Don't let the "$$$" fool you, total cost of a meal can be very reasonable. You pay for quality. Oysters run $3-$4 per (outside of their happy hour specials), but are top, top notch. Recommend getting oysters, sides, and apps. Great bar. Staff was excellent. Inside an old historic pawnshop, super unique surrounds. read more

Made back to St Roch before the end of oyster season and so should you. I got two of each oyster, they were super fresh! And the crawfish hush puppies were incredible. Chunks of crawfish, thick and crispy breading. I walked in 30 minutes before closing, didn't feel rushed, everyone was super nice. read more

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I loved the ambience and music. Service was spot on. However, I was not impressed by the food on any of my three visits. I did not enjoy the shrimp and grits, fried fish, beignets, cocktail drink, etc. I craved a New Orleans style dish and fish, but I was let down. I do not understand how this restaurant was chosen as a Michelin recommended restaurant. I am a cultured foodie, and I was not impressed by this restaurant. read more

Continued excellence! Our fabulous server was very helpful and friendly. We started off with some great, perfectly shucked oysters. We don't like them briny, and the ones the shucker selected delivered on that! I chose the Lox Latke, two foods from my childhood. WOW! A crispy latke with some deliciously flavorful smoked salmon on top--very creative and definitely a super dish. My wife got the Shrimp and Grits, always consistently good. Glad we made it over here after touring Artsplosure. read more

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In town for "bidness" and popped in to St. Roch for happy hour 1/2 priced oysters. I enjoyed three varieties from Washington State, paired with Roch's homemade crackers. For the main course I chose the menu for "Raleigh Restaurant Week." I started with three NC oysters. They were very good. The next course was the "No bullshit" salad. The salad was so fresh (greens come in weekly from a farm in SC) with the champagne vinaigrette and goat cheese (I honestly could have added a protein and stopped there). The final course was rice and beans with shrimp and andouille sausage. Wow! Amazing dish, seasoned to Perfection and so filling. Run, don't walk to St. Roch--Wednesday night 1/2 prices oysters!! read more

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Let me get straight to the point, St. Roch is terrific! The restaurant interior has a relaxing, classy vibe to it. It had that perfect noise level where it doesn't feel hushed, but it's not so noisy that you can't hear your date across the table. Also our server was both attentive and extremely helpful. She had an air of confidence and knowledge about the menu and could offer up an explanation for whatever questions we had, but also was not overbearing about imparting her knowledge like some waiters can be. "Enough, enough! What about the food?!" The food was TOP notch. We started with an arancini which came as one large shareable portion instead of several pieces to divvy up. It's perfect for a date night. And it was possibly the best arancini I've ever had. It might have been the highlight of the meal for me. We both then followed that up with seafood platters which were also top notch. Easily some of the best seafood I've had in this city. I'm tempted to get the same exact order next time I go, but I really can't wait to try the red beans and rice dish which has andouille sausage in it. This is now one of my favorite Raleigh spots and I can't wait to go back. read more

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My friend and I had the most amazing time at St Roch. We had creamy espresso martinis and shared the roasted garlic oysters and the greens salad with fried oysters on it. They aren't shown in the pic because they forgot them. I snapped the pic before they came out. Everything was amazing! I can't remember our servers name because of said martinis...he was great though! read more

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I made a reservation for Sunday night for two people with Resy. They do require a credit card and will charge a no show fee of $25 per person. We were seated promptly once arriving. The food and drinks were so good. I got the Harvest mule to drink. I really liked the pumpkin spice and ginger flavors in the drink. We started with the boudin arancini and wow! I didn't expect it to be one giant arancini, but it was delicious. It had a nice kick and was like nothing I've had before. For my main entree, I got the calabash platter with fried shrimp. I don't like fried pickles and they let me get an extra hush puppy instead. The fried shrimp and fries were both great. I liked the aioli with the fries. The one miss for me was the hush puppies. They were kind of dry and didn't have a lot of flavor. Service was fantastic. Our main waitress came around often enough, and other staff came around to clear things/check on things too. All around this is a great place and I will definitely be back to try more! read more

