Okay let's start by me giving all five stars that's awesome because that's not something that I do…read moreoften. This place from the time you enter the door, intrigues you! The ambiance is modern and low lights vibes. Wait staff totally engaging and knowledgeable of the menu and pairing. Food 10's across the board. I'm not even a tofu girly but this crispy tofu I'll eat and purchase!

Awesome service. Beautiful restaurant. Inspired menu. All the things you want from an elevated meal…read morewith family, colleagues, or a love one. Highly recommend.

Really awesome brewery in Raleigh! The vibes are great inside with plenty of seating options,…read moremostly community style tables and a scattering of high tops. There is an abundance of beer options on tap. The staff were kind enough to let us sample a few options before committing. Honestly everything was great. I wound up getting their Oktoberfest beer, O-Fest, and my partner got the IPA they said is most popular, Shift. So tasty, and the IPA surprisingly I really enjoyed. These days it's hard for me to find IPAs that I'm willing to drink, and that one delivered. There's street and garage parking within walking distance. We came midday on a Sunday and parking was easy to find, and although busy inside the brewery we easily found a table. Highly recommend!

Killer beer, comfortable space, great outdoor patio area and a collection of decent restaurants in…read morethe area. And the beertenders are awesome!! What more could you want?!?

One of my favorite things to do is introduce friends to some of my favorite local spots, and this…read moretime we took them to Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie near downtown Raleigh. The service is always fun and i enjoy the open atmosphere. This Belgian-inspired brasserie continues to be one of my go-to destinations for great food, craft beer, and one of the best Painkillers in town. My must-order dish is always the crispy beer-battered pollock paired with their perfectly seasoned truffle fries. The fish is light, flaky, and fried to golden perfection, but the real star might be their housemade tartar sauce--it's absolutely addictive. A few other standouts from our table included: Savory risotto topped with seared shrimp and blistered tomatoes The NRBC Juicy Burger loaded with onion straws and beer cheese Every dish was packed with flavor, and it's easy to see why this spot remains a local favorite. Whether you're stopping in for a craft beer, cocktails, or a hearty meal, this is a place that's always worth the visit.

We wanted to try out a different spot than our usual go-to. We ended up at Neuse River Brewing…read more It's located an "industrial" looking area off of Whitaker Mill road in Raleigh. The first thing we noticed as walked in was how warm the place was. They have an open kitchen which is generating heat. They didn't seem to have central AC. They did have one wall mounted AC which was nowhere enough to cool down the place during peak summer days. We almost decided to leave and go elsewhere but we sat down. We got the following: Grilled Caesar salad was pretty decent for what it was. Duck Poutine was quite underwhelming. It was pretty cheese fries with duck on it. Not quite the typical poutine that also has gravy on it. Blood Orange Crème Brulee was my favorite item of the three we had. You could taste the blood orange in the crème brulee which was amazing. The portion could have been a big larger. I was expecting it to be in a small coffee cup. I could have had another one easily. All in over an average experience. Not sure if I will go back!

I love this spot! TBH my review is all for the food and service (the only drink I've had here was…read moretheir special 4th of July "rocket pop" lol). Anyway - Pizzas are consistently good, come out quick, and new pizza toppings/flavors pop up every once in a while. I especially love their Wednesday night dinner specials - sometimes I'm not as much in the mood for pizza but they do things like chicken parm and pasta just as good. Service is like a mix of waitstaff and self serve but whenever we interact with anyone working there they're always super friendly and helpful. Like I said, just love this spot! Parking at Raleigh Iron Works is never an issue - I just park in the back gravel lot

We were at Raleigh Iron Works for the Oktoberfest Weiner Dog race. They had it set up real nice…read more It was a little crowded. There was a line at Ponysaurus for beer outside. They had a little tap on the patio. So we hopped in line. My friend went inside to see if we could get beer faster. You know divide and conquer. She won, however the line outside was still long so we stayed in line so we could get another. Sure enough by the time we reached the front of the line we were out. So we grabbed a couple more put them on the open tab from inside and walked around. We came back after walking around and decided after seeing everyone walking around with pizza boxes and Togo bags that we would eat here. We knew from being there earlier that they had outside first come seating seat yourself, but it was full so we went inside, turns out that is also first come first serve seat yourself. There was a table getting up as we walked in so we sat down and they were quick to come clean it. The waitress came and too our drink order and we saw her 1 more time after that. Even though they have a scan menu on the table for you to place your order I think they should still check on you. She came at the end to see if we needed her to close out our tab at the bar, we had already taken care of that. We could have used her during our meal. The wedge Cesar was ok, the lettuce was nice and crisp. The Cesar was good. I always get my dressing on the side sometimes when you get a salad it can be overdressed and I don't like that so I don't take chances. The Chicken schnitzel was ok not outstanding. It could use some seasoning. The salad "on top" of it was good. The dressing was really good. Now this roasted broccoli was the star of the table. It was so yumm. I only wish the dressing was on the side. It was so much of it in the top I had to rub some off. Otherwise it was so good. We would have ordered more but having to use the San to order and pay each time I didn't like that so we just ate that and moved on. Maybe we will try the pizza next time.

