STIR was a great overall dining experience with a few minor areas for improvement. The valet on site is a huge plus and makes arrival super convenient. We were greeted by a friendly hostess and the staff throughout the evening was welcoming and professional. The food truly stood out. Everything was flavorful, well-portioned, and thoughtfully put together. Highly recommend the broiled oysters, lobster crab cake, crab bisque, center-cut filet, and ahi tuna -- all were delicious. Even better, everything came out quickly and at the perfect temperature. Daniel was our server and he was fantastic -- very attentive, personable, and kept things flowing smoothly without being intrusive. The atmosphere does lean toward the louder side, so it's probably not the best spot if you're looking for a super intimate or quiet evening. One small hiccup: our reservation was initially for a standard table, but we were first directed to a high-top. After clarifying the reservation details, the hostess did correct it and seated us appropriately. Our booth table itself was clean, but the bench seating and the floor underneath could use a bit more attention. There was a piece of bread under the table (from a crab bisque -- we recognized it because we ordered one) that had been dropped and crushed, which likely hadn't been noticed during turnover. Overall, the food and service were strong enough that we'd definitely return -- just hoping for a bit more consistency on seating and table-area cleanliness next time. read more

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A group of seven of us visited this restaurant in celebration of my nephew's recent engagement. My niece made reservations for us to get to know the bride to be. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a smile and professionalism. Our table was not yet ready as we had arrived a little early, and the others had not yet arrived, so we waited in the lobby area. Once our table was ready, the server escorted us to the table. While she was escorting us, one of the ladies slipped and fell on the floor. None of the staff came to her aid, but someone did go and get the manager, Brandon. The manager stopped by to check on the person that fell after we got to the table. After we had someone wipe up the crumbs that were on our bench, we ordered a variety of dishes and drinks and enjoyed each other's company. Our server, Cordo (sp?), took care of us and answered any questions that we had about our meal. Everyone enjoyed their food. All dishes were proportionate for the cost. I had the Stir Chopped Seafood which was flavorful, refreshing, and light on the stomach. Besides the unfortunate fall at the start of our visit, we still managed to salvage our celebration. read more

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So I will start by saying the service was very accommodating and the vibe of the place felt like an upscaled sports bar. I went here with 5 people and it did not take long to get seated which was good and they had college basketball games on which was nice. The waitress was nice and attentive. The food did take a little longer than expected and when we finally got our food the waitress caught that one of the dishes was wrong and had something on it that wasn't supposed to be. They did make up for it by giving 2 more tacos on top of the order which was nice but also took more time. All of us were done with our food by the time the one dish came out for the one person. One item someone tried to order was the chicken lettuce wraps and tried to take out the mushrooms but they couldn't do that so I'm not sure if they are premade and just heated up or what the deal with that is. The food quality itself was good the Tillamook Cheeseburger was a solid it was a 2 patty burger with Tillamook Smoked Cheddar cheese, Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Mayo, House Pickles it was a 7.5/10 I would definitely say no onions next time but it was good and I LOVE the boardwalk/thrashers style of fries! 8.5/10. The prices are a bit pricey I will say the cheeseburger and fries alone was like 19 dollars which is on the higher side around the area considering the Local is about 17 dollars, Mo Joes is like 10 dollars and at Yard House it's like 15 dollars. Overall I would go back and try other menu items but I would keep in mind how pricey it is and wouldn't expect for a somewhat fast dining experience. Also I would definitely want to go here for breakfast to see what they have. I would rate my experience a 2.5/5 (I really wish Yelp did half stars) read more

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The service, food and the drinks are really good. My girls and I visited from Miami, and the brunch menu was wayyy better than what we're used to. The server carde, and the host from today wallace and Mikayla made our experience 100% better. The ambiance was so inviting and cozy. I loved this place. Next NC visit, I WILL BE RETURNING!!! read more

It was nice evening out. I was anticipating ordering Mexican ceviche but to my disappointment it was no longer on the menu. Hibby had the steak frites and I ended up with lobster crab cakes. I ate. Everything was just so-so. But the service was excellent! (Lindsey) read more

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Nice place for brunch Inside was bright, you would think it would be noisy because of all the people- it was pleasant. Plenty of seating. Our server was friendly, nice and got all of our orders correct. She kept out waters and coffee filled. I had the eggs Benedict- it was good a little sweet for me - still tasty! Parking lot was spacious. read more

