BLUF: Great food, nice decor but a bit loud, plenty of parking. I visited The Mill for Sunday brunch at 11am. I appreciates that I could make a reservation on Resy and that being located in a strip mall there was plenty of parking. The decor is much nicer than a strip mall would suggest. The restaurant had a warm and cozy feeling with a nod to the historic mills it honors. Unfortunately even at 11am on a Sunday it was a touch loud in part due to high ceilings, hard surfaces and loud music. Moving on to food, it was all excellent. We had a few orders of shrimp and grits and an avocado toast. All of it was great! We also tried to cheesecake and washed it down with coffee which was a satisfying end to the meal. Service was attentive and our food came out quickly. I'd love to return and try some more menu items and cocktails. read more

I LOVE the Mill. From my experience, they have consistently good food and service, even when they are really busy. We tend to sit at the bar, but I've also eaten in the dinning room. I love their onion rings and grilled Caesar salad for bar food. They also make a fabulous old fashioned and killer espresso martini. For dinner, I love their salmon, their shrimp and grits, their trout, or the pork chop. But honestly, I've never had anything here I wouldn't order again. It's in the higher mid-price range, not quite casual dining, but not quite fine dining, but I think it's well worth it. They have a gluten free and vegan menu. My good friend is allergic to both dairy and gluten, and is very concerned about cross contamination, and she is always happy to eat here. They take food allergies very seriously; I love that. They also have a great wine list. Random note: Their bread pudding is the only bread pudding I've ever liked. read more

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The food was superb. The service was great. The ambiance of the restaurant was not great. Had a party of 10 The pricing of the meals are not equivalent to the ambiance. Oh, my God. read more

Service was great. Salmon was great. Steak salad was too expensive for the taste. Fried biscuits were a bust. Better onion rings at Red Robin. Way too loud to have a good conversation. read more

I went with my friends for Sunday brunch and the food was meh. I really didn't like most of the options on the menu so I settled for the eggs Benedict. We split the monkey bread to start. For the prices, I wasn't really impressed and was not a fan of the almost burnt potatoes. read more

The Mill - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Neat looking restaurant. Our server simon was exceptional, really appreciated him. We started with the bread board. It was ok. It just felt holiday-ish cause of the cherry and pecan flavors. We ordered a salmon meal for my daughter. I will say the meal was such a great value. It really was, but salty :/ the fish was very salty. I got the braised short rib, which i felt was not valued well. $42 for 1 short rib, potatoes, and broccolini. It was, again, very salty, but well cooked, very tender. Most of the food was one note. I hope it gets better‍ read more

My most recent visit at The Mill started well. I like the decor but they could use some sound dampening as it was very loud inside. I went with the Eggs Benedict this time, and that came with breakfast potatoes. The portion of the potatoes was generous, but they were too salty to eat. The Eggs Benedict was good. I don't know if they offer another side for the dish, but I wouldn't order the salty potatoes again, so if that were the only option, I would need to order something else. The food orders were not brought out to the correct people. I was given a drink refill this visit but just one and my glass was taken rather than refill it with a pitcher. But at least there was a refill. There was a considerable delay in receiving checks, and some were incorrect and had to be corrected. This visit seemed like a hot mess. Hopefully, this was just an off day. read more

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We had to drive over to the Flea Market located on the NC Fairgrounds and while in that area, I remembered an establishment that I had not frequented since moving away from the area. I recommended that we go. Imagine my pleasant surprise when I found that a new restaurant called, The Mill, had opened in its place, and with a very tasty brunch menu and exceptional decor. I am always going to gravitate to Shrimp and Grits on any menu, and my husband is always going to seek a burger when available. We both found what we were looking for. The Shrimp and Grits were so different from what I am accustomed but they were out of this world, outstanding. The Breakfast Burger was equally delicious, and while messy, it was the "every bite counts, slurp it up and wash ya hands later" kinda great! Service was exceptional, had a lovely chat with an out of state transplant that worked the bar, and our server was extremely friendly and made excellent recommendations. If I didn't mention it enough, the decor was stunning in the dining area. Call me IMPRESSED! We will be back!!!! 1000000% sure of it and you must try this place if you haven't already!!!! read more

