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NCMA Cafe, Raleigh, NC

NCMA Cafe

4.4
4.4
439 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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
    (919) 218-0073
  • 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

  • NCMA After Hours: Prix Fixe Dining

    $99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 13, 2025 only
    Join us after hours at the North Carolina Museum of Art. The NCMA Café will offer an exclusive prix fixe dining experience curated by Chef Rick Sloan. This special dining opportunity is designed to complement the artistic atmosphere and ensure guests enjoy a curated meal in an intimate setting. The three course menu features a choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert. Wine, beer, mocktails and cocktails are available for purchase at the event.
    NCMA After Hours: Prix Fixe Dining Photo

What 439 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NCMA Cafe offers a delightful dining experience, especially after exploring the museum. Guests enjoy the "excellent food and service," and appreciate the "creative menu" that caters to diverse dietary needs. While some mention slow service, the "beautiful setting" and "friendly staff" make it a popular choice for brunch or lunch.

439 Reviews
  1. Martha

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived an hour early for our reservation for ten people. Megan the hostess made sure we were accommodated. This was no small feat in a busy cafe. Kudos to our server Tie. We felt well taken care of as a large table. She handled our group with ease.

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  2. Frank

    VIP

    Wilmington

    26 reviews

    4.0

    26 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was very good, & experienced. He often asked how things were, and typically did 2 things at the same time, like bringing out water glasses for a table and a pitcher to fill other water glasses. Verry efficient.
    NCMA CafeResponded today
    Thank you for sharing such wonderful feedback! We’re especially happy to hear that your waiter stood out with their efficiency and attentiveness. It sounds like they worked hard to ensure you had a great experience, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to them. We hope to see you again soon!

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  3. Jill

    VIP

    Raleigh

    48 reviews

    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always excellent! Shrimp and Grits are so good! The quiche is the best!!! Service was great.
    NCMA CafeResponded today
    Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Shrimp and Grits and that the Quiche was a favorite - what a compliment! It’s also fantastic to know that the service met your expectations. We appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back for another excellent experience!

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  4. Donna

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cafe had our reservation at the hostess's desk and our table was ready as well. It was a great first experience with this app. We ordered the fish stew with a petite salad with an order of vegetable hash. Food was very satisfying as well as creative. Our only concern was staff could be more attentive and seemed to have only a few servers. But we will return in the future as we love the art museum.
    NCMA CafeResponded today
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the creativity and flavors of our dishes and that your reservation and table were ready when you arrived - it’s wonderful to know your first experience with the app went smoothly. We'll be sure to share this feedback with our staff so we can ensure we're always striving for excellent service.

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  5. Christy

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My mom and I had a great lunch today. The food was delicious and our server was amazing. It is a great place to spend an afternoon, eating and enjoying art.
    NCMA CafeResponded on January 17, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you and your mom had a wonderful lunch with us. We look forward to welcoming you both back soon!

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  6. Thomas

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A wonderful experience. A great place to dine after visiting the museum or a walk in the museum park. The food is eclectic and excellent. The service is very good. We eat here regularly and highly recommend!

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  7. Stephanie

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    52 reviews

    3.0

    52 reviews

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Had not been to the restaurant since before COVID. Then I found the menu interesting and the food good. This time both of us were disappointed. The fish soup was gloppy,not very tasty, and barely warm. The fries were crispy but quite cold. Given the distance to the kitchen perhaps you need to heat the plates.
    NCMA CafeResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet expectations. We update our menu with each season, and we hope you’ll return to try our new offerings. We appreciate your comments and will certainly take them into consideration as we continue to improve.

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  8. Gayle

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    I had the Fish soup. It was okay. I’ve had better food there. Hot tea was warm at best. It’s always a beautiful place to eat. The menu has good options for lots of diets. We’ll go back, but not for the fish soup.
    NCMA CafeResponded on January 12, 2025
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoy the ambiance and appreciate the variety of menu options. We’re sorry that the fish soup and hot tea didn’t meet your expectations this time, we'll be sure to address these issues with our staff. We're happy to hear that you will join us in the future - we look forward to welcoming you back!

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  9. Tracey

    Raleigh

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent. We love going to an exhibit and the going to the Cafe afterwards. Makes a relaxing visit.
    NCMA CafeResponded on January 9, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the food and had a relaxing visit. We look forward to welcoming you back after your next exhibit

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  10. Jacqueline

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely place for a quiet meal with a unique menu!
    NCMA CafeResponded on January 4, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and unique menu. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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FAQs

NCMA Cafe is rated 4.4 stars by 439 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 24 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
    (919) 218-0073
  • 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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