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    Whiskey River

    2.6 (25 reviews)

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    Live music

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    Time to eat before the flight!
    Amber M.

    I know you're not supposed to have high expectations for airport food, but wow, no bueno. I was starving and all the other places just had sandwiches, salads and no seating, so I took a chance. It was really odd that there really is no service. You scan the QR code, order through the site and then they bring the food out to you. However, that does not mean that they don't have a 20% tip option at the end when you check out in the app--awesome. So I ordered a burger with fries and chili because I love chili on a cold fall day. The cili was actually pretty good. I love that the serve it in little cast iron skillet because it keep it nice and hot. The burger was underwhelming. The bun tasted like wonder bread, the burger didn't have much flavor, and the fries were cold. The server that brought out the food was nice and asked if I needed anything, but that was about it. Of course, it was airport pricing, which is to be expected. I come to RDU a few times a year, but next time I'll be sure to eat before I get to the airport on my way back home.

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    Diego A.

    As far as airport food goes, this place was decent. Nice crispy tater tots, the burgers were ok. A bit on the dry side. My BBQ burger had about a teaspoon of BBQ sauce. But the ingredients were fresh. The service was not great. No friendliness. But that's expected in airport spots. The place had cool decor and a nice vibe. A country bar type of aesthetic. My lady made me promise to include that her southwest burger had NO avocado in it. She was disappointed. Happy, babe?

    Melanie M.

    Meh. The nachos were cold and the chips were already soggy. The toppings were mediocre and the cheese is like the weird nacho cheese you get at gas stations. The fries were okay but we asked for ranch three times and when we got it, it was gross. 0/10 would not recommend

    Vivian R.

    We went to Whiskey River in the airport in Raleigh. We went here since there were only really 3 or so food options at the airport. Both the chicken tenders and quesadilla were not very good unfortunately. The restaurant was very bizarre in the way it was set up. You scan a QR code to place your order and pay. There is really no server. It was a very odd set up. The live music yesterday was good though!

    Just walk across
    Rob F.

    Yelpers.... Just don't, turn around and hum to yourself LOUISIANA LOVES POPEYES and walk yo self right across the hall. I mean look at my club sandwich.... It's like they got the 99 cent turkey and ham at krogers, slap a lil bacon and lil something something sauce and call it a club. Only reason I gave it two stars was the service was great and they live music- the food in RDU is so sketch there's like no decent place in terminal 2, so Popeyes hits your crave. This cost me 28 with tip and drink, I mean it's so sorry-- if you're here for drinks then maybe I'd like it more, essentially when you come here you are renting the space to sit-- the food is just meh.

    Jason B.

    I had a 3 hr layover & was starving so I decided to try this place out while I waited. My server was pretty nice but wasn't chatty per say. It took about 25 minutes for my order to show up but after taking a bite I regretted my decision to eat here especially when there is a Popeyes right across the walk. My fries were cold so I asked for a new order of them. I ate the burger even though it was brutally tuff. I won't mKe this mistake again. $24 with a drink & tip

    Chicken tenders over rotten lettuce.

    Dont waste your time or money going here. Food was terrible and service was very poor. Chicken tenders are really bad quality and did not taste fresh. looked like they had been sitting under the warmer awhile. not worth $15 and they served it on bad rotten lettuce. Ordered soda but they never served it then had to fight to get it taken off my bill. Save your money and go across the aisle to popeyes chicken or another restaurant.

    Brenda A.

    In RDU airport killing time. Prices were relatively decent for airport food. My buffalo chicken sandwich wasn't the best, though. The flavor was good but I had to ask for a new toasted bun because mine was drenched in buffalo sauce and soggy. Thought I could finish up the average meal with the only dessert on the menu, but they were out of peach crumble. So, there's that. Tater tots were a little hard but that's being picky because I sure did eat them all. Other people seemed to enjoy their food and management was around asking people how they were enjoying their meals. Live music was a nice touch as well.

