Contemporary cuisine: the best places to taste it in Raleigh
10 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"This place ROCKS. It is a great spot to host your private event, wedding, shower, or whatever you'd like. The owner, Richelle, was on top of..."
Frances Gail Augustine
"My family hosted a reunion dinner here in July. The venue was beautiful and the owner was friendly and accommodating. It has a chic warehouse/modern..."
Elopers LLC
"Our homeschool group rented out Traine this past Friday to host our winter formal.
Richelle & her manager Wambui were exceptional to work with. The..."
Michelle B
"The Dock was the perfect wedding venue for us. We loved that we could do everything all in one place (staged getting ready photos, ceremony,..."
Laura Reese
"I cannot say enough positive things about this downtown Raleigh venue and its owner, Richelle! She pours her heart and soul into every event that..."
Micah Brown
"This location is amazing. We had a dance here with a homeschool group, and it was smashing success. The space is lovely and Richelle was so helpful...."
Annette Sabo
"I cannot say enough about Traine! We had our wedding ceremony and reception there last night and everything was beautiful! Our vision became reality...."
Carin Knight
"Traine is fantastic! Richelle and her team were amazing! Our school group had a blast at their dance. We appreciate all that Richelle and her team..."
Kristan Wohlschlegel
"Gorgeous and chic, with extremely helpful and coordinated staff onsite. I worked this venue as part of a vendor team and was very pleased with all..."
Trenton Menius
"The perfect venue for our perfect day! From the moment we met with Beth Earley, she went above and beyond to answer all of our questions and helped..."
"Added them to the list of brewery tours and enjoyed it. They have a lot of hoppier brews but the Big Boss Lager and Sea Bee were excellent. ..."
Todd Willis
"I sometimes forget how many great beers Big Boss makes. It’s easy to only think of the tried and true few you see in grocery stores. Their wall of..."
Erik Newby
"Had a great day touring breweries with friends and big boss was our first stop. Staff were very friendly. Lots of open space with games. Water..."
Hannah Pile
"Big Boss is one of the best NC breweries and rightfully so. Took a brewery tour here and tried several different beers that all hit the spot. The..."
Bretton Little
"Huge space, tons of options on tap, great atmosphere. Loved my time there. Also appears to have a heavy Marine influence which is..."
Cody Albright
"What a blast we had at Big Boss hosting 20+ friends for the WolfsBayne Brew Crash in February. They have a nice large indoor space and plenty of..."
Bayne Schulstad
"Big boss is closing down this location by end of August 2022.
It was started in 2006 with upstairs tap room..."
Deepak Krishnappa
"Wide selection of tasty beers in a cool warehouse space. TVs are available for those into sports too! Only complaint is that it gets very hot in the..."
Enoch C
"Sad that I just discovered this brewery but better late then never. amazing selection, tvs all over the place, tons of indoor and outdoor seating, a..."
Teddy Spiliopoulos
"Great beer selection and friendly staff. Been coming here for..."
"Our favorite place to have cocktails in Raleigh! Great staff and amazing drinks. Would recommend to anyone looking for high quality service in a fun..."
Britnye Shore
"It was our first time here and we loved everything about it! The staff was super friendly and helpful with drink selections- we couldn’t decide and..."
Shakira Milian D'Angelo
"We went on a Saturday night around 11p. I loved the way the hostess managed the seating and crowd control. It was an extremely pleasant experience!..."
Erika Jones McRoberts
"Hands down the best drinks in Raleigh! The bartenders are pros - very professional, personable and offer great recommendations. I've been coming..."
Kristina Mohammed
"Enjoyed the relaxing, romantic atmosphere and hand crafted specialty cocktails. It's a perfect place for a date night. They offer charcuterie to go..."
Susan Lineberger
"Great atmosphere-- very grown and sexy. Great for a date night or just hanging out with friends. Very good and creative drinks. I..."
Crystal Bobbitt
"Mixology the best I have ever had. Great atmosphere. Will definitely go..."
Lisa Dunagan
"The low lights and the quaint seating makes for an excellent time. We love this bar and will continue to go..."
Angela Long Hinton
"Wonderful mixologists, lovely treat. I wish I was downtown more..."
Jennifer Post-Marshall
"Best mixologists in the city! Unique hidden location and awesome drink..."
William Vaughan
"Bartenders was AMAZING and so helpful! Atmosphere was hip but laid back, the "people bathrooms was AWESOME, EVERY establishment should have them!..."
