Despite driving by this place often, I have somehow never stopped in. That all changed when my…read morefriends and I grabbed some pretzels at Crofton's and had girl lunch at Riparians. Riparian is a uniquely decorated bottle shop. It also has plants, ice cream, and wares. It is super cute and very chill. They allowed us to munch on our pretzels and we grabbed a bottle of champagne to share. The employee was helpful and engaging. I would definitely come back here to enjoy another pretzel and bottle of champagne.

A retail store, bar, and community space…read more This unique, yet somewhat isolated watering hole is a real neighborhood gem. What feels like something of an old service station or retail spot has been transformed into an open and bright, yet comfortable place to sip and sit. Beer wine and everything fine can be found here, including some very friendly folks. Sit inside or outside on the secluded patio, maybe take in a game of corn hole or two. Either way it's an enjoyable stay. Cheers!

My friend and I came here on a weekday when she was visiting from out of town. It was very empty…read morefor that reason, so we were able to be served right away. They have a great selection of beers if you're a craft beer person. I used to come here frequently in the past and not much has changed (in a good way). It's a good easy going spot where you can have a few beers with friends. They have a nice outdoor patio area as well so it's a good one to check out when the weather is nice! They have taps, a stocked fridge, and a large bottle / can selection to choose from. It's also a good place to stop in if you're looking for a case to take home or to a party, for example.

Great beer selection for challenging to find beers from out of state. Staff is great &…read moreknowledgeable. And Monday discounts are a bonus!

Our experience at Wolfe & Porter was interesting to say the least with the second round of drinks…read morethat we ordered and a bartender change but the issue was addressed after the fact by Management. I was not a fan of the beer selection but the cocktails were tasty. We tried the Broken Dream, Wolfe of Morgan St., Last Word and Captains Daughter. Check out their social media pages and/or website for events. Cheers!

Quaint little cocktail bar in an area of West Raleigh I don't frequent much! It can be easy to miss…read moreif you aren't keeping an eye out. We came here for their Christmas pop-up; 8 cocktails for the Christmas menu, not including their wine options. They were all delicious! I recommend the Polar Pear :) The bartender was friendly, and made sure to serve everyone to the best of his ability. Not overly crowded which was nice. Proper ambient lighting as well.

Wow, what a fun taproom in the heart of downtown Raleigh! When you arrive at the Burial beer…read moretaproom there is parking available in the lot behind the transfer food hall or on the street. To enter you can either walk through the entrance on East Davie street or enter from the back which is in the middle of the transfer food hall. Walking in the taproom feels like you've walked into a dark, artistic underworld, blended with a relaxed atmosphere. To order you'll proceed to the bar and place your order and then grab an open seat. I ordered the judged become the judgmental double ipa. The beer was perfectly balanced and not too hoppy. I highly recommend stopping by this taproom if you are in the area.

Overpriced and snobby. And dead most of the time. Lots of art on the walls but most of it doesn't…read morevibe with the Burial theme and metal beer names, must be only art of close friends/family of the owners, local dark surrealists with art that's actually thematically metal/horror vibes just get a "that's weird" and ignored. So the owners are normies larping.

Stopped by for a quick app & drink after a work trip. Good food and service. Restaurant was really…read moreunique. I'd go back!

Came here for dinner recently and enjoyed myself…read more Service was solid throughout my meal. The beer selection was pretty darn good, with a lot of Belgian options (yay). I grabbed the Big Dipper roast beef sandwich for my entree and it was prepared quickly and was very tasty! Everything was priced reasonably well. Not sure what else to add, but if you're into drinking beer and eating decent bar food, I think Flying Saucer will hit the mark.

Brewery Bhavana was the first dinner spot I tried in downtown Raleigh after moving here and let me…read morejust say it was a truly tasty experience. I brought a friend who came into town and we were craving dim sum. The ambience was relaxing, the food was stellar, and my friend and I had an amazing time. Our waiter was very helpful in guiding us through the menu (because I was wayyy too indecisive) and even took our picture at the end of the night.

Highly recommend making a reservation! Our reservation was at 9pm on a Saturday night and the…read moreentire restaurant was PACKED! I was really surprised that even at that hour the whole restaurant was busy. The interior was stunning!! I loved the lighting fixtures and drappy curtains. I would say that I didn't like that they dimmed the lights sooo low that I could barely see my food or my friend across the table. There's mood lighting and then there's "I can't see lighting" and it was definitely the latter, which I didn't care for. The food was absolutely amazing!!!! 10 out of 10, the staff was also incredible! Can't wait to come back for more! My favorite was the Pork & Chive Shumai (dumplings with caviar) it was my first time trying caviar and I loved it. I didn't like the seafood dumplings as much as I expected. They were really good. I just loved the pork ones more. The beef and crab rice was also EXCELLENT!!!! Well worth the price. Beautiful place.

