Tavern @ Second Empire
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 829-3663
Message from Tavern @ Second Empire
Exquisitely Unique
- Upscale Casual Dining
- Outdoor Dining
- Romantic Date Spot
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Editorial Review for Tavern @ Second Empire – by Laura Rudolph
In Short
Located in the lower level of the renovated mid-Victorian Dodd-Hinsdale house, this bar and restaurant is a favorite for after-work cocktails and light meals. Resembling a wine cellar with warm exposed brick walls, curved archways and dim lighting, the Tavern nevertheless seats a surprising number of diners. The appetizers and entrees make the most of seasonal ingredients and change frequently.
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User Reviews for Tavern @ Second Empire
04/23/2007 Posted by plinko9999
Charming atmosphere, feels more casual than the prices. The menu is much more extensive than the more formally appointed upstairs, but can be a little overwhelming as there does not appear to be much rhyme or reason to the menu choices- it's more like a smorgasbord of randomly assembled entrees. I have heard service was slow here, and it lived up to this reputation last Thursday night. We had to snag other waiters to help us for water, bread, the check, etc. as our assigned waiter was not really around. The place appeard 70% empty so we could not figure out the reason for the inattentive service.
Pros: charming tavern-like atmosphere
Cons: but at victorian mansion prices; also, hodge-podge food selection
02/24/2007 Posted by daniellee200
I had a great time during my business trip to Raleigh at Second Empire. Chad, Michael and their manager Jason were awesome. Drinks were served fast and carefully prepared. Wine selection is excellent and is not over priced(the part I liked the most ^.^). Chad is a very attentive professional bartender. Michael is quiet but an extremely efficient guy. Sometimes it is very busy in here so they can be preoccupied. Food is awesome and THE CHEF Daniel Schurr is amazing. I had a chance to talk to him and he was the most nicest chef with a passion for creating an art. He constanly thanked his staff for working hard and gave them credits. I am a very picky eater but the food here is simply amazing. Tuna Tartare is my favorite and is a work of an art! I think Raleigh has a great potential and this restaurant represents it. It is an expensive establishment to go to, but if you have a special occasion to celebrate I recommend this place for a treat. Having a great restaurant attracts people and it really helps economy too. Think of jobs and businesses associated with a great restaurant and its domino effect. Great restautrant and I prefer Tavern because I like a little relaxed ambience.
Pros: nice bartenders and a sommelier
Cons: Parking No valet service
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