Neuse River Brewing And Brasserie

Voted best burger in the triangle for a reason!!! They cooked my burger to a perfect medium well topped with melted cheese, deep fried onions, and some magical sauce. Also had their Porch Sippin cocktail which was dangerously delicious. My husband had the Croque Monsieur that was very flavorful and filling.

The beer was fine. The food was in the style of a brasserie but overpriced and with capricious seasoning. The steak tartare was almost unseasoned (maybe the chips were supposed to be the salt for the dish) making a mild but pleasant dish rich and bland. The pesto risotto was well cooked but salty enough to essentially be compensating for the under-seasoned tartare. The salad was underwhelming and not particularly fresh with soft peppers and browning lettuce. I'm not sure why fresh produce would be so difficult, maybe they prepped a bit too far in advance and got sloppy.

They have a nice outdoor and indoor seating area. It was raining, so we ate inside. The ambiance is fantastic! The drink menu has a decent selection with some unique options. My husband had the beer flight and said that one of the samples was one of the best beers he has had (I believe it is called Terry?s? The food was also fantastic. We came on a Sunday, and they still had their Brunch menu going. My husband had the Croque Madame. He loved it and the sourdough bread was phenomenal. They get their bread from a local bakery (Union Special bakery . We ordered the burger and had the poutine fries with duck on the side. The best burger I have had in quite a while cooked perfectly to medium well. Portion was just the right size. Fries were excellent as well. Some of the most refined euro and brewery cuisine in the Triangle. We plan to recommend and come back. Great to see a place that has both great drinks and great food.

The duck poutine was great and the portion was perfect. Drinks were delicious. Staff was super nice and accommodating. However, dress light because despite sitting inside it was super hot and stuffy. But overall, it was nice. I'd definitely go back.

I'm SO in love with this place. We went twice during our trip! The prices are great and the food is the perfect proportion for me to get drunk and full. ???? The menu has a good mix of fried bar faves and some classier selections like duck.