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
7 splurge places in Raleigh, editor-picked. tasting menus and the full big-night-out treatment in Raleigh. All Raleigh food.
Herons at The Umstead Hotel ★ 4.7
Forbes Five-Star and most formally recognised kitchen near Raleigh. Chef Steven Greene, a four-time James Beard semifinalist, sources from 14 farms.
Death and Taxes ★ 4.7
Ashley Christensen's most technically rigorous concept, built around a wood-burning hearth. Every dish passes through fire or smoke; top three in Raleigh.
Herons at The Umstead Hotel ★ 4.7
Wine programme at Herons backs a Forbes Five-Star kitchen. Sommelier focus on American producers and European benchmarks; advance reservations essential.
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
Angus Barn ★ 4.3
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.
Angus Barn Wine Cellar ★ 4.3
The Angus Barn wine cellar holds over 1,400 labels and has won national wine programme awards. Accessible to diners alongside the steakhouse experience.
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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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