9 new american rooms in Raleigh we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Raleigh | New American across every city.

Poole's Diner ★ 4.8

Contemporary American · $$$

downtown · 428 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Christensen's flagship since 2007 runs a rotating blackboard menu driven by the farm network. The macaroni au gratin is a Raleigh institution.

Crawford and Son ★ 4.5

Contemporary American · $$$

person-street · 618 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604

Scott Crawford's intimate Person Street room offers modern American comfort food and serious cocktails. Michelin Guide recommended; reservations via Tock.

Stanbury ★ 4.5

Seasonal American · $$$

person-street · 938 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604

Walk-in only; seating list opens at 16:30 in person. Rotating seasonal menu from regional farms; strong bar. Arrive early and order the bone marrow.

Angus Barn ★ 4.3

American steakhouse · $$$$

north-hills · 9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617

A Raleigh institution since 1960 set in a converted tobacco barn. Dry-aged beef, over 1,400 wine labels, and six decades of special-occasion dining.

Herons at The Umstead Hotel ★ 4.7

Contemporary American · $$$$

100 Woodland Pond Drive, Cary, NC 27513

Forbes Five-Star and most formally recognised kitchen near Raleigh. Chef Steven Greene, a four-time James Beard semifinalist, sources from 14 farms.

Poole's Diner ★ 4.8

Contemporary American · $$$

428 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27601

The flagship that shaped Raleigh's food identity. A rotating blackboard menu changes nightly by farm delivery; the macaroni au gratin is a city institution.

Angus Barn ★ 4.3

American steakhouse · $$$$

9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617

A Raleigh institution since 1960. In-house dry-aged prime beef, over 1,400 wine labels, and private dining for up to 200 guests in the Wild Turkey Lounge.

Crawford and Son ★ 4.5

Contemporary American · $$$

618 N Person St, Raleigh, NC 27604

Scott Crawford, multi-time James Beard semifinalist, runs this Michelin-recommended Person Street room. Modern American comfort food; reservations via Tock.

Stanbury ★ 4.5

Seasonal American · $$$

938 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27604

Walk-in only; seating list opens at 16:30. Seasonal sourcing from regional farms; bone marrow and oysters are consistent highlights. Arrive by 16:15 weekends.