Came for Sunday Football and was met with lovely service and an amazing game day atmosphere…read more As a browns fan, finding bars in the area that play the game audio can be difficult. At Tobacco Road, browns fans meet in the dedicated Game room, a wonderful atmosphere and set up for football. Menu is expansive, although the wide variety of dishes may cause some selections to not be prepared with as much thought to the dish. I personally had the Durham Bulls burger, which was amazing and met my standards (you can't go wrong with freshly ground meat in house)! The highlight of my experience was our tender by a long mile. He alone tended to the entire room and was a very personable and detail oriented server. I would I would definitely recommend requesting to be in Evan's section if possible -- or come by for a browns game so you can watch with fellow fans!

My company ordered Tobacco Road's boxed meals for lunch and dinner last week while we were working…read morefor the day from Raleigh. For my boxes, I selected the Tobacco Road Club and the turkey sandwich. Neither sandwich arrived dressed (pesto mayo, honey mustard), nor did they put dressings on the side. To be clear, absolutely no one in my group received dressed sandwiches. Fortunately, we found some ranch in the office fridge to share, but even still, the club had no cheese so it was essentially just floppy, sad meats with white bread, and the turkey could not have been more bland if they tried. The side salads that came with them were mediocre at best, and the dressing was not great, either. Literally the only good thing I can say is that the chocolate chip cookies were tasty. I have to wonder if they even make those in house. I was not the one to place the order and I'm glad there was no money out of my pocket, but geesh, if they're going to offer boxed lunches, they could try to be a touch more inventive. Perhaps their other food or their ambiance is good, but I'll never know because you couldn't pay me to try them again after that sad food day.

It took two years of living in Raleigh, but I finally experienced the PR. Well, once I finally…read morefound a parking spot up the street. I'm just thankful I did not have to parallel park! So I took one of the few seats left at the bar on a Tuesday night, and this really feels like the local neighborhood hang where people know each other. People of all kinds can feel welcome in there. They have drink specials every night, and I took advantage of several High Lifes. It was almost like I was living in the midwest again. I started with garlic parmesan wings. The menu said 6, but I got 8, all drums, which I had no problem with at all! Bleu cheese or ranch are added for free. One of the bigger wings had a little bit of pink though, that's not great. Then I had a Usinger's brat with peppers, onions on a toasted roll with a side of spicy mustard. Just 9 bucks. For my side, I got super thick onion rings with some horseradish sauce. Well worth the extra $2.75! The bartenders kept my water glass full. Even though the bar was quite packed, they seemed to do a very good job of keeping everything organized. It's a fun vibe for sure!

Good place on Hillsborough street near NC State. This is a classic little base and digger place in…read moreRaleigh. Casual vibes and a friendly staff. Basic bar fair but done well. The burgers are the way to go. Although I had the discuss chicken sandwich today and it was bomb.

I went for lunch with a friend on a very cold Tuesday in January. I looked through the flip card…read moretable tent and noticed that the January special is Shrimp and Grits. It sounded hearty and perfect for a cold January day, so I ordered it. The Shrimp and Grits dish consists of shrimp and andouille sausage in a low country gravy over creamy grits. The dish was perfectly spiced--not too hot, just the right balance of heat and flavor. The shrimp were tender, and the smoky andouille sausage added just the right kick. Coupled with the Lowcountry gravy, the shrimp, andouille, and creamy grits came together beautifully, making this a deeply satisfying dish, full of Southern soul. I paired this with a cranberry and club--perfectly made, with the tart juice blending seamlessly with the soda. My friend had the Carolina Dog, at my recommendation (I've had this all-beef Old North State masterpiece here before) and thought it was delicious. My receipt said that Party was my server--maybe Patty, maybe Party--but all I know is that she was great. She was nice, friendly, a great conversationalist, attentive, and a pleasure. It was very cold outside, but our booth was very warm and comfortable. Every time I come, I notice something new--today it was the Chelsea banner on the ceiling. This is a great bar and grill with a warm, fitting atmosphere. Another very fine experience and yet another reason to return.

