I had a great time during my business trip to Raleigh at Second Empire. Chad, Michael and their manager Jason were awesome. Drinks were served fast and carefully prepared. Wine selection is excellent and is not over priced(the part I liked the most ^.^). Chad is a very attentive professional bartender. Michael is quiet but an extremely efficient guy. Sometimes it is very busy in here so they can be preoccupied. Food is awesome and THE CHEF Daniel Schurr is amazing. I had a chance to talk to him and he was the most nicest chef with a passion for creating an art. He constanly thanked his staff for working hard and gave them credits. I am a very picky eater but the food here is simply amazing. Tuna Tartare is my favorite and is a work of an art! I think Raleigh has a great potential and Second Empire restaurant represents it. It is an expensive establishment to go to, but if you have a special occasion to celebrate I recommend this place for a treat. Having a great restaurant attracts people and it really helps economy too. Think of jobs and businesses associated with a great restaurant and its domino effect.
Pros: Great service and excellent bartenders
Cons: Parking is hard but you can find parking in a few blocks
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