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Lilly's Pizza
Category:
Late Night Dining
1813 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27608
Best Pizza I have had in Raleigh. Very reasonably priced. The crust is just awesome. It can be...
More 3 months ago
Best Pizza I have had in Raleigh. Very reasonably priced. The crust is just awesome. It can be loud and hard to find a seat, but I usually just go sit outside or take the pizza home if I go during the restaurants peak times.
Pros: price, quality, taste (best crust)
Cons: seating, noise
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Bella Monica
Category:
Late Night Dining
3121 Edwards Mill Rd Ste 103
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27612
We dinned at Bella Monica on a very busy night.
Although we didnt have a reservation they made us...
More 2 months ago
We dinned at Bella Monica on a very busy night.
Although we didnt have a reservation they made us feel like honored guests and even served everyone waiting treats at the door. We ordered pumpkin ravioli and eggplant rollatine. FANTASTIC! Our server paired the wine perfectly with our food. I cant wait to go back.
Pros: Great food great people!
Cons: Make a reservation
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Humble Pie
Category:
Late Night Dining
317 S Harrington Street
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27603
This place is awesome. My wife and I go to dinner or Sunday brunch almost twice a month. The...
More 5 months ago
This place is awesome. My wife and I go to dinner or Sunday brunch almost twice a month. The menu is great and has items you won't find anywhere else. Try the mahi with gouda potatoes. The host (who I think is the owner) is professional and always helping out the servers. When friends or clients ask where to go, I always tell them Humble Pie!
Pros: service, food, patio,prices
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Sushi Blues Cafe
Category:
Late Night Dining
301 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27603
First off, let me say, if your only experience with Sushi Blues is 1/2 price night, and you didn't...
More 4 months ago
First off, let me say, if your only experience with Sushi Blues is 1/2 price night, and you didn't know exactly what you were getting into, please, please, please keep the whining to yourself. If you don't want to wait some extra time to get your sushi very cheap, most of you are all quick to point out that there are plenty of alternatives. If you have a large party, guess what, you'll wait longer, and you'll watch smaller parties get seated before you, deal with it, most restaurants work this way. If you pester the hostess about getting seated, they will get irritated with you, they have four other parties just like you, all asking when they'll be seated, and all angry at her personally. They have been trained in the routine for 1/2 price nights, they know what they're doing, and no, the manager probably will not kiss your a** and give you free things just for complaining loudly enough. If you do ask, be nice, and polite, the hostess can estimate for you, but she doesn't need your expert restaurant managing advice. Once you get seated, know what to expect. You can see how packed it is in there, if your waiter isn't around every three minutes to wipe your a** and refill your water, flag him down and ask him nicely. Yes, they do pre-make SOME rolls on 1/2 price night, no, the rolls are not old. They pre-make these rolls for a reason: people order them constantly and they will be gone quickly. It is an attempt to alleviate some of the wait time. If you need your sushi to be painstakingly rolled, appraised, and shipped to you with a certificate of authenticity, do not come on 1/2 price night. This sushi is made quickly for people who want to eat it quickly. If this is not what you want, there is a wonderful sushi place nearby called Sono, they make delicious, attractive rolls, have a great atmosphere, excellent service, and are 4 times the price.
Now, if you want good sushi for cheap, and are prepared for the wait, Sushi Blues is awesome. If you put your name on the list an hour early, you WILL get seated at a reasonable time. Do what I do, walk to a bar (there are many nearby) or sit at their bar, drink a few beers, come back in an hour, viola, you're seated in 10 minutes. If you have a large party (more than 5), split it up into two to cut your wait time in half, they will even try their best to seat your parties close together. Be friendly, polite, and understand that for the waiters(tresses) and hostesses 1/2 price nights are hell, and they are probably stressed off their a**es. Come prepared for the experience, and 1/2 price night is great sushi for a great price.
On regular nights, the atmosphere is much more mellow: quieter music, far fewer people, and, of course, shorter waits. You can order entrees and get all kinds of delicious extras. Before you order, you'll get a small noodle bowl, and they give you ginger salad and miso soup before your meal. They make a delicious seaweed salad as well. Their non-sushi menu items are mid-range in price ($10-15 for most items, more for hot ticket items like steak and lobster) and are delicious. Well, that's it, good eating!
Pros: Very tasty sushi menu, good value
Cons: Sushi snobs may sneer at this place...apparently.
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Jibarra
Category:
Late Night Dining
327 W Davie St Ste 102
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27601
Me and a girlfriend went to Jibarra about three weeks ago. The place is awesome! Gorgeous decor,...
