We recently celebrated my brother-in-laws 80th Birthday at Margaux's. It was a fabulous experience! The food was the best I've had anywhere, the service was flawless from the hosts and hostesses that served the appetizers to the full service given all of us by Sara and Bill! They were so professional and personable and just made the evening perfect. It was night to remember and I will go there again when in the Raleigh/Durham area. Thank you so much to the Chief for the wonderful food but especially to Bill and Sara for their expert service! read more

Margaux's Restaurant - Margaux's Restaurant Raleigh NC, with Sara, Lee and Bill. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I attended a business dinner at Margaux's in January 2026. This is a nice atmosphere, although a bit dated. The waiter was really good and very helpful. The reason for the low rating is the food. My colleagues could not believe that I ordered the liver entree, but I didn't care, I love liver, and my wife won't fix it. I'd never heard of Mustard-Seared Calves' Livers, but, loving liver the way I do, I was willing to try it. When the liver came out, it looked like a huge pile of greasy slop. I was not deterred and took a bite. The liver was mush; it had absolutely no texture, and the taste was just awful. Not wanting to tempt fate (I have had food poisoning before), I did not eat any more than that first bite. As I mentioned before, the waiter was excellent and removed the offending entree. He offered to put in an order for something else. I opted for the calamari appetizer, which was okay. They comped my calamari and didn't charge for the liver. I hope the restaurant will rethink this dish. I suppose it could have a following, but at the very least, make sure the liver is fresh and high-quality. read more

I've been coming to Margaux since I was a kid, but it wasn't until I got older that I truly began to appreciate just how special this place is. The decor is vibrant, whimsical, and incredibly inviting. It sets the perfect tone for a memorable dining experience. The food is always fresh, and the menu changes daily, which keeps things exciting. You can go with a timeless favorite like the Steak with Roquefort or the profiteroles, or branch out and try something more adventurous, like the swordfish. I highly recommend coming with friends so you can share and sample a variety of dishes, it's part of the fun! The hosts and servers are consistently warm and attentive, and they go out of their way to ensure we always have a great time. If I had one small suggestion, it would be to add some cushions or more comfortable seating around the dinner tables. The chairs are rock hard. Just a little touch that could make an already great experience even better! read more

Margaux's Restaurant - Swordfish with Curry! - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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What we had... Prix-Fix 1: Chicken Kimchi Potstickers Roasted Shrimp with Penne pasta Oatmeal cookie sandwich with ice cream Prix-Fix 2: Caesar salad Pan Seared Scallops Margaux's Crème brûlée We wanted to try a different restaurant in Raleigh so we checked Yelp and noticed Margaux's. The restaurant is tucked away in the back of Brennan Station on Creedmoor Road. My wife and I visited there on a Saturday evening. The parking can be tight in that area, but was not too bad when we went. We arrived for our 6:30 reservation. I would recommend placing a reservation on weekends as there was a lot of people coming in after we were seated. However, now I understand why so many people dine there. The atmosphere is very nice. I would say the atmosphere is casual New Orleans. Our waiter was prompt and did a great job explaining any dish we had questions about. For the food, the potstickers were great. Two large potstickers, fried well, not only. The tang of the kimchi was a great addition to the flavor. The side salad was fresh and the sweet chili sauce was a must-have to put in the potstickers. The roasted shrimp with penne was very good too. Fresh is the best word I can give for the entre. Everything had a light taste, the shrimp was cooked perfectly and the tomato based sauce would be good on just about anything, so much flavor! The only thing I would have wanted was some additional shrimp. The entree came with only four shrimp. No complaints about the taste, but I think it dish should have included a few more. The oatmeal cookie desert was a surprise. I asked our waitress beforehand about it and she thought I might like so I tried it....Good choice! It reminds me of an upscaled oatmeal cookie sandwich. The cookie was rich, the filling was not too sweet. The raspberry sauce on top was perfect to cut through the richness of the cookie. The sandwich sat on what looked like whipped cream, but was actually softened ice cream. Last, there was a caramel sauce under everything that just brought everything together nicely. The desert is rich and heavy, but so good. My wife's Caesar salad, she mentioned it had a great taste, the dressing was especially memorable, fresh, light and full of flavor. The pan seared scallops were tender and sweet, just as they should be. The broccoli cooked well, still having a dark green color and retained a nice bite, not mushy. The mango chili sauce added a lot of flavor to the dish. The menu showed green beans as one of the sides, but I believe they may not have had any when we visited, so broccoli was substituted. There were no objections! Again, the only complaint from my wife was that there were only three scallops on the plate, one more would have been welcomed. Not an issue, just being picky! For desert, she had the crème brûlée. She loved it! The custard was very creamy, not too sweet and the caramelized sugar top was golden brown and brittle as expected. The combination of those flavors worked well together. Overall, we had a very fine dinner that night. The atmosphere was relaxed, staff personable and attentive. It was our anniversary and our waitress gave us a hand written card congratulating us on our celebration and many more. We'll definitely return, most likely with a few more people in tow! read more

