The waitstaff were very friendly and informative. I had the Pickled Caesar Salad and it was delicious and also the tomato tart, which was very good , although it was slightly more mayonnaise that i would have liked. My husband had the short ribs with the greens which was good, but being the Southerner that I am, it needed a little acidity in the greens. The flavor profile lacked some depth due to this in my opinion. Overall, it was a delightful experience.
Ryan
Restaurant was nice, food was good and service was excellent. The pate was the star, and the sides were good. The cocktails and the pasta entree seemed a little on the high side for what they were, but we would definitely try some other ones. The wines were solid and reasonable. We like their Death and Taxes concept a little better, but to each his or her own.
Edwin fenner
Been wanting to try Poole's for years but never made it a priority till last week. My wife made an early reservation for Saturday night.
Started with the pimento cheese and pickle juice ceasar salad. The cheese was good, but the salad was exceptional. The tartness of the pickle juice accetuated the creaminess of the dressing perfectly. There was also a hint of citrus that was just right. It was the best non entree salad ive ever had, and i will be returning just to eat the salad.
We shared the shortrib with onion rings and greens entree and the side macaroni au gratin. Dont let the side moniker fool you, it a full on macaroni caserole. Both my wife and I took large portions and had large portions for leftovers the next day. It tasted like a richly sharp cheddar mac should, and will be on the table every time i come to Poole's in the future.
The shortrib and onion rings were good, but not particularly noteworthy. The creamed greens were very good. I personally loved the hint of horseradish in the cream.
Definitely returning and was talking about what we would order next time we were there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Carly Nickerson
Our server was great, she was very knowledgeable about the wines and the menu. She was able to easily let me know what options could be made gluten free. She even offered up what modifications are made, that the onion rings were coated in cornmeal and a dedicated fryer. The food was great. We had the pimento cheese with cucumber slices, Bibb salad, short rib, chocolate cheesecake, and the best sweet potato crème brûlée style dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Linda
We had a lovely experience at Poole's. The staff was very friendly and so courteous. The food display was exquisite. And it tasted even better than it looked. We highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning!
Dr. R Floyd
It's always been one of my favorite places during the past few years I've lived in the area. I hadn't been in a couple years and went yesterday. They truly put a lot of money and effort into renovating the space. Everything from decor to atmosphere to service to food and drinks were outstanding! In the past, my only concern was that it was so loud, you couldn't hear yourself think. With all the extra space, now it's not like that. I look forward to the menu changing seasonally and coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maggie
Waited 50 minutes between appetizer and entree. Short ribs are not short ribs but pot roast. That was the most upsetting part. The smoky tomatoes accompanying the scallops had so much fake smoky flavor, it ruined the woke dish. Won’t go back
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Margo
We had a birthday dinner for 6 people and the food and service were flawless. The cocktails were some of the best I have had in the Triangle - love the additional space with the special street lights from France! It was an exceptional dinner from start to finish...
Annette
Poole's is my favorite place to have dinner. Dinner is part of every ballet and opera performance we attend.
When looking for a place to eat in Richmond, colleagues recommended Poole’s as the best place. They couldn’t be more right. We found the food outstanding, the service top notch and the place was awesome. Mariah and Dama at the bar could not be more amazing. Makes me look forward to going back to VA.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Roast Half Chicken with Smoky Triple Chicken Stock \u0026 Herb-Scented Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Pimento Cheese
Kim
The food is always delicious. It is loud in there, and very tightly packed if you're sitting at the bar area. Very disappointed that the scallops were $45 and you all got was three scallops. So not worth the price. 
Jerry
Food was outstanding. Cocktails both creative and classic but not routine. Very solid fine dining. Ambience was nice, not pretentious. Only reservation we could get was at the bar. I was a little skeptical but it was great. We'll definitely go again.
Madison Black
Everything about this place was amazing! The food and service was absolutely outstanding. The appetizers, entres, and especially the dessert was so good that not a single crumb was left. The cocktails were also delicious and balanced. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the Raleigh area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Colin
Ate at the counter for the first time since the renovation — not nearly as loud as it used to be. Food was great as always.