We tried My Way Tavern for lunch on a spring-like Saturday. Being relatively close to NCSU and a…read moreblock over from Glenwood South, it definitely has a college sports bar vibe. There were lots of dogs present in the covered outdoor seating, including one sitting at the table with its humans. I tried the Freedom Dip, which was really just a French Dip served with French Onion Soup instead of au jus. It came with a very generous serving of roast beef and was served warm with melted cheese. The sandwich was good, although I think the French Onion Soup really didn't go very well; serving it with au jus would have been a better fit. My dining companion tried the The Bogart, basically a marinated chicken breast sandwich. Like my sandwich, the serving size was very generous. She rated it as good but not exceptional. Both of us thought the house-made potato chips were good, but felt that some of the chips weren't thoroughly cooked. Our server was having a bad day and complained about the workload. She explained that if they had enough people working, she would have done a better job taking care of us. For what it is, My Way Tavern is good. If the service had been a bit better, it would have earned a 4-star review.

The food here never disappoints and the portions are huge, great atmosphere great friendsread more

I ordered 20 wings based off their online pricing. Sent someone to pick up my order…read more They charged me 29.99 for 20 wings, with tax a total of $32.46 I called and spoke with Ariel and all she could do was apologize and say she would let her manger know... They know what they are doing... Make sure you compare the online price to what they are charging in store...

Super fun spot with a piano (bonus points)! Came here last month after a concert at the…read moreamphitheater. Got my standard glass of bubbles and enjoyed the atmosphere, karaoke, and tinkering on the piano. This is next to the now closed Runologie. It's a lot bigger inside with an entire second room in the back, and the front room has some couches and a lot Of fun eclectic decor. Bartenders were very fun and friendly. I'd definitely return!

Last night was my first time visiting the Tap Yard but definitely won't be the last. The event was…read moreindoors which surprised me but not in a bad way. I'd prefer to be indoors especially as it gets closer to summer but if you want to take a break and go outside you can which is nice. The bartenders were fast and friendly. Beggars Banquet, a Rolling Stones tribute band, played for three hours and what a show! The music was great, the audience was dancing and singing along, the musicians were so skilled and so lively -- they came down off the stage while performing to interact with the crowd. I had a blast! I just feel awful that I didn't plan ahead and bring more cash. I would have liked to leave a better tip for the band. They were extraordinarily good and so generous with their energy and talent. I will definitely be watching for more Beggars Banquet shows and other concerts and events at the Tap Yard!

It's March Madness and we went to watch women's ball. We had a few appetizers and some beer. The…read morePizza was good and even better the next day heated in the oven. The Brussels were very tasty and nice and big. The drizzle was good and so was the dipping sauce. The Queso is always a hit, we tried it with the ground beef this time and yes it was great. I like it with the Pita, my GF likes the chips. There's never any left. Now let me tell you about this Tuna. If you like sushi if you don't like sushi, you must give this a try. It melts in your mouth and has the best taste. The cause is ginger and sesame with ginger on the side. It's so good. My beer flight. 1. Stone Buenaveza a pale lager had citrus notes and like a light beer and was probably my fav 2. Pauline's Pils is a Pilsner and just a little hoppy 3. Bavic Pils is really light almost no taste 4. Schwarzbier, German beer tastes like coffee but it was kind of good. The bar staff were great this day greeted us as we sat down and even changed the channels for us right away. It wasn't crowded as we went at the start of Happy hour but got busier by the time we left. The vibes are always good at Yard house.

We were in town for a track meet and after being out all morning, this was a wonderful experience…read more Of course we're in the middle of March madness so there were multiple TVs throughout the restaurant and it didn't matter where you sat in your booth. TVs were in your view. Service was with a smile every time.. Now let's get to the food. The Aji tuna salad and the Aji tuna stack for both incredible. They were fresh became with wonton chips on the side that were crunchy and after being outside all morning and into the afternoon, it was just what we needed. To that point, someone else had the bacon cheddar burger and fries and said it was very juicy and fries were crunchy. Everyone shared in the fries. We had two birthdays at the table, so got the chocolate lava cake and the whiskey, caramel butter cake. My favorite was the butter cake because the chocolate is just too chocolatey for me, but there were no crumbs left from either.!

The newest sports bar for the Oak City, Ole Sports Bar and Lounge has some ambitious plans for the…read morefuture. In this rapidly growing neighborhood in S. Raleigh, they've transformed a cavernous garage into a casual bar offering 85" widescreens showing the latest games whether it's football or futbol! Beers on tap, cocktails, food truck outside, the whole scene is pretty casual. But in back there's another larger space where they plan on bringing live music and other activities. Curious to see where this place goes, they just opened this weekend so be patient.

