Glenwood Grill Restaurant - Raleigh, NC

Glenwood Grill

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Address:
2603-151 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC 27608

Neighborhood:
Raleigh

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $30 and under

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Glenwood Grill Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.glenwoodgrill.net
Email: contact@glenwoodgrill.com
Phone: (919) 782-3102
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Low Country
Executive Chef: John Wright
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Restaurant is available on Sundays for any type of private parties. Please call between 2:00 and 4:00pm, Monday through Friday for details.
Private Party Contact: John Wright (919) 782-3102

Getting there

Cross Street: Oberlin Road
Parking: Public Lot

A word from Glenwood Grill

Glenwood Grill has been a Triangle favorite for 24 years. A popular neighborhood restaurant that serves Chef John Wright's innovative dishes in a classy yet comfortable atmosphere. Winner of Metro Magazine's "Best Power Lunch".

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerAmerican
Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Lunch
Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem

Diner Reviews

"What is the perfect place for friends to have a superb lunch? The Glenwood Grill, of course. Great food and super wait staff. Meal concluded with their delicious chocolate pie. My friend and I always pick this restaurant to celebrate."
Dined on 4/7/2014
"I had been to GG once before but when my mother was here this past week, I realized that this would be a good place for us to go. She ordered the 1/2 Filet meal and loved it! I got the special that night, Rockfish. I'd never had this before and really loved it. I do wish I could remember our server's name but alas, it has faded. He was very helpful when making decisions and knew the menu well. Also the wine that we paired with our dinner. I will definitely let others know what a great dining experience we had here. Thank you."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"I love to cook and rarely eat out and think it was better than something I could have made at home. This was my first visit to the Grill and it won't be the last. Really thought the food was unique and so yummy. Great place."
Dined on 3/28/2014
"This place is terrific. Pleasant and attentive staff. Off the charts food. Better than any place we've eaten in years. Will come back as soon as possible."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"Food is terrific and varied. Service ok. Very loud making conversation difficult. Fun place to see local personalities."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"Glenwood grill is a fantastic find. The cheese grits were the best I've ever had. Will never look at grits the same again."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"The menu is diverse and presentation of food items ordered terrific. We were surprised that there was no chicken entree available on the menu although our waiter said chicken could be added to any salad. Although it was not that busy when we arrived (6pm), our waiter seemed always busy elsewhere so we had to wait and wait for basic items like sweetener or straws when requested. Would have loved to sit outside as those tables looked inviting also. Great place to eat with friends."
Dined on 4/2/2014
"Food and drinks were great. wish the noise level was not as loud but a popular spot."
Dined on 3/26/2014
"I've lived in Raleigh for 6 years and just now made it to the Glenwood Grill. I wish that I'd ventured there sooner. The atmosphere was lively, yet cozy. The flavors of the food were spot on and unique. I had the muscles and filet. Each were done perfectly. The homemade bread served first is reminiscent of a grandmother's home cooking. It was delicious! The wine list is a bit pricey. The least expensive bottle was $38."
Dined on 3/28/2014
"This was my first time to Glenwood Grill, but it was an excellent location for a business lunch. The staff was attentive, the prices were reasonable ($10-$15 for lunch entrees), and the food was delicious. I had the crabcake with a side salad, which was very good and a good size lunch. With tip and tax, our lunch was under $35. I would definitely come back."
Dined on 3/24/2014
"Food, hospitality, and service are all exceptional."
Dined on 3/15/2014
"We've been trying to get to the Glenwood Grill for some time now. So maybe the anticipation of what we read about it set our expectations. Our food was OK, not good or great. It was as though our entrées were sitting for a while too long under a heat lamp and somewhat dried out. I was expecting white table clothes from this quality of a restaurant, which made the ambience less than I'd hoped. The service was fine but overall the place just wasn't memorable for me."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"From the moment you get welcomed by the host until the last bite of dessert Glenwood Grill is a great place to eat. We started with a Caesar salad and She Crab Soup. Both were very good. The yeast rolls are also soft and melt in your mouth. We had the salmon and the Carpetbagger and they were cooked to perfection. Finished by sharing a creme Brûlée and that topped off a perfect meal. Our server, Bryan, was spot on. This was the second time we've eaten here and both times were excellent. You won't be disappointed."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"We LOVE Glenwood Grille! We've been there three times now and each time was perfect from our first steps in the door until we left feeling fat and fabulous. The Seafood Grits and the She Crab Soup are favorites of mine, but I've tried several other dishes and each one was more wonderful than the last. We sat at tables for dinner twice (had Kevin both times) and at the bar for dinner once (bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly). I want to say something about our server, Kevin, in particular. His service was the perfect balance of non-intrusive but available as well as being great at taking care of our needs before we even had to ask. I highly recommend him. All in all, a beautiful and vibrant evening. Thanks again!"
