My family has lived in Holly Springs for nearly 30 years--we've had to go out of town for most of that time to enjoy a nice meal. That has now changed with the Town's growth and corresponding new restaurants but, until we (finally) went to Pimiento Tea Room last night, we didn't know that it is much more than what we'd thought it was. We enjoyed specialty cocktails, creative, fresh small plates and generous main courses, the service was excellent, and the ambiance was charming. After dining in many places in the country and beyond, we are humbled (but, pleased) to now realize that such a special place is in our backyard, and we'll be going back again very soon. read more

Food, service, and ambience are all 10/10! 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. read more

Thankfully, I had been to the Pimiento Tea Room for lunch before, because if my first experience had 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. read more

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This place is a bit of a hidden gem in Holly Springs. It sits in an old house at the end of the town limit...not the Holly Springs limit per se, but the area that most people would walk on the Main Street. It definitely has that tea room flair with lots of wild decorations. Wallpapers with cats and astronauts, snakes hidden in roses, silhouettes of famous people including Homer Simpson and Big Foot. I like it all. The dip du jour was the best part of our meal. They had a pulled pork with cheese and bourbon and Fritos the day we went...it was really good. As was our chai which I would hope they get that right since they are a tea room. They will bring you more hot water if you want to reuse your tea press to squeeze out a little more tea from your leaves. The 10 layer salad was definitely worth it as well, I think the pimiento cheese dressing puts it over the top. I got the seafood nachos and they were just okay--mostly nachos, very little filling . Girlfriend got the quiche and thought it was okay as well. She chose this place for the gluten-free options including the scone which she loved. They clearly indicate on the menu what is gluten free and understand the safety around it. Service was okay. It wasn't bad but it wasn't the best either. We haven't been back yet but we plan on coming once or twice a year to try out the seasonal menus as well as more teas and dip's du jour. I recommend it for smaller, less filling meals such as lunch. read more

The service was fine. She was nice but couldn't make recommendations. The atmosphere is lovely. The food however was too greasy & too much mayo in the base sauce. Now I'm not a Southerner, although I have lived here 30 years, so that may have affected my opinion, however my girl friend is a native & she thought the same thing. read more

My daughter in law brought me here as part of my birthday celebration. We came during the week in the late afternoon, so not a problem getting in. There were three of us so we got a nice round table with comfy chairs. I got a small salad with veggies in it and it was delicious. I chose the huckleberry tea this time and it really did have a huckleberry flavor! Hard to find unless you are in Montana! We got scones and 3 butters: scallion, blueberry lemon and one for my granddaughter they looked like it had sprinkles in it. Service was amazing and it is such a beautiful, relaxing atmosphere. Wonderful experience. read more

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This is the cutest little place with amazing food. They take the tea theme seriously- every cocktail has tea infused in it somehow. I got a white tea that I can't remember the name of (something with a dragon?) and it was lovely. The scones were the best I've ever had, and I loved the choice of butter. If you're not in an afternoon tea mood, please please please get the French onion Mac and cheese. It was to die for (and to rhyme for!). I really enjoyed the live music but if you're sitting in the same room as them, it can be a bit loud if you're trying to talk to someone. I would love to report back about their Sunday tea service one day! read more

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Another great experience for the books. The food tasty and delicious! The service was excellent. The ambience clean and relaxing. This time parking was with ease - nothing like last time. Can't wait to come back for another brunch dining. read more

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The service was fantastic and the place is decorated with a humorous and artistic eye. It is quirky and bold. Loved it! The tea was excellent and the gluten free options were delicious and safely prepared. Some of my food was a little bland...but I will absolutely try again and order differently. I don't think it had anything to do with the preparation--I just like things (pumpkin, for example) a tad spicier. read more

Super cute setup. We went for dinner. Food was Ok. Looked and sounded better than it tasted honestly. (chowder and pot pie) Service was very friendly. Bar was a huge letdown though. Drinks took a very long time to come out. We were almost done eating before they arrived. I wouldn't go again for dinner. I will try the Sunday service. read more

Went for a girls day, got the mango tea which was delicious! Perfect for summer. My favorite part was the salad and scone as the starter! The scone was 10/10! The small bites and sandwiches were ok, variety of things, a little more unique than your typical tea house. Desserts were great! read more

