amazing care of us!! Loved all the decor too! The wings were so good, and also the Fried Green tomatoes! read more

Flavor Hills - Fried Green Tomatoes & Wings - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I was very excited to visit this restaurant. The greeting from host was amazing. Staff were excellent. The decor was urban...it was very clean! Drinks were 10/10! Now...the food is pretty but the pre hype and social media reviews didn't match my experience and expectations. The shrimp app was probably the best thing we had. The shrimp and grits were 4/10. The grit quality and texture was loose and gritty I was expecting creaming southern grits. The Cajun dip: 4/10 - it was too spicy for my personal taste. The pita chips were overcooked and highly salted. The catfish: 9/10 The apple egg rolls were undercooked. Not sure if I would go back for the food. I would return for drinks. The manager was kind and accommodating. She addressed our concerns with grace and a smile which I really appreciated! read more

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Stopped by here while in the area. Heard and seen mixed reviews about this place so initially was hesitant but glad I gave it a try. I got the Sweet Heat Plate which is crispy Hot Honey glazed fried chicken on a bed of yams and collard greens. I throughly enjoyed it. Generous portion and great flavor. The service could use some improving but wasn't awful. I waited about 20+ min for a server to come to my table but once she did she was friendly. read more

Flavor Hills - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I will dream about this meal for the rest of my life. Literally the most delicious food that I've ever eaten. The chef is so talented and puts a unique twist on classic meals. The flavor is out of this world!!! The service was attentive and friendly. read more

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This was my favorite place to dine until today. The WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! They didn't have a lot of the alcohol to make certain drinks. The service was very slow. The killer part that made me walk out was the fact that my appetizer came out with my side of collards greens and the guy waiter told me that I could not have a fork because dishes were being washed! Then he had the nerve to tell me "listen" like I'm the reason they don't have clean forks! Unbelievable! I was so mad that I asked for my tab and left! The bartender charged me an extra $2 for a drink because they didn't have the liquor for what I wanted . However it was a up charge because the drink was only $12 . I don't know what happened to this place they changed the menu and the customer service sucks! This place is so nice inside still. But their service sucks and food time wait is ridiculous! read more

First time visit and it did not disappoint! The food and service were AMAZING!!! Our Waiter Darius was the best. He even told us the best way to re-heat our food. Definitely will be back next time we are in town. I already told my family and friends that live in the Raleigh area to support.... Now here is my disclaimer as a real foodie. Only and I mean ONLY dine here if you have a palate that likes flavor (people salt and pepper are enhancers.. grow up) and have the maturity to appreciate the unique way the ancestors have lead the chefs to create such flavors and items put together that you wouldn't normally think of. If your palate is on a chicken tenders and French level everywhere you go .. then this not it . But still go just have a dessert and drink ( didn't have any but they sounded amazing) , take several seats and let your life be blessed.! read more

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The ambience was well done and the food was delicious. The service was okay but when I asked for utensils to cut the cornbread and to eat, our server seemed surprised. I'll definitely be back and I'm looking forward to dining at the Durham location. read more

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Great service beginning to end. Great food, different dishes from what you typically find at restaurants. Donovan made sure we wanted for nothing. Wonderful dining experience. Definitely would come back when I'm in the triad area again. read more

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I recommend getting a reservation. Our waitress Chloe was amazing! Hope we get her again. I really enjoyed myself. The music was good, not too loud. The food was so good! I got the catfish sandwich and it was delicate and absolutely amazing. It was flavored well with the sauce. The fries were good. The sweet potato cornbread was yummy. The Cajun dip was delicious. The shrimp appetizer was perfection. The collard greens were so tasty. I got an espresso martini. It was made just like how I like it. This place is a great soul food restaurant. Such a great vibe. I can't wait to visit again. I have a list of dishes I want to try. read more

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EVERYTHING!!! I mean E V E R Y T H I N G!!! Was amazing!! Food came out HOT! The Vibe was relaxing. I love the art on the walls. Our server Kyia was knowledgeable about the menu. She was personable, fun and pretty! read more

