A WEEKEND IN RALEIGH: RESTAURANTS
Downtown Raleigh is so fortunate to be home to so many award wining eateries that it made building a guide to Raleigh's finest eats not an easy task! The city is known for its endless amount of outstanding restaurants so to help you narrow down your options we've gathered a variety of our favorite spots that you will not want to miss when venturing into the city with your wedding guests!
Famous for its seafood, 42nd St. Oyster Bar & Seafood Lounge is one of our favorites spots to dine when we are off the clock! And if their seafood isn’t enticing enough, they bring out baskets of hushpuppies the second you sit down…
Madre is keen on motherly hospitality and small plates for sharing. Plus, they have lots of wine options and delicious cocktails.
Bida Manda is a hip, modern hideaway for Laotian fare and exotic cocktails! This spot provides a unique experience with its diverse food traditions and culture of Laos and is a must try when coming to Raleigh!
Tazza Kitchen is a neighborhood high energy eatery centered on made from scratch wood fired cooking and amazing craft beverages!
Longleaf Swine BBQ is a whole hog BBQ and smoked meats restaurant in Raleigh and is a must on your list of places to grab a bite to eat!
Known for its rooftop dining, Belgian beers, microbrews and American pub grub, Raleigh Times is a great spot to add to the list of cool places to eat and enjoy the afternoon in Raleigh!
ORO Restaurant & Lounge ~ located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, is a fun, chic, and casual restaurant that everyone needs to try while they’re in town!
Located in a historic garage, Transfer Co. Food Hall features over 50,000 square feet of food-related businesses and is such a cool place to enjoy with a large group!
Located in a lively spot in downtown Raleigh, Sitti is the perfect spot to dine in the city! This delicious spot is loved by so many and known for its modern versions of Lebanese dishes.
A chef-driven Italian-American restaurant in the heart of downtown Raleigh, Gravy is a popular spot with its courtyard and relaxing atmosphere!
Crawford and Son is a casual neighborhood restaurant located in historic Oakwood! This is a popular dinner spot amongst Raleigh and is known for its curated menu of modern comfort plates, craft cocktails and drinking vinegars.
Standard Beer + Food is a hip, contemporary locale featuring updated American cooking and a market selling artisanal foods! And if that isn’t convincing enough, it’s next to Raleigh's most loved ice cream shop - Two Roosters Creamery
Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, St Roch is known for its raw and roasted oysters, along with its New Orleans-inspired menu!
The Cortez is a fresh seafood and small plates experience with a freshly kept selection of tropical cocktails that draw on their food travels through the years and Mexican-American heritage.
"The Cortez isn’t an ordinary seafood restaurant. It surprises and delights at every turn." ~ The N&O
Centro Mexican Restaurant is an energetic atmosphere and a staple in downtown Raleigh! Known for its organic Mexican cuisine and craft tequila cocktails, this is a must for those Mexican food fans!
Death and Taxes provides an intimate, swanky setting with an open kitchen serving new American dishes and cocktails!
Poole's Diner ~ A circa-1945 diner with seasonal comfort food, cocktails and house desserts in a retro-chic setting.
With creative pizza and house-brewed beer, Trophy Brewing & Pizza is a popular one around here and loved by many for its rustic parlor with a low-key vibe.
Perfect for a glass of wine or tapas, Barcelona Wine Bar has it all and is a popular one among us locals! Venture over to Raleigh's new, modern train station for a breathtaking view or keep the night going with one of Raleigh's nearby bars!
Stanbury is a hip, rustic venue for creative, seasonal New American small plates and entrees, plus craft cocktails. This place is sure to provide a unique and quality experience as it is dedicated to both integrating and highlighting our region's local agriculture producers!
If photos of the place don't convince you enough to make this a stop on your list, then Vidrio's delicious upmarket Mediterranean cuisine menu and craft cocktails just might!
JOLIE
Jolie is one of Scott Crawford's restaurants, right next door to its sister restaurant, Crawford & Son's! It is a modern french bistro that serves delicious, classic French dishes with a modern twist.
Figulina is located in the heart of Downtown Raleigh, serving a new pasta-centric concept by Chef David Ellis.
Caffe Luna serves delicious Italian cuisine with a tuscan flair!
BRODETO
Brodeto is owned by Chef Scott Crawford, serving Italian-Croatian cuisine with a seafood-centric menu, coastal-inspired cocktails, and select wines from the Adriatic region.
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar ~ Elevated Italian plates and wines served in a stylish reclaimed mill right on the corner of downtown!
FIVE STAR
Five Star Restaurant serves classic Asian Cuisine in a speakeasy space!
