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    Smokehouse platter
    Vic A.

    Delicious food, but the portions are small for what you pay for. We got the smokehouse platter to share with a friend. Not enough meats than another platter priced the same as another smokehouse in Raleigh. The brisket had more fat than I liked, but cooked well. Service was great and the restaurant was decorated nicely. Would recommend they drop the price or increase the portions.

    Beignets

    This was the first time I visited here and the atmosphere was amazing. It was crowded but not super loud. Was able to sit down with my brother and enjoy our meal. We got onion rings and hush puppies as an appetizer. Both were nice and crispy on the outside, and super delicious. Hush puppies were moist on the inside, and the rings were not dried out at all. I got the hot honey chicken sandwich for my meal and it was DELICIOUS. I ordered 2 of the moonshines while we were there and they were very tasty as well. The bartender know what they're doing! For a dessert we got the beignets and they were very tasty! The chocolate sauce was good, but the mixed berry sauce one was 100x better. Onion rings & Hush puppies - 8/10 Chicken Sandwich - 9/10 Fries - 9/10 Moonshine drinks - 9/10 Beignets - 8.5/10

    Brisket and collards
    Joanne S.

    My favorite brisket I have tried in the area! I love having a place that takes an easy reservation, but is local and no too upscale. Service is very kind, but note the food doesn't not come out quickly during peak dinner time.

    Lump Crab Cakes
    Terri W.

    Such a delightful place! Owners, food, service (our bartender was wonderful) and atmosphere! Perfection. First day open for lunch today which thrilled us because we are lunch people! Hubby and I split Lump Crab Cakes, Sticky Ribs and Shrimp Risotto. Eat local folks! Support small business! You will be rewarded a million times over!!

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    3 years ago

    wayyyyyy overpriced....this is not the rtp crowd and the quality just isn't there

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    4 years ago

    Absolutely the best place to eat in Franklinton. The food is amazing, and the staff make it a wonderful atmosphere.

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    I was excited to try Killer Queen for a downtown girls' night. We don't make it downtown very…read moreoften, so I've been enjoying exploring some of Durham's newer spots -- and this one was absolutely worth the visit. The wine list is broad and thoughtfully curated, with options that feel approachable whether you're a casual wine drinker or someone looking to try something new. The sommeliers were welcoming, knowledgeable, and genuinely enthusiastic about helping us find something we loved. The space itself is adorable, with eclectic décor and cozy lighting that makes it easy to settle in and stay awhile. It's a great spot for conversation and a relaxed evening with friends. The only downside is that the space is fairly small, and I would have loved to see one or two more lower seating options for small groups rather than mostly high tops. That said, I could absolutely see us coming back for a pre- or post-theater glass of wine or an easy catch-up night.

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    I really enjoyed this restaurant. The food lived up to my expectations. The fried duck ravioli was…read morepretty good. It had a solid crunch out the outside and it was still flavorful and rich on the inside. The steak was exceptional. Perfectly booked medium rare throughout with a perfect sear. The cheesecake was the only thing I was a little disappointed by. It was good, but it wasn't cheesecake. It was pretty much just cake with a tiny bit of cheese filling. The service was good. Our server and the manager were pretty attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. The ambiance was nice, your typical upscale steakhouse. I didn't get a chance to go into the speak easy but from what I saw it seemed like it'd be a really fun place to grab a drink

    Ate dinner on Sunday evening at the Heritage Grill in the Wine Bar area. The food and service was…read moretop notch. The beef short ribs was perfectly composed with a savory sauce and truffle mash. My wife had a wedge salad and the sautéed shrimp. She is gluten free and the server verified with the chef to make sure he was right on what had gluten and what was gluten free. For semester we had a flourless tort. I would suggest this place for a nicer meal with gluten free options. The Wine Barrel side is more casual, which was nice for us because we wanted a good meal but also wanted to watch the NFL playoff game.

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