Flavor Hills

The food is amazing. I ordered the catfish. It was fried to perfectiom. The candiad yams had just the right amount of sweet. And the crispy Brussels have me begging for the recipe. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. Definitely will be returning. Parking was easy to find.

I was too busy yesterday to give my review of Flavor Hills, so here goes... The ambience is lacking. Typical flower wall, of which the LED signage on one wall wasn't even lit. Looked very ghetto (for lack of a better word ). Lots of plugs haphazardly scattered around. Ceiling has an industrial 'finish', but it's inconsistent, so just looks like it's in need of repair. 45 min wait. Table became available. At this point more than 1/2 the restaurant was empty. We were seated right in front of the path to the kitchen (which was very odd considering how empty the establishment was). We waited. & waited. & waited. Many servers walked by. I noticed the bar was fully staffed, as was the kitchen, & hostess station. No one came. I saw someone walking by and grabbed her attn.... Bingo! It was the mgr. Very weird exchange, but ultimately she said she would send someone over and apologized for the delay. (You know how you watch a comedian that isn't funny, & they keep saying matter of fact stuff over and over to the point it becomes uncomfortable?) - That was the exchange... A few moments later a dude walks up. He's ready to serve us... He says - Waddup y'all! My bad! We took a minute tah get ova here! You feel me! Imma tell you rn, the kitchen is backed up! They slammed! Imma be honest doeeee! You feel me! I'm like wth? ‍ Sir, we are not homies. Second, how are they slammed & 1/2 the restaurant is empty? Then another server approaches him. "You got them? Cuz I was bout to. Nah bro, you can. Shoot somebody need to help 'em doe.... Well, imma do it. I got em. This exchange takes place 6 inches from the table. I order a specialty cocktail. It comes out in the wrong glass, no ice, no garnish, missing most of the ingredients that are listed on the menu. I order oxtail & grits, & a blueberry pancake. The blueberry pancake has blueberry compote in the pic. He orders a French toast meal with eggs and bacon, with a side of home fries, and Mac & cheese, & a blueberry pancake . The pancakes arrive. They are very light, & have no blueberry compote. There are like 2 or 3 blueberries in the cake. I take a bite. It tastes like raw batter. I didn't receive my oxtail & grits bc I was told they had sold out, so I went with the server's suggestion of catfish and grits. The catfish was steaming hot - yay. The catfish sat atop grits & what should've been a remoulade sauce drizzle, with collards. Instead of grits with a remoulade accompaniment, they gave me 1/2 & 1/2 - remoulade to grits ratio.... And it was all lukewarm. ‍ The server replaced my cold order... The replacement was missing the remoulade sauce altogether. ‍ His French toast was very gummy and soft. Same raw pancakes. Mac & cheese looked dry and dusty like it was in the fridge since Thanksgiving. Home fries were cool. What a dreadful experience. 1/10. Do Not Recommend.

Flavor Hills offers such a calm environment, and the service team is always professional and polite, so it is ideal where you can unwind. I always have the house salad, buffalo sauce wings, and fries as a side order, and the food is always delicious, which I really like. The other items at my table that I've had the chance to try include the Salmon Orleans, fried green tomatoes, and their fried chicken dish with mac and cheese and greens--all of which were fantastic. Definitely a solid spot for a satisfying meal!

Great service beginning to end. Great food, different dishes from what you typically find at restaurants. Donovan made sure we wanted for nothing. Wonderful dining experience. Definitely would come back when I'm in the triad area again.

Everything was really good. Why not five stars? Although it was "good," the steak wasn't "great." Slightly salty: The shrimp was excellent, not overcooked, and the batter was just right. Wings with a hint of bourbon flavor, were a twist off of standard wings, and worked well. Southwest Eggrolls are fantastic. Almost ordered more. Mac & Cheese n greens, pretty darn good.

Food was excellent but we waited an HOUR after finishing eating just to check out and we were made to feel like it was our fault. Everyone's working during the week and we spent an hour sitting waiting on our day off. Very disappointed. I usually don't write reviews.

This place has a very nice vibe. The decor has black legends on the wall and it's bigger than it looks. The service and food were just ok. Ultimately the food and service don't align with the price point. The drinks are small and the food isn't very flavorful.

