Our perch at the Holly Inn 1895 restaurant will not soon be forgotten. Old World Charm with elegance and grace envelops your surroundings, coupled with exquisite service at the ready without being intrusive. Difficult to accomplish, poetry when executed well, as it is done here at The Holly Inn 1895. Every dish that came out was plated beautifully and with care, allowing your eyes to consume first, bringing excitement of the bite to come. Food taste was amazing and infused with explosive flavors that brings your palate to a melodic symphony. Cannot say enough of the marvelous polished experience we all enjoyed. Must make mention how wonderful Miss V made the evening so outstanding with her kindness and distinguished elegant service. Thank you Miss V. read more

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Such a wonderful dinner. A must try while in town visiting. Chef Mitch the food was flawless, thank you. read more

The 1895 Grille - Grilled octopus - New American Near Me - Pinehurst, North Carolina

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It's been 2 years since we were last at 1895. I was very disappointed in the downfall since we last dined here. The oysters were the best part of the meal. The fried gnocchi were good enough. My husband and I shared the special (prawns) and the short rib. Both were very disappointing. The prawns were mushy. The short rib was undercooked, under seasoned and not warm enough. The best part of the experience was the service, which is always top notch, and the only reason I'm giving 3 stars instead of 2. read more

Ambience and service really good. Food is cooked perfectly and served at the right temperature. She crab soup as good as it gets. Presentation very good, flavors exactly as expected. Best in the area in our opinion. read more

The 1895 Grille is located inside the Holly Inn, Pinehurst resort's first hotel built in, you guessed it, 1895. Reservations are recommended and dress code is business casual. The ambience is top notch. We enjoyed the old school photos throughout. They provide complimentary bread with 3-4 different types. We tried the fried ricotta gnocchi for a starter, which comes with a vegetable bolognese sauce topped with balsamic. Think uber fancy mozzarella sticks -- they were delicious. For an entree, I got the Scottish Salmon, which comes with pesto spätzle, glazed carrots, braised red cabbage and mustard puree, topped with red onion agrodolce, brown butter walnut and rosemary crumb. Other than the salmon being served with skin side up, which I had not seen before, this dish was phenomenal. It had so much robust flavor in every bite, I'm not kidding when I say it was the best meal I have had in as long as I can remember. Overall, the food was outstanding, but we felt a bit rushed by the service. Our reservation was probably the last one of the evening (9pm), but for the price of this restaurant I would've appreciated a bit more patience from the wait staff. That said, the 1895 Grille still gets 5 stars in my book. read more

The 1895 Grille - Seared Scottish Salmon - New American Near Me - Pinehurst, North Carolina

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Out of all the dinning we have had so far at the resort this is hands down the best. The service was fantastic with them constantly but considerately checking on us, and providing wonderful suggestions. The chief clearly loves what he is doing and sent out a few extra goodies. You can also see it in all the dishes that go out. I would 10/10 recommend. read more

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One of the best restaurants in Pinehurst. Service was exceptional. Best thing all night was the chocolate souffl!

For a birthday celebration with my wife, the food quality was mediocre with the hot meals served jut warm. Beware of the 18% service charge thats applied to all checks. I found the place pretentious and lacking on service as well. And an expensive choice for the menu items. Of course you may not find it this way, but I think I expected more from the Pinehurst Resort. read more

We had an absolutely wonderful evening at the 1895 Grille and it should be a requirement on your trip to Pinehurst. They graciously created a refreshing mocktail for me, and my partner had an excellent Dark and Stormy. LittleJohn then served us their three excellent bread options, and let us know the Thomas Jefferson was his favorite. It was an incredible biscuit and while I was raving about it our server Miss V. came over with a printed recipe for me to make at home. It was such a kind and elegant touch, and that special attention puts 1895 in a category of it's own. For our meals I had the special MahiMahi and my partner had the She Crab Soup and the short ribs. I tasted his soup and I can say without a doubt it was the best I'd ever had. I'll be back for the soup alone. My mahi was excellent, and the short ribs were perfectly spiced and melt in your mouth. Our lovely shuttle driver on the way over recommended we order the chocolate soufflé for dessert which was nothing short of amazing. It's famous here for a reason! We also added the Tiramisu dome and it was incredible, rich and spongy and an excellent sized portion! It was one of the best dining experiences we had, such attentive and warm service combined with a meal we'll be thinking about for months to come. You can't miss the place, seriously. read more

The 1895 Grille - Soufflé and tiramisu - New American Near Me - Pinehurst, North Carolina

Great variety and quality. All meals were prepared to perfection. Superior service all around. A beautiful setting.

