We came to Cape Fear Seafood Company in Cary for a Valentine's Day dinner…read more We've been wanting to try this place for a while. Super excited to finally get in to check it out. We made reservations ahead of time online since it was a Holiday. First off the front staff was super friendly and got us to our table right away. Love the feel and the decor. The lighting was a tad dark but that's ok. It was still cozy and romantic. Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable. They had a special Valentine's Day menu. She ran down the specials by memory. She took our drink and appetizer order ( the calamari fritti) gave us time to check out the rest of the expansive menu. The drinks came and our app. The lemonades were very sweet and nicely tart from the real fruit purée and lemons. Delightful! The calamari fritti was a knock out, home run. The breading was delicious. The calamari was nice and tender. The marinara was so good. Get this is you like calamari! For our mains we got the Sea bass special with the creamy risotto and asparagus and the figure 8 stuffed Flounder. Lemme tell you...This place knows sea food. What an incredible experience. The sea bass Valentine's Day menu special was cooked to perfection. So flaked and moist. Seared and seasoned perfectly. They should add it to the main menu. The risotto was amazing. Creamy and flavorful. The asparagus was cooked perfectly. The figure 8 stuffed flounder was delicious as well. The crab stuffing was absolutely great! The sauce over top was creamy and worked perfectly with the flounder and crab. It came with the most delicious fresh green beans with a couple nicely seasoned tomatoes. The rice pilaf was also really nice. Around this time I realized the Valentine's Day menu had Oysters Rockefeller ... and I love oysters Rockefeller. So I put in for an order of those. Best oysters Rockefeller I've had in a long time! Add these to the menu! For dessert... we ordered the apple crumb at vanilla bean ice cream. Perfect way to end out meal. We cannot wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Save us a table! Kudos to the staff and chef / cooks. Yall did an amazing job.

Bottom line: A good meal experience here at the Cary location of Cape Fear Seafood Company. The…read moremini crab cakes were a perfect starter and I enjoyed their very flavorful but not spicy version of their popular shrimp & grits. Nice atmosphere inside, but recommend reservations as they fill up quickly. The Deets: Some friends/coworkers and I decided to catch up over a meal and we decided on trying out this location of Cape Fear Seafood Co. on Lake Pine Drive. I had been to the one located in the Village District (formerly Cameron Village) of DTR in the past and knew of this one opening up through Yelp. If you know me, I am usually not one for seafood but remember I had a pretty good experience at the one in DTR. We noted that it would be a good idea to have a reservation so one was made. Good thing, this place gets crowded fast, even around the 5pm point. Upon arrival, we were promptly shown to a table with menus. While walking in, this restaurant has that beach type feeling with brightly painted areas and subtle pelagic decor without going overboard. The bar area gave a warm, inviting vibe. Back to the menu, their menu is pretty expansive but not over the top multiple pages. I think even the non-seafood lover can find something to like here. We started with hush puppies for the table and I went with the appetizer sized mini crab cakes for myself. I loved the mini crab cakes and the lemon beurre blanc sauce with them, just enough for a starter and tasted great. The hush puppies were good as well but just a tiny bit too brown for me, they were a little bit more done than I'd like. I like them more of a golden finish instead of brown, just my preference. For my main dish, I went with their Cape Fear Shrimp & Grits. They are a pretty popular choice here and I remember liking them at the DTR location. They remained a great choice, they were delicious. They are very flavorful and enjoyable without being spicy, which I like as I am non-spicy food person and it seems most everywhere does their shrimp & grits spicy. I find this take on them refreshing. I would have liked more cheese grits in the serving as it seems to be like a half serving, however the shrimp as well as the creamy sauce were plentiful. Service did a good job here, checking on us periodically. In all, I liked this experience here at Cape Fear Seafood Co. for the most part and would enjoy visiting again in the future.

Nautical-themed The Blind Pelican has been on my bloody mary bucket list for years, so I was…read moreexcited to finally get to check them out this weekend while visiting the Raleigh area. I quickly scanned their hefty bloody mary menu and ordered the Lobstrocity, featuring veggies, shrimp, a grilled cheese sandwich and a fresh lobster tail atop a sizeable glass of the main concoction. This was definitely a meal in a glass! It was all quite delicious and filling, and I was glad I'd opted out of any of the optional add-ons like filet mignon, crab claws, or frog legs. Of course, I still had to order half a dozen raw oysters for dessert. And no, I won't be eating for the rest of the day! What made this a 5 star experience was our phenomenal server, Trevor. He was fast, friendly, and always nearby to clear empty plates or offer drink refills.

