You must come here to eat. We had a phenomenal experience tonight. The food and drinks were amazing and the service was even better. We’ve been here many times and our server tonight, Caleb, was the best server we’ve had at Death and Taxes. Actually Caleb was the best server we’ve ever experienced in our lives! Thank you Death and Taxes and thank you Caleb!
Dmitry Timofeev
My only complaint is the lack of CC surcharge fee (3%) being advertised, until you get a check at which point no one normally will have the sum of cash to pay the bill, forcing you to use CC.
Rob
Phenomenal dining experience. I’ve eaten here twice. Both times the food and service were amazing.
Divyam Goel
Death and Taxes is a great spot for a 4th or 5th date (or first, if you’re a big baller), or celebrating any occasion. The food is good to great, and service is really excellent! I tend to only leave 5 star reviews if this combination is met, and they definitely delivered.
We are vegetarian, and it is pretty hard to introduce us to new ways to eat vegetables. So, the beet appetizer was a pleasant surprise as we hadn’t really had such a flavor profile before. The tomato appetizer was also good. We shared the vegetarian pasta afterwards, which was citrusy and good, although could have used more umami notes. The carrot side was also good, and family style sharing is definitely possible (or even encouraged?) here. All the dessert options and drinks are delicious.
Our waitress was awesome, in line with other reviews. Shocked to hear it was only her second day on the job! Upon hearing about the reasons for our celebration that evening, she kindly brought out a little pour of something special on the house. But regardless of that gesture the attention and excitement she has for the food and our dining was impressive.
Since I was a bit confused about dress code before going, I can now suggest this spot fits squarely into the category I call “if your shirt has at least two buttons, you’re good.”
kierstin montgomery
Everything was absolutely amazing. The salad and Brussels were divine- I know salad is a weird recommendation but it was delish! The baked Alaska was also the best way to finish the meal.
Caleb was absolutely outstanding- he had great energy and brought such good vibes to our experience!
Thank you 😊
Alex M
The bread and pasta is fresh and delicious. The wood grilled oysters with clarified butter are delicious as they are unique. The cocktails are quite complex in their ingredients (especially one particular whiskey drink that includes mezcal and amaro combined) and there is a good local beer selection. I had the Boone County Honey Ale with my braised duck rye pasta.
Sukhbir Gill
Amazing Birthday Celebration
I celebrated my birthday at Death & Taxes in December 2024 with family and friends, and the whole experience was incredible. Everyone in our group had a great time. The Second Rodeo cocktail was a standout—perfectly balanced with a smoky twist that I’ll definitely come back for.
The food was delicious from start to finish—each dish was packed with flavor and cooked with care. The wood-fired cooking really added something special. The atmosphere was cozy yet modern, and the open kitchen made the experience even more engaging.
The staff was attentive and made us feel welcome throughout the night. It was a memorable evening, and I’d highly recommend Death & Taxes for birthdays, celebrations, or just a great night out in Raleigh.
Miguel flores
"Hi Jacob,
I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for the excellent service you provided. Your kindness and attention made our experience even more special. It was clear that you genuinely cared about us enjoying our meal. We will definitely be back and hope to see you again!
Thank you for everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alana Mullane
My husband and I came in before a show and Anna was absolutely amazing. Her service, her personality, and the time she took to explain the menu and gave recommendations on beverages on and off the menu.
The duck was *chefs kiss* give kudos to the kitchen.
Thanks for making my first time here amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jessica B
Excellent food and service! We will definitely be back!
Great vegetarian options, I especially liked the beets, radishes, and cheesecake.
Vegetarian options: Many of the starters and sides are vegetarian and there is one vegetarian main
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cleon Hartman
The food was delicious, and our waitress was awesome. She made excellent recommendations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sourdough Bread
Rasler Smith
All-around great experience.
We ordered the chili butter roasted oysters to begin, and the braised duck and dry-aged Strip for our mains. For dessert, we got the Mille Feuille. Cocktails and food were both fantastic.
Service was excellent as well; our server Anna and the rest of the team were engaged and attentive.
Well worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Oysters Preserved Lemon Chili Butter
dustin lajoie
Went to the bar with my family and was knocked off my feet by how beautiful the restaurant was. And then continued to get pounded by the two incredible women who were tending bar. I cannot speak highly enough about the service that kat and Sam brought to the situation. Kat educated us and sold us the most amazing wine I've ever tasted and we had the oysters and bone marrow and Sam offered us whiskey to pour into our spent marrow bones as a luge and helped to create an absolutely unforgettable experience. The staff from the host to back servers to servers to bar to management was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Go to this restaurant. They will blow your mind to pieces.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Oysters Preserved Lemon Chili Butter
Gil Smith
Excellent food and service from Entering the door to leaving. Server gave time in between courses and conversation while gently asking if we would like more time. I’m downtown Raleigh. For sure will visit again when in Raleigh.
