Nofo At The Pig

04/28/2008 Posted by Sarah1208

Man, my first visit to NOFO at the Pig was awsome! There is this cool gift store upstairs with the cutest deli you have ever seen, the restaurant is down stairs. It was saturday night and we were seated very quickly with frindly service. The decor was eye catching. We were served bread as an appetizer with dip that had a hint of vinegar in it, that was lovely. I ordered the shrimp and grits, and fell in love instantly. It was garlic and mushrooms, bacon, shrimp and grits. I cannot stop thinking about it. I would highly recommend eating here, for the great food, great service, and great atmosphere! S

03/21/2008 Posted by ncstatetextiles

we visited here on a friday night thinking we would have a long wait. however, we were in luck because we were seated after only waiting for 10 minutes. our waitress was so sweet and knew the menu well. the food came out pretty quickly and the wine was delicious! not to mention the cute little store upstairs!

Pros: good food, excellent service, great atmosphere

Cons: parking

03/19/2008 Posted by euncapher

A coworker and I went to Nofo for lunch today. She had been there before and said the food was delicious, as did another friend of mine. I decided I was in a greasy kind of mood and ordered the 1/2 lb burger with harvarti with a side of cheddar mac. The burger was delicious! Juicy and yummy! The perfect burger for the perfect burger kind of day! When I ordered the cheddar mac, I assumed it would've been mac n cheese. I was so looking forward to mac n cheese! Nope, turns out it's a macaroni pasta salad with olives, cheddar, and some peppers cut up. It actually wasn't bad, but not what I was expecting, so don't get the cheddar mac if you want mac n cheese! :) Our waitress was a little flighty and had no personality, but was attentive and polite. The decor is very bright and fun and open. I'd definitely recommend visiting the gift shop upstairs. They have some really cool stuff and some really delicious looking desserts! I'd definitely go back, but try something a little more risque next time.

Pros: Great burger! Really great menu! Cute decor!

Cons: Waitstaff bored me, parking is a pain in the tuckus!

01/20/2008 Posted by TASALP

I have eaten at NOFO two times now, the first time wasn't that good, however, I figured I would give it a second chance. I ate there today and my meal was anything but good! Me and my friend each ordered different things and we both only ate a bite of our entree. When the waiter came he asked if we were done and took our plates, not even asking if we enjoyed our meal. (maybe it was so obvious because we didn't eat anything, however, most other restaurants would then ask if the food was good and get feedback from the customer). I would strongly recommend to find another place to eat in the Raleigh area. P.S. My friend ordered a burger.......How can you mess that up?

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11/08/2007 Posted by french_chloe

This is my first time writing a review but after reading some poor reviews I felt I must defend my favorite restaurant. I found this place through a friend who loved their brunch on the weekends (which is amazing btw). Since that moment I have chosen this place for almost every special occasion. Its cozy, fun and inviting. Most of the wait staff is helpful and polite. I personally love what I call their special specials. They are not on the menu or written anywhere. Its normally what the cook has picked and normally its out of this world. I've only had one poor experience at Nofo and it was because I ordered something I normally wouldn't have picked. I highly recommend this place to basically everyone. They have the best salads too.

Pros: Their unwritten specials, salads, ambience and sweet tea

Cons: Parking can be difficult at peak times.

10/02/2007 Posted by shmenkepack

Delicious sunday brunch! Pretty good service. Different and fun. The store has a lot of great gift ideas, although somewhat pricey, depending. Also, good date spot.

03/12/2007 Posted by chilangoneria

TERRIBLE SEVICE!!!, I respect senior citizens, but this lady "REBECA", she is just the worst. I don't see the point of hiring a 60 year old lady who can't even take care of two tables, but the manager gives her five tables to take care of. Terrible attitude, angry face, it seems like smiling is not allowed at this restaurant. I bet Napoleon Dynamite and friend Pedro would do a better job there. Food is not too bad, though it would be much better if it was served warm. Well, maybe I shouldn't be writing so many bad things about this place, if you don't care going out and be treated like Nofo's mascot (a PIG), then you'll be fine.

Pros: Parking

Cons: EVERYTHING ELSE!!!

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12/08/2006 Posted by murrayustud

I have mixed feelings on this restaurant. We go here every Sunday for brunch and the food is spectacular, I'd almost say the best breakfast I've ever had. Service varies, some servers are quiet & a little snobbish, others friendly and helpful. (Same applies to hostesses though they tend to be more snobbish than friendly). I've had to wait for sauces, drink refills, etc, but that can happen anywhere you eat when it's crowded. A larger selection of cozy booths would be nice and slightly more attentive wait staff but food needs NO IMPROVEMENT, it's great! Not very crowded during weeknights but usually packed by 10:15 for Sunday brunch.

Pros: Spectacular food!

Cons: sometimes slack service

10/20/2006 Posted by zinnia3

What can I say? I keep going back because the place is just so damn cute! That said, I have to agree with previous reviews about the service. I've got about a 20% success rate for getting a competent and/or friendly server. Some dishes are better than others. The eggs benedict is always good as is the shrimp blt. The mango salad would be delicious if fresh rather than (stilll) frozen mango was used. AVOID the quiche which has been as hard as a rock the past two times I've ordered it. Also, the chocolates behind the glass in the boutique are stale. NOFO Manager/Owner - It's not too late!! Save your restuarant by sprucing up the service and the food. Many people I know in the Fletcher Park and Five Points areas have a similar opinion as I've expressed, but are "on your side" and really hoping you can pull out of this slide! Good luck and godspeed!

Pros: Cute location, fun boutique upstairs, good eggs benedict

Cons: Uneven service and food preparation

09/18/2006 Posted by cheezcurd

Getting seated was a little frustrating. We first walked downstairs in order to request an outside seat. After being sent back outside to seat ourselves, we were told that the outdoor dining area had been closed. Back inside, a request for a booth seat was denied because there were only two in the party. I've never really been denied a requested seat before, especially as the restaurant was clearing out after the lunch crowd. The waitress was alright. She never offered to refill our drinks, and was absent for about 10 minutes when we were ready to leave. Eventually, we just walked to the counter to pay instead of waiting for the check. I had a pimento grilled cheese with tomato and bacon. It was above average; and the fries were good, too.

Pros: good food

Cons: slow, unaccomodating service, expensive