I'm SOOOOOO glad I decided to go to Stanbury to celebrate my birthday this year -- this place is AMAZING! I love that they play around with the way they prepare the food so they can find some great hits and continue to perfect them. I'll probably be sad, though, if a favorite falls off the menu when I return another time; however, I'm sure there will be other fantastic preparations available to try! My favorites of the night were the quail (I think with a Thai preparation), bone marrow (just get it - it was perfect here! I almost wish we had ordered another... I was so full though I'm not sure how we could have eaten more!), and the scallops (sweet, and a great crisp, buttery sear on them). I wasn't a huge fan of the sweetbreads that night (I generally tend to enjoy French preparations of sweetbreads, so it wasn't a matter of what I was eating) because I found the sauce was a bit overpowering and the meat could have been almost anything (a spicy Asian sauce - my husband found it addicting, but he agreed with my synopsis that it could have been anything hiding under that sauce). The dessert was fine, but didn't seem particularly special; we did appreciate the chocolates that came with the check though! Drinks: subtle, yet powerful! There were a great selection of cocktails and all that we tried were great. The wine list is pretty good too. Bonus that the staff could inform us about the individual wines - great to have knowledgeable staff! And the servers were attentive, not overbearing, friendly, helpful. Seriously, a great spot. Reservations highly recommended as this place started to fill up as the night went on. I'm trying to figure out another time we can swing back to try more items on that menu. read more

First, I love to experience local neighborhood restaurants. Been here a few times. There's always a wait, food is always good but not great, menu is limited, and I always feel bad as it seems that they want to turn the tables and not allow time for another drink before leaving. read more

What was the last meal you really remember being fantastic? I guarantee if you go to Stanbury, you'll say that one. The food and cocktails are unbelievable! read more

The steak small plate and ribeye is perfect - no slight in my comment.. the flavors are on point. The rosemarias (cocktail) were so good that we could not stop after 1 round. Other small plates had loads of bacon or pork (which I don't eat) including the potatoes that come w the ribeye are cooked in lard.. only negative criticism considering my options to enjoy were highly limited-something to consider read more

Stanbury - Rosemaria - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Still amazing. every time we come here to food and experience is great. I think its the best kept secret in Raleigh.

Get the brussel sprouts. Order them again. And then order them one more time. They're the best I've had ever and I'm all over this country. Scallops were perfectly cooked. Service was stellar - I believe her name was Mary. We were a large party and she took amazing care of us. read more

February 23rd, 2019 was the first time my girlfriend and I had been to Stanbury and it didn't disappoint. Great spot for a date night. The menu is primarily small plates, and we ordered the Brussels and Lamb tartar and both were delicious. I got the sea scallops and my girlfriend ordered the ribeye for our main entree's; phenomenal. We weren't disappointed by their mixed drinks either. Prices were on the high-side for what you get, but we will be heading back. Tips: 1) The small plates are in fact very small, order a couple. 2) If you are looking to make a dinner reservation for a Friday or Saturday night, you'll need to book well in advance (3-4 weeks) if you want to eat after 5pm or before 10. read more

My favorite place in Raleigh and Raleigh punches well above its weight in food. Their menu changes so my recommendations won't always apply, but the corn, cauliflower, tagliatelle and steak tartare are always top notch. And don't be fooled by the "Pig Head", it's amazing. It's a small restaurant so get a reservation. It's also in an off-the-path part of town, so unless you live close by, plan on driving and finding parking on the street. It's only occasionally on the menu, but their hamburger is amazing. Supposedly it requires special ingredients and a long process so they don't always have it. Check their Instagram! read more

Had a great dinner here with my wife. Recommend for date night. Call to get a reservation. The food has a lot of French influence and is done right (steak tar tar, pate, etc). The only dish that didn't really impress us was an ahi tuna plate - every thing else we tried was superb and extremely tasty. One read more