I hate having to leave reviews like this for black owned establishments. I came here on a Sunday at noon for solo brunch and it was chaotic to say the least. I had a reservation, but waited in a line for about 10 minutes before checking in to be seated. They have the hosts at the front doing take out orders and seating people for dine in which is doing entirely too much. When I was seated my server (I think her name is Aleah) came over a few minutes after and was super pleasant. She let me know they were understaffed and had some issues with the fire alarm going off in the entire building. I ordered a mocktail, triple stack pancakes and a side of eggs and the cornbread, total came to about $40. 45 minutes for that to arrive. Food was okay, cornbread was burnt, eggs flavorless, pancakes were huge (I did take those to go because there was no way I was gonna finish). I am also plant based, so there aren't many options for us to eat outside of what I ordered for brunch. I really wanted to enjoy this place but that was very difficult to do. I may be back to order take out because I really wanna try the mac n cheese, buttttttttt. I highly doubt it. Best of luck to the business! read more

Flavor Hills - The Triple Stack Pancakes - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I really want this place to be better. Visit 1 -no service after an hour so we left. Visit 2 - slow service, ran out of bourbon, and ran out of the pasta dish. Visit 3 - " B" sanitation score -82 we saw that and left. Please do better. 2 stars because the food was good on visit 2. Thank you read more

Catfish and grits. Had to have it and it was fantastic. A small scoop of collard greens under the fish and atop the grits was a nice flavorful surprise. My pal had the shrimp and grits which she raved about. Folks from our group went there three times in the five days we were in Raleigh. That's a testament to the food. Service was exceptional, too. We ordered the peach cobbler and they'd run out because so many people loved it. Can't go wrong. Woman chef. Black woman chef. And boy can she cook. read more

I arrived around 11:35am on a Saturday morning in a party of two for brunch. We had reservations. We were promptly greeted by the host upon arrival. Getting seated was delayed as other two staff had prioritized sharing a picture and conversing vs seating us. After being seated, it took 7 minutes for our waitress, Nunu, to greet us. She did say she didn't see this orange pad that was on the table to indicate it was her table. She was very friendly and went over what was popular. This was my second visit and my date's first visit. We were told it would be 20 minutes to receive food when we order as the food is cooked to order. The music was the perfect volume, to me, when we arrived. However, after about 5 minutes, it got loud. I felt that I had to talk loudly in order to communicate with my friend. My friend said the volume was typically for brunches, especially when they lived in DC. I will note, that the music was a whole vibe; great selection and songs. The volume fluctuated from being perfect and loud throughout. My friend and I got a mimosa flight to share with pineapple, mango, guava, and passion fruit juices. This was ordered at 11:47am. We received it at 11:51am. We were ready to order them but the flight was just dropped off and she left. Additionally, I think they should label the flights so we know which flavors are what without having to guess. Waitress finally returned at 12:04pm where l placed our order. I got the chicken and waffle. I also got a side of breakfast potatoes. My friend got the "from the south" but got yams vs the collard greens. Apparently, there is an issue with the consistency of how the greens are cooked. The table beside us said it was too salty and they didn't eat theirs at all. Our food came at 12:20pm and it was delicious. We throughly enjoyed the food. The chicken was perfectly crispy! Overall, pretty decent 2nd experience. Waitress' attentiveness slacked off midway through up until we left. I would return. read more

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Visited this place with my family for brunch on a Sunday. All the reviews were good so expectations were high. We arrived around 11. It was pretty empty when we arrived. The crowd arrived around noon. Parking: available on the street (street parking is FREE on Sundays) Reservations: Highly recommended Service: our waitress was not very helpful when it came to helping with the menu. My order : Catfish and grits 5/5 the catfish was seasoned perfectly and it was delicious. The grits were tasty but I could've used a little more sauce on the grits. the collard greens under the catfish were a little sweet but the flavors worked with fish and grits. I would definitely order again. The space is a decent size but it will get crowded fairly quickly. Mac &cheese : 2.5/5 It was okay. I wouldn't order it again Cornbread-2/5 the cornbread was not good in my opinion. It tasted more like an almond cake. I wasn't a fan of the flavors for this. I didn't care for it. I tried the cheesesteak scramble 4/5 . I liked the combination of spices and the sauce was delicious. It's worth ordering Overall, I rate my experience a 4/5. The food was good for the most part. There were a few misses on the flavor (insert pun) lol However, the menu is large and there are plenty of options. I highly recommend a reservation on a Sunday. Our waitress could've been more helpful but I still enjoyed the restaurant. I would recommend a visit. read more

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The food is amazing. I ordered the catfish. It was fried to perfectiom. The candiad yams had just the right amount of sweet. And the crispy Brussels have me begging for the recipe. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely will be returning. Parking was easy to find. read more

