I stopped by Doherty's for their St. Patrick's Day event, which has become a tradition because…read morehonestly what else are you going to do on St patty's day. They blocked off part of the parking lot, had live music going, and the whole place had that fun, lively energy you want on a holiday like this. Because of the crowd, the menu was trimmed down to the more popular items, but it still had plenty of good options. I ended up getting their Irish eggrolls, they're hand‑rolled and stuffed with house‑cured corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese, then sliced and served with their Thousand Island dressing. Basically, it's all the flavors of a Reuben wrapped up in a crispy shell, simple, rich, and exactly the kind of thing that works well at an event like this because its quick and its finger food you can eat while watching the band,. Overall, the atmosphere was great, parking is such a hassle though during these events on the weekend because H-Mart nearby is already so packed. You can park on the other side of the building if you don't mind a brief walk though.

Feb 2026 I was craving a burger and didn't have any ideas…read morewhere to go....then thought this local pub might be good and hopefully not too busy between parking and awaiting food as I was famished! I was greeted, then seated. I was provided a menu and specials...Prime Rib! After my hectic day, yes I will have that! I mentioned gluten free to my server before making decision. Plus seeing the loaded potato had me a bit worried as I cannot ear pork. I opted for salad once server checked to see if Caesar salad dressing is gf sans croutons. I requested salad with dressing on the side and to bring promptly before my dinner. Salad arrived by and server dressed and it was glistening.... I requested one with dressing on the side...server brought maybe I had two bites and dinner arrived! Salad can wait...prime rib cannot, even though I start with tasting potato. Prime rib was requested mid rare and it delivered. Potato was fine. I did not see the au jus nor horseradish sauce on the side. I did ask server while I was ready to pack it up and he said there was some confusion if there was/was not no gluten so not provided. Noteworthy as the salad a manager stopped by about the dressing and mentioned one type of salad dressing is now gf and one vegan. Good to have options. Disappointed to learn the fries are coated with flour then fried as an option with burger skip the bun...what about baked chips or air fry for those with food sensitivities as an alternative? Just a thought for management to consider please. I saved room for dessert and the mousse did not disappoint and was compted .... thank you! Fantastic! As I looked around there was a steady crowd entering along with regular patrons. Overall 4.5 stars for this visit. On a side note, this is a family friendly restauran/pub. Some servers look disheveled between sloppy hair and untidy uniform. For staff with long hair should be pulled back tight and away from food will prevent hair on the food! Uniform is simple black top and pants....should be clean and neat. A few servers looked like they rolled out of bed...if they are feeling ill, please stay home. Servers should make diners and patrons have a positive and pleasant experience and my server was definitely on point with emphasis on customer service and satisfaction....keep it up! Lastly, females please wear a bra or sports bra or a proper garment under uniform as it is family friendly restaurant, thank you!

Kind people work here!…read more It gets packed but our wait which was told to be 20 mins took only 10. The food is delicious. We had their fish and chips and shepherds pie. Kiddo has chicken tenders. The green beans with the fish are magic. It's so light and flaky and their tartar is so good. Go here. We can't wait til their Holly springs location opens since it's 15 mins closer to us!

Well, I don't know what changed but this is like a completely different restaurant now for months!…read more Staff attentive and spectacular. The inside appears renovated and they accept large parties! So win for all of that. Food has seen a definite upgrade too. Cheese curds and literally anything else we've ordered has been fantastic. I'm glad to see a local business doing better and we are visiting them more often. Kudos to all the upgrades!

We got a burger, sliders, and the salad and they were all delicious!…read more Ariminda was our server and she was so attentive and fun! She kept our drinks full and our needs met! There were a few games on and soft music, it was very relaxing and enjoyable!!

The waitress was nice and personable. The night we visited they had a lady singing and it made it…read moreenjoyable. The burger I had was mediocre basically burger with jalapenos, it was fine and tasty but felt like it lacked something. It's a nice restaurant inside lots of bar space and dining space for those times. I live this place just because it's cool. Given the price I paid I thought it high, but that's okay.

This has become my LOCAL go to spot for watching games. Tonight is all about the Knicks. There is…read moreplenty of parking which is fantastic considering a LOT of people come here. You are greeted upon arrival and then pick bar or tables. The menu is open all night long and people eat! Ive had a few options already and would definitely recommend you trying them out: JD's Italian meatballs, build your own burger with cheese, egg and bacon; chimichurri steal sandwich (eat quick though, the bread may get a bit sog), parmesan crusted chicken Caesar sandwich. Thus far, all have not disappointed at all. Ambiance, many folks here know each other and that's a plus. No drama... I started this review the other night but tonight for the post is Saturday and the karaoke is a lot of fun! It is also special night for Jameson but the ginger beer is extra......... however specials every night. Ill be here, working. Check it out

Enjoyed the HELL out of JDT's wings. JDT check's all the wing boxes: hot, crispy, and well sauced…read more We ordered the buffalo and barbecue wings. If you're in the mood to watch a game, hang with a bud, and put away some dynamite wings, JDT's got you covered. We look forward to our next wing run!

