Peak on Salem

Name: Peak on Salem
Address: 126 N Salem St, Apex, NC, United States, 27502
Telephone: (919) 446-6060
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

512 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Drinking great wine with great food in good company is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 446-6060
Website
http://thepeakonsalem.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
126 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502
Neighborhood
Apex
Parking details
In the heart of Historic Downtown Apex, NC. Parking on side of the building and in the rear.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Peak Blue Chips$14.00
Crisp Potato Chips, Buttermilk Blue Crumbles, Pepper Jelly, Buttermilk Blue Sauce
Mussels*$16.00
Cherry Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, Shallots, White Wine Tarragon Butter Sauce, Charred Bread
Fried Brussels Sprouts$13.00
Sorghum Mustard, Bacon - vegetarian option available
Roasted Tuscan Cauliflower$15.00
Banana Peppers, Red Bell Peppers, Roasted Tomatoes, Olives, Fried Chick Peas, Red Onion, Balsamic Reduction
Tuna Crudo$18.00
Avocado Puree, Pickled Cucumber and Enoki Mushrooms, Fried Wontons, Sriracha, Sesame Seeds, Sweet Ginger Tamari Reduction

Soup & Leafy Things

Salad Additions: Grilled Chicken $7, Pan Seared Salmon* $12, Pan Seared Shrimp* $8

Soup du Jour
- Cup$7.00
- Bowl$9.00
Soup & Salad Combo$13.00
Soup du Jour, Choice of Half Sized Salad
The Peak Wedge$13.00
Bacon, Cherry Tomatoes, Buttermilk Blue Crumbles, Blue Cheese Dressing
Classic Caesar$13.00
Shaved Parmesan, Croutons, Fresh Lemon, Caesar Dressing
Mixed Greens Salad$13.00
NC Strawberries, Grapes, Cranberries, Feta, Spiced Candied Pecans, Champagne Vinaigrette
Grilled Pineapple and Blueberry$13.00
NC Blueberries, Grilled Pineapple, Avocado, Roasted Corn, Sunflower Seeds, Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

Peak Handhelds

Served with Chips, Potato Wedges, or Salad

FGT Burger*$16.00
Schweid and Sons 7oz Angus Beef, Fried Green Tomato, Garlic Aioli, Grilled Onions, Herbed Goat Cheese, Arugula, Buttered Brioche
Chicken Sandwich$15.00
Choice of Grilled or Fried Belle and Evans Chicken Breast, Arugula, Tomato Chow Chow, Pimento Cheese, Hot Honey
B.L.T.A$15.00
Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Sour Dough Bread
Tacos$14.00
Three Sweet Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork Tacos, Corn Salsa, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese

Fork & Knife

Shrimp & Grits*$15.00
Andouille, Smoked Tomatoes, Holy Trinity, Roasted Corn, Cajun Cream
Fish 'N' Chips$15.00
Red Oak Beer Battered Fried Haddock, Potato Wedges, Tartar Sauce
Flatbread$14.00
Ricotta Cheese, Fresh Mozzarella, Prosciutto, Plums, Arugula, Balsamic Reduction
The Peak Loaf$16.00
Painted Hills Ground Chuck Meatloaf, Haricot Verts, Mashed Potatoes, Mushroom Gravy

Beverages (Non Alcoholic)

Cold Drinks
Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Lemonade, Sweet and Unsweet Tea
French Press Coffee
Made with Freshly Roasted Local Coffee
Water Bottles
Acqua Panna Still Mineral Water, San Pellegrino Sparkling Water
Hot Tea & Drip Coffee
Regular and Decaf Coffee. Assortment of Specialty Tea Bags