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Last minute booking for a Saturday night out. Prior to coming I checked out the menu and saw the three course offering. The Caesar salad was good and a great start the courses. A mixture of breads consisting of corn bread, a baguette and rye bread came after ordering. Great light paring with the salad and entree. Next was the salmon on a bed of mashed potatoes and green beans. The salmon was cooked to perfection and melted in my mouth. This was one of my top salmon dishes I've had when considering the presentation, flavor and temperature of the salmon. Lastly, I paired my meal with a key lime pie. A suitable portion to share a few bites. This was a lovely night out with a great pairing of courses. read more

Margaux's Restaurant - Grilled Salmon* - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Only was there once, May ambience was nice and it was a good feel walking in. They have a Monday night special and my wife and I decided to try it. It was pretty good, not great. My wife and I ordered a glass of wine before and the glasses are really small. That's like a dealbreaker for me. The people at the next table ordered a bottle of wine and they had big glasses with their bottle. The worst part was the food was being delivered from someone else other than our waiter I guess they were busy, but he never came back to see if we wanted another glass of wine. Maybe we had an appetizer and the wine was already done and then we waited for the entrée and the wine, of course was still empty. Then we got dessert and our waiter finally stopped by and the dessert was good, but nothing was great. I'm not sure. I will try it again. To me it was more like a sit at the bar, watch a game and get a burger or something. So I have to give it about 3.8 stars. read more

Pleasantly surprised upon walking in. Not what I was expecting with a funky decor and vibe with above average menu and choices. Loved it and looking forward to going back. Cocktail crafted well. read more

Margaux's Restaurant - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Margaux's has gone down hill significantly: The soups were extremely watered down, the Cesar Salad dressing was thin and watery , the meat was tough, of bad quality and very over cooked. The desserts were straight out of a box! The entire experience was over priced and a tremendous disappointment as there are so many terrific restaurants just down the road in North Hills. Please save yourself the disappointment and a boat load of money by going almost anywhere else. It was truly sad to see what used to be such a great establishment serving such terrible fare and with such rushed service. read more

We came for a birthday celebration. As we walked up to the host desk we were welcomed with friendly young faces. The ambiance was very early 1900s. Seemed like a place you'd find fresh hunted meats! Although every thing was thrown off as i noticed the hostesses were wearing short flowery dresses that made them look like a guests daughter. I would encourage every one wear something that truly represents what you are going for. I ordered a Virgin mojito, my husband ordered an ol fashioned. My drink was very tart and sour. First course we decided to try the raw oysters, wagu appetizer, and French onion. All was good. The wagu app was a little odd, hard to pick up. Just seemed chaotic on the plate. It's meant for sharing, but that was difficult. For Entrees, we tried the peppercorn duck, filet of 1992, scallops n lobster. The duck was kind of tough and hard to eat. The sides were really underwhelming. I had a "potatoe anna" some hard veggie medley with no seasoning, little thought. The filet was perfect, but again underwhelming sides. The scallops were tender and very tasty. Overall i would work on what you're going for as a restaurant, and providing the most excellent compliments to your entrée to really help every thing come together read more

