First time going here and love love loved it !!! I met up with a friend we sat outside it was so…read morenice out They even gave us a little candle to really set the mood lol our server was the amazing Sarah who was super friendly and always kept our waters full the food was to die for !! We shared the bruschetta board the fig jam Brie and pear was my favorite!! so yummy definitely a must try and we finished the night off with a sweet little treat the warm donuts were perfect!!! Overall a wonderful experience would 10/10 recommend will definitely come again

First time here. Been wanting to come for a while and so glad I did. I arrived and it was already…read morepacked at 530 on Saturday. Outdoor seating looked really nice. Wish it wasn't 100 out. Good reason to come back. Started with prickly pear margarita with mescal. Yum! Had a white wine after. It was ok. My friend and I shared 4 bruschetta's- smoked salmon and pesto, artichoke, caprese, and apple, Brie and fig. Favs were smoked salmon and apple and Brie. The fries were amazing. Salmon board was good too. The bread on the board was much better than the bruschetta. Ambiance is great. Service as well. Will be back!

I had an excellent experience at Crawford with a group of friends on Wednesday night! The first…read moretime I tried Crawford over a year ago, I wasn't sure I was convinced by the hype. After going again, okay wow, so good!! The first time, I believe we only got one app and one entree. This time, we split numerous plates, which is definitely the way to go. Highlights: do not skip the raviolo and biscuits! The tuna crudo was so fresh, and the beef tartare with bone marrow was extremely rich and delicious. I believe it was my first time trying bone marrow! I appreciated that there were flavorful, crafted mocktails on the menu, as well. I had the spritz and it was great. For entrees, I loved the cod. There was also a fish special wrapped in bacon, which I thought was good but nothing to write home about. The cod was better, and the sauce was delicious. We finished with every dessert on the menu! All were great, but I could not believe how refreshing and flavorful the sorbet was. Our server, Sydney, was wonderful as well! She was super attentive and friendly and made our experience one to remember!

Booked a few weeks ahead for a Saturday night for 6 people and ordered:…read more + Heirloom tomato & peach salad + ricotta gnudi + harissa beef tartare + yellowfin tuna crudo + crab cake + Grilled Bavette steak + Blackened swordfish + Manchego herb biscuits + Blueberry upside down cake + Vanilla bean cheesecake + Seasonal Peach sorbet Top highlights were the tomato and peach salad, gnudi and peach sorbet. Crab cake, steak and biscuits were also great. Unfortunately our server was terrible. We had to ask for plates because when the runners brought food we had none, our server dropped silverware and spilled water on one of us, and the ice cream slid off the dessert when she carried it over (they did replace it). But food was overall good! 4.5 stars.

We stopped at Death and Taxes for a drink prior to going to Poole's restaurant. We were challenged…read moreto find a spot at the bar, but the restaurant manager Ryan did an excellent job accommodating us. We enjoyed a wonderful oyster appetizer along with a drink. Service was excellent! She even came by to greet us at the bar and make us feel very welcome. We left and walked to Poole's for our dinner reservation. Much to our surprise, Ryan had called ahead to provide a complementary appetizer when we arrived! So thoughtful! So appreciative of her extra effort and thoughtfulness! We will be a forever customer! Thank you so much!

The food was great! It was really cool to sit at the kitchen bar and be able to see the chefs…read moreworking! My only critique is the price for the portion sizes. My filet was around $60, and it didn't come with a side. This was a bit bizarre to me, because I have never been to an upscale restaurant where the entree/steak did not come paired with a side or designed as a full dish and was instead priced so highly for just the steak! However, the food was really good, so we didn't mind paying more than usual. Overall would recommend

