Bar cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wake Forest

14 restaurant menus in Wake Forest, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Backfins Crab House
Backfins Crab House
85/100 (244 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Bar
American
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Crab Soup
Cakes
Fish
Shrimp
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Crab Cake
Crab Legs
French Fries
Fried shrimp
Sit down
Seafood
American
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome!! Well seasoned steamed crab legs and shrimp. Seemed so much healthier than the seafood boil bags from other restaurants. Didn't have all..."
Carla Cozart
"On a Friday night, we decided to accept the usual wait to enjoy dinner and were pleasantly surprised to be immediately seated at 7pm. Yay! We had the..."
Robert Dunbar
"Super food and service. Highly recommend this place. Casual atmosphere. Great..."
Gulli Danda
"The food was great. The service not so much. Had to ask multiple times for napkins. Had to ask for the salad 2x because she didn't get it the 1st..."
Teneysia Perry
"I have been looking for steamed blue crab in NC for a while. My husband is a Maryland boy and it has to be blue crab, steamed, with old bay(or..."
Carmen Graybeal
1250 Heritage
1250 Heritage
83/100 (40 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Bar
Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Sit down
Bar
American
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Reservations
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Table Service
Accepts American Express
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Breakfast
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Love their daily lunch special very bery delish and very bery great..."
Sun Tj
"Renata was a stanout and shining star. Terrific service, very friendly and great..."
William Freeman
"I've had great service and great food every time I've been to 1250 Heritage! Though it's in the Heritage Club, it's open to the public! I'll be..."
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Pat Murnane's Irish Pub
Pat Murnane's Irish Pub
82/100 (774 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Lunch
Dinner
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
Over The Falls
Over The Falls
81/100 (543 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Fish
Flash-Fried Calamari & Banana Peppers
Wings
Hot wings
OTF Seared Tuna
Crab
Patty Melt
Beer
BBQ Western Burger
Salmon
House Salad
Sandwiches
Asparagus
Cheeseburger
Burger
Caprese Sandwich
Hamburgers
Club Sándwich
Bruschetta
Burrito
Key Lime Pie
Roast Beef
French Dip
Lasagne
She Crab Soup
Shrimp
French Dip
Beef on Weckzel
Beef
Cobb Salad
She Crab Dip
Fried pickles
Bee Sting Wings
Shrimp Salad
Infused Bourbon Flight
Beef on Weck
Crab & Blackened Shrimp Linguine
Pasta
Pesto
Back-Alley Steak Philly
Salad
Sit down
Bar
American
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Table Service
Accepts Mastercard
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Fantastic! First time here and loved it. Staff was friendly and attentive, food was great. Can't go..."
Sckloster
"One of the best gastro pubs in Raleigh area. Been several times. Everything good so far and a few stand outs as well. Service is good but hostesses..."
David Ewing
"Good bar food that is a little different. This is great place to go and sit at a bar or a small table. The staff will soon get to know you and what..."
Randy
"Lunch at the bar. I have been in for lunch , the bar with jeep the bartender was great and plan to be back..."
Connoisseur
"Our server was very nice and knowledgeable. The restaurant seemed clean, comfortable and cozy. My garden pizza was excellent, loaded with veggies and..."
MD
"Where we take our guest. Every time someone comes to visit us, we take them here. they should be moving soon but we love the current location, you..."
Alli H
"Yummy!. Their pizza is very tasty...sandwitches are great too. The restaurant itself is VERY small and stuffy- not much room to even breathe. I..."
SaavyGourmet
"I mean YUM! The food was so freaking good. I am not really into french fries and their fries are so perfect. Light crisp on the outside and soft..."
Jenifer Salter Realtor
"Enjoyed a dinner here on a Monday evening. It was obviously a popular choice as we waited for 35 minutes for a table for 3. You could tell the wait..."
Micaela Percy
"Delicious food EVERY SINGLE TIME! Sunday spaghetti is amazing and She Crab soup is the best.. Our favorite..."
