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    Young Hearts Distilling

    3.9 (46 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Vegetable Hash & Floral Dora
    Alissa D.

    I really enjoyed coming here for brunch, the menu isn't huge but YH really took their time curating they menu to be a balance of flavors. My friends liked the avocado tartine, bloodys & mimosas! Floral Dora: 9/10 Vegetable Hash: 8.5/10 (don't be thrown by the bbq grape, it was delicious!)

    Rooftop view
    Riyona A.

    Date night review. I made reservations for this location because it had a rooftop and the weather was nice. The location is right downtown and super simple to find. We were escorted upstairs and even though the rooftop views weren't "amazing" it still made for a cool ambience. Our server was Jace (hope I spelled that correctly) and he was great! We had 3 different appetizers since they are tapas style and that was just enough. They also distill their own spirits so we decided to try vodka shots along without drinks. They were POTENT, but much appreciated lol. We can't wait to come back and try more menu items!

    Sylvia B.

    The drinks were very yummy. Enjoyed my time, but I did not have a chance to try their food so I will have to visit again soon so I can have a full experience. For more reviews follow @raleighunlocked on Instagram

    Trifecta Charcuterie Plate.
    Stacy Y.

    This is not your ho-hum meat and cheese board. Well worth the price. Everything was fresh, local and flavorful. It's a meal within itself. The service was great and can't wait to comeback, even just for the whole grain mustard!

    Butternut Squash Risotto
    Kellie D.

    Visited here for the first time last night for dinner and drinks. Our waitress (can't remember her name) was friendly and helpful with drink suggestions. They had some spooky Halloween drinks on the menu so I ordered the Surprise Sidney. Very tasty. For my entree I ordered the Butternut Squash Risotto which was delicious. Husband ordered the special -- the empanadas. He said they tasted great but thought portion size was small for $18. When it was time to leave we ordered drinks to go to carry through the new social district -- first time doing this! Pretty cool -- they put the date and time on a plastic cup and you are good to go!

    Lorraine N.

    Stumbled upon the outdoor sign on the Sunday after Christmas advertising brunch. So we climbed the step stairs like two thirsty mountain goats and sat outside on the inviting outdoor balcony space. We decided to share as much as we could the Brussels with apples and a fried egg amazing. The fried chicken with grits spectacular. Those grits would make any southerner proud. Bloody Mary's were good but could be jazzed up with some better snacks on the stick!! Theo house donut is pretty damn tasty also.

    Prosciutto - Wrapped Dates
    Lan Z.

    This is a nice casual spot to meet up with friends. They have some decent cocktails using their liquor. Among our groups, there were some definite winners but a few misses. The Agave Bacon Tartine was delicious (thick soft bread topped with bacon jam and a little bit of arugula so you feel like you're eating healthy). We also enjoyed the prosciutto wrapped dates. The Brussel Sprouts were a miss; it was very saucy which just didn't work for the dish.

    Winter greens salad with a small bite of salmon cake.
    Surelyne L.

    Came here for brunch to celebrate a special occasion. Cocktails were very good...Love that they distill and infuse their own spirits. They were really sweet to bring us complementary French toast to celebrate our occasion. The brunch menu was decent with limited selections. Really enjoyed the winter salad & salmon cakes. The entrees didn't really excite us but they were flavorful. Need to go back to try their regular menu.

    Menu
    Tiffany F.

    Mia was a great server! Me and a friend ordered a ton of food and it was all delicious! Farm to table so the menu changes frequently. The mimosas were delicious. Try the pineapple mimosa and the cranberry mimosa - you won't regret it.

    Dinner menu
    Tina G.

    We had a great dinner date night here last night. I made reservations on line which were quick & easy. We were greeted immediately by two friendly ladies and seated very quickly. The inside dining area is nice, clean and I love the exposed brick. The service was seriously amazing. We had to very nice young man who new the menu in detail. We both decided on the bacon relish burger and the potatoes w beer cheese. First the burger was awesome. 2 think Pattie's w a bacon relish and delish bun. The potatoes were seriously out of this world. I appetizer we got was the duck confet with chicken Pate on yummy bread. Nice selection of beers on tab too!! We'll be back for sure.