Stanbury is tucked into a converted grocery store and laundromat in Raleigh's historic Mordecai…read moreneighborhood, it feels deliberately removed from the polished restaurant mainstream. There is no reservation system to navigate--just an in-person waitlist and, once inside, a dining room that is intimate, dark, crowded, and unapologetically loud. The room has the eccentric charm of a well-worn hunting lodge, with taxidermy on the walls and an open kitchen at its center. Watching the cooks work adds to the sense that the restaurant is less interested in ceremony than in what ultimately arrives on the plate. The cooking is considerably more ambitious than the surroundings suggest. The menu changes with the seasons and leans toward combinations that are inventive without becoming precious. I chose the crispy pig head with Beluga lentils, bacon, poached egg, mustard crema, and arugula, a dish that exemplifies Stanbury's approach. The pig head is intensely savory and crisp at the edges, while the earthy lentils provide substance. The poached egg adds richness, the bacon amplifies the pork, and the mustard crema cuts through it all with acidity and heat. Arugula brings a welcome peppery freshness. It is a dish built around richness, but carefully enough balanced that it never becomes ponderous. This dish is essentially an elevated Scotch egg; I highly recommend it. The North Carolina pork chop is another matter entirely: this is not a dainty entrée. A massive, thick-cut, bone-in chop arrives with souvlaki, grape-leaf rice, watermelon, feta, pepperoncini, cucumber, and mint. The combination of grilled meat, briny feta and pepperoncini, cool cucumber and watermelon, and fragrant herbs gives the dish a surprisingly Mediterranean character. It is easily substantial enough to share. The bar deserves attention, too. I had an excellent Old Fashioned and a very good wine alongside dinner, both of which fit comfortably into the restaurant's relaxed but serious approach. Stanbury is not a restaurant for diners seeking quiet conversation or polished formality. It is loud, very loud - energetic, slightly eccentric, and intensely focused on food. But that is precisely the appeal. The cooking has ambition without pretension, the room has personality without polish, and the experience feels distinctly Raleigh. This is a restaurant that has earned its reputation the old-fashioned way: by putting interesting, generous, very good food on the table.

Seriously the best restaurant in Raleigh and it's not even close. Every dish is a flavor bomb. The…read moremenu is always different and unique. Staff and service is top notch. Friendly and also very knowledgeable about the menu and can make suggestions. Would highly reccomend checking this place out. My Wife and I have been 3 times and it's always been one of the best meals I've had every time.

I eat a more Vegan menu so this place did really well! I can't wait to bring my wife here but we…read moreare from out of town so it will be a while. I had the root veggie bowl and added lentils for protein. I asked for dressing on the side because I want to dress my own food. Before I dressed it I took a bite, wow! It could be eaten with no dressing! It was absolutely delicious. I asked if they have a vegan sauce and they did not know. CAVA has several vegan dressings available that are marked on the bottle. Might be something to consider. But, wow. I can't wait to come back! My drink was the Mango Apple Kale. It was very good and not too sweet. It's 7:10 on a Wednesday night. The place is not real busy but should be. The first experience was worth reviewing, they did great. I eat at chipotle a lot and their tables are always dirty and garbages overflowing but this place, no. The Farmside Kitchen tables are all clean in the lobby. garbages clean, floor...clean. They are going to do great. I look for forward to returning or finding one in my area.

Grabbed lunch from here recently and enjoyed it…read more Parking was simple, as there's a big parking lot for all of the nearby businesses. I got my order to-go and it was prepared on time. My wife and I both ate the Caesar salad and it was pretty darn tasty! The chicken was flavorful and the dressing hit the mark. I will say that the side of bread was pretty bland, but it's free so I can't complain too much :) Inside, it looked clean and cheerful. Overall, I would definitely come back to this location to grab a healthy meal.

Wyatt, our waiter was fantastic. Laid back, friendly, and very knowledgeable…read more We started out by sharing the Georgia Quail and the salad, both of which were prepared perfectly. For the entree I had the Australian lamb rack which was positively perfect. She had the Trout special which was also wonderful. For desert we shared the Goat cheese cake, which was very unique: had the texture of a Ricotta cheese cake, with a more distinct flavor that was wonderful. Experience was flawless so thanks to all

This is a beautiful, historic building in downtown Raleigh and is my husband's favorite…read morespecial-occasion restaurant. The food is incredibly creative and delicious, and every visit feels like an experience. Their foie gras is outstanding, they make a fabulous Old Fashioned, and their nightly specials are super creative. They will also pre- split appetizers for you if you are sharing. When celebrating an anniversary the chef signs a decorative menu to take home, which is such a lovely keepsake. (Yes, I saved ours) The service is polished and attentive without feeling overdone--exactly what you want for a fancy night out. A few practical notes: the parking lot behind the restaurant is often full, but there is street parking and several paid lots nearby. Definitely make a reservation, especially for Valentine's Day--as it books up months in advance.

