City Beverage

nicomoon 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Oh Come On! – How could anyone rave about the food at City Beverage? We visited for the first time last night, just interested in having some drinks and tasty bites to compliment out conversation. Honestly, a half way decent pizza would have done the trick. First up, we had a "crab dip" which turned out to be about an ounce or less of crab meat with a few sprinkles of cheese served over a bed of stale tortilla chips. We did had fun playing "where's the crab meat" until the waitress took the uneaten item away, Next up was a c... read more

stickers 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Try the flaming ipo bowl – This is such a fun little restaurant. They have a great menu that leaves plenty of options for everyone. The decor is cute without being too kitschy. The only drawback is the lack of a waiting area. I have come with a group of people before, and we waited in the tiny "lounge" area for a LONG time. The hostess felt bad and bent their rule of not allowing appetizers in the lounge, so at least we were allowed to munch while we waited. Needless to say they have a great staff. There is an outdoor area t... read more

tomleblanc 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

gourmet food at a reasonable price, great retro atmosphere, ever-changing menu – "City Beverage" is a gem amoung the countless chain restaurants of the Triangle. Its unique retro style makes for an entirely unusual dining experience. What surprised me most though was the diversity and quality of the food. From appetizers to entrees, soups and salads to sandwiches, every menu item features truly gourmet ingredients in refreshing combinations. Sandwiches feature freshly sliced buffalo mozarella or other exotic cheeses, along w... read more

maxwax 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Lack of service and long waits for food a constant problem – We've made many trips to City Beverage over the last year because the positives of this restaurant are so appealing: A innovative menu of good food, a comfortable, entertaining environment and decor and their patio seating has been a big draw. But over the last six months every time we go there, we vow not to go back for two reasons: There is usually not enough wait staff or those who are there just can't handle the guests. Waiting for food to arrive suggests they ... read more

margo78 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

All you want in a restaurant – Love, love, love City Beverage! The food is amazing- a pleasure to the eyes as well as the mouth and worth every penny. You may think a burger sounds good, but you can get a burger anytime- go for the pork chop or the lamb- you will never find their likes anywhere else. My husband and I have eaten here two or three times a month for the past year and a half. The wait staff are delightful and provide great service. (I have to wonder if others who criticized the service may not have been very kin... read more

habanero1 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Poor poor service – Horrible customer service. I really want to support this place, because the atmosphere and food are good, and the location is convenient for me ... but rude service every time. I just don't have pleasant experiences there. They ignore you, starting with the moment you walk in the door. If the wait staff were nice, I would be a big fan. It's easy to be 'armchair quarterback', but the owners really need to think about this (this is hardly the first review to comment on poor service). You go out to dinner fo... read more

buckminster 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Great food and a lot of fun – City Beverage has a little bit of everything. I've had almost all of the appetizers at some point, and they've all been good. I particularly like the beef satay, as well as the queso, but the homemade chips are always served warm and are a steal at that price. The salads and burgers are all reasonably priced, and they all go well beyond typical bar fare. The grilled chicken salad is a personal favorite; the greens have always been top-quality, the salsa and vinaigrette are fantastic, and it's to... read more

hindenburg 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Horrendous Service, Rude Staff, Overpriced Food, Bad Trivia – I don't know how this place stays in business. When my family arrived and asked for a table outside, the hostess looked utterly confused. She then went outside and hasseled the people who were joining us for dinner who had already sat down at our table. After we were seated, it took 20 minutes for the one waitress to come to our table. After we ordered an adult meal for our 3 year old, she informed us that they had a kids menu that the clueless hostess did not bot... read more

alexrosen 

on Citysearch

19 years ago

Excellent Food – My wife and I just had dinner outside with our two children. My turkey burger was outstanding. I swapped the homemade chips for a side salad and found the salad to also go well beyond my expectations. When I got a chance to sample my daughter's homemade chips I found them to be among the best I've ever had at a restaurant. My wife gave the thumbs up to her fish taco (I think that's the official name) as well. We'll be back. The only two complaints we had were flies attacking our food and the use of processed... read more