09/07/09

Not as good as it used to be....

by BunnyCat

I've eaten at Sawmill Tavern dozens of times over the years. Recommended it to others - a true family favorite

However, the quality has become more and more inconsistent - smaller burgers - fewer fries - stale buns heck they are even cutting back on the onions, lettuce, and tomato (as the food gets more and more expensive)...

It doesn't make sense to increase prices and decrease the amount of food. New customers may not notice and not care - but us "old timers" remember the huge juicy burgers - you had to cut them in half just to get a bite of it !

Quite honestly, we won't be back for awhile if ever.

Its a shame because they used to have the "best burgers in town."

• Pros: Convenient North Raleigh Location -
• Cons: Why is the non smoking dining room always so smoky?

04/18/09

not a good time

by kopkp

I walked up to get waited on. The white young male waiter asked me if I wanted anything. I told him what do you think. The white young ,long hair blond hostess almost started laughing. I told him I do not want him as a waiter. He said it was ok. My waiter ,a white young male,high school student was rude. He was sarcastic. He told me not want to write down the order. I told him I am paying for the meal. AFter I told him what I wanted on my hamburger. He asked me if I wanted something else. I not answer the question. HE gave me my bill and ran away. And not come back. He wore an earing in one of his ears.

• Pros: parking
• Cons: employees

06/21/08

Great burgers and fried pickles

by stillser

The food is great most of the time. If the owner is cooking. The bar can be real loud and the regulars at the bar are annoying. Nasty old men chomping on cigars and drinking heavily. The staff is usually pretty good, though. Billy the bartender is thorough. If you bring your family DON'T sit in the bar area. They have a fireplace in the winter and it is nice.

• Pros: Great hamburgers
• Cons: The regulars