Guidebook for Raleigh
Essentials
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdFood Scene
This is definitely one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. The atmosphere and the staff are unbeatable. There's a multi use space next door "Bhavana Brewery" , also a flower shop and bookstore.
126 locals recommend
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StThis is definitely one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. The atmosphere and the staff are unbeatable. There's a multi use space next door "Bhavana Brewery" , also a flower shop and bookstore.
Best Lebanese restaurant in the Raleigh area. Their original location is called Neomonde and has spectacular food. I would recommend either one and both provide healthy options.
58 locals recommend
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StBest Lebanese restaurant in the Raleigh area. Their original location is called Neomonde and has spectacular food. I would recommend either one and both provide healthy options.
This is my favorite sports bar in DT Raleigh and has the best wings in town.
11 locals recommend
Woody's at City Market
205 Wolfe StThis is my favorite sports bar in DT Raleigh and has the best wings in town.
Great Mexican spot. Empanadas are amazing (vegetarian options). Huge Tequila selection and a nice patio area.
13 locals recommend
Calavera Empanadas and Tequila
615 W Morgan StGreat Mexican spot. Empanadas are amazing (vegetarian options). Huge Tequila selection and a nice patio area.
All vegetarian place with "mock" meat .
Really tasty food and a cool atmosphere.
63 locals recommend
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StAll vegetarian place with "mock" meat .
Really tasty food and a cool atmosphere.
Drinks & Nightlife
Landmark Tavern
117 E Hargett StThe back patio at this place is a lot of fun in the summer.
Ruby Deluxe
415 S Salisbury StOne of the best dive bars in town.
Slims Raleigh
227 S Wilmington StThe other best grunge bar.
Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StLocal brewery that has a laid back, bicycle theme.
Beer and Arcade games (skeeball, airhockey & more). This place is very popular.
124 locals recommend
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StBeer and Arcade games (skeeball, airhockey & more). This place is very popular.
Wine. Art. and a Giant couch swing on the patio. Its also really close by. Check it out!
11 locals recommend
Vita Vite Downtown
313 W Hargett StWine. Art. and a Giant couch swing on the patio. Its also really close by. Check it out!
Arts & Culture
This art gallery is just 3 blocks away and if you are here for a first Friday definitely check it out.
87 locals recommend
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StThis art gallery is just 3 blocks away and if you are here for a first Friday definitely check it out.
Sightseeing
Boylan Bridge
234 S Boylan AveBest view of downtown Raleigh.
Excellent museum with lots of outdoor exhibits, traveling expositions. Check http://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/ for events like music & outside movies.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdExcellent museum with lots of outdoor exhibits, traveling expositions. Check http://ncartmuseum.org/calendar/ for events like music & outside movies.
Getting Around
A great way to travel. Station is just a few block from my place.
25 locals recommend
Raleigh Union Station
510 W Martin StA great way to travel. Station is just a few block from my place.
Shopping
Custom Jeans made by local artisans. Nationally known brand.
9 locals recommend
Raleigh Denim Workshop + Curatory
319 W Martin StCustom Jeans made by local artisans. Nationally known brand.
Its like a museum that you can buy. Vintage clothes, Danish Modern Furniture. Decades old items still in original packaging.
29 locals recommend
Father & Son Antiques
302 S West StIts like a museum that you can buy. Vintage clothes, Danish Modern Furniture. Decades old items still in original packaging.