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.

Thankfully, I had been to the Pimiento Tea Room for lunch before, because if my first experience…read morehad been this dinner visit, I likely wouldn't have returned. The décor is absolutely stunning, and the service was excellent. We visited during Christmastime and truly loved the festive decorations. Our drinks were perfect and well-crafted. For dinner, we shared the chowder, which unfortunately was underwhelming--the croutons were the best part. We then ordered the chicken, salmon, and mashed potatoes. The salmon was dry, the chicken was on the bone with very little meat, and the mashed potatoes were surprisingly disappointing. I even took them home hoping I could improve them myself. I will likely return to the Tea Room because I enjoy supporting local businesses and genuinely like their drinks and small bites, but I would not come back for dinner.

This place is a bit of a hidden gem in Holly Springs. It sits in an old house at the end of the…read moretown limit...not the Holly Springs limit per se, but the area that most people would walk on the Main Street. It definitely has that tea room flair with lots of wild decorations. Wallpapers with cats and astronauts, snakes hidden in roses, silhouettes of famous people including Homer Simpson and Big Foot. I like it all. The dip du jour was the best part of our meal. They had a pulled pork with cheese and bourbon and Fritos the day we went...it was really good. As was our chai which I would hope they get that right since they are a tea room. They will bring you more hot water if you want to reuse your tea press to squeeze out a little more tea from your leaves. The 10 layer salad was definitely worth it as well, I think the pimiento cheese dressing puts it over the top. I got the seafood nachos and they were just okay--mostly nachos, very little filling . Girlfriend got the quiche and thought it was okay as well. She chose this place for the gluten-free options including the scone which she loved. They clearly indicate on the menu what is gluten free and understand the safety around it. Service was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. We haven't been back yet but we plan on coming once or twice a year to try out the seasonal menus as well as more teas and dip's du jour. I recommend it for smaller, less filling meals such as lunch.

It looked so pretty inside. I sat at the first floor but there was a second level that. Has dim…read morelighting. Seating did seem to be a little tight. As in you can hear the person next to your table full conversation. But it was okay. The staff was very nice and even gave us a complimentary birthday champagne for a special toast. The menu is a little untraditional where everything is a shareable portion. Consider large appetizers. Only downside is you really do have to order a lot of food to get full. They recommend 2-3 per person but I recommend 5. Or 2-3 and no sharing. Okay is the food.... We ordered you can see on the recipe. I think everything we ate was very tasty. But the lamb chops and Mac and cheese. They were definitely on a different level. I love the presentations of the drinks. So fun.

The restaurant is gorgeous and boasts an extremely classy atmosphere. Not as larget as I thought it…read morewould be. Our service was great for the size party we had but I was underwhelmed by the food. I was expecting true Jamaican flavors in my lamb chops, as described by our waiter and that wasn't the case. Tacos had basic flavor. The Brussels were amazing and my Duck Me Up, the star of the show, was the cutest drink at the table. I am happy I had the chance to try the restaurant, would I go again?...probably not.

Came here for a work dinner, and it was the PERFECT spot. Great ambiance. Not too crowded…read more Excellent service. Upscale spot without being too pricey. It was fun doing shared plates across everyone. I don't think I could recommend a more solid spot for a corporate group dinner in downtown Raleigh. Everyone greatly enjoyed and the food was tasty all around.

Food was fantastic the salmon I had was divine it was crispy which I loved and the mashed potatoes…read moreOMG! The service was great the staff were friendly and nice we did reserve before hand it was quite packed the ambiance is nice it's dark and cozy .

An absolute gem in Raleigh! Boatman Distillery completely blew us away with their unmatched…read morecustomer service, local spirits, incredible Mediterranean menu and unique atmosphere. The highlight of our night was definitely the service! Our server, Sophia, was fantastic! From the moment we walked in she was greeting us with genuine warmth. She had an in-depth knowledge of their spirits and menu. As our first time visiting she made us feel right at home. She knows the cocktails and food and will recommend exactly what you are in the mood for (go on a limb and order what is recommended...you won't be disappointed :)) The manager, Darwin was one of a kind; showcasing a level of customer-oriented detail that you rarely see these days...with the top notch service and team it is clear that it all starts at the top. The manager here is the absolute gold standard of hospitality; stepping in to help the staff during a busy rush, and checking in on tables to ensure every single detail was perfect. Darwin provided impeccable recommendations. I highly recommend trying the made-in-house, specialty Navy Gin and homemade tonic (a total game-changer). He clearly has a deep knowledge of their crafted spirits, his attention to detail and customer care did not go unnoticed. The team at Boatman truly make you feel like a VIP as a customer. Beyond food and drinks, the live jazz music created the perfect touch to the overall vibe. The architectural masterpiece and curved entryways provides an aesthetic that makes you forget you're in Raleigh and not in the Mediterranean . Lastly, had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners tonight, who confirmed the team is just as amazing as the person in charge. You can tell they care deeply about the guest experience, it's obvious they have created a fantastic culture for their team. The staff radiates positive energy, which only happens under great leadership. All around great vibes. We will absolutely be back.

