Poole's Diner ★ 4.8
Christensen's flagship since 2007 runs a rotating blackboard menu driven by the farm network. The macaroni au gratin is a Raleigh institution.
OrderMacaroni au gratin, Roasted half chicken
8 restaurants in Raleigh, editor-picked for restaurants open monday. Open on monday, the day most kitchens go dark. All restaurants in Raleigh.
Death and Taxes ★ 4.7
Every dish passes through fire or smoke from the wood-burning hearth: NC fish, roasted meats, and vegetables that reward the char. Top-ranked in Raleigh.
OrderWood-roasted oysters, NC fish on fire
Brewery Bhavana ★ 4.7
A Belgian-inspired brewery, dim sum kitchen, bookshop, and flower shop under one roof on South Blount Street. Michelin Guide recommended and one of its kind.
OrderDim sum, Belgian farmhouse ales
Bida Manda ★ 4.6
Raleigh's defining Laotian restaurant, drawing on Lao, Thai, Vietnamese, and French traditions. Michelin Guide recommended; sister to Brewery Bhavana.
OrderLarb, Papaya salad, Slow-braised meats
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar ★ 4.5
New Orleans-inspired oyster bar downtown. Half-price oysters daily 17:00 to 18:00; Wednesdays feature West Coast selections. Michelin listed.
OrderRaw oyster flights, Roasted Gulf oysters
Angus Barn ★ 4.3
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.
OrderDry-aged prime beef, Wild Turkey Lounge cocktails
Sitti ★ 4.1
Downtown Raleigh's most established Lebanese restaurant. Falafel, shawarma, mixed grill, and mezze anchor the menu; Sunday brunch adds a wider spread.
OrderFalafel, Mixed grill, Mezze platter
Whiskey Kitchen ★ 4.0
Over 400 whiskeys spanning bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese paired with a Southern kitchen that sources locally. NC trout is a benchmark.
OrderNC rainbow trout, Smoked catfish dip, Buttermilk biscuits
Book food experiences in Raleigh
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Raleigh: Downtown Food Tour with 5 Tastings & Secret Dish
Explore downtown Raleigh on a guided food tour with a local guide. Taste Cantonese barbecue pork buns, Lebanese dishes, and more as you learn about the city's history ...
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Raleigh: Sushi Making at a Local Craft Beer Bar
Learn how to make sushi with a hands-on cooking class led by Chef Jenny. Make California and vegetable rolls with fresh ingredients and enjoy your creations.
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Raleigh: Mystery Paint & Sip Night at a Trendy Wine Bar
Join a fun mystery paint & sip night at a local Raleigh wine bar. Cold drinks, brushes and a surprise painting revealed on the night, no experience needed, just show u...
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