We visited Flavor Hills in downtown Raleigh to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday, and overall, it was a good experience. The service was impressive our server was on top of everything, especially with refills, which we never had to ask for. I ordered the catfish and grits, and it was delicious! The collard greens underneath the catfish were a unique twist and complemented the dish perfectly. I also appreciated that they had a kids' menu, which made it easier to find something for my son ,a rare but thoughtful touch at brunch spots. Brunch isn't really my thing, so I'd like to come back and explore the dinner menu next time! read more

Flavor Hills - Catfish & Grits - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Great food, decent service at affordable prices! I had the shrimp and grits, son had waffle and eggs

We were a party of 8 and were told that tables would not be moved to accommodate us, nor could we have 2 tables for 4. We were given 1 table for 6 and 1 table for 4. In I ordered the blackened catfish sandwich as listed on the menu. The fish was not blackened AT ALL!! In addition, the fish was not warm when I received it. Very disappointed read more

Was blown away when entering the restaurant. The aesthetic was amazing with a bunch of cool instagram backdrops at the entrance, interesting art pieces spread throughout the establishment, and great music playing in the background. The hostess told us that there was a 45 minute wait, but we saw that there were some spots open at the bar so we decided to sit there instead. The bartender was fast to greet us and take our initial order, but essentially non existent after that. We had to talk to another bartender who was serving the other half of the bar if we wanted anything. It was difficult to get any alcoholic beverages, refills, or really anything at all. When the food came out I was pretty disappointed. The catfish and collards were way too salty that it pretty much covered up all of the other flavors (which is saying a lot because I love salt). The yams were also way too sweet. It was difficult to eat more than a couple. read more

Flavor Hills - Sweet Heat Catfish - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Everything was really good. Why not five stars? Although it was "good," the steak wasn't "great." Slightly salty: The shrimp was excellent, not overcooked, and the batter was just right. Wings with a hint of bourbon flavor, were a twist off of standard wings, and worked well. Southwest Eggrolls are fantastic. Almost ordered more. Mac & Cheese n greens, pretty darn good. read more

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I arrived before my friends. Thus, I sat at the bar. I was greeted and served immediately. I expected the rest of the evening would be similar. I. Was. Wrong. The evening felt like an SNL skit...especially when the waitress turned to cough and she also let a poot slip. The place was not busy and it took forever for our party of 11 to be seated. They explained they had to seat us by no more than four at a time. Please note, there was an entire section that could accommodate the entire party; they simply demonstrated that they lack problem-solving skills. They brought out drinks and when we requested straws, we were informed that they ran out. Running out of straws is beyond befuddling. However, several minutes later, my friend's husband was able to provide us with straws. The waitress responded: He's doing my job. She smiled; I did not. I asked for napkins and she retorted: I was gonna bring them out. My request was not a dig at her. My drink spilled on my hand... A young man brought us cutlery and said he did not have enough for the entire table. He said he'd be right back and the lie detector test determined that was a lie. He came back over and said: That's what I forgot. I'll bring you some silverware. That, too, was a lie. When our food finally came out and my friend requested silverware from our waitress, she asked: You don't have any? As if my friend needs to achieve a verbal word count daily and asked for the hell of it. When I finished my margarita, the waitress brought me water in a plastic cup. I wanted to ask for a glass, but was afraid she'd tell me they ran out. True story, she gave me water in a kiddie cup. The bill deserves honorable mention as well. They told us they could not seat us as one large party, but tried to charge the gratuity for a large party. My friend's husband is not the one, two, or the three. That situation took almost as long as it did for our food to come out to resolve. Sis had the right one and the wrong one at the same time. We believe in supporting black businesses. However, the ancestors are displeased with all the shenanigans. Since when does one have to have to request a receipt? She literally walked up and said my balance. I would have asked for the receipt, but I don't have a sleeping bag and I am certain it wouldn't have been given to me before the next morning. We have questions...why was a staff member crying? Did the bartender quit when he said: I'm done. I'm outta here. Why did staff keep going in and out of the exit door? This is where my friend brings all of her visitors. That won't happen again. It's unfortunate...really unfortunate. read more

Wow! Everything was delicious. We had planed on going to Sono next door but they were closed and ended up at Flavor Hills... I'm SO glad we did. The staff were immediately so sweet and accommodating. Everything we tried was excellent! I'll definitely be craving the Sweet Heat Plate soon. Thank you! read more

First visit here! Kettie and Byron (bartenders) were amazing. They gave great recommendations and the conversation was good over dinner. Appetizer: Southern Harvest Tomatoes were delicious! The corn and cheese topping complimented the dish well. Meal: Catfish & Grits was great, I asked for the sauce on the side. It was a bit oily. Dessert: Bourbon peach cobbler was delicious, but the crust was a bit thick and soft for my liking. The Hill old fashioned was a good pair to the meal. read more

