Reviews for Saint Jacques in Raleigh, NC
I will tread carefully with this review because of the fact that my personal meal was good....a bit salty but overall it was... good. I had the beef with butternut squash soup. My wife however got the "rack of lamb" which was 3 ribs, very small, and fullof fat. I noticed the gentleman in a suit who originally seated us making his way through the restaurant as we ate and hadconversations with patrons asking them "How is everything " etc. We did not receive that unfortunately. Overall the experiencewas not what I had hoped for. Read more
It was fine, nothing exceptional. The food was well prepared but nothing exceptional. Dining room felt like the waiting room in... a doctors office in terms of decor and lighting. Service was quite poor; every time we needed more wine, bread, water, check,etc our server was at the next table in the midst of a long winded conversation. For the cost I would expect better service andatmosphere. There are better options if you are looking for a fine dining experience in the area. Read more
What a gem! A small restaurant in a strip mall, but don't let the location deter you. Amazingly delicious food beautifully... presented. A must try in Raleigh. Read more
Can't Believe I'm typing a not so great review for SJ, after so many great experiences there. Duck was extremely undercooked,... and lacked flavor. Yes I know Duck is served pink, but this was crazy. Rubbery mess. Short Rib was extremely salty. Squash Soupwas the only dish that remotely reminded me of why I'm spending this much at this restaurant. Atmosphere was awkward, and feltuncomfortable. Table adjacent to us seem to be unhappy with their experience as well. Service, while adequate, didn't live up toprior experiences. I know that restaurants are struggling right now, so I would give it up to a bad night. However, I had justdined here a month before, and it was excellent. I overhead the Waiter tell another table that they were under newmanagement/chef...so I am left wondering if that explains the bad experience. Probably won't return anytime soon. I left hungry.Enough said. Read more
Superb food!! Two thumbs up to dish presentation and outstanding service. This was my second time at Saint Jacques, and... definitely it won’t be my last. Read more
Ooh là là! Wonderful restaurant! My wife and I just celebrated our anniversary here last weekend. Very impressed! For... starters, we had incredibly great service from our server, Alex. She was very knowledgeable and accommodating. And then therewas the food! We split 3 appetizers: Onion Soup, Coquille St. Jacques, & Escargots. I highly recommend all 3 of these! Special shout-out on the Coquille St. Jacques. I am a scallops fan in general, but the way these were prepared takes scallops toa whole ‘nother level. For entrees we shared the Filet Mignon and the Beef Bourguignon. For both of these, easily the best Ihave ever had. Loved this place and we will be back. Truly a standout in the Raleigh restaurant landscape. Many thanks toSaint Jacques for providing us with a great place to celebrate our anniversary! Read more
Of all the places I've dined in Raleigh and Wake County, this is the best. From the service, atmosphere, spirits and wines to... the magnificently prepared dishes, the evening here was delightful. The menu was varied and artfully prepared and served. Service was attentive without being overbearing. Our dishes, each delicious, included the duck confiet and Coquille SaintJacques for starters followed by lamb chops and Beef Bourgiognon for the main course. (A small and delightful sorbet was servedbetween the beginning and main courses. Creme Brulee and Smoreve en Chocolate completed the evening! Large thanks to ChefTeears and Pastry Chef Briana Ressner. You owe yourself an evening with this delicious and unpretentious fine diningexperience. Read more
Not impressed with Saint Jacques. Website shows alcohol but all they have is wine (no sweet wine) so wine was nasty (I drank... water) We had a great waitress "Alex..(a girl)" Tipped Alex good..she made our evening so much better. Don't buy "Coquille SaintJacques" it's nasty. Lobster bisque was delicious and so was Creme Brulee. I don't think we will be back. Read more