I arrived around 11:35am on a Saturday morning in a party of two for brunch. We had reservations. We were promptly greeted by the host upon arrival. Getting seated was delayed as other two staff had prioritized sharing a picture and conversing vs seating us. After being seated, it took 7 minutes for our waitress, Nunu, to greet us. She did say she didn't see this orange pad that was on the table to indicate it was her table. She was very friendly and went over what was popular. This was my second visit and my date's first visit. We were told it would be 20 minutes to receive food when we order as the food is cooked to order. The music was the perfect volume, to me, when we arrived. However, after about 5 minutes, it got loud. I felt that I had to talk loudly in order to communicate with my friend. My friend said the volume was typically for brunches, especially when they lived in DC. I will note, that the music was a whole vibe; great selection and songs. The volume fluctuated from being perfect and loud throughout. My friend and I got a mimosa flight to share with pineapple, mango, guava, and passion fruit juices. This was ordered at 11:47am. We received it at 11:51am. We were ready to order them but the flight was just dropped off and she left. Additionally, I think they should label the flights so we know which flavors are what without having to guess. Waitress finally returned at 12:04pm where l placed our order. I got the chicken and waffle. I also got a side of breakfast potatoes. My friend got the "from the south" but got yams vs the collard greens. Apparently, there is an issue with the consistency of how the greens are cooked. The table beside us said it was too salty and they didn't eat theirs at all. Our food came at 12:20pm and it was delicious. We throughly enjoyed the food. The chicken was perfectly crispy! Overall, pretty decent 2nd experience. Waitress' attentiveness slacked off midway through up until we left. I would return.

Soooo much has changed since my first visit to Flavor Hills. What hasn't changed is the way they continue to have me in a chokehold with their scrumptious ass food Despite their flaws with time management and constant changing of staff I keep coming back. On the food front, they rarely disappoint. Going on weekends during peak brunch hours pack a snack and be prepared to wait for wash at feels like forever (their biggest flaw). But if you come prepared and don't mind the wait, they are 1000000% a must try. While you're waiting on your plate visit my girl Alexis (the best bartender/person to ever step foot in there ‍), SHE gone get you right everytime Food (when it eventually comes) and drinks always a missile. Embarrassed to admit it but I'm definitely a "regular" atp

Visited this place with my family for brunch on a Sunday. All the reviews were good so expectations were high. We arrived around 11. It was pretty empty when we arrived. The crowd arrived around noon. Parking: available on the street (street parking is FREE on Sundays) Reservations: Highly recommended Service: our waitress was not very helpful when it came to helping with the menu. My order : Catfish and grits 5/5 the catfish was seasoned perfectly and it was delicious. The grits were tasty but I could've used a little more sauce on the grits. the collard greens under the catfish were a little sweet but the flavors worked with fish and grits. I would definitely order again. The space is a decent size but it will get crowded fairly quickly. Mac &cheese : 2.5/5 It was okay. I wouldn't order it again Cornbread-2/5 the cornbread was not good in my opinion. It tasted more like an almond cake. I wasn't a fan of the flavors for this. I didn't care for it. I tried the cheesesteak scramble 4/5 . I liked the combination of spices and the sauce was delicious. It's worth ordering Overall, I rate my experience a 4/5. The food was good for the most part. There were a few misses on the flavor (insert pun) lol However, the menu is large and there are plenty of options. I highly recommend a reservation on a Sunday. Our waitress could've been more helpful but I still enjoyed the restaurant. I would recommend a visit.

We visited Flavor Hills in downtown Raleigh to celebrate my sister-in-law's birthday, and overall, it was a good experience. The service was impressive our server was on top of everything, especially with refills, which we never had to ask for. I ordered the catfish and grits, and it was delicious! The collard greens underneath the catfish were a unique twist and complemented the dish perfectly. I also appreciated that they had a kids' menu, which made it easier to find something for my son ,a rare but thoughtful touch at brunch spots. Brunch isn't really my thing, so I'd like to come back and explore the dinner menu next time!

Was blown away when entering the restaurant. The aesthetic was amazing with a bunch of cool instagram backdrops at the entrance, interesting art pieces spread throughout the establishment, and great music playing in the background. The hostess told us that there was a 45 minute wait, but we saw that there were some spots open at the bar so we decided to sit there instead. The bartender was fast to greet us and take our initial order, but essentially non existent after that. We had to talk to another bartender who was serving the other half of the bar if we wanted anything. It was difficult to get any alcoholic beverages, refills, or really anything at all. When the food came out I was pretty disappointed. The catfish and collards were way too salty that it pretty much covered up all of the other flavors (which is saying a lot because I love salt). The yams were also way too sweet. It was difficult to eat more than a couple.

