Quality food and gorgeous ambiance! Having had a sudden change in brunch plans, we decided to venture to North Hills, parked in one of the decks and asked if they had room for us and they did. A beautiful spot on the "inside" garden patio. We were given paper menus (strange to say that, I know, but in these covid days, it's more common to have to scan and find the menu with our phones.) Service was nicely quick and we were ready to order unsweetened tea for me (yum peach!) and excellent coffee for Husband. Croque Madame for me and Steak & Eggs for Husband. Our food came out very quickly! And very visually appealing. We were asked if we wanted salt & pepper or hot sauce and we asked for all, and I will say we were halfway through before they appeared, but even better, when steak knives were finally offered it really helped both of us. The bread for my dish is obviously artisan and made in house. It is served super thick with the edges hard enough that once the steak knife appeared, I was in a much better place to enjoy it. Same with Husband who was having problems cutting his steak until he got the good knife. But the flavors and quality of ingredients were all on point. Perfectly prepared. If I could make a slight suggestion for my egg dish, it would be for a bit of acid in the salad that accompanied it. Vinegar or lemon juice would have taken it over the top. For dessert we were offered a chocolate chess pie or lemon bar. We chose the pie and it was extra special in that it was topped with raspberry gelato and a raspberry gel. Plus some little round chocolate crispy delights. Very nice! read more

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We had a delicious lunch. Rosewater is beautiful inside, and the location in North Hills is perfect for a walk after a good meal. Our server, Tati was super attentive and nice. She made excellent recommendations and we ordered several of them including the burrata (served with fresh heirloom tomatoes and watermelon), the branzino, and our favorite, the Brussel sprouts. read more

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We tried Rosewater today for brunch. This was a first time visit having made a reservation. Anyone traveling here by car should know going in, parking is horrendous. Imagine NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago or Los Angeles downtown areas. Scant parking and half of what exists is reserved for residents of nearby apartments or shoppers of a specific store/retailer. High police presence suggests getting towed is not a threat but an eventuality for parking where you shouldn't. I located a free parking structure 10 minutes walk away, caveat; it had a level 1 EV charger I used. Rosewater's design is a cross between French and English, pleasing on the eye and very welcoming. Our server, Emily, straddled rude and restrained like a pro. Not someone I would want handling my food. I had asked for my cappuccino to arrive with my breakfast, to which she replied "she'd try. The bar doesn't follow the same schedule as the kitchen". To her credit, it was only 5 minutes after the food arrived that she brought the luke warm cappuccino. The primary motivator in making this request was to avoid having a coffee that had cooled before the food arrived. So much for that. My wife had an espresso. It arrived 20 minutes after ordering it. The person dropped it off and in a flash, was gone. Before we could ask for sugar or a spoon. It was another 8 minutes before I could flag our server to request them. By the time my wife put the sugar in, the coffee was room temperature. I ordered the French toast for $17. It is listed as "Texas Toast, Maple Syrup, Mango Coulis, Whipped Cream and Powered Sugar". What arrived was bread that was shaped, sliced and appeared for all practical purpose to be Wonder bread. The mango coulis was cautiously drizzled on as if it was $400 a gram. This was fortuitous for me as I forgot to ask that it was on the side. Let me reiterate, $4.25 per HALF slice of something akin to Wonderbread baked and drizzled with a 1/4 teaspoon of mango coulis. Three of us ordered this so the only other entree was the Belgian waffle described as "Belgian Waffles, Cinnamon Frosting, Bourbon Dulce De Leche, Orange, Maple Syrup, Powdered Sugar" This was NOT a Belgian waffle. Having had Belgian waffles in Belgum, I can say this with impunity. It wasn't even Belgian waffle adjacent. It was American waffle. Like you'd have ANYWHERE. Nothing special and not worth $17. The Bourbon Dulce De Leche consisted of a few dollops on the plate. One positive, they have real maple. Not that HFCS crap so many others push as maple syrup from a maple tree. I know of no maple tree with corn syrup flowing through it. We will not be back. Lesson learned. read more

