Our favorite spot for brunch in Raleigh! Everything from drinks to sides to mains is amazing. My *only* complaint is that they don't offer a la cart fruit. Hopefully soon! read more

Hummingbird - Michael's English Muffins, Wheat Toast, Bacon, Scrambled Eggs - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

hummingbird is my one of my favorite restaurants and always such a treat to visit. as always the ambiance was beautiful, friendly staff and great dishes. read more

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We found this place online during a random search of Raleigh restaurants. We made reservations for Wednesday night, the night before Thanksgiving. Dinner was for 7:30. From the moment we arrived, the feel of the place was disappointing. For example, although the place had plenty of seats, we were escorted directly to the very last seats in the back, right at the kitchen door. We were insulted and told them we wanted different warmer seating. They seated us at the bar. The bartender Hannah became our server. We ordered the blackened flounder, smoked deviled eggs, gumbo, a hamburger and an order of collard greens. During our entire meal there was no one else was seated at the bar. We needed salt and pepper but Hannah had left the bar. A table server stepped up to help us. We would have walked out but for her. Hannah never asked us "How is the meal?" Is there anything I can get for you?" She spent the entire time making drinks (as would be expected of a bartender) and acting as though we were interrupting her (we probably were) by asking questions about the content and manner of cooking of our food. So, in a nutshell, with the exception of the table server, service was way less than standard. Now about the food. The food was way less than good. Seriously, the only thing we enjoyed were the deviled eggs, the burger and the water (We asked for bottled water initially but were told that they did not provide that but their entire system was filtered.). The chicken gumbo was simply outrageous. Nothing at all like any gumbo we have ever seen. It was dark, watery, only spices appeared to be fresh cut jalapeno. The meat was plentiful but the consistency was not correct. Although it had rice, it lacked okra. Gumbo without okra is not gumbo. The chicken was stringy and was not tender. The flounder was like a cracker. Crisp and no meat at all. We ordered it without bread but they seemed to have forgotten the meat also. I saved this part for last......this terrible dinner cost us $87.00. Yes, $87.00 for 2 bowls of terrible gumbo, 2 sandwiches, 3 hardboiled eggs and some collard greens (The greens were so bad that we took one taste and left the entire plate alone. You know it is bad when an entire plate of collards greens are left to throw away.) We tipped them $20 because of the table waitress who helped us and we knew that tips would be shared. Not that it matters but one of us is a well known trial attorney and the other is an accomplished jewelry designer. Both of us are African-Americans. We didn't appreciate being seated at the kitchen door when the place was so empty. Never again! Maybe the drinks are great (we do not drink and don not know), but we do not recommend this place for any food. The chef's recipes are tasteless, overpriced and completely over the top. This is not creative food. This menu needs a complete overhaul from top to bottom. Prices need to reflect reality. The entrees are stale, outdated and tastes bland. Nothing to see here. read more

Came here for brunch on a cold Sunday morning with reservations for the dining room and was told we could not be seated there even though I showed my reservation which clearly said dining room. The hostess said she would see what she could do but never came back to address the issue. Our food was delicious and our server Kayla was lovely and attentive, but being so cold really diminished the experience. read more

Husband and I love sitting at the bar for a quick stop for coffee and a drink. We've only been there for brunch, can't wait to return.during busy times this place can be very hectic and nowhere to sit. Come on and off time and have a drink and a sip of coffee. read more

Hummingbird - Mmmm macchiato - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Stopped in for first round (drinks and app) on date night and 100% here to leave this great review thanks to our delightful server Ben and the friendly hostess. Thanks, y'all! read more

Hummingbird - Enjoyed the deviled eggs (sans roe) with our drinks! - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My sister-in-law and I came here late one night to have some girl time and just get desserts and drinks. Another reviewer complained that it wasn't good for kids, and it's probably not. This is a cool little spot to go on a date, out with some friends, or out for a girl's night to enjoy some good food and drinks. When we went, which was a weeknight, the place was pretty empty and the bartender told us we could sit anywhere. Unfortunately, at a certain time of night, they only have a few menu items available. We just got the seasoned popcorn, which was good, but not great and some drinks. My sister-in-law doesn't drink, so the bartender made her a hot toddy, minus the alcohol, and it was out of this world delicious! I got a whiskey-based drink and it was good, but a bit boozy (I wasn't complaining). Overall, this small, intimate place is beautifully done with an eclectic menu that has some options I'd love to try another time. My sister definitely wants to go back for a date night with her husband and I will return when I'm visiting Raleigh again. Also, the bartender overcharged us for something, and when I pointed it out, he was apologetic and the owner happened to be sitting at the bar and said he would fix the menu immediately. I found the service to be just right. The bartender gave us time to talk, but also came to check on us. Check this place out! read more