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    Cheryll H.

    Cameron was awesome. Very personable and great with customers. He made our drinks perfectly. We love the Texas tequila sauce on chicken tenders. The wings were a little overcooked but still delicious. We definitely would recommend this place while waiting on a flight.

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    Fantastic crew with fast food service - delicious unique drinks . Loved the airy space and overall fun vibe

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    Hoppy House Taproom & Hangout Place

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    4.3(44 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    We came here for trivia on Thursdays. It is a cool place and one of those places where you get a…read morewristband and you pay by the ounce that you drink. They have beer, wine and premixed cocktails on tap and also have whiskey. They also have soft drinks and canned craft beers that you can purchase as well. They have pretty typical bar food menu items that were, really good. Our group tried a pizza, the pretzel bites, garlic bread, nachos, and mac and cheese bites. The pretzel and mac and cheese bites were my favorite. Trivia was fun but it was a little hard to hear unfortunately. The acoustics or microphone or both were a bit challenging, but fun nonetheless! Will definitely return!

    I suggest you never come here. False advertising and an incredibly disappointing experience…read more The advertisement clearly says that Fridays include the first drink on them. When we arrived, we were told that promotion was only from 6-8 PM. That restriction was not clear in the advertisement....please see the screenshots/photos. Unfortunately, that was just the beginning. They were out of the only Sauvignon Blanc they offered, and multiple dishes on the menu were unavailable. When dishes were available, they didn't have the sides that were supposed to come with them, for example, buffalo wings but no celery. When we spoke to the very young manager about our experience, her only response was, "Sorry." The cauliflower I ordered was actually good, but my friend tried ordering several different items and was told they were unavailable. She eventually went next door to get something else to eat. She brought it back unopened and hadn't even started eating it. Despite the fact that I had ordered food and had a drink from this restaurant, we were then asked to move to the other restaurant's outdoor seating because my friend had brought her food back. She was literally waiting until we got back to the hotel to eat it (to go) The entire experience was frustrating from beginning to end. Poor communication, misleading advertising, limited availability, and customer service that did nothing to resolve the situation. I would never, ever go here again. Ps the place where my friend got food was 5 star (Shawarma). We should have known as they were packed and Hoppy House was a ghost town!

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    3.1(191 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    •$$

    We came into Raleigh cause my mom flight leaves from here. It's the closet to airport....literally…read morelike 7 minutes away and is surrounded by the hotels closet to the airport. A strange area for a sport bar but whatever. This place opens at 11am on Sunday, we got here around 1pm and it was empty. There was two guys here, then us, then another group like 20 minutes later. By 2pm, a few more folks and another server. By the time we left, 3:15, a few more folks but it wasn't full. But hey made my mom feel comfy with covid. Server was pretty chill and nice. Plenty of TVs to watch your games. There is an patio area but it's raining. They have Wifi but according the server, it goes in and out. FOOD: Pepsi products!!!!! Yes! Mozzarella sticks were just ok. Wings were ok, I ate them up. Burgers and fries are good especially the fries! We did order burgers with bacon and they forgot but the server was nice and brought us several pieces after we told her. Cheese fries are pretty good, wish it had jalapenos. Cost of the food is pretty affordable. Inside is kept up with up with, nothing seems to be falling apart or chipped paint. Decor is the same as any other sports grill, I do like the football flags.