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Oysters are absolutely amazing here! Especially the cooked ones! Although we had a lot of the raw as well. The vibe overall was awesome and trendy. The service is the reason this is a 4 star instead of a 5. Right off the bat, the waiter basically said we take your whole order at once and we will bring it out accordingly. It was very much a "we are too busy for you" message, this was a business dinner: so thankfully the food far exceeded the service, however, I'm Not sure we will be doing another work event here. But I cannot say enough about the oysters. I recommend start here with a drink and oysters... and find dinner elsewhere. read more

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St. Roch is still so good. The food never misses, the bowls are always soo yummy and filling. Staff are always super friendly and patient as well. Even though it was cooler I sat in the window which I love because it feels like a little nook. I'll always return and recommend even if parking for anything in that area is crazy lol.. read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - Bolo 'n Grits so good... - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I came here specifically to try their NC blue crab claws! This is on the appetizer menu. Their menu is well documented and clearly showed what was gluten free and what wasn't which is always a plus! The staff was very friendly and as I was in town for business and dining alone I sat at the bar for convenience. I ordered the appetizer and a drink. The vibe was very fun! The bar was beautiful and was very fun to people watch. Now onto the food, take this review as a single item review rather than a full establishment review. Honestly, I was disappointed in the flavor composition of the crab claws. The menu description says that the dish has "black garlic vinaigrette, scallion, and crispy chili oil". The dish was overcome by the vinaigrette, the claws were swimming in it so much that the flavor of the crab meat was totally lost. That was not ideal for me and frankly wish that they would have let the crab really shine through. read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Service was great. I sat at the bar and I had four different people come by to check on me. Came specifically for the oyster happy hour which is a good thing cause they were serving a prix fixe menu that night aside from the bar menu. It was odd for a Wednesday night so I wonder what was up with that. No worries cause like I said I was only getting oysters. Got a quick seat at the bar. Oysters were a great deal - 1/2 dozen for $9. Odd that they charge extra for all the fixings like the cocktail sauce, horseradish and mignonette sauce but it was just $0.50 each. Odd but not a deal breaker. Again maybe I had high expectations but the oysters were just mediocre. The saltine crackers that came with it was surprisingly good though. They also didn't have their full drink menu but the bartender was able to make me the "Hurricane." It was good but definitely not need up being stronger that I expected. I mean I have high tolerance and this felt like I had just drank at least 3-4 drinks. Good on a normal relaxing day but I had an early flight to catch so I was chugging water like krazi at the hotel and hoping I don't sleep through my alarm. All in all, I'd probably come again for the happy hour deal. Only con was I asked for separate checks for my drink since I couldn't put that on our company card and they forgot so I had to ask again. read more

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I love St Roch. One of my go to spots for oysters. This time around we tried something new in addition to the oysters. We got the blue crab claws that come in a black garlic vinaigrette and chili oil. It was a flavor explosion. The crab and the garlic vinaigrette in chilli oil complement each other. Next we got the seared scallops that come with a potato pavé. Scallops were seared to a tender perfection. It was my first time trying a potato pavé and i like it. The potato with the tomato buerre blanc sauce was so delicious! Tip: Wednesdays are 50% off oysters so definitely worth going! read more