Lora Bortzfield
"Great drinks. The drinks were a work of art. Interesting to watch them being ..."
Monica Mills
"The bar seats are great! Watching the artist work behind the bar is..."
Adrian Campbell
"Fox Liquor Bar is trying hard to become my favorite craft cocktail bar in Raleigh. Good service. A nice selection of delicious house cocktails...."
dan smith
"I would definitely wants to come back. Drinks are good. If you eat spicy food try their Carolina pepper French..."
Tina Lee
"Excellent drinks! Its refreshing to go to a place that isn't just slinging drinks. These are artists, harnessing the full spectrum of the finest..."
JG365
"Really cool atmosphere here. Like other alcohol-only bars in NC, there's a $1 membership cost to enter. When we came on a Saturday night it was busy..."
Kendall Magesh-Davis
"Great environment, quite enough to have a conversation, loud enough to not hear others! Josh, the manager, made sure we were taken care of. Shea, and..."
Phillip Whitehead
"Incredible selection of mixology drinks, very well-made and the staff is really knowledgeable and fast. Kyle is an incredible bartender. I️ hope..."
Meghan Zarbo
"Fox Liquor just had a soft opening last week. Was very lucky to be able to attend! The drinks were great and food even better! I am happy to see it..."
Mike M
"My girlfriend and I stopped in for an after dinner drink on a Saturday around 6:30pm. It wasn't yet crowded and we sat at a cozy booth. We were..."
Bart Hubbard
"Very cool atmosphere, decent cocktails and snacks. Nothing wow, nothing terrible. I'd hang out here..."
Gorjan Mitrushevski
"Great cocktails in an intimate setting, with a rotating menu and some darn good small plates. We highly recommend everything. Of particular..."
"The location and barista were excellent. My cinnamon roll was tasty, and my coffee was good, but not great. The coffee is the only reason I took off..."
Zack Williams
"This place was awesome. My wife and I popped in for an after dinner espresso and it was DELICIOUS! It was the perfect temperature and it was served..."
Cumhur Yuce
"This coffee shop is located right on the corner of the iconic Moore street Park.
It’s not just a coffee shop just look at the menu to see the..."
Rick Garrison (RickyRico)
"Lovely corner for people watching. Outside seating available. Ample inside seating for intimate conversations as well as communal experience. Good..."
J Y
"The lady who prepared our lattes this morning was extremely sweet and went out of her way to make sure that our lattes were exactly how we wanted...."
Lukas
"As a lover of good coffee and local businesses, this is now my favorite coffee shop. They have good music, Raleigh roasted beans, fresh tasting..."
Gavin McGuinn
"Great flavor of coffee and Mexican coffee. Also, I had the pecan croissant and it was so delightful. It was wet it a good way and not overly sweet...."
Natasha Saleh
"Great service and great coffee. We had Vanila iced latte and Chai latte. It says Larry’s coffee so not sure why it is named differently on..."
Ajimon Thomas
"I really am trying to throw this place more in rotation. I'm loyal to Morning Times but since it's so popular I go to 42&Lawrence when the line is..."
Kristin Wimmer
"My wife and I got to have coffee here when we visited Raleigh. This place is great and the people were very friendly. The only thing is it was a..."
Matthew Henderson
"Best mocha in Raleigh - hot or iced! It’s all I drink and I’ve had them everywhere. Try the Milky Way, it’s an *amazing* caramel mocha...."
Shaye Hull
"A friend recommended 42 and Lawrence. I went for the first time, yesterday, and it was an amazing experience. I had a Lavender Rose Vanilla Latte and..."
Marissa Mendez
"Having lived in Seattle for a while, I've seen quite a few creative takes on coffee. 42 & Lawrence has those other places beat! I tried the Peach..."
Laurel Doyle
"I'M IN LOVE! This was my first time here, but will not be my last. I had a Black &Tan that was delicious, along with a lovely pull apart cinninamon..."
Lyle Turner
"Named for a Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy reference (and for local roaster Larry Larson), it is perhaps somewhat fitting that this gem of a..."
Zac Goldstein
"This is a cute little shop.
The service was top notch!
We got two cold brews and a matcha. All three drinks were good but not great.
We would’ve..."
"Went on a weekend...super busy, had to wait. The waiting area was cute with interesting art work. Hosts were busy and preoccupied. The clientele..."
Sue Siingh
"I got the sriracha chicken and waffles. The chicken was was moist and tender the waffles were soft and fluffy. The taste was absolutely ridiculous...."
