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Flask & Beaker

5 (1)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2451 Alumni Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

Curiosity. Precision. Discovery. On NC State University’s innovative Centennial Campus, Flask & Beaker is where culinary science meets artful design. Overlooking the serene waters of Lake Raleigh, this modern dining lab experiments with bold flavors, and cutting-edge mixology to create a formula for an unforgettable experience.

Much like its namesake, Flask & Beaker is a place of exploration—a refined yet relaxed space where every dish and cocktail is carefully engineered to delight the senses. Start your day with breakfast that sparks creativity, refuel at lunch with perfectly balanced flavors, or wind down at dinner with cocktails designed like liquid alchemy.

Whether you’re a researcher chasing breakthroughs, a golfer perfecting your swing at Lonnie Poole, or a guest preparing for game day, Flask & Beaker invites you to step into our laboratory of taste and innovation. Here, the hypothesis is simple: when precision meets passion, brilliance is inevitable.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Flask & Beaker reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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5.0
5.0 based on all time ratings
  • 5.0Food
  • 5.0Service
  • 5.0Ambience
  • 5.0Value

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64 Reviews
  1. Alina

    Orlando / Central Florida East1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Experience! From the moment I walked into Flask and Beaker, the service was outstanding — friendly and attentive the whole way through. I started with the Short Rib Nacho Destruction and it was insanely good. For dinner, the 16oz Cowboy Ribeyewas cooked perfectly and packed with flavor. The drinks were delicious, and everything was very well priced. I can’t wait to come back with a group of friends and do it all over again!

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  2. The reviews below were submitted before December 31, 2024, when this restaurant changed management.

  3. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Under staffed. The staff tried but I’d leave this place alone unless your staying at the hotel or just going for a drink. Maybe it’ll get better as the next semester gets going. Staff needs help.

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  4. starzlght VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill31 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Easy location to visit while staying at the hotel, food was good. Wish they had their own drink menu and staffing was lacking. We felt bad for the bar tender who also was host, waiter, busser, etc. Hoping they get more staff.

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  5. Unsatisfied

    Tampa / Central Florida West5 reviews

    Dined on July 3, 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Enjoyable dinner

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  6. Claudia VIP

    Orange County32 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible experience !!! They were out of staff , only one waitress to serve indoor , outdoor and the bar. When finally we seated she gave the menu and listed 2 or 3 items out of the kitchen. We decided to leave . The menu didn’t have good options . We’ll not come back.

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  7. PeterG

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill10 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Went for Mother’s Day. The restaurant was convenient to where we were coming from and they didn’t need to turn our table over so our party of 6 had a relaxing meal. The service team was busy and worked hard and were fairly attentive. The grill was open for custom orders of waffles and eggs. The staff of one and then briefly two chefs were kept extremely busy but worked calmly, efficiently and dealt well the pressure of orders. The food was fine- nothing special. It was buffet style and for $40 pp could have have a few more options.

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  8. Mars VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill11 reviews

    Dined on April 25, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    One server who was the bartender and running around. Only one person in the kitchen. We had to go get our drinks at the bar then wait. Food was cold when it got to us. The server already told us to be patient as she is alone. She did what she could. For such a large scale hotel, you’d think they’d have it more smoother.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We had reservations set for Valentine’s Day and when we arrive, they said they only had salad and burger options for dinner. The host seemed embarrassed to hand us the menu and asked if we wanted to stay. No one was there, it seemed as if they were short staff and not expecting a valentines crowd. They failed to call to give us to a heads up that they were not fully operating dinner on valentines….

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  10. MikeJ

    Virginia4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2022

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The website showed an extensive menu with a variety of options. When we got there, the menu we had to choose from was extremely limited. It included 2-3 starters, 2 different salads and a couple of sandwiches. This was very disappointing. The service, however, was excellent. The waitress made our dining experience, pleasant.

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  11. DeborahS

    New York City4 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2021

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious breakfast. Nice and quick service. Highly recommend

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today
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2451 Alumni Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Bar Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Hotel Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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