The food was incredible. The steak was as good as any I've eaten anywhere in the country. The Delmonico was cooked perfectly medium rare and seasoned perfectly as well. The atmosphere was great and the overall price is what you would expect for this quality of food. The gentleman who sat us was excellent. He was very friendly and when our server was stuck at another table was more than helpful in going over the menu and helping narrow down our selections. However, the female server that did end up helping us was simply not all that great. She barely smiled and was not warm at all. She didn't check on us enough and there were a couple times when we were absolutely waiting on her at the end of the meal, particularly to bring the check and then to pick it up for payment. It may sound picky but in a high end restaurant such as this the service needs to be exemplary. All in all it was a great experience and we would return, only with the hopes of working with a different server.
Ashley Startek
So excited to finally try!!! Decor was so Miami and we loved it! GM was star player in establishment. Carpaccio was one of the best I ever had. We did dover sole as Mid course it was good but way too many bones def just need better execution. Steak was excellent but we never received any of our sides which was ok we over ordered. Desserts were great cheesecake we even got second to go it was so yummy. Paid for but never got our dessert wine cause we felt bad saying something twice. Espresso martini was ok. Wine list great, whatever the lilac cocktail I had was in beginning was so good I got two. Server was a doll which made up for all the things that never happened. Watching open kitchens usually makes me crazy but in this case it was very impressive. Few things to work on, but overall for NC good job!!!
Misty Smeltzer
Oh my! Wonderful atmosphere and amazing food. Don’t pass up the Crab Soufflé.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Uncle Val's Gin-Cured Ora King Salmon, Peeky Toe Crab Suffle, Chocolate Souffle, Gratin Dauphinois
GeorgeM
Went following review that mentioned $25 burgers and fries Tuesdays and Thursdays. These were not on menu or mentioned in specials. Once we ordered these, we were given a different waiter and treated like we should not be there. Thought it might be a good way to try the restaurant, as suggested on the review. Will not be returning. $81 for 2 burgers, glass of wine and a beer.
G H
This place is a star from perfect. The lamb dumpling app was great. The ribeye was perfectly cooked(medium well) with so much flavor. The drinks are strong the way I like them and the waitress was fantastic. Everything she recommend was delicious. The cheesecake was amazing. The decor is beautiful and the atmosphere was elegant.The only reason I gave 4 stars was because of the seating. The booth was tight and uncomfortable. It played a big part with me really enjoying the experience.I will definitely be back, I just will ask for a table instead. This place is pricey so expect to come out of the pocket but it's worth it. Thank you to the chef. We all cleaned our plates and left no crumbs. Also the sides are sharable. 4 people shared 1 side and one ceaser salad.Parking: You register your vehicle when you enter the resident by scanning a code providing your number and license plate number.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crisp Lamb Dumplings, Caesar Salad, Guava-Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Justin Cousins-Lee
Everything was on point for sure. One the best meals I’ve had in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uncle Val's Gin-Cured Ora King Salmon, Caesar Salad
RyanM
Food was all good. Coffee at the end was a fancy black and white light roast natural process coffee but they did the grind way too coarse so it tasted like nothing instead of fruity and delicious like it would be with the correct grind size.
Dinner was disappointing. The crispy lamb dumplings were cooked at the wrong temperature and were wet with oil rather than crispy. The blue crab puffs had no flavor other than salt and were mediocre. I would not order either again. The salmon cru was the best thing we had, and was quite good. We had an escarole salad which was fine. We ordered the Chateaubriand which was overcooked, tough, and dry. My wife's dessert was frozen in the middle, and the meringue was poorly done. My chocolate crème brûlée was good. Service was fair. In short, this was very disappointing for a $600 dinner. We will not be going back.
