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Wonderful meal on the outside patio which was a treat before summer heat sets in. Starters were very good: bread and butter (WOW!), tuna, gem salad (WOW!) Tagliatelle with mint and bread crumbs....the crunch was welcome but the mint was not for me. Service was perfect. Drinks were fine. We will be back : )
This restaurant has been at the top of my list of places to try for quite awhile. It is consistently listed as one of the best restaurants in the area but they don't take reservations! Our group of 4 showed up on a Wednesday evening at 5:30 and got seated immediately. We ordered their bread and butter, roasted bone marrow, scallops, ribeye steak, pork belly, fried oysters, and desserts. Everything was amazing!! Service was outstanding!
Celebrated our anniversary with a first time visit to Stanbury. Our server was amazing Love the vibe here. We started off with cocktails, Out in the Sticks and Dance Alone. Both were good, and served quickly. For apps, we had the bread and little gem salad, and enjoyed both. The butter was the star! For dinner, I had tagliatelle (not a fan of this version) and husband had the steak - Best Ribeye in Raleigh, hands down! We ended with the Chocolate Torte, which I was pleasantly surprised with since I'm not an Escazu chocolate fan. Stanbury changed my mind about their chocolate with this beautifully prepared dessert.
Really interesting process to get a table, you cannot call ahead and make reservations. You walk up at 4:30 and in theory can make reservations for a later time that night... except when we asked for 6:30, they told us they really only had two seatings, 5 and 7:30ish. We ended up just staying, and they bring parties in one at a time starting exactly at five. I guess it's part of the shtick, but that's what lost a star for me. Getting someplace at 4:30 only to wait 45 minutes wasn't ideal. That said, the service was wonderful, and the decor is great, though, it's so dimly lit inside, you don't get the full benefit. We loved the men u and the food was overall outstanding. I was a little disappointed in the pig's head, but, to be fair, my husband thought it was great. The fried oysters were perfectly cooked. The grilled sweet breads were to die for and I've never had them anything but fried before. SO good.
I've heard so many good things about Stanbury, but never ventured over bc they don't take reservations & I love a reservation. We got there at 5 on a Friday and only waited 15 minutes, with a menu in hand. Every dish was amazing, honestly. The standouts for me were the smoked fish nduja and striped bass. The smoked fish nduja flavor was so addictive, my whole dinner could have been just that and I would have left happy. The striped bass had one of these nicest fried fish skins I've had in a while, and it stayed surprisingly crisp with the salsa on top. Another fun dish was the bulgogi zucchini - I knew I had to order this unique concoction when I saw it on the menu, and the flavors did not disappoint. The fried oysters dish had perfectly crisp oysters and the sauce gave sriracha mayo vibes, which I love. I love the vibes here, and the seasonal menu was spectacular. We sat outside on the porch which was nice, save for a few pesky flies. We will definitely be back for more when our built-in babysitters are back in town. 8.5/10 s *Smoked Fish Nduja: shaved zucchini, idiazabal, basil, pistachio *Octopus Tostada: salsa macha, cucumber, onion, avocado, cilantro, peanut *Bulgogi Zucchini: squash banchan, sesame, gochugaru, scallion *Fried Oysters: cucumber, daikon, carrot, spicy mayo, cilantro *NC Striped Bass: succotash, berbere butter, piquillo, pickled onion, corn bread *Bread &
I kept hearing about Stanbury and how it's one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. They don't take reservations, so we had a 15 minute wait in a Tuesday night at 7:15 PM. We started out with the smoked fish spread. I saw it had harissa in it but it wasn't spicy at all. It had a wonderful smokey, almost venison flavor. For the main course, the Char Siu NC pork chop hit the spot. A beautiful smokey sweet flavor that was ten times better than the local bbq place we visited earlier in the week. There is plenty of food on this plate to split among two people. We finished the night with Blueberry buckle which is strusel cake, lemon sabayon, thyme, blueberry coulis. Be prepared for a lot of complex citrus flavors that are both tart and sweet. One thing to note, the atmosphere is very dark, and made reading the menu or taking photos somewhat complicated. Overall, we couldn't have had a better experience.
Everything every time. Just absolutely amazing. The food, the service, the ambiance. Staff always impressed me with their kindness. Just when I think the place can't be better, Drew blows us away with his new creations. I will be back again and again!
