Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Excellent food and service, but they stay booked so if you are planning a trip make your reservations in advance.
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Bida Manda
222 S Blount StExcellent food and service, but they stay booked so if you are planning a trip make your reservations in advance.
Really small, but WOW! Great food, great desserts!
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Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery
2000 Fairview RdReally small, but WOW! Great food, great desserts!
So much on the menu, pretty much all good food and bar scene. Locals and close!
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The Point At Glenwood Restaurant and Bar
1626 Glenwood AveSo much on the menu, pretty much all good food and bar scene. Locals and close!
Really good, a bit more expensive, but you will get the WOW experience as far as food goes! YUM!
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Bloomsbury Bistro
509-101 W Whitaker Mill RdReally good, a bit more expensive, but you will get the WOW experience as far as food goes! YUM!
The Capital Grille
4242 Six Forks RdHigh dollar but really good!
I love their sushi! Next to trader Joes, BOGO on teh rolls and pretty good menu food as well. Very reasonable prices. Its my go to for sushi. Try the sashimi salad roll and the wasabi roll, yum! Best ginger dressing I have ever had!
ShabaShabu
3080 Wake Forest RoadI love their sushi! Next to trader Joes, BOGO on teh rolls and pretty good menu food as well. Very reasonable prices. Its my go to for sushi. Try the sashimi salad roll and the wasabi roll, yum! Best ginger dressing I have ever had!
EXCELLENT food with big portions, awesome desserts and exceptional customer service.
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Winston's Grille
6401 Falls of Neuse RdEXCELLENT food with big portions, awesome desserts and exceptional customer service.
Garland
14 W Martin StGreat food in downtown Raleigh! Local owners, yum!
No reservations, first come first serve! A bit pricey but the food is amazing! Really it is! An Ashley Christiansen Restaurant.
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Poole's
426 S McDowell StNo reservations, first come first serve! A bit pricey but the food is amazing! Really it is! An Ashley Christiansen Restaurant.
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StVegan place, great food, great experience.
It's not true southern food, but it hits home. Really good food, busy!
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The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StIt's not true southern food, but it hits home. Really good food, busy!
Bojangles' Famous Chicken 'n Biscuits
4405 Falls of Neuse RdTasty 8's
121 Fayetteville St Best burger joint!
Cup a Joe!
2109 Avent Ferry RdGlenwood Grill
2927 Glenwood Ave Friends with the chef, always good food!
Cortez Seafood and Cocktail
413 Glenwood Ave Mexican inspired seafood, very yummy.
Excellent Sushi, best to go happy hour, otherwise a little pricey.
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O-Ku Sushi
411 W Hargett St Excellent Sushi, best to go happy hour, otherwise a little pricey.
Taste, Small Plates & Wine Bar
1912 Bernard StReally close and really good food!
Jasmin & Olivz Mediterranean
2430 Hillsborough StIrregardless Cafe & Catering
901 W Morgan StDelicious food!
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StLebanese food, excellent place.
Whiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin StBurgerFi
3004 Wake Forest RdTropical Smoothie Cafe
5311 S Miami BlvdGreat smoothies and small lunch spot
Good place, one of my faves actually, walking distance, seafood, dive bar feel.
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
2340 Bale StGood place, one of my faves actually, walking distance, seafood, dive bar feel.
Oakwood Pizza Box
610 N Person StBest pizza in town
Second best pizza in town, delivery or take out.
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Capital Creations Gourmet Pizza
1842 Wake Forest RdSecond best pizza in town, delivery or take out.
over 21 restaurant in one stop! Definitely try if you have picky eaters.
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Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan Stover 21 restaurant in one stop! Definitely try if you have picky eaters.
Five Star Restaurant
301 N West StChinese food, really good, best dj in town!
Stanbury
938 N Blount StI go just for the crème Brule
Wilson's Eatery
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdWalking distance.
Not a fan personally, but its Peruvian food, and EVERYONE loves it! Super popular
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Mami Noras Rotisserie Chicken
2401 Wake Forest RdNot a fan personally, but its Peruvian food, and EVERYONE loves it! Super popular
El Rodeo Mexican Restaurant
329 S Blount StIt's Mexican...
Gusto Farm to Street
3088 Wake Forest RdCall ahead, stays really busy! Super foodie type place, good food.
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Crawford and Son
618 N Person StCall ahead, stays really busy! Super foodie type place, good food.
The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StThey have, food, coffee, cocktails, you name it.
