Here are some of my favorite spots in Raleigh, NC! From restaurants, to bars, to shops, to things to do! Living here for 2 years has gained me some experiences :)
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Things to do!
Restaurants
I LOVE the bento boxes— you get so much variety in one meal and it’s affordable
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
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Obsessed is an understatement! I love their onion soup and they have a good variety in their menu. Also very affordable! The staff is also so friendly.
Sushi O Bistro & Sushi Bar
My go-to for acai bowls! Love building my own bowl with lots of options.
Playa Bowls
Perfect place for a chill drink- love the golf simulators as well. Great food too!
The Iron Oaks
Super good Mexican restaurant! Their jalapeno ranch dip with chips is incredible.
Chuy's
Such a unique, diverse, and delicious menu! Really cool atmosphere and awesome staff as well.
Village Tavern
Super good restaurant! A great spot to grab a quick bite and they also have a little market and a bunch of pre-made frozen meals for purchase. Also, they have a little to-go window for drinks so you can sit outside!
Ladyfingers Market & Eatery Raleigh
YUMMY breakfast spot! Amazing southern breakfast and lots of options. So good!
Big Ed's Restaurant
Pretty unique menu and very quality food. They have a great brunch as well.
STIR
YUMMY coffee truck right in North Hills! A diverse menu and everything is quality. The owners are amazing as well!! A must-try
Dinoska Cafe
Amazing coffee!! Such a friendly staff and the cutestttt little coffee shop. Highly recommend!
Quarter Note Coffee
Drinks
Such a fun place to grab a drink with friends. I love the outdoor area with fire pits.
Bend Bar - State of Beer
Super fun bar with a large outdoor area! Definitely more on the relaxed side.
The Avenue Raleigh
This is a fun and relaxed rooftop bar. Perfect for a nightcap! Also above a very nice hotel.
Level7 Rooftop
Fun place for a chill drink. Their food is also good! I love the beachy theme.
Lola's Beach Bar
SUCH a fun brewery! There are two different sides which is so fun. Also a good place to host events!
Bowstring Brewyard
A fun spot for a casual drink-- especially if you love cider! They have a cool variety of ciders.
East Bower Cider Company
Another fun place for a chill drink. Right next to The Bend and has awesome food as well!
Trophy Brewing
Shops🛍️
Obsessed with Vestique! Affordable prices and great quality with lots of different clothing and styles to offer!
Vestique
Brand new location in North Hills. So many cute dresses, tops, and accessories! I got my engagement shoot dress here and loved it!
Altar'd State Raleigh
One of my favorite stores. They have cute clothes, home decor, kitchen items, accessories, and more. They even have a wedding line!
Anthropologie
This store is AMAZING. You can rent super nice dresses for an affordable price and return them easily when you are done! I like being able to try on a dress before I commit to it, and this concept helps dodge outfit repeats.
TrenLend
Things to do!
Drive Shack is such a fun experience! Whether you play golf or not, everyone can have fun. They also have great food and great drinks.
Drive Shack
This is one of my favorite places to walk/run! So many cool sculptures to look at and lots of different trails to follow. Also crosses over the interstate for longer distances!
North Carolina Museum of Art
Fresh produce and flowers at the farmers market!
State Farmers Market - Raleigh | NC Agriculture
Go see a Hurricanes game, a concert, a comedy show, a rodeo, an NCSU basketball game- the options are endless!
Lenovo Center
Catch an NC State football game at Carter Finley! Such a fun atmosphere.
Carter-Finley Stadium - Facilities - NC State University ...
A great place to grab a meal or a snack. Several different options for people with different preferences and fun to walk around!
Morgan Street Food Hall
My favorite thing to do in the summer in Raleigh! Different bands play each week and its like an outdoor concert. So much fun!