We got bread, smoked fish, drinks, pasta, and a salad. Loved it! - Vibe: Moody, chic, lousiana bayou (extra points for uniqueness!) - Service: attentive af, water never empty, food timed in cascade etc - Food and price: curated, worth it
Falls Short on Living up to the Hype and Recent Guide Recommendations -- Restaurant Review: Stanbury - Raleigh,NC -- After reading a lot of recently good reviews about this restaurant and its mention in the Michelin guide, I decided it was probably worth the time to see what all the hype was about. When evaluating a restaurant, it is important to consider three main elements: Food, Service, and Ambiance. -- Nestled in a Northern Raleigh residential area, the restaurant's initial curb appeal makes you wonder what is truly hiding beneath the walls. With a rustic outdoor ambience and decorated with random vintage décor, you must wait in a line of potential patrons at 4:30pm to secure a table for the evening, no matter the weather. Inside the restaurant, you are greeted with a cabin-like country feel, with a continued theme of random décor, old garage-sale buys, and walls of chatka. -- The service is definitely elevated, with the staff complementing the environment with a 'welcome to our cabin' feel-like ambience, like pulling up a chair to an open campfire with a group of friends. The service staff made significant efforts to make you feel welcome and went above and beyond to ensure the dining experience left you feeling warm and inviting. -- Unfortunately, the food fell short of what one would expect from an elevated restaurant experience. -- We started with the beef tartare and bluefin tuna crudo, per the waitress's recommendation, along with an order of the bread & butter. The beef tartare definitely delivered a stellar combination of flavors, but fell significantly short in overall presentation. The dish's plating lacked creativity, appearing sloppy. It definitely was not inviting and certainly didn't appear to be a very elevated dish from first glance. The beef itself was well-seasoned, and the sharpness of the scallops complemented the overall dish and flavors, the richness of the quail eggs, the crunch and savory depth of the escargot, and the tanginess of the aioli. The tuna crudo did a better job of living up to the overall expectations of a strong dish, with a good appearance and a strong flavor combination with sunchose, chives, lemon, shallot, and olive oil. The bread was baffling to me. Essentially, you were ordering a couple of pieces of toast. -- We decided to go with the Choucrotte Garnis and homemade Tagliatelle pasta for our main entrees. The garnis was a major disappointment from start to finish, falling significantly short of what you expect from a dish deeply rooted in German and Bavarian tradition. From the poor plating to the less-than-harmonious combination of flavors, this dish really didn't have any degree of culinary elevation that would lead you to wanting more. In fact, I have absolutely experienced a much better version of this dish at a small corner pub in Europe. The bratwurst was bland and lacked flavor; the pork was flavor OK, but certainly didn't leave a memorable experience for me wanting more; and the mustard that complimented the dish completely took over, with an aggressively hot, sharpness that destroyed every bite. -- The Tagliatelle did absolutely stand out with the perfectly cooked, tender pasta, and stellar combination of flavors with porcini and chestnut mushrooms bringing a richness to the dish, garlic bringing a complementary aroma without overpowering the dish, pecorino adding a sharp edge, and walnuts introducing a nuttiness, finalizing a well-balanced and flavorful dish. -- We finished with sticky toffee pudding, date cake, eggnog ice cream, rum caramel, and Maldon. It was a good way to end the night and certainly provided the warmth and finale needed to top off a subpar food delivery. -- I always find it baffling when a restaurant curates amazing images of its dishes but fails to replicate them for actual guests. I wouldn't go so far as to say, " Don't go to this restaurant", but I would recommend tempering your expectations. It doesn't rise to the level of a phenomenal culinary experience. I also don't believe it was worth standing out in the cold weather at 4:30 to get a table for the evening. It's a lot of effort for a OK food experience.
This dinner was phenomenal and the menu is innovative! Stanbury-- I stan. The pork chop, butter and piping hot bread, beef tongue, and fried oysters were all highly recommended and well received. The flavors and plating were absolutely spot on. The service was fast and friendly. The hubs and I enjoyed the ambiance and the cocktails. The restaurant was packed but didn't feel stuffy. All in all, we'd come back in a heartbeat. Cheers!
