A happy surprise in every bite…read more Artisan is a bright, cheerful, almost whimsical eatery located in the rapidly expanding Cobblestone Village in downtown Rolesville. This mini-deli serves up a variety of specialty cheeses, cured meats and beers. There's also a wall-size cooler loaded with a wide selection of canned craft beers, ciders and seltzers. The decor is warm minimalism, the vibe is neighborly and the staff cordial and accommodating. Signature sandwiches are my personal favorites, but there's also a variety of Small Plates, Salads and Boards. The sandwiches are huge - like the ones found in the best of New York's delis. One special, the Sweet Heat Seoulwich, was truly special. (Be sure to check the specials which change often.) The Toasted Hoagie Roll is piled high with Korean BBQ Glazed Pineapple, Mortadella, Mozzarella, Pickled Fresno Peppers, Gochujang Aioli (spicy Korean-inspired mayonnaise), Lettuce and Tomato. (Bet you can't eat all of it in one sitting.) The traditional Turkey Club is another monster that includes Hickory Smoked Turkey, Pesto Aioli, Spanish Jamon (ham), Lettuce, Tomato, and Vermont Cheddar on Sourdough Bread - a gourmet delight. Add a pint of Salty Turtle Kölsh Style Ale and you have a delicious, filing and refreshing meal. On the lighter side we recommend the Small Salad & 1/2 Sandwich. We paired a Caesars Salad and Mortadella (traditional sliced Italian Pork Sausage, Calabrian Chili Aioli, Gruyere Cheese, Balsamic Caramelized Onions and spicy Arugula on a toasted Hoagie Bun) - really good. The Whipped Ricotta Plate is another winner. The velvety Ricotta is topped with a rich Fig Jam, crispy Prosciutto, Yuzu Oil (refined citrus peal oil), Citrus Zest and Chives. The accompanying toasted Sourdough Bread was airy, tangy and as good as you will find anywhere. What I appreciate the most about Artisan is its creativity and imagination.

Excellent beer selection, decent wine choices. We shared a charcuterie board and a ricotta with…read morehoney, walnuts and fig dish. The toasted bread served with it was deliciously crunchy. This is a great little place to stop and snack. The staff are really friendly and helpful

The inside of this place is really cool and neat. We loved the live painting and music. Lots of fun…read moredecor-- skeleton keys, playbills, theater posters. They had a small section for books and things. It was neat. The tables are really small and the drinks were just okay. We had 6 with us and it wasn't great for a crowd. Maybe only 2-4 would be better.

I absolutely love this place!! I am obsessed with skeleton keys and skeleton decor so I absolutely…read morelove all of the decor. It is such a cool vibe and such a beautiful laid back atmosphere. They have a great cocktail menu and all of the drinks I've tried have been delicious. The bartenders are friendly and do a great job waiting on a full bar of people. I really love the little gift shop. We bought some really cool books there and they have great games and other gift items for purchase. They also have a fun assortment of motel key type keychains. I so wish this place was closer to my house as my husband and I would like to hang out there all the time.

We loved our experience here. There's bigger tables in the back with a live band playing on the…read moreweekends. The vibes were top tier and drinks were good. Definitely a small little bar in town but worth it to go hang out and have a good time!

Had been wanting to try this place for awhile but left half full cocktails on the table. The…read morebartender looked at me crazy when I asked if they had any "Smokey bourbon drinks" (to the point a fellow customer looked at me and said "that wasn't a crazy question"). Appeared to have a couple beer specials on certain nights and you could likely grab a beer or glass of wine easy but maybe not a place for mixology. Location is at least quite convenient.

I first got to try Blackbird at a Halloween Yelp event, where they brough about half a dozen of the…read morebeers for us to try. I was impressed with so many of them, that I knew I had to make the journey from Raleigh to Wake Forest. On a chilly Saturday afternoon, I took the lone remaining seat at the bar. The service was incredible friendly (Cheers!) and they let me try 4 samples, which was very much appreciated. My favorites were the Juicy January and and the Yellow Submarine, both are Hazy IPAs. The JJ had hints of creamy pineapple in it, refreshing without being too light. The YS tasted a little more balanced, a really good all around beer. The Where I Belong was also good, this one leaned a little more towards West Coast, but it didn't have a strong piney taste like a lot of West Coasts can. I even noticed hints of caramel in it as well, which helped to counter the hops. There are several TVs and they'll put on just about any game you request. Also if you're into pumpkin beer, try the Pumpkin Amber when it's around. It's a Top 3 pumpkin beer that I've ever tried, and I've tried at least 25.