    Sara T.

    Great spot for drinks on the rooftop patio, everything we had was great! Definitely suggest reservations.

    Licid Dreams
    Diane B.

    Staff was very friendly, and service was very quick especially for it being a Friday night in downtown Raleigh. The restaurant atmosphere was nice, it was not too loud inside. Which is always a plus, I see myself coming back again.

    Summer salad, ceviche, mushroom lettuce wraps
    Autumn D.

    I gave a 3 because the drinks were amazing. Food was average, overpriced, and not filling. We came here for my husbands birthday with a group of 10 people yesterday. It was very pretty inside and the drinks were amazing! That's where my praise ends. We ordered the summer salad, mushroom lettuce wraps, and the ceviche. Our waiter told us the plates were really big. You can see in this picture the size of the plates but I don't think this picture does it justice. The ceviche was small (don't be fooled by the potato cracker things) and didn't taste very good. The mushroom lettuce wraps had fried mushrooms that tasted burned or maybe dirty oil? I'm not sure. We ate everything we got but the food we ordered was very average. The summer salad was our favorite but it's just a salad. Some of the other people in our party ordered the sliders, potatoes, and other heavy meat dishes. They said it was all really good but small. We ended up getting more food elsewhere later that evening because we weren't full after spending so much money on the food we ordered. I would definitely go back for drinks but I won't be back for a meal anytime soon.

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    This is a great event venue, but it is closed to the public. The food is great, and the staff is fantastic. The ambiance is beautiful.

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    Food was good, but had limited options. Not for someone with a basic food taste. Drinks were amazing!

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    Such a cool place with great drinks! The elderberry mule was delicious as well as all of the sandwiches!

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    The cocktails and food at YH were incredible. The ambiance is awesome and the staff were so nice! We will definitely be back!

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    This is a whiskey lover's dream and one of Raleigh's most unique drinking destinations. It's quite…read moreliterally underground as it's in a basement. With little signage the space feels like a natural speakeasy. It's unpolished enough to feel a little sleazy, yet polished enough to never feel dirty. In other words, it has character, and plenty of it. The bartenders were fantastic: knowledgeable, talented, and happy to chat about the spirits behind the bar. Whether you're a serious whiskey enthusiast or just looking for a well-made cocktail, you're in good hands. Being open later than most Raleigh bars makes Foundation one of the city's go-to late-night options, but that shouldn't overshadow what it really is........a great bar at any hour. The atmosphere, the drinks, and the people behind the bar make this a place worth seeking out whether it's your first stop of the evening or your last.

    Foundation Bar offers a uniquely cool vibe, tucked away in a basement location that makes it easy…read moreto miss if you aren't looking for it. The interior features rotating art hung on the walls--which adds a great aesthetic and is even available for purchase if you fall in love with a piece. The drink menu is impressively extensive, and the bartenders certainly don't skimp on the pours; if you aren't a frequent drinker, one strong cocktail will definitely be plenty. The staff is consistently polite and welcoming, and the overall atmosphere makes for a solid night out. The only notable drawbacks are the lack of a food menu, not even offering small bites, and a noticeable smoke odor inside that might bother non-smokers. Still, it's a great spot for drinks and atmosphere.

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    I stopped by Boxcar with a few friends on a Monday and we had a great time! There was hardly…read moreanybody else in there, so we were able to play any of the games we wanted easily. On Mondays their drink special is $5 for any draft, what a steal! We all enjoyed a drink and a few games. I love the decor and vibes in Boxcar, the artwork is really punk and cool looking. My favorite game, The Lucky Duck, was broken (the claw wouldn't extend far enough to reach any ducks). I reported this to a staff member and she let me pick out any 2 ducks I wanted! The Pokemon pinball was fun too, I love the variety of pinball machines.