Prices of soft drinks and credit card fees. Pathetic to spend 300 bucks and get nickel and dimed read more

I took a risk trying a new restaurant on New Year's Eve and was so happy that I did. We looked for a place with a new years menu and loved what Margaux had to offer. They were fully booked but we came anyways and everyone at the front (hostess, servers, manager) were so nice and accommodating and luckily found us a table that happened to be empty at the upper level next to the bar. The restaurant was really nice and lively inside and there was a wonderful jazz duo playing all night that made the ambience even better. Multiple people checked on us all night and there was always someone to refill a drink or take/bring a plate. 10/10 service. The food!!!! WAS AMAZING!!!! I honestly don't have many nice dinner restaurants that I consider extremely well-rounded but every course of this dinner was so good that we've been planning the next time we'll be back for their regular menu. The new years 3-course dinner was completely worth $110 per person and there were so many good options it was hard to choose. First course: We both got lobster cakes. They were so good. From the butter sauce on the plate, the potato salad underneath the cake, the cake itself, and the crab on top. 10/10. Second course: Grilled filet of beef over mashed potatoes with lobster nuggets and asparagus. This dish was fantastic. I would get this any day. It was the perfect plate. My partner got the lobster tail with clams and fettuccine. The lobster was great and the fettuccine was good to me but he preferred it to be a bit more creamy. Third course: Brown sugar blondie tart with caramel apples and cherry gingersnap cheesecake. They both were so good and flavorful but we were so full at this point. We also got a couple of drinks that were great as well which was a plus. Our whole experience here was great and this has definitely been added to my top places list. read more

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This is a Raleigh gem, with great ambiance, experienced wait staff and excellent french inspired cuisine. Dinner is wonderful, but the happy hour, with small plate offerings are my personal favorite. Bring your honey. read more

Not as worthy as their exorbitant prices. Good experience overall but I felt robbed. Won't go again.

Service was ok. Food was not and very expensive. I'm afraid this close by restaurant has pushed the limits too far Greed or poor management ? Hard to tell read more

I've been wanting to come here for quite some time and made reservations for their Monday evening special which includes a three course meal for 28.95! They have a prix fixe menu with several choices. I ordered the Caesar salad, salmon with mashed potatoes and snap peas, and chocolate mousse. I also ordered the French onion soup because I just had to try it. Unbeknownst to me, they also serve a delicious bread basket that include corn bread and a loaf of another bread which was amazing. I was very very impressed with the corn bread. The Caesar salad was okay, and the French onion soup was great. By the time my salmon came out, I was already pretty full so only ate a few bites and had the rest for lunch the next day. Had to save room for the dark chocolate mousse which was a generous size and very filling. The table also had an order of truffle fries which were good and I trie fine peanut butter cake and bread pudding - both EXCELLENT. I couldn't pick a favorite dessert out of the three we had at our table, all excellent in their own ways. I will definitely make it a priority to return for another Monday Mahem! read more

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This is one of Raleigh's best restaurants, and has been for a long time. I know every year new restaurants pop up and get all the press, but Margaux's has remained a very solid 5-star restaurant for something like 30 years. And I think it is all with the same owner. On this last visit we sat at the bar and had a Charcuterie tray, Oysters, and drinks. The bartenders are great and the service at the bar is excellent. The Charcuterie was generous and of course genuine Italian meats like Speck, Pancetta, Prosciutto etc. along with a selection of high end cheeses and fresh bread. It was all so good. Mianly, go her for the great atmosphere and genuine friendliness that Margaux's has offere for a long time. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday dinner after hearing many great things over the years. Thankfully, it lived up to the hype. When you walk in, the ambiance feels pretty high-end and luxe. The perfect place for a celebration. There were about 15 of us seated at one huge table that they had reserved. Despite the part, the server was terrific, made thoughtful suggestions and did an excellent job keeping up with everyone's order. I ordered the salmon, which was delicious. Perfectly cooked, well seasoned, great plating and accompaniments. It was a wonderful experience. I look forward to trying it again in the future. read more

ordered the angel hair pasta with tomato sauce and shrimp. Unfortunately, the shrimp was overcooked, the pasta was mushy, and the portion was overwhelming. The sauce tasted overly sweet, like something from a cheap jar. On top of that, the staff started cleaning while I was still eating, which made the whole experience uncomfortable. Definitely disappointing. read more