This place is a culinary experience! This is the type of restaurant the depict in "The Bear" with an ever changing menu and dishes that only a true creative can concoct. This is a place where I say trust a wait staff recommendation and go out on a limb trying new dishes. Whether it's shared tapas style or splitting an entree the wait staff does an incredible job of spacing out your food so you have the perfect amount of time to sit and enjoy the company and ambiance of this tucked away gem! I wouldn't recommend this place to you if you're looking for a "quick bite". Go here to celebrate, catch up with friends or just enjoy an incredible meal GET THERE EARLY. for real, you have to get there before 5:20 on a weekend to get a spot by 8:30. With no reservations though must get there early and it'll be worth it. If there's a wait, just walk down to the standard or station and wait cause it's worth it
If you are going on a Saturday, be sure to get your name on the seating list right at 4:30! The timing worked out for us tonight and we absolutely devoured this meal. My favorites were the beef tartare, grilled romaine, and pickle soup (very unique and not too pickley, despite the name). Our server checked in at all the right times and ambiance was perfect. I appreciate the chocolate shop next door and plenty of heated spaces to wait until opening. We will definitely be back!!
The number one thing to know about Stanbury is they do not take reservation. And it's super popular. So timing is everything if you don't want to wait for a table. If you don't mind an early dinner, show up fifteen minutes before they open, get your name on the list and they will seat accordingly as soon as they open. Secondly, do know it won't be an inexpensive evening. You are paying for quality and perfection in execution. Four of us had a recent enjoyable Saturday dinner. The menu changes frequently. You won't find their menu on their website, but they will sometimes post one on Facebook. Off the current menu we shared off the small bites: Fried Oysters, Scallop Yakitori and Grilled NY Bigeye Tuna. All four of us agreed that the Tuna was the best. The Scallop, while good, was really expensive for what was probably two scallops cut up. So half a scallop per person. For the mains, we shared two of the pork chop dishes and one Tagliatelle. Having had pork here before, we knew they do especially well with it and they did again. The pasta was very tasty as well. For dessert we tried all three: a blueberry cheesecake mousse, peach cake and dark chocolate bread pudding. The blueberry one was the surprise favorite. Cake was a light blah, while bread pudding was the least fave. Service good. Two of us got a little water dropped on us when refilling water glasses, but hey they kept them filled to go along with the alcohol we consumed. As for ambiance, it's on the dark side, with medium to high noise level.
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Absolutely loved this place. It was very welcoming and you get to decide whether you want to sit outside or inside. I truly enjoyed the flavors they played with. I recommend this place if you want to try something new! read more
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The best food with a diverse changing menu. Great service as well. They intentionally bring your next dish once you finish one which was great. Cool vibe of decor and music. Great selection of wine too. Highly recommend!! read more
Wow, wow and a third wow!! This was our first time here and I can't wait to go back! We made the mistake though of getting there at 5:30pm and was told it was close to a two hour wait lol. Oh well, we grabbed two chairs by the fire in front and perused the cocktail menu. From what I read our wait would be worth it. We had a couple of craft cocktails while we waited to be seated. The ambiance here is top notch. It's different than most restaurants and very eclectic, which we enjoyed. There was a nice crowd inside and outside. The small fire in the mini firepit added to the great vibe here. When we finally got seated inside we were near the kitchen. It was bustling with the staff and the servers. The service here is great. We ordered the following: roasted cauliflower, roasted brussels sprouts, pork cheeks and bone marrow. Everything was awesome. Each dish came out separately, which was fine. Like I said they were really busy. We haven't had bone marrow in a very long time. The last time was in February 2013 at Tom Colicchio's Craft restaurant in NYC, so we were newbies again to this dish. It was delicious!!!! Its not a dish you see here in Raleigh often and I hope on our next visit they will still have it, it really was that good. The pork cheeks were also delicious although the bone marrow stole tonight's show. We finished off with desert which is a rarity for my wife and I. We got the apple crisp with a scoop of vanilla ice cream which was locally sourced. Forgive me though, I'm not sure if it was from NC State or another producer. The desert finished off the meal nicely. The Stanbury was a great experience last week. My wife and I had a lot of fun on a rare date night. We will definitely be back! read more