Tucked into Raleigh's cobblestoned memory lane, this bar feels like the kind of place you stumble…read moreupon after wandering past brick streets, vintage shop windows, and the faint echo of history. Inside, it's a whole different story. It's the Platonic ideal of a sports bar: walls plastered with TVs all screaming different games, tables that seem to have been ordered straight from the 'Standard Pub Starter Kit,' and a menu where the wings and fries are always reliable but the cocktail list is more suggestion than promise. Still, what they lack in vermouth or fresh herbs, they are fortunate the bartenders make up for in charm, speed, and the kind of easy banter that keeps you ordering another round. Come for the wall-to-wall TVs and wings that don't miss, stay because the bartenders somehow make you forget they're out of half the cocktail ingredients. It's the kind of sports bar where the atmosphere scores even when your team doesn't. Cheers!

Woody's on Sunday when the Eagles are on is one of my favorite places to be!…read more When we moved to Raleigh a couple of years ago we were looking for a place to watch the birds and this was the first place that popped up in our search. Full disclosure, that's the only time I've ever been here, so this review will be about that experience only. You will want to get here at least 30 mins before kickoff to get a table. Also in my experience the 1PM games are much easier to find a spot for than anything else. We've definitely walked in, walked around, and walked right back out on game day before since if you don't have a table, there is not a lot of room to stand. The service is great! The servers are very attentive! The food is also fantastic! Their Philly cheese nachos are my favorites and my husband loves their wings (buffalo hot especially). They also have a pretty eclectic and long list of shooters if you are into that. It's wonderful to hear our fight song and there is always one guy who walks around giving high-fives to people in Eagles gear. I love it! This is a great spot. Go birds.

This is my second time to this venue. It has a great indoor outdoor vibe plenty of award-winning…read morebeers on draft since they don't carry food in the brewery you can order Food from Wilson's eatery and have it delivered to your table. It's quite convenient. They're open late hours, which is nice too when you're traveling. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable and the overall atmosphere is awesome. Be sure to let them validate your parking once they validate it. You have three hours to chill at the brewery.

Decent food, nice atmosphere, good service. Free 3 hour parking when you scan the QR code inside…read more I've only been here twice but I had a good impression. This is a nice spot to get together with friends or any group. In fact, both times that I've been here was with a group. The dry rub wings were pretty good, huge portion. Pretty light on the ranch so I'd ask for double the ranch if I ordered it again. Coleslaw was good! Trivia night on Wednesdays is fun if you're into that kinda thing! If you're not, avoid Wednesday nights haha or sit at the bar.

Wow! I said I'd come back but I didn't realize it had been 8 years!…read more My husband Dan H and I had a great lunch with some friends today. We all shared an order of fries for the table, which were amazing. Then I got the grain bowl with shrimp, and everything was perfectly prepared and delicious. My husband enjoyed his biscuits and gravy with fried chicken- so tender and decedent. Our friends enjoyed their meal, too, and enjoyed the apple custard for dessert. The mocktails were also delicious- I loved one with hibiscus and ginger. So nice to have a bunch of mocktail options! The ambiance was just as great as it was 8 years ago- spacious and light. The server was great, and let us linger for a few hours without hovering. Hope to be back sooner than another 8 years from now!

If bourbon and whiskey choices were a personality trait, The Whiskey Kitchen would definitely have…read morecommitment issues...because the selection is massive. Seriously, if you can't find a pour you like here, you may just need water instead. Started with the biscuits topped with crackling and house-made preserves, and honestly, that combo alone made me question why I don't eat more biscuits in life. Sweet, salty, buttery chaos in the best way. For the main, I went with the pork chop and greens. The chop leaned a little overcooked for me personally, but the sauce helped bring things back together and added good flavor. The greens had a nice little kick of heat, but I kept waiting for that deep smoky ham hock flavor to show up like an old Southern grandma entering the kitchen... and it never quite arrived. Overall though? Still a solid meal, strong whiskey program, cool atmosphere, and definitely worth checking out if you're in Raleigh looking for a bourbon-forward dinner spot. Travelin_Broke approved with a slight side-eye from the greens.