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Village Tavern

4.1 (174 reviews)
Open • 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Lemon drop martini
Ricarta C.

Oh my my my my .... This date night while I'm North Carolina was definitely one of my favorites for sure ! The appetizers , entrees and cocktails and desserts were all 10/10! Our server was absolutely amazing and ensured nothing went wrong while engaging in our conversation with us. I'm definitely coming back here !

Chicken Alfredo
Toby M.

Solid 3 stars overall. FOOD: Blackened Chicken Alfredo with broccoli was a mixed bag. Pasta/alfredo was solid. Broccoli was SO SALTY it was inedible ( informed the wait team ). Chicken was tender but "blackened" appeared to be a rub or seasoned salt. Crabmeat sandwich was also solid. Fries were good but nothing special. Spring Rolls: Best part of the meal! Miso dressing on the mini salad is very very good. SERVICE: Perfect AMBIENCE: Comfortable. Perfectly achieved the brand standard for this chain restaurant.

Shrimp Hemingway, Southern Shrimp and Grits
Marina G.

Was visiting Raleigh and saw the reviews on Yelp so we made a reservation for brunch. We were not disappointed! Food was amazing and our server, Miles, was awesome! My daughter's steak was a little overcooked, so Miles sent it back and got us a fresh one. The manager came over to check on us, apologized and brought my daughter a Caesar salad while she waited for her steak. Amazing customer service! Ambience was trendy, yet warm and welcoming. Will definitely return on our next visit!

Chicken sandwich.
Susan W.

We were staying in the area and Village Tavern was recommended. No reservations so we ate at the bar. Great spot with indoor/outdoor seating. Bar staff was awesome. Watching the kitchen and order manager work together to put out hundreds of meals. was amazing. We had sandwiches and cocktails. Food was hot and excellent. Cocktails were spot on.

Heather B.

Experience here was just average. Our server forgot my unsweetened tea completely; she was very friendly but was rather inattentive. The atmosphere is nice to look at but extremely loud. The spring rolls came out cold, they weren't very good. The Thai salad I ordered was average. Overall, very average experience. For the cost and the lack of good service, not sure I'd eat here again.

Delicious calamari
Greg m.

We had a wonderful time celebrating my son's birthday here. The restaurant had a lovely old world charm with stunning oak wood detailing in the bar and the dining room. ​The food was very good. We had to ask for the bread, but it came out fresh and warm. The calamari had a great kick of spice, and my grilled meatloaf was perfect,crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired with delicious, creamy mashed potatoes. The caramel gelato was the perfect finish. ​Service was a bit slow on drinks, but our server was polite and very knowledgeable about the menu. I'll definitely return next time I visit Raleigh!

Nikki C.

I found my new favorite restaurant! Village Tavern is fairly new still, so I suggest making reservations as they can get quite busy, especially during the nice warm days. I ordered the salmon dish wish came with the best couscous I ever had, and green beans and a chocolate peanut butter pie. 10/10 highly recommend.

Spirits
Oscar S.

Amazing service. We were seated right away. Server "Alex" was very attentive. Plenty of drink options available. Very casual ambiance. A great spot for groups and couples. My wagyu steak was perfectly cooked. A perfect dinner spot if ever in Raleigh.

Chocolate Torte
Ashley B.

Came here for dinner with family, we had a great time! The inside is huge- plenty of seating with a nice atmosphere. Our server was very nice as well. For appetizers we had the crab dip, nachos, and calamari, all of which are delicious. For our mains, we had the black pepper and honey pizzas (one of our favorites, yum), the grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries (the sandwich and fries are delish!!) and the steak tacos (bad- steak was cold and way over cooked). Everyone enjoyed their food except for the steak tacos, they were not tasty. Everything else was great. For dessert you have to get the chocolate torte- it was amazing!! 10/10. We will be back to try more!

Tavern burger
Sharon P.

They were out of calamari at 7:45?on Friday night. The cauliflower and Brussel Sprouts. Food came out really fast. Our server was nice and knowledgeable. My husband really liked the Tavern burger and fries. The floor around the bar was somewhat unkept. Multiple forks and food on the floor which was a turnoff but otherwise good experience. Outdoor seating was great as well.

Tuna Poke bowl
Claire M.