Rob Moore
"Wow! The Asheville hot chicken with mac and cheese waffles was delicious. I subbed the chicken for the honey-dusted variety and it was amazing; the..."
Stephy Miehle
"We went for Saturday brunch and I really enjoyed the fried chicken eggs benedict. That's not what it's called on the menu, but you'll know what I'm..."
Kim the Kangaroo
"So, first time patron. The food was on point; full of flavor. I had the Peach & ??? Margarita, the 9oz, and let me tell you.....Be ready. It was..."
IAMKJB
"Tupelo is always a great place to get some good southern food. A little busy so ended up sitting at the bar. Food was really tasty but the wait was a..."
Reetin Ghasi
"The Old Skool breakfast bowl and Harvest Bowl were so flavorful and delicious! Mimosas were awesome too! Blueberry lavender was really good!..."
Angela Margeson
"Came here after a beautiful church service! Everything was on point from the time we walked in to the time we left! Our servers were amazing and..."
Talia Craighead
"I ate here once this past summer and this is definitely one of the top places to eat at in Raleigh. Wish I could have ordered more off the menu, but..."
Jeremy Boggan
"This is the most awesome
Place to eat. I love the atmosphere there. And I also love the food. There are biscuits and honey was on the money, it was..."
Denise Gilchrist
"There biscuit and blueberry jam is pretty good. The biscuits are huge. The egg Benedict wasn’t great but it was good. Loved the crispy potatoes..."
Rhonda Mapp
"My sister made a reservation for 6 people for 10:30am, but the system, for some reason, didn't show it. We were about to be turned around by this..."
Gen M.
"I've been meaning to come here for a while now. A friend took me for a birthday brunch on Sunday. They seem to be pretty busy. The staff was very..."
China Smith
"This is a must-visit location. The shrimp and grits meal was delicious. Sadly, A friend had a fried chicken sandwich that appeared to be overcooked...."
T watson
"Had a lovely time here. It was Mother’s Day and graduation weekend so things were very busy but overall felt super well attended too, if not a tad..."
Joshua Henry Jenkins
"After scouring mid-town and downtown for late afternoon lunch, finally remembered Tupelo Honey and thank goodness we did! Truly nothing we had was..."
"What a wonderful experience. My cocktail was delicious. Steak Tartare was tasty. The special short rib pasta dish was mouth watering as well as the..."
Sheri Lanier
"This was my first stop after my plane landed, and it was the best place to eat for my first taste of Raleigh! The short rib and pot pie were..."
Allison Woodham
"Eat here!!! And sit outside if the weather's nice! We had crab beignets, poached salmon with beer butter and pea putter, homemade pasta with pesto,..."
Ava Cado
"This is my friends and I go to brunch spot. Indoor and outdoor seating, great service that’s always willing to accommodate our groups when we show..."
Tim Rogers
"Great place to go for food and drinks. Highly recommend if you are looking for a new place to..."
Kevin Ray
"Absolutely wonderful place! Great food, cocktails, atmosphere and best of all....service! We love the patio! Do yourself a favor and go the Plates..."
Beth Caviness Williams
"Decided to make a day trip and find a spot to eat lunch in Raleigh. I heard great things about this place so I decided to try it out. Great food,..."
Sara Christine Neal
"Excellent food, drinks and atmosphere! Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great dinner..."
Tommy Polites
"Excellent food and service! A place to eat, laugh and enjoy a meal with family and friends. The patio is..."
Chris Cardozo
"Sunday brunch today was outstanding! Huevos Rancheros was the bomb. Great vibe with new menu and layout...and the kids love..."
Byrne Huddleston
"Best breakfast in downtown Raleigh! Great service and ambiance makes this a great place to meet friends or..."
Jeff Wise
"Always a great meal and drinks. Love this place so much. One of the best restaurants in..."
Jessica Lynn Saunders
"Went for the first time last night for Restaurant Week. We’ll definitely return �Beginning with the craft cocktail to the apple crisp dessert was..."
Sandy Haupt
"The menu is creative and offers unique takes on traditional foods. The food is exceptionally good every time we eat here and the prices are very..."
"Excellent service and fantastic food, we were greeted by Steve who was so nice and welcoming! We will definitely be back, everyone must try the..."
Stephanie Munise
"Sustenance and Ambiance, Perfect for a quiet date night or a small gathering with friends! Food always fresh and hot. The menu always has something..."
Jack Komthongpane
"We enjoyed brunch today. This was our first time eating here. We made a RSVP and our table by a window was ready when we arrived. We enjoyed the..."
