Nantucket Grill is located in the Falls River Town Center, and this specific location has been open…read moresince 2010. The shopping center offers plenty of parking, and the restaurant features a large outdoor dining area, a bar, and indoor seating. I believe they also have at least one private room available. Note that since my last review, their hours have changed -- they are no longer open for weekday lunch, only dinner. Once again, I visited with a large party, and the staff did a wonderful job seating us in the back of the dining area, away from other guests, so we had our own space. The service was top-notch; the staff kept our drinks filled, managed all of our complex orders seamlessly, and flawlessly handled the extra challenge of organizing a massive order of to-go cakes for our group at the end of the night. Nantucket Grill features an extensive menu with reasonable prices for the portions you receive, offering sandwiches, burgers, salads, and steaks. While I have previously ordered their excellent Maine Lobster Roll, I wanted to try something different on this visit, so I opted for the filet mignon paired with a baked sweet potato. My filet was cooked perfectly and was a very good cut of meat. While it wasn't quite at the elite level of the high-end steaks you get at The Peddler, Angus Barn, or Winstons Grill, it was an incredible value at around $35 compared to their $50+ price points. It is also a massive step up from a chain like Outback, where the filet can end up tasting more like a standard sirloin. I thoroughly enjoyed every bite -- leaving absolutely nothing to bring home! The sweet potato was also excellent and came served with brown sugar. For dessert, I had hoped to snag a slice of their German chocolate cake, but unfortunately, it wasn't in the bakery rotation that night. Instead, I grabbed their famous strawberry shortcake to go, which made for a perfect treat to enjoy later at home.

Was invited to celebrate a 70th birthday party with friends on June 27, 2026. The atmosphere was…read morepleasant, and our waitress, Lulu, was friendly and attentive. Unfortunately, the meal was very disappointing. When you hear the name "Nantucket," you expect outstanding seafood. I ordered the crab cakes, but they fell far short of that expectation. The outside breading had a burnt taste, the inside was brown with a stringy texture, and there was no sign of fresh lump crab meat. The asparagus was bland, underseasoned, and served without butter. My husband ordered the fried cod and scallops, and he wasn't impressed either. Overall, the food didn't live up to the restaurant's reputation. Next time, we'll stick with the NC Seafood Restaurant at the Farmer's Market for fresh, hot seafood.

Rudy's is easily the most consistent sports bar and restaurant in Apex…read more The staff is always friendly, there's a steady flow of customers, and even during peak hours the team hustles to make sure everyone is taken care of. They are accommodating, attentive, and genuinely seem to care about the customer experience. The food is consistently good. Their burgers and wraps are among the best in the area, and the fish and chips are excellent. I recently had a friend visiting who is gluten-free, and I was impressed by how many options Rudy's offered and how willing they were to accommodate special requests. It was a great reminder that they do a lot more than typical sports bar fare. Beyond the food, Rudy's does a great job supporting the community with kids' nights, trivia, and other events that bring people together. As someone who has lived in Apex for more than 10 years, I'd consider Rudy's a local staple at this point. That's why it's disappointing to see people criticize a locally owned establishment over things like a delayed takeout order or not being provided a brunch menu. The locals know why Rudy's has been successful for so long. If you're looking for great food, friendly service, and a place that genuinely feels like part of the community, Rudy's is always worth a visit.

Great service from the bar. Had the Cluck Yeah Bowl and $5 house Pinot Grigio special. The bowl was…read moregood, but not my favorite. Chicken was shredded and the guacamole was not house made. My husband had the buffalo chicken sandwich with fries. Their corkscrew potato style fries are my favorite. Overall, it was 3.75 stars so I'm rounding up.

Lovely cafe inside the art museum. The food and drinks were delicious. And I enjoyed the art on…read morethe wall. I had a matcha latte and chicken salad. The chicken salad was so good with the fruit inside. Very brightly flavored. The service is friendly and attentive. I loved my experience here.

Everything went well. The waiters were attentive, but not overbearing. They were very well-versed…read morein their menu made great suggestions the ambience of being in the museum and having a nice lunch prepared by a nice good chef was awesome. I mean,9 you just can't beat that I would go there just for lunch.

What a beautiful place! Fall would be great for dining…read moreoutside, to hot today. Service was good. I had looked at the menu before I went. My husband and I got there and the calamari and salmon dish was not offered. I got the pork belly fried rice with eggs and my husband got the cheese burger. Both were equally delicious. Espresso my husband loved and my tamarind Margarita was great.

Yet another winner in RTP! When you come in, it looks like a super tiny coffee house with a few…read moretiny tables with people sipping coffee and working on their laptops. I'd be one of them for sure if I lived here! It has a kind of hidden huge and gorgeous dining area in the back. We didn't have time to sit for a full meal unfortunately. So we got coffee and matcha - all excellent and balanced - not overly sweet at all. I got a bacon egg & cheese on a tortilla which was sooo good. This place & the hood gave me NYC in the 80s/90s vibes and I love it. Aaktun is owned by the Michelin recommended Little Bull folks, which I have also reviewed & loved.

