I found my new favorite restaurant! Village Tavern is fairly new still, so I suggest making reservations as they can get quite busy, especially during the nice warm days. I ordered the salmon dish wish came with the best couscous I ever had, and green beans and a chocolate peanut butter pie. 10/10 highly recommend. read more

Village Tavern - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Experience here was just average. Our server forgot my unsweetened tea completely; she was very friendly but was rather inattentive. The atmosphere is nice to look at but extremely loud. The spring rolls came out cold, they weren't very good. The Thai salad I ordered was average. Overall, very average experience. For the cost and the lack of good service, not sure I'd eat here again. read more

Village Tavern - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We had a wonderful time celebrating my son's birthday here. The restaurant had a lovely old world charm with stunning oak wood detailing in the bar and the dining room. ​The food was very good. We had to ask for the bread, but it came out fresh and warm. The calamari had a great kick of spice, and my grilled meatloaf was perfect,crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and paired with delicious, creamy mashed potatoes. The caramel gelato was the perfect finish. ​Service was a bit slow on drinks, but our server was polite and very knowledgeable about the menu. I'll definitely return next time I visit Raleigh! read more

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SO GOOD!!! this place is great. My parents, sister and I came here for dinner and had an excellent meal! Our waiter was so kind and friendly. She wishing her the best as she is getting ready to go on a one way trip to South America (I believe)! She gave us some great recommendations and was very accommodating for any substitutions we wanted to make. We didn't have a reservation and ended up putting out name down and waiting about 45 minutes. It was a Saturday night, so shocked we didn't have to wait longer! I would highly recommend making a reservation to avoid having to wait. We ate on the outside patio which is beautiful! We said first available, but would've chosen the patio anyways! It is on the pricey side, but worth it in my opinion. All 4 of us loved our meals and will absolutely be coming back! read more

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They were out of calamari at 7:45?on Friday night. The cauliflower and Brussel Sprouts. Food came out really fast. Our server was nice and knowledgeable. My husband really liked the Tavern burger and fries. The floor around the bar was somewhat unkept. Multiple forks and food on the floor which was a turnoff but otherwise good experience. Outdoor seating was great as well. read more

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Amazing service. We were seated right away. Server "Alex" was very attentive. Plenty of drink options available. Very casual ambiance. A great spot for groups and couples. My wagyu steak was perfectly cooked. A perfect dinner spot if ever in Raleigh. read more

Village Tavern - Spirits - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

All the food was delicious! Had a tune tartare appetizer and a ahi tuna salad for dinner which I highly recommend. Our server, Nate, was great! He had a lot of tables but was always checking in on us and gave us great recs. Menu is customizable which is nice. Clean restaurant! May need a reservation! It was quite busy on a Sunday evening. They do also give complimentary birthday desserts! read more

Village Tavern - Ahi Tuna salad - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This restaurant is in a fantastic location in North Hills and delivers a welcoming experience from the moment you walk in. As someone visiting from out of state, I really appreciated the friendly atmosphere and attentive staff. I chose to sit at the bar for both drinks and my meal, and each bartender was helpful and consistently checked in to make sure everything was going well. The 8oz filet was solid--tender and juicy with a light smokiness and just the right amount of char. The sides stood out as well, with delicious garlic mashed potatoes and well-prepared green beans. They also offer a nice drink selection to complement the meal. With both indoor and outdoor seating available, it's an easy spot to enjoy a relaxed meal in a great part of town. read more

Village Tavern - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here for dinner with family, we had a great time! The inside is huge- plenty of seating with a nice atmosphere. Our server was very nice as well. For appetizers we had the crab dip, nachos, and calamari, all of which are delicious. For our mains, we had the black pepper and honey pizzas (one of our favorites, yum), the grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries (the sandwich and fries are delish!!) and the steak tacos (bad- steak was cold and way over cooked). Everyone enjoyed their food except for the steak tacos, they were not tasty. Everything else was great. For dessert you have to get the chocolate torte- it was amazing!! 10/10. We will be back to try more! read more

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The food was kinda average? It was SO crowded even at 9:30pm so I had high expectations. But it felt like glorified Cheesecake Factory. The vibes were spectacular like it would a perfect place for big group dinner and our waitress Ryan was SOO GOOD - I just wish the food was SLIGHTLY better. Still good food!! Just nothing crazy. read more