The blind pelican is an excellent choice if your looking for a casual place with great vibes inside…read moreand outside on their patio. I recently visited with family on a Friday night. You can tell this place is popular by the amount of people who were on the wait list for a table. The bar area has a ton of local draft beer options and very friendly wait staff. The food options vary from sushi nachos to more traditional sandwiches. I thought my fish sandwich was a bit bland but it was still an overall great experience. Prices are what I would expect for seafood in Holly Springs.

the food was amazing, very many delicious options. Our waiter Pablo was awesome and super…read moreattentive. 5/5

First time there, Wow what an experience we had a total of…read more8 people with us and they sat us within 15 seconds as soon as we walked in the door, overall experience was a 10/10 and the food was spectacular, very clean and delicious food and the atmosphere was spot on Come to this restaurant if you want really great Mexican cuisine and friendly staff

5 star review! My daughter picked this place for her birthday lunch. Appetizers, sushi rolls,…read moredrinks, service are so good! Yes they boxed and bagged the left overs! Waitress Jenny was very attentive. We will definitely come back!

I went to Arita recently in Holly Springs. When I arrived at Sora today, I could've sworn I was in…read moreArita's parking lot. That's insane. Who copies a parking lot? But no, I was indeed at Sora and parked just fine on a Saturday afternoon. The woman up front let me sit where I wanted. Jenny was my server. She was welcoming, helpful and kind. There's a lot going on with their menu, but the pictures were generous. I appreciated that! With Jenny's help, I ordered the Rolls Royce and the Naruto Roll. Also, the pork bun and spicy edamame. It was too much food, btw. But the rolls were bogo, so I had to get two. Two winners, two almost losers. The Royce was flavorful while the Naruto was bland. They know this, so they give you a "Naruto Sauce," which didn't help much. Besides, the pieces were so loosely packed that their insides kept falling apart into the sauce bowl. It was a dumb scene and I'll never order it again. As far as flavor goes, the obligatory green horseradish concoction helped. A little. Pork bun was tasty, but it also fell apart, splitting at the back, exposing its rear like an outfit Prince would wear onstage. As crazy as it sounds, I'm gonna say the spicy edamame were the standout dish. But I couldn't finish the healthy portion, so I took it home. The prices are too high. I ended up paying $50 for the visit, while the rolls were bogo. Bogo deal and still $50! That's why I won't be back. Aside from the little missteps, it was still a positive outing, but the prices are a no-go. It's kind of upscale money when the borderline Five Guys interior doesn't justify it at all. 3.5 stars and rounding up because I'm nice. Best, A.

Grabbed an early lunch here recently and really enjoyed it!…read more I parked in a nearby downtown parking lot off of Saunders St. and snagged a table immediately. It wasn't too busy at ~10:30 AM but judging from the number of people walking around, I'm sure it gets way busier at peak hours. Anyway, I ordered the steak salad for myself and it arrived promptly. It was really, really good! Steak was maybe not medium rare as requested, but it tasted great, and all of the components of the salad really worked together. The beer menu had good variety but it was a little early for me so I took a pass on that :) The server was attentive throughout my meal and did an excellent job. Overall, I really enjoyed Scratch and would definitely come back!

Got there early today for lunch and tried today's special. It was a really good meal and the…read moreexperience was positive. Staff were nice and the location has a great look. The building itself really looks cool and I've always enjoyed eating here. The food always has a weird array of foods and options but it's always been good.

My son and his wife hosted their wedding dinner here and it was awesome!…read more Upstairs in a private room. Joe and Camilla were very attentive to all of our needs. Joe was very helpful in helping me make an awesome drink choice. They make their own syrups. Appetizers, entrees and desserts were truly enjoyable. Three Chef Kisses! Appetizers - Shrimp tostadas, calamari, spinach dip I had the flounder and my husband had the hanger steak. Dessert - brownie with peanut butter and a carrot cake (to die for) Thank you for making the day special.

This was our first time visiting and first time visiting Apex, NC. We were greeted and seated right…read moreaway. Everybody was very nice and attentive. They made suggestions based off questions we had about the menu and told us their favorite dishes. We started off with the burrata and oysters. For entrees we had the pork chop and the blackened salmon. Food was delicious. For dessert we finished with a dark chocolate peanut butter brownie , would definitely recommend that , husband loves the pork chop and I thought my salmon was good. The restaurant looks small however they have a second floor, which we did not see as we were seated on the main floor. Noise level is pretty moderate. I would definitely come back.