The waitstaff were very friendly and informative. I had the Pickled Caesar Salad and it was delicious and also the tomato tart, which was very good , although it was slightly more mayonnaise that i would have liked. My husband had the short ribs with the greens which was good, but being the Southerner that I am, it needed a little acidity in the greens. The flavor profile lacked some depth due to this in my opinion. Overall, it was a delightful experience.
Restaurant was nice, food was good and service was excellent. The pate was the star, and the sides were good. The cocktails and the pasta entree seemed a little on the high side for what they were, but we would definitely try some other ones. The wines were solid and reasonable. We like their Death and Taxes concept a little better, but to each his or her own.
Been wanting to try Poole's for years but never made it a priority till last week. My wife made an early reservation for Saturday night.
Started with the pimento cheese and pickle juice ceasar salad. The cheese was good, but the salad was exceptional. The tartness of the pickle juice accetuated the creaminess of the dressing perfectly. There was also a hint of citrus that was just right. It was the best non entree salad ive ever had, and i will be returning just to eat the salad.
We shared the shortrib with onion rings and greens entree and the side macaroni au gratin. Dont let the side moniker fool you, it a full on macaroni caserole. Both my wife and I took large portions and had large portions for leftovers the next day. It tasted like a richly sharp cheddar mac should, and will be on the table every time i come to Poole's in the future.
The shortrib and onion rings were good, but not particularly noteworthy. The creamed greens were very good. I personally loved the hint of horseradish in the cream.
Definitely returning and was talking about what we would order next time we were there.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our server was great, she was very knowledgeable about the wines and the menu. She was able to easily let me know what options could be made gluten free. She even offered up what modifications are made, that the onion rings were coated in cornmeal and a dedicated fryer. The food was great. We had the pimento cheese with cucumber slices, Bibb salad, short rib, chocolate cheesecake, and the best sweet potato crème brûlée style dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a lovely experience at Poole's. The staff was very friendly and so courteous. The food display was exquisite. And it tasted even better than it looked. We highly recommend this restaurant and will be returning!
It's always been one of my favorite places during the past few years I've lived in the area. I hadn't been in a couple years and went yesterday. They truly put a lot of money and effort into renovating the space. Everything from decor to atmosphere to service to food and drinks were outstanding! In the past, my only concern was that it was so loud, you couldn't hear yourself think. With all the extra space, now it's not like that. I look forward to the menu changing seasonally and coming back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Waited 50 minutes between appetizer and entree. Short ribs are not short ribs but pot roast. That was the most upsetting part. The smoky tomatoes accompanying the scallops had so much fake smoky flavor, it ruined the woke dish. Won’t go back
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
We had a birthday dinner for 6 people and the food and service were flawless. The cocktails were some of the best I have had in the Triangle - love the additional space with the special street lights from France! It was an exceptional dinner from start to finish...
Poole's is my favorite place to have dinner. Dinner is part of every ballet and opera performance we attend.
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Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Macaroni Au Gratin
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When looking for a place to eat in Richmond, colleagues recommended Poole’s as the best place. They couldn’t be more right. We found the food outstanding, the service top notch and the place was awesome. Mariah and Dama at the bar could not be more amazing. Makes me look forward to going back to VA.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mac N Cheese, Roast Half Chicken with Smoky Triple Chicken Stock \u0026 Herb-Scented Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes, Pimento Cheese
The food is always delicious. It is loud in there, and very tightly packed if you're sitting at the bar area. Very disappointed that the scallops were $45 and you all got was three scallops. So not worth the price. 
Food was outstanding. Cocktails both creative and classic but not routine. Very solid fine dining. Ambience was nice, not pretentious. Only reservation we could get was at the bar. I was a little skeptical but it was great. We'll definitely go again.
Everything about this place was amazing! The food and service was absolutely outstanding. The appetizers, entres, and especially the dessert was so good that not a single crumb was left. The cocktails were also delicious and balanced. I would highly recommend this to anyone in the Raleigh area!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ate at the counter for the first time since the renovation — not nearly as loud as it used to be. Food was great as always.
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