Do you like Mandolin? Then this is the right restaurant for you! The food was the star of the evening (as it should be), everything we ordered (short rib, trout, brussels, mozzarella, fresh bread and gelato! Absolutely outstanding flavors. I am not sure how I will ever eat brussels sprouts again without dark cherries! So good. For the most part this is farm to table feeling, everything is fresh and the menu is properly limited. The cocktail descriptions were so mouthwatering I wanted to try them all, but the drinks themselves were 'ok'. My favorite was the grapefruit cocktail, tequila heavy! Now to the bad part of the evening, we made reservations a week in advance, just a small table for two, and they stuck us in quite literally the worst table (I guess) in the place. The front room feels like an old time ice cream parlor, with tile floors and creaky wooden tables, which makes it echo and to make it worse - its adjacent to the kitchen. I like watching cooks cook - for sure - but the staff had to wiggle around us most of the evening. I wish we had said 'outside', but it was pretty warm - I was concerned it would be worse. In any case, had we had a quieter table or were outside in a less hectic area of the restaurant, it would have been perfect. We will try to come back! (note to self; not sitting in the front room). read more

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From start to finish Rosewater met our expectations and more. The ambiance was beautiful. Great place for date night, but also a nice place for a group dinner. Rosewater has outdoor seating and inside. Either setting will be beautiful. We sat inside. Nicole was our server. She was so nice and attentive. Not sure of the gentleman name, but I think he was the manager. He gave us great recommendations and also checked on us mid-dinner. We started with the octopus. Delicious. Omg mouth watering. I've never had octopus that tasted soooo so good. It's a must try. We both had the salmon, which was super good. My husband noted the broth was a bit salty but other than that it was great. Our daughter had the mac and cheese without bacon bites. Another good meal. She really enjoyed her time. She even had the rosewater martini as a mock tail. Of course I had the alcoholic version and it was delicious. For desert we had chocolate chess pie. Now friends, this was super yummy and the best desert I had in a while at a restaurant. Overall, we had an amazing time. So glad we came and we will be back. Hoping we will be outside next time. Thanks for having us! read more

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Rosewater is my go to spot for brunch! Very cute outdoor garden that definitely creates a vibe. I enjoyed the crab cakes which were accompanied by eggs cooked to your liking as well as a side salad. I really wanted to try the scones and muffins but they were out of both. Make sure to try their signature cocktail, the perfect refresher on a hot Sunday. read more

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Amazing ambiance and service. We were party of 5 and the server was attentive and friendly! She also helped out in recommending a few of her favorites! They were absolutely amazing!! read more

Rosewater - Lavender bliss - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This place is fantastic. i had their grilled lamb chops and they were amazing. Great friendly service. give this place a try.

Its much bigger on the inside! Stepping into this establishment will make you forget you are still in the heart of the hustle and bustle of North Hills. Initially I felt as if I was in a country kitchen, in reality its more of a European décor, very soft and uniquely comfortable. Luckily the wait for a table was much shorter than the rest of the surrounding restaurants. The wine "by the glass" menu offers some very quality selections as does the beer menu. Although the smaller dinner menu didn't offer any real vegetarian entrees, they were more than happy to accommodate with a "one off" creation, thanks to a phenomenal chef. A great wine deserves a great pasta, they truly came through with a wonderful garganelli pasta! Although this was an absolutely wonderful dinner, I think we would have made it better with a bowl of fresh baked bread! Cheers! read more

Rosewater - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Cozy, ambient, and tastefully decorated space with a covered patio. A little pricey, but perfect for a nice date or occasion w friends. Service was great. The cocktails are sooo good and presented gorgeously. For food, we got bread, salmon, filet, and fingerling potatoes. Overall curated ingredients, cooked really well, and tasted great. Would come back just to sit at the bar for a drink and app. Lovely! read more

Came on a Friday evening with a party of 2. We got the tuna tartare, pork chop, strip loin, fingerling potatoes and lemon zest. Ambiance: 5/5 This is one of the best aspects of the restaurant. I would love to come for a morning brunch and eat outdoor! Service: 5/5 Friendly and food came fast Food: 4/5 The tartare was ok. The pork chop that came out was over cooked but they replaced it with a new one which was much better. I loved the berry sauce that came with it. The strip loin reminded me of a prime rib. The fingerling potatoes were probably the best ones I've had as the lemon zest really elevated them! And the lemon bar was decent. Price: 4.5/5 read more

