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NCMA Cafe, Raleigh, NC

NCMA Cafe

4.6
4.6
486 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-6433

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
10:30 PM
Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Catering Works is proud to present NCMACafe, located at the North Carolina Museum of Art WEST BUILDING. Our menu features a variety of Southern-inspired fare with International influence. Premium wines, crafted coffee drinks and in February of 2023, the long-awaited return of weekend brunch at the Museum of Art.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Catering Works is the exclusive caterer at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Learn more about catering and possibilities for a delicious event at:<br />https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/the-works-at-ncma.php
  • Private party facilities
    Learn more about spaces available for private events at:https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/event-spaces.php

Experiences

  • Mother's Day Tea

    $35.00 - $75.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025
    Join us for Mother's Day tea at the NCMA Café on 5/10-5/11. This "Afternoon Tea" experience features a prix-fixe menu including savory canapes, finger sandwiches and curated pâtisserie. Premium teas or coffee included. Inspired cocktails available for purchase at event. Please select from standard, gluten free, vegan, or vegetarian ticket when making reservations. Day-of allergy accommodations cannot be made; these must be noted in advance and pre-ordered upon booking. Recommended party size 2, 4 or 6. Please contact hannah@cateringworks.com or call (919) 664-6839 for parties over six.
    Mother's Day Tea Photo

What 486 people are saying

NCMA Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NCMA Cafe offers a delightful dining experience within a beautiful art museum setting. Guests rave about its "excellent food," "creative dishes," and "impressive service." The atmosphere is "lovely," with imaginative cocktails and a varied menu featuring "fresh local ingredients" and "great vegetarian options." Reservations recommended for this popular spot.
486 Reviews
  1. Jasmine

    Miami1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed a Saturday lunch with my sister who was visiting from out of town. The service was friendly and the food was delicious :) I tried the strawberry matcha drink and ART OF THE BURGER- both super yummy! Highly recommended as an addition to your day at the North Carolina Museum of Art!

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  2. Lisa

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful little Cafe. Great food selections. Service was good - there just wasn't enough servers to earn 5 stars.

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  3. Kaine

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cafes in both the East and West buildings are beautiful places to eat. The menu has a nice selection and the food is always good. Having lunch before the Sights & Sounds on Sundays series concerts is a real treat.

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  4. Pia

    Raleigh1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful surroundings for an enjoyable lunch. The seasonal specials were wonderful, and the server was attentive.

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  5. Sheila

    Raleigh3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We dined early so noise level was low at 10:30am on a Saturday. Lovely brunch options , service, and atmosphere.

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  6. Elizabeth

    Tampa2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place to have lunch. Menu is varied with excellent choices. Lots of vegetarian options.

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  7. Terre

    Baltimore5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful service. Food. Ambiance. Couldn’t ask for more and art gallery as well.

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  8. Bill

    Coastal Georgia2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service was perfect! Nice place to go even if you’re not there for the art.

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  9. Margaret VIP

    Raleigh16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pleasant environment but service and food delivery was quite slow. The staff was very helpful but may they may have been understaffed. The food was OK but seemed overpriced. We all ordered different items and they were tasty but portions were small for the price.

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  10. Metta

    Raleigh1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good--much better than expected, though the value was inconsistent between dishes. The quiche was massive and came with salad and fruit (great value), but the spring veggie hash with grits did not have many vegetables (good but pricey for what was provided). We were disappointed that the chicken salad had sold out before our 1:30 reservation, especially since the cafe was still meant to be open for several more hours. The carrot cake also did not have the caramel and pecans, though this wasn't stated when we ordered it and it came very different than the digital display behind the coffee bar. We wish this had been clarified beforehand.

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NCMA Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 486 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 7 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for NCMA Cafe

2110 Blue Ridge Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-6433

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Parking is free and available - Blue Ridge lot (RIGHT) Overflow (LEFT)
  • Neighborhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Southern, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Catering Works is the exclusive caterer at the North Carolina Museum of Art. Learn more about catering and possibilities for a delicious event at:<br />https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/the-works-at-ncma.php
  • Private party facilities
    Learn more about spaces available for private events at:https://cateringworks.com/our-venues/nc-art-museum/event-spaces.php
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