I've been here 2-3 times now and the whiskey selection is always great and so is the service. This…read moreis an excellent hidden neighborhood gem!

This is absolutely a hidden gem amongst bars. It's in an inconspicuous abandoned looking shopping…read morecenter off the beaten path, but they make some of the best cocktails in the city. They have a very extensive inventory of bourbons including all the high-end ones you would want. The bartenders making amazing recipes including my partners favorite, Tom Yum, taste just like the soup. I can often enjoy a whiskey sour with no issue and use the menu to try something different. They don't serve food, so it's a good place to come after dinner. The ambiance is simple, a wooden bar and now that they have expanded, they have some tables as well. This past trip was the most crowded I've ever seen it in there, but the service was still quick and attentive. This bar is a staple for me.

I loved the drinks and vibes at Gatsby's! I had the seasonal Pumpkin Martini and Apple Cider Mule…read more The Pumpkin Martini was my favorite, it was sweet and tasted like cinnamon and pumpkin. The drinks were strong and well worth the price. Our bar tender was nice and easy to talk to. They have a popcorn machine that you can help yourself to for a snack. I hope to come back and try out the dart boards I saw!

This was a cool pit stop for some friends and I. We stopped in for a drink before going to a show…read more The place had a welcoming atmosphere and the bar tender was super friendly and personable. The bar had various brews on tap but the real charm of Gatsby's is their unique signature cocktails.

One of the best beer selections I've ever seen. Excellent draft a the bartender Brian is great at…read morehelping you find what you like! I will be back.

What a cool spot! I found this off a Reddit thread and I honestly would have never known otherwise…read more It's located in a tucked away strip mall off Litchford, it has a big patio but inside it has walls of whisky (the largest collection in the southeast apparently). We grabbed a few spots at the bar and live music was playing outside on this beautiful evening, lots of families buzzing around. The bartenders were really good, knowledgeable, and on it. I had the cocktail of the week which was a gin and Prosecco concoction and hubby had draft pumpkinhead, it's the season. Both good choices! They have TVs if you want to watch the game and big tables to just chill. I'm assuming you can bring in food too from the nearby spots. Overall loved this hidden gem! We will be back!

Interesting. Was looking for a new spot to celebrate with some friends. Yelped around and found…read morethis place. But still had to look for it. LOL. It's where Sur La Table is...near The Captain and Cookie joint. Went in for early dinner. Empty. But if you do the same. Don't be alarmed. The folks were dining on European time...bumpin at 7pm. So cool! We got a flight of light wines and all were different and pretty decent. I got a pasta dish and really liked the blackened chicken. I'd just be happy to have it on its own. I think the decor could have some softer furnishings to break up the hard angles and lean into the cozy vibe a bit more. Lots of angles and metal. I'd pop in some soft ivory stools at the bar end for a really lux vibe. Hostess and server were nice. Efficient. Definitely a place to keep on rotation.

Foxcroft is located in the North Hills area. Once we arrived we were seated right away. I loved the…read moredecor in the restaurant with multiple wine bottles on display. The business was clean and there is also a bar inside. The restaurant has a large selection of wines and offers flights for purchase. The restaurant had some people dining in but they were not overly packed. Initially our server was pleasant and attentive. I got a blood orange sparkling water. It was ok. I ordered the whipped ricotta for an appetizer to share and a burger with fries for my entree. The whipped ricotta was ok. It would taste better with some sort of seasoning in it. My fries were served hot but needed some salt. I asked for my burger to be cooked well done but I was brought a burnt burger. I took one bite but it was too overcooked. I then requested that my server have my burger be cooked medium well so I didn't get another burnt burger. When my burger was brought back out, our server had me cut into my burger to make sure it was to my liking. The preparation was better but it was bland and tasted like there wasn't any seasoning on it. After this our server wasn't as attentive anymore. For dessert we got the donuts. They were served warm and I enjoyed them with the cherry sauce. I did not like the chocolate sauce that was served with the donuts.

My sister and I decided to walk over to Hero's for dinner and drinks since its very close to her…read moreapartment. We were not disappointed! We both ordered Irish Mules and sandwiches. I ordered the "Sir Paul" (I added turkey) and I really liked the hummus with the sunflower wheat bread. My sister got the "Bruce Lee" and it was also very good. The sandwich was very flavorful and had a nice kick from the siracha. The Irish Mules were also very good and were refreshing on a hot day like today. I really liked the vibe of the place. Due to Covid we didn't hang out inside, although there was plenty of room to social distance. Lots of people were hanging out outside and it was nice to get out and socialize. I am a fan of Hero's and I will definitely be back!