Hummingbird - Drinks! - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

A taste of New Orleans right here in the triangle! A gem in The warehouse district, serving up one of my personal favorites, Palomas! I will be back to try more items on the menu! read more

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Love this place! Atmosphere is relaxed and the staff is top notch (shoutout to Ashley, who's always great.) The cocktails are unique and are in fairly regular rotation, so there's often something new to try. The food is amazing, but in particular the po-boy holds up to one you'd get in NOLA, and the roasted oysters are straight up the best ones in town. Plenty of good options for sharing between two people too (the ribeye is a good choice.) This is one of the best spots to open in recent years and I've enjoyed it every time I've been. read more

Hummingbird - Roasted oysters and a dope cocktail. - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Went for a dinner last night and were very satisfied. Their cocktails are good, decent beer and wine selection. We were seated promptly by their super friendly staff and got our order in quick (we were very hungry). We started with the 'stuffed artichoke', which wasn't bad, but it didn't justify its place as the most expensive starter on the menu. It was cooked fine and came with a couple tasty slices of crusty bread, but it wasn't really anything I'd consider "stuffed". There were a few small spots of cheese on it but that was it. It was well cooked but fell short of expectations and value. Thankfully our entrees were fantastic. We had the fish of the day (a red drum) and the sopressata pizza. The fish was perfectly cooked and served atop a beautiful succotash. The pizza was a deep dish with a perfect combination of caramelized edges and chewy toothsome crust. We had the ricotta fritters, which were delicious and a good portion. I think I would have more glowing things to say about them if I hadn't been so stuffed with the pizza! Definitely need a reservation at the moment as it's all patio seating, but I called at 7:20 and they were able to slot me in for a 7:45 table. read more

Had a great brunch on Sunday! Sat outside at a picnic table and had a full table of satisfied eaters. I got the omelette that was on special and loved it! read more

Hummingbird - Chicken and waffles - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Food, service were fabulous. I had the shrimp and grits, unusual, but great! Will definitely return!

Britt is amazing! Whole place is amazing! Great drink, food and service. Bren is a amazing too! read more

Hummingbird - Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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I loved checking out the new Hummingbird in Five Point's Dock 1053 last Saturday night. It's a great addition to the mix in the center with Lynnwood Brewing Concern and Pinetop Distillery. Hummingbird is an adorable small bar with limited seating and great decor touches. I loved the atmosphere while enjoying their signature Hummingbird Fizz cocktail, which was on the sweet side but exactly want I was looking for. While my boyfriend opted for the classic old fashioned. He's super picky about his old fashioned but raved about his cocktail from Hummingbird!! Success! Just with the cocktails, I knew I would be coming back. We shared a few apps including the lamb meatballs and shrimp dip which we both enjoyed. A bit on the pricey side and plates were on the small side but that's what's to be expected with a place like this. Overall, I can't wait to check out more of their food and drink menu, so much so I'm going back for lunch this week. read more

If you like hipster servers (those who are inattentive or a bartender that can't tell what a cocktail or wine tastes like) then you're golden. Food was good. Service was dog shit. Bartender was our server and she was rude and not at all helpful. Service was so slow that we ended up ordering from Wilson's Eatery. As we paid our Hummingbird bill my wife ate a few fries from our take home Wilson's order. The bartender then told us we couldn't eat that here. Avoid this hipster bullshit place. Have a pint at LBC and eat a pimento cheese sandwich. You'll be happier and so will the Hummingbird servers. They really don't want to do their job and would rather ignore or laugh at you. read more

This is a favorite among my friends for a good cocktail. Pre-COVID, they always had a great list of cocktails, beer and wine, and are a great place for some nibbles. We tried them for dinner last night and got lucky that one of their reservations never showed. Highly recommend getting a reservation if coming for dinner!! They've expanded their patio seating and have several precautions in place for COVID. Service was pretty slow but they warned us about it before we even sat down because of how busy they were. The deviled eggs and tomato pie are ALWAYS delicious. Three of us had the ricotta gnocchi and it was good, but had a little too much lemon for all of our tastes. Apparently, the shrimp po boy and lobster roll were pretty good. For dessert, one of my friends ordered ricotta fritters and they were fabulous. Would definitely come back for those! I can't wait until they open back up for brunch. Definitely recommend for a nice cocktail, brunch, or dessert! Probably wouldn't come back for dinner, though. read more

