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NCMA Cafe, Raleigh, NC

NCMA Cafe

4.5
4.5
463 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Great for brunch
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, Regional 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

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Apr 11, 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 Sloan of Catering Works and the NCMA Café. Please e-mail kayla@cateringworks.com with any accommodation questions.
    The Art of Wine: Seeing Red photo
  • Mother's Day Tea

    US$35.00 - US$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
  • NCMA After Hours: Prix Fixe Dining

    US$99.00 per person

    Prepaid

    May 15, 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 463 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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 set within the Art Museum. Guests rave about the "beautiful atmosphere" and "excellent food," with standout dishes like shrimp and grits and mango chicken salad. Service is often praised as attentive and friendly, making it a "great place to spend an afternoon." Reservations are recommended due to its popularity.

463 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing, creative food and spectacular service in a wonderful modern museum space. Would highly recommend this place.

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  2. Michelle

    VIP

    Raleigh

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love to bring my friends and family here. It is such a beautiful place to have lunch. It is also fine dining.
    NCMA CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Michelle! Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us. We're so happy to hear that we're a place that you want tp bring your friends and family to - its such a perfect spot to hang out and chat while enjoyed a menu that has something for everyone. We hope to see you and your family/friends again soon!

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  3. Janine

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This has become a regular place to meet and enjoy a lovely meal in warm and welcoming surroundings. My friend and I will continue to come here.
    NCMA CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Hi Janine! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a thoughtful review. We are very happy that you and your friend continue to join us for lunch. Please let us know if you ever have any feedback regarding the food or drink menus! We value your insight and patronage to the museum cafe and are always looking for ways to improve. We hope to see you again soon!

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  4. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Third time at NCMA and the service, ambience and food remains consistent.
    NCMA CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Thank you for the positive review, Elizabeth! We're honored to hear that you have joined us multiple times and that we've been successful in providing a consistent experience each time. We hope to see you for a fourth (and maybe fifth) time! :)

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  5. Elizabeth

    VIP

    Raleigh

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place to spend an afternoon day date. We loved the food. The lighting is calming. The acoustics allow you to have quiet conversations.
    NCMA CafeResponded 2 days ago
    Hello Elizabeth, and thank you for such a thoughtful review. We're so happy that we were able to contribute to a lovely afternoon date. We also appreciate the feedback on the acoustics. With such an open space it can be hard to control the noise levels, and this type of feedback helps us make the right adjustments. We hope to see you again soon!

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  6. Vera

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter was amazing, but service was slow overall. Cocktails and food are not great. Too bad because the location is a gem.
    NCMA CafeResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you for your kind words about our waiter! We're sorry to hear that the overall service and food didn’t meet your expectations. We agree that the location is special, and we're committed to improving the quality and speed of our service. Your feedback is important to us, and we'll be addressing the issues you raised with our team to ensure a better experience next time. We hope you'll visit us again soon!

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  7. Thomas

    Raleigh

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Dear future customers of NCMA cafe I would recommend that you alter your restaurant reservation for the day because of many factors, some of these include: - We arrived at the restaurant 5 minutes early, yet they could not find our confirmed reservation - One simple drink being sparkling lemonade could not be served although being on the menu along with not being able to serve our fries because of the fryer being broken - The apple streusel French toast was dry and lacked flavor, and the kids cheese pizza was all sauce. Most importantly the vegetable hash was cold and the panini was not grilled or warmed how a panini should have been finally the sea food stew that we had ordered was unavailable but they substituted it for a different stew they said was similar with out asking if that was what we wanted and it did not meet our expectations - For the overall price we paid and as members of the museum this is not the brunch experience we hoped to enjoy

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  8. Debra

    VIP

    Raleigh

    39 reviews

    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great. Perfectly prepared. And our server was a delight. Highly recommended
    NCMA CafeResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a great experience with our server. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we’re so glad you had a wonderful visit. We hope to welcome you back soon!

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  9. Jill

    VIP

    Raleigh

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Jack was our server and he was fantastic! Everyone loved the food!
    NCMA CafeResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food and had a fantastic experience with Jack. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to him. We’re grateful for your support and hope to see you again soon!

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  10. Jannice

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience. Fun afternoon date and delicious food.
    NCMA CafeResponded on February 21, 2025
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your husband had a wonderful Valentine’s Day lunch and enjoyed your time at the museum. It’s always a pleasure to be part of special moments like these. We hope to welcome you both back soon for another memorable visit

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FAQs

NCMA Cafe is rated 4.5 stars by 463 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 p.m.
Booked 21 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)
  • Neighbourhood
    Raleigh
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 10:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Regional 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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