What's not to love about a breakfast sandwich and a hot matcha on a beautiful day with an…read moreadditional pancake. Drift cafe offers a variety of breakfast choices to appeal to everyone. The side mini pancake was just enough and so delicious. I booked ahead just to be sure to have a table at the time I planned to be there.

Really great food, really good coffee, really good environment. The staff is friendly and our…read morewaitress was very attentive even though they were incredibly busy that day. That brings me to the next point. If you go on the busy days be ready to wait long sitting times, is not because of the place itself but because people will overextend their stay and because the local is small it could fill up very quickly. On my visit here I waited over 50 minutes to be sit. Rather than a critic is more of a heads up so that it doesn't take you by surprise. To touch on the food a little bit, I specifically got the breakfast burrito and it was incredible enjoyable. Got some fries as a side and some mushrooms and everything was tasty and fresh. If you aren't sure what to order you won't go wrong ordering that. I would suggest that it be nice to see a traditional american breakfast on the menu. 9/10 would definitely come back!

I love Birdie's for all meals! I've been for brunch and dinner, and I was pleased with both…read moreexperiences! Birdie's is located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, right on Fayetteville Street. There is street parking, but also a parking deck right across the street. The decor is absolutely lovely, and it's spacious with a beautiful bar. There's also a cafe in the front if you just want to drop in for some treats to go or coffee. Although they have a nice cocktail menu, they also have a full bar if you'd like something that is not on their menu. On the brunch menu, they have an item called Mimosa Party, which has 4 different flavors: range, dragonfruit, pear, mango. I've had other cocktails, and they are all delicious and made to order! Now for the food. The food that I've had has been flavorful and very good. Also, they have a lot of options that aren't very heavy if you're looking for some lighter options. When I went for brunch, I had the Hippie Hash Bowl, and it was delicious. I didn't want anything too heavy, but still breakfast-related, and it was perfect for that. For dinner the last time I went, I had the Creamy Chicken Penne Pasta with Cajun seasoning and blackened chicken. I was trying to decide which dish to order, and my server suggested adding Cajun seasoning and blackened chicken to the dish, and boy was it delicious. I did not intend to eat the entire meal, but it was too good to stop. I've also always had great service with friendly staff who are eager to help. I'll definitely be back!

Food was great. The atmosphere and service was excellent as well. The only issue is the coffee…read more There was one barista preparing all coffee drinks for the entire restaurant and cafe. I didn't get my coffee until i was done with my meal, i must note it was delicious coffee. I would've understood if I had ordered some sort of latte, but it was just a cup of coffee. Not everything has to be artisanal, some people just want a simple coffee. Will return, just won't order coffee.

Came here the other night for a business dinner. First time here, and I've heard great things from…read morea lot of people. My expectations were high walking in. And I'm happy to report that my experience far exceeded those already high expectations. Ondrea was our server and she was awesome. Super sweet, accommodating, with good knowledge on the menu items, and across the board was an awesome waitress. Thank you, Ondrea! Food was wildly good. Ordered the crab dip, steak, then the toffee cake with coffee. Everything was mouth-watering delicious and had us both dying to return. Such a great experience.

Winston's is the perfect place for lunch when we get o visit the Raleigh area. I get the same thing…read morealmost every time...the hamburger steak with creamed potatoes and sautéed spinach. It is delicious! My mom gets their chicken salad and fruit plate. She loves it! See also, the peppermint icecream! The atmosphere is reminiscent of great restaurants from the 80s and 90s...busy and a bit noisy, but without the open kitchen feel and high ceilings that make deep conversation with your dining mates impossible. And let's face it...when we get to break bread with friends and family, it is all about connection. Connection over great food! Go to Winston's...today if you can...and enjoy enjoy enjoy.!!

Dining is about your guest as much as the food and eating at Bloomsbury is as comfortable as your…read moreown dining room. Except you have a larger selection to choose and you don't have to clean the dishes.

The biggest win for me was the happy hour oysters. We made it in before 6 pm and took advantage of…read morethe $1 oyster special, ordering a dozen. They were fresh, enjoyable, and an excellent value. If you're visiting during happy hour, they're a must order. The rest of the meal was generally solid. I ordered the sautéed shrimp and pasta, but it came out with pesto instead of the tomato sauce listed on the menu, which was a bit surprising. It wasn't bad, just different than expected. We also tried the pork chop, which was slightly dry, while the ahi tuna was very well prepared and one of the better dishes we ordered. Service was decent throughout the meal, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Overall, a good restaurant with some standout items, but not quite enough consistency across the board for a five-star rating. I'd return, especially for those oysters.

We stopped at Death and Taxes for a drink prior to going to Poole's restaurant. We were challenged…read moreto find a spot at the bar, but the restaurant manager Ryan did an excellent job accommodating us. We enjoyed a wonderful oyster appetizer along with a drink. Service was excellent! She even came by to greet us at the bar and make us feel very welcome. We left and walked to Poole's for our dinner reservation. Much to our surprise, Ryan had called ahead to provide a complementary appetizer when we arrived! So thoughtful! So appreciative of her extra effort and thoughtfulness! We will be a forever customer! Thank you so much!

