The 10 Best Restaurants In Raleigh, North Carolina
Downtown Raleigh is a bustling area home to many dining spots, nightlife venues and shops. We have listed the ten best restaurants in this fast-growing metropolitan region of North Carolina.
1. Sitti
Restaurant, Lebanese, Mediterranean, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Opening hours: 11am-10pm (Mon-Thu), 11am-11pm (Fri-Sat), 12pm-10pm (Sun)
2. Seaboard
Restaurant, American, Contemporary, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free
Opening hours: 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-10pm (Mon-Thu), 11:30am-2pm, 5pm-11pm (Fri), 5pm-11pm (Sat), 5pm-10pm (Sun)
3. Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Vegan
Opening hours: 5pm-10pm (Tue-Thu), 5pm-11pm (Fri-Sat)
4. Stanbury
Stanbury
Stanbury is a selective fine dining experience in the north end of downtown Raleigh. They offer a semi-traditional steakhouse menu, adding their own flare to certain dishes, which include truffle in their gnocci and charred kale to go along with their pork chop. Their menu is mostly composed of small dishes, which vary depending upon the season and availability of local ingredients. Sticking to small plates can make this fine dining more affordable, as well as being able to try more than just one dish.
Opening hours: Monday – Thursday 5pm – 10pm, Friday – Saturday 5pm – 11pm
Address & telephone number: 938 N. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27604 (919) 977-4321
5. Five Star Restaurant
Restaurant, Asian, Chinese, American
Opening hours: 5:30pm-12am (Sun-Wed), 5:30pm-2am (Thu-Sat)
Bida Manda
Bida Manda celebrates the culture and hospitality of Laos, and is named after the owner’s parents who still live there. The walls are covered with salvaged bamboo, and bathed in warm light from industrial light bulb fixtures. The cuisine is a combination of Vietnamese, Chinese and Thai food, offering pad Thai along with pork belly soup. The recipes are as close to authentic as you will get, so you can stray away from Asian-fusion for a night. Don’t forget to end your meal with the purple sticky rice.
Opening hours: Lunch: Monday-Friday: 11:30 am – 2pm,
Dinner: Monday- Thursday 5pm – 10pm Friday-Saturday 5am – 12am
Address & telephone number: 222 S. Blount Street, Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 829 9999
6. Vic’s Italian Restaurant
Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian, Vegetarian, Fast Food
Opening hours: 11am-10pm (Mon-Thu), 11am-11pm (Fri-Sat)
7. Woody’s at City Market
Bar, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Pub Grub, American
Opening hours: 11am-12am (Sun-Mon), 11am-2am (Tue-Sat)
8. The Pit Authentic Barbecue
Restaurant, American, Gluten-free
Opening hours: 11am-10pm (Mon-Thu), 11am-11pm (Fri-Sat), 11am-9pm (Sun)
9. Mecca Restaurant
Restaurant, American, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Opening hours: 7:30am-12am (Mon-Wed), 7:30am-2am (Thu-Sat)
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