My family has lived in Holly Springs for nearly 30 years--we've had to go out of town for most of…read morethat time to enjoy a nice meal. That has now changed with the Town's growth and corresponding new restaurants but, until we (finally) went to Pimiento Tea Room last night, we didn't know that it is much more than what we'd thought it was. We enjoyed specialty cocktails, creative, fresh small plates and generous main courses, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was charming. After dining in many places in the country and beyond, we are humbled (but, pleased) to now realize that such a special place is in our backyard, and we'll be going back again very soon.

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.

It was a treat to have dinner at this student-run restaurant at Wake Tech's culinary school. My…read morefriend is in the program and invited a group of us to have dinner on the night she was a server. I have many jealous friends who have unsuccessfully tried to get a reservation to dine here. There's an online site to request a reservation that enters you into a giant raffle for the few open spots that aren't filled by the family and friends of students in the culinary program. For $10, we were each served a 3-course gourmet dinner! It was a fun and delicious evening!

Amazing service and an incredible sweet treat! My husband and I enjoyed talking with the owner…read moreover a wonderful bowl of ice cream.

Went here for Christmas Eve at the recommendation of a friend (who has never eaten there himself,…read morehe only drove by and admired the place) Our party was a bit skeptical on if this place were any good but we ended up very satisfied. Service was excellent. They played Christmas music which really was special due to it being Christmas Eve. I really appreciated that, and I feel like everyone else did too. When you looked around the restaurant, everyone was having intimate family meals for the holiday. It was really sweet, hard to explain. We ordered the: - Chicken Frances - very good 10/10 - Lamb lollipops - excellenttttt 12/10 - Beef Carpaccio - I didn't love this, the sauce overpowered it but just wasn't my taste. Overall, we had a wonderful time. Looking forward to returning and trying more items on their menu.

I have been enjoying weekend meals with friends at this restaurant for years and years. Friday…read morenight - - August 27, 2026 - - we had dinner there and I could not believe the changes. I ordered my favorite-- Fish & Chips-- almost no french fries, and french fries cost nothing to serve. The fish was in tiny little pieces, and I was used to large chunks of delicious batter-fried white fish. And what most people would not care about - - the coleslaw - - I look forward to it at chefs pallet. The serving was not even 2 tablespoons. yes - - I should have brought it to the attention of the server. But who does that? It was just a side/condiment-- coleslaw. AND-- it was literally just shaved cabbage - - it really didn't even have any dressing or other ingredients. One friend ordered the special which was $55. It was a fillet, mashed potatoes, and roasted brussels sprouts. OK that's fine - - but in my opinion, any meal that cost $55 should have a salad as part of it as well. She did not complain - - but I just could not believe at how it really seems like CP is skimping from the level of generous portions that are signature at that restaurant. The friend who ordered this - - she lives in Morrisville and particularly looks forward to chef's pallet because it has always been superior to restaurants she is used to in Cary/Morrisville. Very sad to see CP dropping the standards that I have been used to for years.

Always good food & experience Recommend:…read moreKale salad +++++ Sausage & honey pizza +++++

The service was outstanding! Both the host who sat us and the server were friendly and kind and…read moreattentive. Absolutely doing a wonderful job with that! The less then stellar: the place smelled like it had been washed with a dirty mop. Having worked in food service before, I know this smell and it was incredibly off putting. My friend and I shared the nachos with short rib and I think they forgot to put on the short rib because it didn't seem to be there. The nachos themselves felt cold and congealed and seemed like they'd been sitting around for a long time (and they came out super quick). We also each got a side of watermelon, which was tasty but felt a little small for the price, and stingy with the fresh mint. The ambiance was beautiful but I probably wouldn't rush back to this location based on the smell and the food.