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NCMA Cafe, Raleigh, NC

NCMA Cafe

4.4
4.4
409 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
Catering Works is proud to present NCMACafe, located at the North Carolina Museum of Art WEST BUILDING. Our menu features a variety of Southern-inspired fare with International influence. Premium wines, crafted coffee drinks and in February of 2023, the long-awaited return of weekend brunch at the Museum of Art.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (919) 218-0073
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering Works is the exclusive caterer at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Learn more about catering and possibilities for a delicious event at:<br />https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/the-works-at-ncma.php
  • Private party facilities
    Learn more about spaces available for private events at:https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/event-spaces.php

Experiences

  • The Art of Wine: Seeing Red

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 24, 2025 only
    Seeing Red, a presentation in the new Conservation Gallery, features the history, symbolism, and materiality of red dyes and pigments in art. It features an interactive display and works of art from the NCMA collection to illustrate the artistic use of red. At this event enjoy a short tour of Seeing Red with Director of Conservation Perry Hurt, creator of the installation. Then in the NCMA Café, embark on a deep dive into red wine, presented by wine educator and owner of Vitis House Doreen Colondres. A fascinating, unique, and cross-cultural combination of art and wine, with creative food pairings by Chef Rick of Catering Works and the NCMA Café. Please e-mail Nicole@CateringWorks.com with any accommodation questions.
    The Art of Wine: Seeing Red Photo
  • NCMA After Hours: Prix Fixe Dining

    $99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 only
    Join us after hours at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The NCMA Café will offer an exclusive prix fixe dining experience curated by Chef Rick Sloan. This special dining opportunity is designed to complement the artistic atmosphere and ensure guests enjoy a curated meal in an intimate setting. The three course menu features a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Wine, beer, mocktails and cocktails are available for purchase at the event.
    NCMA After Hours: Prix Fixe Dining Photo

What 409 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NCMA Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "delicious food" and a "pleasant atmosphere." Known for its "wonderful service," the cafe presents a diverse menu featuring standout dishes like the "mango coconut chicken salad." Patrons appreciate its quiet ambiance, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal before exploring the museum.

409 Reviews
  1. Beth

    Houston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was poor. We waited for 20 minutes and no service. Multiple servers passed by us without even looking up. We had to hunt someone down to wait on us. We ordered entrees and coffee. The coffee took so long that we actually got in line to order self serve. The waitress finally brought out our coffee which was cold. The entrees also arrived cold and my risotto was so tasteless we had to get someone to bring us salt to make it palatable. Very disappointing. Someone needs to get in there and implement quality control measures.

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  2. Naomi

    Warwickshire

    31 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great spot for a casual brunch. Good service. Wide range of food options.

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  3. Sandy

    Raleigh

    32 reviews

    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was very good but there weren’t enough staff so she and everyone else was running fast but service was slow.

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  4. Terri

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice to have a tasty snack after seeing the exhibits.

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  5. Lisa

    Raleigh

    51 reviews

    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a hair embedded in our cheese fondue share plate. The food is overpriced. It is cold if you are seated by the door. Our waitress was delightful. I hope someday they can improve to where it is delightful to eat at the NCMA. I have dined in other art museum restaurants and have enjoyed the experience much more.
    NCMA CafeResponded on November 23, 2024
    Hello Lisa. Thank you for taking the time to let us know about your experience. We sincerely apologize for the issue with your fondue dish - this is not how our cafe operates and I have address both our kitchen staff and serving staff. We are glad to hear that you server was able to take care of you. We hope you'll come back and join us for lunch again so we can provide you with a seat away from the door and a wonderful dining experience.

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  6. Lauren

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this cafe - good food and art. Can’t be beat.

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  7. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place with great ambience. Fondue was delicious; the quiche needed salt and using the pasta as a crust was not tasteful to my palate. Wouldn’t order again. Other than the quiche; it was a delightful experience
    NCMA CafeResponded on November 23, 2024
    Thank you for the wonderful feedback, Elizabeth. We're happy to hear that, despite the quiche not being your favorite, you had a delightful experience. We hope you'll come back to join us in the future, as we change the menu with each season!

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  8. Stacey

    Charleston

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the wine selection by the glass was not only quite varied but good quality. I think the meal was expensive - it was a prix fixe menu with 4 main course selections, 3 app selections and 2-3 desserts. Wines and mixed drinks were added costs. The noise level seemed high. Service was very good at all points of the meal except for our initial drink order which took quite a while to receive.
    NCMA CafeResponded on November 23, 2024
    Hi Stacey. Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback around out After Hours Dining Experience. This was the first time our cafe was able to host an event like this, and your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us make improvements for the next event. We hope you'll join us again in the future!

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  9. Don

    Washington DC

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m picky about shrimp and grits but these surpassed expectations. Simply the best I’ve had in the Triangle area in quite a while. Bravo.
    NCMA CafeResponded on November 23, 2024
    Don thank you so much for the amazing review! We have shared this with our Executive Chef and he couldn't be more proud. We appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback, and hope you'll join us again in the future for another round of shrimp and grits!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cafe in the NCMA. Menu is excellent and changes seasonally.

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FAQs

NCMA Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 409 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 20 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for NCMA Cafe

2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-6433

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parking is free and available - Blue Ridge lot (RIGHT) Overflow (LEFT)
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Phone number
    (919) 218-0073
  • Catering
    Catering Works is the exclusive caterer at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Learn more about catering and possibilities for a delicious event at:<br />https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/the-works-at-ncma.php
  • Private party facilities
    Learn more about spaces available for private events at:https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/event-spaces.php
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