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The Willard, Raleigh, NC

The Willard

4.4
4.4
590 Reviews
$30 and under
Cocktail Bar

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Great for creative cocktails
The Willard Rooftop Lounge, Raleigh's Best Rooftop Bar of 2022 & 2023, offers signature craft cocktails and inspired bites with stunning views of downtown Raleigh.

The centerpiece of The Willard is the Large Terrace with panoramic views of the Raleigh skyline and dual-sided fireplace surrounded by comfortable, yet modern, seating. Heaters make our outdoor spaces comfortable year-round. Inside, a 22-seat bar is the focal point of the dining room, while Skyview Boardroom offers a unique dining experience for 6-12 guests.

The Willard’s cocktail menu playfully leans into Raleigh’s nickname as the City of Oaks, offering signature craft cocktails aged in oak barrels and cocktails where smoke is a key ingredient.

The seasonal food menu, crafted by Chef Kyle Teears, includes shareables like papas bravas and charcuterie, as well as salads, Flatbreads, and entrees like Cherokee Trout and Steak Frites.
Located on the 7th floor of the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown in the Glenwood South district.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 803-5200
  • Website
    http://www.thewillardraleigh.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Teears
  • Catering
    Catering customized to your needs is available from the kitchen of Executive Chef Kyle Teears.
  • Private party facilities
    At the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown, the entire 7th floor is dedicated to food and beverage service. With multiple function spaces available for booking alone or in combination, special occasions unfold against the stunning backdrop of downtown Raleigh's skyline, making memories that last a lifetime!
  • Private party contact
    Leslie Hoagland: (984) 272-4486
  • Location
    9 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603-1797
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    Hillsborough St
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cocktails & Cuisine: A Taste of Japan

    $55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 25, 2025 only
    2:00 PM
    Don't serve your guests boring beverages this holiday season! This year, learn to craft stunning drinks at our Cocktails & Cuisine Class: A Taste of Japan at The Willard Rooftop on Saturday, January 25th Our skilled bartenders will demonstrate how to make three delicious cocktails inspired by Japanese mixology, and then you’ll get to enjoy the fruits of your labor paired with food, all while you take in the spectacular views from The Willard Rooftop. Class sizes are limited so purchase tickets now for $55 per person. We are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions at this event.
    Cocktails & Cuisine: A Taste of Japan Photo

  • Community & Cocktails: DJ Night at The Willard

    Jan 22, 2025 only
    Gather your gals and pals for a new monthly evening of community, music, and philanthropy at The Willard Rooftop. Enjoy a live playlist of upbeat and empowering tunes from Raleigh’s own DJ Skylan as you sip on drink and food specials like $12 Espresso Martinis, $8 Pimento Jars and $4 Papas Bravas. Take in The Willard’s extraordinary views of the Oak City skyline and connect with friends old and new. The evening will support Designed for Joy, a non-profit that provides women in crisis with stability through immediate employment and support. Look forward to this new monthly event series, with each event supporting a different non-profit organization.

Menu

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What 590 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
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for scenic views

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Raleigh

    Romantic

  • Raleigh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Willard boasts a "fantastic view and ambiance," making it an ideal spot for drinks and relaxation. While the food receives mixed reviews, the "knowledgeable staff" and "great cocktails" are often praised. The rooftop setting offers a "beautiful atmosphere" perfect for enjoying Raleigh's skyline, especially for special occasions.

590 Reviews

  1. Ivelina

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing. The cocktails we had were tasting weird. Especially the Ginger one, it had expired milk aftertaste. We asked to change it, and unfortunately, we were charged for all 3 drinks. Overall, it was a nice atmosphere and friendly staff.

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  2. Lal

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We paid for the NYE Experience ($125). All it seemed to get us was the buffet. All the tables where the band was playing were occupied, so really couldn’t take advantage of that. The bartenders were doing a great job of getting people served. $125’was a bit much to pay for what we got. $75/$100 would have been a reasonable price for what we got.

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  3. Angel

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    It was not great because it was supposed to start at eight, but when we arrive at 8:10, it was already full without table to sit and the entries were already out we could not hear the band because was in another space and there there weren’t any place to stay your seat to listen the band it was supposed to have a champagne for a toast at midnight, but they only serve a small plastic glass of champagne for each person so the price for that it is too high overall, I I would not come back next year

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  4. David

    VIP

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great New Year's Eve experience. Peter Lamb and the Wolves were excellent. The atmosphere was very nice, I appreciated the fact that it was busy but not jam packed. The food was good, the service excellent.

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  5. RAFAEL

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Def a cool spot for drinks and light food, needs more variety of food but overall nice spot with lovely scenery.

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  6. Wayne

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Christmas buffet!! Food was delicious and great ambience

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  7. Mike

    Raleigh

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Marriot corporate needs to go in and teach these people how to set-up a buffet. Carrots and greenbeans were so doctored up trying to make them "gourmet", they didnt taste like green beans or carrots. Wrong serving utensils..use spoons instead of tongs. No ham glaze, gravy or sauces were available. Everything was overcooked and dried out. Desserts were literally 25 yards away, uncovered exposed to everyone walking by the entrance. Weird setup. Waiter came to table 1 time!! He knew he already recieved his tip. Will NEVER go back, nor recommend. My invitees said the same thing and very dissappointed.

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  8. Wen-Wen

    VIP

    Raleigh

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We attended a Christmas Day Buffet Experience and sat outside. Two of the heaters were broken so we were cold as were some of the guests around us that complained. Main buffet had a decent selection, but there were only two desserts. Great views and ambience. Great service as well.

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  9. Larry

    Wilmington

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Although the service and our waitress were excellent ,the quality of the food was average. Also some of the items that were originally listed on your website, were not on the buffet, turkey and sweet potato casserole. We did not come there to eat airline chicken. The so called "chess pie" was old and hard. In my opinion, the only quality items on the buffet were the salad and ham.

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  10. Patrena

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Awesome ambience! Would definitely go back again and again! Food was PERFECT! Five star rooftop lounge!

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FAQs

The Willard is rated 4.4 stars by 590 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for The Willard

9 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603-1797

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Hillsborough St
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Cocktail Bar, Lounge, Tapas / Small Plates
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Kyle Teears
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.thewillardraleigh.com/
  • Phone number
    (919) 803-5200
  • Catering
    Catering customized to your needs is available from the kitchen of Executive Chef Kyle Teears.
  • Private party facilities
    At the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown, the entire 7th floor is dedicated to food and beverage service. With multiple function spaces available for booking alone or in combination, special occasions unfold against the stunning backdrop of downtown Raleigh's skyline, making memories that last a lifetime!
  • Private party contact
    Leslie Hoagland: (984) 272-4486
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