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Went for Sunday tea! We are vegetarians and had the vegetarian service. Started with a lovely black tea with notes of chocolate and coconut. The scone was delicious and served with fresh cream, jam and blueberry butter. The brunch salad was also tasteful, and I've never had a salad with a tea service before. The tea sandwiches were good, my only wish is that the focaccia egg sandwich was served warm. To me, the savories while good were the least exciting but the grapefruit blue cheese bar was unique! The desserts were very good but slightly underwhelming for an otherwise great tea. The service was great and the space is very cute and I would recommend this to any vegetarian looking for an intimate Sunday brunch tea. read more

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Super cute and trendy restaurant in an old home near DT Holly Springs. We went after a movie on a Saturday night, no reservation and thankfully sat right down. Good amount of options on the food and drink menus. Service was a bit slow, but that's okay with us they have live music on Saturday nights. My husband and I split the Pimento cheese appetizer and we had the flatbread for our meal. Pimento cheese was delicious, and the flatbread was good. I would try something different next time. This place is great for a date night or gals dinner! read more

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Scones were amazing! Service was wonderful. Long wait cause there are not many tables. Our food was just ok. Would go back and try other items on menu but wouldn't order the wraps again. read more

Adorable spot in Holly Springs with a unique twist on all things tea. Started off with my go-to cocktail here, G+Tea. It was just ok tonight. For dinner, had the grain bowl and it was great - would absolutely get it again! Ended the night with the Earl Grey Panna Cotta, which was good, but would not get again. Next time, I'd go for the bread pudding, which was the recommendation. read more

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Food and service were fantastic in this very cute and chic restaurant. Thank you for making my early Mother's Day with my daughter so special. Will come again! read more

Apparently the tea room can't handle large parties. They wouldn't let us make a reservation and weren't happy when 12 of us showed up. While they accommodated us the manager told us after their other customers had to wait longer for their food cause the kitchen was busy making ours! Um, we were paying customers! While we loved the tea house and the food, we won't be back. We weren't made to feel welcome at all! read more

Absolutely loved this little treasure in Holly Springs. So many good options on the menu. Wish I lived closer to try more. A spacious outdoor patio too. The waitperson seemed checked out a bit. But that can happen to us all. Would go back again if ever in Holly Springs again. read more

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We had an absolutely wonderful brunch at Pimiento Tea Room! This place is a must visit with excellent service, food and drinks. Self described as "untraditional" this restaurant offers exactly that through a wonderfully curated experience that will leave you wanting more! read more

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Everything here from the drinks, the tea, the food and the dessert were delicious and 5 plus stars! Skyler provided excellent service and great information about the menu. Decor inside and out is restful, fun, and makes all worries vanish. Loved this place and will return! First visit will not be last. . read more

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This tea room is incredibly beautiful. The staff are very professional and friendly. My husband and I felt like we were having Family Tea Hour. The food is wonderful and very well prepared. We have been here twice and look forward to our next visit. read more

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Recently moved to the Apex area & was looking for something different. Took my wife & grown daughter here on a Thursday evening. The Pimiento Tea Room is in an older house with unique decor. Of course, they have a great tea selection & scones (quite tasty), but we wanted to try something from the dinner menu. It was very nice to see that the chef has put together a creative menu. If you are looking for the standard menu fare, then this is not the place. But if you are looking for interesting & delicious plates, the Pimiento Tea Room is right for you. My wife, daughter & I all really enjoyed our selections (quesadilla, mac + cheese & cheese melt). My daughter also had a cocktail that she really enjoyed. Our server, Gabby, was everything a server should be: knowledgeable, personable & attentive. We will definitely be back! read more

Cute place! Everything we ordered was delicious and the service was really good too! Would definitely recommend and go back again

It was definitely my cup of tea, but not my husband's. He ordered the cup of chowder and liked it. I ordered the 3 scones with cinnamon butter for us. 2 spirit drinks.. both delicious I'd recommend it for a girls' day lunch date.. not a date with the burger loving husband. Lol. read more

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Everything about this place was great! Service impeccable, thanks to all the staff but particularly our server Ava! Food and drinks were fresh, fast, and flavorful. We also enjoyed the unique and quirky decor. We will be back!! read more

