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    Frankos Prime

    3.7 (12 reviews)

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    12oz Filet with whipped potatoes. Broccolini
    Mike B.

    My fiancé and I were excited to try Frankos Prime on a Saturday night, but we left feeling a little underwhelmed -- particularly when it came to the food. That said, if you're in the North Raleigh area, it's still worth checking out for the atmosphere and some of the non-steak menu options. The interior is genuinely impressive. Knowing this space was previously a casual Mexican restaurant makes the transformation all the more striking. Our waitress was attentive and warm throughout the evening. We kicked things off with drinks -- a classic old fashioned for me and a dirty martini for my fiancé -- both well-made. For appetizers, we ordered the house-made focaccia and the tuna tartare nachos. The focaccia was well-baked but overwhelmingly salty, even without butter. The nachos were decent, though the tuna got lost under a pile of competing ingredients, including an aggressive amount of seaweed. For mains, I ordered the 12oz filet -- medium -- and it arrived medium well. At a steakhouse, that's a tough miss. Even with garlic butter on top, the flavor just wasn't there. The whipped mashed potatoes, however, were a highlight. My fiancé's ricotta gnocchi was excellent and probably the best dish of the night. We also shared the broccolini, which unfortunately was both chewy and bland. Frankos Prime has real potential -- the space is beautiful, the service is great, and some dishes genuinely shine. But as a steakhouse, they'll need to nail the steak to win us back.

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    Christine L.

    First off I love the original Frankos and the people that work there. Our family is somewhat regulars and we drive out of our way to eat there. When we heard of this location we were so excited because of how much closer it is, so we went for my mom's birthday celebration. We got seating in the back room that had a serious fly problem (like there was probably 5+ at a given time and just landing on drinks, buzzing around, and even dove straight into my grandmas food which became no longer edible). Our server was attentive, but I felt like the manager never came to do or say anything about it, just took the items off our bill. I just feel like when it became a problem we could've just moved because it was only in the back room and only once our food started coming out. On another note, I love frankos food! It's good portions and always great! Their meatballs are top tier! Just a bit dissatisfied with the lack of explanation/relationship building from a manager standpoint.

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    Not an upscale steak house !! Ambiance is good if you like neck tattoos and people wearing hoodies- the food is decent however

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    Amazing food and service. Everything was like the best. Bread scalloped potatoes Mac and cheese so good

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    Fabulous food, service, and ambiance! Will definitely go back and also highly recommend to friends and family!

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    Salt & Lime Cabo Grill

    Salt & Lime Cabo Grill

    4.3
    (1.5k reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$
    Gluten-free friendly
    Locally sourced ingredients

    Authentic Mexican food. I'm not from Raleigh so I didn't know much about this place. My daughter…read morehighly recommend it and when I tell you we went here twice during our weekend stay. The food is amazing! The drinks even better. Highly recommend. 10/10

    Stopped by Salt & Lime Cabo Grill as I've been on the hunt for good Mexican food in the Raleigh…read morearea. When you arrive there is parking in front of the restaurant as it's located in a shopping plaza. When you walk in you'll feel like you've been transported to a trendy, energetic, and coastal beach restaurant. There are also TVs at the bar if you are looking to watch sports. We checked in with the host and opted for a table. To start we ordered the queso (Smoky queso, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro) and added the smoky chorizo. The queso was very good and had a great smoky flavor with a little spice. You'll want to order an appetizer as chips are not complimentary. For drinks my partner ordered the strawberry mojito (Bacardi limon, mint, lime, soda, strawberry) which was good and on the sweeter side. I ordered the Desert Fire (Jalapeño infused lunazul, triple sec, chipotle simple syrup, lime, spicy rim) which was on the spicier side but was so good. For mains my partner ordered the Mahi Wrap (Blackened mahi, napa-romaine mix, fresh avocado, honey chipotle sauce, Caribbean salsa, grilled flour tortilla with seasoned fries) which had a nice balance of flavors. The fish was a bit overcooked but the seasoned fries and flavors made up for the dry fish. I ordered the surf & turf burrito (Grilled shrimp, marinated steak, queso rice, grilled onions, pico de gallo, queso fresco, baja crema, topped with habanero onions & arugula, cilantro served with black beans) topped with the tomato cream sauce. The sauce had a nice smoky flavor and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. As for the steak, kind of the same issue as the fish where it was overcooked/cooked well done. For dessert we ordered the Sugar churros (Whipped cream, caramel dipping sauce) which were served piping hot and they go perfectly with the dip. We ended up stirring the whipped cream and the caramel sauce together. I definitely would stop by salt & lime cabo grill for mexican food but would opt for just shrimp as the main meat vs mahi or steak. Looking forward to my next visit to salt & lime.