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Village Tavern was easy to find and free parking is plentiful. We received a warm welcome for a 1pm reservation. The service here is impeccable. I enjoyed the three amigos margarita, the Korean cauliflower and a Greek salad with salmon. The salmon was a perfect medium well, as I requested and it had the best balance of texture and flavor. The Greek salad paired well with the salmon which was so aromatic, herby and delicious. I tasted the food network featured hot crab dip and that was really good. The restaurant played nice R&B music that I enjoyed. Our waiter was pheasant and attentive. I do feel the pace can be slowed down a bit but I do understand the restaurant was super busy for a holiday Monday. read more

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Stopped for dinner and had a excellent time. Food was all freshly made and drinks were delicious. Onion dip is a must try! Seemed like I was a little under dressed for the place. Service was wonderful, our waitress was very knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Village Tavern - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This spot is popping for Brunch! Every single plate was deliciously made. Same goes for the cocktails, refreshing. Staff were attentive and timely. Our particular server was polite and helpful. The space was nicely put together and busy during brunch time. read more

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Mid experience at village tavern I usually get the burger but I went off script and got the chicken sandwich and safe to say I won't be doing that again! Also the server was not attentive didn't refill our waters and didn't come check if we wanted more drinks. Overall I know just to stick to the usual for this place. read more

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This was my second attempt at coming in without a reservation. No tables but I was able to snatch a seat at the bar. It was a Thursday evening probably about an hour before closing, it was lively and chatty in all directions, a good mix of people with a 30+ crowd. It took a little while before order was taken, so be prepared to wait some. The crab cake was good, I wish it would have been cooked a little longer but it had a good amount of real crab meat. The Korean cauliflower was just okay. It had a nice crispness to it but the sauce tasted like it was from a sweet and sour jar. read more

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We were seated fairly quickly without reservations. Food was okay. I've always like the Greensboro location better. read more

Village Tavern - Huevos Rancheros - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

One of our go to spots. Have had meatloaf, burgers, tar- tar, salads, egg benedict, cauliflour bites, etc. And everything has always been A+. Crowd is always good. Staff is friendly. Wish they had HH or weekly specials. Porch is nice and so is the inside dining. We love it here. read more

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The restaurant is in a really good location. They estimated a 30 minute wait and it was exactly 30 minutes. The server took awhile to get to the table for the first time and then came by and said she will be back and needed to go put things down. She took the drink order but didn't ask for apps. So had to wait for her to come back. The calamari was amazing, wish it had less jalapeño and more calamari. The burger was eh, I wouldn't order again. Overall the experience was fine. read more

Village Tavern - Calamari - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Just sat at the bar. Can't speak to food but drunks are great and very generously pours for wine

First time here and it was amazing! The environment was very warm and welcoming as soon as we stepped in. The hostess was very polite and even moved up our reservation because he has arrived ~45 minutes early. Our server Ronnie was very nice and explained the menu to us since it was our first time here. We got sat right next to the kitchen and it was really neat to be able to see them prepare all the food. Speaking of food, the she crab soup is absolutely amazing. The Grouper Hemingway, absolutely amazing. I have nothing to complain about with this experience. The bill was a bit pricey but just expect that going into a restaurant of this caliber. Would be great for a special occasion such as a birthday. Cannot wait to come back!!! read more

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Pleasantly surprised with this unplanned stop. We did not have reservations so it was a long wait. I recommend making them. I loved the relaxed, cozy feel. I was a little hesitant to sit outside, because of the cold weather, but it was not a problem at all. The covered patio has heaters all around. Our server was amazing. I ordered the nachos to start. It's a very generous portion. My friend ordered a burger and I had the special, salmon. He thought it was perfect. I also ordered a margarita. The restaurant also has a very nice bar area. I absolutely loved the outside patio area. read more

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Mixed reviews in our group of six. The Firecracker Shrimp tacos were excellent, Short Ribs very good, Bacon cheddar chicken sandwich very good but two other dishes were greasy according to our group. Server was attentive, dining area was very loud. Nice selection of wine and beer. read more

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I had always loved village tavern back in Winston -Salem. I don't particularly cared for the in Greensboro. But since I heard they opened in Raleigh - I can't wait to try it. Finally was making it on Friday. I made reservation the week before because I noticed no spots open on fridays if you book the day before. All the dishes were great. Crab dip - yummy and cheesy. Calamari- seasoning is a bit heavy but I like the light battering which still preserve the freshness Mountain trout was good. It has always been my hubby's fav. Fish taco was good as well.will definitely had to come back and try something new. read more