This place was a little different than expected. We sat in the dining room which was very cute but small. I felt like we were on top of the people on either side. I got the steak tartare and my boyfriend got a burger. Both were good. The cocktails were also delicious but we felt a tad overpriced. read more

Wonderful place for brunch and cocktails! In a cold snap the patio is a bit brisk but they do have heaters. In nice weather it would be terrific. The ricotta fritters are delicious. It came with 8 so a good shareable portion. It was a great brunch appetizer or would be a nice dessert. They are pretty light with great sauces. The shrimp and oyster po boy was fantastic and definitely required a knife and fork it's so huge! Very good amount of shrimp and oysters! Well cooked and seasoned! I'm looking forward to trying dinner here! We got Christmas cocktails back around the holidays and have been talking about going back since! Will happily return many times! read more

The brunch food was great but it was difficult to enjoy it with the horrendous service. It took 25 minutes for a waiter to come to our table after we first sat down. He wasn't even the slightest bit remorseful about the wait and only came over because we asked. We tried to find a manager at the end of the meal to inform them of the situation but they were nowhere to be found until we walked outside to leave and she was petting a dog.... read more

Been wonderful every time I've been! Wings are great (nice and crispy) as a starter and like to get the whole fish with different sides. Favorite so far is the squash casserole and the okra & shishito peppers. What's even better is the dessert. Both the the ricotta fritters and stone fruit upside down cake were delicious and a reason to just come for dessert too! read more

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Went to taste their fall menu and was not disappointed! Excellent food with really impressive flavor profiles. Everything was great! The drink I got was a tequila drink that was as beautiful as it was tasty. All the dishes are really unique and interesting! read more

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Wow, it hurts to give such a low review of a place that used to be our go-to several times a week, but something has changed here and our last three experiences have been horrible. It's like the chef or whoever orders food in the kitchen all quit and no one knows what to do. And they can't possibly have anyone caring about quality based on the appearance of the plates put in front of us. I'll try places again after a bad experience, because everyone can have an off day, but three strikes and you're out. I've been served cold and off tasting fried oysters, not one but TWO burned tomato pies (both times, back of the crust had fell off and was basically a piece of charcoal. And they put it on a plate and served it to me.) On a Friday for lunch they were out of bread. Bread. And the bacon they served my mother was grey and soggy with grease. It looked disgusting, and they put it on a plate and then in front of a customer. We really enjoyed the atmosphere and patio, but will not be going back. They don't seem to have anyone caring about the quality of the food or managing inventory. If you're just going for drinks and snack foods, you might be fine. read more

Truly exceptional and memorable dinner at Hummingbird this past Saturday night. No tables up front so they seated us in the back, which has a different vibe but is equally charming and pleasant. We had an assortment of small plates, which was a great way to go and each dish was a pure delight: pate, chicken wings, cauliflower, cabbage, deviled eggs and bread and butter. The deviled eggs might be the best I've ever tasted, the pate was divine. The meal and the evening - wonderful! read more

We love Hummingbird! It's one of our favorite date night spots. Great food, service, & atmosphere. Especially love their pizzas.

I was wishing for more...when I mean more I mean more selection - my hubby (and kids) like to pop into local places, especially ones that offer outdoor dining. So Hummingbirds for the win....well sort'of. The menu offering was geared towards an adult platte, so we opted to try the Charcuterie Plate which ran us $18....they had to sub a cheese (totally fine) however (and I do apologize for not taking a picture) 4 small slices of cheese paired with 4 different pickled veggies. For $18 it left us a little underwhelmed. We wanted to love this place and it fell a little flat. Does this mean we won't try it again? We will but likely for brunch not for a late afternoon snack/dinner. read more

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Finally tried Hummingbird for dinner and sampled some items off of their new fall menu which are definitely a must have. Everything from the fritto misto, chicken andouille gumbo, crawfish poutine, root vegetable pot pie, and chicken confit were all so savory and delicious. read more