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Disappointed by Lack of Basic Courtesy and Follow-Up I'm writing to share a disappointing experience I had at the Pimiento Tea Room on January 17. I arrived around 12:30 PM with a party of six colleagues. We had been looking forward to dining here and had even notified the restaurant in advance of our plans. Unfortunately, we were never seated--and not because of a long wait, but because we were completely ignored. While I understand the restaurant was busy and there were a couple of groups ahead of us, the hostess did not acknowledge me at all--even as I stood directly in front of her. Instead, she greeted and engaged in a long conversation with guests who had just walked in behind me. She informed them of a 45-minute wait, but said nothing to me--not even a quick "I'll be with you shortly." Feeling overlooked and disrespected, I shared the experience with my group and we decided to leave and dine elsewhere. Afterward, I sent an email to the restaurant to share this feedback directly--but never received a response. That lack of acknowledgment only reinforced the disappointment of the initial encounter. This experience fell far short of the hospitality and courtesy we expected. A simple gesture of recognition during busy times--and a follow-up to guest concerns--can go a long way. I hope this feedback serves as a reminder of how important it is to make all guests feel seen and valued. read more

The service is always incredible and the ambiance is unreal. The food and drinks take playful twists on classics, but they always seem to work out. read more

GLUTEN FREE SCONES. with a wheat allergy it's always nice to see places serving scones that are safe to eat and actually delicious. Servers are attentive. It's not exactly a traditional "tea room" experience but it's still something special. The menu is simple but delicious. This is a favorite place for me and my daughters to visit. The decor is adorable. read more

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I was looking for a tea spot and ran across the information for this one. A friend and I went to check it out and had a wonderful time. There is an outside seating option but we chose to be seated inside. The wallpaper in that first room is certainly something. I tried a cocktail and hot tea. My Long Island tea was quite tasty and potent which I appreciated. The Bon Bon Tea was pleasing to me. I really can't pick which one I enjoyed better because both were quite enjoyable. Also, I know the tea is supposed to be the star of the show but those cream scones and the flavored butters were a pleasant surprise. I may or may not have ordered an additional scone before I was done with my first one lol. It was nice that they have a butter flight so you could try 3 different butters for $1.50. My favorite butter would have to be a tie between the honey scallion and the cinnamon brown sugar. I tried the sausage balls as well and I probably would not get them again. They were just okay. All in all, it was a great experience and I'll definitely return. read more

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TLDR: Beautiful tea house serving appetizers, high-quality teas, lunch, and dinner. Check serving times for meals beforehand since they have limited hours for lunch (11-2:30) and dinner (5-8:30). They do not have wifi. I recommend their seasonal fig tea and pickled vegetables! Interesting atmosphere and aesthetic. It has more of a day bar / brunch restaurant vibe than a cafe. One room did have a lovely tea room vibe. Several parties dining in that room wore fancy high tea hats. The building, furniture, and decorations are beautiful. The music did not match the vibe nor did the plastic QR code menus or plastic wrappers holding the gold tinted utensils. The employees were friendly, but busy. I am sure the set up is tricky with multiple rooms, large parties, and an outdoor area. I stopped here one since I love tea and two since I needed to work on a presentation. Ample parking is available with signage directing you where to park. When you walk in, you wait briefly at the hostess stand to be seated. I chose the room on the left since it was quieter. Comfortable chairs, a couch, and tables decorated the bright room. Framed pictures of Dolly Parton lined the fireplace and the bar was located at the far end of the room. I chose to sit at a dining table and viewed the paper menu. QR code menus and paper menus are available. The paper menus are at the hostess stand when you walk in. The tea menu was short, but had a good variety of high-quality unique teas. I chose the seasonal fig tea made with a blend of black and green tea. Since I arrived in between lunch and dinner, they were serving only appetizers at the time. I chose the pickled vegetables. Once I ordered and set up my laptop to start working, I was informed that they do not have wifi. This was very surprising. Unfortunately I needed internet access to work so I did not stay as long as originally planned. I did love the tea and pickled vegetables. I finished the vegetables and poured the tea in a to-go cup to enjoy later. Overall, the tea room is lovely. Perfect for meeting up with friends. read more

