Plates Kitchen

Name: Plates Kitchen
Address: 301 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27603
Telephone: (919) 828-0018
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1810 Reviews

$30 and under

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For twenty years, we have lived and traveled the world. We are often surprised and inspired by the food we have eaten along the way. From the first apple tarts in France, the Pecorino cheese in Tuscany, Weiss Wurst in Germany, Espada (scabbard fish) on the island of Madeira, to Hong Kong, Thailand and China, we have learned new flavors and techniques to add to the outstanding food of the American South. — At Plates, we hope that you will enjoy some of our favorite international dishes combined with our regional southern flavors. Join us on a culinary journey that is globally inspired and locally produced.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

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Options

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
International, Café, Global, International
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Fri 8:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Wed–Fri 10:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(919) 828-0018
Website
http://www.plateskitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
David Mitchell
Catering
Plates Kitchen offers catering services at your location. We bring fresh, local and delicious cuisine to you for breakfast, lunch or dinner events. Visit us on the web or call the restaurant at 919-828-0018 for details.
Private party facilities
Entire restaurant seats 50 and is available for private functions. Covered patio seats 25. No facility fee. Minimum food and beverage amounts apply based on date and time during the week. We also cater all sorts of functions for groups of 15 or more, and we can open our dining room for private lunches
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (919) 828-0018

Location
301 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Cross street
Lane Street
Parking details
Free parking in the lot behind our building (enter on Lane Street). Take note of your parking space and license plate number and have it ready for our host upon arrival so that we can validate your vehicle (there is no parking attendant). In addition, all Raleigh city street parking is free after 6pm on weekdays and all weekend long.
Public transit
Located one block north of the R-Line's Glenwood Ave. / North St. stop.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Market Salad$12.00
mixed greens + cucumbers + pickled beets + manchego + sunflower seeds + mustard vinaigrette; can be made vegan
Blackened Catfish Hushpuppies$12.00
cornmeal + nc catfish + onions + herbs + lemon tartar sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00
pimento cheese + house pickle salad + red pepper jelly
Charcuterie & Cheese Board$24.00
hand-selected and house cured artisan meats + artisan cheeses + house jam + house pickles + house accoutrements + union special bread; can be made Gluten-Free
Local Blueberry & Arugula Salad$12.00
pickled nc blueberries + baby arugula + almonds + goat cheese + pickled onions + white balsamic vinaigrette
Edamame Hummus$10.00
lemon + tahini + olive oil + togarashi + sesame rice crackers
Grilled Halloumi$14.00
dried apricot + truffle honey + arugula + grilled union special sourdough
Jamaican Beef Hand Pie$12.00
spicy braised beef + turmeric pastry + mango habanero aioli

Mains

Seared Sea Scallops*$29.00
Artichokes + summer squash + couscous + local green onions + horseradish-tomato vinaigrette. Pairing: Rosé, Domaine Preignes le Vieux 2022, (Languedoc, France)
Pan Roasted Pork Chop*$28.00
Caramelized onion grits + local asparagus + smoked paprika chimichurri. Pairing: Merlot, Ancient Peaks 2020 (Paso Robles, CA)
Vegetable Curry$18.00
Squash + carrots + local asparagus + radishes + onions + basmati rice + edamame + yellow curry broth. Pairing: Dry Riesling, Jim Barry 'Watervale' 2021 (Australia)
Crispy NC Catfish$26.00
Cornmeal crusted catfish + bok choy + heart of palm + rainbow carrots + green beans + coconut curry sauce. Pairing: Gewurztraminer, Heinz Eifel 2020 (Rheinhessen, Germany)
Braised Beef Short Rib$32.00
Mashed potatoes + green beans + red wine jus. Pairing: Douro, Casa Ferreirinha 'Vinha Grande' 2018 (Portugal)
Chive Fettuccine$19.00
Handmade pasta + spinach + fennel + roasted peppers + goat cheese alfredo + parmesan cheese + breadcrumbs. Pairing: Chardonnay (unoaked), Chateau de Pizay 2020 (Beaujolais, France)

Sandwiches

served with house cut fries du jour or side salad ~ add bacon +$4; avocado +$4; egg +$1.50

Roasted Turkey Sandwich$15.00
House roasted turkey + guacamole + pepper jack + red onion + lettuce + tomato + union special sourdough. Pairing: American IPA, Trophy Brewing 'Trophy Wife' (Raleigh, NC)
Cured Salmon Baguette$16.00
house cured salmon + horseradish cream + red Onion + arugula + union special baguette. Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc, Allan Scott 2022 (Marlborough, New Zealand)

What 1,810 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Great for brunch
Raleigh
Best Value
Raleigh
Great for brunch
Raleigh
Neighborhood gem