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HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Stanbury! For dinner we ordered the tuna crudo, scallops, sweet potato agnolotti, tagliatelle, and pork cheeks. For cocktails we ordered a spritz, practical magic (my fav!), girl from ipanema, and midtown down. For dessert we ordered the apple crisp! It is rare to go to a restaurant and find ALL the food delicious, but Stanbury did it! I personally do not like tuna but their tuna crudo was perfect. The scallops were crispy but not over cooked, just the perfect texture! The Agnolotti was perfectly sweet and buttery! The tagliatelle, just wow! Mind blowing delicious! The pork cheeks were served in soy sauce so if you do not like soy sauce, do not order it, but the cheeks were super tender and full of flavor. I recommend having a glass of water next to you when eating the pork cheeks to taste the rich flavor of the cheeks! The service was fabulous and top notch! We were greeted and seated immediately upon arrival ! The ambiance was great too. In a nutshell, it was the perfect dinner! read more
Stanbury never disappoints! They keep it so unique and exciting - they change the menu pretty often and don't take reservations. It's hidden in the neighborhood of Mordecai and it's such a hidden gem. Anytime I have guests in town, I love to bring them here. Overall, the vibe is immaculate. read more
This was a real hidden gem that most of my friends in Raleigh haven't heard about. It's very hip, and I found it very hard to find a menu online. Decided for one of my final outings in town for the Christmas break, we'd treat ourselves. Didn't have any trouble with a wait, but we grabbed last table inside. Looked like there was a wait once 530 hit. Decided to check out this place. We started with an appetizer, Brussel sprouts with tikka massala and ghee spice mixed in. Very good and something I'll get the fiancé to make for us at home. Little pricey at $11 for a plate of Brussel sprouts, but I enjoyed it. For main meal, I ordered the NC Striped Bass. It's brandade, braised fennel, bread crumb, gribiche, and fennel salad. Cooked perfectly and very filling. At $31, I was happy with what I was getting. My friend ordered the smoked pork chop, and I liked it even more. It came with mole negro, kabocha, habanero onions, radish, cilantro, queso cincho I'm definitely going to come back here. Great vibe read more
5 years ago
Love the local, freshness, farm to table, small menu concept, didn't love the extreme heat inside (we were literally sweating) (& sadly, the flies to boot). read more
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Rustic but eclectic aesthetic with a WILDLY unique menu! We made it a point to come for my partner's birthday because we'd heard that Stanbury is a staple in Raleigh. We got on the waitlist (no reservations are accepted) and got seated in their waiting area where we ordered a quick snack and cocktails. Our server was really nice and super attentive in the beginning of the meal but he seemed to get pretty busy at the end so we waited for longer than we would've liked to be able to pay and leave. Love their menu style and the variety of small plates! There are some really unassuming items and pairings so we decided to be adventurous. Sounds silly but the bread & butter and the charred broccoli were the best things we had all night, even though everything else was really good too! These were simple but super well done. Cocktails were all VERY good. And even though I love desserts and am very easy to please when it comes to them, I could recommend skipping dessert and just getting another cocktail or dessert wine. Hoping to try the menu as they switch is up but it's worth a visit if you're not in a rush. read more
5 years ago
Dining at Stanbury is an event, and it is a special one at that. The entire staff from the second you arrive makes you feel like a part of the family whether you're a regular or a first time visitor. Cory and Kate behind the bar are rockstars. Get there early and do whatever you can to be at the bar in order to get great service there and have an awesome view of the open kitchen. Tapas is the way to go here. Stars of the show include Crispy Pig Head, Octopus Tostada, NC Bigeye Crudo, and Fried Oysters. You also really should also get the Bone Marrow and do the shot with bourbon. Again, Kate and Cory will tell you how it's done. This is an experience you won't have anywhere else. We've been meaning to get to Stanbury for years, and made a special detour on our way back to Ohio. Absolutely 100% worth the detour. We are counting down the days of getting back to the restaurant. What a special place. read more
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Can't ever go wrong with this place! Getting a seat took a minute, especially since we weren't neighborhood regulars, but it was worth the wait. Every dish was delicious. Brussels sprouts were to die for. It was a fun environment! read more
Best random Yelp find ever! Have a few unexpected (and unpleasant) days in Raleigh and have been wanting to treat myself in the evenings. Stanbury was the PERFECT spot for this. Super funky and cool space- someone clearly has a quirky sense of humor! Delicious and inventive cocktails topped a thoughtful and reasonably priced wine and beer list. I started with the sweetbread yakitori, which was absolute perfection- the sweetbreads were firm but not dry, with a delicious grilled flavor that was complemented beautifully by the Kewpie mayo and grilled scallions on the side. I moved on to the crispy pork head, which was just so rich, so deeply flavored, and so delicious that I was really tempted to order a second round. But...my basket of house made bread and delicious cultured butter kept calling, and I kept answering. I can't wait to go back to Stanbury! read more
