We enjoyed brunch here with friends! The ambiance is really nice and they have outdoor seating…read moreoptions too. The food was tasty and the presentation was beautiful. The Chicken & Waffles was my favorite! The chicken was nice and crispy and the waffle was a sweet corn waffle. It came with these little morsels of grilled peaches and I wish there had been more of them because I could've eaten a whole bowl of them. The Peck and Plume Bowl was my least favorite dish but that's only because it was VERY tart and I wasn't expecting that. It has passion fruit, banana, blueberries, yogurt, granola, coconut flakes, and bee pollen. We also got the Eggs Benedict which came with country ham and wilted spinach on top. The ham was a bit salty but the breakfast potatoes on the side were great and the eggs were cooked perfectly jammy.

It was our first visit. I was pretty excited for the scallops. Unfortunately they are switching…read morechefs so they didn't have them on the menu. We ordered the Butrata instead....but it never came so I can't comment on it. They also didn't take it off the bill which I didn't notice until our drive home. The server was engaging and sweet. He was willing to answer questions but seemed a little weeded. Perhaps he's new. Still her was personable and kind. The drinks, a Dirty Martini and Hibiscus Tonic were fantastic. I'm on a quest to find the best Dirty Martini in the area and this is in contention. I ordered the burger and my husband got the shrimp and grits. We'd say they were "fine". Neither the meat nor shrimp were seasoned. That said they were cooked well. The grits were well done and the relish was on target. The fries were also fantastic. Overall, it was a good experience sitting on the beautiful patio with music coming into the space from the park. With a few tweaks this could get a better rating.

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.

Amazing ambiance. Really nice inside of the restaurant. We got there for brunch and ordered a few…read moredrinks from the coffee bar, açaí bowl, and French toast. The açaí bowl was sooo disappointing. It looked amazing and presentation was great but that's where it ended. It was the most watery acai bowl I've ever had. The French toast was decent. The eggs were ordered scrambled but were extremely runny. Overall food was ok but nothing I'd run back to. Again, ambiance and presentation were amazing but taste and consistency fell flat.

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.

Do you want to have a great time out with friends? Bring them to Oro. There's a parking deck across…read morethe street nezt to Beasley's thats free on the weekend. Take $75.00 with you and get the cheese choice. I've never had such a delicious assortment of food to touch my palette. I was taken to another plane of existence. Juicy, fresh, and the service was quality. You have to try it. Check the menu and $ first because it won't be for everyone, but it is well worth it. Make a reservation as they were full when we went.

This place did NOT disappoint!!! It was an impromptu lunch but so glad we ended up here. We went…read moreto the Fenton location in Cary and have on our list to try the Raleigh location as well. For starters, our waiter(if I'm not mistaken was also the bartender) was very attentive and gave excellent recommendations since it was our first visit. I ordered the rose water lemonade and my son ordered the strawberry lychee. Both were delicious so much so I asked could the two be combined without the carbonation that the lychee drink had. It was a hit!!!! For appetizers we ordered the Duck Egg rolls and asked the waiter to surprise us with the second appetizer. He chose the Pork Bao. The egg rolls were our favorite out of the two but both were great. For our entrees, my son ordered the General Tso Chicken. I couldn't decide between two dishes so I asked the waiter once again to surprise me. I ended up the whole fish(black bass) entree which was a phenomenal choice. The flavors were like a party in your mouth. It was seasoned to perfection and the sauce: OMG!!!!! Both entrees came with a bowl of fluffy rice. For dessert we got the mooncakes. They were ok. The ambience was nice and welcoming. I don't drink but was informed that it was a place people go to take part in their amazing drink selections. That it is also a great place to read a book which they have plenty to choose from if you forgot your own and a good meet up or date spot. If you are looking for new place to try this place will be a great choice!!!! Let me know what you think!!!

