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As you see, the wait time could be seen as a CON, but I've been a regular for many years now and...
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As you see, the wait time could be seen as a CON, but I've been a regular for many years now and the wait time actually gives you the anticipation of a good meal... and time enough to finish that bottle of sake. The service is amazing, if you are a regular you may end up getting freebies like my group did last night. Yun San is especially kind and an exciting member of the staff. Give her 25% minimum. I'm going to be asininely selfish and say stay away from this establishment because you're going to dig into my quality of service and wait time :) All in jest, the best in town, even in big cities a place like this could only be dreamed of... yet another reason to visit Raleigh.
Pros: Quality of food and service
Cons: Wait time
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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...
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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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Margaux's Restaurant
Category:
Lunch Spot
8111 Creedmoor Rd Ste 111
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27613
(919) 518-9393
I wanted to share the great time I had at Margauxs a few Fridays back. Having been there...
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I wanted to share the great time I had at Margauxs a few Fridays back. Having been there primarily for work related events in the past, this was my first time there to basically relax and enjoy the entertainment. I had never taken the time previously to actually look around the restaurant, and was genuinely enthralled with all the detail and time spent on the restaurants interior. The band was great, and people were obviously having a very good time. Despite how crowded it was, the bar did a great job keeping the drinks flowing and the customers moving. The staff were extremely friendly and after starting up several conversations with both the waitstaff and other patrons it was obvious that the people working there were very familiar with their current clientele as well as were more than willing to invite new people like myself in on the fun. I not only had a great time, but made a few new friends I look forward going back out with in the future. I would highly recommend visiting this establishment in the futures when they have Friday night bands.
Pros: Staff, Surroundings, Entertainment
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I love Michael Deans because it is, in general, a crowd pleaser. I have taken everyone from...
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I love Michael Deans because it is, in general, a crowd pleaser. I have taken everyone from business clients and colleagues to my mother-in-law to this establishment, and am never disappointed in the food or service, regardless of the occasion.
Pros: food & service
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Char Grill 1
Category:
Local Favorite
618 Hillsborough St
Raleigh,
North Carolina 27603
(919) 821-7636
No matter which char-Grill I go to, the food is always fresh, hot and made the way I ordered it....
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No matter which char-Grill I go to, the food is always fresh, hot and made the way I ordered it. Great food for a great price. The one on Atlantic has specials on Sunday and Mondays. So you get more great food for less money. If its too cold to wait outside, just phone in your order and it will be ready when you get there. Oh, I'm hungry now. Id like to see a Char-Grill go up in the Wake Forest area.
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My family been there several times never been nothing but impressed with the flavor of their...
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My family been there several times never been nothing but impressed with the flavor of their Meals. Service is good and attentive. Place is a little pricey but sometimes we pay more for things that we view as good. Pizza is just ok.. stick with the pasta dishes!
Pros: Flavor and presentation of food
Cons: Little Pricey
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We went to this restaurant and was completely blown away by it!!.. Once you step inside you forget...
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We went to this restaurant and was completely blown away by it!!.. Once you step inside you forget you are in Raleigh, I dont know how they come up with the decor but it is very cool.. We did have to wait for our table but I guess that just shows how popular this place is.. We got our 'Gold' margaritas and sat outside and waited for them to call on us, we were given a toy instead of taking our name, just another unique and cool thing about this place..
Once we did get to our table, the server was very friendly, she told us about the menu and the special then gave us adequate time to relax.. I got the Steak Tacos which had been highly recommended to me by a friend, they were SO right!.. If you go you HAVE to get them!.. Have read some of the other comments, i agree it is not cheap but then again, if it was I very much doubt it would be anywhere nearly as good as it is..
Overall i would say you MUST go and check it out..
Pros: The food, the drinks, the atmosphere
Cons: Waiting time, but worth it
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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...
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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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Judging by the tone of the review below, I think the attitude problem lay with the diners. We...
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Judging by the tone of the review below, I think the attitude problem lay with the diners. We order takeout from ShabaShabu almost weekly, and dine in about once a month. The staff are always courteous and the sushi is fresh, well-presented and (most importantly) delicious!
Last time we were there we ordered a bottle of wine that turned out to be unavailable that day. Our waiter, who was very personable and enthusiastic, recommended a similar offering... it was more expensive, but they charged us the price of the bottle we originally wanted, saving us around $10. Overall, the prices are very reasonable; I'm not sure why, but sushi in Raleigh tends to be WAY overpriced in general. I've been to pretty much every sushi place in town, and the quality you usually get at a comparable price is terrible (I'm looking at you, Sushi Blues).
I don't really like Thai, so I can't speak for that half of the menu, but the Japanese offerings are stellar. The seaweed salad is the best I've had anywhere. Try the Hurricane roll, Yummy roll, or good old-fashioned Futomaki. For dessert, try the green tea ice cream. You won't be disappointed : )
Pros: Best sushi place in Raleigh, with courteous service!
Cons: none!
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I have tried almost everything on the menu at some point and have not been disappointed once. The...
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I have tried almost everything on the menu at some point and have not been disappointed once. The new fall football menu has been a nice touch with the addition of Nathan's hot dogs. The only downside is the smoke, which should hopefully be corrected in January 2010 when NC institutes the smoking ban. I have never had a bad experience with the service and have made quite a few friends among the staff (Go Sox!). Great atmosphere to watch a game, listen to live music, or just hang out with friends.
Pros: Entire Menu, Atmosphere
Cons: Smoke
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