94.5 health grade posted the night of our visit. The bar service was great and friendly. The table service was average. The menu offered interesting and unique dishes. Our food was average with orders of Heritage Pork Loin / cranberries; Chicken; and Peppercorn crusted steak. The steak was the most appreciated dish. Our appetizers were good to include dip / won ton chips; spring rolls and a special latke. The desserts were fine with the hot fudge sundae being a disappointment. We are glad we visited but we will likely not return for a while. read more

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Just wow! The food was delicious, the service was outstanding. The ambiance was inviting. I was there with a large party and the restaurant navigated the party with exception. I will be back. read more

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Excellent food quality and flavor. The value for the meal is reasonable. Service it's always good and on point. The restaurant looks good , clean and nice decor. read more

What a cool spot! Lots to look at here...love the decor! And the menu changes EVERY DAY. Decided to visit for my birthday dinner. It was disappointing to find out they close so early at 9pm (on a Friday!) but glad we got the little time we did here. Food was top notch and so different than what you'd see on a normal American menu. Cocktails were great. Was sad I didn't get any little dessert or celebration of any kind for my birthday dinner but I enjoyed it nonetheless. I could tell wait staff was ready to go home. Lol. Overall, I'd definitely visit again. read more

Margaux's Restaurant - Australian Lamb Loin - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This was our second time coming to this restaurant. We got seated in the exact same spot right next to the open kitchen with people walking in and out right next to us and lots of kitchen noises ( one of the worst seats in the entire restaurant) versus being seated a few empty tables over in front of the very lovely large fish tank or other side of the restaurant with plenty of seat availability. I ordered the espresso martini and it tasted off like citrusy which made it taste bitter come to find out there was a lemon rind in my drink but did not see it because it was hidden under the foam at the top of the drink. The complementary bread was not a mixed variety this time but only some french bread and sweet corn bread both tasted great. Our appetizers were fantastic very flavorful, my steak was tough even on a medium cooking. The meat was not allowed to settle before serving, so two slices in all the blood drained from it and filled the plate, dessert was advertised as a chocolate raspberry layer cake but was a two layer chocolate cake with some whip on top and a squiggle of raspberry sauce on top of the whipped cream. The waiter was very attentive and did an excellent job. read more

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For starters, our waitress Mandy was fantastic. This review is in no way a reflection of her service. We went on a Saturday evening and it was packed, but that didn't affect her performance at all. The ambiance is interesting. The prices reflect a more upscale restaurant, but the setting is very casual. I've never been to a place quite like that. It almost makes you feel like you're at a sports bar because of how loud it was. Nothing wrong with that - it was just different. Finally, the food. This was where we were disappointed. We shared the calamari appetizer. I had the brace of quail stuffed with dirty rice on top of broccoli. Hubby had the garum spiced chicken breast. The only things that felt even remotely seasoned were the dirty rice and the chicken breast (this was actually very tasty). The vegetables were your typically steamed veggies with no seasoning. The quail was very plain, redeemed only by the creole sauce that came on top. We wanted so badly to like this place, but I doubt we'll be back. read more

Margaux's Restaurant is a great place to dine and has been a Raleigh staple for years. On Monday's they have a prix fixe menu special all night instead of the early bird hours. It is three courses for $26.95 so a very good deal for an appetizer; entree and desert. I had the Caesar salad; steak and tres leches cake. I was disappointed in the quality of the meat. I know meat prices have risen but it was fatty and tough to cut. I wouldn't order the steak special again but the salad was great and the cake was so good. The bread basket was great with Italian bread and cornbread. Service was good as well especially as there was an issue with the computer system and processing payments. read more