    The service was slow. We waited a 1/2 hour to get our check. It appears they are understaffed…read more Asked for medium rare burger and it was medium well to well done. Wings and pretzel bites were delicious. Recommendation: Get TouchTunes or AMI. The music playing was atrocious.,

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    4.1(12 reviews)
    1.8 mi

    Tucked in a small strip mall behind a gas station, I'm certain that this is a hidden gem in the…read moretriangle. The food here punched way above its weight class - I'm talking Manny Pacquaio level. From the garnachas, to the Cuban sandwich with perfectly seasoned crispy French fries to the pork pupusa which were all good but it was their churrasco steak and pollo Dorado (golden fried chicken) that blew our party of 4 away. The Churrasco steak was super tender and maximum flavor. It's been a long time since I've had steak that good. Their golden fried chicken was no joke in that it was perfectly deep fried and juicy. Fried beans and rice sides and small salads were all fresh and wonderfully flavorful. Do yourself a treat and check this place out and you will be pleasantly surprised. Will definitely be back again. NOTE- I noticed after I got home that the prices charged for their Pupusa. Churrasco and pollo Dorado were all $1 more than listed in the menu. Also the beef garnachas are charged per piece so be sure to confirm how many you're getting when ordering because my waiter ended up bringing out five of them for our party of four when we were expecting one. We ended up eating all five but it came a bit of a surprise when it came time to settle the bill.

    This place is an amazing hidden gem! The burger was charged perfectly and on a very tasty bun!…read more The fries, of which there were a lot, were delicious! Prices are great for the portions! Will definitely be back!

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    3.6(289 reviews)
    1.9 mi
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    Great cocktails and appetizers. Had the Gin Lavender Smash and pizza rolls - delicious! Service at…read morethe bar was great. Was not happy when we approached the hostess, we were placed on a wait list because of kitchen staffing shortage with tons of open tables. When we sat at the bar, we asked if the kitchen was backed up and she said, no. Setting that aside and giving 4 stars for the bar service and quality of food and cocktails.

    It's been a while because I debated leaving a review here. Been here 2 times and the service is…read moreSLOW! Not only slow but some just flat rude. We wanted to give them the benefit of doubt and saw they had love island watch parties. We came early to secure a spot. Told the host why we came and he sat us right by the TV. We waited for it to begin. We tried to order the theme drinks and were told no because it's only when the show begins. (Mind you this was 10 mins prior to show time) Then the show was supposed to begin and none of the tvs were on the show. We watched them play with remotes for 15 mins. Still they didn't put it on the half of the bar were 4 groups were waiting. 30mins into the show we didn't see our server, no one told us it was only showing in the pool area. Us and another table had to get up to see it was on the other side of the bar. Mind you, there was no sound for a WATCH PARTY! So people were reading subtitles. Finally our server came and apologized about it not being on our side. We asked for the check and she charged us for those drinks WE NEVER GOT! That were sitting at the bar for 30mins. (That if you remember we couldn't order?!?) Then she hands us the drinks when we asked, now melted and still we had to pay for them even though we were literally leaving.

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    5.0(2 reviews)
    5.0 mi

    Update to below review:…read more I've been here 5 times now and have a better feel for things. They have games here too...things like Uno, trivia, battleship, trivia, jenga, etc. It's kid friendly during daytime hours and the occasional food truck is really great! It was rockin' last Friday night--musical Bingo followed by Kareoke w a food truck and great 80s 90s music playing w sports on the TV's. Everyone I meet is a parent or part of a family, so extremely friendly, and my sis's dog got to meet another dog even so it was just really amazing to see a neighborhood embrace this bisiness so quickly--obviously it was the missing piece. Even more of a reason for 5 stars! __________________ Cute new neighborhood bar. Dog water bowls inside and out, 3 big screens w sound wired to all inside, pool table, sofas, hightops bar seating....20+ beers on tap and a liquor menu focused on bourbons and some whiskeys and scotch--but they have a little of everything. Service was polite and speedy. Ambiance / atmosphere / vibe was clean w a little industrial vibe w the cool ceiling. Foid trucks rotate in regularly--this place is great and dog-friendly. I can't wait to see it grow as this is the 1st written review and I'm just visiting my sis who lives in the neighborhoid (I live in Richmond VA). 5 stars.

