Glasshouse Kitchen
Phone: (919) 241-3039
Glasshouse Kitchen is located near the intersection of Cornwallis Road and Miami Boulevard in RTP and, as its name implies, the dining room is flooded with natural light in spades thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows on all sides. The architecture mimics a greenhouse in a nod to RTP’s growing AgTech cluster and inside, local food is celebrated on the plate. With a seasonal menu, specialty cocktails and a carefully curated wine list, this restaurant is sure to delight discerning visitors.
Cuisines
- American
- Mexican & South American
- Restaurants
Hours
Monday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 5:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
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Google Rating
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We had a great lunch. Food was delicious and vibe was wonderful. My disappointment is that they will not let you get the dressing on the side on the kale Caesar salad. They explained that they massage the dressing in really well for the texture etc. I also asked about adding a protein on the charred broccolini & was told I could not order an add on protein to that dish. So even before ordering I had 2 strike-outs on my preferred choices. I did end up with the green salad & added shrimp and it was very delicious and I was able to get the dressing in the side.
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Stopped by recently and had a nice experience overall. The food was decent and satisfying, though it didn’t quite impress us as much as some of our previous visits. However, the service was excellent—everyone was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome.
The cocktails were the highlight of the night. Well-balanced, flavorful, and definitely worth ordering. -
Disclaimer: Only been to Glasshouse Kitchen once (so far), after recently moving from Cambridge, Massachusetts, where I dined regularly on all the raw oyster bars in the greater Boston area.
Recommended by a scientist friend, decided to drop by, originally planning to take some professional headshot self-portraits of myself (for Linkedin) outside in front of the interior-lit greenhouses, set against the ample background of green trees, and during a smooth sunset with my new mirrorless camera.
The staff was extremely friendly and professional, even the manager Glen came by and said hello to me, which I appreciated. Despite there being a wait for table seating, was able to grab a spot at the bar.
Quickly got distracted from taking pictures outside by the bustling, sparkling atmosphere inside, felt like I would be missing out on something if I stepped out. Decided to order the carrots and the small plate of oysters. Carrots were delectable, filling, with excellent consistency, would highly recommend! My honest take on the oysters is slightly mixed. One the one hand, they were tasty and a truly unique experience as I've never had that style of seasoning before. Additionally, the presentation was high art, perfectly plated and visually stunning, which resulted (as you can see attached) in some of the best pictures in my entire batch of shooting throughout the day. On the other hand, personally I prefer larger "meatier" oysters with a strong brine taste, like you jumped in the ocean. So, therefore, although I will probably elect to try some other menu item next time, I still chose to rate the food as 5 stars because of the taste and unique presentation.
Before leaving, was approached by a very professional looking man and woman. They (like myself) work in Life Sciences, and welcomed me to the area with great conversation and hospitality.
5 Stars - Strongly Recommend.
Photos taken with Canon EOS R mirrorless / 50mm Macro lens. -
We had dinner at Glasshouse Kitchen to celebrate our anniversary. Xander was our waiter and he made the experience very special. He was attentive and made some delicious suggestions, from cocktails, appetizers to the main course—everything was excellent! He brought out a few very special additions to make our celebration extra special! We highly recommend this restaurant! The ingredients were fresh and everything was cooked well. The ambiance was relaxed and the environment was warm and classy. It wasn’t too noisy, so our conversation was easy and enjoyable. Great food, fantastic service and wonderful environment.
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A great spot for lunch if you’re in the area, with strong service, and great natural light and beautiful ambience!
Our server, Tabi, was incredible – very kind, conscientious, and timely. We ordered off the lunch menu, and between the three of us, got the chicken sandwich, the Smashburger, and the shrimp salad. They all looked incredible and tasted good as well. The burger was solid, though I do think the fries were pretty below average.
The full menu looks worth trying, and I do plan to come back here and hope that I can give it five stars upon trying out the more fulsome dinner menu!
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