I always enjoy coming here. It's easy to just order at the bar and sit wherever you want. You can…read morefind college students with laptops or people enjoying cocktails. It's not very large, but also not small and they have outdoor seating. The prices are fair. I ordered a cocktail, appetizer, smash burger and dessert well for under $50. The food drink and food came out fast and was delicious! It was hot and fresh. The drink was perfect. Well balanced and well portioned. The Brussels sprouts were so good! Flavorful and nice texture and the burger was delicious. Great size and served with a side of pork cracklings. You would need to upgrade for a bit extra to get a more traditional side. I will definitely be back here over and over.

Disclaimer: I came here only for the smashburger, so this review is limited to that…read more If you look at reviews for this place, a lot of people compare their burger to In-N-Out. Well, the burger is not as good, and the fries are better than In-N-Out. I went for lunch, and sat at the bar. You order ahead of time, and they bring you your food. Service is pretty quick. They also have a number of house made soft drinks, which is a bonus. They have some good beers on tap, but I didn't try any. The burger was a good burger, but it didn't particularly stand out. They use potato buns, which are really nice. The patties are not especially thin, and the pickles are not the tangy type. An In-N-Out Burger is mustard fried, and they put a special sauce on, but this place doesn't do that. They do have caramelized onions like the animal style burgers. Anyhow, come here for the cocktails, sit on some nice mid-century furniture, enjoy some solid food along with your drinks, but don't come here hoping that you're going to get a burger like In-N-Out.

The food was absolutely awesome. Just what I needed and hit the spot very well! Great service and…read morepeople with a smile to greet you at the counter and then the food just topped it all off and made it an excellent experience. Will come back to this place every time I'm in Raleigh!

Wolfpack Sandwich was really yummy and on the sweeter side. LOVED the seasoned tots. 9/10, ~$14read more

Great fresh sould food The place was ssooo clean…read more Staff was soo great and welcoming Me qnd husband will be back

Finally got to try Nana Morrison's Soul Food in Cary! The restaurant itself is a pretty large…read moreestablishment with plenty of seating inside, plus a covered outdoor area that looks like it has garage-style doors they can open up when the weather is nice. Definitely a cool setup! I went around lunchtime and there was no wait at all to order. I decided on the fried pork chop, which I didn't realize was a made-to-order meal. I expected a little bit of a wait because of that, but I was honestly shocked when it took about 25 minutes to get my food. My friend had already finished her smothered chicken by the time mine came out Thankfully, her chicken was VERY good because I definitely stole a few bites while I waited! As far as my meal, I think next time I'd order something that's already cooked and ready to go and probably switch up my sides. The mac and cheese and yams weren't quite as good as I was hoping for, and the cornbread muffins were pretty dry and probably my least favorite part of the meal. Now the sweet tea?? SWWWWWWWEEEEET! They definitely understood the assignment on the Southern sweet tea! Overall, I'd give Nana Morrison's another try. There were enough things on the menu that looked good, and after tasting my friend's smothered chicken, I know there are definitely some winners. Next time I'm skipping the made-to-order wait and trying a different combination of sides!

Service is superb! So warm and welcoming. Food is reasonably…read morepriced. Generous portions. Twice brewed tea is a delight. Highly recommend!

What a place - full of character, friendly service and tasty breakfasts…read more There are historic objects up the tall walls and across the high ceiling. I saw a bicycle and lots of sports-related items I ate the Farmer Joes' Breakfast Bowl. This is a dish full of hearty flavor and included a homemade biscuit at the bottom. Then topped with well-fried home fries, a rich sausage gravy, cheese (cheddar) my two scrambled eggs and green onions. I added bacon to build the tasty dish. This was a fun place to visit.

I went back to Beasley's Chicken & Honey one last time as they close January 25th. Even on a cold,…read morerainy morning, there was a line outside before opening. I understand as if you aren't seated when they open, you can expect a 90-minute to two-hour wait. I was hoping to get the Chicken Pot Pie this time and thought my prior visit was just off. I was thrilled that most of the menu was available. They were just out of the banana pudding. So I got to try the pecan wings I read about with the white sauce. It was so good. Then I got the chicken pot pie and biscuits. The pot pie had old biscuits for the topping, but the creamy mixture with large chunks of chicken was delicious. My biscuits came with honey and were served warm. I left with a slice of the chocolate-caramel-coconut cake, a side salad without onions, and a fried boneless thigh. The salad was made correctly, and the dressing was included. The salad was full of veggies, and the cake was rich and moist. Service was friendly and as soon as I finished my iced tea, another appeared. My wings were brought out first and it was a while for the rest of the meal as the restaurant was full. But they didn't rush me at all. I actually liked the space between the dishes, as I might not have been able to eat it all otherwise. I couldn't finish both biscuits and was even provided a container for the honey. I am going to miss Beasley's, but I'm glad I got a positive experience to remember the restaurant.