I'm moving into the house next door and Stanbury you are going to make dinner for me every night. Oh how I wish that was true. I visited Stanbury for the first time Sat. night. I walked in around 8:30pm the place was busy and there weren't any tables available but we were lucky enough to grab a couple of seats at the bar. I have a secret love for eating at bars by the way. I love interacting with people and sitting at the bar you always get a different experience then dining at a table. The drink menu had several interesting options to choose from. I tried the gin and tonic with I believe lavender syrup. A very refreshing delightful drink. There were a lot of craft cocktails and local beers on tap as well. Gosh I hope I can remember everything I ordered because there wasn't one thing that disappointed me and I want everyone to know. By far my favorite of the night was the pig head, think salty pulled pork stuffed in a crispy breading over lentils so good. We also ordered the arugula salad, the steak tar tar (another favorite), swordfish (sashimi style), and cheese plate. I would repeat this meal again and again, but I believe they switch their menu up often. That's ok by me I'm excited to come back and check out all that they have to offer. I really enjoyed the open kitchen and watching the chefs hard at work. The restaurant itself is super cozy and makes you feel like you are eating at someones home. I love the odd location in a neighborhood off of Blount street. It's nice visiting a place outside of the normal DTR scene. Another plus they are right next door to Escazú Artisan chocolates - two great places to check out at once. The menu offers small plates as well as some full entrees. It's a great place to come and share a few dishes with friends or to spoil yourself with a good meal. I saw some steaks coming off the grill that looked incredible. Looking forward to my next visit! read more

Stanbury - Pig head - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Our server, Brandle, was amazing! Great food, awesome atmosphere and incredible service. Definitely worth a visit!

One of my top favorite restaurants in Raleigh. There are a couple secret hidden menu items also that you can ask for. Although they don't make reservations, everything I've ever had here is outstanding. read more

I really loved the Stanbury and where it was located. It has a great concept and the décor is pretty amazing. I made a reservation a month in advance for a group of 7 since it was my turn to host my neighbors for cocktails. We arrived right at 7:30pm and we were seated right away. In fact we noticed the table was already set up for us. We sat towards the back of the restaurant and was greeted right away by our server. I loved all of the unique options on the menu however we had to inquire multiple times about some of the unrecognizable ingredients. I ordered the gin cocktail and potato croquette. Both options were amazing and the bread they served was delicious. My friends ordered the scallops, bone marrow, and oysters. They seemed to enjoy their food as well. The only thing that was a slight negative was how dark it was in there. None of us could see our menu and we used our phone lights to read it. I would definitely dine there again as it is a great date night place. read more

Stanbury - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I came here for my birthday dinner and my experience here was incredible from beginning to end. Our server was attentive yet not invasive, on top of things, and friendly! Everything came out perfectly timed, our drink orders arrived promptly, and the table was cleared quickly to allow the new plates room. Oh and the food? I have never had better gnocchi. It had truffles and oh my lord it was so delicious. Perfection. The paella arancini was not as great as the gnocchi but was still tasty. We ordered the pig head more for my boyfriend and he LOVED it, and basically licked the dish clean. We also shared the tagliatelle which was yummy--lemony, fresh, and packed a lot of flavor for a vegetarian dish! The cocktail that we got was great as well--the ricky bobby-- and even I could drink it ( and I hate liquor!) I enjoyed every moment at Stanbury and since they rotate the menu, I have mixed feelings: sad that I might not get to eat that gnocchi again, but excited to see what else the minds behind Stanbury come up with next! read more

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Each time we go there I am more and more impressed by Stanbury. Seemingly everything at Stanbury is delicious! We went for my birthday dinner last night and feasted on three small plates before our large plates. The swordfish crudo was my favorite - perfectly seared over a bed of seaweed salad. The bone marrow is always a good choice - it is totally unlike anything else in Raleigh (plus they let you take the bones home for your dogs!) The crispy pig head was indescribable how different and delicious it was - served with lentils, a mustard sauce, and an egg, it was something unique and was absolutely delicious. For our large plates we had the steak and the scallops. My mouth is watering just thinking about the scallops - served with Brussels sprouts and a delicious butter and sweet citrus sauce. We also had some of the best wine I've had in Raleigh - the 2012 Chaillot Syrah. So smooth! They also brought a taste of champagne at the end of our meal for my birthday. The service is great - our waitress was attentive but not hovering, helpful and knowledgeable, relaxed and nice. Don't forget to call and make a reservation about 3 weeks in advance! Stanbury is innovative and consistently turning out must-try dishes in Raleigh! read more