Visited on a Saturday while in town for a concert. We arrived around 1130 great time bc it got really busy after. Seated at bar bc all tables were reserved. Ordered the mimosa flight which offered four flavors. I will say the bartender was not stingy with the champagne. Initially she was alone working the bar which made the wait a while but once more staffed showed up it was a steady flow of service. For brunch ordered the catfish and grits which comes with collard greens. Also added a side of Mac and cheese. The food was hot and amazing! A friend said the same about the shrimp and grits and Hennessy chicken and waffles. Will definitely visit this spot again. Worth making a reservation if you'd prefer a table or booth.

Stopped in for brunch and was lucky enough to get Darius as our waiter. He had an extensive knowledge of both the food and cocktail menu and he was so personable from the time he greeted us. We ordered the lobster Mac egg rolls and for my entree, I had the Southern Comfort...and just as Darius advised, it did not disappoint. It was hot and fresh and everything was seasoned so well! It was literally a party in my mouth! I can't wait to come back and try something new!

We came to visit from out of town & our waitress was so nice ! She told us about good places to visit while we were in town ! The food hear is really good, we ordered two pieces of the catfish & it was fried perfect ! We loved the music in the restaurant & it was very clean. Definitely will return on my next visit !

The service is amazing! The food is delicious! And the atmosphere is phenomenal!!! I've come back multiple times and I always bring my out of town guest. The food is seasoned so well! The drinks are soo good (as you can tell by my pics -I ordered 3, lol) I could come here every week!

First time coming here and I've been waiting to try it out. Came around lunch time and got sat with my group. It took about 5-7 minutes before the server came along so that was my main negative. Other than that I ordered the short stack which came with 3 pancakes I chose the raspberry cheesecake flavor , choice of meat (choice bacon) and over medium eggs. I did enjoy my meal and it was feeling to me. I also enjoyed the decor inside aside. Price for food was average but drink prices were through the roof. I probably would try it out again.

Girls night! Cane on a Friday around 7pm for dinner. Was seated in a timely manner toward the back. Which I didn't even know existed until we turned the corner. The area was giving it sometimes has tables there and sometimes doesn't based on the crowd. They pushed 2 tables together for us as we waited for our 3rd guest. Now. Here comes the issues. First, they had a live saxophone player doing covers to music. Love that. But let's be aware of how loud the music is as a whole. I was literally yelling at my friends to talk. Not enjoyable for a dinner to catch up about our lives. The waitress was even bending down to get closer to us to hear what we were saying. If your staff can't hear the correct order because of music, that is a problem. Especially when it's something that came be controlled. Second. The drinks. Very straight forward menu, didn't seem like they could veer off the path if I wanted something other than they offered. I tried their winter version of an espresso martini. The drink arrived very messy. Presentation is everything. And the drink was pretty good, but grabbing the drink with chocolate syrup on the stem and more of the drink on the bottom is not cute. Third, the food was GREAT. Super fresh, loved the flavors. But for the first 2 problems alone, I'd only carry out food from them moving forward. I just can't do loud music in an environment where I'm trying to eat and have conversations with my people. So maybe if they tweaked that a bit and worked on drink presentation, I may be back. I can also be in the minority of people who feel this way about the place. But we are going for honesty here. Love supporting a Black owned business so hopefully they make some more adjustments along the way to make the dine-in experience more inviting.

I made a 4:15 reservation for 2. Upon entry I thought the decor and wall art was very nice. I enjoyed the r&b and hip-hop playlist inside. There were some pleasantries when I arrived at 4:20 a few minutes late but no clear direction when they learned my other party hadn't arrived yet. I had to inform the front host station I would wait at the bar. Very standoffish behaviors towards customers as the first individuals to interact with me before being seated. This was odd. Later on, I received a text that my reservation was canceled. I sat down at the bar. Will immediately acknowledged me as well as other servers nearby. My cocktails were the highlight here. Gin mule was refreshing. Great balance. French 75 was perfection! Will is a great bartender who checked in often. I tried the Cavier of the South. Pimento cheese is an all-time favorite, so it was a hit for me. The sweet chili buffalo sauce added a different but really good flavor to this dish. For my entree, I had the Bayou Bay Catfish with rice and spinach. This was not as expected. The flavors were a more overly seasoned and more salty and less buttery-spicy flavor that is expected for blackened. I typically don't need lemon with my fish, but perhaps adding a lemon to this dish would help neutralize the saltiness. Overall, not much to write home about here when it comes to this dinner (food) for me. I appreciate the chef coming out and being receptive to the feedback I provided on the taste of my food. I also appreciate the level of service from Will. The chef's receptiveness and Will's bartending expertise took this to a 4-star experience. I look forward to trying Brunch.