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Beautiful place to eat incredible brunch food! The ambiance is stunning and relaxing even in a busy town. I recommend eating brunch and trying everything. Hey Alicia as your server because she knows how to make feel good. read more

Rosewater - Pesto rissoto, garden salad, muffins, burrata toast - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have eaten here three times, and never left without a comp. The service is amateurish as the Waffle House and management just likes to give away food instead of addressing the poor training. The food is good, but the service is so bad that you can't really enjoy it. I am not into free food. I like good service in a fine dining restaurant. read more

Really enjoyed my first time dining here! Didn't realize how fancy a place this was until l was given 3 choices of water to drink. I came with 5 friends and we got 5 plates of appetizer and an entree to share. Everything was delicious! I loved the tuna tartare, cauliflower with curry, and Brussels sprouts. They also had awesome dessert- I got the kiwi and blood orange peach sorbet, and my friend got the key lime creme broker which were both delicious too! Our waitress was also very sweet and funny as well and made regular rounds to our table to keep our waters filled. Definitely made our little friend reunion a positive experience! I plan to bring my boyfriend here for a date in the near future so he can get to experience great food and service as well! read more

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Exceptional. Love the ambiance and the food. Top notch service. We celebrate many special occasions there. The burrata and the octopus are outstanding. read more

I enjoyed my dining experiences at Rosewater pre-COVID, but man they have really stepped their game up during COVID. They are open for dining and have a beautiful patio. If you are like me and not going out during this time they have super easy curbside pickup. You order online, they called to let me know the order was ready right on time, then you just pull right up and the lovely staff brings out your food. The food was delicious!!! They have some family meal options which are great deals for this quality of restaurant. We got the short rib family meal which was $32. It came with a large piece of short rib, a roasted tomato risotto, farm salad, and roasted potatoes. It was a TON of food. Perfect if you are trying to up your at home date night. I over ordered and also got the bolognese, mac and cheese, and mussels. So, so good! The bolognese was also a big hit, my toddler kept hogging all of it. The mussels were delicious as well. Overall everything was perfect and I'm looking forward to ordering curbside again soon! read more

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Great vibes and good food. Lots of options so that was nice. We tried as much food as we can. My favorite has to be the MAHI-MAHI risotto! We tried ALL the mocktails and it was DELICIOUS. Service was great as well - it was busy and packed on a Saturday weekend and they allowed us to sit outside to avoid the wait. We will be back to try other items! read more

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Loved this place the first couple times my wife and I went there. Then it started going downhill. The service started lacking, the food stopped being so impressive. Last time there the prices were noticeably higher across the board, including the "focaccia" bread which was really just a few thin slices of what looked like baguette bread. Far from the thick focaccia bread slices one would expect. read more

Wow - I was very impressed with my recent visit to Rosewater! I had been one time previously (maybe in 2019) and enjoyed it, but honestly think they have leveled up since then. First, the ambiance and decor is a whole vibe, and a very, very good one. The outdoor garden patio is stunning, and stepping inside transports you from the hustle of North Hills, Raleigh to a charming Parisian bistro. The romance, intimacy, and buzz was palpable and reverberated through every touch and detail from the hostess, wait staff, to the chef and kitchen, and even the playlist. I'm big on ambiance and Rosewater gets an easy A from me in that category. However, I'm a bit of a tougher sell when it comes to service and the freshness, flavor, and also the quality of the food. You gotta have it all going just right if I will vouch a 5 star on Yelp, and y'all...this is absolutely 5 stars hands down! I'm still over the moon about my experience on Friday evening. Our server was incredibly sweet, attentive, bubbly, with just a little spunk that we just adored. She was absolutely fantastic and gave great recommendations (order the French 75 in her honor, you won't regret it!). The cherry on top was the very thoughtful and rare gesture of a table visit from the GM. *chefs kiss* I can't wait to return and will be bringing friends! read more

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I just looked at my review from the opening days... what can I say ? These folks "get it"... Keep the food quality high and pair it with stellar service and you win every time!!! Rita at the bar is a gem but even as servers change/evolve clearly the training and expectations of the management maintains a high quality outcome! Well done Rosewater! Cannot wait to enjoy the new openings as the restaurant group expands their footprint!!! read more

The Bronzino was excellent! Beautiful dining room and patio. Great appetizers and wines.