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What a delight! I came here after a few late nights at Hopscotch and was craving some high-quality protein. St. Roch hit the spot. The restaurant boasts a clean, high-end ambiance with large windows, ample seating, and a lengthy oyster bar where you can observe the shucking process. It's energetic without being chaotic, though not really ideal for kids. Parking is limited to street parking only, so plan ahead. The oysters were excellent--though, as always, a bit pricey. On my visit, they offered three North Carolina varieties and three from the Pacific Northwest. I tried both and everything was fresh, well-shucked, and served with classic accoutrements. Pro tip: on Tuesdays, you can get six NC oysters for $9, and on Wednesdays, six PNW oysters for $15--killer deals if you're an oyster fan. For the main, I had the BBQ shrimp and grits. The grits were creamy with just the right kick of spice. The shrimp were slightly firmer than my preference, but overall, the dish was flavorful and satisfying. The real standout was the service. My server was attentive and warm, despite my being seated in a tricky spot, and the oyster shucker took the time to share his knowledge and even chat about his time on the Outer Banks--a great personal touch. Overall, I left happy, full, and energized for the day. Expect to spend around $40-50 per person, which feels fair for the quality, vibe, and service. If you're looking for a well-appointed spot for seafood in downtown Raleigh, this place is an easy recommendation. We will be back! read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - Menu - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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The Michelin guide did not miss! This was such a great experience. We went for 50% off oyster night- one thing to do differently is to go earlier as they do run out of things later in the evening. However the food and drinks were awesome, the servers were super friendly, and would love to go back! read more

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My husband and I came here on a date night. This is a great date spot but we did see several people with young kids there as well. We ordered a dozen oysters to share (main reason we went lol) and they were really good. I got the bbq shrimp and I loved it! It tasted more like a Thai curry. My only complaint was I wish it came with rice so I could have more of that gravy/sauce. My husband had the calabash which was also good. Service is really good and our waiter was great. read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - BBQ Shrimp - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My husband and I stumbled upon St. Roch after a downtown Raleigh event, and it ended up being the perfect late-night bite. We're from Charlotte and weren't familiar with the area, but after walking around the square, we spotted a packed oyster bar a little before 8:30 p.m. and had to check it out. The atmosphere felt lively but welcoming, and the menu drew us in right away. We decided to dine in for a small bite and a cocktail or two--and we're so glad we did. Our server, Dakota, was incredibly warm, knowledgeable, and helpful. He recommended the 'Gator Bolognese, a house-made rigatoni, jerk spice, and burrata for $31. I'd never tried alligator before, and I love pasta, so I was instantly intrigued. We also ordered an Espresso Martini ($16) and, based on Dakota's second rec, the Golden Elixir ($15), a cocktail made with brown butter rye whiskey, honey, bitters, lemon, grapefruit, and egg white. Our drinks and dish came out together, beautifully presented and smelling amazing. The pasta was well-executed: the alligator had a soft, almost beef-like texture with a gentle kick from the jerk spice. The rigatoni was perfectly al dente, and that burrata? Creamy, smooth, and absolutely elevated the dish. Both cocktails were excellent. My espresso martini was rich, balanced, and smooth, one of the better ones I've had in a while. My husband's Golden Elixir was bright and citrusy with a silky egg white foam that gave it a light, tropical vibe. The grapefruit slice on top was a nice visual (and flavorful) touch. We shared the dish, sipped our drinks, and left perfectly full (no room for dessert surprisingly). For a totally spontaneous pick, St. Roch turned out to be a highlight of our night in Raleigh. Highly recommend for a "treat yourself" moment, a late-night cap, or a special occasion. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in town! read more

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Come Shuck Me!!! This place never disappoints. Great place for a solo date, date night, or friends meet up Friday after work! Everything I've had here has been amazing! Love, love the oyster happy hour (5-6 pm). Tuesday oysters are $1.50 all day. You MUST try the Smoked Fish Dip with Fried Saltines, yes I said fried saltines. For brunch my go to is the Bananas Foster French Toast. Craft cocktails are divine. The service is amazing and the staff is friendly! One more thing before I go...the menu is a nod to New Orleans so "Le bon ton roule." read more

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Gary is the best at what he does! Good job! We will be back because of Gary. The slash creek oysters were the best. Try them! read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - Oyster shucking master... - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