I can't believe this place had to close and the only reason was pure greed from the landlord. I've…read morebeen going here since 2017 but recently when they switched to gluten-free fried chicken we started going more because my girlfriend has celiac. On Wednesday's they were doing all gluten-free menu and it was amazing...no crazy unreasonable upcharges, just honest menu pricing and great food. As of this review they are the #2 most reviewed place in Raleigh only behind the Pit. When we went last week for a farewell dinner it took us 3 weeks to get in. We got turned away 2 other times. The place was always packed and busy yet cozy and calm with great service. Hopefully they relocate or put some of the items from the menu at Pooles. Fuquay could use a nice place like this and it would be way cheaper than Raleigh! Best of luck to the staff in the future as they all look for work.

Southern authentic BBQ ! I've come here for years while…read morevisiting Raleigh and while last time wasn't as great , this visit was 5 stars ! I love the skillet cornbread , deviled eggs and brisket hands down ! We order alittle bit of everything since there was 8 of us and we left so full !!! Highly recommend!!!

Visited this spot for the first time in a year and it was just as it's always been, good…read more We sat at the hightop tables and had the pleasure of being served by the bartender! (She makes a good L.I.T) She had backup come in as we were gearing up to leave. It started to rain and she walked my mom to the car with an umbrella that is above and beyond service! It's one thing to do your job but that kind gesture made my entire experience that much more special. So to my servers, thank you once again!! Now, let get to the food and ambience, what were all her for. Appetizers: BBQ Cheese fries and Smoked wings ! They brought hush puppies and biscuits with their house made honey butter to the table. We ordered a couple of the Combination Plates, the BBQ Chicken Plate and the Pick two protein plates. Everything was good, and everyone left stuffed and had plenty of leftovers! The dining areas were decorated in wood and cast iron with a BBQ and Pork references throughout.

We were in the area and wanted a lighter lunch before we hit the road back home. True Food popped…read moreup on our radar, a place we used to love when we lived in Scottsdale AZ. Overall a great experience. With a few little tweaks this spot would be a 5 star just like in Scottsdale. Place is beautifully done, open spaces, open kitchen, clean and bright. Service was also excellent, quick and friendly. My wife and I split two mains and the kitchen automatically plated each dish separately for the both of us without asking. This little extra touch is always appreciated. We never go to True Food and not order the edamame dumplings. This is one of our all time favorite apps. Tender dumplings with a tasty edamame paste inside. These are bathed in an absolutely delicious truffle oil sauce that complements the overall dish amazingly well. If you've been on the fence to go here, this is a must try! A unique dish you simply can't find anywhere else. The two mains we ordered were the tuna poke bowl and the Chinese chicken salad. Both were a bit flat in taste. The chicken in the salad was a bit overcooked, and the poke had 80% rice (which was delicious), but not enough fish. Overall an excellent experience. With a few tweaks, this place could easily be a 5 star spot. If anything, go and try those unique edamame dumplings, you won't be disappointed!

After some shopping, I decided to look up nearby restaurants for lunch. To my surprise, True…read moreKitchen popped up. Since it was one of my favorite spots when I lived in NJ, I immediately walked over. The restaurant itself is a beautiful, massive space, and since it was only 11:30 AM, it was fairly empty. Unfortunately, the service was incredibly disappointing from the start. When I greeted the hostess, she looked at me with dread and barely acknowledged my presence. I asked for a quiet corner table for one. Without saying a word, she grabbed a menu, walked me toward the bar, dropped the menu on a table, and walked away. About 10 minutes later, a server from the bar brought me water and took my order--again, no smile or greeting whatsoever. I ordered the Bananas Foster Chia Seed Pudding and the Farmer's Market Scramble, specifically asking to substitute the cheese for spinach due to a severe allergy. The server confirmed this was fine. My food took a long 30 minutes to arrive. There was no apology for the delay. By this time, I was starving and annoyed. As I went to take a bite, I noticed the scramble was oozing with cheese. I asked the bartender to double-check, and she confirmed it was indeed cheese. She said they would remake it, but offered no apology. When I asked if I'd have to wait another 30 minutes, she just said, "I don't think so." On top of that, the chia pudding I ordered turned out to be a chia drink, and it completely lacked the promised bananas. This was such an unpleasant experience. The staff was completely detached, cold, and made me feel entirely unwelcome. By the time my corrected food finally arrived, I had lost my appetite. To add insult to injury, I was charged an extra dollar for the spinach substitution. As a former fan of True Kitchen, this was deeply disappointing.

