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NCMA Cafe, Raleigh, NC

NCMA Cafe

4.5
4.5
405 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 times today
Experiences are available.
  • 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
    (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

  • The Art of Wine: Seeing Red

    USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    24 Jan 2025 only
    Seeing Red, a presentation in the new Conservation Gallery, features the history, symbolism, and materiality of red dyes and pigments in art. It features an interactive display and works of art from the NCMA collection to illustrate the artistic use of red. At this event enjoy a short tour of Seeing Red with Director of Conservation Perry Hurt, creator of the installation. Then in the NCMA Café, embark on a deep dive into red wine, presented by wine educator and owner of Vitis House Doreen Colondres. A fascinating, unique, and cross-cultural combination of art and wine, with creative food pairings by Chef Rick of Catering Works and the NCMA Café. Please e-mail Nicole@CateringWorks.com with any accommodation questions.
    The Art of Wine: Seeing Red photo
  • NCMA After Hours: Prix Fixe Dining

    USD 99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    13 Feb 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 405 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for brunch

  • Raleigh

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
NCMA Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with a "wonderful atmosphere" and diverse menu options. Guests rave about the "delicious salads" and "exceptional service," particularly highlighting standout servers like Hanif. The cafe's location within the museum adds to the unique appeal, making it a perfect spot to enjoy art before or after a meal.

405 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Raleigh

    51 reviews

    3.0

    51 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    There was a hair embedded in our cheese fondue share plate. The food is overpriced. It is cold if you are seated by the door. Our waitress was delightful. I hope someday they can improve to where it is delightful to eat at the NCMA. I have dined in other art museum restaurants and have enjoyed the experience much more.

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  2. Lauren

    Raleigh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this cafe - good food and art. Can’t be beat.

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  3. Elizabeth

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic place with great ambience. Fondue was delicious; the quiche needed salt and using the pasta as a crust was not tasteful to my palate. Wouldn’t order again. Other than the quiche; it was a delightful experience

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  4. Stacey

    Charleston

    21 reviews

    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the wine selection by the glass was not only quite varied but good quality. I think the meal was expensive - it was a prix fixe menu with 4 main course selections, 3 app selections and 2-3 desserts. Wines and mixed drinks were added costs. The noise level seemed high. Service was very good at all points of the meal except for our initial drink order which took quite a while to receive.

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  5. Don

    Washington DC

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’m picky about shrimp and grits but these surpassed expectations. Simply the best I’ve had in the Triangle area in quite a while. Bravo.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great cafe in the NCMA. Menu is excellent and changes seasonally.

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  7. David

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Extremely well done event. We had a great time and looking forward to future special events at the Cafe.

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  8. Mary

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious food. Always a treat when we visit NCMA.

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  9. SharonB

    Raleigh

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for 11:30 am brunch on a Sunday. We were the second party seated and by the time we left the restaurant was full! Chicken salad is outstanding and the French toast looked amazing!

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  10. Carrie

    Raleigh

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful lunch experience. I had the quiche and rosemary fries. My friend had the Haloumi and vegetable sandwich and also the rosemary fries. Nice layering of flavors and great service. I enjoy this special place when visiting the NCMA.
    NCMA CafeResponded on 2 November 2024
    We're so glad that you enjoyed the quiche - its a very popular dish in the cafe, as is the Haloumi sandwich. We hope you see you again soon!

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FAQs

NCMA Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 405 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 19 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)
  • Area
    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 Parking
  • 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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