I've been to Crank Arm a bunch of times, and have always had a great time. The staff is really…read morenice, they have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and they are dog friendly. They have a Shrute Farms beet flavored beer, and I was interested based on the name but not sure about the flavor. They let me try it, and I ended up liking it and getting a glass. Other people I've been with have also asked to taste, and Crank Arm always is happy to do it. They also have non-beer drinks, Tri-Bucha kombucha, some wine and cocktails. There are a lot of board games, if you wanna play a game and hang out. The location is also really enjoyable for sitting and enjoying being outdoors. I would add that parking nearby can sometimes be hard to find on a weekend night, so keep that in mind!

Such a fun brewery near the heart of downtown! Street parking is available within walking distance…read moreof the brewery. I didn't get a ton of interior photos, but the "crank arm" theme is abundant with tons of bike handles, seats, gears, etc. decorated around. There's plenty of seating inside, though the tables for smaller parties are all high tops. Otherwise, lower tops are more community style. There are a variety of beer styles on tap. I opted for what they said was the most popular - the bike pump pilsner. Delicious and easy to drink. Looking forward to coming back and trying more beers.

Trophy on Morgan St is a Raleigh staple! We love coming here to get their Detroit style pizza they…read moreonly serve on Monday nights. They ~sometimes~ have leftover dough on Tuesday if they didn't sell out but it's not promised so your best bet is to come on a Monday if you're really wanting to try it! The Detroit style pizza is just so dang good and I actually prefer it over their regular pizza. I usually order just the plain cheese and add some pepper flakes and it's delicious. It's crunchy, flavorful, and always consistent! Trophy has a Detroit style special on their menu that changes frequently and is usually pretty creative with different ingredients/proteins. It's cool to come in each time on a Monday and see what they came up with that week! We love sitting at the bar and grabbing beers while waiting for food to come out. The outside patio is also one of the best in Raleigh. Service is always wonderful and we always have a great time when dining here!

Had a Friday lunch at Trophy for my first visit, and it did not disappoint. I built my own pizza…read moreand it was amazing, with a super flavorful crust and great overall taste. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The outside patio is absolutely beautiful. I'll definitely return.

Awesome place! Great beer! The staff was friendly and the food truck provided a great meal to…read morecompliment the amazingly amazing beer.

I've visited Lynnwood twice and it's a great option for great beer and good food in the heart of…read moreRaleigh. The atmosphere is chill, there's plenty of seating, and the service has always been super friendly! I also enjoy their pub-style menu, with faves like burgers and a divine chicken sandwich I enjoyed on my most recent trip. Bonus points that they're open late a night (which isn't always common with breweries)!

Wow, what a fun taproom in the heart of downtown Raleigh! When you arrive at the Burial beer…read moretaproom there is parking available in the lot behind the transfer food hall or on the street. To enter you can either walk through the entrance on East Davie street or enter from the back which is in the middle of the transfer food hall. Walking in the taproom feels like you've walked into a dark, artistic underworld, blended with a relaxed atmosphere. To order you'll proceed to the bar and place your order and then grab an open seat. I ordered the judged become the judgmental double ipa. The beer was perfectly balanced and not too hoppy. I highly recommend stopping by this taproom if you are in the area.

Overpriced and snobby. And dead most of the time. Lots of art on the walls but most of it doesn't…read morevibe with the Burial theme and metal beer names, must be only art of close friends/family of the owners, local dark surrealists with art that's actually thematically metal/horror vibes just get a "that's weird" and ignored. So the owners are normies larping.

We both had a great time. The cocktails and food were awesome! I tried frog legs - so yummy!…read more Fun! And the ambiance was perfect! It was spooky for Halloween

We had an excellent time at Wye Hill's Witch, Please. Outstanding service, delicious food, and fun…read moredrinkware. With so many Halloween-themed drinks to choose from, we will have to go back so we can try some more.

I came across this microbrewery on my commute route and thought to check them out yesterday. Sneaky…read morePenguin is lively on a Saturday evening. The large patio is filled with families hanging out and people with their dogs. There's plenty of seating both outside and in. You can see the brewing tanks to the left as you walk in. Find the drink you want on the chalk board. I chose a flight of four beers (pictured) and chose one of them to take home. My favorite of the four is the März of the Penguins (second from right in the picture), with the Snowdrift Kölsch (on the far right) coming in second. I'll gladly return to try more brews.

Stopped by Sneaky Penguin Brewing a couple days ago. I wasn't sure what to expect, but wow we were…read moresurprised how good/cool this brewery is. When you arrive there is plenty of parking out front or off to the side of the brewery. Walking in the brewery feels industrial yet cozy, dog friendly, laid back, and welcoming. To order you'll walk up to the counter, order a beer, and then grab any open seat either inside or outside. I ordered the no country for old penguins take two (hazy ipa; Hazy and juicy with passion fruit, mango, citrus, and blueberry. Paradisi, El Dorado, Citra hops create a smooth, tropical IPA with a crisp finish) which was excellent and well balanced. Definitely check out sneaky penguin brewing if you are in the north Raleigh area.