We had been hearing great things about Mama Mia's from friends and had been wanting to try it for a…read morewhile. When we finally decided to go because we were craving pizza, the experience exceeded our expectations from the moment we walked in. We were greeted by friendly hosts and seated quickly. The staff worked together so naturally and efficiently that the restaurant felt like one big family. Everyone was welcoming, full of personality, and clearly worked well as a team. The food was some of the best we've had in a long time. We ordered the garlic knots and a medium Blanca pizza with mozzarella and ricotta. The pizza was absolutely delicious and even better than we expected. The medium was also surprisingly large, and the portions here are definitely on the generous side. The garlic knots were unlike traditional garlic knots, but in the best possible way. They were so good that I honestly wish every restaurant made them like Mama Mia's. Overall, this was a 10-out-of-10 experience. Great food, generous portions, welcoming staff, and an awesome atmosphere. We will definitely be coming back.

We stopped by in June when we were in the area on vacation. Regrettably I did not take any pictures…read moreof our meals. We had a fantastic experience from the moment we walked in. Excellent service. The owner and his staff were very friendly and welcoming. Like you're part of the family. They made great recommendations both with items on the menu and when we mentioned we considering relocating to the area, they made recommendations as well and were very informative about the area. The restaurant was very nice. I appreciate that the tables weren't right on top of each other. Love the decor. We will be back.

You should definitely check out ACME Pizza! Their Caesar salad is surprisingly good--fresh,…read moreflavorful, and a great start to your meal. If you're up for a challenge, you *have* to try their deep dish pizza. Just make sure you order ahead because it takes about 45 minutes to cook--but trust me, it's worth the wait! I LOVE ACME PIZZA and highly recommend it to anyone craving a great, satisfying meal.

I think maybe I'm just spoiled by actual Chicago stuffed crust (not just deep dish) pizza. It's…read morehonestly not bad for Raleigh standards so I'm giving it 4 stars. The sauce was too runny and didn't come together as my favorite places in Chicago. One tip is if you're going to order pick up make sure you order in advance since it takes an hour for the deep dish to be ready!

We've come to this place many times and have loved it for several years. Recently we have gotten…read moreto know one of the bartenders, Stephanie - she is magnificent. Great attitude and extremely nice. She takes great care of us! My wife's favorite is the spaghetti carbonara and I have come to love the sausage and peppers with oil and garlic. Abel is masterful with this stuff. Just the right amount of garlic and seasoning. You have to go see them and TIP STEPHANIE WELL!

This spot has quickly become one of my favorite neighborhood go-tos. Unlike my first visit, the…read moreservice has been consistently phenomenal every time I've come back. The drinks are fantastic, the food is always delicious, and the atmosphere strikes that perfect balance--comfortable whether you're dining solo or celebrating with a big group. My go-to order is the rice balls... absolutely so good! Definitely a place I'll keep coming back to again and again.

Food, service, and ambience are all 10/10!…read more I did a shared plate afternoon adventure with my friend. We got the scones (I would recommend the honey and chive butter, she preferred the sweet cinnamon sugar). We also split the French onion Mac and cheese. I love that they use cavatappi (sp? - corkscrews) so the sauce is in and around every noodle. The crisp onions on top provided a perfect crunch! We also split the crab and avocado sandwich with house salad. The house salad dressing was amazing as was the crab and avocado. It was so good I asked for a catering menu for my next event. Thankfully, our amazing service was Gabi, who manages all the catering. Such a great experience on a lovely afternoon.

Thankfully, I had been to the Pimiento Tea Room for lunch before, because if my first experience…read morehad been this dinner visit, I likely wouldn't have returned. The décor is absolutely stunning, and the service was excellent. We visited during Christmastime and truly loved the festive decorations. Our drinks were perfect and well-crafted. For dinner, we shared the chowder, which unfortunately was underwhelming--the croutons were the best part. We then ordered the chicken, salmon, and mashed potatoes. The salmon was dry, the chicken was on the bone with very little meat, and the mashed potatoes were surprisingly disappointing. I even took them home hoping I could improve them myself. I will likely return to the Tea Room because I enjoy supporting local businesses and genuinely like their drinks and small bites, but I would not come back for dinner.

I visited Smash Burger many months ago and found the burgers truly "smashing". Loved my mushroom…read moreSwiss burger. Now! The onion rings: home new level of perfection! Huge, extra crisp in a thick batter, it was love at first bite! The atmosphere, the backdrop, the scenes and setting were beyond fetching. I had to admire the "bar of many colors." The brilliant bottles and prestigious brands, were an epic sculptural vision to behold, front and center stage. Planted right on the corner of historic 242 S.Main, it can't help but be charming, fit for the cool historic block. The sidewalk the passes by the storefronts in the street is fit for a photo! I hear it gets very busy on weekend nights, so get there early for a window seat or a choice bar stool! They are cool andcergk

Service was good, atmosphere was good, and we love the food here…read more..... ....but very disappointed to see the edamame disappeared from the menu. Was one of our favorites to order and a large reason we came to the restaurant.

Came in to celebrate a birthday with friends. We sat at the bar with no waiting but for booths and…read moretables the hosts must seat you. The bartender took our orders and the food was out promptly. There was a fair amount of ambient background noise of diners and some television. The food was delicious and we all had a great time. C'mon by for a brew.

Relaxed atmosphere, great service, and many t.v's…read more We ordered from our red comfy booth and found the menu expansive. Our server was very kind and attentive. Large draft beer list is on their website. The appetizers were very tasty and flavorful. The entrees were disappointing. I ordered the nachos and the ratio to chips and toppings were way off. The mojo chicken sandwich on special was dry and all of our fries were undercooked.

Great food and service. Awesome selection of seafood. Can't wait to go back! Loved my lobster roll…read more Very fresh

Nautical-themed The Blind Pelican has been on my bloody mary bucket list for years, so I was…read moreexcited to finally get to check them out this weekend while visiting the Raleigh area. I quickly scanned their hefty bloody mary menu and ordered the Lobstrocity, featuring veggies, shrimp, a grilled cheese sandwich and a fresh lobster tail atop a sizeable glass of the main concoction. This was definitely a meal in a glass! It was all quite delicious and filling, and I was glad I'd opted out of any of the optional add-ons like filet mignon, crab claws, or frog legs. Of course, I still had to order half a dozen raw oysters for dessert. And no, I won't be eating for the rest of the day! What made this a 5 star experience was our phenomenal server, Trevor. He was fast, friendly, and always nearby to clear empty plates or offer drink refills.

The food and service is so good! You typically don't wait more than 7 minutes to get a drink if…read moreit's super busy. Other than that they are quick and sweet. I've never had a bad experience. Food is so tasty. I recommend the gyoza.

3.5/5 stars for me Service: The staff here is nice…read more Food: Some of the dishes are just alright but the pho didn't hit the spot for me as it was watery for my preference and overall prices are a little high for what you get here. I tried to get fish sauce and chili oil - the chili oil wasn't spicy and the fish sauce was just the eggroll sauce which does have fish sauce but isn't the same. Bumper but life goes on. Still glad to have at least one option for Vietnamese food in the area, hoping more will come in the Holly Springs/Fuquay Varina area over time. I didn't mind the boba there though- it was refreshing. Location is nice because it is downtown and Holly Spring's downtown is small and nice to walk around.