Dram Yard at ARRIVE

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   Hunter

   Raleigh

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   We felt from the minute, we entered that we were rushed. I had liquid on my seat before I arrived, my knife was dirty and had gunk on it. 
   

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   Kim

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food and ambiance were incredible! We had several of the items from the brunch menu and our favorites were the tuna tartare tostada, the duck fat donuts, and the French toast. Coffees were exceptional as well! Can’t wait to return for dinner.
   

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   Brian

   Cincinnati

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great place and will be back. Everything was great especially the steak and dessert.
   

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   Elijah

   Wilmington

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I am unsure how else to describe my experience: Dram Yard provided us one of the best meals I have ever had in my life. Now I must figure out a way to get back there. Maybe I’ll quit my job and work there so I can get closer to their food on a daily basis. Maybe if I wear good shoes I can run back there and grab some food and eat it as I run away. How fast is their chef? I’ll keep brainstorming ideas. But I am going back.
   

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   Chandler

   Western NC

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ambiance, deliciousness, and amazing staff. The smash burger, the biscuits and gravy, and especially The Bear omelette taste outstanding. Beware the European style bottled water on the table...it ain't complementary. Seriously attentive staff, and over the tastebud rainbow dishes. Don't miss this gem of a restaurant.
   

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   Krissy

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was incredible, service was amazing. We loved everything we had: Brussel sprouts, tuna tostada, wagyu steak, chicken and dumplings. Best meal I’ve had in a restaurant in Wilmington!
   

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   Michele

   VIP

   Charleston

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Brunch was excellent. This is worth the experience. Staff was super friendly and accommodating and food was fantastic. We will definitely be back.
   

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   Samantha

   Coastal Georgia

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on January 26, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service was excellent. Drinks were very good. Brussels sprouts and beef tartar were both great. The chicken and dumplings were just ok.
   

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   Kevin

   Atlanta

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 19, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everyone enjoyed their meals and the service was outstanding. Highly recommend this restaurant for brunch
   

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    Russ

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Our first time at Dram Yard and it was just about perfect. We moved here from SF and we thought we were back in the city — the ambience is super cool but not overstated, they don’t cram tables too close together, and the service is outstanding. On second thought, it’s better than SF, where even the best places can be too crowded and noisy. The food was superb. We started with local oysters served with fried Saltines. Who knew? Oysters were fresh and clean done in a pear mignonette. They were quickly followed by the tuna tartare tostada and the brusssel sprouts, crispy and spicy. Then we moved to the spicy noodles, which came with a side of poached egg wrapped in kimchi. The flavors were amazing. One of the stars of the night was the duck confit, served in a delicate green sauce with scallion pancakes, which we used to wrap pieces of duck that fell off the bone. Deep umami flavors here. The chicken and dumplings have to eaten to be believed, especially the touch-of-genius addition of crispy chicken skin. The Scottish salmon was perfectly cooked, with a broiled-top finish. We finished with a slice of the chocolate torte served with Grenache, plus four forks. It was perfect. The wine list wasn’t deep, but very good. We loved the bottle of Oregon Chardonnay we had with the meal. The after-dinner espresso martini was the bomb — simply made with vodka, espresso and Demerara. Everything served family style, so it’s such a great experience having everyone at the table eat and experience the same things. Our server was smart and attentive. We spent three hours over dinner and could easily have stayed for one more. Highly recommended.
    

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