There are parking decks and street parking located near the business. The restaurant has several…read moretables inside of the business. Our server was very attentive and helpful. The restaurant will validate your parking if needed. I got the fatoosh salad, wings, hummus, and an order of fries. The hummus was good. The fatoosh was very different than any other fatoosh salad that I've ever had. It had a lot of large pieces of vegetables. I wasn't really a fan of it. The chicken wings were tender and the fries were served hot. The spices that were on the wings and fries was very distinct & a little overpowering as I continued to eat them.

I'll just say it. I'm not. Chicken and waffles girl, BUT I think these officially converted me! The…read morechicken was delicious and crunch and the waffles were fluffy! My drink, "figuratively speaking" was super tasty. Who doesn't love an egg white? And if you're sharing played I'd recommend the shakshuka! Beware that you'll be sitting outside so only go if you're prepared for the weather.

I had a very disappointing experience at Hummingbird Restaurant. The service was rude from the…read moremoment we arrived. The staff came across as unfriendly and made us feel like we were an inconvenience rather than valued customers. To make matters worse, I found a hair in my matcha drink. After that, I noticed another hair in my scrambled eggs. Finding one hair is bad enough, but finding hair in two different items completely ruined the meal and raised serious concerns about cleanliness and food handling. Unfortunately, because of the poor customer service and the lack of attention to hygiene, I won't be returning. I hope management takes these issues seriously and makes improvements so other customers don't have the same experience

Absolutely loved the place had a late lunch with a friend. We ended up chatting with Scott,, Steven…read moreand Brandon. Great local owners that live right in the area and are in touch with the community. Thank you so much for bringing a wonderful establishment with great food and great cocktails to the area. Absolutely amazing for a family friends, lunch, dinner or even just a cocktail. The inside is perfect. They even have a private dining room area if you need a screen or projector for AV connection.

I had an arugula salad with grilled chicken. It came with this lemon dress which was very good. My…read morehusband got a chef's salad which was a nice size. The place is nice and there is an outdoor patio. I really wanted a grilled cheese with short rib but they didn't have gluten free bread. That was disappointing. I know some restaurants can't separate cooking apparatus but it doesn't affect me to have just a little. Service was OK. Nothing special. I do think we'll be back.

I've visited The Kitchen Table at Relish many times and always enjoy my time there. Most often my…read morehusband and I meet another couple there for Sunday brunch and to play some games. They offer a huge selection of board games and card games and have amazing game tenders who can help your table select a game to play and they can teach you how to play the game. I'm always so impressed by their vast knowledge. I recently visited for a relaxed girl's night out. We had a wonderful time. We all enjoyed the special drink of the day which was the watermelon margarita. We ordered a few items off the menu and ate family style. We all especially enjoyed the short rib tacos. Everything I've ever eaten there has been excellent! Brunch is amazing but it's also an excellent place to enjoy lunch or dinner.

Really fun place! I came with two girlfriends to get dinner/drinks and play games. The biggest…read moreappeal of the Kitchen Table is their awesome selection of board/card games. They have your standard games, niche games, card games, kid games, and everything in between! The game tender was super helpful in recommending a few games we could play with our party size. We ended up playing a card game I'm familiar with called Set. We all enjoyed our drinks and food. We shared Miguel's Stuffed Jalapenos, Loaded Chicken Nachos, and Short Rib Tacos. Everything was tasty but the short rib was my favorite! I'll definitely be trying more short rib items next time I visit. We sat outside, and since it got pretty hot, we didn't stick around to keep playing after we finished eating. If you have the time, it's probably worth waiting for a table inside, or you can make a reservation if you have a party of at least 5.