Academy Street Bistro

200 S Academy St, Cary
(919) 377-0509

Recent Reviews

J.D. G.

The food is always awonderful and I often times have trouble picking a favorite. The braised short ribs are too die for and melt in your mouth. I usually sit at the bar and Becca makes great drinks and handles her bar service with effortless grace. This is a must stop neighborhood gem!

Mary Leslie Rutkowski

There once was a bartender named BrookeWho likes to make drinks by the bookShe’s gracious and sweetAnd quick on her feetAnd Her generous pours leave you shook

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bill Bevan

What extraordinary service we always get with Becca!! She makes a fabulous Old Fashioned- and the most proper Paper Plane. Becca is a favorite and one of the reasons we love sitting at the bar.

Jack Snyder

Brooke was awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mathhew snyder

Brooke was great!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

chris lima

Brooke was awesome!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Andrew Snyder

Brooke is the best! Great dinner as always.

Arsalan E

Academy Street Bistro offers a delightful dining experience, complete with a charming patio setting. The menu boasts a wide array of protein options, ensuring there's something for everyone. I had the pleasure of trying the baked Brie as an appetizer, and it was simply divine. The side salad portion was incredibly generous, and the steak dish was cooked to perfection, complemented by a delicious medley of vegetables and creamy mashed potatoes. This restaurant truly delivers on both taste and ambiance, making it a must-visit for any food enthusiast.As a side note the fire cracker shrimp was not that exciting and the old fashion drink was really watered down.Parking: Parking spots available in front of the restaurant

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Brie Appetizer, Grilled Brie

Kim the Kangaroo

The roast beef sandwich was super yummy, as was my dessert....the chocolate, bourbon, pecan cheesecake! I'll order the exact same meal next time I go back. My daughter enjoyed the Caesar salad with grilled chicken very much, too. I've had their short ribs in the past, and they're delicious! Service is very friendly and efficient! I've dined here several times, and they never disappoint.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pork Belly Appetizer, Braised Beef Short Rib, Sandwich

matthew visocky

My wife ordered Braised Beef Short Rib for the both of us. We were excited because we’ve been looking for a good braised short rib for a while. Unfortunately, this was not it. The meat was dry, unseasoned, and the texture was rubbery at best. The menu also claimed that the dish had a red wine just over the meat, it absolutely did not. At $36 a piece for two dishes, we were very disappointed. We will not be ordering from there again.

Food: 1

Marcelo M.

The food was great. Mussels, ahi tuna and fruit di mare was excellent. Great service, dogs are welcome. Definately suggest this place.

Jo P.

Very good selection of food and drinks. The atmosphere was very pleasant and a good place to enjoy a meal with friends and family. We received great service and everyone had a smile and worked well as a team!

Patrick D.

Great overall experience. Enjoyed eating in the outdoor patio. Would definitely recommend trying.

Jeff H.

I don't understand the 4-star average rating. I've been to this place twice in the past 18 months. Both experiences were similar. Food was just slightly above average and the service was straight up awful. I went with a buddy for a late lunch on a Thursday. There was probably 10 customers total in the restaurant and it took the server about 15 min to come take our order after sitting down.

Cynthia Hughes

I brought a friend here for lunch the Monday following Thanksgiving 2023 and the wait staff were rude, dismissive, and full of bad attitude. I ordered chicken salad, and it tasted like old left-over turkey, so politely I asked the wait staff what kind of spices the chicken salad had in it and was told in a very flip and dismissive manner it had only mayonnaise and celery (it had a putrid taste to it ... like I said, old meat). The awful lunch and terrible service surprised me because I had been there earlier that year and the experience was completely different. Because of this, I cannot recommend Academy Street Bistro any longer.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

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