3.5 rounded up to 4. Southern cuisine. Service was good. Chicken salad was good. Next time I will try the Southern Caesar salad instead though. Love the idea of the fried grit croutons. Nice business lunch spot if you work nearby and you'd like to sit and chat in a business casual setting away from the parking chaos of downtown Raleigh. But I will say getting to and out of this shopping center was a bit confusing due to the service road. Parking was limited. read more

Still loving this spot! I haven't been back in a while but Doug was a wonderful server and the food was fantastic. I highly recommend the filet/ fried oyster combo and the street corn dip appetizer. read more

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First time here. Pretty good overall. Had tuna appetizer - cucumber pickles were the best/awesome touch; you can leave out the puffy rice tho. I had filet w/creamed spinach & gruyere - that side alone was great! Filet was pretty good too. Husband had short ribs- bit too dry unfortunately. Good meal overall for a first time visit. Would visit again if in Raleigh read more

Most consistent great food and service. They have been around a long time. Highly recommend. Great out door seating with a private dining area and grab & go entrees from the Annex next door. A must try read more

Glenwood Grill - Mahi Mahi ginger scallion rice. Delish - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Didn't expect to give it 4 stars since the menu has been the same for ages. This time I ordered the lamb chops which were amazing and a large portion. The fried oysters are always great and so are the homemade pastries. I'm definitely going back for the lamb chops. read more

This place is a Raleigh institution. I had not been to Glenwood Grill in years but we decided to try it for a family birthday meal. The food was great and our server was pleasant, attentive and knowledgeable. And he was slammed...it was a Wednesday night and he had a full house of tables he was managing. We started with the Mexican corn dip with pork belly and ahi tuna. For the meals, my daughter had the filet with pimento cheese on top (yum!), I had the salmon with risotto and the birthday boy had the scallops. All dishes were prepared well and we left satisfied. The decor isn't fancy but I like that. They don't need Boughey decorations because the food stands out for itself. It's not a cheap restaurant but I didn't find it overly priced for the quality of food and service. I would go back again. read more

First time in this place - wished that I had try this place sooner. We came sat for early dinner before the crowds. It's not a big place so I'd imagine wait if we came later. We had seafood dip appetizer- has a lot of veggie in it so it's light and pretty good. My son liked the lobster Mac and cheese, parsnip mashed potatoes we like it is the healthier version and our waiter was right, kids can't taste difference. I had seafood paella - it's really fresh and not heavy. Way better than seafood stew we had in other places. Hubby chose the special - grouper and seared shrimp. With succotash and potato cake , it was well thought out together. Tried the blueberry, peach and strawberry cobbler. It's so yummy and not overly sweet. Will definitely, the lamb chops looks good in the next table. read more

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I don't know how I've lived in the area so long and this Summer was my first trip to Glenwood Grill. Tucked away in the back of the Harris Teeter plaza parking was easy for lunch. Everyone from the server to the hostess were very friendly. I went with the salmon salad and it was spot on. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the salad itself was super flavorful. I went in on my birthday and they also gave a free birthday dessert. They even let me pick it! So few places give anything complimentary, let alone let you select it. I thought this was the nicest touch and just awesome customer service. I look forward to dining here again for lunch or dinner! read more

Glenwood Grill - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My husband and I were meeting with a friend who is hearing impaired. When looking online for the "quietest restaurants" in Raleigh, the Glenwood Grill was at the top of the list. Our experience was excellent! When we asked for the most quiet spot, we were given a table in a private area in the back of the restaurant. They were also able to turn down the volume of the music upon request! Service was excellent and the food was great! I had the special : mahi mahi with green beans - It was outstanding! Large portions, delicious and cooked to perfection. My husband had the seared Ahi and said it was very good but not outstanding. He said the ahi itself was good but was underwhelmed with the sides that came with it. My friend ordered the catfish. When I texted him to ask him how he liked it, this was his response: "Might just be the best catfish I've ever had - bedded down on it's-gonna-be-a-very-hapy-new-year Hoppin' John and sweet, scrumptious chutney! Yum!" read more

Glenwood Grill - Mahi Mahi - special of the day - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I absolutely love this place. From the comfortable, intimate seating, to the delicious menu selections. I was excited to see the Annex that was added during COVID-19, for grab-n-go meals. The service was outstanding, and as usual, I recommend this staple restaurant. The lamb chops were delicious, and I also enjoyed the crab cakes. read more

