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NCMA Cafe, Raleigh, NC

NCMA Cafe

4.4
4.4
428 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Catering Works is proud to present NCMACafe, located at the North Carolina Museum of Art WEST BUILDING. Our menu features a variety of Southern-inspired fare with International influence. Premium wines, crafted coffee drinks and in February of 2023, the long-awaited return of weekend brunch at the Museum of Art.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 218-0073
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering Works is the exclusive caterer at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Learn more about catering and possibilities for a delicious event at:<br />https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/the-works-at-ncma.php
  • Private party facilities
    Learn more about spaces available for private events at:https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/event-spaces.php

Experiences

  • The Art of Wine: Seeing Red

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 24, 2025 only
    Seeing Red, a presentation in the new Conservation Gallery, features the history, symbolism, and materiality of red dyes and pigments in art. It features an interactive display and works of art from the NCMA collection to illustrate the artistic use of red. At this event enjoy a short tour of Seeing Red with Director of Conservation Perry Hurt, creator of the installation. Then in the NCMA Café, embark on a deep dive into red wine, presented by wine educator and owner of Vitis House Doreen Colondres. A fascinating, unique, and cross-cultural combination of art and wine, with creative food pairings by Chef Rick of Catering Works and the NCMA Café. Please e-mail Nicole@CateringWorks.com with any accommodation questions.
    The Art of Wine: Seeing Red Photo
  • NCMA After Hours: Prix Fixe Dining

    $99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 only
    Join us after hours at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The NCMA Café will offer an exclusive prix fixe dining experience curated by Chef Rick Sloan. This special dining opportunity is designed to complement the artistic atmosphere and ensure guests enjoy a curated meal in an intimate setting. The three course menu features a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Wine, beer, mocktails and cocktails are available for purchase at the event.
    NCMA After Hours: Prix Fixe Dining Photo

What 428 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NCMA Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and a "pleasant atmosphere." Known for its "wonderful service," the cafe presents a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the "mango coconut chicken salad." Patrons appreciate its quiet ambiance, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal before exploring the museum.

428 Reviews
  1. Lydia

    VIP

    Raleigh

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our lunch was very well prepared and came out quickly after the drinks were ordered for an 11am reservation. We had a variety of items including quiche, halumi sandwich, truffle fries, bacon, veggie hash, and lattes prepared from the coffee bar. The only thing that was odd about the service was when I reminded the server that I needed an extra plate for my daughter. The server responded that the cafe only provides six inch plates for sharing due to the limited number of large plates. I found this odd for the price point of the restaurant especially when I asked for the extra plate when initially ordering my large quiche. The server did manage to find a “medium” plate after I asked for two total smaller six inch plates to split the sides of bacon, fries, and quiche. While this mildly irritating, it did not overall take away from the lovely meal and ambiance.

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  2. peter

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Quiche and salad were very good. They were a bit short handed, and the staff were friendly and proficient.

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  3. KenL

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. The museum is a true gem for North Carolina

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  4. Bill

    Coastal Georgia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice staff and delish food. A little loud, but great venue.

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  5. Arthur

    VIP

    Washington DC

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Shrimp & grits was outstanding as usual. All of our entrees and our one app were great! Overall, very happy with creativity & execution of the menu.

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  6. Ginger

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm welcoming reception, excellent food and professional service.

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  7. Michelle

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was great but our entrees were delivered when we were barely starting our appetizer. By the time we got to my soup and my husband to his quiche. They were just warm-ish.

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  8. Raquan

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Waitress was fantastic, appreciated that she brought waters for everyone when she came to introduce herself. Food took a little longer than expected, but they were busy and everything tasted great. Overall a great first visit, would definitely consider returning.

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  9. Peter

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    I ordered the HALLOUMI PANINI and fries. I thought it would be hot but it's just a cold sandwich. Very disappointing for $18.00. Ambience is cafeteria style, so not very cozy. We will probably eat somewhere else on our next visit to the NCMA.

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  10. Amber

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a sweet little spot when you know you’re gonna be enjoying the museum! The food was also incredible!

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FAQs

NCMA Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 428 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for NCMA Cafe

2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-6433

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parking is free and available - Blue Ridge lot (RIGHT) Overflow (LEFT)
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Phone number
    (919) 218-0073
  • Catering
    Catering Works is the exclusive caterer at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Learn more about catering and possibilities for a delicious event at:<br />https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/the-works-at-ncma.php
  • Private party facilities
    Learn more about spaces available for private events at:https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/event-spaces.php
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