I decided to visit this restaurant after I saw a video of Been-a-critic on you! #woossah!! He did…read morenot LIE! The food is good. I enjoyed the Red Snapper. It was golden and top with extra seasoning (I could've used a little more). Green beans cooked in smoked turkey (I was happy to learn this as I don't eat pork) Hushpuppies were good. Not too thick & kept me full until our food came. I'll be back.

Five stars for Captain John's Seafood Restaurant in Rolesville! If you love Calabash-style fried…read moreseafood and a casual but warm atmosphere, this is the place for you. From the moment we walked in, the hostess made us feel right at home. Dr. Hankins was so warm and welcoming when she seated us, and just as kind when we were leaving at the end of our meal. Our waitress was wonderful too -- always smiling, attentive, and happy to help, checking on us often without ever being intrusive. And the food definitely delivered. Best of all, it passed the picky teenager test, which says a lot. My daughter ordered the small whiting platter and absolutely loved it. The fried fish was flavorful without being over-seasoned or salty, and it was fried perfectly for our taste. The fried shrimp were also very good, and my partner really enjoyed his fried oysters. Great service, delicious food, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

Wednesday has officially become my favorite day of the week thanks to Cape Fear Seafood Company!…read moreTheir half-price crab legs are hands down one of the best deals around--and they're absolutely delicious! The crab legs were perfectly cooked, sweet, tender, and came out steaming hot. Crack, dip in butter, repeat... it's basically a workout I don't mind doing! The service was friendly and attentive, the atmosphere was relaxed, and everything about the experience made me want to stay a little longer. Great seafood, generous portions, and an unbeatable Wednesday special? That's a winning combination. If you're a crab leg fan, do yourself a favor and make Wednesday your Cape Fear Seafood day. Just be prepared--you'll leave happy, full, and already planning your next visit!

First Timers. Hubs had the Crab Bisque complete with fresh crab pieces on top; I had the Cape Fear…read moreChowder. We couldn't decide which was better, they were both delicious, not at all the cafeteria restaurant soup we almost expected, but very homemade. $5 a cup, but $3.90 since we ordered lunch menu items. Well worth the money! Lunch was Fish 'n Chips for me; super good crispy fried white fish, not greasy at all, which is the sure fire way to ruin any fried meal. The fries are really good, too, almost McDonaldy. Comes with tartar, ketchup, malt vinegar (asked for), and a really good garlic aioli. Hubs had Shrimp Risotto, which was blackened shrimp over really creamy risotto with red peppers, scallion, and tomato. Delicious. Also couldn't decide who got the better lunch. Our lunch specials were less than $15 each, a bargain today, and we each took half home. Hubs also had a beer, and I had the house Cabernet, which was really smooth. Around $50 for everything; didn't mind spending that at all since everything was so good. Really glad we found this newer place; fingers crossed it doesn't go the way of so many downhill the longer they're here.

We decided to go here when everything was closed and I had seen a Facebook post saying they offered…read morea free app. We chose not to get an appetizer. But did get the baked oysters which were absolutely delicious. The kids chose a cheeseburger, and fried shrimp. My husband got a steak, and I got the stuffed mahi. Everything we ate was delicious. Stuffed mahi was okay. I forgot I wasn't a huge fan of this. I just got extra sauce. Everything else was really good. Definitely updating my review. Go check them out!!!

Great Seafood This…read moreupscale seafood restaurant offers a comprehensive menu, generous portions, excellent service and great food at slightly above average prices (but reasonable). You really do 'get what you pay for'. The bar and dining area are casual, modern and inviting. There is also a spacious patio for al fresco dining when the weather is nice. I was particularly impressed with the Salmon BLT. This enhanced version of the classic BLT is hearty, meaty, slightly crunchy and simply delicious. Another favorite of ours is the Honey-Chipotle Shrimp Wrap with lettuce and roasted red peppers. There are plenty of lightly fried, slightly briny shrimp crammed into an interesting spinach tortilla wrap. The unlimited basket of golden brown, almost sweet Hush Puppies comes with semi-soft honey butter - addictive. There are several lunch options on the 'Small Plate' menu (we found the servings to be more than adequate). That old standard, Fish and Chips was done to perfection. The thick piece of delicate, mild white fish was was covered in a light, golden-brown batter. I substituted Fried Okra for the Potatoes, and it was delicious. The Flounder and Oyster small plate is another winner. The ten crunchy, juicy fried oysters and a large founder filet were cooked just right. Small plates also include a small cup of Cole Slaw. The colossal slice of Coconut Cheesecake was simply scrumptious - creamy, smooth and so coconutty. Do yourself a favor and indulge.

First time visiting. Food is authentic. I had the Sopa de Mariscos; was very good. Definitely…read morewill return to try other items on the menu.