Flavor Hills - Catfish & Grits - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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"When in the South eat Southern things". ... but not just any southern food- I recommend you stop in here for flavor-rich twists on Southern Classics. The service was really friendly and patient, even patient with my daughter when she spilled her water and couldn't decide what she wanted. The atmosphere is fun and inviting, with music beats that aren't too loud. The food came out pretty quick and in the order we asked. The green tomatoes dish did not disappoint, and the fried chicken was all tasty and done right. My favorite was the greens, not too salty, not too hot, but some just right to take my mind back home to my younger days in the South. A great stop-in for sure during our visit here to this fun city, I highly recommend you give it a try. read more

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Absolutely delicious food served in a funky little place. Everything that our group ordered looked fantastic. Our server was sweet and very attentive. I would go back! read more

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I throughly enjoyed the food! I've been twice and had the catfish and grits and the wings both are so good!!!!

I would not recommend due to the sanitation score, it accommodating large parties, not cooking the food as ordered. Our large party was allowed to sit at tables next to each other but not slide the tables together. The restaurant did not want to move the tables because it messes up their seating carts. The tables were literally beside each other But far enough we could not be together as a family. Never again at this place. read more

This place is absolutely AMAZING!!! My sister and I came in about 40 minutes before close and had the most wonderful meal and server (Mikayla). Mikayla was so nice to us and provided quick and amazing service. My sister and I shared the crab fries, sweet heat plate, side of grits, and a slice of their sweet potato corn bread. Everything was perfectly seasoned, balanced, fresh, and delicious. I need to go back for their catfish plate; it looked delicious as well!! Finally the place was super cute inside and had a cozy atmosphere with chill music for dinner service. I highly recommend Flavor Hills and hope to go again soon! read more

Visited on a Saturday while in town for a concert. We arrived around 1130 great time bc it got really busy after. Seated at bar bc all tables were reserved. Ordered the mimosa flight which offered four flavors. I will say the bartender was not stingy with the champagne. Initially she was alone working the bar which made the wait a while but once more staffed showed up it was a steady flow of service. For brunch ordered the catfish and grits which comes with collard greens. Also added a side of Mac and cheese. The food was hot and amazing! A friend said the same about the shrimp and grits and Hennessy chicken and waffles. Will definitely visit this spot again. Worth making a reservation if you'd prefer a table or booth. read more

Flavor Hills - Southern Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Soooo much has changed since my first visit to Flavor Hills. What hasn't changed is the way they continue to have me in a chokehold with their scrumptious ass food Despite their flaws with time management and constant changing of staff I keep coming back. On the food front, they rarely disappoint. Going on weekends during peak brunch hours pack a snack and be prepared to wait for wash at feels like forever (their biggest flaw). But if you come prepared and don't mind the wait, they are 1000000% a must try. While you're waiting on your plate visit my girl Alexis (the best bartender/person to ever step foot in there ‍), SHE gone get you right everytime Food (when it eventually comes) and drinks always a missile. Embarrassed to admit it but I'm definitely a "regular" atp read more

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Visited 05/16/2026 12:05pm The restaurant was not busy, maybe 30% filled. The space is nice, but the chairs at the single tables are a little uncomfortable. I ordered the hot honey chicken sandwich, and my partner ordered the Southern Remix. Both dishes were very good. My sandwich had the right amount of heat and sweetness. We would order both again. Two sandwiches, an iced tea, and a water $47 before tip was a little pricey, but that might be a function of the location as they're on Fayetteville Street. The service was awkward at best; the waitress seemed like she didn't want to be there. Handed us the menu and almost immediately asked if we were ready to order. We asked for a bit of time to review the menu as it was our first time visiting. We ordered our drinks, and the tea came with very little ice, so I asked for a glass of ice, which never came. In a reasonable amount of time, the entrees were delivered by a runner. I had finished the tea and needed another glass but our waitperson was invisible, so I walked up to the bar and asked the bartender for a glass of tea. He was very accommodating and quickly got me another glass of tea. No follow-up by the waitress to ask how our entrees were, we did not see our waitress until she asked if we "wanted anything else". If our waitress had multiple tables in play, I could totally understand slower service, but best I could tell, she had two total tables, including us. It's unfortunate, good food, nice space, but service like this will kill a restaurant. Give it a try; hopefully, you receive better service than we did. read more