Village Tavern - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Came here for lunch on a weekday and was very surprised to find I really enjoyed the entire experience. I wasn't expecting more than a basic burger and fries and ended up with some of the most delicious sweet potato fries I've ever had that were not chewy and well seasoned. The bacon jam burger was awesome and cook cooked quite well and exactly as I ordered it. Our waitress who I believe his name was Emma did a wonderful job making sure that we got our food quickly and also got water refills as we needed them and the check quickly as well. Overall, the ambience was a very clean, trendy, but not hipster. The bathrooms were also quite clean and very posh and trendy. I think my only complaint was that for a burger and fries it was about $18 not including any tips or taxes so a bit expensive but it was delicious and I probably would go back with my boyfriend for him to try the bacon jam burger!! read more

Village Tavern - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I came here after a work event with some colleagues. I got the fried cauliflower & the butter cake which were both delicious & reasonably priced! It was a popping place even past dinner time. But they sat us within 10 minutes. read more

Heres the $44 Chilean Sea Bass! I know that this comes in a small size but this is quite literally just a lump. It is quite literally maybe the length of my finger. Ridiculous. Me and my family have been going to the Winston location since I was a young child and we were thrilled when they announced a Raleigh location but they have continuously failed in comparison to the Winston location. Disappointing read more

Village Tavern - Chilean Sea Bass - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

I have normally loved the Village Tavern. Today I had a work lunch there and got pretty severe food poisoning. I'm certain it was from here because I had not eaten anything else yet today, and I was immediately sick following the meal. I had ordered the shrimp and grits. I called Village Tavern three times just to notify them that there was possibly a bad batch of something. I was giving them the benefit of the doubt because I normally enjoy it there. However, I sat on hold for more than 20 minutes on two different phone calls, was told I should expect a call back, and then never did. I'm disappointed with the lack of urgency or concern. I understand a restaurant is busy but I would think they would consider this to be a somewhat high priority. I'm STILL sick this evening and it ruined the rest of my workday and am missing a family event. I don't know if I'll be back for a while. I'm oddly enough more frustrated with the service than the actual food poisoning at this point. read more

Love this place. Great area for shopping also. So, they have a large bar with many drink options. You can usually find a seat at the bar. Great menu. Go here people read more

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Our group had reservations and we were seated immediately upon checkin. The restaurant can not accommodate groups bigger then 7 so we had to split into separate groups. It was fine. The service from our waiter was decent, we did have to ask for silverware and more water glasses a few times, but he finally got it together. The food was tasty and seasoned very well. The highlight was the desserts we smashed. This is a nice place for small groups, couples and families to dine. They have plenty of parking read more