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Six of us met to chat and eat together at the Mill. Only one of us had been here before, but we all enjoyed it. Katherine helped us with drinks and food over a very nice evening. I had the smash burger and fries. Others had the Ceasar shrimp salad and the venison bolognese. There was a good selection of wines, as well as some fun cocktails. I had the "We demand a shrubbery!", which was a gin-based drink with a peach shrub. highlight. So now, I'm working on making peach shrubs at home, trying to replicate it! Nicely appointed decor, nothing austere or out of the ordinary, but very minimally designed. Tables were far enough apart that you didn't feel you were in each others' laps. And the hostess seated folks with at least one table between, rather than right on top of each other! Other restaurants, take notice! This is a great way to get folks to stay longer and order dessert - even on those nights when the total seats filled is below average. Get more sales per seat! Let people feel they are isolated and able to bond. read more

The Mill - Looking out to the patio from back dining room. - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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My friends and I went as soon as they opened and the staff was very welcoming and alert. I had a sweet tea to drink and our waitress was thoughtful enough to bring extra ice considering the tea was freshly brewed! The waitress was also very knowledgeable of the menu and expressed she had tried many items so that was helpful in us deciding on our food. Restrooms were clean and the lighting was perfect for the bar area. read more

The Mill - SMASHBURGER - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

At least the presentation of the food looked ok. The taste? Not good. Everything, and I mean every dish, from apps to entrees, were incredibly over salted. So much so we couldn't finish them. We had the humus and salmon. Unnecessary. We were never asked for dessert. Server simply brought the check and never asked. When I asked if they have dessert, she said she forgot to ask us. I'm writing this the morning after, and it's worth noting that my stomach does not feel great. Enjoy your meal at The Mill! read more

I enjoyed the chili Thai wings and my pesto mushroom flat bread pizza with a Dirty Shirley cocktail. (Adding: the bread pudding was good and different. I would've enjoyed this warm not cold.) Not sure if the waiter's behavior was an indication of colorist bias or not, but the people I was with believe it might have been especially since he was asking us to pass him our dirty plates which is not our jobs as customers. You as a waiter should not be reaching over people glasses. If the plates are not in a reachable place you should wait until we leave to clear the table. We are not on your payroll SIR. This should be addressed. This is also the same guy that sent us to the opposite dinning room bc he didn't have any low tables. The hostess brought us right back over to his area where he had a table unnecessarily reserved that she sat us at. Overall, I've enjoyed The Mill food on two occasions now but the service on this evening needs major improvements. Coaching on soft skills, waiter etiquette and pleasantries. read more

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We enjoyed our first meal at The Mill and loved our food. Sally, our waitress was helpful and attentive. Kate was friendly and shared some of her favorites on the menu. We ordered the beet salad (delicious), the steak - the chimichurri was yummy & my son loved the seasoned fries. We will be back! read more

Came here after some Yelp research, the place is legit. Great food, Ashley was our sever and she's awesome. We had the steak frites and smash burger, both were excellent. read more

Oh my gosh, what a great find! Absolutely blown away by all the food here. The ambiance is so cozy while also being elegant and refined. It's a true gem of a spot. I still dream about this steak salad I got. read more

The Mill - STEAK SALAD - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Ashley was amazing I really enjoyed everything about this place definitely coming back

We came with the dogs today and maybe it was a lunch time but the staff members were nice and attentive. The atmosphere is laid back cozy vibe and would be nice for late night drinks or snacks. The food was good, not "oh my god, this is fantastic!!" But it was good. read more

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This place is very delicious and I love that they use compostable bags for their takeout. I came here today around 4-5pm for some takeout. It took a bit longer than what they had told me but the food was still really good so not a huge deal. The vibes are chill, classy but warm. Great for a meal or just stopping at the bar for a nice cocktail. The employees I spoke with were friendly and courteous and helpful. I didn't catch the name of the first guy who helped me/took my order but he was the best, most friendly, and gave me recommendations on food. He had brown hair that was kinda curly. I would say the other employees were courteous but not friendly. I ordered the fried biscuits, kids menu salmon and Mac and cheese for my daughter with a side of bacon. It's $2 for a side of bacon and came with 3 pieces. Totally worth it. Good quality bacon, not too crispy. Tried her food too. The salmon was absolutely incredible and so was the mash but the broccolini was too stringy/fibrous. Mac and cheese is fantastic as well. Do not recommend the ny strip which was super chewy and seemed like a low quality cut of meat to be honest. It also had some sauce on top of it which was unnecessary. They said the ny strip comes with fries but you can swap it out for a different side if you'd like. They were nice. On the soggier side but I like soggy fries. Overall just way too pricey for what you get though. The fried biscuits were awesome. They are dense and more of a hockey puck shape and duck fried. If you don't like dense biscuits then steer clear. My daughter and I enjoyed them though and they go great with the pepper jelly (reminds me of sweet chili sauce). Yum. Definitely will be returning but opting out of getting steak. For steak I recommend going to Oak downtown! As far as appetizers, the guy who took my order recommended the wings and the fried biscuits. I'll definitely be trying the wings and dining in next time! read more

