Valenti’s

Went here for the first time on a Friday night for drinks. The bar was cute but unfortunately I…read morefelt rushed throughout my whole experience. I came in around 8:10 and had one drink. I was told it was last call shortly after then 10 mins later told they're closing soon, and then was kicked out at 8:51. I totally understand that they close @9 pm on Friday and was planning on being out before 9 but I didn't appreciate how rushed I felt when I was trying to have a drink and relax, I don't plan on returning.

We attended a family birthday party being held here and upon walking in found this to be a very…read morerelaxing and chill environment. The large bar provides comnfortable seating all the way around, no backbreaking bar stools here! They also have comfortable table arrangements to sit at as well as some very comfortable chairs and couches in the back. They do not provide food but are going to be getting some food in the near future, they do have plenty of beer and wine to choose from with a very large selection of beers on draft. I was highly impressed with the attention to detail in what they serve as well as how they serve it. They even have a good selection of unique wine and beer for sale on display in the bar not to mention quality wine accessories, take a look at the riedel glassware for sale. The wine I ordered was served in the proper glass every time, no "joker" wine glasses here! They sell quality wine and proudly present a good selection of wine to choose from. The staff are great! They are great to sit and talk with, very knowledgeable in what they sell and treat you like family. If your looking for an upscale and classy establishment for quality drinks and a comfortable, yet relaxing atmosphere, this is the place for you. Cheers!

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Tanner’s Wine Bar

4.4(23 reviews)

46.7 mi

Our server Jay was incredibly personable and gave us some great recommendations. The food was…read moreamazing, and the atmosphere was very relaxing, which made the whole experience even better. We had a really great time and will definitely be coming back again!

We went on a Friday for an early dinner. Our drinks were great (especially loved their glassware),…read moreand we were huge fans of the focaccia and baked Brie. However, the dishes we ordered as entrees were lackluster. I got the steak and gnocchi dish. It was advertised as being served with steak sauce, but instead, the sauce was much more like a jammy barbecue -- very off-putting. The steak was served well done, and the gnocchi was doughy. I am a huge fan of both steak and gnocchi, and it doesn't take much to impress me with either, but this was pretty bad. A friend got the chicken cassoulet, which was fine, but a bit bland. Another member of our party got the pork belly and said it was delicious! The service was good, and we were very pleasantly surprised by the ambiance, especially as it got closer to time for the live music to start. The place filled up with a crowd of regulars, and it was a fun group. This was our first time in Burlington, and Tanner's definitely made it memorable. We will be back!

Strawberry Cheesecake

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Fire Roasted Chicken

Sandhills Winery

4.7(17 reviews)

27.9 mi

We are not from the Pinehurst area and walked into Sandhills on a whim. We walked in and were…read moreintroduced to Mike (USMC) and sipped a nice Chardonnay while chatting with Mike and the other guests. Great selection of wines and entertaining gifts. If we lived here we would be regulars at the Sandhills Winery. Thanks Mike for a nice visit.

Great selection of wines, gifts, THC infused drinks, and events! Cute bar and wine room,read more

The 'Cheers' of Seven Lakes...

Sandhills Winery

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Sandhills Winery

The Wine Cellar & Tasting Room

4.2(41 reviews)

23.9 mi

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Visited this past weekend with my parents. This place was a perfect rest stop for a glass of wine…read moreto take a break from shopping around Southern Pines. Staff were wonderful and provided excellent wine recommendations. Comfortable indoor and patio seating. The establishment is dog friendly, so we got to see several dogs inside and outside. Parking seemed very available out front. Definitely stop by!

Great place highly recommend. Great atmosphere and people. Service was amazing and wine selection…read morewas good

Front of store.

Patio Area

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The Silver Corkscrew

5.0(3 reviews)

46.6 mi

Wonderful atmosphere! Warm and inviting this place offers a wonderful refuge for a great glass of…read morewine!

My co-worker, Ron Hargrove had his book signing there.**50 THINGS I LEARNED AT 50** gotta read it…read more The establishment is so nice, as is the owners. They are so nice and the recommendations are great. Along with the wines, they have a variety of salads, sandwiches and charcuterie boards, so you can host a gathering right there. I will definitely will be back with my girls for a ladies night to just chill, sip and giggle.

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Cork

4.7(10 reviews)

24.0 mi

Fantastic bar with delicious drinks. Very attentive staff. Loved the space. You sit down and the…read moregroup of servers wait on you. Very creative drink menu that also includes staples.

Never disappointed. 5/5 x always. Friendly service and fantastic cocktails. Continue to highly…read morerecommend.

Drinks

Back for more & never disappointed.

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Postino Village District

First time here. Been wanting to come for a while and so glad I did. I arrived and it was already…read morepacked at 530 on Saturday. Outdoor seating looked really nice. Wish it wasn't 100 out. Good reason to come back. Started with prickly pear margarita with mescal. Yum! Had a white wine after. It was ok. My friend and I shared 4 bruschetta's- smoked salmon and pesto, artichoke, caprese, and apple, Brie and fig. Favs were smoked salmon and apple and Brie. The fries were amazing. Salmon board was good too. The bread on the board was much better than the bruschetta. Ambiance is great. Service as well. Will be back!