    We came here for the first time last Sunday afternoon. It was a very cool spot and a great value!…read more The arcade is pretty big, with a wide variety of games. Tokens are reasonably priced and older style arcade games only take 1- the more interactive or multi player games (think air hockey, basketball, dance dance etc) take 4. They have free popcorn, daily drink specials, and drinks were very reasonably priced. Despite being fairly busy, service at the bar was friendly and fast- I was impressed! Not much else for food here from what I can tell, so don't plan on having your meal here. I brought two teenage boys and we hung out for almost 2 hours- I think I spent about 40 bucks including tokens and a couple of drinks for myself. I really liked the street art vibe, especially all of the murals and the Instagram wall. They've done a great job with ambiance! The outdoor patio adds a lot of additional chill space. When we were there they didn't have a band playing, but I think they do often. I almost want to give it 5 stars, but several of the games were not working properly and ate our tokens. That say you can grab someone to fix them, but nobody appeared available, and I wouldn't have wanted to bother them multiple times anyhow... Would be great if they were proactively checking and fixing them. More snacks would be great too! Other than that it was a really great experience, I would definitely go back.

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    Whiskey Kitchen is a solid spot for great food and cocktails…read more If you are a whiskey drinker then you definitely want to check this place out. They have a huge selection of whiskey! Not a whiskey drinker, they have other cocktails and beer as well. For food, my to-go is the Lamb Burger or the Fried Chicken Sandwich. Both are a hit! Not a lot of places serve Lamb Burger in the area and this is one of my favorites! Whiskey Kitchen doesn't disappoint! Highly recommend!

    My boyfriend and I dined here for a date night and I had really hoped for better. The first thing I…read morenoticed upon arriving was how dead it was, especially considering we went on a Friday night at 6:30PM. My boyfriend is a huge whiskey drinker and had been wanting to visit here for a while. He had heard that the best Old Fashioned were here (he said that it was not that great), and while they did have bougie cocktails, I settled for a margarita. Our server was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere and decor were great! I am a plant person, so I loved seeing all of the plants. I love the open concept and exposed ceiling. But the food......was displeasing and unappetizing. I ordered the lamp burger, and while I ordered it as well done, I did not know that it would be presented overcooked with a charred outside. If you know lamb, this caused the meat to be extremely dry. The burger itself was very bland and lacked much flavor. My boyfriend ordered the Fireman's Chicken and by the looks of it when it came out, someone should have called the fire department while it was cooking! It was so burnt it was black. The only flavor present was charred meat and it was the most dried out chicken we have ever had (unfortunately I tried it). The collard greens were bitter with little flavor and the black-eyed peas still had crunch to where they weren't cooked all the way. To say all this, to have a $100 bill was HIGHLY unappreciated as it was one of the worst meals we have had in a LONG time. I definitely could see why they were not busy. The food was cooked terrible. And I will note that it isn't that I am picky, the couple next to us barely ate their meal and looked just as dissatisfied as we were. We would NOT recommend!

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    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.

    Cantonese cuisine is well-executed at this restaurant…read more My husband and I ordered the curry chicken baos, tofu skin cold noodles, and Generals Tso chicken. The curry chicken baos were my husband's favorite. They were soft and bouncy baos filled with a spiced curry. I enjoyed the bouncy cold noodles as a palate cleanser between my favorite dish, General Tso's chicken. It was a delicate batter with juicy, flavorful dark meat chicken. I also ordered a pot of jasmine tea, which elevated the overall dining experience. The restaurant is beautiful with lots of natural light. Though I do think service could use some help. Our server was not very attentive. Our experience was extended not due to food wait, but for the time the server would continue to move service along with taking orders, and expediting the check.

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    What a fabulous dessert shop! Perfect place to grab an after dinner cocktail and dessert and…read moreconveniently located near St Roch Oyster Bar which is where we had dinner. Service was top notch with friendly folks greeting you the moment you enter the doors. Our bartender was so sweet and so welcoming. Had me a $10 Paloma cocktail that was just right and went to town on dessert. Everything was just delicious. Fresh made whip cream, perfectly balanced sweetness with the desserts and cute atmosphere. Loved my first time here and it won't be my last!

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