Heritage Academy
"This is hands down the best restaurant in wake forest. I go out to eat a lot with my boyfriend and this place takes the cake. It’s a bit pricey but..."
Erica Snyder
"Everything I got on the menu tonight was amazing, from the blackened shrimp linguine to the loaded deluxe fries to the infused bourbon flight. Side..."
Dean Mosher
"OTF is arguably the best restaurant in Wake Forest. OTF is not a COVID conscious eatery as none of the staff wear masks and customers are packed in..."
Skye Hankins
"My party of two went there around 1230pm on a weekday. There was a 20min wait for a table. We sat at the bar— no wait. Service was great. Our tuna..."
aj mageo
Applebee's
81/100 (943 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
International
Bar
Pub
Steakhouse
American
International
American
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Salad
Sit down
American
International
Bar
Pub
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Seating
Table Service
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"Good food and service was good. We went on a slow Day but worth..."
Fr Ca
"I had to give them 5 stars not even because of our family visit last night but because how the staff basically dropped everything to assist an..."
Marchello Smith
"A lovely place to go to for a date night or a night out with friends and family. Affordable sit down restaurant with good quality food. My favorite..."
Erin Ellison
"Drinks served with a friendly face and food so delicious! Thanks..."
Sherita the Fabulous
Gatehouse Tavern
Gatehouse Tavern
80/100 (1049 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Bar
Pub
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Salad
Wings
Fish
Pork
Sit down
Bar
Pub
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Food is incomparable! So good! Prepared and served to perfection! Service is wonderful...prompt, polite, knowledgeable staff that help make decisions..."
Sherry Short
"Good select of sandwiches and entrees. Not cheap but not your standard selections, all had fresh more unique twists of..."
Wil van der Meulen
"Our food was outstanding! The BEST Reuben in NC...so far. Service was great. Tori was very attentive and the atmosphere was super..."
Racheal Roberts
"The food is delicious and the service never disappoints. We had Jordan for a server tonight and she was..."
Katina Fagnan
"Great food, came out fast. Server was amazing. I wanted a chicken sandwich and they made me one even though not on the menu. Was one of the best..."
Lost Memories
"Dropped in for lunch without reading any reviews and glad I did. Had the spicy/sweet chicken sandwich and it was THE best fried chicken dish I’ve..."
Chris Frevert (Chris F)
Carolina Ale House - Wake Forest
Carolina Ale House - Wake Forest
79/100 (3310 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Burger
Salad
Wings
Tapas
Tacos
Ribs
Fish
Sit down
Pub
American
Bar
Television
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Came when first open, 11 am and was able to pick from anywhere to sit. The waitress was very attendant and thorough when came to my dietary needs...."
Lost Memories
"One of our favorite restaurants! I always find something good to eat here. I was hungry for Mexican food and decided to try the chicken tacos. They..."
Tambra Landis
"The service was excellent and the waiter did a fantastic job. The food was ok. Looked good but the hamburgers were a bit dry. Overall, could have..."
Philip Clayton
"I love their wings. Great place with nice decor. Friendly and accommodating staff. Will be coming back..."
Marek K (Elementsofwire)
"Our waiter was awesome.... We went for a friend's birthday and he handled 4 women that were tipsy already like a champ. He kept the drinks coming ,..."
Marissa Monteforte
"Went in tonight after work with my boyfriend and our server miles was absolutely amazing!! Made a long stressful night at work way better.! Took care..."
Cheyenne Burnett
"They ran out of a side and didn’t tell me till I picked up my order. When I called back I spoke to a lady name Chelsea and she was so so nice and..."
nicole brittany
Buffalo Brothers
Buffalo Brothers
79/100 (661 ratings)
Bars & Pubs
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Burger
Salad
Wings
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Television
Seating
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Mid-range
"Fast service💨short wait time.. friendly courteous staff.. every time I dine in at Buffalo Brothers I always have an awesome great experience..."
London Simone
"I can't believe we waited so long to try this place! We ordered the wings and the jalapeno poppers for delivery. The wings were so good we ordered..."