Got there early today for lunch and tried today's special. It was a really good meal and the…read moreexperience was positive. Staff were nice and the location has a great look. The building itself really looks cool and I've always enjoyed eating here. The food always has a weird array of foods and options but it's always been good.

AWARENESS: My daughter and I were in the Apex area and…read moredecided to find a nice place for dinner. After opening the Yelp app, looking at reviews and pictures, we decided to give Scratch Kitchen & Taproom and go. NARRATIVE: Due to construction in the parking lot behind Scratch Kitchen (Temple Street), we ended up entering the restaurant from the N. Salem Street. And before going in, I noticed the signage above the building says; Tobacco & Mule Exchange. I'm not sure of the buildings history but the buildings interior has a story. Entering from the Salem Street side, you'll pass several shops and a unique bar / barber shop and Scratch Kitchen is located at the end of the hallway on the left. When we arrived at the podium, just outside the restaurant, we were promptly greeted and seated and within the minute, our server and his "shadow" server greeted us and introduced themselves. And after going over the menu and special meals for the day, our drink orders were taken. We ordered the Spicy Tuna Sushi Round as our appetizer; "Spicy ahi tuna with avocado, cucumber and wake over a seared sushi rice patty with edamame and fried green tomato. Topped with wasabi-miso crema and mirin-soy glaze." It was presented and tasted just as good as it sounds. For the main dish, I had to get the Shrimp & Grits; "Cheddar stone ground grits with seared shrimp and pork belly, peppers, onions and a creamy gochugaru sauce. Topped with green onions." And as you can see by not only my photos but others on Yelp, it was an amazing choice and amazing meal. I don't recall what my daughter had as her main but she said it was really good. SCENE: Scratch Kitchen & Taproom is located in the downtown area of Apex. Parking, especially when city workers are doing construction in the rear lot (Temple Street) can be a challenge. I also noted a man, who had too much to drink did order and get a ride from either an Uber or Lyft which is great if you don't want to drive or worry about parking. RECOMMENDATION(S): Scratch Kitchen is quant with that small town feel. Service from the staff was top notch and genuine and could be felt during our interacts with them. The food and its presentation were exemplary so yes, I'll highly recommend a visit. I know I'll be back.

Arrived on past Sunday around 1:00, we're recalling seeing a Sunday brunch option on a prior…read moreevening visit. Assortment of menus given did not include brunch. So, we assumed we had confused with another restaurant that offered brunch. So, very soon after ordering, (less than 1 minute), my wife asked a nice lady bussing the table next to us about brunch. She, of course, said yes, until 2:00. We told her we just ordered but didn't get a brunch menu, but that's why we were there. So she instantly saw our waitress (Sarah L.) and asked if we could cancel the order and order brunch. Her immediate response was "no, already placed the order". Sorry. Didn't even try. 12-15 minutes later our food arrived and we ate, but left disgusted, disappointed, and vowed not to return. But, we have enjoyed eating at Rudy's. We felt the waitress handled our request very flippantly and nonchalantly. But we'll probably be back anyway.

If you are looking for a local bar, especially for games, this place is ideal. Of course, it will…read morebe packed but the service is still excellent. I thought that the Reuben sandwich was excellent. The onion rings seemed wimpy, but that's my only criticism.

I have heard good things about this place for years but had never been. I came recently with a…read moregroup of girlfriends to have a book club meet up. There were 8 of us - I made a reservation in advance and I am glad I did because it was busy on a Sunday evening. I had their spiked lemonade drink. I couldn't taste much of the spiked part but the lemonade was very good. They have a very extensive menu with a variety of foods. It was hard for me to decide. I ended up going with the chili mac & cheese, which was very good. It had freshly sliced jalapenos on it, which was a nice add. Our server was wonderful, accommodating all of our needs, and we all had a really good time.

We were in town and stopped in for some appetizers before we went to an event. We ordered a few…read morebrews and the chicken nachos. I also got a cup of their cream of mushroom soup (the soup du jour) and the hubby ordered a bowl of chili. The chicken nachos were super tasty. Lots of chicken, the cheese sauce was tangy and it was a solid plate of nachos. My soup was amazing! The chili was pretty standard. A cool place to go and watch football games! We had great service. We enjoyed our visit!

