I'm down in Holly Springs / Fuquay for a job and chose DICED as my afternoon meal spot. I wanted a…read morehealthy, high-protein meal. I'm pleased with the quality of ingredients DICED uses in its bowls. You can choose between a salad base, a grains base, or mix half and half. Customization options are plenty. I had to study the menu for a while before ordering. The staff are friendly and waited patiently for me to make my decisions. They let me sample their dressings to ensure I know which would go well with my bowl. I chose to create my own that would fall about in the middle of their price range. A good bowl is between $13-$17 and is enough for multiple meals. I think I'm getting two or three meals out of mine! DICED is a "fast casual" place. If you've gone through a line at Chipotle or a poke bowl place, DICED follows the same customer traffic flow model. They have healthy drink offerings too. I grabbed their loyalty card as I enjoy supporting local businesses. Thanks for a great first visit!

What great staff! We had a little glitch and they were in top of fixing the salads. I'm so grateful…read morethey are especially careful with allergies and cross contamination. Thank you to the two girls who helped fix our issue! For those with allergies, just render to let them know up front and they will use clean utensils!

Healthy, delicious, fresh…read more This is the first Farmside Kitchen i've been to and i've been coming back ever since. Perfect for a quick meal to go or dine-in. I've been making my own bowls every time i come here and it has yet to disappoint. The staff is patient and friendly, the food is delicious and there are many many options to curate your own salad or bowl and theres lots of tables to sit and eat, inside and out. They also have some cookies and handcrafted beverages and soda. You have yet to let me down farmside kitchen! See you again soon

I love this place! Their Chicken Caesar is unique and delicious (quite creative to include…read moretomatoes, Parmesan crisps, and quinoa on a Caesar, but I LOVED it!!!). Next time I will have to try the hibiscus lemonade! Thanks for making healthy food more exciting and bringing Farmside Kitchen to Cary!!!

My husband and I were craving Mediterranean bowls and found Taziki's! The portions were great and…read moreso were the prices. Everything tasted very fresh and flavorful. We ordered online for pick up and it was ready quickly and correctly. Definitely try their new bowls!!

This mediterranean spot was the perfect lunch. I had the rice bowl with harissa chicken and it was…read moresuper flavorful and a great healthy option. The inside is pretty spacious but I took mine to go.

Came back again, and have again had amazing service. My Way does an excellent job of creating the…read moreperfect atmosphere place to come chill and chat with friends, and their staff takes it an extra mile. Thank you to Jordan for answering my questions with kindness and understanding -- her recommendation was an excellent choice and she did the most wonderful job helping us navigate texture issues. The food was absolutely amazing all around.

We stopped in for a late lunch. Love the whole vibe with the outdoor covered seating. They had…read morefootball in the TVs and offer specials during the game which is super cool. I got their buffalo mac and cheese and added grilled chicken. I'm picky about my mac and cheese and theirs is top notch. Very tasty, good buffalo sauce. Service was outstanding! Solid place. We'll be back!

Lucci Blue's in Downtown Varina is a cozy, stylish spot with thoughtful décor. The menu offers a…read morenice variety of coffee, wine, beer and tasty food options. They only offer one beer on tap but if you head to the back there is a cooler with cans. I've tried the honey pear flatbread, baked brie, bruschetta and hot honey, crispy prosciutto flatbread and affogato with amaretto. They have a small retail space with wine and items available for purchase. This spot is a must visit.

I heard about this place yesterday morning and I was intrigued to where it is located since I'm…read morealways in this area. I thought there's only the bar and grill there. So while I was around, I decided to look for it and we found it. It looks big on the outside and when you go in the left side, your gaze will lock into this spot to your right and it will suddenly transport you to an Italian villa to park yourself on the couch. I wanted to do this but our eyes caught more, the walls, the other cozy table and chairs, the bar like set up to get your coffee, tea, refreshers, or simply eat there. Along the wall by the cashier, they offer to go treats, dark chocolate bars, beef jerky's, cheese bites, high end chips... the pastry display will soon be packed with other goodies that they get delivered. Right now, they have muffins, lemon bars. I also saw a deli meat since they will be serving charcuterie too. By the back door to the patio, they sell bottled drink of all sorts, some I've never seen. We bought a refresher and a chocolate bar that I thought were delicious. The chocolate is of high quality and will bring you satisfaction. The wine area, located to the right side can be closed off for private events or other events. They will offer wine tasting, bottle that you can purchase whether cold or room temp. Once the area is fully finished and stocked, this will be a beautiful spot. The bathrooms are gorgeous and spacious. You will need to check it out for yourself. Lastly, the owners are so nice. I've never met them before but she is the warmest being. She gave us a tour, explained to us how they operate and that soon she will be posting events located above the building where you can enter at the door with an awning 2a. Also, soon, if you are seating outside in the back, you can tap at the small window to order a drink. How convenient is that? Right now, please be patient as they still work out all the kinks to perfect their spot. It is a nice place to go while we wait for our children doing sports near by.