Absolutely love Postino! This is my go to lunch spot with coworkers. We've been numerous times…read moreand are never disappointed. My go to meal is the half panini and tomato soup. Their roast beef panini is on par with Portillo's a long standing Chicago beef restaurant (IYKYK). I've NEVER had a beef sandwich that was better than Portillo's but Postino you managed to take a hometown classic and elevate it to a point beyond my expectations - if you get this sandwich I recommend getting it on the ciabatta bread versus focaccia. Let's not overlook the tomato soup - it's so rich and flavorful. For a lighter lunch my go to is the tuna panini with broccoli salad. They are known for their boards, I've not had the bruschetta yet but it looks delicious. My favorite board is the hummus. One thing I hate is when a restaurant gives you a big bowl of hummus and not enough pita. That is not the case here, you'll get pita, toasted bread, and a variety of vegetables to scoop up the velvety humus covered in cherry tomatoes, red onion and feta. For date night enjoy a Violet Femme a gin cocktail that tastes as lovely as it looks. The service here is top notch! Everyone is fantastic. I'll have to come back to this review to note the serves names we've had because they have all been exceptional. Now let's talk about the vibe! Postino's nailed the indoor/outdoor feel. Plenty of windows that are open on nice days, plants galore and the decor gives you a cool like rockstar but classy feel. 5 stars doesn't feel like enough.

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1910 Wine Nest

5.0(1 review)

29.7 mi

A hidden gem of Hoke County. I'm in town to lay my mother to rest and of course I needed a little…read moresomething to take the edge off. This is a quaint little spot with a live Jazz saxophonist and a cigar lounge in the back room. Will definitely frequent this spot on future visits.

From the owner: Come for the ambiance, stay for the taste – our medley of establishments promises an unforgettable…read morenight filled with gastronomic and social indulgence.

Long Day. It's on the menu.

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Fatima R.

1 year ago

These people were racist. Came in and they sat all the minorities on one side of the restaurant and whites on the other side. I will not be coming back. read more

Dick S.

21 days ago

best pasta in town .........................................................................

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We really enjoy this restaurant. Staff is very good, and food is best in the area. Plenty of…read moreparking. We often phone in our order and it's always ready on time. You must try the tiramisu. We enjoy the vegetable pizza. Thin crust and crunchy.

Amazing Italian restaurant in what kinda feels like the middle of nowhere. Service was fantastic…read moreand the food was even better. Starters - Fried Ravioli was like a 3.5/4, but the crab dip was a 6/4 for more - absolutely delicious. Their garlic rolls were also off the starts. House salad was also decent. Mains - everyone's mains were great. I opted for the chicken Milano and was an easy 5/5, the charred chicken was awesome and the mushroom sauce was rich and creamy. My sister got the shrimp scampi and loved it - and same with my brother and his chicken fettuccine Alfredo. They also have gluten free pasta, which my mum said was good. Desserts - we split the caramel cheesecake which was ok, the chocolate lava cake which was great, and the tiramisu which was amazing. Cannot speak for their pizzas, but everything else was GREAT. Highly recommend.

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Yesterday we decided to enjoy the weather and eat al fresco on the back patio. Food was great -…read morelamb burger was perfect and spouse's salad was tasty. Issue was the poor service. Ashley just "failed" at providing the level of service needed - no follow up and thankful that other waitstaff picked up her slack. We waited and waited and nothing. Lastly - check the glasses and plates - cracked glass and chipped plates should never be acceptable.

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I was with a party of 20 during a trip here. One night we had the pleasure of a nicely appointed…read moredinner at Villaggio. It was our last dinner in town and we had our own room which was nice. After a few nights of big events one chill dinner in what felt like someone's home was welcomed. We had a prefix menu. I tried the meatballs and they were great. Had a really nice salad. Then decided for the lasagna as my main. It was cheesy meaty and flavorful. After this meal I got the best sleep of the trip to no surprise. The cocktails were good but the focus was on wine. A great Pinehurst option for dinner.

We decided to make a reservation here to 1) support a small restaurant and 2) have a nice…read moreenvironment for date night. We were running slightly late for our reservation due to traffic and they were understanding and accommodating to our 10min lateness. Our waitress Hannah was amazing! She was so good upon leaving we asked if we could have her wait our table again in the future. We had the zero proof drinks and they were heavy on the cream and soda but tasted good. The garlic oil for the bread was very tasty. The meatball appetizer was moist and tasty. The main courses of chicken parm and gnocchi with prosciutto were extremely large portions. You definitely get your money worth and they tasted great as well. Add to that the amazing service from Hannah and that is what gets 5 starts. The price of dinner was equal to the food taste, food portions and service. The only negative we have is that parking was challenging and if you pick a peak day and time like Friday or Saturday afternoon and evening you will need to set aside 15min to find parking.

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