When you visit NC you think BBQ and Southern food, right? Well start thinking Asian because Brewery…read moreBhavana is the best traditional Chinese Dim Sum I've had outside of NY and honestly even compared to what I've had in NY. The staff are wonderful people, friendly and welcoming, they have a menu that speaks to anyone who loves Chinese and an array of libations. The ambience is modern but warm, my favorite is being surrounded by wonderful books. And - gotta check out the wallpaper in the ladies room! Highly recommended!

I went to their first brunch weekend and it was awesome. The shutters were open because the weather…read morewas nice and the restaurant is beautiful. I bet they get walk ins on nice days. I dare you not to get the Pistachio Baklava French Toast. It's so freaking good and even kiddos liked it. The Benedict is also a classic and the burrata app is one of the best I've had. I can't wait to try the lamb hash and dive into their big cocktail menu. The table behind me had a cool shareable cocktail bowl. Great place to bring friends, it's one of the best looking restaurants in town.

I was taken away by the glass art !! thankfully I was sat right in front of it and being honest the…read moreArt was the only reason I picked this restaurant but was amaze on how Amazing the food was. We spent around $140 before tip for 2. Keep in mind this is not a typical Mediterranean restaurant came in asking for rice LOL they don't serve rice. The whole restaurant has an uplifting vibe. The guy who served us was very polite and attentive. We'll be back!

Food, service, and ambience are all 10/10!…read more I did a shared plate afternoon adventure with my friend. We got the scones (I would recommend the honey and chive butter, she preferred the sweet cinnamon sugar). We also split the French onion Mac and cheese. I love that they use cavatappi (sp? - corkscrews) so the sauce is in and around every noodle. The crisp onions on top provided a perfect crunch! We also split the crab and avocado sandwich with house salad. The house salad dressing was amazing as was the crab and avocado. It was so good I asked for a catering menu for my next event. Thankfully, our amazing service was Gabi, who manages all the catering. Such a great experience on a lovely afternoon.

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.

We recently celebrated my brother-in-laws 80th Birthday at Margaux's. It was a fabulous experience!…read moreThe 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!

I attended a business dinner at Margaux's in January 2026. This is a nice atmosphere, although a…read morebit 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.

The vibe was spot on. Great music in a great setting with great food. Coupled with great service…read moreand friendly staff, who could ask for a thing more?! I had a light dinner. Grilled oysters were phenomenal. Balance of briny deliciousness and spice complimented by grilled toast. The Charleston salad - I'm obsessed. I've never seen this in Charleston (SC) but need to make this a staple on my table. And the "fries" were a very generous helping of smashed fingerling potatoes with a spicy aioli. Absolutely delicious. I'd return in a heartbeat!

We had a party of 6 for Sunday brunch, 10:30 reservation. Our server was attentive enough when we…read morefirst sat down, though drinks took a long time to arrive. A cocktail described as "not too sweet" was cloyingly so. When it came time to order plates, our server seemed distracted and was unhelpful (eg, how would you like your eggs? Poached? No, we don't do that. / Do you have sour cream? No. What's that white cream on that plate? Yogurt. Can I have some? [No yogurt ever arrived.]) We tried a variety of offerings, including the shakshuka, monte cristo, shrimp & grits, and chicken & waffles. Shakshuka was very flavorful but the egg cookery sucked (easy came out hard). Monte cristo balance was off (too much jam to ham ratio). I didn't try the others, but the rest of the party seemed to enjoy them. Had to order additional maple syrup (for an extra charge) for the chicken and waffles. A second round of drinks took close to 40 minutes to come out, and then arrived wrong. We had to actively flag staff down to get a fix. Then we sat for a long time, after the table had been bused around us, waiting for the server to come back by. She attended other tables around us while we waived to her to get a check. She did not make eye contact or check in, and at one point was actively carrying on a conversation over my head with another table as she attempted to hand me our long-awaited check. All around, middling food and poor service. Won't be at the top of my brunch list.