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This place is so quaint, and simply delightful! We went there for a leadership meeting, and the staff was simply amazing. We had the opportunity to eat outdoors on the patio. There were small fans on the table to ward off bugs, so that was a nice surprise, I had the scones which come accompanied with a few butters. The butter is a very light yet packed with flavor. Very awesome texture and just a great combo now what blew my mind was the salmon dip and the collard green dip! I was absolutely flabbergasted at the amount of flavor in the dip!!! The collard greens are such a southern delicacy, and the way they infused peppers and cheeses to make this surprisingly great appetizer I was blown away! The dips come accompanied with the classic corn dippers or Fritos. This place was absolutely worth a visit will be returning! read more

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I met a customer here for lunch and it was an outstanding choice. Perfect volume level for a conversation and absolutely amazing food! I really enjoyed the eclectic decor. read more

This has much more of a Chic Southern feel than my usual tea rooms and I love it. I work in Holly Springs and this place just fits in with the whole small town feel. I loved the decor and just the whole feel of this place. I realized that I didn't take one picture of my drinks or food. The food and drinks were amazing as well. We went in between lunch and dinner and it was perfect. It was quiet and relaxed. Persephone's Temptation is my new go to drink. I think I drank three so glad my friend drove. I can't wait to go back. read more

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Service was terrible. We had to ask for our drinks several times, even after the food arrived. Even to pay the tab, had to flag down someone to get noticed even though the tables were emptying out and the staff congregated around the bar on their smart phones. Yeahhhh being ignored is a big pet peeve of mine! The food was okay. Not enough meat options, lots of vegan stuff. Yes, I get it that it is a tea room BUT I think they could offer a more varied menu for actually eating. Loved the restored building and decorum. Would not return. read more

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It's a 4.5 review. We ordered: -scones with unicorn, brown sugar, vanilla butter -collard green dip -hummus -not so poke bowl -feng s... tea -another tea Everything was good. I'd recommend read more

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Lovely atmosphere, very pleasant staff, tea sourced from a Triangle vendor, and delicious food.

We stubbled upon this hidden gem on our way out of town. Cohen good with a flair. The scones were buttery and moist and the flavored butters went perfectly! Pimento cheese and black eyed pea hummus were creamy and loaded with flavor. I got the turtle bean soup and the 10 layered salad. Yum! My friends had the tomato sandwich and the corn chowder. They loved theirs as well. Don't skip the wall paper in the bathroom!!! Great place to go with friends. read more

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We finally stopped in for a cocktail after dinner at another restaurant. We had no idea what to expect and were so pleasantly surprised! We were greeted right away by super friendly staff and asked indoors or out. We chose outside where they had live music and fans to keep things cool. The inside reminded me of Alice in Wonderland! So fun & whimsical. We each ordered spicy jalapeño margaritas that were fantastic and my husband was able to order a scone which was peanut free-huge for our food allergy family. The staff couldn't have been nicer and we can't wait to try it again. The menu is a touch eccentric and changes frequently so can't speak to the other food but we are for sure going to give it a try! read more

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A great place for light lunch and tea! While waiting for your order, there's definitely something interesting that'll catch your eye. From the seasonal decor to the regular decor. They had so many tea options, some seasonal options, that makes me want to branch out and try different teas. The finger sandwiches and soup are perfect for lunch, filling enough to get through the day. The scones were delish with their different butter flavors. Will be coming back! read more

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I love the unique food, drink and atmosphere here so I figured it would be a great place to take my one year old for a mommy/daughter early dinner at 4:30pm. I was informed they do not have high chairs or kids menus. I really wanted to eat here so I got the stroller from the car so my daughter had a place to eat. I felt the cold shoulder from the server, as it was made pretty clear to me that kids are not welcomed here. The server did say they are trying to make the tea room more kid friendly so I'm looking forward to that, but not sure if that was a throwaway comment or not. I still enjoyed my food and my daughter enjoyed the quesadilla I got for her. My sister has a birthday brunch coming up here in two weeks that my daughter will be attending as well. I guess we will have to make the stroller work again. While I enjoy the food, PTR is simply not accommodating to moms with young children. read more