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Tucked away in the middle of neighborhood off of Blount St. might be one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. I had an incredible meal here, and I have rarely left as impressed with a restaurant as I did when I left Stanbury. Everything from the bar service, waiters, food, and atmosphere was excellent. To start, I had very delicious spiced ginger cocktail that was delicious to drink. It had very nice spice and great ginger flavor to it. As a starter, I had the grilled romaine Caesar salad. The salad was huge, definitely enough for two people to share. The lettuce had a really nice chair on it from the grill, yet the inside was still very moist and crispy. The Boulted bread croutons and fresh Parmesan cheese complimented the dressing very well. The bitterness and saltiness from the olives and anchovies rounded out the great flavor profile of the salad. For an entree, I had the sea bass with fingerling potatoes and an arugula orange shallot salad. The sea bass was cooked perfectly with a very nice, salty, crispy skin on the exterior and had a very moist and tender interior. The fish was seasoned perfectly and the green sauce it came with was also delicious. The fingerling potatoes were amazing! The were roasted perfectly, super crispy on the outside, yet tender and moist on the inside. The salad was also very refreshing the bitterness from the arugula was masked very well. Overall, it was an excellent dish and I would highly recommend it. I had a great dinner at Stanbury and will definitely be back to try their many other great plates. The menu is so versatile. You can do tapas style, 3 course style, family style, whatever you want since they have so many small plates to choose from. Everything was excellent, and they even brought us a complimentary chocolate dessert for our birthday celebration that was rich and delicious. Although it can be pricey (drink, appetizer, entree was $50 a person), I feel its well worth it when you're getting equally amazing service and food. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I searched for a unique place to take my husband for his birthday and Stanbury came up often. I was truly disappointed. We were quoted an hour wait and it was correct. In the meantime, we had drinks. I had a pisco sour. He had a ponysaurous beer. Both were good. We enjoyed the ambiance and service was good. Food was another story. Just not impressed. Given all the 5 star reviews, I don't understand the hype. The food was fine but we were expecting something exceptional. Given the average taste, we felt it was way over priced. We ordered the following: Yakitori which was 2 skewers, 2 tiny octopus each covered in a teriyaki sauce. It was served room temperature. Would have been nice to have a more grilled flavor... $18 Charred asparagus which was about 10 asparagus with a breaded poached egg. The egg was good but I was surprised by how few asparagus there was... $14 Tagliatelle which was pasta with a creamy mushroom sauce. Very tasty but small portion... $26 Strawberry Rhubarb buckle cake with ice cream. This was served with a cream and basil topping. The strawberry ice cream had cracked pepper on it. This was the only dish I felt was unique and worth the price... $12 Finally, I was expecting something for celebrating a birthday but nothing... We had high expectations but left feeling fooled and confused :( read more

I knew I could get good southern cooking in Raleigh, but in recent years, I had feared the fine dining was falling behind. Sure, there are plenty of great southern staples, and standard meats and seafood dishes are solid, but I needed something new, something that pushes the envelope. At first, I wasn't impressed. The Grilled Quail was smothered in BBQ, and it wasn't the good kind of smothered. And I wasn't a fan of the Steak Tartare - the vinaigrette made it taste like it was tossed in ketchup. The sweet butternut squash Crostini with whipped ricotta is an amazing bite of autumn, and the House Made Tagliatelle entree is a winning combination of squash, kale, and pistachio pesto, but I felt like they were playing it safe. The Seared Scallops were another safe option, but they were some of the best seared scallops I've ever had. Fortunately, Stanbury does push the envelope a little. I didn't think I'd ever see Crispy Pig Head being welcome in a city where people told me I was "exotic", and the Braised Pig Cheeks had a great tender texture, well-balanced with tart kimchi on crispy, bitter brussel sprouts and soft, chewy mushrooms. I love visiting home, but I need a pretty stiff drink to deal with my family. The Maple Leaf, a burly bourbon, smoothed by maple syrup and frothy egg whites will take the edge off of just about anything, and I imagine the rest of the drinks will too. The desserts are as amazing as the rest of the meal, which is an accomplishment in itself - I feel like most places excel at one or the other, never both. The Apple Tart has a flaky crust and a cinnamon-y, fruity finish. The S'Mores dessert features chocolate between dense cookie-crackers and a marshmallow charred to the max, a campfire favorite with a modern, new-age spin, an amazing end to an amazing meal. read more