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Came here with some friends on a Saturday night. We made a reservation, which was good thinking because the place was packed. This was my first time here, and I ordered the Shrimp and Grits as well as the mocktail they had as a special. Both items were delicious! The food portion was very good. I had a lot to take home. The waitstaff were very nice and attentive as well without being overbearing. We all enjoyed our meals and I would highly recommend this location if you are in the North Hills area. read more

STIR - Shrimp & Grits - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

STIR never disappoints. The food was absolutely amazing. I ordered the steak and eggs with fries and everything was cooked perfectly. The steak was tender and flavorful, the fries were crispy and seasoned just right, and the eggs were cooked exactly how I like them. The atmosphere is always fun and welcoming and the service was spot on from start to finish. If you are looking for a spot with great food and a great vibe STIR is definitely the place to go. read more

STIR - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Very nice clean spacious restaurant. The waitstaff were very nice. I regret I didn't get my waiter name because he was awesome. I got the Tillermook Burger. This consisted of two smash patties cooked perfectly. I usually don't review fries but even the fries were flavorful. read more

STIR - Tillermook Burger - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Great meal at Stir. We started with drinks. To my surprise Bloody Marys were $5. They tasted great and love a drink special. We shared the cold tower. Oysters were fresh and huge. Shrimp were also big. And fresh. Tuna poke was delicious and the perfect texture. All the flavors were so good and did I say fresh. Then daughter had burger special. She loved the taste of the burger and her fries were burn your mouth hot. Hubby has salmon and thought it was delicious. I had tuna poke bowl. It has such a great combination of flavors, textures, it was the best poke bowl I've eaten. Our server Chaz was top notch, I can not say enough about the great level of service. Amazing meal with great service! read more

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I have tasted the fare at many of the restaurants at North Hills, but this was my first time at Stir. I came here to grab a quick lunch with my daughter. There is ample free parking nearby, so finding parking was very easy. Walking up to the restaurant, I could tell that they were intentional about curating the vibe. We were seated outside. The decor lends to a chill, casual, trendy vibe. The seating was comfortable with brown bar top tables and periwinkle stools. Very chic. The menu is pescetarian friendly with numerous options. I ordered the Mahi Poke bowl and my daughter ordered the tuna poke bowl, but substituted the tuna for salmon. Our server, Shyann, was very flexible. Tge assistant manager also came by to ensure our food and service was adequate. We both received ample portions and the food was seasoned well. Although Stir boasts an oyster bar, we did not indulge since oysters are not in season. We will be back for their craft cocktails, which is another thing they are known for. I highly recommend this restaurant for its vibe, food, staff, and easy parking. read more

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Stopped by Stir on National Oyster Day for their $1.50 oysters. A little gritty but they tasted fresh, especially with the cocktail sauce and vinegar. The truffle fries were excellent, salty, cheesy and crispy. Also, had two rounds of French 75s, thank you to the bartender for the strong midday drinks! read more

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I've been to STIR a few times and went last night for a special they had on their oysters for national oyster day. $1.50 each - which brought their house dozen oysters from $28 to $18. I will say, the staff was confused when I mentioned the special but finally someone was able to verify it was happening that day. My friend and I got the steak Bao to share - very good - but only 3 for $13 and the hummus and pita to share. Both were very good. She got the steak frites, which looked delicious. And I will say, I was intrigued by all of their entrees, which is why I will go back. The oysters were good - if you like oysters, you will like these. I don't know if I would have paid $28 for them so I appreciate the discount. I know they have an extensive menu of fun cocktails but I just got Prosecco. Parking is what you would expect in North Hills - a bit of a hassle but there is plenty of it in both parking decks. Just have patience if you come around 5:30 any day of the week. read more

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Stir is located the newest section of North Hills. Parking is easy for Stir as you just need to pull into the Bank of America parking garage. I had brunch at Stir with a group and we were all disappointed that seating for bigger groups was at high tops rather than regular height tables. They had regular tables for 4 though. There is patio seating but I'm not sure of the setup for that. The decor was otherwise good here but it was loud even though the restaurant was mostly empty. They need something to help with the sound. Service was mostly good, just not the most attentive; the staff was mostly off to the side on their phones. I went with the Eggs Benedict as I do enjoy that and am still looking for a favorite place to order this. It was different here. The ham was sliced slivers rather than the normal slice of it. I'm not sure if this was there way to give a smaller portion of ham. It tasted fine but was just a different sensation when eating it. It wasn't a favorite though. read more

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Great brunch and reasonably priced. Got the burger and fries, wife and her mom got the waffles, which was great too. Would go again. They had a jazz band which was pretty good. read more

