Crawford's Genuine

Overall good experience. Stopped for breakfast to kill time. The dishes seemed to be reasonably priced after scanning the menu online. I was promptly seated and the server was friendly. I did notice that they push you to order more which isn’t a bad thing just an observation. I ended up going with short ribs and eggs which was very good but didn’t blow me away. I like food salty and definitely had to add salt which was somewhat surprising. At first I thought the portion was small but it was pretty filling in the end. I would definitely come back and try something for dinner to see if another dish would rock my world

Good food, service good, atmosphere good. Small menu. Food was lukewarm at best and toast was barely toasted. Had to ask for butter, and they said they ran out of jelly, no spoons on the table, only fork and knife. Hard to stir coffee. Missing the little touches that make for 5 stars; hence the 4 stars vs 5. Nice place in the airport to grab a bite.

I was greeted and seated by the manager himself, which set a welcoming tone right away. My waiter, Warren, was fantastic, attentive and friendly. I ordered the cheesy grits, and they were absolutely delicious! I had just missed my flight, but instead of being upset, I chose to see the blessing and a great breakfast here definitely helped. Highly recommend!

Probably the nicest actual restaurant in RDU. Got a table fast despite crowded place. Mirna served us quickly and courteously; lots of quick check ins even though we were not in a rush . Food is really tops, as close to fine dining as you get in an airport. Good wine list though i did not order any.

Disappointing Experience at Crawford’s Genuine – RDU Airport (5/12/2025) I had a very disappointing experience at Crawford’s Genuine located in Raleigh-Durham International Airport. I ordered the smoked chicken wings, and to my surprise, they were clearly undercooked. I immediately brought this to the attention of Gary M. and a manager who was walking around the open kitchen area. I even snapped a photo of the wings to document how underdone they looked. When I requested a replacement and asked for the smash burger instead, the manager insisted that the wings were “well done” and explained that the red/pink appearance was due to blood vessels in larger drumsticks. While I understand that smoked meats can sometimes have a pink hue, this was clearly undercooked—not just a color issue. Rather than taking responsibility or offering to comp the meal, the manager simply asked whether the wings were taken off the bill and charged me for the burger and fries I had to order in place of the wings. There was no real acknowledgment of the mistake or effort to make things right. This experience was a total letdown, especially at a restaurant tied to a well-known chef. I expected better food safety, customer service, and accountability. Travelers deserve better—especially when dining in a captive airport environment where options are limited.

I love stopping here before every flight i take before leaving Raleigh. It's just great all around. I would have reviewed sooner, but Mama GiGi is so sweet and friendly 💗 My experience with her service today inclined me to finally let google know how nice this place is. I had fruits and a mezcal/rum pineapple 🍍 drink today. Other times, I've had their breakfast with eggs and toast additionally.

Mandy provided amazing service She was so helpful with selecting which dish and which wine. Great service, Mandy! I HIGHLY recommend the Tuna tartare. So flavorful and the rice cracker 'cloud' (clever) and delicious. Don't forget the homemade sweet potato chips!

After a long week Crawford had just the meal I was looking for. Fresh and healthy. Tired of handheld foods, I was able to have a delicious meal. Mirna made me feel right at home. She has a great attitude and a wonderful personality

Having time to kill before our noon flight my wife and I stopped here to have some coffee and kill time. The coffee was good and it was hot. They provided a caddy with sweetener and cream as well. The breakfast menu is short, but I decided to go ahead and have something to eat. I ordered the Market Bowl. It's a bowl with toast, scrambled eggs, and fried potatoes all topped with fresh arugula. It was pretty good Our waitress was prompt and friendly, the restaurant was clean and bright and service was good.

Crawford's Genuine's located inside Terminal 2 in RDU. We're ahead of schedule so my husband and I decided to stop by. My husband had the Market Bowl and said that it's good. I wasn't hungry so I just had a cup of coffee. There's a good number of customers inside. We got seated pretty quick and his bowl arrived in no time. It's also quite nice inside with soft music playing on the background. I recommend them if you happen to be in Terminal 2.

Solid airport food! Chicken sandwich was really yummy though fries seemed a bit bland. Would come back and try other menu items. Nice ambiance with a convenient location in RDU, and ample seating for guests. Servers are busy but attentive, and thoughtful with their recommendations.

Very good burger! Was hot and fresh. Service was excellent as we. Was very busy but a good atmosphere nonetheless.

Overpriced for over salted food. The menu is limited too. The beer was flat and I didn't dare drinking from the cup they poured my water in. Not very clean. The vibe gave me an impression of quality but it was very disappointing. Service was not very good. Making a mental note to avoid.

This beautiful restaurant is located in Terminal 2 at the RDU airport. My flight wasn't until 12pm, so I stopped in for a nice brunch before catch my flight. They have great lighting, the food was amazing. I ordered the short ribs and eggs along with a coke and it was so good. I'm so glad my waiter suggested this option, it did not disappoint.

Scott Crawford has a spot located in RDU's Terminal 2 in the space previously occupied by 42nd St Oyster Bar. I started off with a beer and we split the hummus and a bowl of brunswick stew for food. Both of the food items were good but the hummus was lacking enough vegetables (I also wished that it was served with some pita) and the cheddar biscuits that were served with the stew were rock hard. Outside of the food the service was really good. If you are in the airport, it's an okay spot to check out.

I really enjoyed this new airport establishment! Food was very good, service (courtesy of Mimi - ask for her...) was excellent!. Altogether a good experience!

