Dean's Kitchen + Bar (formally Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar)

Name: Dean's Kitchen + Bar (formally Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar)
Address: 1080 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC, United States, 27513
Telephone: (919) 459-5875
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2 (1448)

$30 and under

American

1080 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC 27513

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients. Creative comfort eats. A place to wind down and savor life, family and friends. That’s what Dean’s Kitchen+Bar is all about.

New seasons bring new flavors, and our menu features an abundance of fresh local fruits and vegetables. No matter what you choose, you’re sure to get a taste of NC in every dish. Our culinary team works with farmers and purveyors from the NC mountains to the coast to source the freshest, tastiest dairy, fruits, vegetables, meats and more. These local ingredients are then crafted into delicious appetizers, salads and entrees made in house and from scratch. Let’s not forget our refreshing craft cocktails featuring local NC spirits from Chapel Hill, King’s Mountain, Raleigh and Jacksonville. Eat local. Drink local. Love local.

Lunch + Dinner + Sunday Brunch + Local Craft Beers + Hand Crafted Cocktails

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Weekend Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 459-5875
Website
http://www.deanskitchenandbar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Dean's offers two different private dining options. Our private dining room accommodates up to 20 people. Our enclosed patio accommodates 50 people for a seated dinner or 100 for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Private party menus and buffet options are available.

Location
1080 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC 27513
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Cross street
Cary Parkway
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Crispy Calamari & Zucchini$12.00
Kalamata Olive, Fresh Herbs, Lemon Zest, Comeback Sauce
Soy & Lime Marinated Ahi Tuna* **$14.00
Seasame Crusted, Asian Mustard Sauce
Whole Chicken Wings$14.00
Choice of Hot Sauce or Sweet BBQ
Baked Crab, Spinach & Brie Dip$12.00
House-Made Tortilla & Pita Chips
Honey Bourbon Pecan Shrimp$13.00
Over Seasonal Slaw
Beef & Brie Dumplings$14.00
Beef and Brie Cheese Sauce
Local Oysters*$14.00
Half Dozen, Cucumber Mignonette

Soup + Green

Soup of the Day$5.00
Please Ask Your Server for Chef's Daily Feature
Seafood Gumbo$5.00
Shrimp, Local White Fish, Chorizo, Shallots, White Rice
Beet Salad$9.00
Local Mixed Greens, Toasted Almonds, Mint, Red Onion, Goat Cheese, Champagne Vinaigrette
Kale Caesar$8.00
Kale Mix, Shaved Parmesan, House Crouton, Caesar Dressing
House$7.00
Spring Mix, Red Onion, Tomato, Carrot, Cucumber, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Balsamic Fig Vinaigrette
Spring Salad$8.00
Broccoli, Sprink Mix, Bacon, Celery, Onions, Grape Tomatoes, Toasted Almonds, Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Add-Ons

Grilled Chicken$6.00
Seared Ahi Tuna*$10.00
Grilled Shrimp$7.00
Grilled Salmon*$8.00
Pan-Seared Scallops*$11.00
Steak*
- 5oz$10.00

Entrees

Wild Mushroom Risotto$17.00
Zucchini, Butternut Squash, Red Bell Pepper, Spring Peas, Shallots, Goat Cheese
Low Country Shrimp & Grits$18.00
"Red Eye" Tomato Gravy, Country Ham, Sweet Pepper, Onion, Creamy Grits
Grilled Salmon$23.00
Medley: Brussels, Roasted Garilc & Lemon Potato, Lemon White Wine Sauce
Pan-Seared Local Scallops*$29.00
Warm Corn Salsa, Parmesan Encrusted Broccoli
Chicken & Waffle$16.00
Buttermilk & Thyme Fried Chicken Breast, Sweet Potato Waffle, Honey, Braised Bacon Collard Greens
Burgundy Beef Short Ribs**$20.00
Toasted Parmesan Whipped Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, House Jam

Sides to Share

Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Sautéed Brussel Sprouts$7.00
Seasonal Slaw$7.00
Braised Bacon Collard Greens$7.00
Hand-Cut Fries$5.00
Truffle Parmesan French Fries$7.00
Jalapeño & Goat Cheese Grit Cakes$6.00
Toasted Parmesan Whipped Potatoes$6.00
Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes$8.00

Handhelds

Gluten Free Buns Available upon Request. Choice of: Hand-Cut Chips, French Fries, Seasonal Vegetable, or Slaw

Fried Local Whitefish Sandwich$15.00
Malt Vinegar Aioli Ciabatta
Steak Sandwich*$14.00
House Au Jus, Horseradish Aioli, Ciabatta
Veggie Burger$12.00
Beans, Quinoa, Carrots, Onions, Red Pepper, LTO, Roasted Tomatoes, Brioche, Comeback Sauce
Grilled Fish Tacos$15.00
Pico de Gallo, House Pickled Cabbage
House Ground Steak Burger* **$14.00
Smoked Bacon, Hoop Cheddar, LTO, Horseradish Aiol

What 1,448 people are saying

Dean's Kitchen + Bar (formally Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar) reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
1.9Value