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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was phenomenal - from the service, to the ambiance, to the food. I dined with four people and we each got different entrees and everyone was raving about their meal. They also have an impressive wine list and the toffee pudding dessert was one of the best things I’ve ever eaten! Also really appreciate how many of their ingredients are locally sourced. Highly recommend!
AG
AllysonG
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been here several times and the food never disappoints. I love their changing menu because I always get to try something new when I go. Also the sticky toffee pudding is the best thing to exist!
D
Danny
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch spot. Best in Raleigh. Good food and creative drinks.
A
Amanda
Charlotte
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best (local) place to eat on Glenwood South by far. Great brunch (mimosa specials always call my name).
NL
NiaLawson
Raleigh
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed our dinner and experience at Plates! We ordered the Black Pepper Pasta and it was delicious and so were the Fried Green Tomatoes! We’ll be back!! 🙃
FS
FrankS
Tampa
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and service was great! Not rushed and timing between apps and dinner perfect.
JR
JReviews
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2023
overall4food3service3ambience3
The food here is just ok. Everything needed salt.
SL
StephanieL
Denver
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Outdoor patio dining was lovely - my only negative was that the traffic was a little loud. Recommend!
LR
LivingRFNinCO
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We very much enjoyed our evening at Plates. Great food. Great vibe. Pleasant and attentive service.
LO
LOVESJESUS
Raleigh
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is our go to brunch and celebrating holidays❤️ love the food, people and owners ❤️❤️
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Menu item not what’s online. Good food but too noisy inside the small setting.
LR
LaReeJ
Raleigh
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My favorite restaurant and Raymond is absolutely delightful.
M
Maneesha
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was on my “must try” list for some time now and I finally made a reservation for lunch on Mother’s Day. I was duly impressed with the service. Our reservation was scheduled at 3 (at which time the brunch ended and dinner began) my daughter was running a few minutes late and the manager made it a point to visit our table and let us know the chefs would still prepare us brunch if we wanted. In addition the food was fresh and delicious! We ordered a salad and appetizer before our entrees. We enjoyed a crafted cocktail and the server was very attentive and delightful. I almost failed to mention - kid friendly! I highly recommend Plates!
CC
CarolC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was delicious. The presentation was beautiful. The staff was friendly and helpful. This was my second time visiting the restaurant. I will absolutely return. I love that the food is locally sourced. I would not hesitate to recommend Plates to friends. It is a great place for a special meal or just to get some great food at a great price.
BP
BrianP
Raleigh
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at Plates Kitchen, is like enjoying a meal with family! Plates Kitchen is second to none! We enjoyed the Beef Tenderloin & the Salmon entree’s. We are regulars at Plates for a good reason, a better dining experience doesn’t exist! Justin & Chef David, you continue to execute at the highest levels! Thanks again!
KB
KennedyB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
We utilized the outside dining area. I would only recommended the outside seating for parties larger than 2 because the inside was very small. Overall food was great, a little pricey and took a while to come out. I would definitely go back to try something else.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful waitress! The food was amazing!
MM
MariannM
Washington DC
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fun evening! Great food, friendly servers and a wonderful vibe! The restaurant across the street had a live band & all their doors/windows open, so that was a little loud. But I would go back here in a heartbeat!!!
OC
OrlandoChic
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The brunch was amazing!! Best shrimp and grits I've ever had. Our server was amazing too! He was very attentive and kind. Everything was sooo good!!
MK
MarlyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Went to plates for the first time with one of my girlsfriends for a Sunday brunch. Our server Natalie was super friendly and made the best recommendations. The drinks were refreshing and the food was great! If you go ask for Natalie she is joy and makes the whole experience all the more enjoyable!
D
Diana
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We have been there twice and absolutely love every single meal that we get there. Every week they change the menu and it’s perfect. Perfect date night food. Cannot wait to go back there. Their dessert is amazing. Very attentive staff. Love love this place
ET
EliT
Caribbean
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Location is excellent just in the middle of downtown Raleigh, there is also ample private pay parking behind the building. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable, drinks are well made and food portions are just perfect. The menu is only one page but I believe they change it often according to seasonal items. Either way, this is a must place to dine for special occasions or just to have a good time with friends and family. I recommend sitting outside if the weather permits.
Plates KitchenResponded on May 6, 2023Thank you for the wonderful review, Eli. We are so glad you enjoyed everything!
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Nylic53
Raleigh
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As a neighbor, I go often, so my review might be a little biased. Plates is a great neighborhood restaurant serving great food with a great outdoor dining area. Always has a well trained staff, and chef Mitchell has a great brunch and dinner menu. Never go to Saturday or Sunday brunch without a reservation. They are always packed.
P
Professor06foodie
Raleigh
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food and great/attentive service! What a way to celebrate my birthday in a small, intimate manner!
DH
DaleH
Raleigh
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, the food and service was great! Loved the crab cake benedict.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was great. Service was great ambience was great.
JS
JennaS
Raleigh
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience4
We will not be going back. It took 45 minutes for my husband to get his very simple mixed drink. Our entire party of 5 only ordered 1 drink each because of how slow the service was. Our waitress was super nice and attentive however it really turned us off to this establishment.
Plates KitchenResponded on May 6, 2023I am sorry to hear your experience was no up to par. A 45 min wait seems unusually long, our services have never taken 45 min in the past . I will explore more into this issue to determine what happened. I understand the Manager did stop by your table and address any confusion on drink choices made and items we were sold out of for the night. I believe we gave your group a substitute app for free and provided 2 birthday desserts for free. We apologize again and do hope to see you in the future.
PP
PatrickP
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Never a bad plate. The Toffee pudding is to die for!
SM
StaceyM
Raleigh
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It is so my favorite go to! For Brunch, Lunch and Dinner I have never had anything but a great meal! Just love it!
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flipyas2
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Limited menu and portions are smaller than an average restaurant but so worth it. Very fast food delivery. Service was outstanding. Best dining experience we've had in years.
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Nylic53
Raleigh
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on April 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place for special occasions or just a regular night out. Well managed with a great chef and wait staff. Highly recommended.
TC
TonyaC
Raleigh
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely delicious! Had a wonderful brunch at Plates Kitchen and I cannot wait to go back. Highly recommend!!
K
Kaitlynb
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
Hostess was very rude, we were seated 20 mins past our reservation. Check was incorrect, hair in the food.
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OpenTable Diner
Orlando
7 reviews
vip
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience3
Unfortunately, this was our second visit and it just did not live up to the hype. First of all, there was chewed gum inside of one our napkins (that the silverware was wrapped in), then our water glasses smelled dirty. We requested new glasses and they seemed fine. My husband ordered the B.E.C. sandwhich and it was very simple, but fine. I ordered a salad and added shrimp. For a $20 salad I was highly disappointed. The salad, itself, was just a small bed of plain arugula (think the size of your palm), with minimal toppings. The grilled shrimp were basically the shrimp from shrimp cocktail, but much smaller and chewy. We really wanted to like this place because the reviews were just amazing - sadly, it missed the mark.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The duck melt was fantastic and service was on point! Great evening with friends.
TM
TMFfromRaleigh
Raleigh
68 reviews
vip
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was one of Plates’ special pairing dinners, where an alcoholic beverage is paired with specifically prepared courses. Tonight’s pairing featured five courses with different types of mead. Excellent!
MM
MitchellM
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The special dinner and mead pairing event was absolutely fantastic. I had to go solo for this experience and was still treated respectfully and fully like everyone else. The event paired food, mead, and a special host to chat about the foods and drinks as a combination in the context of history, while also providing answers to questions while we dined. Plates did a fantastic job of presenting courses in a timely and seamless way, and I extra appreciated being able to chat with the folks running the show to know more about other offerings and events in the space, as well as their normal operations. This is all sugar on top of the fact that the food itself was phenomenal and made with extreme care and appreciation for the mead pairing.
DF
DawnF
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the special Mead Dinner Pairing. Chef David never disappoints with his menu. The room could get a bit noisy as everyone talked amongst themselves, but the the experience was enjoyable and I look forward to them doing another one. Bring back the mead with more variety!
S
Scotus
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Superb wine pairing with mead and five superb courses. Mead being relatively unknown, the meal selection was a delight
LO
LOVESJESUS
Raleigh
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
this is always our go to place during holidays. Food is always on point. Love the owners and the staff.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Plates Kitchen using the Order Online button.