Wow! What an amazing local spot to go to. Food was literally the best. Every single thing we ordered was hot, fresh and flavorful. The service was amazing as the waitress was perfect! The atmosphere was so laid back and chill. Smooth music playing and just a relaxing vibe. Definitely will go again when in town!

We made a lunch reservation for a group of us to celebrate my coworkers birthday and were pleased with the quality of food and service. This was my first time at Flavor Hills, I heard mixed reviews about it but I always try to experience places myself despite what others may have experienced. I love that it's a black-owned business, I always try to support when I have the opportunity. Overall the service was great, the food was seasoned and delicious. I had the Catfish & Grits, the catfish was perfectly fried and grits were very flavorful. The place is very uniquely decorated with colorful painting of Black artists around the restaurant. Theres a designated area at the front of the restaurant to take photos which I love. It seems like it would be a great place for groups of friends or brunch in the weekend.

The food was awesome! The ambiance was great they played Caribbean music which was my jam. The food was great the only thing I hated was the long wait. Our waiter was kind and he ensured we had everything we needed.

Really cool atmosphere, the catfish sandwich and potato's were great. Good service. Make a reservation because there usually is a wait unless you can get a seat at the bar.

Darius was amazing! It was our first time and he was very informational and on point when it came to service. The French toast was great as well as the lobster and Mac egg rolls! Highly recommend! Ask for Darius!

This was my second visit to Flavor Hills, and I was just as impressed as I was on the first visit. We made 8pm reservations for a Sunday night and were seated right away when arriving about 10 minutes early. Q was our awesome server and welcomed us pretty quickly after we were seated. Q was extremely knowledgeable of both the drink menu and the dinner menu, and helped us narrow down some choices. We both ordered drinks, which were very good. We started with the fried green tomatoes, which are topped with crab meat and an aioli. I was surprised that it was actual lump crab, because in this area the menu may say lump crab, but 9 times out of 10, it isn't. The fried green tomatoes were pretty good, the crab and aioli were a great add of flavor. For our entrees, my daughter had the Fried Catfish, over collard greens and grits. I had that my first time at Flavor Hills and absolutely loved it, and knew she would too. I ordered one of the Chef's Specials, Steak Frites, medium well. Oh, their fries are some of the best!! The Steak was cooked perfectly. I only needed a butter knife to cut it. We both thoroughly enjoyed our entrees, every bite so so delicious! Although we were stuffed, I had to order dessert this time, they didn't have any during my first visit. It was very hard to choose because they have such a great selection. We decided on the Sweet Potato Churro's and were so glad we did. They were an absolute perfect finish to a perfect meal. Flavor Hills is vibrant!! Full of beautiful artwork on the walls, great music, plenty of seating, including a large bar area. Great service & great food!!

We were excited to dine at this restaurant after hearing a few rave reviews. I made a reservation a week prior for 3pm on Saturday. I arrived about 10-15 minutes before the reservation and was advised that I would be checked in once the tablet came back to the desk. A few minutes later a male host brought back the tablet & I told him I needed to check in. He told me that they weren't seating anyone until 3. When I got there approximately 8 people were standing in the foyer near the check in area waiting for a table. Several more arrived after I did. There are no seats to sit in while waiting for your table. And because of the size of the foyer and its location, it was easy to be in the way of people trying to enter or exit the business. A few minutes after 3, one of the three hostesses began randomly writing down the names of the individuals that were waiting for a table. A short time after that, the male host told us that the kitchen was switching over from brunch to dinner and that they would now not be seating anyone until 4pm. A few tables had gotten up since I arrived but there were still multiple people still sitting at the tables at this time. I asked about sitting at the bar but was advised I could sit there but my order would not be taken there either since people that were already seated hadn't placed their orders yet. My initial impression when I first arrived and was waiting to be seated was that there was not any urgency about anything and they were not trying to accommodate people. Once we finally got seated after 4pm, I noticed that the decor was very nice & colorful. The restaurant itself has some tables, televisions, & a bar inside. It is a decent size but not very spacious and could have been constructed better. Our servers were nice & attentive. We got our appetizers very quickly after we ordered them. We loved the caviar of the south which is fried pimento cheese balls with a sweet chili Buffalo sauce & bacon. It was a great combination and the flavors meshed well together. The crab fries were ok. For my entree, I got the bayou bay blackened catfish topped with crab and served with mashed potatoes and asparagus. The sides were ok and the catfish while seasoned well had a lot of fat. I didn't enjoy it. I went into the bathroom while at the restaurant and there was no tissue in the stall I went into and the water pressure was extremely low in the faucet. Since the restaurant just opened last week we tried to extend some grace to the business. They definitely have a lot of work to do in regard to getting a flow and being more organized. When I dined in that day, it was stated that they are booked for the next two months for reservations. Hopefully it will get better with time.