The food was superb for my four guests. The service even better. This was a special occasion which I mentioned when I called for reservations. I asked about champagne and a birthday dessert. She assured me someone would contact me prior to event. No one did and it had to be handled at the table which was embarrassing. We were also seated in a booth by the kitchen. Tip - when you call for reservations mention you do not wish to be seated in a booth by the kitchen unless that is acceptable to you. I have been here many times and it was always lovely - the food and the service both. You'll need to be proactive though if this is a special occasion. read more

Suitable service but poor execution with the whole experience. Starting off dinner requesting payment in advance and including gratuity is a recipe for disappointment. Ordered the Filet expecting that would be a simple and consistent preparation. The filet was grainy and I could tell it was thrown on the grill while still frozen. I should have expected disappointment when at the bar prior to dinner it took them 30mins to deliver the bottle of bubbly my wife and I ordered. This place is not providing the product it is trying to sell and is charging for. read more

When here with my wife for an anniversary. They were really nice, and made dinner feel personal. Wonderful food, and nice setting.

Came here for a nice weekend with the In Laws. The guys played #4 during the day and the ladies spent the afternoon at the spa. All of us were hungry when it came time our 6:30 reservation at the 1895 Grille (definitely make reservations if you plan on eating here). The service was what you would expect at a place like this...impeccable. The guys each got the lamb which was delicious and perfectly cooked. The potatoes au gratin that accompanied the lamb were perfect. The ladies got the filet mignon which was also delicious and perfectly cooked. We liked that the waitress said you can substitute anything for anything. Don't care for turnips? Get asparagus instead. The only criticism is that this place is pricey but it is a top restaurant at Pinehurst so what can you expect. Food takes a while to come out but they provide delicious bread and other treats while you're waiting. Be cognizant that gratuity is already included in the bill so only tip extra if you want to. All in all, this place was outstanding. read more

I can't begin to tell you how amazing this place is. You must get a reservation but tonight we truly lucked out and the lady at the front called us immediately when they had a cancellation. Our waiter Ryan was awesome! Prompt, personable, knowledgeable, and his recommendations were perfect.... She crab soup, Crab cake and dessert soufflé (triple chocolate seen in photo) 5***** all the way! read more

Went here on the last night of our stay at the The Holly inn. My husband walked down and asked if they had any availability for two and told us in about a hour. We were fine with that so headed to the bar in the Inn for drinks. Didn't even get the drink finished and the host came and got us for our table. We were seated in the very back in a large booth which was perfect for us. The room is so beautiful and old and little dark. We had the works. We were given water options and asked if we had any allergies! We had scallops for apps, steak and lobster for my husband and I had the special which was fish and grits. My husbands steak was perfect and very tender. My dish was lovely and enjoyable. We finished our night with the creme bur-lee and delicious coffee. Our server was wonderful and everyone was friendly and great attention to our needs. read more

The 1895 Grille - New American Near Me - Pinehurst, North Carolina

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Terrible customer service and attitude, and by the main manager no less!! Do NOT waist your money and find one of other great restaurants in the area. The waiter was great and the food was alright. But I'm not willing to pay extra when someone doesn't also have excellent customer service. To be clear, this post is about "how" the manager handled a simple matter, not what the matter was. read more

Great food and great service. We had the duck egg with toast and crab soup for appetizer (both were delicious), fried green tomatoes (good but I'd try something else next time), and the filet of beef with lobster mac & cheese. The steak was cooked to perfection and the lobster Mac was really tasty too. We also had the soufflé for dessert which was so good! read more

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Great food in an awesome setting. We ordered a bottle of pricey wine that had sediment in the bottom of the bottle and the waiter gave us a second bottle complimentary. We would recommend to anyone! read more

Excellent food and wonderful service. We had reservations for my wife birthday and the wait staff was so accommodating. I will definitely be returning read more

Great dinner! Started with great bread served by Littlejohn. Duck and beef dinner served by Volitia. Too full for dessert. She crab soup appetizer was fabulous! Will definitely return! read more

Went there with the wife. Overall good. The price was a tad on the high end, but the food was worth it. The service was a little slow but only because our waiter was engaged in conversation with another table about wine. I would go again. Not many tables, so the place will fill up fast. Must call ahead and get a reservation. read more