Had high hopes for this place since it makes all the top lists in Raleigh, but wow, probably the worst dinner I've had in a long time -- maybe ever? Which was really sad because I brought my friend here for his birthday. :( I will eat anything edible, and I rarely complain at a restaurant, but every dish here was so salty to the point where it was almost inedible. I think the worst was the charred broccoli. Every bite was a giant salt ocean and the chili sauce just seemed like they spooned it straight out of the sambal olek jar -- which made it even saltier. I tried like 3 pieces to make sure it wasn't just one piece. Nope. Whole dish was a salt mine. Soooooo bad!!! Steak was overcooked but still decent. Salad on the steak was inedible cuz it was so oversalted. Fries were pretty good but again, oversalted. The bread that you pay for is good. But they again hella over salted the butter. Had to scrape like half off. Their old fashioned wasn't that great either considering we're so close to bourbon country. The ambiance here is pretty nice though. They had the most lovely flowers on their outside patio area too. And the server was attentive and she tried to make up for the bad meal by taking an item off the bill. read more

Stanbury - Worst broccoli I ever ate. Salt mine. :( - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

After reading the reviews of Stanbury and seeing it mentioned in the NY Times article "36 Hours Raleigh, NC" in 2014 I had to come and see for myself if the hype matched the experience, WELL IT DID. Tucked away in a residential neighborhood with limited signage is one hell of a restaurant. As you enter Stanbury you realize that you have entered a different type of restaurant. The vibe and atmosphere is spot on and you immediately feel like the surrounding residential area does not exist. We had a 7 PM reservation we were seating immediately. Our server came over and went over the drink menu helping us decide which of the house crafted cocktails we would enjoy. I had the "In Another Castle (bourbon, aperol, lemon, peach bitters and egg white) and I wish I was not the driver so that I could enjoy another one. Perfectly mixed and so tasty! Both my son and his girlfriend had the Stanbury Gin tonic (gin, raspberry aperitif, lemon and tonic) and since I was driving they had two each. Next time I am in the area I will take an Uber so that I can try a few of the other cocktails that read so wonderfully. We stated off with three small plates, Grilled Romaine which had a well executed char that added so much as compared to a regular Caesar salad. We also had the Crispy Pig Head. Now when reading this item on the online menu I could not think of ordering it at the restaurant. The party next to our table had ordered it and told us it was one of the best things they have had in a restaurant. SO, it does not look like a pigs head when presented. It is as wonderful pulled pork shaped in a ball with a light crust (forgot what made the crust) and plated on a bed of beluga lentils, arugula and a poached egg. Simply amazing. Our third small plate was the Thai Octopus Salad. Full of flavor combining jicama, onions, cilantro, Thai basil and chile. All of us loved the taste but the one negative of the whole evening was that the octopus was a little tough. Our three large plates consisted of the Pork Chop Milanesa, Seared Scallops and the NC Mahi Mahi. Pork Chop was lightly breaded and fried and served with cucumber, onions, avocado, cilantro, crema, salsa macha and lime. We could not finish the large portion but man do we wish we could. The seared scallops were pared with bacon fashi, grilled Chinese cabbage, braised daikon ( a type of radish) snd crispy shallot. SO GOOD, we finished this one very quickly. The Mahi Mahi was served with fingerling potatoes and was nicely done and so delicious. So all I could say is make your reservation (well in advance) and come enjoy this adventurous, well executed, amazing restaurant for yourself and anyone else you care about. read more