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Oversized Menu Hitting Everyone's Taste Buds with Subpar Execution Restaurant Review - Village Tavern, Raleigh NC Located in the growing and developing North Hills-Raleigh area, this indoor/outdoor mid-scale restaurant serves a broad range of foods across all major cuisines, aiming to satisfy all taste buds, making it perfect for families, kids, friends, business partners, couples and groups. The outdoor space, with a beautifully designed lawn area, makes this a cozy place to eat even when it's outside! __ Both times I visited this restaurant for lunch, the service was on point; the wait staff was knowledgeable about the menu and offered guidance on different dishes that aligned with the flavor profile and taste preferences of the table. __ The fundamental issue with this restaurant is the menu. You can't create great dishes when you have 68 options on the menu. Sure, you can make sure everyone has something to eat, but serving a bunch of subpar dishes rather than executing a smaller menu well lowers the restaurant's standards, which falls short in an area rich with great restaurants. __ Tuna Tartare #1 -- sushi-grade ahi tuna with spicy soy, avocado, cucumbers, and crispy wontons. While this dish seemed to have the right components to make it an excellent dish, the execution fell short. For starters, the presentation was off. It turned into a leaning tower of Tuna rather than a well-structured one. While the layers seemed separated, the excessive use of avocado and the sauce-to-fish ratio made the dish seem a bit wet and saucy, detracting from the Tuna. Ultimately, the fish seemed fresh and tasted OK, but the dish's composition made it underwhelming. __ The Bacon-Wrapped Scallops (unfortunately not pictured in my review) were a bit of perfection! Sea scallops, applewood-smoked Bacon, and teriyaki glazed. The scallops were cooked perfectly - tender, buttery, with a well-created sear. The mix of the Bacon and teriyaki created the perfect complement to the scallops, with a smoky, savory flavor, and the sweetness blended perfectly with the fresh flavors of the scallops __ French Onion Soup was another star of my meals. It is VERY rare to find a restaurant that knows how to create the perfect traditional French onion soup. Most chefs use a heavier beef broth when creating French onion soup, which takes away from the true flavors of the onions. This restaurant used a clear broth, which truly let the onions be the star of the show. Every spoonful of soup had a heavy concentration of onions, creating the perfect flavors in every bite. __ The grilled chicken spinach salad with Bacon, tomatoes, apples, cranberries, candied pecans, sliced egg, Blue cheese and poppy seed dressing. I truly loved the flavor profile of this dish. Each ingredient brought a very specific compliment to the grilled chicken protein, including spinach adding earthiness, Bacon adding smokiness and saltiness, the sweetness of apples and cranberries, a creamy contrast from the sliced egg, the acidity of the tomatoes, and the sweet richness of the candied pecans. Every bite really delivered the perfect flavor profile, turning a simple salad into a true entrée. The only complaint was the overuse of the candied pecans, which sometimes overpowered the other flavors __ The most disappointing dish was the Certified Angus Beef® meatloaf with Madeira-Cremini Mushroom Sauce, mashed potatoes, and green beans was truly disappointing. First, the presentation was OK; however, the picture online showed two pieces of meatloaf, rather than one. The meatloaf itself was over-compacted, which is where the cook presses and packs the meatloaf too tightly into a pan, causing the protein to compress and resulting in a dense, rubbery texture. It was also overmixed, resulting in a springy, tight consistency. The mushroom sauce added richness and flavor, but it didn't compensate for the meat's flawed execution. The mashed potatoes were seasoned perfectly, but were a bit firm and dry, and the green beans lacked any seasoning or flavor. The entrée was truly a disappointment, leaving you missing the moist, flavorful home-cooked meatloaf mom made for you when you were a kid. __ Overall, I wouldn't call this restaurant anything special. I would say that if you are looking for a more reasonably priced restaurant with a huge menu that can meet everyone's meal choices, it can definitely serve you well. However, it definitely isn't an elevated culinary experience, lacking the care a chef would take with a smaller menu. read more

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Brunch plate - Tavern Omelette. The Hash browns, which covered half the plate, were BOILED potatoes that had a sickly GREY color. The omelet was scorched. The blueberry muffin AND the whipped honey butter were not even served, though the menu states these are included. Yes, asked waiter for hash browns, he stated that the GREY BOILED POTATOES were their version of hash browns. He did ask if I'd like something else, like fruit, do I asked for fruit. The fruit arrived and he quickly left. I had to stop him and ask where was the muffin and honey butter. He brought out a muffin, no butter. I asked about the honey butter and he brought that. What an awful dining experience. Terrible food presentation. Had to ask waiter 3 times to return with missing items. The scorched omelette I didn't even have time to ask about. it was just okay-- barely any bacon, just a few crumbles. I had been for lunch on a previous day and had a fairly good experience. I had ordered the crab cake appetizer/small plate. The crab cake contained a lot of mayonnaise and was very wet inside. A bit unappealing, and my initial reaction was to return it, but I tried it and it was okay. The waitress was very good about asking them to not put miso on my salad. She brought out oil and vinegar for my salad. The atmosphere is upscale casual. They have a lot of work to do with food preparation. Perhaps the HUGE menu needs to be pared down by at least 50% so chefs can concentrate on preparing the items well. read more

Delicious! The she crab soup was amazing!!! The short rib was pretty good too and I appreciate being able to swap out my side for something other than carrots. My partner had the grouper linguini and that was great as well! Service and ambiance was okay, but the kitchen window is awesome. I have full confidence everything leaving the kitchen is so fresh. Overall, a lovely experience! read more

Village Tavern - Short rib - New American Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

We went out for dinner and it was all so good we had ahi tuna cauliflower and French onion soup for starters Then fish and chips fish and ahi tuna salad. All was delicious. Service was excellent and drinks were delicious. Ambience was great. 5 stars read more