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We arrived here a little early and were sat sooner than our reservation. We immediately got waters and ordered the flame broiled oysters, oysters Rockefeller, and the steak bao buns. The steak buns were AMAZING. Also loved the oysters. Very tasty! All the drinks had different shaped ice. Very strong which is great considering prices! My tuna bowl was a bit bland and not my favorite. The guys ordered steaks and said they were chewy. My friend ordered the lobster crab cakes and she enjoyed them. I've lived up north in Maryland and they were good, but not the best. I would order something different. Drinks and appetizers were our favorite here. Maybe we just ordered all the wrong foods but would definitely come back and try it again! read more

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Came here for a quick lunch. Went with the shrimp and grits, and was not disappointed at all. It was flavorful, adequate amount of shrimp, and the grits were cooked to perfection. I would say the serving size was good if you're feeling pretty hungry. As a side, I went with the truffle fries, but they were extremely soggy, greasy and didn't taste like anything but salt. The dips served with the fries were the only saving grace. Would pass on ordering again. Overall would come back for brunch to try other dishes! Servers were professional and kind. We went at a downtime on a Wednesday so there was no wait, I can see this place filling up quickly and becoming real lively, great date spot option! read more

STIR - Shrimp and Grits - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I really liked the ambience at Stir. My girlfriends and I went for a birthday dinner. They gave my friend a card signed by the staff...nice touch. The craft cocktails were delicious. We all enjoyed them. The food was also really good. Generous portions and I asked for a substitution and that was accommodated no problem. So why only 3 stars...3 stars was generous as the service was freaking horrible. Like really really bad. I hope like hell it was his first day because he didn't know how to take care of a four top on a slow night. Basically if you care about good service this might not be the place for you. read more

I really wanted to like this place because it has a really good vibe to it and the food items look so delicious on the menu. Unfortunately looks can be deceiving. The taste of both my drink and my main course was very bland. Like it was clearly missing that pop of flavor and especially for ordering the most expensive entree on the menu, I was expecting a little more. The one exception to the bland-ness was the spicy tuna bites appetizer. Those were delicious! Our waitress was nice and took care of us for our meal so no complaints there. I really just didn't feel like there was any reason for me to go back. I think there are better places out there especially for the money. read more

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The food was amazing. I highly recommend the lobster and shrimp Mac & cheese. It was delish! Husband got the seared tuna and he loved that as well. We also got the cheeseburger eggrolls and I honestly could eat that as my meal, they were so good! read more

Great atmosphere food was ok. My chicken and waffles were flavorful however the breakfast potatoes were just bland no seasoning. My waitress was pleasant. The live music was a nice touch for the Sunday brunch. read more

Fantastic night from beginning to end. We pulled up for our reservation tonight with Valet parking at front door. We walked into STIR and there was a great vibe. Seated quickly and shortly after Savannah welcomed us. Great personality and shared specials and her favorites. We started with a STIR Old Fashioned and Wild Moon Child Cocktail. I asked for the Buffalo Trace from select barrel, but all out. Angel's Envy was my choice two. My wife enjoyed her cocktail. It would be a great refreshing summer drink. For appetizer we ordered the special Oyster Casino. They were mouthwatering. Added a little hot sauce and could have made these a meal. For dinner we had the Shrimp and Grits and Grilled Chicken Caprese. My wife thought the shrimp were fresh and sweet. Cooked perfectly and very flavorful. The portion was very large, so lunch tomorrow. My Chicken was also grilled to perfection. The Chicken Caprese featured a juicy grilled chicken breast topped with mozzarella cheese balls, tomato, basil, and a homemade balsamic reduction. We were offered dessert, but just too full. We sat in the back room area away from bar and not too loud. It was a perfect Valentines evening. We'll be back for Brunch soon. read more

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Food was good but service was great! Liz and her trainee Za were very attentive when the resturant was very busy. They were warm, funny, kind, and made our entire experience perfect. Give Liz a RAISE!!! read more

Great, tasty brunch today with friends. I ordered the steak frites with a side of bacon & white cheddar grits. So yummy! I also enjoyed the $5 Bloody Mary, and our friends tried the $5 Mimosa (4 different juices to choose). My husband really enjoyed the coffee, noting how smooth it was. We will be back! read more

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Management of the servers needs to manage! They need to demonstrate professionalism, work as a team, perform their duties with pride, pay better attention to the customers and so one. I don't blame them. There is no structure and lack of training and this falls on management. Great place for drinks. The food is another story. read more