Margaux's Restaurant - steak; mashed potatoes and broccoli - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Yikes! Must have picked a night when the chef / cooks didn't show and the bar help had to fill in. Seriously, the service, appetizers and deserts were very good except I could have packed my key lime pie into a shot glass. Now, the entrees that we come to an "upscale" dining experience for. My wife had three scallops, dry rice and partially cooked broccoli. I had four small shrimp in very watery and tasteless marinara sauce. It was more of a broth than a sauce. Oh well, what did we expect for $100 +. read more

We visited for a birthday celebration and opted for the pre-fixed menu on a Monday. We thoroughly enjoyed the steak kebab starters, and the prosciutto peaches were delightful. The salads were also very good. While the entrees were enjoyable, we felt they could have been a bit more memorable; particularly, the pork chop seemed a bit on the salty side. However, we found the desserts to be delicious, especially the vanilla cheesecake, which we loved. The service was attentive, but we did experience a longer wait for our credit card back when we were ready to leave. Additionally, we noticed that the staff began to hand us a hot plate without mentioning its temperature, which led to a minor burn on our finger. It was nice to see the other runners were quick to remind us afterward. The decorations were quite quirky, although we felt the lack of cohesion affected the overall ambiance a bit. read more

We eat at Margeaux at least 6 times a year. We brought our adult kids to start a Christmas/New year tradition. Well, it was very disappointing. First, our waitress was not nice at all. She must have been having a bad night. She was not very attentive and was slow. Our reservation was at 6:15 and we ordered our food by 6:30. The appetizers came out quickly and we very good. At 7:40 I asked the waitress where our food was. She didn't seem to know much about it and said she would ask. The food came out 5 minutes later. Nobody apologized! The waitress made some excuse about it being busy. I have been there many times when it was much busier. The food was ok not great. I ordered my steak medium rare and it was cooked that way. My daughter ordered her steak medium but it came out medium rare. This is the first time we have had a problem here so we will try it again but for a $300+ bill we should have received an apology. read more

Made reservations for 3 at 5 on on a Saturday. We were seated promptly and the service was great! For the first time my husband and I had very different opinions on the food. I will share both and you can do what you want with them We ordered the Mrs. Klause (sushi appetizer, had smoked salmon, cream cheese, with spicy Mayo) for starters. For dinner, I ordered the Caesar Salad (half size), moscato, and a filet while he ordered the same entree but with an old fashion to drink. My experience: I thought the food was really good and I would go back. The steak had a really nice flavor and was juicy. I will admit the vegetables were a little bland (no butter, garlic, etc) and the potato was pretty good as well. The only thing I wasn't a huge fan of were the steamed veggies. His experience: he didn't like the potatoes or the vegetables and said he probably wouldn't go back. He's had better for this price point and would chose Perry's before coming back here. So there you have it, it's of our takes on the same dishes. I would say at least go once, form your own opinion. The food is good and the atmosphere is great! read more

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Margaux's is definitely a fine dining experience and it certainly stands out from standard restaurants. The food was great, it just didn't necessarily exceed expectations for how nice the place is. The spiced fries were not as good as the spanakopita dip with the fried artichokes (that was great). The swordfish was cooked very well and the corn was delicious. Sweet potatoes on the side were the right tenderness. The halibut was also great. Our server was fantastic and super accommodating. read more

Margaux's Restaurant - Swordfish - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My wife and I have eaten here a handful of times. We enjoy the close proximity to where we live, and the food is always really really good. This visit was no exception. Stephanie was our waitress. She was awesome. Upbeat and full of great recommendations, especially as it was my wife's birthday. The martinis were amazing. That gin martini was to die for. Cesar salads. Perfect. My filet steak was spot on, my wife's salmon perfectly cooked. The chocolate mousse was amazing. I think you see a trend here? Highly recommended read more

We came here to celebrate an anniversary. Have heard about Margaux's but haven't tried yet. It's a fun and trendy place filled with very eclectic decor with a pub like atmosphere. Where else would you find a knight in shining armor, buddha, Chihuly-like glasswork and assorted stuffed animals all in one restaurant? Service was excellent. Our server was very attentive and amazed me with her ability to memorize our orders without taking notes. Food and drink - They have a full bar and expensive wine list. My elderflowertini was very good. The food is excellent and very generous servings. Because the menu changes daily, I forgot what the exact names of the dishes were. Panko crusted tempura tuna with a Asian style guacamole was excellent & very generous for a starter. We shared a Caesar salad. My grilled salmon dish was very good as well as was my husband's pecan pesto crusted grouper. All the portions were very generous so much that we ended up taking most of our entrees home. I really wanted to try the desserts that I saw passing by but I'll save it for my next visit. read more