The food was great! It was really cool to sit at the kitchen bar and be able to see the chefs…read moreworking! My only critique is the price for the portion sizes. My filet was around $60, and it didn't come with a side. This was a bit bizarre to me, because I have never been to an upscale restaurant where the entree/steak did not come paired with a side or designed as a full dish and was instead priced so highly for just the steak! However, the food was really good, so we didn't mind paying more than usual. Overall would recommend

Hayes Barton Cafe' is our family's favorite spot hands down since 1998…read more Recently had dinner w family member in town, and as usual was perfect. Wait staff pleasant and very attentive as always ( we look forward to Frank's return). Caesar salad with fried oysters was amazing, the from scratch dressing is stellar. My daughter's chicken pot pie was great ( family fave) and we loved our Heathbar chocolate cake. If you've never been to HB Cafe', you need to get there! The cozy eclectic cheery ambience can't be beat!

Looking for a place to grab dinner after the Rialto theater? Hayes Barton is a good choice that is…read morewithin walking distance. Known for their dessert and classic American homestyle dishes like meatloaf, this has been on my radar to try. We were able to be seated right away but due to the kitchen being backed up we were advised it would be 30 mins until we got the food. Because our daughter was tired, we decided not to dine in but to get food (and dessert to go). Staff was attentive and apologetic about the wait. As far as the ambiance, if you are into nostalgia and old Hollywood, you'll see a photo of a familiar famous face everywhere. (Even in the bathroom!) I see why this place is an institution and a local fave for how everything tastes homemade. For a slice of cake , which is enough to share ..it was $15! So be prepared to spend a pretty penny here.

I had an excellent experience at Crawford with a group of friends on Wednesday night! The first…read moretime I tried Crawford over a year ago, I wasn't sure I was convinced by the hype. After going again, okay wow, so good!! The first time, I believe we only got one app and one entree. This time, we split numerous plates, which is definitely the way to go. Highlights: do not skip the raviolo and biscuits! The tuna crudo was so fresh, and the beef tartare with bone marrow was extremely rich and delicious. I believe it was my first time trying bone marrow! I appreciated that there were flavorful, crafted mocktails on the menu, as well. I had the spritz and it was great. For entrees, I loved the cod. There was also a fish special wrapped in bacon, which I thought was good but nothing to write home about. The cod was better, and the sauce was delicious. We finished with every dessert on the menu! All were great, but I could not believe how refreshing and flavorful the sorbet was. Our server, Sydney, was wonderful as well! She was super attentive and friendly and made our experience one to remember!

Booked a few weeks ahead for a Saturday night for 6 people and ordered:…read more + Heirloom tomato & peach salad + ricotta gnudi + harissa beef tartare + yellowfin tuna crudo + crab cake + Grilled Bavette steak + Blackened swordfish + Manchego herb biscuits + Blueberry upside down cake + Vanilla bean cheesecake + Seasonal Peach sorbet Top highlights were the tomato and peach salad, gnudi and peach sorbet. Crab cake, steak and biscuits were also great. Unfortunately our server was terrible. We had to ask for plates because when the runners brought food we had none, our server dropped silverware and spilled water on one of us, and the ice cream slid off the dessert when she carried it over (they did replace it). But food was overall good! 4.5 stars.

I came here with my parents and boyfriend and we had an amazing meal. The food was fabulous and…read morethe service was excellent. The ambiance was great too. It felt very classy and relaxing, despite being there on a Saturday night. My mom and I got the seafood crepe, which was delicious. We ate every morsel. The crepe wasn't huge, but it was a 10/10. It was stuffed with shrimp, scallops, tomatoes, and spinach and was drenched in a lobster cream that tasted just like a perfectly done lobster bisque. We were tempted to lick our plates to get every drop of it. My dad got the beef bourguignon, which he enjoyed and tasted good but didn't wow me as much as my dish did. It came with pearl onions (not my favorite), mushrooms, carrots and mashed potatoes. My boyfriend got the Bavette cut of the steak frites. He said it was cooked more rare than medium rare and was a little stringy, but that's was likely because it was a less expensive cut. I thought it tasted good and the frites were perfectly done; shoestring cut and extremely tasty. For dessert, my mom got the crème brûlée which was done well and very tasty. My boyfriend got the chocolate espresso pot de crème, which was tasty and he seemed to enjoy. It was very small, so just a heads up on that. I got the profiteroles, which I was expecting to be mini, but they (3) were the size of a lime and stuffed with lots of ice cream. They came with a warm chocolate sauce in a saucer that you get to pour on yourself. Their portion size is smaller than most restaurants in America, but I think that's to be expected with upscale establishments. I left completely satisfied and not overly stuffed, which I prefer. I think it was well worth it and am definitely planning to go back.

Y'all know I be loving me some Coquette. I came recently with a friend on a Sunday for brunch. She…read morehad never been before so it was a treat to experience it through fresh eyes. We had a reservation but we were a little early. They said we could wait or sit at the bar. We decided to sit at the bar - new for me and I loved it! The bartenders here are conversational and attentive. I grabbed a glass of their rose cava and my friendly got their Bloody Mary - a perfect way to start off brunch. We split an order of their biscuits, which came in a skillet (so they were hot hot hot!) with a fruit compote on top. This was my first time having it and it was delicious. The perfect mix of savory and sweet. Then I got my favorite, their Croque Monsieur. As always, it was delicious! Cheesey and meaty goodness. My friend got their steak and eggs and said that they were also good. We were able to sit and chat and our food came out quickly. The bar here is a game changer!