We absolutely loved their Sangria carafe, the cherry brussell sprouts, & the pipe rigate pasta! We will definitely go back!

I'm so happy I finally got to check out Rosewater. I stopped here for cocktails with a few friends on a Friday night after we had dinner at Yardhouse. We sat at the bar and our bartender was so nice! The cocktails were so good, especially the Fine and Sandy. The blueberry lychee mule was also good but I would have preferred a stronger lychee flavor. I definitely want to come back to try their food after looking at their menu! read more

Rosewater - Rose fashioned, blueberry lychee mule, fine and sandy - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Recommended by a friend. Upon arrival, we were quickly seated since we had reservation. The server was friendly and recommended the Prosecco rose. We ordered the mussels, prawns and strip loin and Brussel sprouts. Mussels were okay. A bit too sour for my taste but my husband enjoyed it. Prawns: a bit sad...the description said with plantains...they were plantain chips. The dish came with 5 prawns. For $27...they were not big prawns either. Flavor wise it was good, it had a little spice to it. This dish came with the head and tail attached. Strip loin: NY strip. Very flavorful. Amount of steak given was worth the price and it came with some fingerling potatoes on the side. I would visit again but no prawns next time. read more

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Rosewater Kitchen and Bar is aesthetic, warm, homely, and earthy. The interior decor is nice, simplistic, and matched the chill atmosphere of the restaurant. The food is also amazing! We ordered the pastries, cafe latte, Rotisserie Ribeye Cheesesteak, Rotisserie Chicken, French Toast, and the Smoked Salmon: *The pastries were sweet, light, and paired well with apricot jam *The latte was foamy, warm, and gave a really good energy boost *Ribeye Cheesesteak was served with french fries, and the sliced, tender ribeye steak in the cheesesteak itself was cooked perfectly and was soft to chew. The bread was toasted and crispy, which tasted amazing with the soft steak and cheese *Smoked Salmon was my favorite! Generous slices of smoked salmon garnished with scallion dill cream cheese over fresh bread with capers *Rotisserie Chicken was flavorful and tender and not dry, served with black rice For dessert, we ordered the Panna Cotta with orange sorbet, could not finish dessert as the huge serving of French Toast satisfied my sweet craving! *Mimosas $3 brunch deal! *The service was also amazing, another waiter came by to check on us, even though we were taken care by another server already (Cynthia is great by the way!) The staff were attentive, welcoming, and polite. Rosewater Kitchen and Bar is recommended for a morning or afternoon meal, and it's a great place to chill and relax. read more

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Delicious brunch at this North Hills spot. Rosewater is in a standalone building, nestled between two office towers. The inner dining area has about 15 tables plus 10 stools at the bar. There's an outter room with 20 or so tables. It's a European Cafe vibe. Cool patterned tile floor, industrial lights alternate with bare Edison bulb fixtures in the ceiling. Tall windows surround, and the room is light and bright. Heather served us perfectly. Answered a few questions, orchestrated the meal at the perfect pace. Checked back on us a few times. Great service. Thank you! Bloody Mary's are $5 on Sunday so of course tried those. Served in a water glass and garnished with a couple of olives and a dill gherkin, this is a basic bloody mary, but expertly mixed... Not too spicy, not too strong. The brunch menu is a somewhat limited one-pager. We were hungrier than lite fare, so picked a burger and a cheesesteak sandwich. The burger is a double, topped with cheddar, a slice of thick bacon and a fried egg atop a toasted roll. Fries accompany. The patties are thick and fresh, nice and juicy and broiled perfectly. Egg cooked over medium so the yolk is just thick enough that it doesn't run everywhere. An excellent burger! This sandwich is about 5" thick - definitely a knife & forker. Shout put to those fries! Fresh-cut, skin-on shoestrings. These are fried crunchy, not greasy and excellent. The ribeye cheesesteak is a small ribeye, about 1/2 thick, cooked medium rare. The beef is topped with melted gruyere amd small bits of roasted peppers and caramelized onions.l The whole thing is served on a crusty baguette, with fries. The meat is perfecrly cooked and flavorful seasoned. Gruyere adds a nice smoky flavor which accentuates the sweetness of the onions and red peppers. The bread is crusty and warm on the outside, soft and moist on the inside. About the only challenge with this sandwich is that the meat wasn't as tender as it could be.... As a result, one bite and all the meat comes out of the sandwich. This remedied by cutting the steak into slices and reassembling.... It would work better, I think, to have the kitchen slice it. Still, an excellent sandwich, and delicious. With the check, Heather brought us a pair of chocolate mint candies. A great touch and just enough sweet. Lots of choices at North Hills. Rosewater is a great option. Excited to come back to sample the full menu. read more