For a friend's birthday celebration - they wanted to have brunch in Raleigh. Something that wasn't the normal Briggs experience. This led one of the party members to find this location and make reservations online for Sunday brunch. From my understanding the booking was easy and no complains there. Location/Ambiance It is located near the bus station, downtown Raleigh. Parking is a little tricky, but there is a parking deck that offers 2 hour free parking within walking distance. Once you have parked - finding the actual restaurant is a breeze. Very small and quaint. You almost feel like you are stepping back in time to a New Orleans eatery/bar. The staff from start were kind and very helpful. Service First off, I tip my hat off to restaurant for their handing of someone with shellfish allergies or just allergies in general. I was put at ease when one of the first questions from our waiter was "does anyone has allergies or dietary needs I should be aware of?" YES! Thank you! Yes! Meeee lol From there the waiter came back with list of safe foods that I could have that did not have anything related to my allergies or items that would be less likely to be cross-contaminated with anything I could have a reaction to. Now, for the important part - the food Food They do take your entire order at one time, this is to ensure you have all our food passed out timely. It also (as the waiter explained) takes away from thinking about food and just enjoying your time. We did so and it did make for a very simple dining experience. We started off with a mimosas fly with fresh juices. From there as we finished our drinks, in good timing our food started to show up. We ordered: - Mimosa Party: orange and watermelon juice - Beignets (a serving of 5) - Big A** Biscuit Sammy with avocado and sausage - Banana Foster French Toast - Fried Catfish with cheese grits and eggs - Andouille Sausage with cheese grits and eggs Everything was very fresh, well seasoned, and hot. Our top enjoyable items: the beignets, the sausage, and the grits. The GRITS, the grits were so creamy and rich. But before that the beignets came out - those fried little pillows of heaven. My goodness. There is something to be said about it. Everyone at the table enjoyed them so much we ordered another to go lol I surely will tell others about this location - especially those that don't have any allergies, they will truly enjoy it. read more

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We came here for the happy hour oysters! Unfortunately North Carolina doesn't have real happy hours with drink deals, so we were happy for this oyster deal. We also ordered some fries and the crab claws which ended up being my favorite bite to eat! The service here is standard and I liked the ambiance inside. It was very loud and busy though so not great for something more intimate. Also, I really appreciated all the amenities in the bathrooms!! read more

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The food, ambiance and service were amazing! Our waiter Cody was new but very knowledgeable and handled our large party well! read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - Beignets - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

wanted to show my family the best of the triangle and we unanimously agreed this is it! started with oysters served with the best saltines (i would order these by themselves if i could!) then followed with a round of drinks--the "sharp dressed man" was smooth and perfectly balanced, and we also enjoyed the hurricane (left) and the kentucky colonel (right). believe me when i say the dish that will keep me coming back was the "no bullsh*t salad"; perfectly dressed in a tangy champagne vinaigrette and smothered in pillowy goat cheese. my family tried the BBQ shrimp and gumbo dishes and left no crumbs. shoutout to sawyer and the hostess for impeccable and genuine hospitality :) read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - hurricane, sharp dressed man, kentucky colonel - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Fabulous! I've come for Tuesday happy hour and now a Saturday night, and both times were incredible. The oyster selection is amazing. It's so fun to sit at the bar and watch all the oysters being shucked. The service was fairly solid, and the hostess was so kind to snag us bar seats. Will be back soon! read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The service and ambiance was absolutely amazing! Ask for Alli to be your server, she is so knowledgeable and super sweet. If you love oysters, this is the place for you! The happy hour pricing for oysters is a steal. They were very meaty and flavorful! For our entree, we both ordered bbq shrimp. The chef is from NOLA and the food tasted very authentic! For dessert we had beignets. Literal perfection- fluffy with a caramel drizzle! I will definitely be back!!! read more

St. Roch brunch is definitely worth the hype!!! You are greeted with a smiling face and service is impeccable. The shrimp and grits is arguably the best in the city, with an unmatched flavor profile. Also, I highly recommend the flamed roasted oysters and crawfish hush puppies. Bring your stomach and enjoy. read more

St. Roch is so good. Celebrated my fiancees 29th birthday here and they really made it special for us. We frequent the sister restaurant in Wilmington, Olivero, and this definitely was up to that standard. We had the arancini, cauliflower salad, BBQ shrimp, Calabash with shrimp and catfish, and finished with Beignets. Really impressed with everything! The sauce for the arancini was so rich and flavorful. The BBQ shrimp were in a coconut curry type broth/sauce and WOW it was incredible. The catfish and shrimp in the calabash were fried perfectly and so flavorful. And the beignets were the best I've ever had, better than anything I had in New Orleans by a mile. They came with a dark caramel bourbon sauce I could probably drink on its own. I would highly recommend this place, as well as Olivero if you ever travel to Wilmington, read more

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Good food and drinks. The service was nice and I loved the New-Orleans inspired theme and the outdoor seating area.

