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Irregardless, Raleigh, NC

Irregardless

4.8
4.8
5505 Reviews
$30 and under
Vegetarian
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Winner of OpenTable’s Top 50 Vegetarian Restaurants in the U.S. and INDYWeek’s Best Salad in Wake County 2019. Offering an award-winning and inclusive experience since 1975 in Downtown Raleigh. Irregardless is an authentic Raleigh experience, offering Farm-to-Table meals sourced from local farms around the Triangle.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 833-8898
  • Website
    https://irregardless.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Juan Carlos Lugo
  • Location
    901 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC 27603
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Cross street
    We are on the corner of Tryon Hill Drive and Morgan Street
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking on both sides of West Morgan Street and off of Tryon Hill drive. Paid Parking across the street and 2 doors north of the Cafe (closer to the round-about, near the cross walk.)
  • Public transit
    Raleigh's CAT bus stops at the corner of West Morgan Street and Tryon Hill, just across the street from the Cafe.
  • Entertainment
    Since the Cafe opened in 1975, the Irregardless has featured the Triangle’s best musicians each night. Currently more than a hundred musicians perform jazz, bluegrass, folk, traditional and dance music on a two month rotation. Go to www.irregardless.com or www.reverbnation.com/venue/irregardlesscafe to see who is performing this evening. We also have live music during brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,505 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
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Healthy

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Hot spot

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Most Booked

  • Raleigh

    Best Service

  • Raleigh

    Best Value

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Healthy

  • Raleigh

    Hot spot

  • Raleigh

    Most Booked

5,505 Reviews

  1. SonjaS

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It regardless remains one of my favorite places to eat out. Our food was delicious and creatively prepared, our server was great, and the live music in the background added to the ambiance of our night out.

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  2. RedSaab

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    3.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Old menu is gone! No more steak medallions or Morgan Street Chicken or the burnt pasta! Stage has been removed and musician now squeezed in at the door. Server had an attitude when we asked about the menu changes - very condescending. Seems as though Irregardless is no longer special and unique but now just another overpriced eatery trying to be hip.

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  3. BRS1

    Philadelphia

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was quite good; service was exemplary; ambiance was enhanced by an excellent guitarist and vocalist. All in all a very good experience.

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  4. Ematteso

    Raleigh

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional food - wonderful menu variety, including several inventive vegetarian and vegan options. The host was attentive and friendly. This has been one of our favorites for years and it did not disappoint.

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  5. HeidiK

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful brunch at Irregardless cafe on Sunday. Irregardless is a Raleigh gem.

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  6. LisaB

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    When the place is full, it is quite loud. I guess that is a good problem to have. Always a great meal!

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  7. Stephanie

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love Irregardless! I’d been once for brunch and went for dinner this weekend, and it lived up to the deliciousness that was brunch. The vegan calamari cannot be missed!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Greensboro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place - great food, service and live music!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding! Dinner was excellent, service was excellent, ambiance was excellent. A wonderful experience!

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  10. Mommaof3

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I miss the old restaurant, it's just not the same.

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  11. Goodbutloud

    Raleigh

    8 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was fine, but they've cut back on the appetizer breads to one tiny scone per person. Extremely noisy with the amped guitarist.

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  12. CarolynN

    Raleigh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The noise levl was awful. They mixed up the food order. The whites of the eggs were runny and the shrimp & grits was like shrimp sou.

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  13. RebeccaB

    Raleigh

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Having food allergies, you always worry, but not here. They ask about allergies before taking your order and have tons of options. Not to mention, the food and ambiance are wonderful too.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, atmosphere and wait staff are always great. My wife and I enjoy dining here 2-3 times monthly. Thanks for always providing a positive experience!

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  15. AmeeA

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vegan options are amazing, service, music, everything was just amazing!

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  16. KellyM

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely meal with amazing service. We had a person in our party with celiac disease, and there were so many choices! I highly recommend this restaurant.

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  17. MarieP

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have been eating here for 30 years. It never disappoints. Delicious food and service.

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  18. Victoria

    Raleigh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, it was a wonderful experience. The food was excellent, as usual. The service was prompt and pleasant. This restaurant never disappoints.

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  19. joy2eat

    Denver

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    First visit for brunch. Waiter was extremely helpful, gave us several options. Free little mini scones to start, very tasty. Restaurant was very crowded and loud, hard to hear each other talking otherwise food, experience and service was very good.

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  20. Gale

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the vegan options. The food is delicious and presented well. The portion size is ample. We had an appetizer and were too full to finish - happy to have leftovers the next day lunch. I look forward to going again!

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  21. DanG

    Raleigh

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Parking is a challenge. Restaurant was busy and the staff was challenged to keep up. Difficult to hear due to customer noise level. Food was decent but nothing to write home about.

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  22. AmyP

    Baltimore

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I have a garlic and onion allergy. The waitress took the time to tell the chef this and he was able to make me a meal that was perfect. Much appreciated!