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Get here early! This place is very unique and not for the food shy. The atmosphere was eclectic and collected like eating food in the home of a traveler. The food represented the atmosphere. The small plates in my opinion were the way to go. Each feeds 2-3 if sharing and about 5-6 plates easily fed us. This was our waitress's recommendation and she was right on. I had the tartare which was unlike any I have had to date. The hummus with is was odd but perfect and the spices and harissa made it a unique treat. Don't skip the bread and butter. It tasted kind of like popcorn and was warm with perfectly soft high quality butter. The chicken hearts were great and served medium with a great sweet glaze. The maldon salt is a must sprinkle on this. The pate was smooth as flan and very rich. The raw cheese with apricot was a great pallet cleanse however I wish this came out last but that's a small detail. Finally The ice cream with spicy oil! Ugh if you love spice get this! It's so unique with the perfect burn cooled by the soft ice cream. The ice cream and that spice will be the most memorable desert I have had I. A very long time and something to go back for. read more

We had planned on going somewhere else for dinner but it was closed for a private event, so we trekked up to Stanbury and hoped for a table. It is definitely out of the way and away from other restaurants on the main drag but don't let that deter you; this is a hip, excellent foodie restaurant. We arrived around 8:45 on Saturday night and there were no tables so we sat at the bar, which was fine because it was a nice bar. I started out with something that had tequila and rosemary and a fresh rosemary sprig. Nice touch. We ordered a couple small plates: beef tartare & the grilled romaine. Great choices! While I have had better, more flavorful beef tartare, it was surrounded in a couple different sauces that really took the flavors of the beef to the next level. I've never seen a beef tartare served with sauces or with a rye, which was an interesting choice, but it really was a great starter plate. The grilled romaine may not sound like much, but if you haven't tried something like this, you're missing out. The char on the lettuce combined with the large, soft croutons and the house-made cesar dressing created amazing flavor profiles in my mouth! Do not miss the grilled romaine! We both ordered the ribeye, which I typically hate to do, but we both wanted steaks, what can I say? I ordered it M, my bf ordered it MR. Go with MR, for sure. Ribeyes are my go-to at nice places and this ribeye did not disappoint. It had a nice sear to it and it had this tasty pesto-like sauce on it that, I think was Mexican-based, but oddly it paired very nicely with the ribeye. The mushrooms were marinated in something excellent, they also paired great with the steak and the potatoes were crispy and brown. One of the top 5 steaks of my life. We paired the steaks with a bottle of red (Grenache), at the recommendation of the bartender, and it went very well. Also, for having such an amazing, upscale menu, it was surprisingly low-key inside. Not stuffy at all. Great music. Chill staff. Dim-lighting. Rustic ambiance. AMAZING food. I am going on record as saying this meal at Stanbury was one of the top 3 best meals of my LIFE. read more

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I am 8 years old and I love this place because their food is so good! I love their raw salmon with smoked crème fraiche. My brothers love their raw oysters, pigs head, and lamb tartare. we love all the desserts. It is my favorite restaurant in Raleigh ! read more

The best ribeye... I think that I've had in my life. Service was great and we were seated outside very quickly. read more

This place is awesome and the always changing menu keeps you on your toes. I never know what I am going to get when I come here but I always always always leave feeling completely satisfied. It's all fresh - all the time. WORTH IT! read more

Dined at Stanbury this evening. Tres Hipster. A small place located in the middle of a residential area. We sat at a two top outside on the porch. Inside decor is funky contemporary, nothing fancy. Not a very big room, was full on our visit but not overly crowded. Took a chance without a reservation on a Friday night and waited about 30 minutes. We perused the drink menu while waiting and opted for a strawberry infused gin and tonic and a jalapeño infused Grand Baja. The strawberry drink was forgettable. Grand Baja was interesting... A hybrid of a margarita and a spicy Bloody Mary. The menu is varied and offers an assortment of small plates and a limited number of large plates. We opted for the small plates, ordering four to share. The grilled romaine was delicious, with full white anchovies to finish the flavor. The croutons were full slices of crunchy airy bread. Excellent. Next was the smoked fish pate. Also excellent, just the right balance of fish and smokiness - neither was overpowering. Slices of a unique bread came with the pate -- dense and dark and perfect for schmearing. We then moved on to steak tartar. This was my least favorite of the 4. The dish was beautifully presented with shrimp chips for scooping and plenty of cilantro to garnish. It was good, but there's just something about small chunks of raw beef.... Somehow it sounds better than it tastes. Next was the soft shell crab. Perfectly prepared on a bed of quinoa tabouli and a gazpacho. Outstanding. No dinner is complete without dessert, and we had a good one here. We split a chocolate mousse with cherry vanilla ice cream, served atop a brownie-like cake, garnished with a spear of white & dark chocolate. The presentations for each dish were excellent. Thought and care go into each plate and they look as great as they taste. All in all, a great meal. $74 for two including one cocktail each, so didn't break the bank. I recommend Stanbury, and we will be back. read more