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We chose this place because we saw an online gf menu. When we got to the restaurant, we found out that a paper copy of the gf menu is not available because it has been revised. The old gf menu indicated fries are gf, but they aren't because they use a shared fryer. The options are very limited. I chose the Wood Grilled Cesar salad. It was very tasty. I don't recommend this place for anyone with dietary issues with gluten. read more

The Mill - Wood Grilled Cesar salad. - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Was a beautiful day so we sat outside for brunch. They had a spacious patio That had umbrellas up that protected us from the sun. They also had heaters for when there is colder weather. We always look for the best eggs benedict, so after shopping we googled a spot near by that sounded good, and we pulled in to try. The parking lot was very full but we managed to find a spot in the shopping strip mall area. We got sat right away and everyone was very nice. Our server was attentive and took the time to wipe off the pollen that accumulated quickly in this NC spring weather before we started dining. The food came out quickly and tasted good. The eggs benedict came with little potatoes. If I was to come back, I would try something else as a side(The potato bites were a little dried up, which was ok in our situation because the pup got to eat the non seasoned ones anyhow). We got a cute little note and picture on our check out. Would be interested in trying other options here too. read more

The Mill - CLASSIC EGGS BENEDICT* - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food was good. We sat on bar side. We were rushing, so we were happy there was hardly anyone on that side. I had Porkchop orzo rice and broccolini and hubby had salmon with potatoes. Everything was flavorful and tender, not overcooked. I really enjoyed my orzo. No complaints there. The two biggest disappointments was my Smash or Pass drink. It tasted like tart cranberry juice. Barely any alcohol. Waitress had to return because the bartender either didn't know, didn't care or forgot to add simple syrup. Yuk! And 2ndly, The bread pudding was an all time low on the dessert scale. All I tasted was salt. It was going to be my evening snack and for all that money, it went in the trash. read more

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Had a great afternoon lunch on their outdoor patio despite it being a billion degrees out today. The patio has a ton of shade from nearby trees & the addition of large patio umbrellas which made it so comfortable -- the addition of two wall fans also helped. I feel that a lot of thought has gone into this space & it shows. (Other than walking in past the bar to go outside, I'll only comment on how the bar looked inviting) I usually shy away from the grilled Caesar concept after a few other places I've visited but this one was excellent & the smashburger was delicious! I was curious what the house seasoned French fries would be like but they were honestly perfectly seasoned. Our server Jayden (sp?) was super attentive & had a great attitude. Glad we finally got to this place -- it's been on my list for awhile. read more

The Mill - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Graduation celebration dinner! Party of 9! Promptly greeted by the hostess and seated promptly. Our reservations were for 8:30 and our table was ready. Our server was super nice. Probably one of the best and most helpful we've ever had. A couple people in our group have food allergies and our server went above and beyond to make sure we were ok. The mill is a nice restaurant but be a warned that there are some very pricey items on the menu. Wow, we did have a party of nine. I'm going to concentrate on myself and my wife as far as this review goes. My wife ordered the crusted salmon with fennel. My original order was for the cheesesteak, but unfortunately, they were out of cheesesteak at that time. So my Plan B was to go with the Smashburger. My wife's salmon was ordered, medium, and it was prepared perfectly. She said it was absolutely delicious. My Smashburger was absolutely outstanding. The two patties were cooked very well. Had a very nice crispy crust around the edges and all the toppings were ample, but not too much. You could easily bite into the burger without topping spelling everywhere. I ordered the fries to go with it and they were fine. I mean, what can you do with french fries? Our server kept busy during the evening filling, waters and taking plates away. She was very good. Very friendly and outgoing. And yes, she got a good tip. Now my father-in-law ordered steak and my mother-in-law ordered chicken and I picked up their bills for the meal. Between the two of them, they ordered six draft beers. My wife and I drank water. The bill for the four of us that I picked up came to $156. The big part of that was the steak And the salmon. My splash burger was $18. The food is good, but also be aware too, that the food can't be rather pricey. It does matter if you're on a budget. But this is a special occasion being a graduation celebration so we splurged. I do recommend the mill. The service was outstanding. The food is very good and if it's a special occasion, I would recommend you give them a try. read more

