This was my first visit at the sneaky penguin it was very cute with a very nice out side space…read more The beer selection was decent and they had a small can selection which included some of their popular ones! Javier was very nice and helpful when trying to select a beer everyone in my party would like

My friends and I visited Sneaky Penguin for the first time because my friend's Mom was selling her…read morehomemade pottery in a vendor event there. I absolutely loved the Sneaky Penguin! The mural is so adorable! The staff members were super friendly and even let us sample some beers before we ordered. I really enjoyed their Porter. Chef's kiss! I'm super excited that they shared that will have a Märzen in the next few weeks. They told us about really cool events that they host. There is a comedy night and a Bring Your Own Vinyl night coming up soon. I'm really looking forward to going back for both events! The vendor event was awesome because it was pet themed and there were dogs up for adoption. Win win for everyone!

This place has it all: great food, great service, and great ambiance. Large selection too.read more

Won't be back. Food was mid and the bartender told me no more samples after I had only asked to…read moresample one draft beer then felt obligated to get what I sampled even though I didn't like it. Disappointing service.

Highly recommend. Definitely some of the best burgers and fries in Raleigh. Despite being smash…read moreburgers they are thick, juicy, and very filling. Great toppings, freshly cut fries, and overall a great meal for about the same price you'd pay for food that's not nearly as good elsewhere. Great service every time. Taylor and Melissa are wonderful, friendly, and very attentive. Looking forward to our next visit.

Service was good, and the fries were great! Our party ordered Thai chili wings with lemon pepper…read morefries, a burger with raging Cajun fries, and a fried chicken sandwich with truffle parm fries. The fried chicken sandwich was fantastic, with pickles in CFA style! The Thai chili wings were amazing, with great flavor and minimal heat. The fries were all delicious! My partner who ordered the burger did not love it, despite the great reviews. His complaint was that there was too much meat! The burgers have TWO patties, so be careful what you wish for! The brioche style toasted buns- were scrumptious!! We will definitely return for their good food, good prices, FANTASTIC fries, prolific beer list, and good service!

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...

I have been to Northside Bistro a few times, with girlfriends, family etc…read more Last night was date night and we just wanted something a little more top tier from the kitchen. I say this because Northside Bistro never disappoints on service and also with food. Thank you Chef John Scarangella! I will say, every single time I go, they seat us in that enclosed porch area at the exact same table. it a little funny. I even went with 7 ladies last year and we were in the same area, bigger table. It would be nice to sit inside of the main dining room one of these days. last night we had great service as usual and the food was amazing. We had the fried artichokes and the Octopus Bravas which we did not take pictures of because we gobbled that down it was so good. My husband had short ribs and grits, we shared a salad which was the Warm Goat Cheese Salad, and I had a special which I think was called Flounder Ettoufee. Everything single thing was amazing and of coursed I will go back, thanks for asking lol. You should go too!

The biggest win for me was the happy hour oysters. We made it in before 6 pm and took advantage of…read morethe $1 oyster special, ordering a dozen. They were fresh, enjoyable, and an excellent value. If you're visiting during happy hour, they're a must order. The rest of the meal was generally solid. I ordered the sautéed shrimp and pasta, but it came out with pesto instead of the tomato sauce listed on the menu, which was a bit surprising. It wasn't bad, just different than expected. We also tried the pork chop, which was slightly dry, while the ahi tuna was very well prepared and one of the better dishes we ordered. Service was decent throughout the meal, and the atmosphere was relaxed. Overall, a good restaurant with some standout items, but not quite enough consistency across the board for a five-star rating. I'd return, especially for those oysters.

First off, I did not know this place was in the mall lol. Shoutout to Google! But I'm glad we still…read morewent because the experience was wonderful! Our waitress was super friendly & kept calling me love it was a Friday afternoon so it was not crowded at all. We were seated right away & the food came out quick. We ordered food based off recommendations on yelp. The buffalo wings were great. I could tell they were seasoned well and cooked to perfection. Since we already had chicken, I decided to get the beef cheesesteak wrap. Great decision because it was fireeeeee. So fresh, so good. I only ate half because it was a great portion. The fries that came with it were delicious, crunchy and fresh. Both of the pizzas were very cheesy and tasty. I thought it was going to be a personal pizza but they were huge and enough for the table. Overall great experience and will go back for that wrap if I'm ever in Raleigh again!