Michael Wiker
An outstanding French restaurant with an Asian flare. The service is exceptional. Our server, Cal, was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The wine list is impressive. All the food we had was delicious! For appetizers, we ordered the Boulettes de Veau and the Crisp Lamb Dumplings. We also ordered the Escarole salad. The salad was big enough to spilt between two people. For the main entrées we ordered the beef cheeks and duck breast. Both meals were served with vegetables on the side. For dessert, we spilt an order of the cheesecake. A wonderful surprise was the sliced baguette bread that was placed on the table with butter. The baguette was one of best we have eaten in a long time. It was outstanding as a stand alone bite and equally outstanding to soak up the sauces of the main entrees. We left stuffed and fully satisfied. We will be back to try other items on the menu.
Our first meal at this wonderful restaurant: delicious, beautiful food served graciously and with just the right amount of attention from staff. The restaurant is beautiful also; a great addition to the Raleigh scene.
Nice restaurant with good atmosphere. The sea bass was delicious! Crab puff appetizer was delicious as well. With this being a more upscale restaurant, it would have been nice for someone to check my mink coat which I had to sling over the chair. Also, we ordered sparking water and the waiter poured the first glass and never came back to fill it again - so we poured our own the rest of the evening. It's the little things that leave a lasting impression - even when the food was on point.
Jeep
Superb!! Can not offer enough superlatives for the excellent cordial service, food and atmosphere. So professionally operated. A real delight to experience such fine quality. We shall return very soon. Thank you sincerely for an exceptional evening.
Lynetta Spells
I'm delighted to share that my recent experience at this place exceeded expectations! The ambiance, service, and energy were all exceptional. I savored the delicious Caesar salad, lamb dumplings, and salmon – a definite 10/10! Highly recommend trying it sooner rather than later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crisp Lamb Dumplings
Mr G
Wonderful food! Drinks. Only issue I have is this new thing that happened since covid where it just seems a night can’t extend past a specific time anymore. Having a nice meal in a wonderful place and being nudged along, it’s last call, here’s your bill. I am from the school that if people are enjoying your location you let them continue. Especially when they are spending the amounts you will hear. No other issues, everything was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Prime Filet of Beef Carpaccio Alla Romana
Zoe S.
This is easily one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. The servers are all so nice and professional, food is always executed to perfection. Ambiance is stunning as well, such a beautiful sophisticated restaurant!
The food was incredible. The steak was as good as any I've eaten anywhere in the country. The Delmonico was cooked perfectly medium rare and seasoned perfectly as well. The atmosphere was great and the overall price is what you would expect for this quality of food. The gentleman who sat us was excellent. He was very friendly and when our server was stuck at another table was more than helpful in going over the menu and helping narrow down our selections. However, the female server that did end up helping us was simply not all that great. She barely smiled and was not warm at all. She didn't check on us enough and there were a couple times when we were absolutely waiting on her at the end of the meal, particularly to bring the check and then to pick it up for payment. It may sound picky but in a high end restaurant such as this the service needs to be exemplary. All in all it was a great experience and we would return, only with the hopes of working with a different server.
So excited to finally try!!! Decor was so Miami and we loved it! GM was star player in establishment. Carpaccio was one of the best I ever had. We did dover sole as Mid course it was good but way too many bones def just need better execution. Steak was excellent but we never received any of our sides which was ok we over ordered. Desserts were great cheesecake we even got second to go it was so yummy. Paid for but never got our dessert wine cause we felt bad saying something twice. Espresso martini was ok. Wine list great, whatever the lilac cocktail I had was in beginning was so good I got two. Server was a doll which made up for all the things that never happened. Watching open kitchens usually makes me crazy but in this case it was very impressive. Few things to work on, but overall for NC good job!!!
Oh my! Wonderful atmosphere and amazing food. Don’t pass up the Crab Soufflé.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Uncle Val's Gin-Cured Ora King Salmon, Peeky Toe Crab Suffle, Chocolate Souffle, Gratin Dauphinois
Went following review that mentioned $25 burgers and fries Tuesdays and Thursdays. These were not on menu or mentioned in specials. Once we ordered these, we were given a different waiter and treated like we should not be there. Thought it might be a good way to try the restaurant, as suggested on the review. Will not be returning. $81 for 2 burgers, glass of wine and a beer.
