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All Things Eating & Drinking in Raleigh
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By
Sarah W
A hungry (and thirsty) local’s guide to Raleigh’s best restaurants and bars.
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Restaurants
Great atmosphere, drinks, and food!
Standard Beer + Food
Happy hour options. Must try the paninis!
Postino Village District
For wine people. They have fun wine flights
Foxcroft Wine Co. Raleigh
Great view, casual
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
Lunch spot, large menu
Poppyseed Market
Great lunch and dinner spot. Order a platter and try out new things!
Sassool
Lunch or dinner. Must try the dumplings!
Brewery Bhavana - Downtown
A one of a kind atmosphere
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Raleigh
Unique food, try one of the soups
Bida Manda
A staple. Go with friends and order multiple tapas to share
Barcelona Wine Bar
Great lunch or brunch spot. Inside a gift store so you can shop around while waiting too
Zest Cafe & Home Art - Raleigh
Great food and drinks, chain but fun atmosphere
bartaco
Unique blend of food, shareable dishes
Ajja
New spot, great for drinks/apps/dinner
Boatman Spirits Co.
Try the Mac and cheese
Poole's Diner - Ashley Christensen Restaurants - Raleigh, NC
Nicer dinner soot
Death and Taxes
Casual, outdoor and indoor seating. Can stay for drinks into the night
Whiskey Kitchen
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Brodeto
One of the recommended restaurant in Raleigh online
Figulina
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Hummingbird
One of my longtime favorite Italian restaurants in Raleigh
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
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Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Glenwood Place
Restaurant and rooftop
La Terrazza Raleigh
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Peregrine Raleigh
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Village Tavern
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The Heart of the Neighborhood | Barrio Tacos + Tequila + ...
Great pizza
Tazza Kitchen Village District, Raleigh, NC – Wood-Fired Cooking ...
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Little Rey
Breakfast, quick lunch
Raleigh - Wade Ave. – Drift
Bars
Great summer vibes. Affordable tropical drinks.
Lola's Beach Bar
Jazz music, chill vibes
Moon Room
Great date spot or place to grab a drink before/after dinner
Dram & Draught
A little farther away but totally worth it! Great spot to gather with friends and spend some time together
ZincHouse Winery & Brewery
Nice casual spot to grab a glass (or two) of wine
Vita Vite Midtown
If you want to grab drinks outside, this is the place for you
The Bend Bar
New cocktail bar coming soon to village district
Matt Bettinger to Open New Mr. Henry Bar in Village District
Small bar perfect for a date night cocktail - can pay to have a “key” to the bar
Sous Terre (@barsousterre) • Instagram photos and videos
Moody bar
The Merchant NC
Small speakeasy bar, look out for the green light on the street
The Green Light
Good spot for a group to go out
Watts & Ward
Three locations, good beer and atmosphere
Trophy Brewing & Pizza
Great views of Raleigh
Urban Oak Rooftop Bar & Lounge
Coffee
Multiple locations, the draft oat milk coffee is amazing
Jubala Coffee
Great for lunch too
Sola Coffee Cafe