First of all, they kind of have a strange reservation policy. I called and left a message as instructed. I did receive a call back the next day saying that they were all full for Saturday but based on my requested time, I should get a table based on their first come first served availability. The wife and I had spent the better part of the day in Pinehurst for the US Open and we were borderline hangry. The second strange thing is not knowing Raleigh too well, I had no clue this restaurant was basically in a neighborhood surrounded by houses and apartments. iPhone GPS tells us that we had arrived and we are in somebody's front yard. I double check the address and figure that it's just a few buildings down the road. I was anticipating problems parking on the street but it was a breeze. So we walk in and we are informed that the wait is 30 minutes or so. Looking at the restaurant, that seemed about right, so we decided to wait it out. We had no other plans and there were no nearby restaurants to walk into. We ordered some cocktails from the bar and went to sit on their patio waiting area. I had the Kentucky Handshake which had some minty flavored alcohol called fernet in it. It took some time to get used to as I am not a fan of minty things, but all in all a solid bourbon drink. The wife chose the Louisiana Purchase which was made with brandy and also delicious. We hung out on the patio for maybe 10-15 minutes before a table opened up on said patio. It may have been longer, but time may have flown by as we enjoyed the atmosphere on the cozy patio. As previously stated, we were borderline hangry, so we got 3 small plates to start, the smoked blue fish pate, king salmon crudo and the pig head. The smoked fish pate was first and while it was tasty, the presentation was a little strange for us. The pate itself was drier and grainier than I would have anticipated based on other fish pate experiences. The other strange thing with the dish was that the accompanying bread was heated up. Again, it was tasty and good, but I may venture to other options on the small plates next time. The king salmon crudo was fresh, vibrant and a solid dish. As with most crudo dishes, I wish there was more, but the quality was there. I alone ate the pig head, as the wife has been off pork for a while. The flavor was good, if slightly under seasoned on this occasion, but the perfect duck egg on top made up for it. For mains, oh yeah we kept eating, the wife took the awesome scallops and I got the even more awesome ribeye. We didn't taste any of the other entrees, but I firmly believe that we chose the 2 best ones. The wife's scallops came with some fresh asparagus, farro and best sauce that I can remember paired with scallops. My steak was cooked to perfection and came with smashed smoked fingerling potatoes and grilled broccoli rabe. I was getting stuffed, but I was determined to eat every last bite of that steak. While we looked at the dessert menu, we both decided that a liquid dessert would be more suited. As we are creatures of bourbon, we noticed that the dessert menu had some top shelf, fancy bourbons and proceeded to order a few of those. When I got the bill, I noticed that one of the bourbons was not right on the bill. Our server confirmed that the bill was correct, and that he had misunderstood our order, but he did get us a little taste of bourbon that we originally wanted to try. All in all, it was a perfect end to the evening and with the great atmosphere, service and food, we shall be returning as often as possible. I wish that I had The Stanbury in my neighborhood or a similar restaurant. I can only dream unfortunately. read more

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One of the best restaurant meals of my life. My friend and I began with raw North Carolina oysters. Their freshness and flavor made me sit up and take notice. The meal only got better from there. The Brassica Greens were good, but it was probably the least memorable plate of the night. The Chicken Liver Mousse was next, which I can only describe as perfect and life-altering. The mousse was plated with figs, pickles, radishes, mustard, and bread that I could definitely have eaten more of. This course was the highlight of the meal and something I will dream about eating many years from now. The last of our savory dishes was the crispy pig head, which tasted exactly like a big fried ball of pulled pork (covered in poached egg, which makes everything better). I would have never known it was pig head of no one would have told me. Super flavorful. I was really glad we saved room for dessert, because the Chocolate Torte was perfection. We also each had a mixed drink (mine involved apples and egg whites - if you see it, go for it. So good!). The restaurant is very small and cozy. It has the feel of a neighborhood bar. Don't feel obligated to dress up. Our server was lovely, and the staff in general was very pleasant, efficient, and accommodating. Ladies, make sure you use the restroom before you leave. The soap smells great and the cross stiches are a hoot! I will absolutely be back. Stanbury truly is a culinary gem. read more

