Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Raleigh Restaurant Recommendations
20
items Born and raised in Raleigh, NC and thing that is always top of mind when people come visit is we are FOODIES🌭🍕🍲🍣 from homegrown to fancy dining experiences this is my guide to your Raleigh dinner menu
Map
Sections
4
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Cocktails
Dinner
Hands down in my top 3 of favorite places to go! No matter what you get you have to get mac n cheese as a side!
Midwood Smokehouse
Any pasta on the menu- AMAZING
Anthony's La Piazza Prime
This is my favorite date night spot! Arrive early to enjoy their lounge and savor a crafted cocktail. The menu changes often, but no matter what menu you have, it is bound to be delish!
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
I go with the Chicken Penne Mykonos every time, but switch up my appetizers. If you are with a big group, get a little bit of everything to try.
Taverna Agora
Angus barn is a statement here in NC, and if I’m being honest I never really go for the food… it’s all about the EXPERIENCE and if you get lucky enough to go at Christmas time take advantage because there’s a waitlist that’s near impossible to get on...
Angus Barn
1 word: WOW
Recently tried here for my mom’s birthday and they did not disappoint! Red wine to start, followed by homemade sourdough bread and oysters, for dinner filet with blue cheese butter! It was absolutely divine— ask for Kat for your waitress!
Death & Taxes - Ashley Christensen Restaurants - Raleigh, NC
This restaurant is located in Fenton which is technically Cary but it’s about 5 minutes from Raleigh so I’m throwing it in! This is an elevated dinner experience with their meets placed for show for you to choose for your meal. I went with a filet be...
Crawford & Son - Raleigh, NC
Top steakhouse choice in my family. The service here is unmatched. We love it so much that we make reservations when we are at their other locations as well. (Note: their steaks are ususally very rare so make sure you explain how you would like it co...
Oak Steakhouse
Lunch
I mean there is nothing more local than snoopys, yes they are known for their hotdogs but definitely take home some of their chicken salad to share!
Snoopy's Hot Dogs & More
My go to here is the apple and Brie croissant 🥐 any sandwich is a banger! Even their Philly cheese steaks are yum!
Village Deli and Grill
Perfect place to watch a game and eat good food, simple as that!
Village Draft House - Raleigh
Been around for sooooo long and has food options for everyone! They also have over 25 beers to try from!
Parkside Restaurant
Breakfast
If you are looking for an aesthetic brunch this place is it! Definitely go with a group so you can split up between sweet and savory crepes! Also try to go during the week, Raleigh doesn’t have that many brunch places and it gets packed FAST!
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails
A chain, but definitely a good chain. I love all of their seasonal items, especially when the fall time comes around you have to try their harvest bowls!
First Watch
If you live in NC, this is a must try. It is all made from local farmers and you cannot get any closer to homegrown cooking than this. Also get there as early as possible in the morning times or try and go on a weekday.
State Farmers Market Restaurant
Big Eds is one of Raleighs oldest restaurants that have stayed opened so it’s just kind of a staple and you have to go here
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
A brunch place where everyone can find something they are looking for! If you are a bloody Mary person they have the best selection of them and they are pretty big. Also, if you are going on a weekend, you’re going to want to get there super early be...
The Flying Biscuit Cafe
Cocktails
This place is known for their views if you go in the summertime, you get to watch the beautiful sunset over downtown Raleigh and they have amazing seasonal cocktails, if you catch them in the winter time, they’re outside patio is heated so you can st...
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
Hands down best Coffee in Raleigh. They have two locations in downtown. They both serve food and recently have expanded to late night cocktail options. They make seasonal menus each month and I always try what the barista recommends.
Sir Walter Coffee
One of the only bars in Raleigh that is a dessert bar specifically it’s a perfect spot to go after having dinner somewhere else to keep the night going with cocktails and a sweet treat.
Bittersweet