Vidrio
500 Glenwood AveArtsy restaurant!
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
309 N Dawson StThe Simple Greek
2320 Bale StreetWalking distance
Denny's
3215 Wake Forest RdBahama Breeze
3309 Wake Forest Rd
Vivace
4209 Lassiter Mill RdYummy
Coquette
4351 The Cir At N Hills StFrench inspired restaurant, LOVE
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill
8030 Renaissance PkwyMandolin
2519 Fairview RdGreat food, great brunch too! Friends with the owners.
Sullivan's Steakhouse
410 Glenwood AveHigh dollar steak house, never been but I have heard its great.
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Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough StHigh dollar steak house, never been but I have heard its great.
Sushi Blues Cafe
301 Glenwood AveBOGO Sushi rolls
Drinks & Nightlife
Great brewery nearby with excellent outdoor areas and food trucks!
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Lynnwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdGreat brewery nearby with excellent outdoor areas and food trucks!
Big Boss Brewing Company
1249 Wicker DrNeuse River Brewing Company
518 Pershing RdNickelpoint Brewing Co
506 Pershing RdC. Grace
407 Glenwood AveLive Jazz
Fox Liquor Bar
East Martin StreetFOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StRaleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueLegends Nightclub Complex
330 W Hargett StGay bar, drag shows, shitty music.
Flex
615 S West StGay bar, don't wear open toe shoes, cash only.
House of Hops
6909 Glenwood AveWalking distance.
Goodnights Comedy Club
401 W Morgan StComedy Club
The Ritz
2820 Industrial DrArts & Culture
I-Museum yezolimo ze-North Carolina
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdMarbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StThe DPAC is pretty epic and worth checking out if there are any shows going on and you have time to go see.
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DPAC - I-Center for Performing Arts eDurham
123 Vivian StreetThe DPAC is pretty epic and worth checking out if there are any shows going on and you have time to go see.
Entertainment & Activities
North Hills, shopping, dining, bowling, Movie theater, desserts, grocery store, everything! Parking is a bitch....
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North Hills
North Hills, shopping, dining, bowling, Movie theater, desserts, grocery store, everything! Parking is a bitch....
PNC Arena
1400 Edwards Mill RdConcerts, sporting events and more!
Amphitheater, Concerts and such...
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Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek
3801 Rock Quarry RdAmphitheater, Concerts and such...
Amphitheater ye-Red Hat
500 S McDowell StConcert Hall, outdoors, awesome.
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StFarmers Market and dining
Recliner seats, food and drinks at this theater
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveRecliner seats, food and drinks at this theater
Regal North Hills Stadium 14
4150 Main at North Hills StEverything Else
Cameron Village, has a gym, grocery stores, dining, bars, everything you need, parking is a whore.
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Cameron Village
Cameron Village, has a gym, grocery stores, dining, bars, everything you need, parking is a whore.
Everything you can want in the downtown life! Food, drinks, grocery, sex, drugs, prostitution, homeless people, polluted air, rude people, nice people, pretty people, ugly people....I'd uber or lfyt, parking is a bitch and a whore.
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Downtown
Everything you can want in the downtown life! Food, drinks, grocery, sex, drugs, prostitution, homeless people, polluted air, rude people, nice people, pretty people, ugly people....I'd uber or lfyt, parking is a bitch and a whore.
Duke Hospital station
Hospital
Duke Raleigh Hospital
3400 Wake Forest RdHospital
Wake Med Health & Hospital: Afshari Hamid R DDS
3000 New Bern AvenueHospital
Sightseeing
North Carolina State University
2310 Stinson DrAmtrak Station - NSF
1025 Blue Ridge RdNC State Fair and Flea Market
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Duke University
Getting Around
Raleigh Union Station
510 W Martin StRaleigh-Durham International Airport
2400 John Brantley BlvdAirport
Greyhound: Bus Station
2210 Capital BlvdBus station