The Mill - Crusted salmon with fennel. - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Tried this place for the first time last weekend and it was great! The restaurant itself is in an odd strip mall complex but as soon as you walk in it's clear it does not belong in a strip mall. It is very nicely decorated. Our waiter was very helpful and knowledge. I ordered the short rib and boy was it delicious. Apparently it is one of their top sellers and I see why. It has a somewhat limited menu but it looks like a tasty selection. Excited to return sometime in the future for another meal! read more

The Mill - BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Loved it so much the first time, we returned for date night. Cocktails and service remained 5 stars. We started off with the onion rings and they were good, but not my style. The breading was a biscuit batter, so it was more biscuit than onion. For dinner we shared the short rib, which was good but not quite as good as the first time we had it. Overall, still love this place and will be back. read more

Tucked away at the end of a strip mall stands The Mill. The building is wrapped in dark windows, and because of this, I thought I was going to step into a sports bar, but this was not the case. Stepping in, there are multiple small tables and booths sporting wood facing tops. A wrap around bar with a plethora of spirits also greets you. Beyond the bar is a more formal and beautiful dining area and sleek and clean bathrooms. As it was just me in the bar area, I decided to sit here. My waiter warmly greeted me and gave me a menu. Their food menu has a few appetizers, small plates, salads, and entrees. I asked about the size of the small plates and then decided on the rye crusted salmon. My waiter told me it was one of their best selling items, and I see why. The salmon is thick and plated so beautifully! It had an amazing balance of crispness and softness. I love that it was cooked to a medium temperature, had a golden brown crisp, and was topped with pickled mustard seeds. Omg! Every bite was amazing. I love that hidden potatoes and onions tucked under the salmon that paired so well with the cream sauce. Wow, wow, and wow again. Do not let the price stop you from ordering this dish as it is worth every dollar of the $26! The service was phenomenal as I was constantly checked on and did not feel rushed at all. I can't wait to come back for one of their cocktails as they look amazing! Do not miss out on the Mill--a hidden gem amongst many restaurants and stores. read more

The Mill - Crusted salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Excellent experience!! Food, service, and atmosphere were terrific, will definitely be returning!

I'd like to acknowledge Emily (Bartender). She is very courteous, makes good drinks and is responsive. Shes a great bartender.

What a bummer. Looked up photos of this place and thought it would be a good place for dinner before the Mariah Carey Christmas concert down the road. Unfortunately, the food was a miss. The service was friendly. However, when we told him that the steak on our Steakhouse salad tasted off and gamey, we were told that the meat was just cut today and they haven't had any issues. Well, I highly doubt they would tell us that they used old meat or if they had issues at that point because well, why would they? I'm a big steak eater, love me a good juicy steak and honestly never eaten steak at a restaurant and said "hmmm this doesn't taste like steak and has a bad after taste". So, when I say it's off, I think it's actually off. Sure, steak can be overcooked or under seasoned but this one was just not right at all. Oh well. We did send the salad back after one bite, again, something I never do. Just going to have to pass on this place in the future. read more

Love the bar area and the service. The bread appetizer plate was scrawny for 12 paper thin bread and about six teeny tiny slices. Best cocktail I've had in forever. Basic grey goose cosmo Children's menu was awesome. The food was great. Steak was chewy but good. read more

Tonight was a bad experience at The Mill. They have a tendency to change the menu and tonight they changed the 1/2 chicken . The new version was horrible. I got the dish to go and tossed it in the trash. The menu is very limited and uninteresting. read more

