April 16, 2013

Choosing the right restaurant for prom

Matt Wotus
Features Editor


One of the hardest, and most important, parts of prom is finding a restaurant that fits your group’s style and price range. Below is a list of restaurants grouped into casual and upscale environments.

Key for average meal price:
$ = $15 and under
$$ = $25 and under
$$$ = $25 and above

Casual – If your group is looking for a rather simple meal before prom, check out the restaurants with relaxed environments below.

Olive Garden (Italian) - $
1809 Walnut Street in Cary
(919) 233-9714


Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (American/Burgers) - $
1431 Beaver Creek Commons Drive in Apex
(919) 363-8599

Tribeca Tavern (Sandwiches/Pub Food) - $
500 Ledgestone Way in Cary
 (919) 465-3055

Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom (Burgers/Pub Food) - $
1483 Beaver Creek Commons Drive in Apex
(919) 355-1380

Carrabba’s Italian Grill (Italian) - $$
1201 Haddon Hall Drive in Apex
(919) 387-6336

Daniel’s (Italian) - $$
1430 NC Hwy 55 W in Apex
(919) 303-1006

Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen (Southern/Cajun) - $$
7307 Tryon Road in Cary
 (919) 233-1632

Upscale – If your group is looking for a more intricate meal before prom, check out the restaurants with upscale environments below.

Romano’s Macaroni Grill (Italian) - $
740 SE Maynard Road in Cary
 (919) 467-7727

Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano (Italian) - $$
1060 Darrington Drive in Cary
 (919) 468-7229

Kabuki (Japanese) - $$
220 Nottingham Drive in Cary
(919) 380-8081

Peak City Grill & Bar (American) - $$
126 N. Salem Street in Apex
(919) 303-8001

Angus Barn (Steakhouse) - $$$
9401 Glenwood Avenue in Raleigh
(919) 781-2444

Jimmy V’s (Steakhouse) - $$$
107 Edinburgh S. Drive in Cary
(919) 380-8210