    This isn't my first time visiting this place, and each time my impressions only get better. The…read moreatmosphere is always lively and friendly, and the variety of board games provide a pleasant way to spend time in company. During the day, it's comfortable for families, and evening events transform the space into a real entertainment center. Musical activities, karaoke, and the arrival of various food trucks add variety and make each visit special. People around are easy to talk to, and you can feel that the locals sincerely support this establishment. It's very nice to see how it's becoming part of the community. I'll be happy to come back again -- five stars without hesitation!

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    4.1(258 reviews)
    3.0 mi
    •$$

    The ambiance was nice. They have great service and the sushi was fire!!! I would definitely come…read moreback.

    Stopped by Lulu Bang Bang after work while near the Durham area. When you arrive there is plenty of…read moreparking available in the front or back of the restaurant. Walking in the restaurant feels upscale, casual, sophisticated. To be seated you'll check in with the host and then be shown to your table. Once seated we ordered the Lulu Bang Bang Shrimp (battered and fried, served over crispy noodles with bang bang sauce, scallions) which unfortunately weren't very good. The batter seemed like it wasn't fried enough so the texture was chewy and not crispy. For entrees, I ordered the Mongolian Beef (sliced beef, garlic, onions, mushrooms, sweet savory soy, sesame oil) and my partner ordered the Yellow Curry (Braised chicken, green papaya, yellow onions, scallions, cashew). The Mongolian beef meat was so tender, however that really the only thing I wanted to eat in the bowl as the onions were still pretty raw and mushrooms weren't tender. The Yellow Curry was good but on the sweeter side with the papaya. Each entree was served with a side of rice. For Dessert we ordered the Thai tea crème brûlée (with a small scoop of vanilla gelato) which was very good and may have been my favorite part of the meal. Overall, I'm not sure if I'll be back but I'm glad we tried Lulu Bang Bang. If I return I would maybe try the sushi and some of the other appetizers.

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    Trali Irish Pub & Restaurant - Scottish Eggs

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    4.1(496 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$

    Looking for authentic Irish pub vibes in North Carolina? Trali Irish Pub absolutely delivers!…read more I had to order the Shepherd's Pie, and it did not disappoint. Rich, slow-cooked beef stew topped with a beautifully swirled layer of creamy mashed potatoes--it was the ultimate comfort food. To pair with it, I enjoyed "The First Squeeze," a refreshing wheat beer from a local North Carolina brewery that complemented the meal perfectly. I planned to skip dessert...but then I spotted the Baileys Cheesecake on the menu. Resistance was futile, and I'm so glad I gave in! It was the perfect sweet ending to a fantastic meal. With its warm, authentic Irish atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food, Trali Irish Pub is definitely worth a visit. Sláinte!

    I needed a nosh before a meeting and who doesn't love an Irish Pub?…read more This was my first time visiting Trali and won't be my last. It was about 6pm and the dining room was about half full, but everyone seemed in good spirits and many were watching the World Cup. The hostess sat me at a table near the entrance and facing the bar, I had a book with me to catch up on and planned to read a bit. Within a few minutes, the server came around, showed me the beer list and asked if I wanted anything else. When she returned, she saw that I had a book and very attentively asked if I would like to be moved to a quieter table... yes please! She mentioned that a 16 top was due any minute and they'd be taking up the large bar top in the center of the room, and it'd probably get pretty loud. She then talked with the hostess, and they moved me into, the library, of all rooms... how apropos... It's literally adjacent to the open bar area, but walled off and with a definite library vibe. I was sat in a corner table and with perfect ambiance. Looking over the menu, I couldn't really decide on a dish, but I wanted something more traditional Irish. I finally chose the Boxty potatoes topped with corned beef and it was a perfect portion. Everything came out to the table quickly, perfectly hot, and portioned well. I loved the mix of flavors and textured from the baked mashed potato to the shredded corned beef, and finished every single bite. I finished two chapters of my book and was pleased to see another patron in that room also reading. All in all, a night well spent and will definitely return when I'm in the area.

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