Shelly MacEachern
"My family and I eat here 3 or 4 times a month. Love the wings and the atmosphere is great for the whole family. Staff is friendly and fast. Met the..."
Robbie Fleming
"This was our first visit. It was a Monday and the crowd was thin. We got seated right away. Our server was super sweet. I got a sweet tea. The wife..."
Curt V
"Wings had great flavor and were cooked well, cheesy garlic bread was a great app. Really enjoyed the prime rib sandwich, fried pickles were..."
Andy Kujawa
My Place
My Place
78/100 (354 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
American
Dinner
Lunch
Burger
Shrimp
Salad
"Delicious! Everybody was nice and food was served in a timely manner. I got the Hawaiian BBQ burger and it was amazing. My only regret is that I got..."
Christie Haubenstricker
"Great food at very reasonable prices. Easy to get to and fantastic atmosphere. Wonderful staff who really care! Be sure and try the western BBQ..."
Micheal Nelson
"My husband and I enjoy eating at this restaurant for many reasons. The food is great and the place is clean. The thing I like the best? The staff..."
jane brown
"Great and friendly service. The environment is warm and friendly, too. Not your usual noisy sports pub. The chili was delicious and really hit the..."
Roger Way
"Went there for lunch and had great service and great management And wonderful tasting food. I would definitely go again and again. My sister wanted..."
Michelle Cuthbert
"I can't say enough about how awesome "My Place" is. The management of this restaurant is top notch. The food is awesome. I've lived in Wake Forest..."
Wendy Sumner
Real Mccoy's
Real Mccoy's
77/100 (531 ratings)
Restaurants
Pub
American
Bar
Pub
Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Drinks
Burger
Salad
Wings
Tapas
Tacos
Fish
Sit down
American
Bar
Pub
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Drinks
Late Night
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The food and service is top shelf! This NY pastrami and sweet potato fries were excellent. They have a great bar setup and live bands on Saturday..."
Phillip Johnson
"I needed a good break from work and Dating sites. Lol This was my 1st time coming here and I got lucky to get 1/2 off these delicious appetizers. ..."
Sherry Burden
"Friendly staff & neat environment! Pretty presentation & food was delicious, will definitely be back for more goodness..."
Isis Amon
"My friend who lives in Wake Forest suggested we stop in for lunch and I am thankful we did. We stopped in on a Sunday when mimosas were $5; ordered 1..."
Katie Corlis
"This was my first time here. There were 7 of us for dinner. The food was fantastic. I really had no complaints and service was good as..."
Jeff W
"This was our first experience here at the Real McCoy. The service was efficient and thorough. Tristan, our server, was attentive and patient with..."
Angela Essex
"Our waiter was really attentive! The food was delicious. The fried pickle chips were great and the sandwiches that everyone got were really good as..."
Angel Alston
"Hey now I'm talking a very Nice place for group or company get together✅ Staff is very Nice and the Food is..."
Guy Wilkins
Chili's
Chili's
76/100 (161 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Pub
Bar
Pub
Southwestern
American
Southwestern
American
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Sit down
American
Southwestern
Bar
Pub
Serves Alcohol
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The bartender was great. I ordered a $5 + 89cents Margarita with Mango Margarita 🍹. It was delicious. The chili chicken fingers were very good..."
Sherry Burden
"I don't know who the cook was but our food was hot, absolutely delicious. We both ordered the shrimp and crab pasta and just absolutely delicious!..."
Gail Anstead
"I had the best experience ever at store1393 at11380 Capital Blvd., Wake Forest NC on Saturday May21. Our server was Payton. She was absolutely..."
jeanne hart
"I wouldn’t usually give 5 stars to a chili’s restaurant, but after living in Columbus OH, where the quality of this restaurant chain is..."