Cinco de Mayo so we ordered the Okra Fries, Fried Green tomatoes also the bacon-wrapped meatloaf…read morewith Crispy onions on top, a special sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans. Next we ordered the cheeseburger lettuce and tomatoes, pickled red onions, pimento cheese and a green salad. All of our food was prepared well and the flavors were on target. They packed it up in two to go bags: one for chilled items and the other was for hot to go takeout. The service is accurate and efficient with fast takeout to go with assistance getting everything in the car in handicapped parking was a nice touch that showed empathy and compassion. I highly recommend Lucky 32 to everyone because our experience was 5 stars plus.

This was our first time visiting and we are so happy that we checked it out. We did have a little…read morebit of a wait when we checked in. We also did have a reservation. Once we got our table, our server came over and greeted us right away she was very pleasant and nice. We started with the fried green tomatoes and then we got the chicken and biscuit and French toast. Everything was delicious, lots of flavor. I will say the portion sizes were on the larger side. No complaints here. Everything was so good. We were too full to get dessert, but the options looked amazing. The restaurant is pretty big. Also has a pretty decent amount of parking. They also have outdoor seating which we did not partake in but looks like it would be nice on a warmer day. We will definitely come back!

Lunch at Mamacita's in Apex, Northern Carolina today was excellent! It was our first time having…read morelunch here and it was really delicious. We arrived right after they opened on a Monday and had the restaurant to ourselves the entire meal! Our server was friendly and very attentive. Our entrees were both excellent and we really enjoyed our meal. The vibe was really cool and the murals were unbelievable! I rated 4-Stars because the music was so loud that you couldn't have a conversation. We would definitely go back!

Mamacita's is a fun place. The atmosphere is great and the…read moreservice was pretty good as well. I went with my grandkids and they loved the little robot that brings your food to your table. The food was OK. The chips were a little thick for my taste and the sauce was a bit too sweet, but it was not bad I had the enchiladas and they were pretty standard. It said they came with three different sauces, but mine only had the red sauce. My daughter got the chimichanga. I tasted that and it was very good. As my grandkids loved this place I'm sure we'll go again. I'll have to order something different and see if I can raise my review.

A great experience had the most amazing waiter, Scott... Seth, the owner is so wonderful to…read moreeverybody... The food was amazing... Just a wonderful night

This food was absolutely delicious. The 4 star rating is simply because the building and ambiance…read moreof the restaurant is not what the food warrants! This food is high class, full of flavor and worth every penny and the drive to Apex (my pasta dish served me for 3 servings - 2 person meal with app, drink, main, and dessert was $80). Am dreaming and scheming of how to get back out to Apex to try another delicious dish off their menu. Here's what we ate and I woudl recommend it all: those fried cheese balls in red sauce, motz sticks, the house bread and marinara of course, veal in Madeira cream sauce, parm chicken, and the strawberry shortcake for desertso yummy.

This place is excellent. From the sushi to the fountain Diet Coke. I will definitely be back. They…read morehave both indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. Would recommend making a reservation. Was pretty busy we got there, even on a Sunday. We started with the pork goyza and had two of the rolls. All very good.

Having heard such positive things about Osha since we moved to the area, it has been on our list of…read moremust try Thai spots. We set up a reservation as it is can be difficult to just drop in unless you are prepared to wait. The atmosphere is great, with excellent ambiance, and all the staff that we met were very upbeat and kind. To start we had the Tom Kha soup and a sushi roll, spicy tuna. The Tom Kha was very disappointing. It just had a very very watered down taste with hardly any coconut flavor. It was missing the traditional Thai flavor and had zero sour flavor to it that is usually brought in by the lime juice at the end. Perhaps they forgot to make it properly. The spicy tuna roll was just ok. It had heavy rice with a small amount of tuna. Freshness was good. My wife ordered the Pad Thai which must be the most popular dish as everyone was ordering it. Her feedback was that it was average and a bit dry. I ordered the Pad Kra Pao which was very good. The flavor was excellent and I used the remaining sauce to put over some steamed white rice. My only feedback was the spice level. I specifically asked my server if the spice was traditional Thai level or was he grading the spice on a more moderate scale. He assured me, the levels were Thai and that the food was very spicy. I went medium spice and it was very light and tame. I would go more spicy in the future. Overall the experience was a nice outing and we enjoyed the location. The food however was very mid range. Having traveled throughout Thailand, I was really hoping to have a more authentic experience but this feels like a sort of fusion. We have now tried 4 or 5 Thai spots around the greater Triangle area and Osha has been at the bottom food wise. With such amazing other feedback, I have to wonder if we just experienced an off-night for the amazing Thai food