All my years living in Raleigh I never came to this ale house before. We came for lunch and I got…read morethe buffalo chicken nachos and my mom gave me her onion rings. The nachos were fresh and crispy, the chicken was cooked perfectly and I love the chipotle ranch or buffalo ranch they had on it. The jalapeños added a nice spice to it. The onion rings were fresh and crispy, and I loved the sauce that went with it . I was surprised how good the food was. I'd come back again.

Super cute place. We sat outside and had beers and listened to music. Waitress was excellent and…read moreshe had a lot of tables. Beer on draft was cold and tasty. Nice vibe to club, lots of tables and chairs outside. Very enjoyable experience.

Don't complain about your meat here. They were rude Owner…read moredoesn't care. There are better options. I could go into detail but too much to bother with. Go at your own risk.

We went back with fresh eyes! 4 stars were for service, venue & kitchen. The rest leaves a little…read moreto long for. Pros- Great building & vibes. Nice viewing area & brewing room potential to rent sq footage for an event. Dynamite smiling face behind the bar. Happy, pleasant, engaging, knowledgeable. A kitchen that's being rented to a mixed variety food menu. We had Gyros. Great quality & great size. Ordering was seamless. They had a little something for everyone. Think food truck without the wheels! Love that they offer 2 on tap ciders (guest taps) and 2 NA options. Things to improve- All breweries do trivia, bingo & karaoke. What's something that is identifying to CRB? Just seems a bit stale to be polite. Loved their live music and guest monthly schedule. Several of the beer (specifically the coffee porter & honey wheat) were high IBU in turn being very bitter. We wanted to love the wheat and the coffee porter but both left us longing for better. So if we are a brewery... be great at that. Why are we a full service liquor bar too? A few options to appease everyone but we were surprised at the bourbon choices. Not only does it look cluttered, it clearly was selected by someone who has a preference for liquor/bourbon vs. a brew master. Maybe do a rotating cocktail list or 4-6 out of this world drinks and cut the rest. Drink prices at this price should not have pre done sour mix in them. Quality liquor should mean quality ingredients too. Big thumbs down on that. We did love the mimosa cocktail idea and the beer-rita with the use of CBR beer. Sames from 6 years ago- Chairs still suck. Parking is a little bit of an adventure but not sure there is a solution but rather just something to plan ahead for. No niche beer... still. We had their newish beers in each category. Overall... Scottish is still a solid choice. Lack of identity/theme/flagship beer (although we were told their IPA was?) Overall this place could be rocking 7 days a week! It's a good place to run by after work or gather a group and play card games, have access to a nibble & drink.

I found Compass Rose on Google when looking for a brewery. I would have never known this place…read moreexisted if it weren't for Google. It's tucked away in an industrial area. Parking is okay, spots are a tad bit limited but we found a spot just fine mid-day. Outside, there is a play area for kids across from the bar. We wanted to sit outside but it was pretty busy with families so we opted for indoor seating. The inside is pretty open and spacious with plenty of seating. I ordered a flight which was a great way to sample some of the selection. Overall, the beers were good, but not memorable. There was karaoke when we went. It was quite loud and we ended up having to shout at each other to hear one another. Again, this was mid-day, so it was odd to have karaoke going. There were quite a few kids running around, too. One of my biggest complaints about bars in this area is that too many allow kids. My husband and I are DINKS and would love to find a place that's adults-only but it's kind of hard to come by these days. I also personally think it's safer to just leave the kids at home if you're under the influence but that's just my two cents. If you are the type to bring the whole family to the bar for day drinking, you'll enjoy Compass Rose. I think I'll try them again but I'm still on the search for an authentic no-kids allowed bar. Maybe next time, I'll sit in the actual brewery section and see how that goes.