What 512 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh
American

512 Reviews

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vincents
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall2food3service3ambience3
Credit card fee presented with bill even if you pay with debt card. Very disappointing.
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Netter
Indiana
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dave was a great server and fun to navigate the menu with. The food was delicious. Love the atmosphere of upscale casual dining.
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FeleciaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food, great staff, great ambiance! We enjoyed the Brussels sprouts appetizer
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
INCREDIBLE!! I had a large group reservation and the server, owner and chef made sure we were well taken care of. Food and drinks were beautiful and delicious. The place itself was gorgeous and had the exact vibe I was looking for. Will absolutely visit again
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PhyllisL
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was good and a very knowledgeable server.
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LisaS
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Peak on Salem is one of our favorite restaurants. It never disappoints. The blue chips are the best.
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DebbieB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful dinner. Steaks, martinis and wine were awesome. Can’t wait to go back!
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ChrisJ
Philadelphia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Very well made drinks, friendly service and the food was outstanding! Historic pub type of atmosphere, will definitely be back!
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ElizabethG
Raleigh
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
I don't know if the ownership has changed but the menu and quality of the food has. There were no vegetarian entree options and there was an excess of seafood. Food quality was just OK and definitely not worth the price. Ambiance has either gone downhill or we had a not great table by the kitchen--too big for our group to talk to one another and kind of dark. We won't give up on this restauarant but it disappointed us this time :(
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TheWhale
Charlotte
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great restaurant, awesome food and staff were very accommodating. Highly recommend!
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Sallyg
Raleigh
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is superb! Our waiter was very knowledgeable and friendly
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Rotokim
Raleigh
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were seated right away, after being warmly greeted! I ordered the short ribs and my wife ordered the scallops entrees. I also enjoyed the Caesar Salad as an appetizer. My drink was the Willamette Pinot Noir and my wife enjoyed a Reisling. We also dined with another couple who had the Shrimp and Grits and the Salmon. Everyone loved their food and were very impressed. Brad was our server and his attentiveness and style were perfect! This is only our second time visiting Peak on Salem since it changed from its previous owners (and slightly different name). But I'm sure we're going to dine here often in the future. The location is great; the ambiance, the service and the food/drink are all top notch- and it's locally owned! What could be better? I highly recommend you visit!
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Jenn
Greater Boston
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience1
Service was great, food was not. It was but hard to get a reservation, which I now know why.
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ScottM
Raleigh
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very accommodating. Food was excellent. Great Service.
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JamesC
Raleigh
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall1food2service1ambience2
This will be the last time we come back here - Nevermind the fact that it’s one of the most overpriced restaurants in Raleigh, but for a $45 Ribeye to come out cold and over-salted, it’s a disgrace. Before we even got our food - an HOUR later - we weren’t given any bread for the table and our waters were never refilled. Had to flag down the server every time we wanted a drink and literally more than an hour after sitting down we got our meals. As mentioned, steak was terrible but didn’t get a steak knife and there wasn’t any salt or pepper on the table either - I mean, just a terrible experience. Our server was so clueless - didn’t even bring the food out and then hardly gave a damn about us after it was delivered. The hostesses, except for the youngest one - were aloof and not very friendly at all. This place used to be great when it was the Peak City Grill and I have to say it’s absolutely awful now.
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JessicaN
Raleigh
9 reviews
2.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience5
Beautiful restaurant. Small lunch menu and food, while it presented well, wasn’t very good. Perhaps just an off afternoon. It’s not inexpensive, either.
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great time , first time going here and wanted to take my friends from out of town to a cool place in Apex. Would definitely come back. Our server was good and gave good menu recommendations
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service and food were fabulous. Will definitely be back again.
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Jjjj
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always good food!!! Chef came out to talk to us. Recommended short rib… it was amazing!
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RickF
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service as usual. Always a treat to eat here!
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Nickname
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding wait staff and delicious dinner. Very accommodating to a birthday and provided complimentary dessert. Our server, Adam, was terrific and extremely knowledgeable. Will absolutely be returning in the near future.
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JanM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our food was wonderful and the service fantastic. Would definitely go back again.
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BillW
Cincinnati
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Welcoming from Peggy was the start of a great experience. She greeted us with warmth and a smile. Joshua our Server was professional and accommodating. His recommendations were very accurate. Had the Tuna Poke and it was outstanding! The Hawaiian Garlic Shrimp was fantastic. The Shrimp were large and plentiful. The entire Staff we interacted with represented the restaurant well. Our interaction with Peggy and Joshua definitely made for a great dining experience! Great Job! Cocktails were "Healthy" and a great wine selection. Great Staff and great food made for a Great Time!
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DeborahS
Raleigh
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellently prepared food, beautifully plated. Great service. Definitely will return
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NC2MN
Raleigh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great night, great experience. I will be going back again sooner than later.
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LisaS
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always unbelievable at Peak! Scallops are my favorite and the blue cheese chips. Had the salmon spread for the first time and that was great. They were very accommodating with multiple changes to the reservation.
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience3
Our sever was Mia and she was extremely nice, helpful, and prompt. The food was very good as were the cocktails and wine. It’s a bit pricey, especially the bottled wine but given the nice overall experience, it’s worth it.
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JurgenB
Columbus
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server, Adam, was very attentive and made our experience very delightful. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meals and had nice things to say about the service.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful staff~ enjoyed our dinner Would definitely come back
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2023
overall2food2service5ambience5
Our waiter was amazing. The food was mediocre at best. Definitely over priced. The drinks were good, but we were denied a drink to go with our dessert because the bar was closed at 9:15 on a Saturday. Seems more like a lunchtime place or for the 5:00 early bird special crowd
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly an exceptional experience, John, Ellen, Peggy and Brad made the evening like having dinner at home! Very attentive and exceptionally friendly. Looking forward to more encounters!
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RobinD
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorites for fine dining menu in a casual atmosphere. Menu items are a mix of classics like Shrimp and Grits and originals like the Short Ribs my husband enjoyed. Same for salads and cocktails. Crème Brûlée is outstanding.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 24, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience3
Generally thought the restaurant was expensive. Food was solid. Waiter was helpful, but a little pushy. Nice place, but not a great value. Likely will try some other time in the future, but there are a lot of options at that price point.
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic lunch spot! Private booth, great food, exceptional service
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food and service were excellent! We used to go there a lot when it was Peak City Grille. The food and ambience were just as good as before. I had the Short Rib. It was delicious. So was the crème brûlée. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience4
It was their first day doing brunch. The service was slow and the food wasn’t great, but I’m hopeful it will improve with practice!
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KevinS
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful local spot with good food and a great new menu. Quite, attentive staff with casual atmosphere.
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Jaclyn
Raleigh
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent service and even better food. Highly recommend Bucatini with clams as an entree. Great energy and overall vibes.
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Crazy4Duke
Raleigh
20 reviews
3.0
20 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Enjoyed our dining experience but Peak is passing along fees to their customers which I’ve never seen before. They charge 4% to pay with a credit card. We also had an issue with one item we ordered and manager would only refund half the price. We ordered apps, drinks, meals and dessert so to then nickel and dime us…Unlikely we’ll return.
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Lynnp
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our 8th anniversary dinner. The owner gifted us a piece of chocolate torte as a surprise at the end of our dinner! He also gave us the bottle from the excellent port we enjoyed with dessert. The Ribeye steak and the scallops were absolutely delicious. Our waiter was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and the wine selections. The wine list is substantial. You are sure to find one you like. The prices of the wines were good, too. Some places nearly double the cost of a bottle of wine from what you could get retail, but Peak does not. There was only a reasonable increase (service and corking, etc.) Our waiter was professional and anticipated our needs throughout the meal. The restaurant accommodated my request for the table we wanted and held it even though we were a few minutes late due to difficulty parking. Overall, I highly recommend Peak for fine dining, without the stuffy atmosphere and exorbitant prices.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Peak on Salem offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 446-6060.

