Can anyone recommend a fine dining restaurant in Raleigh/Cary that isn't a chain? - Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, Cary - North Carolina (NC) -The Triangle Area - Page 2 - City-Data Forum

skaternum · 11-25-2008, 07:33 AM

Maximillian's

chuckreis · 11-25-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by seajoy88

No, sadly the Leesville Road one closed too. The space is now Leesville Tap Room. I loved that Prime Only, but it's just a pub now.

Oh wow, feels like I was just there, but I guess it has been awhile

rnc2mbfl · 11-25-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by J_Lurk

If I were going out for a special event right now I'd go to Bloomsbury Bistro, because I think their food is amazing and because they are offering a really good fixed price three course menu for $50 a couple. That's about half what dinner for two will usually cost there. Raleigh Restaurant | Bistro | Bloomsbury Bistro . Nationally Renowned Cuisine . Raleigh, NC 27608 . 919.834.9011 - Events

I have to agree with this one! I have never had a bad meal at Bloomsbury Bistro. The food is always fanstatic. However, I wish they'd step it up a notch when it comes to their atmosphere. It's not a bad atmosphere but it's nowhere near the level of their food.

Has anyone tried Solas for dinner yet? I have only been for drinks and "nibbles" but the appetizers I had were really good. And, while the drinks are slightly on the expensive side, they are good sized and well prepared.

rbcp · 11-25-2008, 02:28 PM

I would recommend:
1. Margaux's
2. Second Empire
3. Bloomsbury Bistro

Exit MA Now · 11-25-2008, 02:45 PM

These are chains, but being a chain does not necessarily make a restaurant bad. These are two of my favorite places to eat, so I will post them for you:

Chop House Grill - Cary
Stonewood Grill - Cary

They are very nice places to eat, but not super expensive.

SarahMom · 11-25-2008, 08:07 PM

MAXIMILLIAN'S - absolutely, by far. Fantastic. Some food has made me want to cry.

JQ Public · 11-26-2008, 02:41 AM

Caffe Luna - Downtown Raleigh
Margaux's - N. Raleigh
Solas - Glenwood South

seajoy88 · 12-02-2008, 09:34 PM

I just wanted to give an update on where we went. We picked The Mint in downtown Raleigh. It was very nice and the food was great. We did a tasting menu and it was extra special because my husband and I were treated for this dinner. I sure can't complain when I get a fine dining meal for free :-)

But I would go back with my own wallet next time. I definitely recommend it to anyone.

Thanks for all the suggestions!

Take care, Joy

lamishra · 12-02-2008, 10:00 PM

Maximillian's is simply fabulous!