We live in North Raleigh, so it's about a 25-minute drive to Wake Forest. The upside is that once…read moreyou're there, shopping and dining are all close together--making it a convenient outing. After running errands, we drove just six minutes to El Chapin, a Guatemalan restaurant. Forget Tex-Mex--this is a completely different Latin cuisine experience. The two of us spent $76 (including tax and tip), but we intentionally ordered extra to take home leftovers. Parking was easy, right out front, and the restaurant itself is spacious. Since we arrived just a few minutes after opening, we had the place to ourselves at first and were seated immediately. Service was prompt and very helpful--the server even suggested we might have ordered too much food (he was right, but we didn't mind!). Here's what we tried: Plato Chorizo y Longaniza - a sausage platter with salad, rice, refried black beans, and two delicious housemade corn tortillas. Pollo Adobado - marinated chicken with rice, salad, refried black beans and two housemade corn tortillas . Ceviche de Camarón - fresh and tangy, though light on shrimp, which tasted a bit tough Fried Plantains - perfectly done, sweet, and satisfying. Plus, I had an unsweetened iced tea with lemon. The highlights for me were the flavorful rice (with vegetables mixed in, including carrots and squash), the marinated chicken, and the sausages. The plantains were also excellent. The ceviche had great flavor but could've used more shrimp. The only miss for me was the salad--generous in portion but iceberg-based, so a bit bland. Overall, the food was fresh, flavorful, not heavy or greasy, and we left with enough for another one or two meals. We'll definitely be back.

I don't know it's GREAT...lot of people using the word "great"...it was all right. The dishes…read morerotate from what I understand so speaking on specific dishes seems pointless. We had one app (tuna poke nachos if you must know) that were very good, but everything else was sort of mid. The ideas are good...execution comes across a bit flaccid. No bold flavors, only bold ideas. Draft beer selection was definitely good. Mixed drinks tasted fresh (no sour mix etc) and the ambience was welcoming and chill. Staff were all nice. Place seemed clean. Flavor Score: 3 Experience Overall : 4

Easily one of the best restaurants we've been to in the area! Had a family birthday celebration…read morehere and it was an amazingly great experience! Our server, Dawn, was easily one best servers I've had in a long time. Knowledgeable about the menu, made a point to explain everything and no questions were too obscure. We had a variety of dishes, and out of everything the pork schnitzel wasn't really a schnitzel if you've ever had one in Germany, it was more like a breaded, fried bone-in pork chop, really good but not a traditional schnitzel. The asparagus, the risotto, the pasta, the chicken were all absolutely superior. The stars were the appetizers, especially the kung pao fried Brussels, those are a meal by themselves, some of the best I've ever had! The fried burrata cheese, worth the drive to Wake Forest. Their Cherry cobbler one word: YUM! The Farm Table is a roomy restaurant with tables well suited for family style dining and while a bit loud, certainly not uncomfortably so Totally recommended and thank me later for those Brussel Sprouts!

This was our first time to try the restaurant. I think we were still mourning Leli's…read more However, this was a fantastic experience and we should have come here earlier. The food was outstanding we got the Gamberi Orreganata and the Penne Della Nona. Both were tremendous, and I would get the Gamberi again. The service was professional and lacked nothing. I am not sure what the issues were with other reviewers, but we really liked our guy. He was not an entertainer; he just made sure we enjoyed our meal. What else could you want. We will be back. This is the place we needed in Wake Forest.

Great experience overall.. will definitely be back! The food was excellent and the service and…read moreatmosphere were on par as well.

Great crabs and seasoned seafood!…read more We had a wonderful first visit to Backfins Crab House! Everything we ordered was perfectly seasoned and absolutely delicious. The food was fresh, flavorful, and the portions were very generous. My husband ordered the Seafood platter and couldn't even finish it because there was so much food. I had the combo platter with shrimp and flounder, and it was outstanding. Every bite was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. A special shoutout to our server, Lily, who made our experience even better. As first-time visitors, we appreciated how friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful she was. She answered all of our questions, made great recommendations, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Between the excellent food, generous portions, and outstanding service, Backfins Crab House earned a return visit from us. We can't wait to come back!

Very reasonable prices, especially when compared to other restaurants with the same quality of…read morefood. I had a fried seafood combo, which included approximately 12 fried oysters, one ample-sized flounder, fries, and coleslaw. (I won't get the coleslaw again. It contained way too much liquid.) It was my daughter's bday, and she is pregnant, and she ordered a crazy amount of food, including a seafood boil, but it was steamed. She also got the key lime pie for dessert. She and her husband said that the crab legs were not their favorite. Daughter said they tasted "fishy." The waitress was perfectly attentive and provided everything we required throughout the meal.We brought bakery cupcakes to the restaurant and were pleased to discover there was no upcharge for bringing in food. Our waitress even supplied plates for us to eat our cupcakes on!

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

Every bite of the March Wine Dinner was pure magic. Chef Paul truly outdid himself with the…read more4-course pairing. I was so obsessed with the food that I only walked away with two photos--I was too busy enjoying the moment! Can't wait to come back for another round. Such a gem in Wake Forest!