Always excellent service and fresh, delicious, well-shucked oysters! My go to cocktail here is the Of Greetings & Goodbyes. It's a nice gin cocktail that's just yummy. But of course, the reason I come to St. Roch is for the oysters, of course. They have all day happy hour oysters on Tuesdays. $9 per half dozen of chef's choice oysters is a great deal! Plus, they shuck them right way here. You don't get those random pieces of shell or muck when you eat raw oysters here. We didn't stick with just the oyster happy hour though, we had to try every type of oysters they had. Love that they have an online menu that gives you an exact description of each oyster type they have in house. They definitely go above and beyond at St. Roch and I LOVE it! Go get yourself some yummy oysters and cocktails ASAP. You'll have zero regrets. Oh and their crab claws are a tasty, slightly spicy snack too. read more

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St. Roch. & Sawyer T. ROCHS!!! Thank you for the amazing hospitality, service, and delicious food. I can't wait to return to this beautiful restaurant. It was nice, low lit, & quaint! For a snack, it was pretty proper (lol). I definitely will return soon for the roasted oysters! read more

St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar - Red Beans & Rice - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

St Roch? More like St "just ok". For a place that literally has oyster in their name, you think they would have their crap together. Oyster were good but had to beg for toppings. Literally asked for the "tray of toppings" for oyster and they only brought hot sauce....NOT EVEN CRACKERS...I asked for crackers w/ mignonette and horseradish...got brought cocktail sauce. Just an overpriced Downtown restaurant read more

The staff were super friendly. We went for the happy hour where the oysters were I believe like $9 for six. That was a great deal. However the drinks were very expensive. I think we had a total four drinks and our bill was over $100. Although the atmosphere is great and the service was lovely. It's a little bit pricey for drinking. Also, I wasn't that impressed by the menu. If you're a seafood lover you will love it, but not many other options. read more

The food was excellent along with the service! I'll start with the oysters, we had the garlic ones and the bacon ones at the suggestion of our server. Both were baked with a nice crisp to them and overall very tasty. The Bloody Mary was one of the best I've had. The same with the BBQ shrimp meal. It almost seemed like it had the tang of BBQ but the flavorful taste of a tikka masala. Whatever it was made with was incredible. We really enjoyed the food. The only downside was the location. There were police guarding the general area. I don't think it would stop up from going again per se but it wasn't ideal. Overall - wonderful all around, a job well done! read more

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RUN, don't walk, to St. Roch! This New-Orleans style restaurant had amazing vibes, from the interior decor, to the service, to the central downtown location, to the outstanding food. This is now one of my new favorite food spots in Raleigh. We came while they were running a happy hour special on oysters, so we started off with a half dozen NC oysters (Sea Swan) - they were perfectly cleaned, briny, and meaty. These came with fried saltines, which i've never had before and LOVED - not greasy and extra crunchy. We then moved onto the pickled cauliflower caesar. This lettuce-less salad was unreal, so creative, and made my taste buds dance - The pickled, salty flavor was balanced out perfectly with the richness and creaminess of the Manchego cheese and lemon-anchovy dressing. Our last starter was the gumbo which was also packed with flavor - rich and delicious smoked flavor from the andouille (tastes delicious with the fried saltines dipped in the sauce). For entrees, I got the market fish which was a pan roasted, skin-on golden tilefish. The fish was thick, meaty, and moist. The marinated peas had a delicious salty, pickled flavor which paired perfectly in a bite with the curried labneh and crispy shallots. My husband got their SIGNATURE 'gator bolognese and let me tell you, this was delicious. The bolognese had a unique taste, almost a lick of sweetness on the front end which rounded out perfectly with a the meatiness and hint of spice on the back end. A dollop of burrata makes everything better, and the bucatini was cooked nicely and sopped up all the saucy deliciousness in one perfect bite. read more

