The Sawmill has been a favorite place of mine for years.
I crave the burgers. It is only one of few restaurants in Raleigh where a burger is grilled medium rare. Admittedly, the owner has implemented costing cutting measures, but most locally owned and operated restaurants that I frequent have done the same.
BTW, if someone suggests a burger from Char-Grill, you'll be extremely disappointed in having a burger that is now overcooked and tasteless. Years ago, the burgers were juicy, grilled to perfection and worth the wait.
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