You must come here to eat. We had a phenomenal experience tonight. The food and drinks were amazing and the service was even better. We’ve been here many times and our server tonight, Caleb, was the best server we’ve had at Death and Taxes. Actually Caleb was the best server we’ve ever experienced in our lives! Thank you Death and Taxes and thank you Caleb!
My only complaint is the lack of CC surcharge fee (3%) being advertised, until you get a check at which point no one normally will have the sum of cash to pay the bill, forcing you to use CC.
Phenomenal dining experience. I’ve eaten here twice. Both times the food and service were amazing.
Death and Taxes is a great spot for a 4th or 5th date (or first, if you’re a big baller), or celebrating any occasion. The food is good to great, and service is really excellent! I tend to only leave 5 star reviews if this combination is met, and they definitely delivered.
We are vegetarian, and it is pretty hard to introduce us to new ways to eat vegetables. So, the beet appetizer was a pleasant surprise as we hadn’t really had such a flavor profile before. The tomato appetizer was also good. We shared the vegetarian pasta afterwards, which was citrusy and good, although could have used more umami notes. The carrot side was also good, and family style sharing is definitely possible (or even encouraged?) here. All the dessert options and drinks are delicious.
Our waitress was awesome, in line with other reviews. Shocked to hear it was only her second day on the job! Upon hearing about the reasons for our celebration that evening, she kindly brought out a little pour of something special on the house. But regardless of that gesture the attention and excitement she has for the food and our dining was impressive.
Since I was a bit confused about dress code before going, I can now suggest this spot fits squarely into the category I call “if your shirt has at least two buttons, you’re good.”
Everything was absolutely amazing. The salad and Brussels were divine- I know salad is a weird recommendation but it was delish! The baked Alaska was also the best way to finish the meal.
Caleb was absolutely outstanding- he had great energy and brought such good vibes to our experience!
Thank you 😊
The bread and pasta is fresh and delicious.
The wood grilled oysters with clarified butter are delicious as they are unique.
The cocktails are quite complex in their ingredients (especially one particular whiskey drink that includes mezcal and amaro combined) and there is a good local beer selection. I had the Boone County Honey Ale with my braised duck rye pasta.
Amazing Birthday Celebration
I celebrated my birthday at Death & Taxes in December 2024 with family and friends, and the whole experience was incredible. Everyone in our group had a great time. The Second Rodeo cocktail was a standout—perfectly balanced with a smoky twist that I’ll definitely come back for.
The food was delicious from start to finish—each dish was packed with flavor and cooked with care. The wood-fired cooking really added something special. The atmosphere was cozy yet modern, and the open kitchen made the experience even more engaging.
The staff was attentive and made us feel welcome throughout the night. It was a memorable evening, and I’d highly recommend Death & Taxes for birthdays, celebrations, or just a great night out in Raleigh.
"Hi Jacob,
I just wanted to express my heartfelt thanks for the excellent service you provided. Your kindness and attention made our experience even more special. It was clear that you genuinely cared about us enjoying our meal. We will definitely be back and hope to see you again!
Thank you for everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I came in before a show and Anna was absolutely amazing. Her service, her personality, and the time she took to explain the menu and gave recommendations on beverages on and off the menu.
The duck was *chefs kiss* give kudos to the kitchen.
Thanks for making my first time here amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent food and service! We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great vegetarian options, I especially liked the beets, radishes, and cheesecake.
Vegetarian options: Many of the starters and sides are vegetarian and there is one vegetarian main
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was delicious, and our waitress was awesome. She made excellent recommendations.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sourdough Bread
All-around great experience.
We ordered the chili butter roasted oysters to begin, and the braised duck and dry-aged Strip for our mains. For dessert, we got the Mille Feuille. Cocktails and food were both fantastic.
Service was excellent as well; our server Anna and the rest of the team were engaged and attentive.
Well worth the price.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Oysters Preserved Lemon Chili Butter
Went to the bar with my family and was knocked off my feet by how beautiful the restaurant was. And then continued to get pounded by the two incredible women who were tending bar. I cannot speak highly enough about the service that kat and Sam brought to the situation. Kat educated us and sold us the most amazing wine I've ever tasted and we had the oysters and bone marrow and Sam offered us whiskey to pour into our spent marrow bones as a luge and helped to create an absolutely unforgettable experience. The staff from the host to back servers to servers to bar to management was unlike anything I've ever experienced. Go to this restaurant. They will blow your mind to pieces.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Roasted Oysters Preserved Lemon Chili Butter
Excellent food and service from
Entering the door to leaving. Server gave time in between courses and conversation while gently asking if we would like more time.
I’m downtown Raleigh. For sure will visit again when in Raleigh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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