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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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 raden deze aan
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
Expansive Sculpture Gardens and Walking Trails.
437 locals raden deze aan
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!