The low down:This place never disappoints! The customer service is consistently friendly and…read morewelcoming, and the beer and wine selection is fantastic--there's truly something for everyone. Tonight was extra special thanks to the incredible live music by JT Parrothead. The energy, talent, and atmosphere made for such a fun and memorable evening. Great drinks, great people, and great music all in one spot--what more could you ask for? We'll absolutely be back!

Jess our waitress gave us an overview of some favorites on the menu and wow.... We benefited from…read moreher knowledge. I enjoyed the House Hibachi with salmon and hubby enjoyed the Wagu Texan burger. The bar is louder but we enjoyed a booth on the quieter side. Everything was delicious and a beer hit the spot too. Be sure to ask for Jess.

Gatehouse Tavern is located in the Gateway Commons shopping center. Lowe's Foods is the anchor…read more Parking tends to be hard to find near the restaurant, so more spaces are available if you park closer to the grocery store. The sports bar is divided into two sections: a dining room with tables and booths, and a bar with high-top seating. The restaurant was fairly quiet until the karaoke was about to start. Then it seemed like you needed to scream to hear a conversation. They also have trivia nights, so that likely isn't as loud. I ordered the Wagyu Burger, and it was cooked to order and delicious. The mashed potatoes for the side were lukewarm and rather dry and bland. The way they were presented at the table made it seem as if they were meant to go with something, like butter or gravy. I would not recommend the mashed potatoes, but the burger was delicious. The sweet potato fries, another had as a side, looked good, as did a salad. Service seemed good at first with the drink and food orders. But once the food was brought out, I don't think we saw the waitress again until it was time for the checks. A bill with a credit card for another guest at a different table was even brought out with the processed checks. So make sure you get the correct credit card back.

Went for a dog day showcase type event at buds. It was great there was lots of vendors with crafts…read morethat they do themselves. There was also a band that was playing music at a outside stage. There was an outside little drink station as well as in the actual Tavern they had an outdoor deck area and in inside place to sit. They also had tables around the stage to sit on and enjoy the music. In the little back room that was off to the side they had a painting class going on. There was lots of nice dogs that we got to make friends with. Met buck and Kimbo. Both amazing people! Got some delicious lemonade that you could enhance with different flavors. They seem like they had interesting drink choices and I heard from lots of patrons that they had drinks that tasted amazing and some of their favorites that they could find around the area. There was a lot of grilling going on that day so lots of sausages and hamburgers. All looked delicious as well. People were really chowing down on them! The parking is outdoor parking and you pretty much just figure out your own spot to park in so there is a lot of room and availability to figure out somewhere to park. Just don't block people in because that would be rude. Will definitely be back!

Has draft beer, wine, bottles and canned beers. Food is Amazing. Dart boards and 4 Diamond coin…read moreop tables. Bands are always amazing especially when you can sit outside and enjoy a nice bonfire. Everyone is very friendly.

Once again we enjoyed a great dining experience with friends at one of our favorite places. The…read morefish tacos are so delicious. Several people in our party ordered them and added avocado which is a nice touch. Also the Seared Ahi tacos are also a must have if you like ahi. This place was busy but we had a great team of servers checking on us and took great care in all the details. Predictably awesome!

My cousin absolutely loves this place. Unfortunately, our experience wasn't the best, and I'd have…read moreto give it a 3.5 stars at most. We started with fried pickles for the table, but to our surprise, they never arrived. My cousin ordered a chicken quesadilla, her husband had a burger, I ordered a burger as well, and my partner went with a deconstructed salad. While the food that eventually arrived was good, the wait was painfully long. By the time my cousins finished their meals, we still hadn't received ours. We ended up reorderin the pickles which only takes 2 mins to fry, regardless it was just a disappointing experience all around. The food's quality was decent, but the service and timing made it not worth the wait. Overall, it's a place with potential, but unfortunately, the service needs some improvement to match the quality of the food.

Fortnight has become a weekly tradition for their trivia nights on Mondays. They've gone through a…read morecouple of staff here and there since my last review two years ago and we love the current bartender and service. We always have a fun time and having trivia and music bingo nights has gotten us out of the house for sure. They no longer have food trucks but you can still bring in your own food or order food from one of the restaurants next door. It's a fun place to hang out after work Monday nights and their bar menu selection is great!

Fortnight Brewing is a nice addition to a newly constructed retail area here in town. It has a nice…read morebeer hall feel and there is plenty of seating inside and outside under a covered area alongside. I've been to the Cary location several times and their brewing products are mostly in the English style that I like generally. They do have wine, Prosecco and a bar that offers a limited cocktail menu. It's a thing these days to go to a brewery and see the tanks and brewing equipment but, their brewing operation is at the Cary location, which is impressive. If I remember right, they made their own yeast for their beer recipes. I liked their Kolsch and Best Believer from the sampler I had. They also have rotating food trucks on weekends, primarily, that will be parked at the rear of the establishment.