SO GOOD!!! this place is great. My parents, sister and I came here for dinner and had an excellent meal! Our waiter was so kind and friendly. She wishing her the best as she is getting ready to go on a one way trip to South America (I believe)! She gave us some great recommendations and was very accommodating for any substitutions we wanted to make. We didn't have a reservation and ended up putting out name down and waiting about 45 minutes. It was a Saturday night, so shocked we didn't have to wait longer! I would highly recommend making a reservation to avoid having to wait. We ate on the outside patio which is beautiful! We said first available, but would've chosen the patio anyways! It is on the pricey side, but worth it in my opinion. All 4 of us loved our meals and will absolutely be coming back!

Ahi Tuna salad
Bren H.

All the food was delicious! Had a tune tartare appetizer and a ahi tuna salad for dinner which I highly recommend. Our server, Nate, was great! He had a lot of tables but was always checking in on us and gave us great recs. Menu is customizable which is nice. Clean restaurant! May need a reservation! It was quite busy on a Sunday evening. They do also give complimentary birthday desserts!

Terry J.

This restaurant is in a fantastic location in North Hills and delivers a welcoming experience from the moment you walk in. As someone visiting from out of state, I really appreciated the friendly atmosphere and attentive staff. I chose to sit at the bar for both drinks and my meal, and each bartender was helpful and consistently checked in to make sure everything was going well. The 8oz filet was solid--tender and juicy with a light smokiness and just the right amount of char. The sides stood out as well, with delicious garlic mashed potatoes and well-prepared green beans. They also offer a nice drink selection to complement the meal. With both indoor and outdoor seating available, it's an easy spot to enjoy a relaxed meal in a great part of town.

We both got the Fresh Rainbow Trout & shared the Braised Short Ribs  accompanied by crab dip appetizer I forgot to capture in the back lol

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Ask the Community - Village Tavern

Is the returant dog friendly?

From my understanding they allow dogs on the outside patio but not inside. I would give them a call.

Is it pet friendly?

I'm not sure, but I don't think so. Although there are outdoor seating areas.

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Oak Steakhouse - Confit Joyce Farms Chicken

Oak Steakhouse

4.4(355 reviews)
4.1 mi•Warehouse District
•$$$

I went here with a group of friends as a part of our Father's Day weekend, and it was a very good…read morechoice. The restaurant is very well decorated and appointed. The service was top notch as well. All of the wait staff were friendly, knowledgeable of the menu, and took care of our large group well. I started with the Old Fashioned Flight, with their Aged Old Fashioned, one with Old Forester 1920, and one with Buffalo Trace that they said was their restaurants pick. The first 2 were really good, but I think they gave me the wrong drink, because the one with BT didn't taste like it had any bourbon in it at all. But the waiter switched it out for me with a Tequila OF, which was really good. They brought out two salads for the table, and their Cesar Salad was really good, the dressing was so good. I ordered the Australian Lamb Chops, which were amazing. Simply seasoned, but done so well. I ordered a side of Chimichurri sauce, and it was not needed at all. My wife had the meatloaf, which was delicious, and the group all enjoyed their meals and drinks. We left full and happy. I definitely recommend you add this place to you list if you've never been.

We're new to the area and have now visited Oak Steakhouse twice. Both visits were wonderful overall…read moreand we'll definitely keep coming back. The restaurant is beautiful, cozy, and comfortable, and the hosts and servers have been excellent every time. We made reservations once through OpenTable and once by phone -- both were easy, and reservations are probably a good idea since they stay busy. The food has been great both times. On our first visit, my husband and I shared the ribeye and loved the flavor. Their Caesar salad is also surprisingly unique and delicious with broccolini instead of a traditional Caesar style. I also really appreciated being able to order a single Rockefeller oyster since most places require a half dozen minimum. The second time we visited for an early Mother's Day dinner with my son and shared the off-menu tomahawk, which was excellent as well. The only consistent issue we've had has been steak temperature. We usually order medium, but their interpretation of medium has come out significantly more rare than expected. The first time, we had to send the steak back, and they asked us to identify only the undercooked portions to recook separately, which was a bit awkward and something we hadn't experienced before at a steakhouse. The second time, we tried being more specific and even requested an approximate temperature around 140°, but the steak came out closer to medium-well. That said, the flavors, atmosphere, and service have been so enjoyable that we'll absolutely keep coming back. We're just hoping we can eventually land on the perfect medium steak on a future visit.