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This place has no business being as good as it is! The vibes are immaculate, the service is wonderful and the food and drinks are so good, I'm honestly glad we live somewhat far away or else we'd be here at least twice a week. I recommend the gator bolognese (the garlic bread seals the deal), the no BS salad and the smoked fish dip for a to die for dinner. read more

A decision was made. I recently revisited St.Roch and discovered that I prefer their brunch over dinner. Ambiance is always nice and service is always quick! read more

My family and I visited this restaurant today as part of a celebration for my niece's birthday. We made reservations as there were 11 people in our group. We arrived right on time for our 2:30 PM reservations. The restaurant was fairly empty so we didn't have a long wait time. We waited about 5 minutes for them to prepare the area before we could be seated. The atmosphere was welcoming. I love the vintage look and feel of the restaurant. I was also tickled by the label on the restroom door that said WC meaning Water Closet; this was reminiscent of the 1900s. The bathroom area was clean and had a vintage look as well. Our server was professional and friendly. He was also patient as we waited for the birthday girl to arrive. We ordered appetizers and main dishes. The Crawfish Hush Puppies were good but tastes much better when eaten with the charred scallions and Steen's butter. The Smoked Fish Dip, Carolina Calabash fried fish plate, and the Carolina Calabash fried shrimp and oyster combo are really good! Although the fries were a tad salty, those were my favorite dishes. One huge disappointment is the way they manage the bill for large groups. Our server didn't ask how the bill was to be handled at the beginning of taking our order, so we naturally assumed that we would be able to split the bill when the time came. When it was time to pay the bill, we found out that they do not separate the bill. Regardless of how many people in your party, they only bring you one bill, and they make you calculate your portion including correct amount of taxes by yourself. Each person then presents their credit card to the server with specific instructions on how much money is to be taken out of that person's credit card. Never have I experienced that anywhere. That was such a huge inconvenience! For this reason, I lowered my rating to 3 stars. read more

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St. Roch Oyster Bar is hands-down my favorite restaurant in the city! I've been here multiple times, and every visit has been exceptional. Both Chef Matt and owner Sunny have personally come out to speak with our table, which says so much about the kind of care and passion they put into their food and their guests' experience. They are both phenomenal and incredibly talented -- every dish is perfection!! Try the scallops you'll be in heaven. I also have to say, I miss my favorite bartender, Molli! She always made the night extra special. This place knows how to hire talent!!! Love to see it. If you're looking for a spot that combines incredible food, genuine hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere, this gem is absolutely worth checking out. read more

This was my second time trying St. Roch and it was great each time! One of the very best restaurants in Raleigh, IMO! The first time I went for dinner and this last time I went for brunch. We started with a few oysters, beignets, and I got the fried oyster hotcake. Oysters were fresh, the beignets were hot, and the oyster hotcake was delicious. The sauces were extremely flavorful, everything was very rich. My group and I absolutely loved it! The service was great as well. read more

This place quickly became one of the best restaurants I've ever been too! We came to visit on a quick weekend away and happened to stumble upon this gem. Okay, so check out the menu, and note how they have some "old time favorites" and made them their own. Super unique, super funky but really worth it. Dont be scccurrrd The ambiance kind of steals the show. The photos inside are celebrities but they've edited them to all be tatted up. They got good ole Stevie nicks in the front, as she deserves. The inside is romantic and moody with low lights and lots of candles. I loved this. Anyone that struggles with reading in the dark should definitely be prepared to use their reading glasses & iPhone flash. Service was quality. The host had nothing but incredible recommendations and modifications to the menu. We were super happy. HOWEVER the wine pours are shorter pours than normal and more expensive The oysters were one thing we passed on just because they're a bit pricey, however, we are also from San Diego. read more

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