First time here with my partner, But we thought we'd see…read morewhat was here. Felt very unwelcome when walking into the bar and I guess sandwich shop. The bartender just stared at us. I had to ask if we just sat ourselves. No menu or attention until asked for it. The food was lacking at best. Just a "smash burger" and cheese sandwich for my partner. Water to drink. If you're lonely, single or bored and want to waste money, then go here. We tried, but never again. I'm sure it's much busier later for the pool playing., cheap beer crowd. They aren't inviting to anyone over 50. Oh well.

I hesitate to leave this review because I feel like I found one of the best hidden gems in Raleigh…read morethe Northside bistro, almost gets lost in the parking lot with the seafood place next-door, but if you'll take the time to pull in pull up and walk in, you won't be disappointed the duck wing appetizer is a must, and I've tried everything from the beef Wellington to their fish specials to their burger and they're all excellent bartenders are knowledgeable make great cocktails and it's a great atmosphere

The service was great. The bread they give you with the honey butter is fantastic. All of our meals…read morewere hot and delicious. My espresso martini was so good. The vibes were great I would come back!

Went for pizza - it was delicious! My husband and I split a wedge salad. He had an old fashion and…read moreI had a limoncello spritz. I'd definitely go back for a pasta dish.

Stopped by Peri Brothers over the weekend as I've been on the hunt for good pizza in the NC…read moretriangle. When you arrive there is plenty of parking outside the restaurant. Walking up to Peri Brothers there are two sides: 1) the fast casual New York slice shop or 2) sleek, full service modern Italian restaurant. We opted for the restaurant side and walking the restaurant feels stylish and sophisticated, yet casual. For drinks, I ordered the Paper Plane (Buffalo Trace, Aperol, Amaro, Lemon) and my partner ordered the Blueberry Lemon Martini. Definitely would lean more toward the Blueberry Lemon Martini as the blueberry flavor was excellent. The Paper Plane was good but was missing something. For entrees I ordered the 16 inch with half Flat Iron District (Pizza sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni, sausage, meatballs, ham, bacon) and half Peri's Hot Honey Pie (Pizza sauce, fresh mozzarella, ricotta, cupping pepperoni, hot honey, sweet drop peppers, basil) and my partner ordered the Gnocchi Pesto (House made ricotta gnocchi, basil pesto, cream, parmesan). Both dishes were excellent. I'd lean more toward the Flat Iron District as the meat was high quality and was very good. The Gnocchi was also excellent and you could literally drink the sauce. Overall, I'd definitely recommend checking out Peri Brothers up in North Raleigh.

Love Iron oaks! The wings are delicious, as are the cheeseburgers and bean burger! The staff is…read moresuper friendly and fun atmosphere with golf simulator, board games, sports on tvs and fireplace

In the area and starving for a late dinner. Decided to blindly give The Iron Oaks a try…read more The Gouda burger was recommended by the staff who took my order. The best recommendation. I started to go for a side salad but he also suggested the truffle fries. This entire meal was delicious. I had a Vodka side car to finish off my late dinner before heading home. I do recommend The Iron Oaks for a great burger option. Very good!

First stop ! Give me the wings me pickle chips please !…read more 10 wings for $17 , 20 for $33 and $64 for 40 makes a great family night out. We feel in love with the staff and the food here and left so full. Wings were flavorful and severed with ranch or blue cheese and celery. I definitely recommend!

First time visit- We chose something new while visiting the…read morearea. We were already familiar with the shopping center, but had never visited that area of it. The area was very active for 8pm. The restaurant was not very packed but we were sat in the back seating area, surrounded by a lot of televisions and no other patrons. Not a complaint! I ordered the calamari with a side of sweet potato fries. Hubby ordered the hangover burger. The food was served hot and tasted good. It was a hard decision to choose something from the menu. I think I'll choose something different next time. Yes, I'd return. The live musician was fantastic! I could hear him from the back room but couldn't see him until we were on our way out the door. I still left him a tip! (Sorry no other pics.. next time)

Stopped by Sneaky Penguin Brewing a couple days ago. I wasn't sure what to expect, but wow we were…read moresurprised how good/cool this brewery is. When you arrive there is plenty of parking out front or off to the side of the brewery. Walking in the brewery feels industrial yet cozy, dog friendly, laid back, and welcoming. To order you'll walk up to the counter, order a beer, and then grab any open seat either inside or outside. I ordered the no country for old penguins take two (hazy ipa; Hazy and juicy with passion fruit, mango, citrus, and blueberry. Paradisi, El Dorado, Citra hops create a smooth, tropical IPA with a crisp finish) which was excellent and well balanced. Definitely check out sneaky penguin brewing if you are in the north Raleigh area.

This was my first visit at the sneaky penguin it was very cute with a very nice out side space…read more The beer selection was decent and they had a small can selection which included some of their popular ones! Javier was very nice and helpful when trying to select a beer everyone in my party would like