This place is a star from perfect. The lamb dumpling app was great. The ribeye was perfectly cooked(medium well) with so much flavor. The drinks are strong the way I like them and the waitress was fantastic. Everything she recommend was delicious. The cheesecake was amazing. The decor is beautiful and the atmosphere was elegant.The only reason I gave 4 stars was because of the seating. The booth was tight and uncomfortable. It played a big part with me really enjoying the experience.I will definitely be back, I just will ask for a table instead. This place is pricey so expect to come out of the pocket but it's worth it. Thank you to the chef. We all cleaned our plates and left no crumbs. Also the sides are sharable. 4 people shared 1 side and one ceaser salad.Parking: You register your vehicle when you enter the resident by scanning a code providing your number and license plate number.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crisp Lamb Dumplings, Caesar Salad, Guava-Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Everything was on point for sure. One the best meals I’ve had in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Uncle Val's Gin-Cured Ora King Salmon, Caesar Salad
Food was all good. Coffee at the end was a fancy black and white light roast natural process coffee but they did the grind way too coarse so it tasted like nothing instead of fruity and delicious like it would be with the correct grind size.
Dinner was disappointing. The crispy lamb dumplings were cooked at the wrong temperature and were wet with oil rather than crispy. The blue crab puffs had no flavor other than salt and were mediocre. I would not order either again. The salmon cru was the best thing we had, and was quite good. We had an escarole salad which was fine. We ordered the Chateaubriand which was overcooked, tough, and dry. My wife's dessert was frozen in the middle, and the meringue was poorly done. My chocolate crème brûlée was good. Service was fair. In short, this was very disappointing for a $600 dinner. We will not be going back.
An outstanding French restaurant with an Asian flare. The service is exceptional. Our server, Cal, was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. The wine list is impressive. All the food we had was delicious! For appetizers, we ordered the Boulettes de Veau and the Crisp Lamb Dumplings. We also ordered the Escarole salad. The salad was big enough to spilt between two people. For the main entrées we ordered the beef cheeks and duck breast. Both meals were served with vegetables on the side. For dessert, we spilt an order of the cheesecake. A wonderful surprise was the sliced baguette bread that was placed on the table with butter. The baguette was one of best we have eaten in a long time. It was outstanding as a stand alone bite and equally outstanding to soak up the sauces of the main entrees. We left stuffed and fully satisfied. We will be back to try other items on the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Braised Veal Cheeks, Beef Cheeks Bourguignon, Guava-Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
Our first meal at this wonderful restaurant: delicious, beautiful food served graciously and with just the right amount of attention from staff. The restaurant is beautiful also; a great addition to the Raleigh scene.
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice restaurant with good atmosphere. The sea bass was delicious! Crab puff appetizer was delicious as well. With this being a more upscale restaurant, it would have been nice for someone to check my mink coat which I had to sling over the chair. Also, we ordered sparking water and the waiter poured the first glass and never came back to fill it again - so we poured our own the rest of the evening. It's the little things that leave a lasting impression - even when the food was on point.
Superb!! Can not offer enough superlatives for the excellent cordial service, food and atmosphere. So professionally operated. A real delight to experience such fine quality. We shall return very soon. Thank you sincerely for an exceptional evening.
I'm delighted to share that my recent experience at this place exceeded expectations! The ambiance, service, and energy were all exceptional. I savored the delicious Caesar salad, lamb dumplings, and salmon – a definite 10/10! Highly recommend trying it sooner rather than later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crisp Lamb Dumplings
Wonderful food! Drinks. Only issue I have is this new thing that happened since covid where it just seems a night can’t extend past a specific time anymore. Having a nice meal in a wonderful place and being nudged along, it’s last call, here’s your bill. I am from the school that if people are enjoying your location you let them continue. Especially when they are spending the amounts you will hear. No other issues, everything was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Prime Filet of Beef Carpaccio Alla Romana
This is easily one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. The servers are all so nice and professional, food is always executed to perfection. Ambiance is stunning as well, such a beautiful sophisticated restaurant!