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We came in and stood waiting to be seated for about 10 minutes although 8 people made eye contact with us and never once offered us to be seated. Than we made it to the table and it took another 38 minutes to be ask about what we wanted to eat and yes many people available to help besides restaurant being empty. Food was ok but not worth 89.00 for 4 appetizers. Absolutely over priced and bad service.... Never again. read more

I've been to rosewater for both lunch and brunch and I'm always blown away each time I try a new menu item. Such a cute indoor and outdoor space- with lots of patio seating. The octopus is probably my favorite appetizer and filling enough to enjoy as an entree since it's served over fingerling potatoes. The branzino is SO SO GOOD but do keep in mind that it's not served with any sides. I ordered a side of pesto orzo which was large enough to share between 2 people. Brunch menu: I tried the yogurt and granola, avocado toast and Nutella toast. All portions were pretty sizable and can easily be share. The rosewater wine spritzer was so refreshing and heavy on the wine! :-) I honestly haven't tried anything I didn't like at Rosewater. I'm definitely going back! read more

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The octopus here is the best preparation I have had in Raleigh. Ever. Full stop. If you love seafood get there. If you don't love seafood, try this and make sure. Perfect blend of flavors- acid, salt, oil and subtle spicy finish with peppers. Crunch of rice cracker with firmness of octopus brings everything together. Drinks- sat at the bar and the people there gave great recommendations. Had a martini and a bourbon cocktail which were unique and wonderful. Exceptional service. Just popped in for drinks and an app but planning to go back soon for the full experience. read more

Rosewater - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I had two tasty dinners and many good old fashioneds. Bartender was friendly and ambiance was great. I will come back again.

Flavorful food, aesthetic decor, and great service! I was excited to hear that Rosewater was going to start serving brunch (around the end of Nov 2019) and planned a visit. I called to make a reservation, however, none was needed since they do not take reservations for parties of 3. When we arrived on a Saturday morning, the restaurant was nearly empty. We were greeted and seated right away in the back section (sun room). This area certainly embraces the brunch theme with the plants and numerous windows. Due to the upcoming holidays, they also had some festive decorations. Our waiter, Isaiah, was great. He got us our drinks right away (waters and mimosas), refilled our waters often, provided suggestions and humor, and was patient as we reviewed the menus. I eventually decided on the wild mushroom black rice, which was delicious, nutritious, and filling. The prices are reasonable based on similar brunch restaurants. I would recommend this restaurant to others! read more

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Discovered a great Sunday brunch spot! Food expertly prepared and delicious. I had steak and eggs with chimichurri sauce- both cooked perfectly. The monster cinnamon bun is definitely on the next brunch order. While we had an apparently new wait person, the rest of the staff insured great service. Attractive decor and live music. Crowded for Sunday brunch but not excessive wait. Moderate noise level read more

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Good food. Average size portions. Good service and overall good value. Just wouldn't say it's great.

