Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
My favorite restaurant! High-end food with American, Asian and Latin influences in a quirky, relaxed atmosphere. They do not take reservations, rather a list starts when they open at 5pm. Go early on weekends (like, before 5pm) or expect to wait.
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount StMy favorite restaurant! High-end food with American, Asian and Latin influences in a quirky, relaxed atmosphere. They do not take reservations, rather a list starts when they open at 5pm. Go early on weekends (like, before 5pm) or expect to wait.
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StChicken and Waffles.
Gringo A Go Go
100 N Person StCheap, simple, delicious tacos.
Oakwood Cafe
300 E Edenton StArgentine and Cuban food.
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StLebanese food
Centro
106 S Wilmington StHigh-end Mexican food
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StGood bar food - sandwiches and salads.
Capital Club 16
16 W Martin StAmerican and German food. Get the burger with pimento cheese!
Nice bakery with bread, baked goods and coffee. An easy walk from the house.
63 locals recommend
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StNice bakery with bread, baked goods and coffee. An easy walk from the house.
Sightseeing
Historic cemetery in the heart of beautiful Oakwood. An easy walk from the house.
13 locals recommend
Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood
418 N Person StHistoric cemetery in the heart of beautiful Oakwood. An easy walk from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
A great wine store with a wine dispensing machine. This is a place to have a glass of wine and cheese plate. Note that it closes early.
23 locals recommend
Wine Authorities Raleigh ~ Wine Shop
211 E Franklin StA great wine store with a wine dispensing machine. This is a place to have a glass of wine and cheese plate. Note that it closes early.
Everything Else
Great chocolate shop next to Stanbury! Delicious chocolates, ice cream push-pops, hot chocolate and coffee.
28 locals recommend
Escazu Chocolates
936 N Blount StGreat chocolate shop next to Stanbury! Delicious chocolates, ice cream push-pops, hot chocolate and coffee.
Great chocolate shop with a self-guided tour to learn about the chocolate-making process. Glass windows let you see the chocolate makers at work.
43 locals recommend
Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie StGreat chocolate shop with a self-guided tour to learn about the chocolate-making process. Glass windows let you see the chocolate makers at work.
Oak City Cycling
707 N Person StGreat bike shop. They offer bike rentals!
Shopping
Really cool specialty beer store. They have a tiny bar at the back where you can try a beer on tap.
13 locals recommend
Tasty Beverage Company
327 W Davie StReally cool specialty beer store. They have a tiny bar at the back where you can try a beer on tap.
Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StCute store for gifts and home furnishings.
A fun and quirky antique and second-hand store. There are some gems to be found in here!
29 locals recommend
Father & Son Antiques
302 S West StA fun and quirky antique and second-hand store. There are some gems to be found in here!