We had a great eating experience overall at Mulino. There were 12 of us but because when we called…read morethey continually hung up the phone or the call would end (on a land line). We weren't able to make the reservation for 12 because it only goes up to 10 on OpenTable. We ended up having to make the reservation for 6 at one table and 6 at the other table. To tease us, they put the tables right across from each other and put a table of 2 right in between us. To make matters worse is that we were celebrating our wedding so it would've been nice to have us all together. The restaurant gave me and my husband champagne to try to comp this I suppose but would've been better if they could've seated us all together. We started with the crab cakes and arancini. The crab cakes were fine. The otter crust was crunchy and perfect. The arancini was stuffed with cheese, rice, and meat and it was delicious. They were also crunchy on the outside but so soft and good on the inside. I had the tagliatelle. The noodles were prepared perfectly. It was almost as if I was in Italy. Something I noticed in Italy was that the noodles were never cooked too softly. They were still more firm but edible and delicious and that's how they were prepared at this restaurant in Raleigh. The dish was excellent and very tasty. My husband had the medium rare Ribeye with peppercorn sauce over mashed potatoes with sautéed seasonal vegetables. This dish was prepared perfectly. The ribeye was delicious and mashed potatoes had a great consistency about it and seasoned well.

Came here on a not-so-busy Thursday evening for a date. I sat at the bar and had the Fibonacci,…read morewhich was delicious. The ambiance of this restaurant was lovely, dark, and romantic. I adore the bar top design. After my date arrived and a few drinks later, we decided to sit outside for dinner at a table. It was a chilly night, so they had heaters facing the tables, and the outside matched the loveliness of the inside. I had the lasagna, which had that delicious classic Italian taste. The meal, cocktails, and wine were all perfect; my only gripe was the customer service. I felt like we were being rushed out, especially when the server interrupted us to ask if we were done.

We found this place online while looking for a lunch spot in the area and are so glad we did!…read more Cool old building, quick, helpful service and really great sandwiches. My friend and I decided to split two sandwiches so we could each try the Italian and the grilled ham and cheese. I can't tell you which I liked better but I can say, we both really liked the broccoli salad side - great option that you can't get everywhere. Perfect casual lunch spot across from Raleigh Iron Works

Good spot if you're looking for a quick meal, but not a place I'll be running back to. The service…read morewas friendly and the food came out quick, but the burger and chicken sandwich were both just okay. The house made cherry cola, on the other hand, I loved! You can validate your parking once you get inside the restaurant so you don't have to pay, but would obviously prefer not to have to do this extra step of registering my car.

We invited some friends to meet us at Cafe Luna after attending a function in downtown Raleigh. We…read morehave not been there in several years, since it was sold by the original owner Parker Kennedy. I have to say the ambience has not changed at all, but the food was not something the original owner served. The food was mediocre at best, the bread taste as if it had been bought at a next day bakery; tasteless and soft like Wonderbread. Our waiter was attentive, but the hostess never came to our table to see if our meal was satisfactory. Parker always came by our table to greet and see if we needed anything. Bottom line: I will not go there again and would not recommend it to anyone looking for good Italian food. Disappointed.

Caffé Luna was a lovely find in Raleigh's historic City Market. I found it on OpenTable, liked the…read moresimple Italian menu, and decided to give it a try. The restaurant itself is beautiful. It's tucked into a gorgeous restored historic building with dark wood floors, lovely architectural details, and a warm, old-world feel. The hostess was welcoming and gave me a wonderful little table by the window. I managed to find free street parking nearby -- despite some slightly confusing signage -- although I can see parking being more challenging during busier hours. I started with a glass of Italian Prosecco, which absolutely hit the spot, followed by the Caesar salad. The salad was fresh and perfectly dressed, although the croutons tasted a little more packaged than homemade. A small detail, but fresh croutons would have elevated an otherwise excellent Caesar. For dinner, I ordered the Tortelli Crostacci -- fresh pasta stuffed with lobster, crabmeat, and prawns in a cream sauce. The sauce was delicious, and I happily finished the dish, but I kept searching those little pasta pillows for the seafood. I could smell it more than I could taste it. A few visible pieces of lobster, crab, or shrimp in the sauce or over the pasta would have made the seafood component shine. It was good, but next time I'd explore something else on the menu. They also brought bread with olive oil, which looked lovely, but I only have one stomach and had priorities! Service was friendly throughout, even as the restaurant became quite busy with several large tables. I ordered tiramisu to go but, sadly, never got to enjoy it. When I opened it the next day, quite a bit of liquid had collected in the container and the dessert had become watery, so I decided not to eat it. I'm not sure what happened there, but tiramisu shouldn't weep like that. One last quirky detail: even the restroom was adorable, although the accordion-style door took a little negotiating. Bonus points for having a shelf where I could set my takeout bag rather than putting it somewhere questionable! Overall, Caffé Luna has plenty going for it: a beautiful historic setting, gracious hospitality, a straightforward Italian menu, and a lovely atmosphere. There were a few misses with my particular meal, but nothing that would keep me from returning. I'd happily come back and work my way through a different part of the menu. Life is too short not to eat well. If you find yourself wandering through Raleigh's historic City Market, stop into Caffé Luna and find your next meal.

I had seen this restaurant on social media so was excited to try it out! We went on a Sunday…read moreafternoon and were able to snag a seat on their rooftop. Walking through the downstairs restaurant it looked super cute as well though! Our server provided prompt service and drink refills when needed. The Greek food was excellent- my favorite being the Chopped Marouli Salad! I also appreciated their wide selection of mocktails.

This was my second visit, and the food was just as amazing as i remembered. Definitely order the…read moreplatter. You get a ton of food for the price, and it's well worth it. I also recommend sitting upstairs for the beautiful views and great atmosphere. The only downside was the mosquitoes. They were relentless the entire time we were eating, I left with 8-10 bites. The restaurant really need to add like type of mosquito control for the outdoor seating area. Tiki torches, oil lamps, or any kind of pest deterrent would make a huge difference. Again the staff and food are fantastic but eating outside was a battle against mosquitoes and flies.