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Urban Oak Rooftop Bar & Lounge

4.0 (42 reviews)
Open • 5:00 pm - 11:00 PM
Updated 2 months ago

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Cesyl M.

Our server was absolutely great. The hospitality from the team here was amazing. The food was solid. Favorite was the tuna, so fresh and balanced. The sauce with the steak was unfortunately a little too salty, very overpowering for the dish but the steak quality was good! The spicy vodka pasta had no spice and also comes out very cold (I think due to the fresh burrata) but it should note that on menu. The chicken piccata was also amazing. The spot is great for pictures and a chill dinner! The duo dip was also very good if you like crab !!

Andrea M.

Good views of Raleigh and good drinks. Rooftop bar that brings the vibes after 8/9. Still good before then bright and you can see the courthouse across from the outdoor patio.

Jillian S.

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.

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Amera H.

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.

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Melanie C.

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.

Peta W.

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.

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Inez G.

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!

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Marie S.

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!

Falan E.

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.

Dip Duo
Coco P.

Food menu was smaller than expected. I had ordered the lamb meatballs but they were extremely salty so I sent them back. The dip duo was good. The chicken thighs were basic small pieces of fried chicken thighs. I wouldn't recommend the food if you are really hungry. This is more of a small plate snack type of food and let's have some great drinks. Now the drinks stole the show. Sorry I don't have any pics of them. They were delicious. The prices were average for downtown. The rooftop was amazing. It has 2 sides with lots of room. Nice couches as well. Our waiter was amazing. The tip was already included and we even added extra. Great service makes all the difference.

Daniel A.

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

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Courtnay B.

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.

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Heather M.

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.

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

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

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

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

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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.

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