The atmosphere was inviting, host staff and bartender were very friendly and helpful, and the cocktails and food were fantastic. Might be more like 4.5 stars because the wait time (given that I was the first/only customer for a while), but honestly, the experience was good enough that the wait was pleasant. Shrimp and Grits - Butternut Squash Salad with Blackened Salmon - Cornbread - Blacker the Berry Sour - 1/2

This restaurant is fantastic, fun and the food is quite a culinary experience! I came here for the first time today during a business trip to Raleigh, and the menu did not disappoint. It offers a variety of gourmet plates and desserts. I tried the Apple Bourbon Chop and it was delicious and perfect! For dessert, I went for the Red Velvet Creme Brulee, and I devoured that thing in a second! It was really good! The ambience is great with a lot of diversity and professionals, couples who appreciate a good restaurant like I do. There is a full bar with limited options of beer. The common areas a clean with a lot of art to look at. The servers were professional and friendly. Now, keep in mind that this restaurant is in downtown Raleigh, so there is limited street parking, especially during busy hours. However, there are parking garages and public parking lots nearby. I came for dinner at 7 p.m. and parked in a public parking lot about a block away. The rate was $5.25/hr. Overall, 100% recommended, and I can't wait to come back.

Great vibe and atmosphere! Our server was awesome and as attentive as he could be even with a difficult party next to us. I recommend the bang bang shrimp starter and the pork chop entree. The chop was cooked to perfection! The potatoes and Brussels sprouts needed a little more salt but altogether I give the entree a solid 9 out of 10. I'll be back to try the brunch options.

We will absolutely be back. We had a great experience and the food was phenomenal. We started with Pineapple Whiskey Sour and an Under the Sea. Both were carefully crafted by our bartender and quite tasty. We wanted dinner and to try something new. We started at the bar for drinks and decided to get something to eat and ended up with the most delightful dishes. We ordered the Bourbon Glazed Salmon with Brussels sprouts and spinach and the From the South with macaroni and cheese and collards. The food was so good which made up for the service being a little slow. The only thing I would've loved to have known about before ordering was that the smoked turkey they use in the collards uses liquid smoke which is a slight turn off for me but not a complete deterrent from going back. It was cool to see that they had an artist painting a live portrait throughout the night which enhanced the vibe of the restaurant. If you read bad reviews of this place it can only be assumed that the people who are reviewing are not interested in food that has seasoning and flavor and that personal struggle should be redirected at K&W instead.

First off the ambience at this location is beyond phenomenal. Music is always amazing. Customer service is always amazing black owned!!! If you're not eating here or never been here, you've never had good quality all around service!

The place came recommended and didn't disappoint. As soon as you walk in, the smell of greens hit you in the face. We made a reservation and sat immediately. There was music playing and an artist paint a very nove portrait as you walked through the restaurant. The art kn the wall and decor fit the place so well and I would have loved to take some art home. We ordered the shrimp app and it was soo good. Wished we had some more sauce on them. The shrimp were a great size and fried to perfection. Great option to share. All options were amazing on the menu but we couldn't pass up on the catfish and grits. The catfish was fried so well. It was crispy, jucey and so flavorful. The grits were seasoned and cheesy. It also had the greens which I really wanted to try and they did not disappoint! I loved the vinegar notes in it. Service was great and the server was very nice. Menus available on you phone which was easy. Great place for dinner or brunch.