Abbey Road has become our go-to spot after our early indoor soccer games. They have a great…read moreselection of beer and food--Hop on Top is my fav. The service is always great, and it's a fun place to hang out after a game. Some of my favorite menu items are the mini corn dogs, spinach & artichoke dip, the Cha Cha Bowl, the Helter Skelter wrap, the chicken salad sandwich, and the pasta salad. Cheers!

Natalie is such a sweet and attentive server. We had lovely service and a great time on the patioread more

Great bar food. Cider on tap and their Rubin's are fantastic…read more They have a small outside sitting area and they allow us to bring our dog which is really great. Good place to go for a beer after golf.

Second time at abbey road for trivia. This place is just classic pub in all the best ways. A ton of…read moreTVs (there is even one in the bathroom) , slightly greasy food and cold beer. Decor is all Beatles/rock memorabilia which adds to the classic dive bar vibes. I got the lemmy burger with chips and my husband got the burnin down the house burger. Everything came out hot and with all the requested changes/sauces etc. Service was good but not excellent but it's also crowded on trivia night so can't blame them too much for that. Love this place for classic American grub, sports and trivia night!

We came to Cape Fear Seafood Company in Cary for a Valentine's Day dinner…read more We've been wanting to try this place for a while. Super excited to finally get in to check it out. We made reservations ahead of time online since it was a Holiday. First off the front staff was super friendly and got us to our table right away. Love the feel and the decor. The lighting was a tad dark but that's ok. It was still cozy and romantic. Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable. They had a special Valentine's Day menu. She ran down the specials by memory. She took our drink and appetizer order ( the calamari fritti) gave us time to check out the rest of the expansive menu. The drinks came and our app. The lemonades were very sweet and nicely tart from the real fruit purée and lemons. Delightful! The calamari fritti was a knock out, home run. The breading was delicious. The calamari was nice and tender. The marinara was so good. Get this is you like calamari! For our mains we got the Sea bass special with the creamy risotto and asparagus and the figure 8 stuffed Flounder. Lemme tell you...This place knows sea food. What an incredible experience. The sea bass Valentine's Day menu special was cooked to perfection. So flaked and moist. Seared and seasoned perfectly. They should add it to the main menu. The risotto was amazing. Creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. The figure 8 stuffed flounder was delicious as well. The crab stuffing was absolutely great! The sauce over top was creamy and worked perfectly with the flounder and crab. It came with the most delicious fresh green beans with a couple nicely seasoned tomatoes. The rice pilaf was also really nice. Around this time I realized the Valentine's Day menu had Oysters Rockefeller ... and I love oysters Rockefeller. So I put in for an order of those. Best oysters Rockefeller I've had in a long time! Add these to the menu! For dessert... we ordered the apple crumb at vanilla bean ice cream. Perfect way to end out meal. We cannot wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Save us a table! Kudos to the staff and chef / cooks. Yall did an amazing job.

Bottom line: A good meal experience here at the Cary location of Cape Fear Seafood Company. The…read moremini crab cakes were a perfect starter and I enjoyed their very flavorful but not spicy version of their popular shrimp & grits. Nice atmosphere inside, but recommend reservations as they fill up quickly. The Deets: Some friends/coworkers and I decided to catch up over a meal and we decided on trying out this location of Cape Fear Seafood Co. on Lake Pine Drive. I had been to the one located in the Village District (formerly Cameron Village) of DTR in the past and knew of this one opening up through Yelp. If you know me, I am usually not one for seafood but remember I had a pretty good experience at the one in DTR. We noted that it would be a good idea to have a reservation so one was made. Good thing, this place gets crowded fast, even around the 5pm point. Upon arrival, we were promptly shown to a table with menus. While walking in, this restaurant has that beach type feeling with brightly painted areas and subtle pelagic decor without going overboard. The bar area gave a warm, inviting vibe. Back to the menu, their menu is pretty expansive but not over the top multiple pages. I think even the non-seafood lover can find something to like here. We started with hush puppies for the table and I went with the appetizer sized mini crab cakes for myself. I loved the mini crab cakes and the lemon beurre blanc sauce with them, just enough for a starter and tasted great. The hush puppies were good as well but just a tiny bit too brown for me, they were a little bit more done than I'd like. I like them more of a golden finish instead of brown, just my preference. For my main dish, I went with their Cape Fear Shrimp & Grits. They are a pretty popular choice here and I remember liking them at the DTR location. They remained a great choice, they were delicious. They are very flavorful and enjoyable without being spicy, which I like as I am non-spicy food person and it seems most everywhere does their shrimp & grits spicy. I find this take on them refreshing. I would have liked more cheese grits in the serving as it seems to be like a half serving, however the shrimp as well as the creamy sauce were plentiful. Service did a good job here, checking on us periodically. In all, I liked this experience here at Cape Fear Seafood Co. for the most part and would enjoy visiting again in the future.