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Finally FINALLY got to try Stanbury this week! I've heard so many people rave about this place, and it's clear why. You definitely want to make reservations - we went at 7:45 on a Wednesday and it was packed. We sat in kind of an awkward corner booth, but it worked out great once we sat down. It did take a beat for our server to take our drink order, but again it was really busy and the awkward table thing. I got some sort of tequila lemonade drink - it was amazing! So good I had to have another. They have a few draft beers and a good selection of wine as well. We decided to go with a few small plates and eat tapas-style. The kitchen did an awesome job spacing everything out the dishes so we could eat them one at a time. The tartare came out first..some of the best I've ever had! Perfect with the crispy chips. Then on to some of the most perfectly seared scallops I've ever tasted. The shawarma was so tender and seasoned really well. Last but certainly not least, the marrow - I had heard from so many people that this was their favorite dish and now it's one of mine. The bread with the marrow and the salad and the sea salt - the perfect bite! The chocolates from next door with the check are a really nice touch. I would come back here in a heartbeat for any occasion. read more
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One of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Loved the ambiance, service was excellent, and food was AMAZING. Everything we had was absolutely delicious and the best Manhattans I've ever had. read more
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Extremely interesting menu, served with "foodies" in mind! Flavors all popped, excellent presentation and all dishes were delicious!! Our waiter was beyond excellent(forgot his name but had beautiful green eyes) and took great care of our table!!! Will definitely be back Of note, best for Adventurous Eaters read more
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Where are six stars when you need them? My second dining experience (oh yes, experience) nudged me to review. First, make a reservation - this seems critical, especially for a Friday night. This place is gaining popularity and for many a good reason. The service is great! For a "fancy" food experience, the feel is more relaxed as the decor is a darker, eclectic mix of taxidermy animals, ceramic antique figures, miniatures, and I think I saw some Star Wars memorabilia. Somehow it works! Even with the comfortable feel, the service is impeccable, very polished and kind. I've sat at a reserved table and this last visit had to sit with my group of four at the bar (lack of reservation, but it ended up being fun) and we were just as well taken care of. Food - get small plates! You'll want to taste as much as possible. It's a changing menu; our group got Burrata cheese garnished with a mixed salad and pickled onions, the Crispy Pigs Head, an amazing sliced steak with a citrusy goodness that I can't recall the name, and drumroll...my first taste of bone marrow. Meat butter. That's what it is. Full bar, beer, wine and specialty cocktails. I love a good cocktail and had the Ricky Bobby (Scotch based) and The Grapes of Wrath, pretty and tasty. For a delicious meal, prices are not bad at about $8-13 per small plate. I would say it's more special occasion, but I'd go for a regular dinner and maybe scale back just a bit from what we got as both visits were for anniversaries. Parking is a little tight since it's off the beaten path downtown in a neighborhood, but we did find a space. Conveniently right next door to Escazu Chocolates! read more
Absolutely one of my favorite restaurants in Raleigh. Actually, it's one of my favorite restaurants in the triangle. It's so good and all they care about is really good food done really well without a pretentious setting. There is bar seating but I highly recommend getting a reservation as it's a pretty small restaurant and extremely popular. Also, it's not in the heart of downtown so there is parking and it's quieter than having to deal with the madness of driving in downtown. read more
3 years ago
I chose to go on an extremely cold night. The wait was about an Hour (no reservations allowed) they basically said wait here (outside freezing) or in your car and come back in about 45 mins. We chose the car, we were sat within 10 mins of walking back up. I do think due to the limited seating Reservations should happen. The service, our service was nice and efficient but she lacked personality. She was very "matter of fact" like. I would have just preferred service with a smile but she got the job done. Now for the food. The Bread & Butter was nasty. It tasted like burnt popcorn, I told my server so and she took not back but didn't remove it from my bill even though I only ate one piece. I got the fried oysters as an appetizer which were good, my friend got their Rabbit which she said was good but I didn't try it. The Ribeye was great. It was a little overcooked for my Medium order but the charred Onion paired so well with it I didn't complain. Would I go back? Yes.. in a warmer month. All in all, 3 out of 5. read more
9 years ago
Stanbury is definitely a must visit if you are in Raleigh. Make sure you make a reservation though as this place books up quickly. On this most recent visit Mom and I decided to celebrate my birth by splitting the below: NC Softshell Crab- amazing plus a beautiful presentation, definitely one of the more popular dishes of the night Cavatelli- this dish grew on me as I continued to take bites of it, the ingredients worked well together Gambas Al Ajillo- best dish of the night, highly recommend this shrimp dish Grilled Ribeye- not worth the price, the ribeye was cooked perfectly but I was not a fan of the dish overall. I did not like the charred onion and think that it could have benefited from another element, perhaps chimichurri. As far as drinks go they have draft beer, wine and cocktails. The Strawberry Fields 4Eva was a delicious choice. Overall, great experience. read more
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