Overall the food here was good. I got the Vegetarian burger, with crispy potatoes. Both had a lot of flavor and I enjoyed it, very much. The issue was with the Truffle Fries. If they actually had Truffle oil on them I would be shocked. I could taste a bit of parmesan, but other then that it just tasted like plain French fries. I understand why they add the ranch to dip it in now. Speaking of ranch, there was only a tiny sample cup of it. Not even enough for a forth of the fries in that box. I had to go out and buy more ranch in order to finish my $12 box of fries. Will I order from here again? Probably, just not the truffle fries. read more

Solid place to stop by if you're in the area. I tried the steak bao buns, the fries, and the spicy tuna and thought they were good. Nothing so special, but solid stuff Staff were very kind and ambiance was nice. read more

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It was a comedy of errors for us at STIR Raleigh. We came here for after-dinner drinks and sat in the dining room. Here's what happened: 1. Our friend ordered her go-to drink, an Aperol spritz. She instead was served a Tito's Vodka & Tonic ($20), a drink which looks and tastes completely different. She told our server and our server said the drink was indeed an Aperol spritz. Lol. We laughed and joked that our friend was being gaslit by the staff at STIR. Photo (see drink in back): https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/stir-raleigh?select=XHtB2ucQcPWweimjzTDQEw&userid=j14WgRoU_-2ZE1aw1dXrJg She sent the drink back and eventually did receive a correctly-prepared Aperol spritz. We believe that our server truly didn't know what an Aperol spritz was and just trusted the bar staff to correctly fill orders. 2. My wife ordered a Field of Dreams ($12.00), made with gin, honey, lemon, lavender bitters, seltzer, and toasted lavender buds. She instead was served a Wild Moon Child ($12.50). According to STIR's drink menu, the Wild Moon Child "blends vodka, with lime cordial and STIR's housemade strawberry syrup. Aperol and fresh lemon juice ad [sic] extra vibrancy." Like our friend, my wife was served a completely different drink. My wife told our server and sent the drink back. Later, our server returned with one of STIR's bartenders to help clear the confusion. The bartender explained the Field of Dreams was on the online menu only and that it wasn't available. Without telling us, a Wild Moon Child was substituted instead. Maybe the staff thought we wouldn't notice. Or maybe there was a miscommunication. Whatever the case, since the Field of Dreams wasn't available, my wife ended up ordering a Wild Moon Child. She liked it enough to order another (she had two total). On the bright side, our other friend's drink order, a sangria, was correct on the first try. 3. When it came time to pay, the receipts were illegible. I think something was wrong with the receipt printer. Photo: https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/stir-raleigh?select=WttMshF5852Wc8oLBTaPXg&userid=j14WgRoU_-2ZE1aw1dXrJg On top of everything, service was slow. We could only laugh about what had transpired. We don't blame our server. She seemed like a nice, sweet person, who was trying her best on a busy service night. It *was* messed up how the staff tried to pass off two incorrect drinks to us and not even tell us they intentionally substituted one of the drinks. We came here because our Aperol-spritz-loving friend had been here before for drinks and really liked it. She said her experience this time around was completely different, needless to say, for the worse. Our visit was on a Saturday night from about 7:30 to 10:00pm. The restaurant and bar were busy when we arrived. We had reservations booked through OpenTable. I recommend booking reservations for this place because it seems popular. Also, STIR Raleigh awards OpenTable dining points. Not every restaurant does, so that's a plus. In addition to its bar, STIR is known for oysters, seafood, and brunch. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday, 10:00am to 2:30pm. And they're open late, until midnight or 1:00am, seven nights a week. STIR Raleigh opened in June 2019. There are at least three other STIR locations: Chattanooga (flagship), Charlotte, and Knoxville. STIR is part of SquareOne Holding Company, headquartered in Chattanooga. The company has several bars, restaurants, and breweries in North Carolina and Tennessee (and Florida). Carolina Brewery, in Chapel Hill and Pittsboro, is one of the SquareOne brands I'm familiar with. STIR Raleigh is located on the ground level of the Bank of America building in North Hills, next door to The Capital Grille (same building). We found free parking in the building's deck around the corner. We entered and exited the deck via Dartmouth Rd. read more

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The food was DELICIOUS, i tried my brother's burger and omg that was so good it was juicy and flavorful!! The waffle was not too sweet which is perfect!! The eggs were a little runny but that's ok!!! The fries were well seasoned as well! My waiter was very nice, the service was good! Ambience, i loved the music it looks very fancy . I RECOMMEND and i will be GOING AGAINNN!! read more