Espresso Martini!!! Omg so good. Jason the GM is such a great guy!! There is a bubble port type wine that would be great for dessert if you don't do the espresso martini. Definitely my new Monday vibe! read more

Rosewater - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

My favorite bite: The steak and eggs! I ordered mine with a side salad instead of root vegetable hash. The steak was more like a prime rib. No complaints here! What to know for next time: Online menu differed from the in-restaurant menu. I had my eye on the rotisserie ribeye cheesesteak. Was a little disappointed to see it wasn't being served. The burger made me feel better! Pro tip: Make reservations online! Brunch ends at 2 p.m. What gave me pause: The chimichurri on the steak and eggs -- I'll order it without next time! read more

Rosewater - Steak and eggs (brunch) - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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This meal was absolutely delicious. Seldom does one love every dish and appetizer that is ordered. But we did tonight. The portions are generous and the quality is top notch. We ordered the tuna tartare and the mozzarella appetizers. Both were fresh, light, and refreshing. The tuna portion was more than expected. The pork chop was the best pork chop I have ever had. Perfectly cooked. Extremely moist with a slightly crisp outside. I asked the waitress if they sous vide the pork chop. It slow roasted for hours and each piece is cut off as ordered. Some great flavoring and amazing pairings. Will come here again when in town. read more

Rosewater - Pork chop. Delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I had heard great things about this place. I have to say that I was very happy with my entree but still have some reservations overall. First- the good. The half chicken dish- AMAZING. Phenomenal flavors going on there. Tender juicy and incredibly flavorful chicken. I relished very single bite. The cosmo I ordered was masterfully shaken. Perfect. Our server was amiable and kind. Second- what should improve and was rather annoying. I felt rushed and "on the clock" from the second we were seated (and I was not thrilled about where we were seated...more to come). I definitely felt a "get them in and out vibe"-- not through any specific action but it definitely permeated. We got pre meal drinks, appetizer, entree and dessert and were out the door in 50 minutes. The problem was we were not in any hurry. We would have liked some breathing room between courses to relax and enjoy the experience. We enjoyed the meal but not the overall experience and the fact our chairs/seating were uncomfortable and our table was literally right by where the servers were getting their food. It felt intrusive on us and I felt like it was intrusive to the hard working staff who were hustling. The portions on the appetizer (bread) and the family style mashed potatoes were rather skimpy too (but both were good). Overall, high marks on the food. Not so much on the experience. read more

TLDR: Amazing food and drink, good portions, friendly staff, and exceptional ambiance and decor. A must stop!! We came in on a very busy Friday night ~ 8pm and were greeted kindly by the hostess, and seated immediately at the end of the bar closest to the kitchen. The bar was full, but we were approached almost immediately by a server and provided menus and waters. We ordered 2 of their craft cocktails ($12-15) and the octopus appetizer. The cocktails came out in 2 minutes and were exceptional! The appetizer came out shortly after, and despite it being a frequent dish for us it was THE BEST octopus dish we've ever had... $23 for a very full plate, cooked and sauced to perfection. The pickled fresno peppers were a unique and delicious addition that we especially enjoyed. For entrees I had the short rib over black rice, with glazed carrots and my counterpart the teres major over orzo with preserved lemon. Both were mid $30 and portions were sufficient for those of us with big appetites! These aren't fancy petite dishes, they are fancy, inspired and HEARTY. We shared a few bites of each, and again it was some of the best food I'd ever had. We finished with the chocolate cobbler and a beautiful espresso martini. Dining, drinks and service were all 10/10. We will be returning on our next visit to Raleigh. Thank you Rosewater for such a divine dining experience read more

We came here for a late Sunday brunch and it was so fantastic! We put our name in for a potential one hour wait and we lucked out when they called us early. I like that you can put your name on the list but be able to walk around North Hills while waiting. Definitely plan on getting here early due to the high traffic and lower occupancy allotments! We shared a mimosa carafe for $18-we each had two generous glasses each, which is a steal. I had the Eggs Benedict, which had a side salad with a vinaigrette dressing, English muffins, eggs, hollandaise sauce, and lump crab meat underneath. I would come again for the hollandaise sauce alone. My boyfriend had the Croque Madame, which was really good, as well (I had to try it, too). Everything was under $20 that we had yet fresh and so delicious, which I feel is very competitive pricing in Raleigh, especially North Hills. The inside is absolutely adorable, too. I love all the decorations and details they put into decorating this restaurant. It's almost as if you're dining in a garden. Our waitress was wonderful, as was the rest of the staff. The manager even checked in with everyone during the day, which was nice. We will definitely be back! read more

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What a great little restaurant. The decor, ambiance, service and food are all excellent. Yes, it's expensive but you get what you pay for. My first favorite restaurant in Raleigh read more