The Library

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   b

   Raleigh

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   best steak i’ve ever eaten, the show and simplicity of the way they cooked it was awesome
   

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   Kevin

   Charlotte

   2 reviews

   1.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   OK, please understand I am new to the area. An area that seems binary: aging retirees or vast # of beach goers in season. This place has been around a long time, and seems like a great place in its day, 1985. Its clever theme has not aged well, nor do the owners seem to care, hey- if it’s still got cash flow, who cares? Cute 30 years ago it has books as part of the decor. Get it? Library. One big vacant dining room w a books theme. No privacy no subtlety, just an S/W Cafeteria w books. It also seems to own the crazy loud joint adjacent, piano LOUD bar, shaking the wall to my right during the whole “Valentine’s” dinner. The staff? Oblivious after decades of this unacceptable din. OK, I get it. I’m still restaurant, has the following that’s enough at least pretend. Wine list is set up for the local who are up, not discerning, and visitors. Who don’t mind spending hundred dollars on bottle of so so non-local wine, or on a bottle for people want to show off to their friends. As an event for destination restaurant. (Of which neither it should be) suppose this gimmick works. Gotta be great way to bring in income during the slow off-season., Nothing for any regulars who want a decent drinker who come often. Of whom we will never be. Greeter or hostess was delightful. Waitstaff upscale, although a little bored and using cliched language for newbies.  The she crab soup and presentation were great, which was unfortunate, because the rest were a misery. The filet was ordered medium and served raw with like a spoonful of a dark flavorless gravy which I guess Valentines couple can endure. My date had one bite only, which went unremarked by our seasoned bored waiter… The halibut, which I love traditionally, and have had after being pulled from the Kenai, and also everywhere else had a lovely light sauce over a chewy, old, overcooked sad piece of fish I could not begin to finish. This is a restaurant circling the drain. Unapologetically overcharging .
   

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   MICHAEL

   VIP

   Baltimore

   150 reviews

   4.0

   150 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   First time diners—4 of us. Promptly seated upon arrival. Service was friendly and professional. She crab starter was superb. Entrees enjoyed by all. Had the salmon off the regular menu which was a generous sized serving but fairly dry. Haddock and steak specials were enjoyed but thought the steak overpriced. Desserts were tasty.
   

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   Erin

   Charleston

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience, Michael was the absolute best waiter. He was pleasant and very knowledgeable.
   

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   Judy

   VIP

   Omaha

   33 reviews

   5.0

   33 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We highly recommend The Library!! We started with the baked feta appetizer, which was delicious. For our main courses, we had the halibut with lump crab and a perfectly cooked filet, along with a lobster tail to share. The filet melted in your mouth and could be cut with a table knife it was so tender! To finish off the meal, we indulged in a rich peanut butter cheesecake for dessert. Our waiter was outstanding—attentive and knowledgeable, answering all of our questions with ease. The intimate, cozy atmosphere of the restaurant enhanced the overall experience. Just be prepared to spend a little extra, but it’s definitely worth it!
   

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   Carl

   Richmond

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service great food . Our waiter was excellent very personable and very attentive. Thank you
   

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   Patrick

   Charleston

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 30 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is beyond outstanding. It's small and very sedate. It's not cheap. But the food - some dishes are prepared at your table - is amazing. The service was incredibly attentive as well; the waiters double as chefs at your table. Eating here is a memorable experience. It's probably most appropriate as a "special occasion" dinner. Make sure there's enough of a balance on your credit card!
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Kansas City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on 17 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food, lump crab is outstanding! Excellent filets
   

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   Maggie

   VIP

   Kansas City

   19 reviews

   5.0

   19 reviews

   Dined on 15 January 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This restaurant is simply perfection. Mike did a lovely job. Food was excellent, service was above par.
   

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    Cliff

    VIP

    St. Louis

    77 reviews

    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on 15 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Great cocktails and salmon reef entrees. Nice bottle of wine at reasonable prices. Peach cheesecake dessert was good too. Service was awesome.
    

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