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NCMA Cafe, Raleigh, NC

NCMA Cafe

4.8 (515)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-6433

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions

Catering Works is proud to present NCMA Café, 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 the long-awaited return of weekend brunch at the Museum of Art.

*Open for dinner 4 nights only - 7/11, 7/19, 8/8, 8/15*

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
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • 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/north-carolina-museum-of-art/event-planning-at-ncma
  • Private party facilities
    Learn more about spaces available for private events at:https://cateringworks.com/north-carolina-museum-of-art/event-spaces-and-pricing

Experiences

  • Art Heist Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 31, 2025 only
    Step into an evening of intrigue, where art meets mystery, and every bite holds a clue. As you indulge in a specially curated multi-course menu, explore the museum and uncover clues that guide you closer to the missing piece of art. Will you crack the case before dessert? Join us for an unforgettable night of fine dining, suspense, and artistic discovery!
    Art Heist Dinner Photo
  • Art inside the Bottle: Devotion

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Sep 25, 2025 only
    Discover the meaning of “Devotion” through the lens of art and wine. Join curators Sean Burrus and Ángel Gonzalez for a captivating tour of our newest thematic exhibit Devotion, as they unveil how each work of art expresses passion, purpose, and human connection across time. Then, indulge in a multi-course dinner crafted by Chef Rick Sloan of NCMA Café, paired with exceptional wines and guided education by Doreen Colondres of Vitis House. This tasting journey through boutique wines of the world will invite you to explore the flavors and stories that ignite your deepest passions.
    Art inside the Bottle: Devotion Photo

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What 515 people are saying

NCMA Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NCMA Cafe delights with "delicious, upscale food" and a "varied menu featuring fresh local ingredients." Guests rave about the "outstanding" service and "beautiful surroundings" nestled within the art museum. Highlights include the "best quiche in town" and creative dishes like "shrimp and grits." Ideal for a delightful brunch or lunch experience.
515 Reviews
  1. Jill VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal! The vegetarian pasta , hummus and burger outstanding. Primary color salad is the best salad entree refreshing and delicious!! Everyone loved dinner and the carrot cake is divine!

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  2. Rhonda VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill25 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious!! Staff very nice and food and drinks were excellent. Highly recommend!

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  3. Kayla VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the absolute pleasure of attending the first "Dinner and a Movie" night. I had eaten lunch here before and knew their burger was really good so I almost ordered it, but switched up last minute and tried the special Chicken Tostada (which should absolutely be on the everyday lunch menu, it was so good!) The café isn’t normally open for dinner, which made it feel even more special. Service was prompt and attentive, and both the manager and the Chef came by our table to make sure we were enjoying everything. The whole dinner experience felt exclusive and intimate, like being in on a well-kept secret.

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  4. Lindsay

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food is always quite good. The decor is minimalist.

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  5. joy

    West Palm Beach3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was exceptional. Karen greeted us & wished me happy birthday! Quiche & salad & brownie were very tasty. Highly recommend this venue.

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  6. Rooney VIP

    Texas Panhandle4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent lunch entertaining our out of town guests. Everyone enjoyed!

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  7. Jean

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill18 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was quite good, as always. However, charging for Coke by the can, at $3 a can, is excessive. Two of us got Diet Cokes, with one refill. $12 for two people to have 4 cans of Diet Coke, that cost less than 50 cents a can at your price, seems like gouging. The server did explain that when the refill order was placed, but that is a ridiculous price!

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  8. Patricia

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always like their unique menu! My husband's tomato quiche was very good and I tried the chicken biscuit which sounds like a strange combination of flavors and ingredients but was delicious! The rosemary fries, a side, were crispy and very flavorful. I always enjoy dining there after visiting one of their special exhibitions.

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  9. Sherri VIP

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 25, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome place to meet friends for lunch! I would recommend reservations.

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  10. Emily

    Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 22, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice spot for brunch, lunch and I imagine for drinks. Food was tasty though it could have been hotter. Service was friendly though sometimes I had to wait a while to get my server's attention. I look forward to going back

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NCMA Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 515 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 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
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Phone number
  • 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/north-carolina-museum-of-art/event-planning-at-ncma
  • Private party facilities
    Learn more about spaces available for private events at:https://cateringworks.com/north-carolina-museum-of-art/event-spaces-and-pricing
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