I visited this restaurant on a Friday night. It is best to have reservations because it can be a long wait without one. We were seated immediately. Server took a long time to come greet us. We ordered the wings @ the hills and the hot honey chicken sandwich. The wings could have been cooked a little more but overall the food was decent. Food took entirely too long to come out. Located downtown with street parking.

I finally visited Flavor Hills 2nd location here in Raleigh. The Jacksonville location is still one of my favorite restaurants in the state because they have mastered true southern hospitality. The food is consistently delicious. I arrived this Friday evening a few minutes before 5:00. Peak Happy Hour made traffic a struggle in this area. I was late for our reservation and my friend decided to find seating at the bar. I'm glad she did because service was excellent. Will was our waiter at the bar and he was a true gentleman and great bartender. He recommended the Pineapple Whiskey Sour cocktail. Will knows my heart. I enjoyed how he prepared this drink. It was not sweet and garnished to perfection. We had the Caviar of the South as an appetizer. Pimento Cheese is a Carolina staple. I found this dish delicious and creatively themed. For entrees we had the blacked catfish & fried catfish with grits & collard greens meal. My fried catfish was delicious and consistent with the same dish made in Jacksonville. I enjoy the recipe. Very filling and flavorful greens and catfish. The executive chef made his rounds to chat with us and collect feedback. I found this to be hospitable. Some misses for me: The face of the restaurant is the host at the front desk. Having staff who reflect light and warmly welcome guests was lacking here for me upon arrival. Jacksonville has mastered what service means. Will provided a top tier dining experience for me and that helped redeem my favor. The bathrooms need to be kept up as many guests are dining here. The ladies room was unacceptable today. Flavor Hills is a favorite for me despite the misses. I will return for brunch and hope to see some positive changes.

I really really wanted to love this place, esp. since it had been recommended. The two of us ultimately had the catfish and grits with calamari and drinks. The calamari was probably from a frozen product; it was smothered in sauce. They were out of the ribeye steak, but e didn't find out until several minutes after we ordered it. Drinks were pretty thin. The collard greens were way over cooked and almost melted in your mouth (great for meat but not collard greens). One order of grits were cool and the other a bit over cooked. I'll give the place another try. Maybe they are still trying to get the kinks out. I'll update my review of the next visit is better. Oh and they forgot to remove the ribeye steak, that we didn't get, from the bill. Uggh!!!

Service was okay. Although we did request my ginger ale drink 3 times and still hadn't received it. We had to request utensils and napkins. Kitchen staff was a mess. We sat down at 1:50. At current time 3:09, still haven't received our food. It's not busy at all. Chicken was extremely dry and over cooked. I asked for whipped cream twice, never got it. Such a disappoint. And we were excited for this.

I wanted to like this restaurant so bad but it did not meet expectations. We arrived at 730pm on a Thursday evening and were told there was a 30 minute wait for 3 people. After waiting almost an hour, we checked back in and they said another 15 minutes. After about 15 minutes, we fortunately saw 3 seats open at the bar. Unfortunately, the service got worse. My friend waited 30 minutes for a drink. And when she asked the bartender about her drink, he became really defensive. It took about 45 minutes for our food to come out. And right as our food came out, we received notification that our table was ready. The food was cold and not impressive. I have no desire to come back. The customer service was beyond poor. They dropped the ball by not providing an accurate waiting time. The bathrooms were not clean either. There are a lot of issues to resolve for this new restaurant.

Went a year ago and the food was so good (talking about the chicken and waffles mostly ... lol). Anyway, I went with my mom and grandpa and it was a good experience. My mom had a favorite person who served us :)

I was excited to try this new restaurant, after viewing reels on social media. To my surprise, my first experience was not a great experience. I became frustrated after waiting too long to receive my food. The cheeseburger that I ordered was bland, thin, small, and did not have an appealing presentation. The french fries were hot, but were not seasoned. I opted to try salmon cakes, but the cakes tasted like they had been thawed, and drizzled with remoulade sauce. The cakes were also too fishy. After speaking with the manager, my bill was cancelled. I decided to give this restaurant a second chance with a party of four two weeks ago. Once again, after waiting to be seated for 1 hr, I decided to dine at a different restaurant. The wait was too long, and it was upsetting seeing open tables, long wait times, and slow service. The flow at this restaurant is slow, as if the owners have no experience. This is not cool, considering that this restaurant is located downtown on Fayetteville St. in Raleigh, NC. On the upside, the ambience was contemporary, and the music was groovy. Overall, I do not see another visit in the future any time soon. Don't believe the hype from social media reels advertising this restaurant!