Ate here last night before the Nate Bargatze show. The place was busy which is fine but they weren't quite staffed for it. Every step of the experience took longer than it really should have, though not ridiculously so. The server was obviously working her butt off so I didn't punish her tip wise. The food was a mixed bag. My younger son said his steak was awesome while my older son said his salmon was just ok. I ordered the special, lobster mac and cheese. It came as a lobster tail simply sitting atop the mac and cheese instead of having it cut up in the dish. I hate that type of think anyway as I end up having to grab hot food to finish preparing the meal myself but to make this worse the lobster tail was incredibly small and over cooked. It was all I could do to use my hands and knife to cut out little bits as it was dry and stuck to the tail. Overall the flavor was good but it was just not a great experience. read more

The three of us sat at the bar and enjoyed a few cocktails and beer before dinner. The ambiance is great and the bar area has the rustic, smoky smell. We all ordered something different: salmon, steak, and a burger and it was all very good. This was my first time here but I will definitely be back. Great place! read more

Great service, very friendly and knowledgeable. We ordered the peanut hummus as a starter. While I understand the concept, the taste was just not inspiring. The Thai spiced wings were good, but could have been a touch sweeter. The venison bolognese was delicious as were the salmon and catfish entrees. read more

Super underwhelmed. Staff was innattentive and for the price, I'd expect more. Pretty cold fries and bland burger seasoning. We had the pesto cava and smash burger and Thai wings. The wings were warm at best. The pesto was drowning in the sauce and left no room to taste the chicken or other parts of the dish. Very disappointing for a wood fire grill. Here's hoping game is stepped up because we wish you well and it's a great location. read more

The Mill - Smash burger. My husband took half and this half I did not finish. - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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7 of us had an early Saturday night dinner here (with reservations), and it was delightful. The atmosphere is so inviting and comfortable, and not too loud. They have tables and booths. Our booth was comfortably large enough for all of us. I will say at first we thought we would freeze to death cause it was so cold, but when we requested to be warmed up a bit, they were kind enough to do adjust the temp. Food was terrific. We started by sharing an order of onion rings, and it was a generous enough portion that it was plenty for all of us to sample. Definitely some of the best onion rings we've ever had. Nicely seasoned. Harissa dipping sauce good. Yum! Entrees were also expertly prepared and delicious. I loved my Salmon. Husband was a fan of the Steak Frites. Others liked the New York Strip, the Pork Chop and the Cowboy Steak for two and the Fish and Chips. Love that the menu has a nice variety of casual to fancy food options. Service was good. Don't know if they have dessert or not, though. We were never offered any and didn't see a dessert menu. That was the only disappointment. Note: they have a nice looking patio area with a fire pit. I would say the Urben Food Group has another hit on their hands. Prices not crazy for the quality! read more

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There again for a birthday dinner. Had a better meal here this time. I got the steak salad. Good portion and flavors. Service was good. read more

The Mill - Clumpy grits & burned bacon - Steakhouses Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We were so hungry and so excited to try this interesting menu to lunch. Food was bland. We tried 3 plates and shared. The fries were good. The steak salad was boring and mid, lacked dressing a depth. The fried green tomato BLT was so disappointing - such little flavor for something that had great potential. The "smashburger" was not a smash burger at all. Nothing smashed about the patty and certainly not smashing with flavor. House made chips are usually my fav, these were bland like the rest. Again, nothing was bad just not a lot of flavor in any of the items. The burger should be re-named. The salad could improve with dressing. And the BLT, maybe ditch the fried green tomato if you're not going to do it well. I think a loaded run of the mill BLT would have been good, but removing the fried tomato would have taken out 1/3 of the substance intended for the meal. Sadly I wouldn't go back, the dishes all felt bland and lackluster. Presentation was also fine. The staff was okay, not rude - but distracted in conversations around prepping for the later part of the day. I know since we heard all of the conversations. no drink refills offered. I wish we went to the pizza and grinder place in the same shopping center. read more

very disappointed. 18$ for a Nashville hot chicken sandwich...no sauce on half of it and no pickles. would not go back there Very pricey. Waitresses was very nice. read more

$100 for 2 at brunch no cocktails. Don't mind paying for a good meal. This was not that. So disappointed in short rib hash for $30. Just tasted like fatty pot roast with tons of potatoes and $6 for 2 eggs not cooked right. Shrimp and grits were cold, requested it be hot. Hot tea was luke warm. Quiche was the only star. Dining area looked nice and service was standard. read more