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DREAMVILLE | All Things Raleigh, NC

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Raleigh is literally your one stop shop with plenty to choose from! Numerous tasty restaurants, places for all day fun! Make the most out of your trip and explore all that Raleigh has to offer!🫶🏽 Be sure to check out their Instagrams for more infor...
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Fast Foods Worth Stopping By

My all-time favorite fast-food spots in Raleigh that keep us coming back for more and more! You won't be disappointed!
 
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The Dankery offers a variety of delicious food options, including fried shrimp and fries (my favorite), chicken tenders, chicken wings, glizzy dogs, sandwiches, and more! There are two locations in Raleigh. During Dreamville, the Hillsborough locatio...              **My Order:** Shrimp tray tossed in hot honey, plus two tenders tossed in BBQ ranch, with fries dusted in orange pepper.                         **Locations:** - 2822 New Birch Dr, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610 - 2526 Hillsborough St Ste 106, Raleigh, NC 27607
The Dankery | Good ‘Ole Fried Food
 
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If you want a home cooked meal, try out this family-owned food truck! Shrimp, Fish, Wings, Wraps, Mac’n’Cheese, Hand Cut Fries, Yams **Location: posted on Instagram
Capital Cookout Grill | NC Food Trucks
 
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As a Jamaican, I find very few restaurants with authentic, mouthwatering, Jamaican food. However, Golden Krust never disappoints us. Plus, they give generous portions for the price! Our go to’s: rice & peas with oxtails and/or curry goat. But eve...
Golden Krust | Jamaican Food 🇯🇲
 
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If you’re looking for something a little healthier but is still full of flavor, give Alpaca a try! We Doordashed their food non-stop🤤 Please give their arroz chaufa (rice) with chicken and plantains a try! **Other location on Hillsborough St
Alpaca Peruvian Charcoal Chicken | Peruvian Delight 🇵🇪
 
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This isn’t your typical pizza place. Enjoy jumbo-sized pizzas with a variety of toppings. They also offer calzones, pasta, and more! P.S. Be sure to try the garlic knots!!
Slice of NY Pizza
 
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My spouse and I absolutely loved the steak/chicken kabobs with jollof rice. The customer service is also quite exceptional!
Elle Et Moi Cuisine | African Food 🇨🇩

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Truly the best Mexican food in town with their must try brunch and dinner! If you’re looking for a party vibe, but want to eat well—this is your place! From live bands, sound system booming, and dancing on tables, this place will have you coming back...
La Buena Vida | Best Mexican Food 🇲🇽
 
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Another place that had my spouse and I in a chokehold! The tacos, the rice bowls, the corn, the plantains.. ALL so yummy! You’ll regret not stopping by before you leave town!
Bartaco
 
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Another spot that has both amazing brunch and dinner! You won’t be disappointed no matter what time of time you go. I do recommend making a reservation ahead of time
Flavor Hills | Southern Comfort Food
 
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A good brunch spot with great mimosa’s! If you’re around the North Hills area, be sure to give them a try!
STIR Raleigh
 
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This place is upscale and a bit pricier, but if you want a delicious steak, pork chops, biscuits, or devil eggs?! Book a reservation instantly! They also have locations in VA, GA, NC, SC & TN.
Oak Steakhouse
 
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We believe this is a hidden gem that not too many know about. We tried several cajun restaurants in the area, and this one was the best of them all.
The Big Easy | Best Cajun Restaurant
 
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My go to here is the Firebirds Chicken Pasta Spicy Asiago cream sauce (sub chicken for shrimp) and the five layer lemon cake dessert! Our guests loved going here with us!
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
 
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This restaurant is a bit out the way for us, but it’s totally worth the drive and the penny!
Casa Cubana | Cuban Food🇨🇺

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Such a gem for adults and children! If you’re looking for an AFFORDABLE date day or fun day with the family, Frankie’s is your go to! From the arcade, go karts, water bumper cars, mini golf, obstacle course, baseball batting cages, and so much more, ...
Frankie's Fun Park
 
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Similar to the well known Top Golf, Drive Shack is a great place where you can show your competitive side and have a great time! While you wait on your turn, you can enjoy some of the good snack options! Drive shack gets quite busy on the weekends wh...
Drive Shack
 
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One thing my spouse and I loove is going to the Farmer’s Market! The vendors are extremely friendly and have the freshest foods for an affordable cost! Bring your reusable bag because you’ll be stocked up once you leave! **And be sure to try the seaf...
State Farmers Market | Raleigh
 
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A great place to go to be outdoors, shop, eat, stroll around with your family, and grab ice cream! It’s always a great time visiting North Hills!
North Hills | Experience Raleigh's Midtown
 
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Looking for bowling, pool tables, an arcade, food and drinks all in one place? Then King’s is your place! Being a Raleigh leisure staple, it tends to get pretty pack at night.
KINGS Dining & Entertainment