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Oak Steakhouse - Bar area

Bar area

Oak Steakhouse - Delicious food...Lambchops, Braised Collard Greens & Mashed Potatoes

Delicious food...Lambchops, Braised Collard Greens & Mashed Potatoes

Oak Steakhouse - Smoked Manhattan

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Smoked Manhattan

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Filet Steak

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

3.8(504 reviews)
0.1 mi
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The wait staff was efficient and helpful with any questions I had. Every welcoming and…read moreknowledgeable. The food as usual was hot and delicious. Steaks are to die for. I go every time I visit Raleigh

We had dinner here for my birthday and, overall, the dining experience was good. We had a brief…read moremisunderstanding when we were first seated, but the manager handled it quickly and professionally, and I really appreciated that. Once we were taken care of, Cole did a great job as our server. He was polite, attentive, and provided good service, and the food we ordered for dinner was delicious. Unfortunately, the experience ended on a disappointing note. We ordered the Honey Garlic Chicken to take home. Once we got home, we realized that we had been given a completely different dish that we did not order. It appeared to be some type of beef with pasta and tomatoes. We live about 35 minutes away, so by the time we discovered the mistake, returning to the restaurant wasn't really an option. The food is still sitting in our refrigerator because it wasn't something we ordered or wanted, so unfortunately, we feel like we essentially threw away $25. I do want to give credit where it's due: management handled the initial issue very well, and Cole provided good service. I just wish the takeout order had been checked before it left the kitchen.

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Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Fireplace

Fireplace

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit

Hot Honey Chicken Biscuit

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Sparkling Diamond

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Sullivan's Steakhouse

Sullivan's Steakhouse

3.7(838 reviews)
3.6 mi•Glenwood South
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Takes reservations
Romantic vibe

Elegant, Ambient and too sweet (3.5 star)…read more I came here for work meeting and had prefix menus so my experience may be different from others. Venue: it is good sized venue, ambient and has upscale elegant - classic theater type of look. Went to the small room area in the back to the left past the kitchen. Food: I have tried crab shrimp bisque, cheese steak roll, calamari, NY steak and cheese cake. The shrimp bisque was good but I've had better- for example near by Capital grill and definitely not closed to any of the bisque at fisherman's wharf. But you know what, when I got chunk of crab and shrimp I started to change my mind that it was getting pretty good. Cheese steak roll was pretty good but real rich. Calamari had good flavor but extremely sweet. The whole table agreed that there was unnecessary amount of sugar in there. Steak was nice and thick- however it would've been better if it had more salt and seasoning. The steak was cooked perfect medium rare. Texture was soft but I was slightly suspicious of meat tenderizer in there. Just a thought. Cheese cake was good but again, I've had better. Service: service was good. Although since it was table size to acclimate a party - everyone was attentive. Price: in my opinion it is overpriced. I.usually put price insight in the beginning but I am giving my insight on this last because- overall the experience and food was good. However, for the price to the whole experience ratio is not worth it for me to come back.

We came here for our 1 year wedding anniversary last night and it was PERFECT. atmosphere was great…read moreso was our waitress & the food was probably the best we've ever had!

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Sullivan's Steakhouse
Sullivan's Steakhouse
Sullivan's Steakhouse

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Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie - White wine and leeks with mussels. We ordered extra bread to sop up the remaining broth.

Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie

4.4(164 reviews)
2.4 mi
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One of my favorite things to do is introduce friends to some of my favorite local spots, and this…read moretime we took them to Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie near downtown Raleigh. The service is always fun and i enjoy the open atmosphere. This Belgian-inspired brasserie continues to be one of my go-to destinations for great food, craft beer, and one of the best Painkillers in town. My must-order dish is always the crispy beer-battered pollock paired with their perfectly seasoned truffle fries. The fish is light, flaky, and fried to golden perfection, but the real star might be their housemade tartar sauce--it's absolutely addictive. A few other standouts from our table included: Savory risotto topped with seared shrimp and blistered tomatoes The NRBC Juicy Burger loaded with onion straws and beer cheese Every dish was packed with flavor, and it's easy to see why this spot remains a local favorite. Whether you're stopping in for a craft beer, cocktails, or a hearty meal, this is a place that's always worth the visit.

We wanted to try out a different spot than our usual go-to. We ended up at Neuse River Brewing…read more It's located an "industrial" looking area off of Whitaker Mill road in Raleigh. The first thing we noticed as walked in was how warm the place was. They have an open kitchen which is generating heat. They didn't seem to have central AC. They did have one wall mounted AC which was nowhere enough to cool down the place during peak summer days. We almost decided to leave and go elsewhere but we sat down. We got the following: Grilled Caesar salad was pretty decent for what it was. Duck Poutine was quite underwhelming. It was pretty cheese fries with duck on it. Not quite the typical poutine that also has gravy on it. Blood Orange Crème Brulee was my favorite item of the three we had. You could taste the blood orange in the crème brulee which was amazing. The portion could have been a big larger. I was expecting it to be in a small coffee cup. I could have had another one easily. All in over an average experience. Not sure if I will go back!