Joel Lopez
Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill
Shuckers Oyster Bar & Grill
74/100 (892 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
Bar
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Tacos
Blue Point Oysters
Crab
Margarita
Crab Legs
Crab Cake
Scallops
Ribs
Grouper Sandwich
Clams
Key lime pie
Alaskan Snow Crab Legs
Oyster
Sandwiches
Burger
Crawfish
Calamari
Catfish
Mussels
Fish & chips
Stuffed Mahi
Shrimp and Grits
Tuna
Hush Puppies with Sweet Cream Garlic Butter
Tilapia
Calamares
Shrimp
Filet Shrimp & Grits
Salmon
Stuffed Mushrooms
Sweet Tea
Shuckers Original Brownie Sob
Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Po' Boys
Fried Seafood Pick Two of Your Favorites
Crab Cake
Ahi Tuna
Pasta
Red Beans and Rice
Oysters Rockefeller Oysters Thermidor Clams Casino
Chowder
Mussels
Salad
Cakes
Fish & Chips
Fish and Chips
Wings
Pesto
Tapas
Key Lime Pie
Clam Chowder
Fish
Fish Taco
Wings
Fried Okra
Sit down
Bar
Seafood
American
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Dinner
Mid-range
"Not bad.  A good meal every time I go, and the service is typically good.  Prices are not bad, and this is one of the nicer places in Wake..."
Brian
"Confused By Some Of The Negative Reviews. Looking at the dates on most of the negative reviews leads me to conclude that any problems with food or..."
Dooner
"I love Shucker's! My favorite dish is the grilled salmon with Oscar topping. The food is always amazing though the service can be hit or..."
Jessica Gaydosik Smith
"I love raw oysters, so their bucket satisfies me every time. Sit at the bar, enjoy drinks, and good company. Always a nice..."
Uberchic
"Good seafood in the middle of NC. A bit out of the way from Raleigh, but worth the drive. the prices were reasonable, got the pecan crusted trout and..."
Garrett Dyer
"Great seafood. Reasonably priced. Service was ok. I will go..."
Review From Raleigh
"This is our "go to" neighborhood restaurant, awesome food...love..."
Lisa Wojcik
"I could live here!!. I love this place. I've dined here numerous times....always GREAT service, and the food is even better. I'm from Florida, where..."
SaavyGourmet
"Had lunch today and the fish tacos are worth talking about. Can not wait to try the..."
Angin
"Great seafood, great service, decent prices. Ate here for dinner it was great. It was a little crowded, but they got us in without making us wait too..."
Chris Anest
"Great Seafood in RTP. My family, along with my visiting-from-Norfolk sister and brother in law, decided to try the relocated Shuckers. My wife and I..."
BillPG
"Good. Look, this place is the best ....... you know how i know that....... i work..."
Janice Castle
"Went to Shuckers last night. Since it's opening the parking lot has been packed, and despite my wife's aversion to seafood, we decided to see what..."
Fred Olivieri
"...crab leg appetizer...Juicy, salted with Old Bay Seasoning, and served with lemon wedges...I think we would have been happy eating those the rest..."
The Om Nom Life
Mellow Mushroom Wake Forest
Mellow Mushroom Wake Forest
74/100 (1632 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Pizza
Pizza
American
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Sandwiches
Salad
Sit down
Bar
American
Pizza
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Reservations
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Parking Available
Free off-street parking
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Drinks
Mid-range
"Saturday impromptu Mother/Son outing, stopped by this restaurant. Ate in the covered outdoor area (put a weighted item on your napkins!) They had a..."
Ghenet L
"Great pizza. We got a large hamburger pepperoni and veggies at the bar. Did not take long. Staff friendly. First time I got sliced tomatoes on a..."
Ray Williams
"Saturday afternoon for a quick bite. Seated immediately by a very friendly hostess. For a Saturday lunchtime the restaurant was busy but not..."
Kevin Proffitt
"Always excellent service at this location. We have been here probably a dozen times over the last few years, often new people serving it seems, but..."
Scot Jones
"This is the best place I found for pizza. I was born and raised in Connecticut so New York style pizza was just around the corner. The pizza I get..."
Frank Cuda
East Coast Wings & Grill
East Coast Wings & Grill
70/100 (2368 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
American
Bar
American
Dinner
Lunch
Wings
Sit down
Bar
American
Takeout
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range