My partner and I had 30 hours in Raleigh and made a point to dine at Crawford and Son. Nothing was left to be desired. We started with the hazelnut and manchego salad, duck croquettes, and the steak tartare. All three were delicious with the duck being the stand out for us. We had the chicken and roasted carrots for our entree. The chicken with creamy rice and mushrooms was one of our best bites this year! We finished with the carrot cake which was incredible. The wine and cocktails were great. Kudos to the entire team, the service was impeccable from start to finish. It's always a pleasure to dine in an environment where the staff works so well together and all clearly have sincere pride in what they produce. Thanks for a great evening!
Amazing dinner for our Son's 40th birthday. Chef Crawford prepared a 3 course meal with Fullsteam Brewery beer pairings. The Braised Beef Cheeks with Mushroom Ragout and Campo Cheese Grits were the best I have ever had. The Pumpkin Cheesecake with Toasted Meringue, Hazelnut Praline and Caramel finished the meal in style. We are lucky to have a chef of this caliber in our area.
So first time here and I have to say it was very good. I had the smoked sturgeon chowder, hanger steak and chocolate pie. All three were out of this world. Very well done. Parking was not ideal so we ended up 1.5 blocks away and had to walk in. Still beside that it was a 5-star dining experience.
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
Small intimate eatery with good food. We went there with a group of 6 ladies, all ordering different food for different courses plus drinks. Our server was on top of it all, although our 2nd wine orders took a bit to get to the table. Not her fault, the bar area looked crazy busy.
The biscuits were good, some at the table found them meh (a bit dry), the flaky salt in the middle made them for me! The Caesar salad was very good, although maybe too indulgent. I would suggest sharing this. I also personally had the crab, which was light and flavorful. Definitely will be back for the squash rings and cauliflower soup that my table mates had - there were rave reviews!
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.
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.
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.
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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!
Great until the salty steak! Cocktails were delicious and spot on. Manchego biscuits melted in your mouth. Rigatoni was pretty good, though lobster was a bit tough and not sure I’d order again. But I was so disappointed in the main dish though, the hanger steak. Would have been great but they way over salted. I like salt on my steak, but I was literally scraping off the flakes. Unfortunately our server did not check in with us until we were done. I told her and she said she’d tell the chef. Took home the rest of the steak, which I might actually feed to the dog, though I worry about the salt for her! Videri Chocolate Mousse was fantastic. Atmosphere is great if you want a hip, bustling vibe.
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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.
Everything was very solid. Nothing mind blowing but an absolutely solid meal across the board. We particularly liked the cocktails, the crudo, and the chowder.
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