We walked into Poole's Diner for a drink and ended up staying for dinner--and I'm glad we did…read more I started with the chicken pâté, which was outstanding, while my friend chose the swordfish entrée. My Negroni was sublime, and I also enjoyed a couple of glasses of Gatto Arancione orange wine, which paired beautifully with the meal. To finish, I ordered the dark chocolate mousse torte--a rich and decadent ending. We sat at the iconic horseshoe counter, a piece of Raleigh history in its own right. The green Formica countertop dates back to 1945, when the space served as a midday lunch counter. You can see decades of history etched into its surface--the wear from generations of elbows leaning on the counter. It's the kind of patina that simply cannot be recreated. That's what makes Poole's so special: it preserves the character of an old Raleigh diner while elevating the food, cocktails, wine and service to a very sophisticated level. The service was outstanding--warm, knowledgeable and attentive without being intrusive. Poole's is Michelin Guide Recommended, and it's easy to understand why. Historic, sophisticated and completely unpretentious, it manages to preserve the soul of a classic Raleigh diner while delivering food and service at a very high level. What started as a drink turned into one of the most memorable meals of my Raleigh visit.

We came here on a Tuesday night right before heading over to the red hat amphitheater for the…read moreShaboozey concert. We sat at the bar and our service was great! She knew the menu well and answered all questions we had. We started with the lobster doughnuts, which was an interesting name for them. I would describe them as lobster hushpuppies. The roasted chicken was chefs kiss. The knife glided through it like butter! It was very well prepared and tasty. The mashed potatoes had the consistency of grits, which was surprising but very tasty. The strip was tougher than I thought it would be but the waiter let me know it was because of how it's prepared. (Shaboozey was amazing by the way.)

The food and beverages were good. We had wings, a fish platter and a crab boil. The boil was tasty…read more I also got a strawberry Hennessy which was DEEEEEEEELICIOUS. The sides were good. We got yams, collards and cabbage. Seasoned well. The wings came with seasoned crinkle cut fries. They were good. We got lemon pepper dry rub. The sweet tea was good as well. Now the service. The service was....okay. I hate to say anything bad because I plan to come back, I'll just place my order and do a pick up. We waited at least twenty minutes to get the check, and another fifteen to get our cards back. They have a lot of to go orders, and they seem to take precedence over the in-house orders. The place is clean and comfortable, with hip hop playing which is right up my alley. I'll give it another chance at a later date.

Food was over seasoned and service was terrible. We try to give folks the benefit of the doubt but…read moreeverybody who can cook doesn't need a restaurant

My wife and I had lunch here today and everything about it was excellent: service, food…read morerecommendations, ordering, speedy food service, food quality and quantity, price (by 2026 standards) etc. I had the bbq bacon cheeseburger with fries and my wife had the shrimp and grits. Both were excellent. We will dine here again.

The Metro Diner is always busy, so I did expect a little bit of a wait. I was told 20-25 minutes…read moreand waited that long outside. Then, I moved inside to see what the delay was, and the host tried to seat me at the counter. Really? I'd been waiting 30 minutes, and you won't seat me at the empty table. So I declined and said I'd wait for my table. I never got a notice on my phone either, so what was the point of that system if you need to be inside the small waiting area to be called? I could see the open table, but I was not seated for another ten minutes. They didn't want me at the big table. Then it was interesting to watch all the staff walk by and ask who had my table. How do they not know which tables each person has? Someone eventually came by, asked if I'd been helped, and took my drink and food orders, since I'd been waiting quite a while. I ordered a half-and-half tea. I'm not sure she knew what that was, as she kept saying "unsweet". The first tea was half-and-half, but the refill was unsweetened. I went with the chicken pot pie, as that is what caught my eye. I expected a delicious dish, but what I received was disappointing. The ratio of the chicken, gravy and veggies was way off. I'd say there was enough low-quality processed chicken for three to four people, a little gravy and even less veggies. I had a bowl of processed chicken cubes with a splash of sauce, not what I had in mind. I usually skip the pastry part, but I ate that as I needed something other than chicken. I left some of the chicken in the dish. The waitress didn't even offer me a to-go box. It was that bad that I wouldn't eat it anyway. My check was brought out soon after I got my food. I don't understand the rush, but bringing the check early won't get me out any faster and lowers your tip. This was just a really bad experience, and I don't see myself returning. I have liked the food in the past.