Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
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.
lucettegrace
235 S Salisbury StBest patisserie in Raleigh!
42nd Street Oyster Bar
508 W Jones StClassic Raleigh Seafood Restaurant.
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!
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe StreetClassic NC Southern breakfast.
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.
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!
Cortez Seafood and Cocktail
413 Glenwood AveAMAZING...simply AMAZING
Starbucks
609 W Peace Stlisted only because it's one block away...
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.
Stanbury
938 N Blount StOff the grid neighborhood restaurant that is true find...
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StJames Beard nominee...need I say more?
Essentials
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdWalgreens Pharmacy
1900 Cameron StDrugstore and sundries in Cameron Village--6 blocks away
Shopping
Cameron Village
located 6 blocks away
Arts & Culture
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StGreat Temporary Installations and Exhibits.
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StNorth Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StMarbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StGregg Museum of Art & Design
1903 Hillsborough StParks & Nature
Fletcher Park Community Center
820 Clay StGreat neighborhood park two blocks away.
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdExpansive Sculpture Gardens and Walking Trails.
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Watts & Ward
200 S Blount StBasement Nightclub...very hip.
FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StSmall Basement Bar...Local liquors-Great Bourbons-Crafted Drinks
Trophy Brewing Tap and Table
225 S Wilmington StLocally crafted beers
Flex
615 S West StGay friendly-Karoke on Sunday nights.
Legends Nightclub Complex
330 W Hargett StDance your heart out--Gay friendly.
The Raleigh Times
14 E Hargett StGreat Downtown hangout.
Little City Brewing + Provisions Co.
400 W North StState of Beer
401 Hillsborough StBottle Shop featuring local beers and a Tasting Bar!