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    Smoky queso dip with seasoned chips!
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    Fresh homemade salsas made daily with local produce and ingredients
    Shrimp and grits, smoked Gouda and white cheddar Stone grits with bacon, sofrito, sautéed shrimp and mushrooms.

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    Saltwater Seafood & Fry Shack

    Saltwater Seafood & Fry Shack

    4.2
    (101 reviews)
    6.4 mi
    $

    Saltwater is an absolute gem if you love fresh seafood!!! It's a seafood market with a frying…read morekitchen; that's the ambiance. The fresh seafood selection is huge - all local and regional, plus some Louisiana gems! I chose to eat fresh fried seafood, similar to what we call a "seafood platter". Today, 6/4/2025, I got a platter of 3 pieces of FRESH flounder, 6 or 8 oysters, about 1/3 pound of small shrimp, fried okra, boiled potatoes, hush puppies, and a refillable fountain drink... all fried to perfection! FOR $20, including tax!!!! This fry is perfect "American style". I did need hot sauce because we astoundingly season everything in Louisiana. Staff and customers were super friendly, especially, the sweet lady who moved to Raleigh from New Orleans. (She knew my name was "Baby"... LOL!!!) The family that owns this place and their employees are super nice. I ate my lunch with two of the fish guys. I'd eat here every day if I lived in Raleigh!

    A great old school fish fry shack. It is inside a seafood market. Counter order and you wait for…read moreyour food while you can look at the fresh fish options available in the fish market.You can also grab seafood boil seasoning and flour, stoneground grits, or some prepped foodis from the freezer. I had whiting and popcorn shrimp with fries and fried okra. It was way too much to finish and was nicely seasoned and perfectly fried. Next time, i'm trying the clam strips and oyster.

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    Raleigh Crab House

    Raleigh Crab House

    3.8
    (183 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    We ordered from Raleigh Crab House a few days ago and were very impressed. I'd been craving a…read moreseafood boil for a year (thanks social media), but not a homemade one, as I've made them a few times. We went with the Cajun wings and a seafood boil with king crab legs, shrimp, boiled eggs, potatoes, and corn. You can choose between different marinades and spice levels. We went with garlic butter and mild spice. I really wanted to try the shrimp fried rice but it was no longer available, I assume due to being sold out. Next time! Upon delivery, the food arrived very hot and smelled delicious. They ensure it's packaged so a leak doesn't occur. The wings were super crispy, flavorful, and delicious. The boil was a huge portion, truly fresh, flavorful, and delicious. You never know what you're going to get when you order seafood for delivery, but we were thoroughly impressed! The seafood boil and wings could feed two people I'd say. I can't wait to order again and absolutely will be. I will say the only downside is the price, it was about $160 for the boil and wings, but for a special occasion, absolutely worth it. I was debating between four and five stars but it was SO delicious and fresh, that I had to go with five.

    This Crab house is located in Mini City off of Capital Blvd, plenty of parking…read more Started off with a lemon drop martini, be specific on the liquor if you are particularly, if not, you'll taste the house option strongly. Had the calamari as an appetizer, very chewy, I would not recommend. I really went for the crab broil. Mine had, crab legs, shrimp, potatoes, corn and sausage, everything was cooked well. I went with the Big Bang sauce, mild which includes Cajun, garlic and lemon pepper. It is salty. Overall, it was a solid broil for the price. I went in early on a Friday, service was quick and friendly. Dim lighting and cool upbeat music.