Dined on 3/13/2014
"Love this restaurant! The food is superb! The servers are attentive without being overbearing. The chef always tries new combinations that are wonderful. Only down side is that the restaurant acoustics are not good. It is difficult to have a conversation except with the person sitting close to you."
Dined on 3/12/2014
"The staff were so flexible, I had to increase the amount of guests 2 times. The servers were attentive and polite and handled the large crowd w/ ease as well as a one year old too! I think one guest had to send her scallops back (under cooked) but everyone said they loved their meals, we had steak, salmon, salad, lobster mac + cheese, fish, crab cakes, and wonderful bread. The guests who arrived early said one staff gave great wine recommendations. All the deserts were wonderful, my husband's cake was free for his birthday."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"This is a popular eating spot, which speaks for itself; so many folks can't be wrong! The food is delicious. The service is exceptional."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"And I don't know what all of the hype is about. The restaurant is small so expect a cramped dining experience. The menu offers a nice selection of southern style food with attractive presentation. With the exception of the parmesan oysters which were exceptional, our entrees ( flounder and striped bass) were unseasoned and bland. Service was extremely slow and our waiter, John, was not very cordial. We were expecting a much better food and service experience given the reviews but would probably not go hear again given all of the great dining options in Raleigh."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"I found this place on Yelp - a few pages in. We were looking for a nice place to celebrate my husband's birthday while visiting our daughter at NC State. The PEI mussels and fried green tomato appetizers were superb. The filets and parmesan oysters in the "carpet bagger" were deliciously tender, flavorful and done exactly to order. Our daughter loved the she crab soup and her fresh garden salad. We had cobbler and creme brûlée along with a delicious local coffee for dessert and they were all fabulous. The atmosphere was that of a neighborhood favorite for a more mature crowd. The service was excellent and very friendly. We will not hesitate to return."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"A great favorite that's been there for many years. Food is consistently excellent, service is attentive, prices are moderate. A lively atmosphere but quite loud."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"This restaurant is a great standard--never a disappointment. Food and service are excellent and desserts a must! Cetainly miss the lunch special of soup/salad, entree, and dessert! Hope it will find its way back on the menu for lunch! One of Raleigh's best restaurants."
Dined on 2/27/2014
"This place is fantastic. I called in advance to ensure that casual attire was okay and was met with an unhesitant yes. We were greeted by a friendly host and the ambience here is classy, but not stuffy. Everyone seemed to be relaxed and enjoying themselves. I had a very nice glass of Four Vines Cab Franc. The lobster mac and cheese is fabulous! I ordered the pork osso bucco with butternut pecan risotto which was delectable! The meat was perfectly cooked, falling of the bone. Creme brulee is one of my favorite desserts. It is on the menu at many establishments on par with this one, but it's often just "okay" and rather disappointing. Their Grand Marnier creme brulee does not disappoint. Highly recommended all around!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Enjoyed the shrimp and grits. One of my favorites. I wish you would bring back the chocolate chip bread pudding with the butter pecan ice cream. That was unbelievable.I did have the pumpkin spiced bread pudding and that was good too."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"The wife and I were very pleasently surprised when we decided to have a late dinner after visiting our daughter. Being not from Raleigh, we almost missed the little mall that the Grill is located at, drove by the entrance the first time... The menu is about to go through a bit of rotation, due to seasonal availability , but there are some key standards on the menu that are very intriguing. The two negatives I have are; that even late in the evening the noise level is rather loud with only 4 tables occupied, the major noise contributor is the bar area (very active bar). The other complaint is that wine list doesn't necessarily line up with the menu. Desserts very good and very large, enough to share between two adults. Enjoy."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"We booked an early seating, and a good thing with all the snow. The food was amazing, the service was top notch (waiter Brian was well informed about wine choices and attentive throughout the meal). Every time we go to this restaurant, we are impressed and we always say we'll go more often."