This place is in beautiful downtown Pinehurst, in a beautiful building. The ambiance is fancy and the staff treats you like a VIP. For apps we got the fried green tomatoes and she crab soup. Both very good! Then we got an amuse bouche which wasn't really an amuse bouche in my opinion. It was a yummy garlicy butter of sorts we put on bread. It was good non-the-less. The filet was outstanding. We ordered it medium rare and it was like butter, melt in your mouth good. It came with a lobster mac-n-cheese which was sub-par. It was very average and the lobster was lost in it. Their specialty desert is a triple chocolate souffle and it was good but not mind blowing. Not sure if I would go back, the menu is sort of standard and I am more into interesting takes on food and creativity. Beautiful place for a special occasion though! read more

This place is absolutely divine . Yes , pricey - so it's good a special occasion . Pinehurst has such classic southern charm, I love it . I got the shrimp and grits, others in my party got the filet which was Amazing! Highly recommend ! read more

We ate here on the summer golf package, it's a 3 course meal. I started with the duck egg, it was good a bit salty. Had the filet, it was cooked to perfection and the lobster mac n cheese was a nice touch. I finished with the soufflé, make sure you order it with your entree. read more

3rd trip to Pinehurst and The 1895 continues to deliver! The menu offers fantastic entrees for every appetite large or small. The selection of small plates and appetizers is fresh and interesting. Must try are the she crab soup, crab cake and beet salad. Let your waiter know in time if you want the triple chocolate soufflé...oh, you want it! Not overly sweet and enough for 4 of us to have a couple, three bites! Ask for Caleb! Nice young man w great personality and 5 star commitment to excellent customer service! Enjoy! read more

I would say thais restaurant had a ok/good dinning experience while in the Pinehurst area enclave. I booked this restaurant thru the Pinehurst Resort hotel while we stayed there for a Saturday night dinner. We were staying at the Carolina Inn, but this restaurant is in the other Pinehurst property called the Holly. Easy transportation via Pinehurst Resort shuttle service whenever you want to go back and forth, or you can even walk it as it's not that far of a leisurely stroll; however, in the hot and sticky weather you're bound to perspire a bit since the restaurant supposedly requires jackets for the men, and with a lady with heels on I wouldn't recommend it so take the shuttle or drive. We arrived at the Holly Inn and took a brief stroll around it to check it out for the first time. Nice bar area, but sadly the live guitarist playing that evening was a little on the cheesy side for me, but to each their own. Just a little hokey playing with a karaoke sounding beat machine in the background. OK, now I have to note my first star deduction... We arrived at the restaurant and scanning the other patrons I was 1 of maybe 2-3 out of 30 or so men who had jackets on vs. men who did not. Why tell patrons you require jackets if you don't enforce it? Usually the more upscale restaurants that require jackets keep a coat room to fit the men out if they didn't bring one. Sure, some blame should be on the patrons who didn't bother with one as well, but in the end the restaurant was a bit lax on their policy then everybody is doing it and we were hopping for a formal occasion so it kind of cheapened the experience for us. As you can tell I was a bit peeved by this as I wanted it to be a special evening for my wife as a weekend before her birthday meal, but there are worse things to worry over, so water under the bridge... Service was very attentive and friendly. We had a head waiter and two assistant waiters who regularly checked in on us. Again they were very friendly but strike two was a couple of things: the head waiter didn't know some of the items on the menu, how they were prepared etc. and when we asked what their "California Sparking Wine" by the glass was on their menu it was a hunt down by the waiter to find out what it was and if we'd like some. Again, not the end of the world but when you're in a finer dining restaurant you expect waiters to *know* the daily menu. Being as we were staying at Pinehurst Resport our diner was included with the room stay, which was very nice convenience we just had to pay for extras and alcohol. So we each got to pick a starter, appetizer and desert. My wife got the she crab soup and I got the fried green tomatoes. My wife's soup was very tasty, but I found my fried green tomatoes a little heavy on the fried. Usually the better versions of this I've had usually have a light corn meal breading to let the tomato's flavor shine out, and a great binding flavor like a balsamic vinegar but this didn't have it for sure. We had a "taste" in-between, which honestly I forgot what it was as it was very bland whatever it was served on a crustini. For our main course my wife got the filet mignon with macaroni and lobster and I got the "surf and turf" which consisted of braised beef short ribs and lobster tail. Both my wife's steak and my braised beef short ribs were excellent and the lobster tail was tasty as well. We both didn't care very much for the macaroni and lobster though. It definitely didn't taste as good as it sounded, with a touch of unpleasant oder about it. Lastly we both had decaffeinated coffee and their chocolate flan that we split for desert and was very yummy. Tip: if you want this you have to order it at the beginning of your meal as it takes 45 minutes to prepare. All in all we were happy with the meal particularly the dinner and desert, but I don't know if I would return again and would seek out different dining options in the area as a first option. read more