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I've been here multiple times now and I can't say enough good things about it!! The food is always good and the last time I went my server Brown was phenomenal!!!! I've come for date night and girls night and have enjoyed myself! The Mac and cheese is my personal favorite. read more

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This was our second time heading to the village Tavern. First time we got there around 5:30. The wait was over an hour so we decided to come back with a reservation. Inside was nicely decorated and elegant. Our waitress was amazing and very attentive. Both of our entrées came out and were Really good. I would've liked a little more seasoning on the rice peel off. My husband really liked his bacon jam burger. read more

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Very extensive menu. Salads looked amazing. I ordered fried oyster appetizer which was good and onion soup which was ok. I thought it was a little salty. My friend ordered the she crab soup which had a lot of crab and was like a bisque. It was really good. Very pretty on the inside - looks like an atrium. read more

It's fine. I will say a high price for mid food. I am hoping it was just an off day but we had to send back or ask for hot food 3 out of 4 meals. Expected a high quality experience... really sad. May or may not go back. Not a pick for me. read more

My friend has been raving about this spot so we came here for lunch/brunch today, and you can add me to the list of fans. We came right at 11am just the two of us with a reservation so no wait. (Can't say the same for everyone who arrived after us, so take note - a reservation is encouraged.) We were seated on the patio and it was just perfect for the weather and the relaxed brunch vibe we wanted. I started off with the espresso chiller because I still needed some coffee to wake up. I got the shrimp and grits, which were delicious. And I finished it off with the champagne sangria. Total was $59 (plus tax and tip). A reasonable price for the quality of food, drink, service, and ambiance you get here. Definitely recommend to everyone and I will be back. read more

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Two of us came for a Saturday mid-afternoon lunch/early dinner around 3:15. We were told there was a 20-30 min wait. But when we inquired, were told the bar was first come-first serve, so in we went and plopped down on some of the most comfortable bar stools of all time. Off to a great start! Were given ice water right away as well. Also appreciated. Then we sat for quite a long time, while staff was chaotically everywhere. For instance, a Gal appeared before us, not to take our order, but to complain about having to do olives and then proceeded to grab a rag and wipe and wipe and wipe her vest. Then threw the rag down and stomped away. And she wasn't the only one who seemed unhappy. Finally, our order was taken. We asked for the Spring Rolls to start, with the lunch Shrimp Hemingway for my Entree, Pimiento Cheese Burger for Husband. Wine for me and an Oak Manhattan for him. Drinks were fairly quick after finally ordering them. Husband did note his drink was not garnished like the pic on the menu. We then waited awhile for our food. Finally a Gal appeared behind us with our Entrees. When I said, "oh, we haven't gotten our appetizer yet", she said, "that's coming", and then it was there. Which was a real shame because Spring Rolls don't go with Shrimp Hemingway or the Burger. Spring Rolls were a bit mushy and oily, but loved that they came with three dipping sauces. Also loved the salad with miso dressing that came with it. My shrimp/angel hair pasta was good, nothing thrilling. Took a lot of it home and doctored it up with extra seasoning and more spinach. Husband took a bite of his burger, and got a to-go box for it, because something really bothered him about it. Something too sweet that he wasn't expecting. Later when he ate it leftover discovered their bacon is what is sweet! No warning. Just says on the menu that it's "their signature bacon". He did very much like their fries. The whole time we were eating, it continued to be a chaotic staff experience. They seemed to have tons of folks working, but it just felt incredibly unorganized. I will say at one point a Bartender did apologize to us that the entrees and appetizer were at the same time, and did keep our waters replenished. Overall though, we couldn't help but feel we could have spent that $100 much better elsewhere. read more

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My friend's son chose Village Tavern for our lunch date, and we're glad he did! They originally wanted to meet at 1:00 PM, but the only reservation available was for 1:30 PM. I called ahead to ask if we could arrive a bit early, and the person on the phone assured me it wouldn't be a problem. When we arrived, the restaurant was busy as usual, and we ended up waiting about 15 minutes before being seated at 1:15 PM. Our server, Carly, was kind, attentive, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Since we had already looked at the menu beforehand, we had a good idea of what we wanted to order. She took our drink and food orders promptly. The food took a little while to come out, but everything tasted great. The only downside was that my dish arrived at room temperature, I would've preferred it a bit hotter. Overall, the restaurant was clean, well-maintained, and had a welcoming atmosphere. Carly provided excellent service, and we're definitely looking forward to returning soon! read more