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    Dungeness Crab, Lobster Tails, Baby Clams & Crawfish
    Dungeness Crab, Lobster Tails, Baby Clams & Crawfish
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    TrySeafood

    TrySeafood

    4.5
    (161 reviews)
    12.3 mi
    $$

    I've been here many times, and the food is always consistently good! The staff is friendly and…read moreprovides great service. It does tend to get busy, so you may have a little wait for your food, but it's definitely worth it. The shrimp Rasta pasta was creamy, flavorful, and had the perfect amount of spice, plus they give a generous portion of shrimp. The fried fish was cooked well and tasted great, and the steamed vegetables with the garlic butter seasoning were also really good. Definitely recommend checking this place out!

    After a long and exhausting week, coupled with a craving for fried fish we elected to go here…read more While nicely decorated, the interior is small and can seat about 20 ppl or so. We sat outside this day, as the weather was mild and there wasn't any available seats inside. We ordered a fried combo and a grilled combo. TrySeafood does a lot of things right. Portion size was fairly generous. We especially love the fact they serve cleaned jumbo shrimp. Food was cooked well, shrimp was tender as was scallops. The broccoli was not tender crisp nor mushy. The potatoes and corn were delicious. While service was friendly, it was a bit slow. Also, I'm not an Old Bay fan. The grilled shrimp were seasoned with Old Bay. While the fish was crispy, I prefer a cornmeal dredge to a flour dredge. Finally, (and this could have been a me thing) the tip percentage on the screen doesn't align with the math. I intended to tip 15% - which is standard especially considering slow service. That should have been approx $8 and when I got home I realized it was approximately $16. You're not given a printed receipt and if you're in a rush and going through the process quickly it's easy to miss. Again I may have missed something, but I'm pretty sure I selected the %15 option. Additionally, I've seen other restaurants that have intentionally include this practice. Would I go again, sure. I'd request a different seasoning blend or a light seasoning and check that math! Seafood: 4

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    Whole Red Snapper Fish Dinner (grilled)
    Whole Red Snapper Fish Dinner (grilled)
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    Village Tavern

    Village Tavern

    4.2
    (152 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    Takes reservations
    Outdoor seating

    This was our first time going to village tavern…read more It was packed on a weekday afternoon! We got seated very quickly which was a surprise. The food was excellent. Service was great. I heard some people next to us complain about the wait time for their food but given how busy it was, I don't think it was insanely long. We sat on the porch and it was really nice dinner! Will definitely be returning to try other menu options!

    My husband and I went to the Village Tavern for dinner and ordered the NY Strip (med rare) and…read moremeatloaf. The NY Strip arrived more than well done, so we told the waitress and she apologized and sent it back to the kitchen. As I was eating the meatloaf, I noticed an off taste and texture. I looked closer and realized it was still pink/slimy/raw! How can meatloaf be raw? It's supposed to be fully cooked first and then grilled. Whoever sliced it from the "loaf" should have noticed it was not cooked before throwing it on the grill! We notified the manager when he came to apologize for the NY strip, so he took the meatloaf back to the kitchen. When the NY Strip came back out, my husband cut into it and it was shiny and purple inside, from top to bottom...absolutely rare. The waitress agreed it was rare and took it back to the kitchen again. When it came out for the third time, it was perfect (third time's a charm, I guess?). The only saving grace was the kind waitress who felt awful about the sub par food. The kitchen put her in an uncomfortable position, but she handled it with grace. We ordered the chocolate torte for dessert and it was very good, but that's the only thing I'd return for.

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    Fantastic bar for having a bite to eat and a chat with friends
    Fantastic bar for having a bite to eat and a chat with friends
    Village Tavern
    Village Tavern

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