One night at my local watering hole, I was chatting with one of the regulars, who mentioned they worked at a nearby restaurant. I hadn't heard of it, so one night we wanted to go out for a nicer dinner but wanted to try something new, we ended up at his restaurant - the Glenwood Grill. While on the busy Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh, it is set off the road a ways, so unless you are in the shopping center at the grocery store, pastry shop, or spa, you wouldn't know this hidden gem is back there.
The chef comes from the highly touted Magnolia restaurant in Charleston, SC. The menu is mainly seafood, with southern flair such as seafood and grits. However, for the carnivores, there is rack of lamb and the house specialty Carpet Bagger - 2 - 4oz filet mignons served with parsnip mashed potaoes, parmesan fried oysters, cabernet veal reduction, over a bearnaise sauce. Everything my dining companions and I have had have been fantastic, and pricing is extremely reasonable. Wine list is not extensive, but is moderately priced.
There is a hidden gem on the menu though. On the a la carte menu, there is a 8 oz filet served with pimiento cheese on top, with the cabernet veal reduction. I've seen blue cheese served a top steak, but putting a spin with this southern delicacy is nothing short of brilliant. MM ordered it one night, and definitely won the best meal contest that night. The best part? $19 for one of the best filets I've ever had. Bargain. That's what makes this restaurant great - high quality food at reasonable prices.
What I like best about Glenwood Grill is the atmosphere - it's very metropolitan inside with a cozy feel. Tables are close together, but each time we've been there, we've chatted up the adjacent table, and discussed our fabulous meals. For example, last time MM and I were in there, the gentleman sitting next to him ordered the lobster pot pie, and advised us we "couldn't go wrong." Next visit, MM took his suggestion, and was not disappointed. People come in dress clothes or in their NC State sweatshirts straight from Carter-Finley Stadium. One thing is for sure - they know they're going to get a high-end meal without the high-end price.
Glenwood Grill
2603-151 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh NC 27608
www.glenwoodgrill.com
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