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Service from Heather was top notch-she answered all of our myriad questions about the menu and she was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The ambiance was very warm and pleasant. They had a Christmas theme going on and a fireplace going so what more could you ask for. I brought my GF here for her birthday and it did not disappoint. The food was phenomenal. I had the short rib and she had the salmon and we both thought they were fantastic. We had some good wine to pair with the meal and the dessert (butter cake) was to die for. I highly recommend this spot! read more

Great service, food and atmosphere. We will go back to this fine establishment for sure. 5 stars all the way! read more

Margaux's Restaurant - Mary Beth and I at Margaux. Great date night at a great place e to eat. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Date night! I ordered rack of lamb for the first time and it was good. Service was great. Dressed up and felt a little over dressed, so I wouldn't say to get too fancy. Lots of gourmet food options! read more

Margaux's Restaurant - Fried Calamari and focaccia - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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We rented the Rotisserie Room for our small 14 person wedding and everything was so wonderful. The food was fantastic and all of our family was very pleased with the service as well. I have a gluten allergy and they really catered to me. We will definitely be making this our yearly anniversary place! read more

Fantastic food and wonderful service all packaged up in a beautiful atmosphere. Loved our special night!!

First time dining at Margaux's. Pricing was fine dining level yet the restaurant is more like a pub. Some white tablecloths and some noise dampening materials would enhance the experience. Our server, Mandy, was top notch. If you go, ask for her. The food was was very flavor packed. It just didn't match the pricing in portion size. We did the 3 course dinner. Both appetizers were outstanding. The fried wontons and the beef skewers were our choices. The main course were lacking. The teres major was overcooked and small. The shrimp and pasta had 4 shrimp for a large bowl of bowtie pasta. The desserts were key lime pie and french vanilla cheesecake. The pie was not as good as Cape Fear's. The cheesecake was dense and was about 2 inches square. I couldn't taste any vanilla. Margaux's doesn't have a water filter nd city water is the pits. My steak was well done in most places. I asked for another beef skewers app to go since they were very good. The manger came by and left it on the table without a word. Very poor on his part. Some little details would make this place a much better dining experience. read more

I'm giving this restaurant three stars based off the food we ordered . Waiter: When you go definitely ask for Stephanie! She definitely gets 5 stars! She was great, personable, friendly, vibrant, and on top of everything. Atmosphere: cozy and eclectic Drinks: Strawberry margarita w/ casamigos reposado : too sweet and too much syrup mixture. Wine: Bordeaux : not sure the name but it was the only one! It was full of body! Appetizer: Love potion #9 (sushi) it was okay ! The rolls were on the smaller side but they had flavor. French onion soup : so delicious! Not a traditional French onion but would order again and again! Very flavorful and rich! Entree : Tomahawk for 2 w/ two lobster tails Three of us shared this ! First let's start of with the lobster tails ! Oh my goshhhhh so amazing ! I would get them again and again and again! So flavorful , juicy, and seasoned very well! The steak was just okay! I was slightly disappointed in the flavor of the steak. But it was made to order (medium) and was brought out medium!! which was a plus! Potatoes were amazing! Dessert : Key lime pie was to die for ! Salted Caramel cheesecake was good and sweet! read more

Margaux's Restaurant - ToMohawk for 2 - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The service is excellent! Our waitress Mandy was very knowledgeable from the the history to the dishes served for the day. We were there to celebrate our 26th anniversary. It would have been nice to have a more exclusive romantic seating area. It is pretty loud and open though out. Pricing the for food is a bit pricey but definitely worth it! The wine menu is ok however, prices for a $15 bottle of wine was well over $40. My suggestions are to 1) have a small area for more quiet romantic celebrations. 2) wine prices. read more

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