Hummingbird,

1053 East Whitaker Mill Road, Raleigh, NC 27604

"Overall, I would definitely come here again! The atmosphere was cute and cozy, I felt very relaxed. My drink the Bonita Applebaum was delicious and had cute presentation. The BBQ shrimp tasted so good, and with the bread to soak up the sauce, it was a great dish. I thoroughly enjoyed the gumbo as well. The ricotta fritters for dessert were light and fluffy and slightly sweet, and paired with a delicious jam. The cauliflower side was a little disappointing though, perhaps more salt? Definitely a wonderful experience though, and the chef coming at the end of our meal was a nice touch!"

"I’ve been to this place several times, the food, cocktails, and the friendly staff always keep me coming back. The welcome is always warm, the food is just reminiscent enough of New Orleans to hold me over until my next trip.… Seating: I’ve made a reservation a few times inside and out, but I prefer to just be seated at the bar. . Staff: The staff is friendly I’ve only had one lackluster experience and everyone is allowed an off day. Erin the owner is always friendly.. the bar staff are always on point. Check this place out, you won’t be disappointed."

"Hummingbird is a welcoming home away from home. Always great to just go for a cocktail and a snack (sometimes to work a little more while at the bar) or a lovely place to take a group you want to impress. Brunch here is a no brainer, excellent and reservations are important to have, they fill up fast. Staff is like family and the food is always perfect. Highly recommend no matter the occasion. But around the holidays, it is so cozy and decorated beautifully!! We actually got to see the grinch as well when we were there!! There was a market & event next door at their sister location at the time,Whitaker & Atlantic, that looked so fun!!!"

"The inside of this place is tiny but the flavors of the food are anything but small. The New Orleans inspired dishes are bold and flavorful. This part diner, part eclectic cafe is an interesting find. It is definitely worth your time to visit."

"We had a Sunday reservation and we were seated promptly in their “main” indoor dining space. The area is very very small and you can hear employee conversations. I asked the hostess if there were any other seating options and she shared there was the bar and outside but it was too hot outside. We decided to stay put. The service was friendly, the food was good, and the drinks were large pours. The oysters were good but very small considering the price we paid."