Cindy Willis
"We came in without a reservation and was able to be seated at the bar with no hesitation or wait. Unbelievably amazing service -- everyone was..."
Casey Roy
"This location opened at 5:30pm on the Saturday we visited. There is paid parking on the street, but you only pay during Monday thru Friday.
We got..."
Steve Midas
"During the Downtown Restaurant Week in Raleigh, there were great variety of different types of food at the restaurant. The customer service was..."
BB
"Place was an unexpected surprise and we are very happy that we chose to go to that restaurant tonight. Service was immaculate. The food was..."
Teri G2daeen
"Plates is simply outstanding. This farm-to-table, chef-run spot is unpretentious and has a real seasonal menu. The charcuterie board, seared..."
eddie c
"The food in one word would have to be described as *FRESH*. My husband’s Old Fashioned was incredibly smooth; almost too easy to drink.
The..."
Laura Bonin
"Had a wonderful late-night dinner here. The entire staff was super friendly and kind, especially our server Natalie who was amazing.
It’s a..."
Mark Young
"I’ve been here three times and had great food with great service every time . Their take on shrimp and grits might be the best I’ve had. Elevated..."
dan smith
"Braised short rib was excellent, extremely tender and the red wine beef jus was perfect with it. The server was happy to give a beer recommendation..."
"Solid Southern food with generous portions - convenient breakfast option for hotel guests.
The Stateview gives Bonvoy Platinum guests breakfast..."
Kevin Wang
"Great service and food. Menu has limited choices but all have great ingredients to make it hard to choose. I selected the burger which was cooked to..."
Tyler Baskin
"The breakfast here is dynamite.
I had low expectations - the restaurant was completely empty at 10:30am. They’re also not offering room service or..."
Ben Improv
"I have been coming here since the hotel first opened. I love the convenience of the restaurant. The food in general is good, not over the top amazing..."
Ling Watson
"I love the choice of steak and egg in the morning! The price is fine to afford and you can start a great day with the nice staff here and the great..."
Maryam Kameli
"Nice place.
Here for dinner, a limited menu but I was hoping that it meant they were really good at what they did make. Well I wasn't disappointed,..."
Zachary Prilliman
"My wife and I had breakfast here, and it was by far the best part of our stay. I ordered the pancakes, and even though there was nothing fancy or..."
Paul Crockett
"Food was good. I had a cheddar burger that was cooked to medium like I requested. The steak fries that came with the burger were also good...."
Ronan Friedenberg
"A little pricey but very good. Menu ranges from a burger to shrimp and grits or steak. Full bar including nice cocktails like mules and rotating taps..."
Cerise Author
"wow. just wow. I'm only here for 3 days of school and this is the hotel that the school was booked for. I decided to stay in and eat here with a..."
"Que's yearly bash is always nice. This is a nice 3 story place to hold an event. The downstairs bartender was on point but the second floor bartender..."
nicole Johnson
"The multiple levels and great bar service was amazing but the crowd just was a little off for my..."
Donnie Brown
"I've been to soles twice now and have enjoyed myself each time. The club is 3 level high energy spot. The nights I went which were both Saturday..."
K.D. “K.D.” The Great
"I enjoyed this club: the VIP servers were phenomenal, good music, diverse crowd. The only reduction in stars was due to 1. them scanning IDs *and*..."
Jeffrey hall
"Went to a day party ! I had a great time it was crowded and the music was great! I’ve been at least 3 times and no complaints. Only thing I wish..."
Aposia S.
"This is a beautiful venue is an understatement, this space is music video READY! The bartender and staff were top notch with great attitudes and a..."
Yolanda Yogii Barnes
"Cool vibe. Nice laid back club/ bar with three floors for fun. Never any drama just a good..."
Mo Washington
"I was there for a private event and the place was real nice. The employees were very attentive and being able to use the outdoor balcony was a plus..."
Samantha A
"Last night was my first time at Solas and I really had a great time. I didn't try the food there because I already had dinner; however, probably..."
Omar Santos
"We recently had my son's Bar Mitzvah at Solas (2nd floor lounge space). The party planning process went very smoothly and I felt that they were very..."
aseidenfrau
"Highly recommend Solas for wedding receptions. My fiance (now husband YEAH!) held our wedding reception at Solas in September and had a wonderful..."
Elizabeth Lynch
"There were several floors for different atmospheres and folks engagement pleasure. Deejays were up to date with their music choices and dolls seemed..."