Outstanding service delicious food. Warm welcoming greeting when you enter . Servers are knowledgable about menu items and can offer informed recommendations. Food is served hot not luke warm. Portion sizes are large we share a salad, entree and dessert and we're satiated. We enjoyed the fish of the day cooked perfectly leaving juices and not dry. The dessert was just okay but our server comped it - very kind. I really enjoyed our dinner and the restaurant is conversational friendly. I will be back! read more

This is a regular restaurant I usually have lunch business meetings in. The food is delicious, plates aren't too big or small, prices are affordable, the space is well lit with a lot of natural light, and servers are friendly. I noticed that the crowd tends to be a bit older as I did not see any young couples or children. I ordered this time the sweet potato and squash brique, the crab cake and the pumpking bread for dessert (yes!!). No complaints at all! There is free parking with a small parking lot. I never have issues finding a spot but do plan for some time if you are planning to go during busy times. Overall, good stuff! read more

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Our first time here was to celebrate moms birthday and both of us enjoyed it so much. Everyone from the manager to our waiter made the birthday girl feel very special. A very nice atmosphere with tables for two, four or more. They have some outdoor seating too, but it was just too hot. Located in the Harris teeter shopping center on Glenwood Ave. The only improvement would be to have a good handicap space. There's only one and it's the smallest space I have ever seen for a handicap spot. I had to let mom out in front of the Domino's place, then go park the car. I got some crab soup and it was good but could have used more sherry and more spice of some kind. Also had the fried oysters that came with yummy collards, rice and black eyed peas. Very good. Mom had the shrimp risotto and loved it. I will get that next time. They surprised her with a comp apple crisp, complete with a candle! She was thrilled. I had the creme brûlée and it was topped with some fresh berries and very good. Service was great, despite them being very busy. Note: they close at 2:00 and open again for dinner at 5:00. We will be back! read more

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It's not much pulling in the parking lot considering it's in a shopping center but prepare yourself to be blown away by good quality food bursting with flavor and excellent customer service. Everything was perfect! Our table was not ready immediately upon arrival but it could have been because my sister added a guest to our group last minute. Needless to say, they made up for it by offering a complimentary appetizer for late seating, which was only 10 minutes or so if that. Our waiter was fabulous! I had the orange pork belly appetizer. I also ordered the grilled lamb entree served over a bed of mushrooms, cabbage, and peas. I also added a side of parmesan cauliflower. As my cocktail, I had the cosmo. Everything I ordered was very good. The service and food here are a solid 5. I look forward to coming back soon! read more

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Great little place. Underrated. The lobster mac was delicious. Will definitely be back to try some more stuff!!

I've been here a couple times and I'll be honest, I'm not a big spender and these types of restaurants aren't my usual forte but the times I have been here was for business purposes. The food has always been wonderful with no complaints what so ever. The service has always but great and top notch so I have no complaints there either. I do think they are priced a bit high for the portion but this is quite normal for this style restaurant so that's probably more of a personal thing. My only real complaint is that the serve Pepsi products with no option of Mtn Dew, who does that? Lol Yes, I'd love to have another business meal here. read more

Came here for dinner. The a The atmosphere was warm, cozy And elegant. Elegant Espolon margarita- boozy but lacks flavor complexity. Seafood and grits - i enjoyed this dish. The shrimp and scallops were flavorful and the grits were the perfect consistency. Berry cobbler - delicious vanilla Gelato and juicy berries. I wish more crust accompanied the berries. The bartender was excellent - funny and warm. Definitely recommend for date night or even dining alone. read more

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Enjoyed our food and the service was great. An ordering mishap happened and our mains were served before our appetizers. The restaurant apologized and comped the appetizers. Drinks weee good too. Nice place and would eat hear again read more

Glenwood Grill - NC Catfish - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Amazing service, delightful food, and the ambiance was worth the reservation. Book yourself a reservation because this place food is excellent!!!! I had the seafood and grits, delicious!!! My friend had the special that had Pan seared Halibut, and he loved it. read more

We consider this one our favorite places in Raleigh. Friendly service, great food and excellent martinis. We come here often and always have an exceptional evening. read more

We stopped by for a quick dinner before a concert. Our server was very attentive and prompt. My wife had the seafood and grits, which she raved about. I had the burger which was well-prepared and delicious. All in all, everything was top notch! Will be one our first choices in the future. read more

