Such a wide variety of menu options to choose from with a flair to each dish. Great location in downtown Apex and plenty of parking in the back or in the street if you can find a spot. Service is great. They have 4 areas to sit (inside, at the bar, outside in a covered area and uncovered area). I have been here twice now. First time I had the massive chicken sandwich and 2nd time I had the crab Rangoon dip which was amazing and then chicken Philly with fries. It’s was okay and wouldn’t get the Philly again but want to try all of their menu items. Give it a try. I love the trail mix they give out.
Wade Young
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August 10, 2024
Holy Mackerel was this good!!! A friend and I had dinner here tonight for the first time and it was nothing short of amazing.
Our drinks were perfect. She wanted sweet so she got the “Honey don’t be sour” made with blueberry moonshine that seriously had rock candy on its swizzle stick. I had a “Smoke and dagger” a mezcal, lime and ginger concoction that was way better than it had to be.
We both wanted to try everything but decided to jump around and order a few things and split them. For an appetizer we had the blues Mac and cheese (not pictured) which had steak, bacon, onions and mushrooms over a rich Mac and cheese.
For an entree she had a cilantro chicken club that was on the specialty menu, made with grilled chicken, and fresh avocado. I had the “crispy chicken sandwich” from the regular menu and we both agreed it was almost perfect. Fried chicken with a spicy maple aioli, pimento cheese and house made pickles…it was every bit as good as it sounds.
For dessert we had a Black Forest cheesecake also one of the specials…and it was so creamy and rich that both of us would eat a bite and just pause a second to savor it.
Our waitress Charlotte was great. The atmosphere was exactly what a taproom should be like. 5 full stars.
Deanna Cortes
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July 06, 2024
After our first visit, we had to come back, and both times, the food was amazing! I recommend trying the smoked pimento cheese wontons and buffalo cauliflower bites for your appetizers. We also tried the smoked cheddar ragoon dip, which was also good. Our main dishes did not disappoint. I first tried the cast iron chicken, which was really well made. I will say, I thoroughly enjoyed my second pick a lot more. The bone in pork chop is a MUST TRY. It was super juicy and seasoned to perfection. My fiance tried the truffle mac & cheese burger, which he and I both LOVED. His second pick, the smokehouse mac & cheese, was everything you'd want out of a good mac & cheese. We've really enjoyed the food here and can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu.
Kelly Parker
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July 15, 2024
Great spot for brunch. We sat on the air conditioned patio. Food was pretty good with a lot of options for sweet or savory. We tried to biscuits and gravy, French toast, Eggs Benedict, Bay Oysters Deviled Eggs, and the Jalapeño cornbread.
Libby Audrey
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June 18, 2024
Enjoyed a lovely dinner with family out on the patio with our dogs. Service was great! Food was delicious! Tough eating outside with the flies but that’s expected. The pork belly appetizer with brussel sprouts has the best sauce. The cast iron chicken is very filling and enough for two meals. My husband had the BBQ burger which he loved! My cousin had the crispy chicken sandwich (not pictured), which was also very good. Will definitely be back to try their brunch!!
Edit: came back and had the chicken bao buns (such a great fusion of sweetness from the crispy bun and kick from the chicken), and the Philly steak with bacon collared greens. So good!!
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Such a wide variety of menu options to choose from with a flair to each dish. Great location in downtown Apex and plenty of parking in the back or in the street if you can find a spot. Service is great. They have 4 areas to sit (inside, at the bar, outside in a covered area and uncovered area). I have been here twice now. First time I had the massive chicken sandwich and 2nd time I had the crab Rangoon dip which was amazing and then chicken Philly with fries. It’s was okay and wouldn’t get the Philly again but want to try all of their menu items. Give it a try. I love the trail mix they give out.
Holy Mackerel was this good!!! A friend and I had dinner here tonight for the first time and it was nothing short of amazing. Our drinks were perfect. She wanted sweet so she got the “Honey don’t be sour” made with blueberry moonshine that seriously had rock candy on its swizzle stick. I had a “Smoke and dagger” a mezcal, lime and ginger concoction that was way better than it had to be. We both wanted to try everything but decided to jump around and order a few things and split them. For an appetizer we had the blues Mac and cheese (not pictured) which had steak, bacon, onions and mushrooms over a rich Mac and cheese. For an entree she had a cilantro chicken club that was on the specialty menu, made with grilled chicken, and fresh avocado. I had the “crispy chicken sandwich” from the regular menu and we both agreed it was almost perfect. Fried chicken with a spicy maple aioli, pimento cheese and house made pickles…it was every bit as good as it sounds. For dessert we had a Black Forest cheesecake also one of the specials…and it was so creamy and rich that both of us would eat a bite and just pause a second to savor it. Our waitress Charlotte was great. The atmosphere was exactly what a taproom should be like. 5 full stars.
After our first visit, we had to come back, and both times, the food was amazing! I recommend trying the smoked pimento cheese wontons and buffalo cauliflower bites for your appetizers. We also tried the smoked cheddar ragoon dip, which was also good. Our main dishes did not disappoint. I first tried the cast iron chicken, which was really well made. I will say, I thoroughly enjoyed my second pick a lot more. The bone in pork chop is a MUST TRY. It was super juicy and seasoned to perfection. My fiance tried the truffle mac & cheese burger, which he and I both LOVED. His second pick, the smokehouse mac & cheese, was everything you'd want out of a good mac & cheese. We've really enjoyed the food here and can't wait to come back and try more things on the menu.
Great spot for brunch. We sat on the air conditioned patio. Food was pretty good with a lot of options for sweet or savory. We tried to biscuits and gravy, French toast, Eggs Benedict, Bay Oysters Deviled Eggs, and the Jalapeño cornbread.
Enjoyed a lovely dinner with family out on the patio with our dogs. Service was great! Food was delicious! Tough eating outside with the flies but that’s expected. The pork belly appetizer with brussel sprouts has the best sauce. The cast iron chicken is very filling and enough for two meals. My husband had the BBQ burger which he loved! My cousin had the crispy chicken sandwich (not pictured), which was also very good. Will definitely be back to try their brunch!! Edit: came back and had the chicken bao buns (such a great fusion of sweetness from the crispy bun and kick from the chicken), and the Philly steak with bacon collared greens. So good!!