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  23. JoFM

    Palm Springs

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The Irregardless Restaurant food was only fair on Thanksgiving Day. The turkey dinner was made up of slices of a premade turkey role and did not include a cranberry chutney as advertised. At about $35 it was extremely over-priced. The Mushroom Wellington lacked anything interesting in its taste. The side dish of collard greens was very vinegary. I recall long ago that Irregardless included a basket of homemade breads and muffins. No such thing today! In fact, dinner rolls were an extra at $6. Ridiculous! The pecan pie with white chocolate mousse, however, was very good. Service was only just adequate.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As longtime patrons of Irregardless (since the 80s), we were happy to be able to dine there on Thanksgiving Day and got a reservation early on (on Halloween, actually) for our party of 4. Upon arrival, we were greeted graciously and were seated right away. Our server appeared soon after. The ambiance was lovely, and the seasonal dishes were spectacular in both presentation and taste. We also enjoyed the live music. Only thing we didn't like so much was being hurried to get boxes for takeout, as we were still eating. We knew others would be waiting for our table, so we didn't plan on lingering. But that push was a little much. So we didn't order the wine we were planning to get (had gotten cocktails upfront) and skipped dessert. All in all, though a pleasant experience and a happy Thanksgiving get-together.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Miami

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    It was a great meal. Thoughtful, creative, and tasty. The service was attentive and helpful. It was a fine experience. I am looking forward to my next visit.

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  26. Woodman

    Raleigh

    41 reviews

    4.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We had Thanksgiving dinner here with traditional (Turkey) fare but they did serve a variety of entrees and sides that accommodated most tastes. Although the entrees ranged from the upper 20’s to $38, the amount of food easily provided 2 meals. The food quality was good and the service was sociable and efficient although the servers were held up by a very busy restaurant with a maxed out kitchen. Irregardless has a pleasant and friendly vibe and the keyboard player provided some very nice instrumental music.

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  27. StanN

    Raleigh

    14 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The atmosphere was electric with excited diners. Service was excellent. The Thanksgiving menu was creative and varied. We greatly enjoyed our holiday dinner.

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  28. LesterH

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second year for Thanksgiving and the food was excellent. Most of us had the roast turkey meal, one had prime rib and the other the mushroom meal and everyone was well pleased with amount and taste. Although the restaurant was fully booked the service was excellent, timely and friendly. If you want a great traditional Thanksgiving meal or a great choice of other meals and don't want to do all the work of creating the meal, this is the place. This will be a tradition for my family.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice ambiance, and excellent service. We will be back.

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  30. SandyJ

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we walked through the door service was impeccable and lasted until we walked out the door. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Will definitely go again!!!

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  31. Crjones

    Wilmington

    40 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a wonderful experience at Irregardless. Thank you for bringing back the vegan calamari!!

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  32. AnneP

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Sunday brunch and it was good. The potato wedges were a bit salty. The rest of our meals were delicious. We had to wait a bit for our waitress to come to our table but she was very pleasant and the restaurant was busy. I'd definitely come back for brunch or dinner.

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  33. VinceM

    Wilmington

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service, thank you, Amanda! Yummy Gluten-Free and Vegan options! I recommend outdoor dining.

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  34. MichaelH

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite, fresh food! Desserts were fantastic and creative! Hostess and Waitress were very professional and helpful

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I dine at Irregardless monthly and always enjoy the experience. The food is always excellent and we have enjoyed getting to know a few of the servers. Thanks for always making our dining experience enjoyable. Michael

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    50 reviews

    3.0

    50 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    Menu has become stale. Last 3 times no steak dishes on the menu, only a burger. Had the roasted chicken—very bland and no flavor. As the tables filled up, it literally becomes impossible to have a conversation. Restaurant is falling down my list of favorites. Disappointing.

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  37. Cookie

    Raleigh

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good date night place. Relax, don't be in a hurry.

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  38. Valery

    Raleigh

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love the food here but the crab cake Benedict was squishy and didn’t seem to be cooked as much as they normally are. I tried friends food and it was fabulous. Still would come back since this has been the only miss in many experiences

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love Irregardless! My favorite place in town anytime of the day :)

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  40. ZackaryW

    Raleigh

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Irregardless is a staple for us. We visit frequently, and it never disappoints. Food and service are always amazing, with great live music. The only downside is it can get pretty loud inside, but it's popular because it's so good.

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Safety precautions

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    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Irregardless using the Order Online button. Irregardless also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 833-8898.

Irregardless is rated 4.8 stars by 5505 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 87 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Irregardless

901 W. Morgan St., Raleigh, NC 27603

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are on the corner of Tryon Hill Drive and Morgan Street
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:30 pm–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–2:30 pm Lunch Fri 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vegetarian, American, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is ample street parking on both sides of West Morgan Street and off of Tryon Hill drive. Paid Parking across the street and 2 doors north of the Cafe (closer to the round-about, near the cross walk.)
  • Public transit
    Raleigh's CAT bus stops at the corner of West Morgan Street and Tryon Hill, just across the street from the Cafe.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Juan Carlos Lugo
  • Entertainment
    Since the Cafe opened in 1975, the Irregardless has featured the Triangle’s best musicians each night. Currently more than a hundred musicians perform jazz, bluegrass, folk, traditional and dance music on a two month rotation. Go to www.irregardless.com or www.reverbnation.com/venue/irregardlesscafe to see who is performing this evening. We also have live music during brunch on Saturday and Sunday.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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