Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Starbucks
609 W Peace Stlisted only because it's one block away..
HOT DOGS! and that's all they sell. Very small bar seating only. Family owned and operated for over 50 years...THE hole-in-the-wall must go to!
12 locals recommend
The Roast Grill
7 S West StHOT DOGS! and that's all they sell. Very small bar seating only. Family owned and operated for over 50 years...THE hole-in-the-wall must go to!
Lunch and Saturday brunch...GREAT classic Raleigh atmosphere and family owned.
13 locals recommend
Mecca Restaurant
13 E Martin StLunch and Saturday brunch...GREAT classic Raleigh atmosphere and family owned.
Quirky and hip concept. Another James Beard nominmee for best restaurant concept--dimsum restaurant/bookstore/brewery/flower shop! Dont miss this one!
113 locals recommend
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StQuirky and hip concept. Another James Beard nominmee for best restaurant concept--dimsum restaurant/bookstore/brewery/flower shop! Dont miss this one!
42nd Street Oyster Bar
508 W Jones StClassic Raleigh Seafood Restaurant.
lucettegrace
235 S Salisbury StBest patisserie in Raleigh!
Quirky, urban and out-of-the-ordinary menu--coffee, breakfast, lunch--with 60's,70's games and a single big table to share and a REAL pharmacy.
6 locals recommend
The Pharmacy Cafe
702 N Person StQuirky, urban and out-of-the-ordinary menu--coffee, breakfast, lunch--with 60's,70's games and a single big table to share and a REAL pharmacy.
GREAT modern interpretations of southern-inspired food from Raleigh's most famous "James Beard" award-winning chef.
107 locals recommend
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StGREAT modern interpretations of southern-inspired food from Raleigh's most famous "James Beard" award-winning chef.
Largest and best collection of local vendors for farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and more!
27 locals recommend
State Farmers Market Restaurant
1240 Farmers Market DrLargest and best collection of local vendors for farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and more!
Ashley Christian [James Beasrd award winner] signature restaurant--no reservations, so show up early.
102 locals recommend
Poole's
426 S McDowell StAshley Christian [James Beasrd award winner] signature restaurant--no reservations, so show up early.
THE BEST sushi in Raleigh--Ask if Andy [Owner and Sushi Chef] is in--Tell him or Joy [Owner and Hostess] 'John's 'VIP' and that you want the works...absolutely to die for.
11 locals recommend
Ajisai
427 Woodburn RdTHE BEST sushi in Raleigh--Ask if Andy [Owner and Sushi Chef] is in--Tell him or Joy [Owner and Hostess] 'John's 'VIP' and that you want the works...absolutely to die for.
Cortez is now in our short list of best restaurants in Raleigh along with Stanbury, Crawford & Son and Pooles. We ordered the mushroom toast, tuna ceviche, beans and brussel sprouts to share and I had the crispy salmon.
16 locals recommend
Cortez Seafood and Cocktail
413 Glenwood AveCortez is now in our short list of best restaurants in Raleigh along with Stanbury, Crawford & Son and Pooles. We ordered the mushroom toast, tuna ceviche, beans and brussel sprouts to share and I had the crispy salmon.
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StJames Beard nominee...need I say more?
Stanbury
938 N Blount StOff the grid neighborhood restaurant that is true find...
Drinks & Nightlife
State of Beer
401 Hillsborough StBottle Shop featuring local beers and a Tasting Bar!
Little City Brewing + Provisions Co.
400 W North StThe Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StGreat Downtown hangout.
Legends Nightclub Complex
330 W Hargett StDance your heart out--Gay friendly.
Flex
615 S West StGay friendly- Karoke on Sunday!
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StLocally crafted beer!
Watts & Ward
200 S Blount StBasement Nightclub...very hip
FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StSmall Basement Bar...Local liquors-Great Bourbons-Crafted Drinks
Iris Coffee Lab
725 Tucker StBest coffee in all of Raleigh and the shop is only 4 blocks away!
Sightseeing
Union Square
1 W Edenton StHistoric State Capital Building--Tours available!
The Great Raleigh Trolley
1610 Automotive WayTrolley Pub is a pedal-powered, eco-friendly, pub-crawling trolley for up to 14 people at time. The Trolley Pub is powered by YOU and your fellow pedalers. It’s hard not to smile on the Trolley Pub!
-14 person pedal-powered trolley
-Go on a tour of the town, pubs, or dinner routes.
-BYOB! Bring your own beer or wine! Sorry, NO GLASS OR LIQUOR ALLOWED.
11 locals recommend
Trolley Pub Raleigh
323 W Davie StTrolley Pub is a pedal-powered, eco-friendly, pub-crawling trolley for up to 14 people at time. The Trolley Pub is powered by YOU and your fellow pedalers. It’s hard not to smile on the Trolley Pub!
-14 person pedal-powered trolley
-Go on a tour of the town, pubs, or dinner routes.
-BYOB! Bring your own beer or wine! Sorry, NO GLASS OR LIQUOR ALLOWED.
Parks & Nature
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdExpansive Sculpture Gardens and Walking Trails.
Fletcher Park Community Center
820 Clay StGreat neighborhood park two only blocks away.
Arts & Culture
Gregg Museum of Art & Design
1903 Hillsborough StMarbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StNorth Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StCAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StGreat Temporary Installations and Exhibits.
Shopping
Cameron Village
located only 6 blocks away!
Essentials
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdFull-fledged grocery store and deli in Cameron Village.
Walgreens Pharmacy
1900 Cameron StDrugstore and sundries in Cameron Village--6 blocks away!