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My husband and I ate a Glenwood Grill on Valentines Day, and it was the best meal we've had in a long time. We were seated promptly, and cordially. The restaurant was serving a limited menu for Valentine's day, but it looked like a full menu to me. There were plenty of excellent options to choose from. My husband had the she-crab soup, and I had the corn and shrimp bisque. Both were wonderful, as was the crab cake appetizer. My husband's carpet bagger was excellent...he said you could have cut the steak with just a fork. I had the filet and butternut squash risotto, which was also excellent. Overall, the food was perfect, the service was top notch, and best of all, the restaurant wasn't chaotic on Valentine's Day. Highly recommended!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Get the Lobster Mac and Cheese, the Oysters, and the Cheeseburger with fried green tomatoes! Wonderful food!!"
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Although this was 2/15, the Valentine's Day menu was a lovely surprise. Great idea to make it a Valentine's weekend! Seared tuna and oysters Rockefeller appetizers were out of this world delicious as was the entree paella, and the crab and scallops. Lots of folks obviously enjoying the fare, so the atmosphere was delightful. Service was outstanding. Quite the best dinner / Valentine's dinner we have enjoyed in a long while."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We were disappointed we waited around and could not get a reservation to one to the "valentinesy" steak and seafood places we had in mind and ended up with few choices. We had never been to the Glenwood Grill before. I have live in Raleigh/Cary area for about 28 years and I enjoyed this meal as much as any meal I have had here. My wife and I recently went to Second Empire and we both thought the food at Glenwood Grill was very comparable (not quite the ambiance, but not quite the bill either). Everything we had (appetizers, scallops over grits with lump crab meat and a corn relish, and the 3 fruit cobbler) was fabulous. Can't wait to get back and try some of their everyday menu items."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Glenwood Grill is an excellent place to eat. I guess the best recommendation is that it is always busy. It's a favorite place of ours because the food tastes good; they use fresh ingredients and create flavorful dishes. Yum!"
Dined on 2/5/2014
"The lobster mac and cheese appetizer was by far the best part of the dinner. Our waiter was good but not exceptional and the food was mediocre. It could be because we haven't been here in a long time and our expectations were high. We were unimpressed enough to not consider rushing back. We definitely have better dining options."
Dined on 2/1/2014
"The Glenwood Grill is tucked in a small shopping center and is one of those neighborhood finds that becomes a must-do. When we plan to be in Raleigh, the first order of business is a reservation at Glenwood Grill. It is consistently delightful. The food is delicious and the ambiance is lowkey, but urbane."
Dined on 2/5/2014
"This was our first time at this restaurant but it definitely will not be the last. The food was absolutely incredible and the prices were extremely reasonable. I highly recommend the pumpkin spice bread pudding with cinnamon ice cream for dessert! I have been telling all of our friends that you cannot miss this place."
Dined on 2/8/2014
"The food is impeccable and the service is absolute perfection. Just enough attention and very accommodating."
Dined on 2/3/2014
"Made a last minute reservation on a Saturday night. Heard a lot of great things about the restaurant. Overall it was okay. No real complaints but nothing really stood out. The crowd was considerably an older scene and the food was good not great. Ambience was also pretty vanilla. I would not rush to go back, but could see myself going in for another try. At that price point I would prefer going somewhere else. Thanks."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"As usual, our food and total dining experience were wonderful. Fine dining with a comfortable, casual feel, and priced to really be able to enjoy the cobbler for dessert! Thanks for a delightful evening."
Dined on 1/25/2014
"Favorite eating place that offers personal service and delicious food. It is always a pleasurable dining experience at GG. Best fried oysters - tender and lightly coated. Salads are good and dressed lightly so the flavors shine through. Entrees are varied and interesting whilst the special feature usually delivers a surprise. A great place to eat :)"
Dined on 1/25/2014
"A go to business lunch restaurant. And for me a great neighborhood gem for a mid week dinner."
Dined on 1/24/2014
"The Glenwood Grill has been around forever. They have been around for so long you forget they are there. Maybe they should change their name and get some press. The food was better than ever this last visit. Portion size used to be an issue, but there must have been 8 oz of Catfish on the Catfish and Pimento Grits dish. Lots of southern flavor. There were a lot of risotto's and grits with the dishes, so this is comfort food for a cold night. Great food, good portions, lots of favor at a fair price. There is a lot to like here and we plan to return sooner rather than later."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Lunch was delicious and service was seamless. Glenwood Grill is perfect for a business lunch as well as for personal dining. Love it!"
Dined on 1/20/2014

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