Restaurants near Umstead State Park

We had an excellent special lunch experience all around. Especially great beet salad and great service

The food at Colletta was exceptional as was the service. Everything came out in a timely manner. We ordered off the lunch menu and there were plenty of choices. Last trip here we had dinner and that was another great experience. I wish we lived closer so we could go more often but it’s worth the drive when we go.

We haven’t been there for a few years, food was excellent service was very good

This was our first visit and Perry's lived up to all the hype we've heard. The four of us opted for the smorgasbord and it did not disappoint! Everything on it was delicious. We actually couldn't eat it all. The spinach salad w/ warm bacon dressing was the best we've had in a long time! The lobster bisque was amazing. Also loved the mushroom side and the bread. But their signature pork chop was the star of the show! WOW! So much flavor and cooked to perfection. We would have made a better decision to eat in the dining room b/c there was so little room on our bar table, but we made it work. Our only dislike was our server. While her service was good, her disposition and/or attitude was lacking in every way. She never once smiled. Had an attitude the entire time no matter how hard we tried to find the positive side of her. To put it honestly, she was a drag. Did she do her job, absolutely! But a little friendliness would go a long way to make our experience more enjoyable. At those prices, I expect a lot more from our server. We still tipped her very generously, but if we dine in again and get her, our tip will be more in line with how we feel when we walk away. I once had a chef tell me that a "bad cup of coffee could ruin an excellent meal." Oh, and she had no idea what B&B (Benedictine and Brandy) is. After dinner husband order an espresso w/a B&B "up." It was delivered together in a cosmo glass. The brandy should have been served separately in a brandy snifter. Forgivable, yes. But at a fine dining restaurant the servers should have knowledge of after dinner liquors or at least the bartender should know. High expectations in line with such a high end establishment. We also let the hostess know how much we enjoyed the food, but were disappointed with the unfriendly service.

Maxine was amazing! Great service, awesome recommendations. She made my birthday really special and was very engaging throughout our dinner. Will definitely be back! Best sushi, 10/10.