We dined here for Valentine's Day evening prior to an early am flight out of RDU the next am. We had to wait a while for our table despite having a reservation, but understood due to the special occasion and found a seat at the bar to enjoy cocktails prior to dinner. It took forever for the bartender to acknowledge our existence... we finally were served a glass of wine and a French 75 after at least 20 min sitting at the small bar. We probably would've had 2 or 3 more, but it took sooo long to get his attention again we just closed out and moved to our table. We started our dinner with a bottle of CAYMUS and had oyster Rockefeller, wedge salad, and crab soup. Both of these were out of this world - the Rockefeller was served so different than traditional Rockefeller but we loved it! The soup was also phenomenal. For dinner we had the duck and filet with pimento cheese. The duck was the best part of dinner and while the filet itself was just okay the pimento cheese on top was weird but sooo tasty and I don't know that we won't make a filet with pimento at home ourselves as a result. Our waitress was great. The ambiance of the restaurant was okay... the NC State basketball game was on at the bar and was a bit loud given that it was Valentines and the tables were soooo close together that we were practically eating dinner with the random couple next to us. Overall, great food & would def dine here again on a night that isn't Valentine's. read more

Glenwood Grill - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It has been 8 years to the day that I tried this place and gave it rave reviews. Had Dinner this past week with a business colleague in the area who suggested we eat here. I was not very impressed this time. The Appetizer menu was slim to choose from. The Fried Green tomatoes where two slices with some sort of shrimp slaw. Tasty but way to small for the price. I ordered the Shrimp and Grits to compare to my original meal at this locarion. Grits were just mediocre, Oily bowl of grits with not so flavorful sausage. The kick was gone... we decided to go with dessert and share. Best part of the meal but not earth shattering. John our waiter was great ! He always made sure our glass was always full either water or wine. Might be a great meal for others in the area but just missed the exquisite mark for me this time. need a refresh! read more

Glenwood Grill - Berry Crumble - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is a small neighborhood restaurant in the 'old money' part of Raleigh across the street from the Carolina Country Club. So the crowd was middle aged to old, white, born-in-Raleigh, folk. The restaurant is located in the back end of a strip mall past the Harris Teeter. Don't let that description fool you, it was nice inside and didn't feel like you were sitting in a strip mall. Our server was Matt. He was friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. She had the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and the filet mignon as her main course. I had the scallops and added a side of fries for extra $$. The food quality was high. My scallop main course was $18 for only 3 scallops. So I would have appreciated another scallop or two on my plate. I'm glad that I ordered the ala carte french fries to fill me up, because 3 scallops would not have been enough to feed me for dinner! She loved her fried green tomatoes and her filet mignon with the pimento cheese smothered on top. For dessert, she had their most popular fruit crumble (I think it was maybe peach and blueberry) and I had the chocolate pecan pie. Both were yummy. read more

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Excellent food and good service. Drinks were also good. Loved the beet salad and catfish and fried oysters. Surprisingly nice ambiance in a shopping center. read more

Just got home from another wonderful dinner at Glenwood Grill. Food always fabulous as is service. Generally eat at bar as the company is always good with Chad. He has an excellent command of the bar and is always attentive, charming and on point whether you are having a quick cocktail or dinner. Always enjoy chatting with other friendly folks at bar. Highly recommend whether you are 25 or 65. read more

I've stopped here for lunch or dinner several times with a friend who recommended it. Food is really outstanding, a little pricey for lunch, but portions are good and you will eat every crumb. Service is very nice. We came here once stressed and sweaty in tennis clothes on a Friday night and they welcomed us with open arms, even though there were a bunch of fancy parties going on. We did sit at the bar so we weren't too obvious! read more

Great experience all around. The staff was attentive and the food was creative and satisfying. Will definitely be back.

Delicious! Went for my birthday dinner last week and was very pleasantly surprised. Food was so good I forgot to get pictures! I had the filet with the pimento cheese on top (sounds weird but was so yummy) and mashed potatoes. For dessert, key lime pie - yum!! Will absolutely go again next time I'm in Raleigh! Great service and I thought the prices were very fair as well. read more

My fiance and I have been going to Glenwood Grill for about 5 years now when we first moved to Raleigh. Although it's not in the heart of downtown or in the most lively area, I think that's part of what makes it such a hidden gem. The food and service are consistently wonderful, and out of all of the times that we've eaten here, we've never once had a bad experience. We even took our parents here when they met for the first time because we knew it would be an enjoyable night. We came here in June after restaurants started opening back up after COVID-19 hit and we were very impressed with the service and food (as usual). They even set up a tent outside with some outdoor AC to accommodate more outdoor diners. I very much appreciated that they even took reservations for the patio, as we were not comfortable with the idea of eating inside during this time. Such a great restaurant, and I'm very glad they're continuing to stay busy during this time. read more