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Went to Hummingbird Cafe for an early dinner. After reading rave reviews about the creative cocktails and seeing pics of some of the offerings, I was looking forward to it. I came away disappointed. First, the seating area is incredibly small. I think there are no more than 5 two-top tables in a very narrow entrance. People actually walked in, looking for where else to go. The bar area is to the right and is likewise very narrow. There are a few tables outside, but realistically I can't see how they can serve more than 15-20 diners at a time. Second, the menu has some interesting offerings, but two of the items that had caught my eye are only served at lunch. When I did finally pick 3 selections to split with a friend, along with their signature cocktail, I finally sat back to get a look around the place. There are paintings on the wall, mostly portraits that for some reason I found unappealing. I'm not sure, maybe it was because there are so many in a small area. The drinks came, and the Hummingbird cocktail was a pretty concoction, but it seemed pretty light on the alcohol. The waitress brought our order out and of the 3, the cauliflower was by far the best tasting and a decent portion. We also orders the Brussel sprouts which was acceptable. The big disappointment was $13 for a single meatball and 2 toast points. We even asked in advance and the waitress "thought" there were 2 or 3 meatballs served. When we mentioned there was only 1 on the plate, there was no reply. $13 for 1 meatball, $9 each for the other tapas, $9 and $12 for 2 drinks. And when I got home, I ate again. Not going back there. Too expensive for way too little. read more

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The drinks are over priced. The food was ok. I got the avocado toast because wasn't sure about every thing else. My friend out the chicken and waffles, the chicken was Burt. Would I go again? Probably not read more

I've dined here several times now and can find no fault. The food is delicious! I love the way they use an assortment of vintage plates, glasses and utensils. I love the outdoor seating and I enjoy their specialty cocktails served in pretty vintage crystal. I've always liked avocado toast which is a pretty standard dish but not Hummingbird's, nothing standard about their AT. It is extraordinary. read more

Great for dinner or brunch. Great drink selection. Menu is not extensive but there is something for everyone. Food is delicious. Service is prompt and friendly. read more

Really cool vibe and fun friendly staff but was not impressed with our brunch items. The Huevos Racheros were overloaded with old ice burg lettuce and the eggs were way over cooked. The side of sausage and bacon ordered was very unappealing and we didn't eat them. Hopefully other items are better or the kitchen had an off day! read more

I've seen this place several times and wanted to check it out. I'm glad I did today. You can choose to sit anywhere on the patio and I can't wait to come back when it's even warmer to enjoy brunch again. The service was good - prompt - friendly. I ordered the catfish and grits. I didn't love this dish.. but I didn't hate it either (starting to give up on fish/shrimp and grits anywhere.. determining its just not a dish for me.) the grits were very creamy (which I don't like at all, I like my grits to be gritty.) the catfish was fried but very soft.. I think I'd have enjoyed more of a crunch/texture since the grits don't give you any of that. Can't wait to try more things off the menu. read more

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This place was such a hot mess. Do they have booster seats or high chairs for kids? No. And they will barely make eye contact when you ask them for anything, because you are a giant pain in their ass and don't you forget it. Oh, and f**k you, seat yourself. My party of 5 walked in, politely asked where to sit, and were rudely told to "go wherever" by a woman who looked like she would prefer to die than talk to us. Our four adults were handed 3 menus... most of which were covered in food. I checked Yelp again and saw that it does, indeed, say "not good for kids" here. Well, ok, I guess they do not NEED to have a highchair for my son (who will now be sitting in a stroller for his meal... wonderful). But what's this? It also says not good for pets on the Yelp listing, and yet I'm sitting 3 tables down from a dog, and the dog is being treated better than us at this point. He has been given a water bowl, and I take note that there's actually tethers on the tables for leashes. Interesting. I'm pretty over places that try hard so hard to push the "too cool for you" vibe - especially when the menu ultimately was what... grilled cheeses for $15? read more

This place was pretty amazing. Great service and ambiance. The dad was really particular and tasty. The ricotta fritters is a must try.

This restaurant is 'meh' at best. I ordered their Gumbo and it was terrible. The shrimp was over cooked, the broth was way too salty. It tasted like soup out of a can. Our waitress was great and the service was fast. I tried their Hummingbird Fizz cocktail and it looked pretty but tasted like a glass of sugar. The atmosphere was odd too. I didn't like the seating situation, sitting waaay too close to other people. I do not recommend this restaurant. read more

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Cool atmosphere. Friendly staff. Good drinks and food at decent prices. Very clean bathrooms read more

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Wonderful experience! From the server to the head chef...everyone was so nice. Their customer service alone would bring us back. The good food & strong cocktails were a bonus! read more

Great food. My wife's favorite cosmo in Raleigh. Great service. Rubin is amazing. Steak and eggs is awesome. Avocado toast is great as well. read more

I went recently and was very underwhelmed. My waiter helped me decide between two dishes. He claimed they had the best biscuits and gravy he'd ever had so I took his word for it and tried them. I mean they were okay but my issue was they are serving diner food at boogie prices. It just was not worth it. The only thing that I really liked was my Dirty Chai latte. read more

If ever there was a restaurant that could melt you, Hummingbird is it! The food, the wine, the amazing staff - I will definitely be back! read more