I would rate this dining experience as one of the best we have had in Pinehurst. I would recommend the Beef filet and the she crab soup, both were excellent. Service was top-notch. I cannot wait to go back again. read more

This is my favorite in the Pinehurst area. Soft welcoming atmosphere. Fabulous service. The food is always 5 star. Highly recommend!!

Six of us from California were so looking forward to dinner here. However, the service was spotty. My rack of lamb had so much fat on it that I doubt I had more than six bites for $38. Some of the ladies had the heirloom tomato salad. They truly skimmed on the portion. You pay a high price for pretension and not quality. read more

Can't even come close to recommending this to anyone...the food was actually really good but the experience was not great. First we came to Pinehurst to play golf...in July! 100 plus degree heat index! Dress code pants? I had to go buy pants to even eat here...so you would think it better be worth it! Sat down at 7:15...left at 9:45. Not exactly the place you go on a golf vacation. If you are into long drawn out fancy dinners...this is the place for you! Otherwise grab a burger down the street. read more

We had a Curry dish outside on the patio under the big fans. Nice ambiance. Food was ok and what I expected from NC's interpretation of "Indian-British"food. I've learned not to expect excellent curry outside of London. Service was very friendly. It was crowded though so I would recommend reservations. read more

Chef Farid is personable and creative. The dinner I just ate was divine. If you are in Pinehurst then I recommend you eat here. read more

The 1895 Grille - Absolutely delicious beet salad that Chef Farid prepared. - New American Near Me - Pinehurst, North Carolina

Great food - The chef is particularly good at Indian cuisine (although they have all types of cuisine) I am never disappointed when I go here! read more

We recently dined here for the first time for a milestone family celebration. It would be very difficult to find the level of service we received anywhere else. The food was delicious. Our server was absolutely the best of the best. Attentive and helpful. Perfect from start to finish! read more

OMG! The best place in town. Love this one. The shrimp and grits are the best I've had. They come with collards. That was new from the last time we were there. Made them even better! Our family from out of state really enjoyed their meal. Michael the mature-'d is fabulous. And the wait staff are very attentive. Great atmosphere. Highly recommend 1895! read more

This is your opportunity to go back in time for a great southern meal. Start with the She Crab soup. Very well done. House salad, crisp and lite. And then the pork chop, medium rare with a nice glass of Pinot. Michael Brady is the man who makes it all come together. Ask for his help to make sure you night comes off just right. Well done 1895 Grille. read more

We had a lovely dinner at the 1895 Grille while in Pinehurst recently. We started with the beef carpaccio which was very tasty. my DH and I were splitting it and they split it for us and the plating was beautiful. After that I had the caesar salad and he had the she crab soup. The salad was a solid caesar, not the best I've ever had but far from the worst, but his soup was delicious. We split the surf and turf which was lobster and short ribs. Once again they split it for us and you would never have known what was on my plate was only half a portion, there was a lot of food. The lobster was the best I have ever had, it was cooked to perfection, not the least bit chewy or rubbery and the short ribs were quite good as well. We finished with the famous chocolate souffle and I must say that was my least favorite item of the night. Maybe I was expecting too much because of all of the rave reviews, but I thought it was just average. They had a nice wine list and surprisingly for Pinehurst the wine prices were not ridiculous. I would definitely go back again. read more

The best! Food prepared perfectly, great presentation. She crab soup an rack of lamb are to die for

My husband and I loved the meal and the whole experience. The manager/sommelier was friendly and informative. Our waitress was wonderful. I would write her name, but would misspell. The food was delicious. The small plate scallops were perfectly cooked and seasoned. The crab cake wasn't what we were use to, but was still very good. For us, fried a bit too long. The rack of lamb and the ribeye were perfectly cooked to a medium rare. The chocolate soufflé was decadent and a wonderful way to end the meal. Highly recommend. read more