Best Casual Restaurants in Apex

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1. Tribeca Tavern

4.5

Awesome(1567)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cary

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Tribeca Tavern. Proud to be a North Carolina company, we celebrate the vibrant communities we serve and are committed to upholding the highest standards in the quality of our products and the local causes we support. We pledge to offer you a delightful experience complete with our signature Tribeca hospitality.Whether you're drinking the crafty brews created by our sister establishment, The Mash House Brewery, or you're enjoying entrees prepared in our from-scratch kitchens, you can count on handcrafted flavors with a dash of homegrown flair.We look forward to serving you many times over, be it for family nights out, dinners for two, game-watching afternoons, or private parties and corporate events. Enjoy!

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2. Sophie's Grill & Bar

4.1

Excellent(128)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• European • Cary

Booked 2 times today

Bringing Old World Favorites to the Heart of North Carolina!

3. Nazara

4.6

Exceptional(124)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Cary

Booked 2 times today

Managed by passionate and a seasoned team of operators, Nazara awakens the inner soul through colorful ambiance, rich Indian palate, and complex tastes with a seductive dining room, a fashionable bar, intimate private lounge, and outdoor seating. We strive to create memorable dining experiences day after day. Guests can sample the vibrant flavors of India through Nazara’s various dining options. Our menu features classic Indian cuisine reinvented for today’s more discerning palate. We invite you to indulge in India’s culinary treasures, time after time.The team shares a vision of the future for Indian cuisine, an endeavor to improve the purest traditional and regional cuisines, while simultaneously creating innovative, modern dishes and interpretation while maintaining traditional integrity. The bar and wine cellar carry a depth of offerings that exceed the expectations of our guests on a regular basis.

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4. Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi

4.9

Exceptional(951)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • Holly Springs

Booked 38 times today

Osha Thai Kitchen & Sushi, named after the Thai word “osha” meaning, tasty or good, is more than just providing you, the guest, with good food. We are striving each day to deliver an atmosphere that is not only welcoming, but one that you will be happy to share with your friends and family. A consistent experience of authentic Thai food and sushi that will wake your taste buds up and have you asking for more.For Take Out ordering online, please visit oshathaikitchennc.comPlease note that if you party does not arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation time, we may need to release your table and place your back on the waitlist (if exists) or offer the table to other customers. We will provide you with the current wait time so that you can make an informed decision. If you think you may be running late, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate you. We may contact you about this reservation so please ensure your email and phone number are correct when setting.

5. Superica - Fenton

4.4

Awesome(121)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tex-Mex • Cary

Booked 42 times today

Superica – “where sunshine spends the winter” – also known as Tex-Mex cuisine served in an Old-West-inspired atmosphere alongside music inspired by Austin.The cuisine is a combination of 1950s Tex-Mex and the wood grill that has taken the food to another level by way of fajitas and more. An “evolved Tex-Mex menu,” includes the classics: tacos, nachos, tamales and enchiladas plus more intricate dishes such as wood-grilled fajitas and shrimp tacos always served with just-made flour tortillas, all while paying homage to the traditions and recipes that have been a part of the Texas culture for decades.

6. Sports and Social Cary

3.9

Excellent(62)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Sports Bar • Cary

Booked 1 time today

Sports and Social Cary is your ultimate fan experience this season. Don't miss a moment of the action with a huge 42-foot HD big screen and more than 65 HDTVs. Sports and Social Cary takes sports viewing to the next level with big eats, outdoor patio and crush bar, extensive beer selection, and social games like skeeball, foosball, hoops and more! Come see how we're raising the sports bar at Sports & Social Cary. Located in Fenton, exit 291 off I-40.

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7. Doc B's Restaurant- Cary

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4.6

Exceptional(4)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Cary

Booked 49 times today

Set in a comfortable and inviting atmosphere, Doc B's Restaurant serves food made from scratch daily. Incorporating the highest-quality ingredients, the menu includes a variety of "very special” entrees, crave-worthy burgers and sandwiches, signature Wok Out Bowls™, delicious salads, indulgent desserts and so much more. Doc B’s also impresses with an extensive locally curated craft beer offering, wine and spirits selection in addition to signature cocktails. No matter what occasion, the expansive menu truly offers something for everyone. With each location having its own personality, Doc B’s Cary at Fenton offers a large, vibrant outdoor patio with a gorgeous pergola, furnished with heaters, misters and fans so guests can enjoy Fenton Square in all seasons. Finally, the expansive bar with six tv's adjacent to the plush lounge, are perfect for mingling with friends and social gatherings.

8. Leo's Italian Social - Park West Village

4.4

Awesome(474)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Morrisville

Booked 12 times today

Leo's Italian Social in Morrisville, NC located at Park West Village is a vibrant dining spot known for its lively atmosphere and diverse menu. Highlights include: Happy Hour: Enjoy $3 off appetizers and pizzas, Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm. Brunch: Delight in a weekend brunch available until 3pm on Saturdays and Sundays. Ambiance: Features a welcoming outside patio and private dining options, perfect for gatherings. Entertainment: Live music adds to the energetic vibe. Cuisine: Offers a rich selection of fresh pasta, seafood, and steak, paired with an extensive wine and cocktail list. A perfect destination for food lovers and social gatherings!

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9. Cru Food and Wine Bar - Fenton

4.2

Awesome(191)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Wine Bar • Cary

Booked 12 times today

CRÚ is excited to announce our newest location: perfectly poised in the heart of the active Fenton triangle, just around the corner from the theaters (!), the Sephora (!!), salons (!!!), Pilates, gelatto, sporting goods & clothing stores, soccer park, aquatic center, and so much more. Phew! — after all that activity, you are going to need a place to unwind. Let our CRÚ staff take care of you! Stop by and experience the unique mix of Napa style foods, wines, fun and relaxation that only CRÚ can offer.

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10. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Morrisville

4.4

Awesome(1882)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Morrisville

Booked 27 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour at the FIREBAR® or on the patio for drink specials and bar bites. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve Your Table with us today.

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AndiePVIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •41 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
My husband and I came here just so I could taste the mocktails by Curious Elixirs. The mocktails were great but so was the food and service. I love paneer and the grilled pineapple paneer appetizer was AMAZING! The sauce over it as to die for. I love paneer and had more of that for my main and my husband had the Lamb “Josh Rogan”. lol! Heat level was perfect and both dishes were plentiful and seasoned expertly. We’re visiting again for sure. (Great and reasonable wine selection as well as cocktails.)
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NazaraPrice: Moderate• Indian• Cary
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4.6
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LawrenceVIP
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
One of our favorites …food , service and ambiance great !
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Osha Thai Kitchen & SushiPrice: Moderate• Thai• Holly Springs
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4.9
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Philip and Gaye
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed dining here very much. The burgers and sweet potato fries were so delicious. Can’t wait to go back! Everyone there was so kind and friendly from the time we got there until we left.
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Tribeca TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Cary
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4.5
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Amanda
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 13, 2025
My first time at Superica was excellent! Wonderful food, drinks, location, and service!
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Superica - FentonPrice: Moderate• Tex-Mex• Cary
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4.4
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Norbert
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •1 review
5.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
The salmon and the shrimp pasta were excellently prepared and hot to the table. the service was spot on, not too much attention but enough to check on our needs.
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Sophie's Grill & BarPrice: Moderate• European• Cary
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4.1

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