More 10 months ago
Me and a girlfriend went to Jibarra about three weeks ago. The place is awesome! Gorgeous decor, exciting Mexican food, upbeat music, and friendly staff.
We sat in the high tables area, and started out with some tasty margaritas that our gorgeous Hispanic waitress recommended to us. The two exotic flavor margaritas we tried came with an edible orchid. What beautiful presentation! We had the salada completa, which was a wonderful salad to share. Then took another great recomendation to eat the Conchinita Pibil appetizer. This food is special, and the margaritas are addicting!!
After our meal, we moved to the bar to have some more margaritas, and bartender was very corteous and knowledgeable about the tequilas.
We took some pictures with the tequila tower behind us to share with our friends our awesome find in downtown Raleigh!
I'll become a regular for sure!
Pros: exotic fresh margaritas, beautiful place, friendly and knowledgeable staff
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My husband and I have three small children and get a night out to ourselves about once a month. ...
More 10 months ago
My husband and I have three small children and get a night out to ourselves about once a month. We always discuss where we're going to go and always end up at the Hibernian! Neither of us are drinkers but we love the atmosphere and most of all the food (the fish and chips are to die for)! It's also great to be able to show up at 6:00 on a Saturday night, be seated right away (almost always at our regular booth), get our food promptly, have a great meal, and be done in time to catch the early movie. Since the bar's not really jumping until later in the evening, it's relatively quiet around dinner time unless there's a big game on. Some reviewers have complained that the waitresses lack "warmth". Personally, I'm glad they're not bugging you all the time! They keep your drink filled, bring what you need, and leave you to enjoy it. I'd rather be talking to my husband, not the waitress! To the owners and staff, keep doing what you're doing and we'll keep coming back! We consider this OUR place!
Oh yeah, I also recommend the potato and leek soup and the chicken cordon bleu!
Pros: Great food! Prompt seating and service! Great atmosphere!
Cons: Parking
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Enoteca Vin
Category:
Late Night Dining
410 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27603
It has always been a challenge to find a great brunch in Raleigh. I finally found it today. The...
More 1 year ago
It has always been a challenge to find a great brunch in Raleigh. I finally found it today. The food was wonderful and service was good. Maybe all of the poor reviews helped, not sure, but I had great service. Everyone was very friendly and attentive. I work in the service industry and my clients always ask me for recommendations on where to go for good food. Sometimes it is hard to think of a place, but I will absolutly be telling everyone about Vin.
Pros: food, drinks, service
Cons: none
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Oliver Twist
Category:
Tapas Bar
8111-137 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27613
My husband and I started frequenting Oliver Twist for our date nights before we were even married....
More 3 months ago
My husband and I started frequenting Oliver Twist for our date nights before we were even married. as its one of our favorite spots to dine. It didn’t matter if we were celebrating or having a relaxing night out. We have been to the variety shows enjoying the live music, watched the exotic belly dancers and even attended some of their events. Oliver Twist is so versatile! The tapas are excellent and the Martinis delicious! The staff is always pleasant and the service is great! Perfect place for an intimate night out or for a gathering with friends! We loved Oliver Twist so much we even had our wedding reception there. There wasn’t much need for decorating as Oliver Twist has the perfect decor and atmosphere. It’s naturally setup for an intimate dining experience with lounge seating which invites people to sit down and have a conversation over a glass of wine. The Staff was amazing. I didn’t have to worry about anything. We met with Steve, Alex and the Chef to explore the list of possibilities for the reception seating, set-up, and dining experience. Everyone was very accommodating. They stayed in touch with us and responded to all our questions. So when the big day came there were no last minute stressors. The food was excellent, the staff was as always accommodating, and it was our perfect day. People still compliment us on how much they enjoyed the reception at Oliver Twist! We still go for our date nights and bring new people to enjoy this special place!
Pros: Atmosphere, Tapas, Martini & Wine List, Staff
Cons: None
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(Asian Fusion): After all the years and hipster joints to go out of business, Five-Star is still...
More 10 months ago
(Asian Fusion): After all the years and hipster joints to go out of business, Five-Star is still the straight up shiz. I don't know how they've managed to do it year after year; but if you're looking for a place to take a first date or you just want to get wasted and see what happens...Five star rocks the 90's...in a good way.
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Taverna Agora
Category:
Late Night Dining
6101 Glenwood Ave
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27612
The fish was incredibly tasty. Outdoor dining is in a superb setting. The owner(?) greeted us at...
More 2 years ago
The fish was incredibly tasty. Outdoor dining is in a superb setting. The owner(?) greeted us at the door, provided samples of several of his favorite wines. A very pleasant experience at this place. Looking forward to going back.
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