Kimberly Seymour
"Loved that there were levels to this place. The music was amazing. There was supposed to be a Brunch, but there was no food. I liked this place..."
Peanut Butter
"Always have a good time here. Upscale and nice. I dont spend too much time on the 2nd floor because the mid 20s crowd hangs there but the 3rd level..."
Nicki J
"AMAZING!! We had a great time for my sister's bachelorette party!! Miriam was also amazing. She when up and beyond my expectations. Best service and..."
"The best pastries I've ever had! Our family loves the cream puffs- they're huge and gorgeous! Great staff too - always love their..."
Jenna Fitzgerald Murray
"This was my first time here and it was a good experience overall. Now, if you are in a rush, this may not be the place for you, here you have to be..."
Luis Marcano
"Very fresh and delicious. Friendly staff and tons of options. Worth a visit. It can get..."
MJ Worldwide
"This is my fourth time to this cafe in the past year(ish). Customer service was pleasant and quick. Only one employee was working (out front) and we..."
Virginia Parrish
"I think I've found my new happy place to be!
The baked items are just amazing so far. The coffee items are spot on! The staff I've encountered are..."
GreenieGirl
"I really like the vibes and environment! Cashier was very friendly and foods were amazing! They have wide options to choose and if u have sweet..."
Emily Kim
"Coffee is always great, and the service is fantastic. Sometimes, it's a bit warm inside for me but others seem to enjoy..."
Jonathan Allard
"Well, this sure was worth the drive into Raleigh! We all enjoyed our food, the casual atmosphere and friendly folks. Will definitely be going..."
Linda
"Delicious and adorable place! I got the chocolate hazelnut cheesecake and a special London Cake latte. Omg so good. Sat outside on one of the little..."
Taylor Porter
"I ordered a red velvet cake for my friend's birthday and I was blown away by how beautifully it was decorated. I ordered a cake topper to put on and..."
Ana Olivares
"It was pretty good definitely a bit pricey in my opinion. The pastries were incredible, really good. Cookies were my favorite! The coffee was alright..."
Vianey Mares
"Stopped in to check out this little shop to grab a coffee. It's walking distance from work. It was so cute inside. The display cases and treats..."
Kimberly Perez
"Awesome coffee shop, very quiet vibe and good place to work remotely and the pastry are so good. And the coffee taste so good with Variety ..."
ElCobos323
"Ordered the London cake (dark chocolate cake with raspberry buttercream, topped with chocolate ganache) for my sister’s birthday. They did a..."
Sofia L
"I’m not a regular coffee drinker, but occasionally I like to enjoy a cup of latte. The lavender latte at Hereghty is a must have, lavender scent is..."
Vicky H
"My neighborhood coffee shop, excellent selection of pastries. Fresh coffee. The almond croissant is a must get, super delicious. Made to order..."
Jay Zhu
"If you love unique, delicious sweets and cafés, look no further! A must to..."
Karen D.
"This is a pretty nice cafe with a great location if you want to be just a tad bit out from downtown Raleigh and not deal with typical downtown..."
"What a fun and casual restaurant!! The view is phenomenal, and the food is equally tasty!! We couldn't even finish what we were served!! But we still..."
Sabrina Johannes
"I had a birthday hosted out here recently and it was great! The bread was warm food was okay and waiters were awesome! They handled a large party of..."
My mel
"The view and my server were awesome. I had the salmon which was delightful. I will be back for more very soon..."
Nesto G.
"This was a great spot to relax, even though I wasn't staying at the hotel. Good drinks, friendly staff, great dessert! It's a good place to rest for..."
Alisa Sisson
"Took my x here on Valentine's day earlier this year. The place isn't bad. Food is good, the ambiance is decent enough (although could do with a touch..."
Michael Milano
"I've been there for the first time on Valentine's Day and it was lovely. They had set menu for that day it included champagne to start with. The..."
Madina Leon
"My husband and I ate dinner here on our last night of our 9th wedding anniversary weekend. The food was great, the waitress was great but the wait..."
Ebony Moorer-Gonzalez
"Very surprised by this place. Beautiful view, nice staff, and an Amazing Chef! The food was all delicious. Would highly reccomend the Spinach and..."
Elisabeth Clinton
"Four stars for the view, it was beautiful. The food on the other hand was awful. The service was kind of slow even though the place was empty but our..."
Anastasia Beaverhausen
"The food was good and good portions. Also the view is great. But the food service did not feel like a restaurant, felt more like a bar..."
Rich Ponte
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