Reviews for Big Ed's City Market Restaurant in Raleigh, NC
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful being our first time here. If you are in the mood for a pancake eating contest its... 3 lbs of pancakes which is only 3 pancakes they are hanging over the dinner plate large you pay for them but if you finish theplate in 45 minutes you win a shirt The food is great for down home southern cooking. Pictures are of beef tips and rice Turkeyand dressing butter beans collards and more. Is is definitely a place to try we will go back and try other dishes. Read more
Discovered this raleigh gem today (thank you fellow Google reviewers!). It's exactly what the others said. Food is southern... and of course, huge portions. The ambiance and the hanging antiques will take you to times long past. It's a good thing asthere can be a wait to sit and while waiting for your food. Much to see and observe! I ordered the fried chicken steak withwhite pepper gravy, egg over medium, spiced apples and sliced tomatoes. The chicken was tender and moist; well seasoned. Thespiced apples is not overly sweet and cinnamony. The way I like it. Hubby ordered the French toast with grits, eggs and sausagepatties (which is spicy so beware). Molaases and syrup are in the table for the french toasts. We chose the biscuits; flakyand sits at least 2 inches high. Dripped some molasses on them which was on the table along with the syrup. Our server wasgreat. Line goes pass the door and across the street so either come in early or wait till the brunch crowd dies down. Oh, it'slocated on this quaint side of Eastern Raleigh; part of the road is cobblestones. Enjoy and let me know how the trout orcatfish taste if you order it. Read more
Come hungry. Leave happy. We came at a busy time on a Saturday morning and received great service and tasty food. This is a must... if you?re in the downtown Raleigh area. So yummy! Read more
What can you say about a local staple that is itself a destination? Fabulous home cooked southern choices, monster pancakes, and... delicious breakfast and lunch options abound in this delightfully throwback interior. A must visit for locals and visitors alike Read more
Big Ed's City Market is an absolute treasure of North Carolina. Big Eds has served the best Southern brunch food in the state... for decades, and it continues to have long lines of loyal customers every day. Our server Liz was exceptionally friendly andhelpful, and recommended an absolutely mouthwatering dish to us: the Chicken Fried Chicken. She told us its so good she eats itfor her free meal every shift, and it often sells out before the brunch rush even ends. This is a MUST HAVE dish! Big Ed's isone place I can't get enough of. Read more
The wait staff was an absolute delight and accommodating as I didn?t quite understand the ?local items? on the menu. It?s got a... cozy ?very southern? diner menu with a restaurant feel. The location is quaint, historic and adorable. It?s definitely a placesomething you?d want on a visit to North Carolina. Read more
This place is unique..they serve typical American food, the interiors of the place are very nice and the location in the old... city market is wonderful. Portions are huge and the pan cakes are very big. Omelette with bacon is very tasty with housepotatoes on the side and buttery biscuits was an experience. Pancakes are fluffy and tasty, coffe is also refill free. If youare looking for a real local restaurant in Raleigh then Big Ed's is the place. Read more
Stopped in here for a bite while driving through Raleigh ? sure glad we did! What a wonderful place to eat! The decor simply... makes one smile and reminisce. The staff is very friendly and the service is fast. The biscuits had a unique chewy texture andwere absolutely amazing! I can?t get over the size of the hotcakes! Apparently if you can devour three in 45 minutes or less youwin a free tee shirt ? good luck!! If I?m ever in the area again, I?ll be back. Five hours later and I still don?t want to eatdinner!! Read more