Noise • Moderate

1,448 Reviews

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Cindyh
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
1.0
Dined on February 2, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This restaurant was closed. Open table took my reservation, confirmed it via text and yet when I call the restaurant to confirm, the number had been disconnected.
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Keith
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 21, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was ok, but cold and we wouldn't go back. The probably would have replaced it, but we had to wait a long time and had somewhere to be. The waitress was very nice, but very slow and not attentive. I ate enough to get by.
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JasonW
San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Deans. We have heard about their Sunday brunches and decided to try it out. Food was really good. I had really hoped for a better Bloody Mary, since its the staple drink of brunch, but was a bit disappointed. Otherwise, we would go again for sure.
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PattyP
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on January 20, 2019
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing experience during our Sunday Brunch. Delicious food, lots of variety, and very good service. The place is gorgeous, too!
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Geoff
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review
1.0
Dined on January 15, 2019
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
There was no one to greet us when we came in. My girlfriend ordered a drink and it came after our appetizer came. Parts or our main dishes were flawed. I had balsamic roasted brussel sprouts, but they were only steamed with no seasoning. My girlfriend had mahi and it was over salted to the point she could not eat it and her side of collards were cold. I used to frequent the place when it was Dean’s Seafood, but since the change in name (and I guess change in ownership/management), the quality and overall experience is severely lacking.
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marles
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 12, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Took 3 requests for bread for my boyfriend's soup and when it finally came, he had finished the soup. Butternut squash soup was tasty but more of a puree and not a soup. I would have liked to see more crab chunks in the crab cakes, lot of filler. Soups were overpriced.
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AnneK
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill2 reviews
2.0
Dined on January 8, 2019
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This restaurant was one of our favorites especially for entertaining guests who were visiting from out of town. We had taken these friends there on 2 other occasions and they remembered the delicious seafood they had eaten. We took them there on Monday, Jan. 7 for dinner and we were quite frankly embarrassed. The food was terrible. 2 in our party had crab cakes that never had seen a crab. If my husband and I had been alone we would have refused to eat the food until we received something palatable. However we did not want to make a scene. As it is we believe we wasted $200.
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AvisB
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill23 reviews
3.0
Dined on January 6, 2019
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I know they in the process of switching ownership. They removed the pancake station which was a hit for my son. The bread pudding was dry and the taste was blend. When I go to restaurants and I enjoy their desserts and they are not good the next time then I will not return.
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VivianA
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill5 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 6, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Went for Sunday brunch. I made reservations online which was fast and simple. The food was very good. My favorite was the fried chicken, while my daughter's favorite was the shrimp and grits. Nice choice of items for the brunch. The desserts however, were not good. Our server, Dan, was great, very friendly and informative. I would recommend this and would come again.
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KiddSiid
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 6, 2019
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Dean's is a great restaurant for a good Sunday brunch. They have a good variety of choices to choose from and you can always go back for more if not full.
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Dean's Kitchen + Bar (formally Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar) offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 459-5875.

Dean's Kitchen + Bar (formally Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar) is rated 4.2 stars by 1448 OpenTable diners.

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1080 Darrington Dr, Cary, NC 27513

Additional information

Cross street
Cary Parkway
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:00 am–9:30 pm Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Weekend Fri, Sat 11:00 am–10:00 pm Dinner Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Tapas / Small Plates, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.deanskitchenandbar.com/
Phone number
(919) 459-5875
Private party facilities
Dean's offers two different private dining options. Our private dining room accommodates up to 20 people. Our enclosed patio accommodates 50 people for a seated dinner or 100 for cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. Private party menus and buffet options are available.

Dean's Kitchen + Bar (formally Dean's Seafood Grill & Bar)

About this restaurant

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Additional information

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Crispy Calamari & Zucchini$12.00

Soy & Lime Marinated Ahi Tuna* **$14.00

Whole Chicken Wings$14.00

Baked Crab, Spinach & Brie Dip$12.00

Honey Bourbon Pecan Shrimp$13.00

Beef & Brie Dumplings$14.00

Local Oysters*$14.00

Soup + Green

Soup of the Day$5.00

Seafood Gumbo$5.00

Beet Salad$9.00

Kale Caesar$8.00

House$7.00

Spring Salad$8.00

Add-Ons

Grilled Chicken$6.00

Seared Ahi Tuna*$10.00

Grilled Shrimp$7.00

Grilled Salmon*$8.00

Pan-Seared Scallops*$11.00

Steak*

Entrees

Wild Mushroom Risotto$17.00

Low Country Shrimp & Grits$18.00

Grilled Salmon$23.00

Pan-Seared Local Scallops*$29.00

Chicken & Waffle$16.00

Burgundy Beef Short Ribs**$20.00

Sides to Share

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Sautéed Brussel Sprouts$7.00

Seasonal Slaw$7.00

Braised Bacon Collard Greens$7.00

Hand-Cut Fries$5.00

Truffle Parmesan French Fries$7.00

Jalapeño & Goat Cheese Grit Cakes$6.00

Toasted Parmesan Whipped Potatoes$6.00

Roasted Garlic Fingerling Potatoes$8.00

Handhelds

Fried Local Whitefish Sandwich$15.00

Steak Sandwich*$14.00

Veggie Burger$12.00

Grilled Fish Tacos$15.00

House Ground Steak Burger* **$14.00

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