This was a really disappointing end to a celebratory evening. As a Black-owned restaurant in downtown Raleigh, I expected the establishment to reflect the lessons we grew up on: "be twice as good to get half the credit." Unfortunately, this experience flipped the script--it wasn't even half as good! I had read many good reviews and was looking forward to visiting your restaurant. However, when we arrived, we were met with a Restaurant Sanitation Rating of "B." Ordinarily, we would have made a quick U-turn, but we wanted to support your business and give the restaurant a chance. Next, the bar: you can't have 20+ feet of mirrored bar shelves with 10 or fewer haphazardly placed bottles of liquor and the rest just empty shelves. Additionally, the back bar had a refrigerator visible to your customers that was obviously broken both mechanically and physically (covering it with a black tablecloth would have done the trick at a minimum). The whole restaurant smelled of old and burned grease, which is never a good sign. We tried to ignore all of the aforementioned issues and still gave the restaurant a chance by ordering wings to share. After a long wait, we were told the kitchen was backed up. After over 45 minutes and noticing very few tables had any food, we decided to leave. This experience felt like we walked into an old strip mall "hole in the wall" restaurant, trying to stay afloat on a shoestring budget. You can do better, and your customers deserve much better!

I've tried this place twice so far and it still did not disappoint the second time around. The only thing we didn't like were the fried deviled eggs, it had fried chicken on the top and it wasn't our favorite. The fried catfish was AMAZING and seasoned very well . Their pimento cheese bites are to die for and their mimosa flight was good. Great ambiance with the music , service was great. It's a must try. Keep in mind it is downtown Raleigh so parking can be an issue and due to the set up there will be a wait for larger parties.

How do you have a late night menu and don't have food for the late night menu first and last time here‼‼‼

I have been waiting for them to open since I saw their sign months ago. I stopped by right when they opened on Day 1. I was trying to be customer #1 to sample their delicious food. I was greeted by the friendly staff, the owners that also own the Jacksonville location, and the bartender. They were all very friendly. I was told how all of the food is made to order, and not batch made ahead, which I really liked, that way I don't get stuck with some dried up food, or brick like grits. The really did a nice job with the ambiance and the artwork on the walls. Everything is clean, and orderly, instead of the busy chaotic restaurants that have an odd mishmash of stuff. As it was early I ordered something simple, instead of something heavy. I will say that the Sweet Potato Tots are really good, and the portion size is decent as well. I much prefer tots over fries anyway. I do believe I will return at a later time, and bring friends. #2024-8 #537

This place was 10/10! First and foremost the vibe was immaculate! From the art on the walls to the music and when we went there was a live band. For drinks we both had the Hills old fashion and it came in a Smokey box to get that smokey flavor which was achieved. For food starter we had the firecracker salmon! Not super spicy but very flavorful and juicy also a good portion for 2 people. For entrees my husband had the rattlesnake pasta with chicken. The pasta was cooked to perfection and the grilled chicken with seasoned well and juicy. I had the from the south dinner which was fried wings, greens and Mac and cheese. Theta wings were very crispy, seasoned and juicy. The greens were extremely good as well and loved that they used turkey meat instead of pork since a lot of people don't eat pork. And the Mac and cheese was super creamy and cheesy with a perfect amount of crunch. Our server, T, was super friendly and personable. Overall 10/10 would recommend and I can't wait to come back!

The ambiance was nice and the music really gave a 90's R&B vibe! I can say that on the weekends you should try to make a reservation as they do get busy. We sat at the bar and I ordered the meal called "From The South" with the mimosa flight. I can say that I did not enjoy the food that much. I sent the wings back as they were hard to chew. The skin was that of a turkey wing and they seemed double fried hence the dark color. The greens weren't that bad however, there was a crunch to them that I couldn't quite figure out what it was. If I had to guess I'd say they may have sprinkled sugar on the top before bringing them out. They also had smoked turkey added in them which was pretty good. The best part in my opinion was the Mac and Cheese! It was VERY cheesy, creamy, and flavorful! It is definitely a must try! Since we sat at the bar the bartenders served us and both ladies were really nice and social! Now to the mimosa flight...in my opinion they were literally juice. The champagne was poured out of the tap instead of a bottle and once the bubbles disappeared you were left with only about 1/4 of champagne, and the rest was juice. All in all...the place was nice and so were the people.

