Such a great spot in downtown Raleigh. Best cocktails and bartenders. The fish dip and onion fritters are so good!

Cocktail drinks and fries were the best things. We didn't enjoy our entrees: vodka pasta and mrkt fish (salmon). They both were flavorless and bland. As mentioned earlier, we did enjoy the fries. They came with a garlic aioli sauce. It tasted like mayo to me, I didn't like it. We ordered a passion fruit mojito and henny sidecar. Both were good! Our views were okay but not like other pictures we saw prior to going. We sat closer to the jail next door so we saw inmates in there cell starting out onto the city. read more

Urban Oak Raleigh - Shoestring fries - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Urban Oak is beautiful inside and out. Dine outside on the covered or uncovered patio for casual laid back vibes and rooftop views. Choose indoor for more intimate, sophisticated dining experience. No matter where you pick, the upscale menu offers high-quality options using modern flavors and local ingredients. We have dined on the covered rooftop patio and ordered takeout. Surprising to us, our favorite items were the spicy rigatoni and olive oil cake. The sauce for the rigatoni was incredible in flavor and mouthfeel. The olive oil cake had a nice flavor and texture. Presentation wasn't the best, perhaps a homemade strawberry sauce would look better than the couple shriveled berries. The employees are efficient and welcoming. The restaurant is clean and inviting. The prices seem reasonable and I like how they include items on the menu from boulted bread, Trophy brewing, Ponysaurus, Sunny Creek Farms, and more local businesses. read more

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Urban Oak is a nice little oasis rooftop with nice city views, in ans outdoor seating and a huge square bar. Nice ambiance, music, vibes. Perfect for small or large groups. Service was timely and attentive from staff. We had rounds ans rounds of champagne, and it was a nice chilled evening. Minimal noise level. I also had the lamb meatball which I felt like were a bit over cooked so they tunes out hard and rubbery. Luckily, it didn't sway my opinion of my experience. Next time I'll have to pop in for a solid meal to see how that goes. Would recommend, would go again. read more

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Only had a round of cocktails but it was a cool spot. We were going to have dinner here but the menu was so small and underwhelming. read more

Urban Oak Raleigh - Cocktails - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

First, I want to give a special shout out to the staff! They were so incredibly friendly, helpful in explaining the menu and checking back frequently. I attended as apart of a Yelp event and had a lovely time with the other Yelpers in attendance. The dishes were flavorful but the standout for me was the rigatoni + the dessert and the amazing decor. This venue is perfect for meeting up with friends before a night out as well as a lovely date night spot. I cannot wait to return and explore more of the menu! read more

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What a view! You can see Raleigh's skyline, while you enjoy good food, friendly staff, wine and crafted cocktails! I really enjoyed the spicy Rigatoni- delicious! read more

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I had the pleasure of being treated here for my birthday. The restaurant was beautiful. Urban Oak is located at the top of new beautiful Tempo Hotel. I enjoyed the experience. Our server was extremely attentive and even made a few suggestions. The spicy lamb meatballs were delicious. The watermelon salad was a hit for a nice summer day. Very refreshing. I also enjoyed the crispy chicken thighs and rigatoni pasta. My Moscow mule and sangria were great tasting cocktails for this day hanging out on the rooftop. Everything was very good. I look forward to returning. read more

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Perched 14 floors above the bustle of downtown, this rooftop hideaway is part cocktail lounge, part urban playground. With two patios (because one just isn't enough), it's the kind of place where the skyline shows off, the food actually holds its own against the drinks, and you might start wondering why your apartment doesn't come with its own bartender. Stepping into this rooftop bar is like being swept into a glamorous current--buzzing conversation, clinking glasses, and the skyline playing backdrop to it all. Outdoor seats are the crown jewels here, spotted only in fleeting moments before they're claimed, but honestly, the lively hum inside is its own kind of luxury. Fortunately the host makes it a priority to find you a table on the busiest of days, it feels less like luck and more like grace--an effortless gesture that turns a crowded room into a welcoming space just for you. The food here doesn't just arrive--it struts, while the drinks steal the show and ask for an encore.One of Raleigh's best rooftop bars--the views are unbeatable, and yes, you can even give the inmates across the street a little royal wave. Cheers! read more

Atmosphere is amazing. They know how to make delicious drinks and food is quite good! Whether you seat at the bar or at the table- service is top read more

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Urban Oak is a vibe! The hubs and I stopped by for a celebratory glass of cava and go take in the scenery. The place was buzzing on a Friday night. The rooftop was teeming with people. The food and beverage menu is nice, and the views can't be beat. Parking is a bit of a pill, but we able to find street parking. Date night, girls night, whatever night-- this is the spot you've been looking for. I can't wait to return. Cheers! read more

Cute rooftop bar with good shareable bite options. Enjoyed date night before attending a concert at Redhat, which is within walking distance. Stared with cocktails - Isn't She Lovely and Panther Modern. Both were good. For food we had the Boulted Bread, Chicken Thighs, Meatballs and Salad. All were very good. Our waitress was very good and accommodated us moving inside when it started sideways raining. read more

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Don''t fucking bother. This place sucks.....food is shitty.....but drinks are good. 1/2 of the mussels was undercooked!!!! Their braised-beef tastes like Dinty Moore and the risotto is just sticky rice. Oh and the bathroom was as trashy as a gas station. Seriously?? Upscale wannabes..... Ugh...run read more

Experience was great. Julia was a great server and made fantastic recommendations for my friend and I. The Basic B**** was a great drink, as well as my friends Cosmo! We sat in the dinning room, but the patio would have been great too! There were open seats at the bar on a Saturday night at 2030 if you were wanting to walk in! read more

