41 Best Restaurants for Afternoon Coffee In Cary

41 restaurants available nearby

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1. MC Modern Asian Cuisine

4.9

Exceptional(1057)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • Cary

Booked 17 times today

MC named after Award Winning Chef Michael Chuong is bringing his Upscale Asian Flair to the Historic Jones House in Downtown Cary. MC's menu will offer Signature and Creative Dishes featuring High End Sushi and Local and Sustainable Ingredients paired perfectly with Old World Wines.

2. Herons

4.8

Exceptional(3152)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Cary

Booked 42 times today

Herons, the signature restaurant at The Umstead Hotel and Spa in Cary, North Carolina, offers an exceptional fine dining experience for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Located close to Raleigh, North Carolina, Herons is known for its locally inspired, seasonal menus and stunning garden views, Herons showcases a full-view kitchen and an elegant, art-filled dining room with floor-to-ceiling windows. Every detail—from the fresh, regionally sourced ingredients to the curated wine list—reflects a commitment to artistry and culinary excellence.

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3. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Cary

4.6

Exceptional(2512)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Cary

Booked 28 times today

Expect nothing less than an extraordinary meal and first-class service from one of the most outstanding prime steak houses in the world: Ruth's Chris Steak House. Among the most distinctive dining destinations in the area. At Ruth's Chris Steak House your service will always be first class-attentive but never fussy.

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4. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Morrisville

4.3

Awesome(1876)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Morrisville

Booked 11 times today

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is located in Park West Village at the intersection of Chapel Hill Road and Cary Parkway. We are an American Restaurant and Steakhouse serving authentic wood-fired steaks, seafood, specialty cocktails and select wines. Join us for Happy Hour for drink specials all day Wednesday throughout the entire restaurant and bar bite specials Monday - Friday 4PM - 6:30PM and Saturday - Sunday 11AM - 5PM at the FIREBAR® or on the patio. We offer top-notch service and upscale dining at a modest price. Reserve your table with us today.

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5. Sophie's Grill & Bar

4.1

Excellent(128)

Price: Moderate

• European • Cary

Bringing Old World Favorites to the Heart of North Carolina!

6. Nazara

4.6

Exceptional(123)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Cary

Booked 1 time today

Managed by passionate and a seasoned team of operators, Nazara awakens the inner soul through colorful ambiance, rich Indian palate, and complex tastes with a seductive dining room, a fashionable bar, intimate private lounge, and outdoor seating. We strive to create memorable dining experiences day after day. Guests can sample the vibrant flavors of India through Nazara’s various dining options. Our menu features classic Indian cuisine reinvented for today’s more discerning palate. We invite you to indulge in India’s culinary treasures, time after time.The team shares a vision of the future for Indian cuisine, an endeavor to improve the purest traditional and regional cuisines, while simultaneously creating innovative, modern dishes and interpretation while maintaining traditional integrity. The bar and wine cellar carry a depth of offerings that exceed the expectations of our guests on a regular basis.

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7. Brewery Bhavana - Fenton

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Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Cary

Coming Soon: Brewery Bhavana at FentonOur newest location brings the signature Brewery Bhavana experience to Fenton, blending craft beer, dim sum, and a thoughtfully designed space. Flooded with natural light and filled with lush greenery, the setting is anchored by a hand-painted Garden of Eden mural and a canopy of hanging plants.Located on Lower Garden Lane, the glass-walled dining space offers a warm, verdent atmosphere, while the courtyard provides the perfect spot for a beer in the sun. Enjoy a diverse cocktail program alongside a menu inspired by our Raleigh flagship.Opening April 2025.

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8. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Raleigh

4.4

Awesome(5179)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Raleigh

Booked 61 times today

Be our guest and come see, savor, and celebrate Rare and Well Done®’s North Carolina debut! Perry’s Raleigh boasts a stunning main dining room that showcases a spectacular wine wall and provides glimpses of chefs creating innovations in the kitchen, as well as four beautifully appointed private dining rooms ideal for meetings, family celebrations and embracing any special occasion. Bar 79® features a beautiful island bar with glass walls that open to patio dining, allowing guests to soak up beautiful Raleigh nights over toasts with our hand-crafted mixology and extensive selection of wines. From the vibrant color palette to its exquisite use of glass, lighting and other textures, every detail in the restaurant was deliberately selected to create an inviting environment inspired by our local community.

9. NCMA Cafe

4.5

Awesome(467)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Raleigh

Booked 18 times today

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.

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10. Brewery Bhavana - Downtown

4.8

Exceptional(4293)

Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Raleigh

Booked 120 times today

Brewery Bhavana - Fenton, Coming SoonWelcome to Brewery Bhavana! We're glad you're here with us!To make a reservation for dinner, please book online for parties of 6 guests or less. Though reservations are highly encouraged, walk-in guests are also welcome.For gatherings of 7-16 guests, please send us an email at info@brewerybhavana.com, and we will get back to you within 24-48 hours. For events and parties of 17+ guests, please visit our Events tab at www.brewerybhavana.com.Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you again very soon!

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. MC Modern Asian Cuisine

2. Herons

3. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Cary

4. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill - Morrisville

5. Sophie's Grill & Bar

6. Nazara

7. Brewery Bhavana - Fenton

8. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Raleigh

9. NCMA Cafe

10. Brewery Bhavana - Downtown

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