Stanbury - Chocolate torte with strawberries, balsamic, goat cheese and oats. Do yourself a favor: save room for dessert. Total. Bliss. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My all time favorite restaurant in Raleigh. The menu changes daily, so there's always something new and interesting. Reminds me of the restaurants in Asheville NC with the creativity they bring to the table. Such interesting flavors and ideas being presented in a dish here! read more

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Stanbury is the only place I'll let my wife take me for my birthday. It's by far the best restaurant in town as the reservation book will tell you. If you're thinking of stopping in for a meal, don't be discouraged by the wait. Call and book a table well in advance and enjoy counting down the days. I haven't gotten up the nerve to try the marrow yet but maybe one of these days. Highly recommended. read more

Taking the advice of The New York Times, I took my mother here to share one of the finest restaurants in the Raleigh Durham area. Each dish is made to surprise you, comfort you, even challenge you about your assumptions of food combinations. I was extremely impressed with my grilled romaine dish as well as my roasted oyster mushrooms. The waiter was extremely professional filling my water glass as if he were the fountain himself! The decor was warm yet eclectic including everything from an NC State Diploma to a deer's head. I was very happy with the experience here and would highly recommend you give Stanbury a try! read more

Stanbury - The grilled romaine was accentuated nicely with anchovy and olive! - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I was so disappointed at the food. We had Pig Head and the arugula overpowered the dish; the chicken varuval was overdone; the beef tartare was just okay and the bread and butter overpriced; the ribeye was tasty but the broccoli was under cooked; the pasta with hazelnuts was perfect but a super small serving. And to top it off, the blueberry cobbler was soooooo tart that it was not enjoyable and drowned out the taste of the blueberries. Very disappointed. Here's hoping it was an off night but with a 300.00 bill it should never be an off night. read more

Absolutely delicious. Flavorful unique dishes! It was quite a treat dining at this restaurant. The menu had a nice variety of small plates and large plates to choose from. Their cocktails are creative and tasty as well. We will definitely be back many more times! read more

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Food was awesome! However the place was too dark and too noisy for dinner. Stood for 10 minutes hoping to get the hostess' attention and finally had to flag one of the waitresses just to get two stools at the corner of the bar. Fortunately the bartenders were nice to deal with! read more

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Went here for my husband's birthday and we were not disappointed. Everything was truly delicious and the service was also great! For COVID, they are not allowing people to order drinks at the bar while waiting for a table, but you can sit out under a tent and they have a server come to you to take your drink order. I thought that was innovative and it was nice to enjoy a cocktail while waiting! read more

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What an incredible meal my partner and I shared at Stanbury on Monday evening. From the service staff, Sydney that guided us through a memorable dining experience to the excellent dishes prepared. Loved our dining experience and will be back. I had no problem waiting for a table.. it gave us time to embrace the ambiance, have a cocktail, and read the cool books they have to browse through. Love the open kitchen. Love the coziness. Love the lamb tartare, pork chop, steak, and wine!!! Kudos to all front and back of house read more

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There are not enough words one can use to properly describe the experience that is Stanbury... but each word that comes to mind is exhaustingly positive. Everything on the menu is perfection- I can't recommend any one thing over the next... just order it all. LONG LIVE STANBURY read more

Small plate style and everything is AMAZING and unique. There is so much care put into each dish, it really is *chef's kiss*

The food is good! The hostess is so mean though I'm not sure it's worth it. Plenty of great restaurants in Raleigh with wonderful customer service. This isn't one of them. read more

I can understand going for the ambiance, but not for the price point. $22 dollar noodles and they were not good. it tasted like popcorn at the movies, straight butter and salt, but somehow saltier than movie popcorn. with no other flavors that were advertised. the roasted pig head was okay, but also not worth the money. The staff was very friendly but they're probably having to over compensate for the horrible food. would not recommend. read more