STIR - Waffles , fries and egg whites! - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food was delicious. I ordered the omelette with potatoes. The potatoes were a little hard. And I ordered a mimosa, pineapple and cranberry. read more

STIR - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The ambience has a contemporary antique vibe, and I like it! The restaurant was clean, cozy, and spacious. I did not have a long wait time for my food. My drink was average, and nothing to rave about. On the other hand, the grilled chicken sandwich was juicy, seasoned, and flavorful. There's ample parking to the parking deck, and The Capital Grill is located across from this restaurant. I will dine again soon!...Check it out! read more

I ate there last night with my mom. Lindsay was out waitress she was very kind attentive and answered all the questions I had and make great suggestions! Definitely be back! read more

I went to brunch for my Birthday this wasn't my first time here I have also came around dinner time some time ago which was a good experience as well. As for my Birthday brunch I had an even better experience. The restaurant is modern and updated and just the right amount of class. You can dress it up or dress for comfort. There was also some small plates towards the middle of the room that had pasta salad and a few other things along with some dessert that you could help yourself to while you wait for your food, it was a nice touch. I loveddd the atmosphere and we had Nathan as our server he is very pleasant and attentive and kept a smile on his face we tipped him well! He really made my Brunch a great time and I got a free dessert as well. Be sure to ask for Nathan he takes pride in what he does he is a great asset to this establishment. read more

This is my first time here. Parking available in a parking garage or valet. We used valet for parking. We had a 7pm reservation. Our waiter was friendly and provided suggestions. We met some friends here, so it was 6 of us total. We had some drinks and appetizers. The waiter did this nice presentation with sculpting the ice for the drink. I have provided a video of that presentation. I must say the lobster crab cake is delicious. It's a great appetizer paired with a drink. There's also a lobster crab cake meal. When in Raleigh again, I'd definitely opt for Stir. If you're looking for nice ambiance and a meal with family or friends, this is a nice option read more

My friend took me here during my visit to NC. This place is really cute on the inside. I enjoyed our server, she was very attentive. I like that they had a complementary buffet that you could get something from as well as your meal. The oatmeal cookies were pretty good from the buffet. I ordered the chicken and Waffles and it was pretty good. My from friend ordered the shrimp and grit and said that she enjoyed it. It was a nice Saturday morning place for brunch. read more

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This place was great! We had a wonderful waiter, Aaron, who explained everything to us. All of his suggestions were spot on. From the oysters, to the volcano roll, to the main course of the Mahi bowl (get it blackened), everything was phenomenal! My husband says they make one of the best old fashions ever (and he's sampled a lot)! Can't wait to visit again. read more

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This was the only place we could find that took reservations as this is Father's Day and graduation weekend. The crab bisque was quite salty. The grilled chicken sandwich that's marinated in pineapple juice did not have any pineapple flavor. Just salty. Menu was very minimal. Let's talk service. The service was very slow. We had to tell them we were ready to place our orders. We had a couple appetizers while we waited on the entrees. The appetizer plates were left on the table even after the entrees were out. No pre-bussing. Then there's flies everywhere. There's gotta be something that could've been done. Not one I recommend. read more

This place looks great, the vibe is awesome and there's a large bar front and center that has a huge selection. I thought we had a little glitch with the drinks order, it took a lot of time, but then from that point on the service was good, so overall no complaints. But the main thing is the food, and I was a little disappointed by that. I thought the oysters were really good, however everything else wasn't as good. Not bad, but I had higher expectations given the vibe and the prices. read more

STIR - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Stir is a beautiful, trendy, and lively space that makes a great first impression. The dishes looked appealing, but they didn't quite live up to expectations. Service was very good, but the drinks were mid, with lighter pours than we would have liked. I can only speak for my own order, but the menu descriptions set the bar high. My first drink and my crispy mahi bowl both fell short -- the bowl seemed to be missing the pineapple sweet chili sauce and ended up bland. My second drink, a spicy margarita variation, was tasty but could have been elevated with a tajín rim or a more creative garnish. Overall, gorgeous atmosphere and solid service, but the food and drinks didn't fully deliver. read more

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My wife and I came here for brunch. We've been wanting to check them out for a while. Glad we came! Food was pretty good and came quickly. The service was outstanding! They are known for their cocktails and they did not disappoint. read more

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