Stopped by before my flight back home and the place is very nice, but that was about it. I sat at the bar and my bartender (she had braids) was very rude, huffing and puffing as I asked for certain whiskey prices considering there was no menu. I ordered the French toast and it was okay at best. Won't be back neck time I fly through here, ready for the other restaurants in the airport to open cause this wasn't worth it overall.

Stephanie, our server, was exceptional...the food was not Airport food. So much better. Large portions. Sour dough bread was very good. Eggs were perfectly cooked over medium. Fruit dish has a great variety including kiwi and blackberries. Just totally unexpected for an Airport restaurant. Awesome job!

Meh, got the Caesar salad and grouper fried addition. Salad was good but small in size for the price. The flounder was def frozen and reheated. Not sure how the owner of this place won a James Beard award, I'd skip.

Second time visiting, but first time for breakfast. The Market bowl was fast and fresh, the space is kept super clean, and the service was amazing. I will definitely be back!

Beautiful space inside the terminal. Staff friendly but disorganized, but they opened very recently. Nice selection of drinks. I really liked the Bond Brothers pilsner. Tuna tartar was very tasty, big chunks of tuna. Short ribs were great, nice restaurant in town great! A new standard for airport restaurants!

solid airport food and friendly service! my brunswick stew was decent and Mirna was a personable and attentive server. the biggest offense for me was that the biscuit that came with my soup was insanely tough it was like it had been sitting for three days then reheated. also the lettuce in my wedge salad was not great, it was a little wilted and brown. overall not the worst place so if you have money to spend stop by but if not id say to go somewhere more consistent and cheaper.

Perfect place to grab a meal-- clean, efficient with tasty food. I recommend their smash burger with carmelized onion and pimento cheese. Delicious, not your typical airport restaurant.

Ambience was good, bright modern music playing with a long bar (16seats at bar) and lots of tables. I had the classic smash burger it was really big mine was overcooked so it was ok. it did have a ranch sauce on, red onion lettuce tomatoes came with seasoned fries which were really good

Had the braised short rib and eggs for breakfast. Eggs were very undercooked but the 3 pieces of short rib I got were melt in your mouth delicious. Plenty of flavor. Beautiful presentation.

I am so pleasantly surprised that this airport restaurant was so good! I got the wedge salad with grilled chicken and everything was delicious. My husband got the half roast chicken and also reported back that it was really good. The fries were great. My cosmopolitan was perfectly done. The waitress was lovely. The wait time was short. It was a fantastic way to kill an hour while awaiting our flight at the Raleigh Durham airport.

Stopped in for a quick meal. My server was Nata. She was wonderful, professional and very helpful with any questions I had. The short beef ribs were excellent! The hostess Kyla and another server, Mirna were helpful and friendly. The vibe here is awesome. The ladies had such a positive energy and made my experience perfect! Surprising that an airport resultant could be this excellent! I can not recommend strongly enough! I might fly back just to have dinner here again!

I was excited to see Crawford at the airport. I love their Raleigh and Clayton location, and their new restaurant is amazing. This did not match what I have come to expect t. I got a smash burger, and it looked and tasted precooked and zapped in a microwave. The fries were partially cooked and over seasoned. I hope these guys get it together, but was really disappointed. The service was great and atmosphere better than most airport fast casual dining spots.

Nice space. Plenty of phone chargers at the bar. Food was not very good. Got the chicken sandwich. Fries did not taste good - over-seasoned and some were undercooked. I would not eat here again.

In a sea of forgettable airport restaurants.... This place didn't stand out. I sat at the bar and was well looked after by Victor & team. I did order the mushroom raviolis and it arrived as diced up mushrooms, and pasta.. it was still pretty good, but I was looking forward to raviolis. The burgoo stew was very tasty. I have a very nice old-fashioned!

The host was friendly and polite, as was the service throughout the meal. I ordered the shrimp lettuce wraps. They were very good but seeing as they're lettuce wraps, more lettuce than one leaf of iceberg to make up the "wrap" seemed cheap and ill advised. Perhaps a butter lettuce would work better, or at least a respectable amount of iceberg to hold the shrimp would be better.

Didn't get the opportunity to eat there. I stood at the hostess desk for ten minutes being told by the two wait staff working there "I will be right with you."

Crawford's Genuine is amazing! Delicious food, spotlessly clean, and incredible service. Every staff member looked you in the eye and treated you with respect. Drop this restaurant in the middle of the city and it's still a great restaurant. And it's in the airport!

Had the opportunity to try before a flight recently. Was very impressed. Restaurants in airports have obvious restrictions so you cannot expect the same as a free standing restaurant. But Crawford overcomes it all. Excellent ribs and wings. Excellent service and presentation. Food presented in a timely fashion so no prob making flight. East 5 stars.

Bartender was on her phone after bringing water and a menu. Had to enlist the help of another patron get her attention. My food arrived with no silverware or napkin. I had the lettuce wraps and they were good. I guess I shouldn't expect a lot at the airport but I should from the Crawford restaurant folks. Oh, she was shouting across the bar to the matride to change a song because she didn't like it and another worker came up to her to have her call someone because they had his f#%&ing phone. His words, not mine. I was so looking forward to the restaurant opening here and I love supporting local business. Just sad.

Grabbed a ham sandwich before a flight. All bread, barely any meat, super dry. In addition, did not offer airport employee discount, and when I asked just shrugged and said oh well, I'm sorry instead of fixing it. Then didn't have correct change when I paid in cash so he rounded in his favor. Poor form all around....will not be back.

Food was OK nothing exceptional. Seating and service slow and I (single woman) was ignored by pompous "head waiter"in quarter full restaurant Saturday evening. Do they know this is an airport? Once my order was finally taken, it did arrive quickly.