My husband and I went here for lunch and it was so good! he had the chicken kebabs and I had the…read moregyro. You'll notice no picture- because we ATE SO FAST!! one of my many guilty pleasures are Greek fries and theirs are AMAZING! Please check them out. They are lovely folks and the food tastes great! the chicken kebab is mild, so even kids would enjoy!

A well-maintained counter service greek place with friendly and responsive staff and really good…read morefood. There is nothing particular special about the ambience but that's not why you come to Greek Basma. They were out of pork during this visit and the fella at the counter said it was probably their most popular item. We will definitely.

We've come to this place many times and have loved it for several years. Recently we have gotten…read moreto know one of the bartenders, Stephanie - she is magnificent. Great attitude and extremely nice. She takes great care of us! My wife's favorite is the spaghetti carbonara and I have come to love the sausage and peppers with oil and garlic. Abel is masterful with this stuff. Just the right amount of garlic and seasoning. You have to go see them and TIP STEPHANIE WELL!

This spot has quickly become one of my favorite neighborhood go-tos. Unlike my first visit, the…read moreservice has been consistently phenomenal every time I've come back. The drinks are fantastic, the food is always delicious, and the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance--comfortable whether you're dining solo or celebrating with a big group. My go-to order is the rice balls... absolutely so good! Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to again and again.

Nautical-themed The Blind Pelican has been on my bloody mary bucket list for years, so I was…read moreexcited to finally get to check them out this weekend while visiting the Raleigh area. I quickly scanned their hefty bloody mary menu and ordered the Lobstrocity, featuring veggies, shrimp, a grilled cheese sandwich and a fresh lobster tail atop a sizeable glass of the main concoction. This was definitely a meal in a glass! It was all quite delicious and filling, and I was glad I'd opted out of any of the optional add-ons like filet mignon, crab claws, or frog legs. Of course, I still had to order half a dozen raw oysters for dessert. And no, I won't be eating for the rest of the day! What made this a 5 star experience was our phenomenal server, Trevor. He was fast, friendly, and always nearby to clear empty plates or offer drink refills.

The blind pelican is an excellent choice if your looking for a casual place with great vibes inside…read moreand outside on their patio. I recently visited with family on a Friday night. You can tell this place is popular by the amount of people who were on the wait list for a table. The bar area has a ton of local draft beer options and very friendly wait staff. The food options vary from sushi nachos to more traditional sandwiches. I thought my fish sandwich was a bit bland but it was still an overall great experience. Prices are what I would expect for seafood in Holly Springs.

Food, service, and ambience are all 10/10!…read more I did a shared plate afternoon adventure with my friend. We got the scones (I would recommend the honey and chive butter, she preferred the sweet cinnamon sugar). We also split the French onion Mac and cheese. I love that they use cavatappi (sp? - corkscrews) so the sauce is in and around every noodle. The crisp onions on top provided a perfect crunch! We also split the crab and avocado sandwich with house salad. The house salad dressing was amazing as was the crab and avocado. It was so good I asked for a catering menu for my next event. Thankfully, our amazing service was Gabi, who manages all the catering. Such a great experience on a lovely afternoon.

Thankfully, I had been to the Pimiento Tea Room for lunch before, because if my first experience…read morehad been this dinner visit, I likely wouldn't have returned. The décor is absolutely stunning, and the service was excellent. We visited during Christmastime and truly loved the festive decorations. Our drinks were perfect and well-crafted. For dinner, we shared the chowder, which unfortunately was underwhelming--the croutons were the best part. We then ordered the chicken, salmon, and mashed potatoes. The salmon was dry, the chicken was on the bone with very little meat, and the mashed potatoes were surprisingly disappointing. I even took them home hoping I could improve them myself. I will likely return to the Tea Room because I enjoy supporting local businesses and genuinely like their drinks and small bites, but I would not come back for dinner.

Oh, my! Where do I start...I've had Nil's a few times now for dine in and take out. Absolutely…read moresuperb deliciousness each time! I forgot to capture a pic of my perfectly grilled salmon, drenched in the right amount of creamy sauce with vegetables at the time of this review, so I re-ordered as I was craving this deliciousness! The service was quick, and nicely packaged for UberEats. Such a cute staple in the heart of quay! I love Turkish cuisine and can't wait to visit the country again. The food and taste were 10/10 for sure! A perfect date night for yourself to mindfully enjoy each divinely orchestrated bite! I romanticize my life, treat myself, embody slow living, go on delicious foodie adventures, and curate healing experiences for my body, mind and soul. Energy is transferred into everything we do, and this meal was crafted with so much LOVE...you can feel the chef's passion!

Omg I cannot rave enough about how good my food was at Nil's! I came to visit a friend from out of…read moretown while she was visiting her parents for the holiday. She said it's been a staple for their family her whole life and I had to try it. Well let me tell you, it did not disappoint! I had the hibiscus tea and the chicken salad on a croissant with hummus and pita. So good!! We also had their loaded fries as an app while catching up. Also so good! The shop is cute and we sat at a table in one of the storefront windows. Highly recommend for some Mediterranean if you are in the area or feel like making the drive to Fuquay-Varina!