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Contribute FeedbackSecond Empire is a restaurant that offers a wonderful dining experience for special occasions. The food is delicious, with favorites like duck and steak, as well as fantastic desserts. The service is impeccable, with attentive staff who go out of their way to meet the needs of diners. The ambiance is cozy and classy, with magnificent sauces. While some may find the atmosphere lacking in certain areas, the vegetarian options stand out as being particularly good. Overall, customers have had enjoyable evenings at Second Empire and look forward to returning in the future.
By far the best restaurant in Raleigh...Beautiful space, innovative menu, exceptional service...
The staff was very accommodating. Our group thought the closing time was later than it actually was. We stayed past closing enjoying our desserts and conversation without realizing that the place had closed. Staff showed kindness and patience. They did not tell us they were closed and did not rush us. Had we known the place was closed, we would have left much earlier. We’ll be back to enjoy the great food and service. Next time we will mind the time.
Great food, excellent service. Great spot for date night.
An evening in the upstairs main dining room was perfect for several hours visit with relative having a birthday. The quality food, the beautiful preparation, and the great service are always standard for Second Empire. The choice of scallops was perfect, as were the recommended wine, and dessert of chocolate soufflé. Always a pleasure to dine at Second Empire in main dining room or Tavern (which I did 2 weeks ago).
It is a beautiful restaurant in a restored Vivaldi’s war era home. The chef does a wonderful job drinking foods from all regions of the east coast. Wish the restaurant was in Houston.
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