My husband and I came here for brunch when we were first visiting Raleigh house-hunting. We decided…read moreto revisit for Mother's Day brunch this year. We showed up early with our 1.5 year old daughter and they were able to seat us immediately. The area felt spacious, although that could be due to the fact that it wasn't super packed inside. I ordered the short rib benedict, my husband got the chicken & waffle sandwich, and we ordered my daughter a side of the mac & cheese. What a delicious meal! The short rib was tender and flavorful, and sat on top of a biscuit (what's not to love here?!) - horseradish hollandaise was the perfect touch as the horseradish pairs nicely with the beef. The chicken & waffle sandwich was the best guilty pleasure! Waffle crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside, chicken breaded and fried with a nice crunch, and a nice hot honey syrup to go alongside -- wish this had a little more heat. To our surprise, the mac & cheese side was a highlight too! It's hard to get a good mac n cheese, but this had such a rich, white cheese, slight funk flavor - delicious. Brunch at Parkside is delicious. Looking forward to trying dinner here soon.

Finally stopped by Parkside Restaurant in downtown Raleigh after passing by this place several…read moretimes. When you arrive there is parking available on the street or in a nearby lot. Walking in the restaurant feels inviting, cozy, and distinctly neighborhood oriented. This is actually the longest running neon restaurant sign in North Carolina. To be seated you'll check in with the host and then be shown to your table. For drinks I ordered the Pineapple Press (citrus vodka infused with fresh pineapple, shaken hard and served up) and the Cuba Cola (black cherry rum, vanilla simple syrup, branded cherry & cola) cocktails. I really enjoyed the Cuba Cola which was very good and a tasted just like a coke. My partner ordered a mango cart on tap and the Blackberry Gin Fizz (Bombay Sapphire, lime juice, blackberries, aquafaba). She enjoyed both drinks which the gin fizz being more on the sour side. For entrees I ordered the Prime Rib Burger (prime rib patty, arugula, caramelized onion, brie cheese, bacon jam, brioche bun) with tater tots on the side and my partner ordered the Short Rib Melt (braised short rib, cheddar cheese, provolone cheese, caramelized onion, sourdough). Overall both dishes were a bit disappointing. The tater tots were cold and the burger was well done even though I requested medium for the temp. My partners short rib melt was okay but on the dry side and really needed some type of au jus to dit it in. The Mac & cheese she had on the side was also gritty and wasn't very tasty. Overall the drinks were great but the food was a miss. Not sure I'll return but overall the experience was okay.

Stopped in while visiting from Houston. Didn't get to enjoy the brews due to work hours. However…read moreeverything else I tried was tasty. We started off with a flight of grandmas eggs which allows you to choose three different ones. My personal favorite was the Buffalo chicken which makes me want that was an appetizer next time I'm in town. The chimcherri one was okay. And not fully sure the other but it was decent. I had the Bad Henny with potato salad. Everything was tasty. My only complaint would be the bread kept sliding off. But that potato was one my favorites ever. So tasty. The rootbeer which they make was a great nonalcoholic taste. Overall seemed like a chill spot with good services. Very friendly folks. Nice spot inside and out. I look forward to trying a pizza next.

We ended up here on a trivia night. The crowd there seemed like regulars. Food offerings were…read moreprimarily bar food. If you're looking for somewhere to have lunch or dinner, I would choose somewhere else. This is more geared toward having casual drinks and sharing appetizers.

Went around 10pm on Friday and was able to find a standing table. But I can see how it gets…read morecrowded. Fast bar service, not hard to get a drink. Pretty loud in there. Cool space, it's dark so may make you sleepy but it is a good after dinner cocktail vibe. Mojito was very good. Jungle Bird not may favorite drink.

Come exactly at 10:30pm and catch the band on their second wind. Beautiful, warm, dim date night…read morespot. Get the blueberry sage ranch watch, it's perfect!

I came here to experience a night out on the town all the way from Brooklyn, NY. I didn't realize…read moreuntil after when I looked on the business page that it had Brooklyn decor. Since I visited the day after Christmas there was still holiday decor up. The did play a small selection of NY based music which I did appreciate which music from other regions which I also enjoyed. What I didn't enjoy too much was my drink. I was trying to order a drink fro the festive list but one of the ingredients weren't available so I decided to just get a vodka and cranberry which tasted a little watered down. I'll probably try a second visit when come back in town.

Came here for the Christmas decorations and loved it! The service was great, the spiked hot…read morechocolates were delightful , the decorations are so creative (night before Christmas themed!) and we enjoyed the karaoke.