We enjoyed gorgeous outdoor seating on the patio during our business dinner. I wish I had taken photos of the views as they were stunning. We shared a variety of small plates and a couple of large plates. The only plate I didn't get a photo of was the rigatoni. All of our food and cocktails were fantastic. We thoroughly enjoyed the restaurant. Service was great. After dinner, we went to the bar and had an after dinner cocktail. The bar area was really cozy as well. Highly recommend. read more

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Such a beautiful rooftop bar with great drinks and such friendly staff. The inside and outside are both very nice

Came here for small bites & views-- the rooftop & interior is really pretty & well decorated. It definitely has a cute ambiance! I ordered the patatas bravas which I usually love, but the pieces were huge, which I did not expect. The yellowfin tuna crudo was really refreshing and good if you especially like curry. Wasn't too impressed with the small bites menu but would like to return for dinner! read more

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The vibe of the rooftop, the views and the drinks were great. BUT, the menu is lacking and the food was horrible. Such a shame for such a nice place with so much to offer. read more

Visited during the Triangle Yelp Downtown restaurant week kick off party. Loved the ambience, great pasta, amazing sorbet and olive oil cake. pork was a little dry but service was great. read more

Urban Oak Raleigh - Sorbet - Lounges Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here on a Saturday night and the we decided on a inside lounge table. Decor is very nice and sets up a great atmosphere. We were just going to have a few drinks, appetizers and enjoy the view but it ended up having dinner and it didn't disappoint. It's a simple menu and they execute it very well. I had salami with fried crackers and figs....yes fried crackers and they were really good. The ribeye and rigatoni were on point and delicious. Along with the great food was our fantastic server. Kyah was so attentive and friendly. Truly made the dining experience special. The outside tables have views to the north south and east but the west sunset view is limited. That's probably the only con. Definitely got this one on the go to list. read more

Great view from the outdoor balcony. JJ was awesome, and made the best cocktails for me. The spicy cumin lamb meatballs and the yellowfin tuna crudo were excellent. Will definitely be back read more

Food and beer was delicious. Would definitely come back. Service was great. Rooftop views made for great experience.

Giving this place some grace since they just opened but went to have some drinks with some girlfriends and they had to check IDs at the front - I accidentally left mine behind not even thinking to bring it, I told them I wouldn't be drinking anyways just hanging out but they wouldn't let me past the host stand do that so I had to go all the way back to car to get my ID. Then, when we were trying to order drinks we approached the bar and were redirected several times, went to the place at the bar they told us and they said they couldn't make the drinks and that they made drinks for our friends by accident and weren't supposed to. We ended up ordering from the hostess at the bar who I noticed also made our drinks. After finally getting our drinks we try to figure out where to sit and even though many tables are open on the patio there was a 40 min wait. The vibe and decor were beautiful and upscale, reminiscent of a big city spot for drinks but they should consider keeping a section on tables on the patio for walkins to let folks get a chance to enjoy that area and then they should really simplify ordering drinks. I haven't been to a bar where if you walked up to it they couldn't take your order. I'll try again in a few months but this is what happens when something fancy comes to town, they over complicate the process and then the hype fades and next thing you know it closes. I hope that's not the case for this place, it has a lot of potential. Overall drinks were good, decently priced and again the vibe/decor were on point - service just needs some work. read more

I am not one to leave a review,, but definitely had to share one for this place . Horrible food, horrible menu , I will definitely pay any price for good food, but the plates where compared to cafeteria food.. and to top off the bad experience, the Views where Horrible , paid to eat dinner overlooking a roof filled of Cop Cars. The only positive out of this horrible experience, was my Surver.. Negative 5 STARS read more

Pretty cool location on top floor of hotel in downtown. Was staying at Marriott, so this is an easy walk. Thought the sangria was refreshing and tasty, and then we shared the bread, patatas, corn fritters, meatballs and tuna. Surprisingly the bread was the star of the show, grainy, buttery soft bread awesomeness. Other apps were all good but meatballs were a bit dry. Def would go back again. Server was strange but I would say that was specific to him. read more

Bar service and ambiance was great. Food seating at couches and wait service is slow and spotty. This place requires an automatic 20% gratuity and the service level shows they don't care. read more

The ambiance is lovely and the service is great. I love the view and the staff are very friendly.

We came with family from out of state. Atmosphere is very nice and casual. Chef Alex makes fantastic food and the service was great. The wait staff was very nice and were always there. Brady was a nice young man and very polite. We will definitely be back. read more

Myrka, Raven, Daniel & JJ were the BEST! Customer service was the best I have ever had. Food and cocktails were all delicious. Would recommend to anyone. read more

We got 2 drinks. Automatically added 20% tip. 6$ tip for a glass of wine and tequila and soda. Poor wine choices on top of it. The view-- the jail and meh of Raleigh. read more

I've been for date night and a bday night out and it's been a hit both times! Drinks and service were on point.

Wonderful experience! My dinner and dessert were both exceptional. The service impeccable. And the ambiance is above it all. Really great experience and highly recommended. read more

Amazing! Amazing Services! From the manager Rebbeca to Branndon the bartender it was a great experience. The ambiance is even better. The food was great! Perfect for happy hour, pre-game before a night out in town or a simply looking for a great vibe and drinks I recommend. read more

We had dinner here for the first time last night and not only was it aesthetically beautiful but also the food was delicious! The cocktails were so well crafted and they had such a variety of different flares to each individual cocktail!!! I saved the best for last ..... The service was spot on !!!! We had Joya as our server ... and she made our entire experience such a memorable night !!!! She was so attentive, she was so sweet and funny !!! We appreciated her sense of humor , and she made our evening out with friends and incredible evening!!!! We will definitely be back and will be asking for her again read more

Brandon the bartender and joya the waitress are the best employees I have ever had! Atmosphere, food and drinks are amazing definitely the best place to come for a fun night out read more