Glenwood Grill - Tent added outside of the restaurant during COVID-19 seating restrictions. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Really classy restaurant with a nice ambiance. Perfect place to take your parents who are visiting from out of town. The food is pretty pricey so definitely a great place if you are looking to splurge. Protip: Don't fill up on bread like I always do- the food is too good to do that! Also, the berry ice cream dessert is amazing and worth every penny/calorie! read more

Small to mid size restaurant in a small plaza with a Harris Teeter. They serve southern-inspired cuisine. Was pretty busy for a weeknight, and it seems like most customers had reservations, but two of us with no reservations only had to wait a few minutes for a table. For the food, I got the sesame-encrusted shrimp for the appetizer, which tasted merely okay. For the entree, I got the baked Parmesan swordfish, and that was good. I like the zesty sauce they had in the dish to compliment the taste of the fish. The best part of the meal was the dessert, where I got the seasonal pumpkin spice cheesecake. The cheesecake had plenty of flavor, but wasn't too heavy or too sweet. Overall a decent enough meal. read more

Glenwood Grill - sesame encrusted shrimp, Parmesan swordfish, and pumpkin cheesecake - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Nice outdoor seating, very friendly service. Spinach Blue Cheese Short Ribs was scrumptious. read more

Went here to celebrate my being sworn in to the bar. From the outside it doesn't look like much but inside the ambience was so much better. My mom and I ordered the scallops, crabcakes, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese. Absolutely delicious! Super buttery and rich but worth all of the calories and fat. For dessert we had the cobbler a la mode which was totally delicious. I'll be back! read more

Glenwood Grill - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Everything was delicious: the hot rolls & butter, She Crab soup (a little too much Sherry but other than that, tasty), Carpet Bagger was perfectly cooked, parsnip puree smooth & creamy, fried oysters briney yet mild & the berry cobbler with local vanilla ice cream crispy & flavorful! Service was wonderful & atmosphere pleasant. Definitely a keeper! read more

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Wow! Service, wine selection, food options, taste, portions and overall experience. We had found this place on Yelp last year, but just got the opportunity to dine at GG. This definitely will be part of our rotation going forward. I do recommend reservations. read more

So I have had this restaurant bookmarked for a long time. I finally had an opportunity to go with a friend. Let me say first, it is the very first time I have ever gone to a restaurant and felt unwelcomed, and uncomfortable because I did not feel welcomed. Sad but true Thought it was just me until my friend voiced what I was feeling. Mmmmm. That's all I am going to say about that. We focused on our own good company and ordered. The restaurant is in a strip mall and it is really cute and quaint. There is an option to dine outside, bistro sidewalk style dining or inside which was small, but they made good use of the space. The decor was well done giving you just a taste of "Fancy" but not what I would call decadent. Very nice date night spot for sure. I liked it and shout out on the ladies bathroom. I can appreciate any restaurant owner who does not stop decorating when it comes to the bathrooms. It looked good and smelled good. All said, much nicer than you would expect when walking in from the parking lot. Let me say I do not mind it much when a restaurant inches up their prices "if" the food is great. Because I will not care if you knock my sock off with a fabulous meal. I will pay. However if the food is just meh...then it's too expensive. I had crab cakes and I changed up my sides from what was offered to roasted Brussels and roasted cauliflower. Two of my favorite veggies that I prob cook at least once per week. The crab cakes were good, not wonderful. The sizes of the cakes were typical sonit was fine. I did like that it was all crab and not a bunch of breading or fillers ingredients. You crab cake lovers know what I mean lol. Let them eat cake...crab cake that is!! No? Okay moving on. The veggies were coated in oil and cooked. That's it. There was no real flavor or seasonings to make them special at all. My friend said his dish was also nothing to write home about. He had the Island Salmon and there was a very nice description of the dish on the menu but again short on flavor and a tad on the bland side. So ya know...sometimes I give a place a 2nd change, but I will not be going back. I heard the seafood and grits dish is good but naw, you can at least fake it like you appreciate my green dollars. Since you cannot, I cannot. read more

Glenwood Grill - Crab cakes, Brussels and roasted cauliflower. - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Shrimp & Grits were delicious. Upscale dining room inside. Located within a shopping area. Waiter was very knowledgeable and we had excellent service. Other staff visited our table to make sure everything was good. Would definitely visit again. read more

I went here recently for a birthday celebration! We were seated promptly and our server was awesome!! The drinks were delicious and the food was amazing! I definitely recommend dining here! read more

Don't overlook this gem of a restaurant hidden in a regular shopping plaza. The food and service were fabulous and the prices were ridiculously reasonable! I HIGHLY recommend this cute and amazing establishment! read more