Peak on Salem is rated 4.5 stars by 512 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

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

126 N Salem St, Apex, NC 27502

Additional information

Neighborhood
Apex
Hours of operation
Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:30 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Sat 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
In the heart of Historic Downtown Apex, NC. Parking on side of the building and in the rear.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://thepeakonsalem.com/
Phone number
(919) 446-6060

Peak on Salem

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Ribeye

Shrimp & Grits

Chicken Sandwich

For the Table

Peak Blue Chips$14.00

Mussels*$16.00

Fried Brussels Sprouts$13.00

Roasted Tuscan Cauliflower$15.00

Tuna Crudo$18.00

Soup & Leafy Things

Soup du Jour

Soup & Salad Combo$13.00

The Peak Wedge$13.00

Classic Caesar$13.00

Mixed Greens Salad$13.00

Grilled Pineapple and Blueberry$13.00

Peak Handhelds

FGT Burger*$16.00

Chicken Sandwich$15.00

B.L.T.A$15.00

Tacos$14.00

Fork & Knife

Shrimp & Grits*$15.00

Fish 'N' Chips$15.00

Flatbread$14.00

The Peak Loaf$16.00

Beverages (Non Alcoholic)

Cold Drinks

French Press Coffee

Water Bottles

Hot Tea & Drip Coffee

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

Does Peak on Salem offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Peak on Salem restaurant rated?

Is Peak on Salem currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information