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Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie - Indoor seating

Indoor seating

Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie - Brunch Breakfast Hash

Brunch Breakfast Hash

Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie - Old fashion & lemon drop martini

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Old fashion & lemon drop martini

Crawford & Son - Beef tartare and bone marrow. Favorite dish of the night it's rich and refreshing with great texture

Crawford & Son

4.5(353 reviews)
3.4 mi•Oakwood
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I had an excellent experience at Crawford with a group of friends on Wednesday night! The first…read moretime I tried Crawford over a year ago, I wasn't sure I was convinced by the hype. After going again, okay wow, so good!! The first time, I believe we only got one app and one entree. This time, we split numerous plates, which is definitely the way to go. Highlights: do not skip the raviolo and biscuits! The tuna crudo was so fresh, and the beef tartare with bone marrow was extremely rich and delicious. I believe it was my first time trying bone marrow! I appreciated that there were flavorful, crafted mocktails on the menu, as well. I had the spritz and it was great. For entrees, I loved the cod. There was also a fish special wrapped in bacon, which I thought was good but nothing to write home about. The cod was better, and the sauce was delicious. We finished with every dessert on the menu! All were great, but I could not believe how refreshing and flavorful the sorbet was. Our server, Sydney, was wonderful as well! She was super attentive and friendly and made our experience one to remember!

Elevated dining that reflects the local Raleigh culinary scene in the best light. Beautiful…read morerestaurant with attentive service. We shared several apps, crudos, and sides but had our own entrees. Note: not a lot of dairy free options if that's important for someone in your dining party.

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Crawford & Son - Inside. Dining room and bar. Calm before the storm.

Inside. Dining room and bar. Calm before the storm.

Crawford & Son - Grilled Clam Toast. $16. Focaccia, nduja, chimichurri, pickled onion.

Grilled Clam Toast. $16. Focaccia, nduja, chimichurri, pickled onion.

Crawford & Son - Outside. Storefront. Limited outdoor sidewalk patio seating. Free street parking in residential neighborhoods around/behind block.

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Outside. Storefront. Limited outdoor sidewalk patio seating. Free street parking in residential neighborhoods around/behind block.

Whiskey Kitchen - Cracklin' Biscuits

Whiskey Kitchen

4.0(805 reviews)
4.2 mi•Warehouse District
•$$

Whiskey kitchen !!!!! Wowzers !!…read more Let me tell you this place is 10/10! The food , the drinks and the service.. I wish I could come daily as it definitely is a great spot. One part whiskey bar and one part southern kitchen this is a win in downtown Raleigh! Known for their small plates and shareable, they do have entree and main dishes along with a great selection of whiskey. The shrimp and grits were alittle to saucy for me but my nephew had no problem finishing it for me lol. We will definitely be back!

My boyfriend and I dined here for a date night and I had really hoped for better. The first thing I…read morenoticed upon arriving was how dead it was, especially considering we went on a Friday night at 6:30PM. My boyfriend is a huge whiskey drinker and had been wanting to visit here for a while. He had heard that the best Old Fashioned were here (he said that it was not that great), and while they did have bougie cocktails, I settled for a margarita. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere and decor were great! I am a plant person, so I loved seeing all of the plants. I love the open concept and exposed ceiling. But the food......was displeasing and unappetizing. I ordered the lamp burger, and while I ordered it as well done, I did not know that it would be presented overcooked with a charred outside. If you know lamb, this caused the meat to be extremely dry. The burger itself was very bland and lacked much flavor. My boyfriend ordered the Fireman's Chicken and by the looks of it when it came out, someone should have called the fire department while it was cooking! It was so burnt it was black. The only flavor present was charred meat and it was the most dried out chicken we have ever had (unfortunately I tried it). The collard greens were bitter with little flavor and the black-eyed peas still had crunch to where they weren't cooked all the way. To say all this, to have a $100 bill was HIGHLY unappreciated as it was one of the worst meals we have had in a LONG time. I definitely could see why they were not busy. The food was cooked terrible. And I will note that it isn't that I am picky, the couple next to us barely ate their meal and looked just as dissatisfied as we were. We would NOT recommend!

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Whiskey Kitchen - Whiskey Flights

Whiskey Flights

Whiskey Kitchen - Smoked mozzarella salad with fried chicken

Smoked mozzarella salad with fried chicken

Whiskey Kitchen - The Botanist and Paper Plane

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