Anyone know some places that have good mussels? I usually get them fresh from the seafood place near the farmer's market and make them myself but I'm pressed for time and craving some. Also, I prefer a cream base or wine base - not a fan of marinara with mussels.

I know of:
- Hibernian North - wine base with a Thai twist
- Pickled Onion - has green tips on pasta with a garlic wine base
- 42nd St. - garlic butter or marinara appetizer size
- The Station - marinara
- Hayes Barton Cafe - marinara pesto base

If anyone can add to this list, that would be great.

I wish we had a solid Belgian bar in Raleigh like they do in Philly (Eulogy, Monks, etc.) or NYC (Flex, BXL)

6/25/2014 5:14:21 PM

Ima tell you what, son. Sushi Thai in Lake Boone shopping center has some dank-ass Dynamite Mussels (baked with mayo, avocado, masago).

6/25/2014 5:27:16 PM

that sounds awesome but I did not see it on their online menu. I'll have to look next time I'm there

6/25/2014 5:31:20 PM

http://www.sushithairaleigh.com/Sushi.Thai.Restaurant.Raleigh.NC.triangle.area.voted.best.thai.sushi.cuisine/dinner.pdf

it's under "appetizers from the sushi bar"

6/25/2014 6:13:06 PM

I dunno about mussels, but now I want oysters.

ZINC FOR DAYS!

6/25/2014 6:31:53 PM

I'm a Belgian citizen. My family loves to eat mussels at Coquette in north hills.
Best moule frites I've had
They have cream based sauce

[Edited on June 25, 2014 at 7:12 PM. Reason : M]

6/25/2014 7:11:49 PM

Had some last night at Second Empire that were pretty good.

Then again I'm not a mussels connoisseur.

6/26/2014 8:03:54 AM

If you're willing to head over to Carrboro, I really love the mussels at Milltown. Great selection of Belgian beers to go along with them also.

6/26/2014 9:24:56 AM

^^^I forgot about Coquette - those are really good.

^^Bar or main dining?

^I go to Chapel Hill / Carrboro from time to time - I'll check that place out, thanks.

edit: looking at their menu, that is EXACTLY the type of place I was looking for

[Edited on June 26, 2014 at 10:52 AM. Reason : awesome]

6/26/2014 10:49:26 AM

Falls lake.

6/26/2014 12:20:48 PM

^^I think bar has it, but not positive. I had it in the main dining(wife's b-day).

6/26/2014 1:32:45 PM

do Belgians eat lots of waffles?

6/26/2014 1:44:16 PM

Yes

6/26/2014 2:31:57 PM