The spot was ok. Love the art inside, the music early on a Saturday for Brunch could have been better but it was fine. The food was good. We tried the fried deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes for appetizers. Didn't like how the apps didn't come out at the same time. We got the tomatoes after the entrees came. I believe that was due to the waitress. It seemed as if she didn't know what was going on and gave us a very awkward service experience. She kept saying she was a foodie" which had absolutely nothing to do with the delivery of the food. It also seemed as if she didn't know the menu that well. Take the awkward instances either he waitress out and the experience was fine. The drinks were good and the food that we ordered tasted good as well. Id possibly visit again when I'm in the Raleigh area. Street parking wasn't too hard to grab when we arrived and the bathroom could have used sprucing.

OH MY GOODNESS!!!! Where do I start? Run to this place!!! The ambiance was very relaxed, great vibe. The colors were warm and inviting. Plenty of orange, green & cream colors that give it a nice warm setting. Awesome art on the walls. Great picture/selfie opportunities near the entrance. It's their grand opening weekend. THEY DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The staff was wonderful. April was our server. She gave recommendations and invited us to come back and try the dinner menu. Which we will because we want to try the dessert. Dessert is served after 3pm. They have a peach bourbon cobbler & red velvet creme brûlée that we want to try. Now, to the juicy part of our visit. THE FOOD!!! Mannnn, oh man. The food!!! (Made my toes wiggle with excitement!.) We ordered the catfish & grits, shrimp and grits & kid's pancake with bacon and eggs. Whoever was cooking deserves kudos times 100. The crispy catfish came on a bed of collard greens seasoned with turkey meat on top of grits with sauce. (Fake faints) It was delicious. The shrimp and grits... my gracious. Everything that came with it, corn, cherry tomatoes, sauce etc. blended so well together. Flavors were dancing!!! And the kid's pancake, yes, I tried it, was delicious. Perfect amount of cinnamon. The edges were nice and crispy. We didn't order any cocktails but best believe I'm going back. The drinks looked good at the bar. They have a variety of drinks, beers, flights & wines to choose from. They have parallel parking in the front and side streets.

I visited Flavor Hills twice today as the 1st time was booked to capacity. I came back as I was hungry, didn't want to cook and this was the most opportune time for my schedule to experience the venue. I'm glad I came back, I ordered the catfish meal that came with sides of mashed potatoes and asparagus. The fish was well seasoned and the mashed potatoes were tasty as well. I ordered a cocktail that had edible glitter as an ingredient. The drink was more pretty tasty. I'll try some else next time, but all in all I had a good experience. Unika B. & Co.

I have heard great talks about this restaurant but i must say the experience was underwhelming. My sister started off with the fried green tomatoes topped with crab. This dish was a 4/ 10. It has the potential to be great, however the tomatoes weren't ripe and under seasoned. You had to add pressure to your bite when eating the tomatoes because of how hard they were. My sister was excited for the crab topping, but the amount of meat was equivalent to crab meat from 1 singular snow crab leg. The next app was the spinach artichoke dip. It actually was a 8/10. The pita chips were fresh and dip was immaculate however the portion is a personal size. I would not recommend that to a party of more than 2 people. I ordered the catfish poboy. 3/10 It was truthfully giving a simple "fish sandwich " nothing extraordinary. I paired it with the collard greens The collard greens were a 2/10 for me. They were sweet and spicy. I am use to my greens having a savory flavor more so than sweetness. The yams were truthfully a 10/10 !!! VERY DELICIOUS My cousin had the catfish and grits. It's topped off with the collard greens. The sauce in the grits lack flavor and seasoning. You would assume the orange roux that it is paired with would be packed with flavor but it moreso gave decor purposes. The service, was simply service. He was attentive, and very quick! I do wish that they would recall your order out before asking for the purchase. My bill was 15+$ more than expected because I paid for someone else's item at the table. The music selection has done great classics !! And the restaurant itself is clean. If you have a reservation, they only allow a 10 minute grace period. I was attempting to find parking downtown and they cancelled it, but luckily my party was there. I don't understand if someone from the party is there why would they cancel? I wouldn't go back, but I do recommend others to try it at least one :)