Plates Kitchen is rated 4.8 stars by 1810 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jun 5, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 41 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Order online

301 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603

Additional information

Cross street
Lane Street
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Breakfast Wed–Fri 8:00 am–2:30 pm Brunch Wed–Fri 10:00 am–2:30 pm Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed–Sat 5:30 pm–9:30 pm Sun 6:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
International, Café, Global, International
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Free parking in the lot behind our building (enter on Lane Street). Take note of your parking space and license plate number and have it ready for our host upon arrival so that we can validate your vehicle (there is no parking attendant). In addition, all Raleigh city street parking is free after 6pm on weekdays and all weekend long.
Public transit
Located one block north of the R-Line's Glenwood Ave. / North St. stop.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
David Mitchell
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.plateskitchen.com/
Phone number
(919) 828-0018
Catering
Plates Kitchen offers catering services at your location. We bring fresh, local and delicious cuisine to you for breakfast, lunch or dinner events. Visit us on the web or call the restaurant at 919-828-0018 for details.
Private party facilities
Entire restaurant seats 50 and is available for private functions. Covered patio seats 25. No facility fee. Minimum food and beverage amounts apply based on date and time during the week. We also cater all sorts of functions for groups of 15 or more, and we can open our dining room for private lunches
Private party contact
our Private Event Coordinator : (919) 828-0018

Plates Kitchen

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Options

Additional information

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Small Plates + Shareables

Market Salad$12.00

Blackened Catfish Hushpuppies$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$12.00

Charcuterie & Cheese Board$24.00

Local Blueberry & Arugula Salad$12.00

Edamame Hummus$10.00

Grilled Halloumi$14.00

Jamaican Beef Hand Pie$12.00

Mains

Seared Sea Scallops*$29.00

Pan Roasted Pork Chop*$28.00

Vegetable Curry$18.00

Crispy NC Catfish$26.00

Braised Beef Short Rib$32.00

Chive Fettuccine$19.00

Sandwiches

Roasted Turkey Sandwich$15.00

Cured Salmon Baguette$16.00

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