Scratch is a popular go-to restaurant and the staff makes you feel like you are a part of the family.  

Located in the heart of downtown Apex, Scratch Kitchen and Taproom is serving up all the southern classics as well as some Southeast Asian flare. Their extensive menu has something for the whole family to enjoy. To start, you can enjoy seared scallops, scratch fries, BBQ egg rolls, spicy tuna sushi, green tomato stacks, firecracker shrimp, jalapeño cornbread, pork belly bites, and smoked pimento cheese wontons. Next, you can choose from salads, noodles, bowls, sandwiches, entrees, and burgers. Some favorites are the low country pad Thai, lobster Mac and cheese, bibimbap bowl, Buddha bowl, scratch Philly, N.C. Bahn Mi, shrimp and grits, cast-iron chicken, and the truffle Mac and cheeseburger. There are several options for vegetarians. For dessert, you can choose from creme brûlée, coco seduction, muddy jar, strawberry rhubarb trifle, and seasonal desserts. The kids' menu features chicken tenders, quinoa salad, sautéed shrimp, classic Mac and cheese, cheeseburger, spicy ahi tuna poke, smoked pork slider, and hard-boiled eggs. Each comes with the choice of two or three sides.  For the adults, you can indulge in a large selection of wines, cocktails, and beer. 

There is ample seating inside as well as an outdoor patio space. While on busy nights you are likely to wait, the food and service is still top-notch. Come early to miss the lunch or dinner crowd rush.  

Scratch Kitchen and Taproom aims to create a positive work environment, a great addition to the community, and your family's go-to place to dine for a delicious meal. Stop by and make this your next family meal, you won't regret it. You can follow them on Facebook and Instagram @scratchapex.