Crawford and Son

My partner and I enjoyed ourselves a lot! We ended up getting multiple appetizers instead of any entrees and I think that was the right choice. The biscuits are as good as other reviewers have mentioned, and the cocktails are okay but nothing special. The earl grey tea ice cream that comes with the lemon dessert is AMAZING! great ambiance, but one star knocked down for how cramped the tables are. Contrary to some other reviews, I wish the wallpaper in the bathrooms was more vulgar and satanic

If you’re looking for a date night experience to try, this place is totally fine. The interior is a modern broody dimly lit sort of place, very cramped and small. The staff are nice, very attentive to filling up your water. The food itself was just… meh? Clearly going for upscale cuisine but ultimately not that tasty. The biscuits look delicious but are so SO dry and also a lot smaller than you’d think from photos.

Crawford and Son is obviously one of Raleigh’s best restaurants. The two times I have eaten here the food and service have been excellent. Most recently I sat at the bar and my wine questions were answered with sips of wine to try to ensure I liked the wine recommendation. The house cocktail list was disappointingly short and did not include a whiskey/bourbon drink. But the vodka drink, Crawford Cup #5, my wife ordered was well balanced and delicious. I ordered an Elijah Craig old fashioned that was prepared perfectly, boozy with just a hint of sweetness. For dinner we had the Heirloom Tomato Salad which was super seasonal and yummy. We also had the Butter Crunch Lettuce, another salad that listed Shropshire Blue as an ingredient, I had no idea it was a blue cheese and I’m glad I didn’t because I don’t tend to like a strong blue cheese flavor but this particular type of blue cheese is more salty than funky and was the subtle star of this refreshing salad. The Yellowtail Tuna Crudo was salty crispy goodness and the thick cut double bone Grilled Pork Chop was cooked near perfection maybe just a tiny bit over medium and well brined so it was juicy and seasoned all the way through it had a western NC style Bbq inspired sauce and the corn mushroom chard that accompanied the chop went well with it and elevated the dish. We also had the Market Corn Pudding which was great and better than the delicious corn side that came with the pork chop but I probably didn’t need both :). Full disclosure I like Crawford and Sons neighboring sister restaurant Jolie more than I like C&S but both are in the Raleigh top 10 and both are great restaurants.

The heirloom tomato salad and manchego herb biscuits were amazing. Would highly recommend. Great service from the staff very friendly. The entrees were good but the highlights were the appetizers.

We thoroughly enjoyed dishes from the raw menu and some of the appetizers. From the drink menu, I found it interesting their wine list was $58+. We were a bit underwhelmed with the hangar steak and pork chop entrees as the hangar steak just tasted of an odd barbecue smoke more than seasoned and the pork chop was overly fatty and slightly undercooked. I’d say for a restaurant of this caliber we were expecting more but still enjoyed our time.

I celebrated my birthday at Crawford and Son. Originally, I had planned to go to Stanbury, a place on my list for ages. However, Stanbury doesn't take reservations and the wait at 8:30 p.m. was 1.5 hours long. Faced with that, we decided to stroll over to Crawford and Son, which had also been on my list for years. Upon arrival, we were seated promptly. Our server, Caroline was fantastic, offering great recommendations. The word was that the biscuits were a must-try, and after tasting them, I wholeheartedly agree – they were incredibly delicious!

We ordered the beef tartare served on bone marrow and boulted bread. Our server informed us that they always feature a type of tartare, but it's changed up regularly. Surprisingly tender with a bit of a kick, the spicy jerk octopus impressed us. The grilled fennel sausage on a bed of polenta, accompanied by country ham marmalade, provided a well-balanced medley of flavors.

For our main courses, we chose the roasted halibut, which turned out both tender and crispy on the outside. The infused flavor was exceptional, and Caroline shared the secret – they brine it! The pork chop was equally amazing as our main course. Dessert was a delight – the sweet corn trifle with its intricate texture profile surprised us with the blend of blackberries, popcorn, ice cream, and umami from the miso caramel.

Caroline was incredibly informative throughout the meal. I can't believe I waited so long to finally experience this place. Highly recommended!

Crawford and Son offers a remarkable dining experience with its dark and intimate interior. The well-crafted and unique cocktails perfectly complement the ambiance. While the menu may be limited in choices, every dish we tried was delicious, and the must-try biscuits left us craving for more. The dessert selection is simply fabulous and shouldn't be missed. Overall, Crawford and Son is a fantastic dining destination, delivering a memorable culinary journey in a cozy setting.