Raleigh Travel Guide

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What to Eat in Raleigh

Raleigh is fast becoming a haven for foodies. And chef Ashley Christensen is one of the reasons why. Helming five establishments, including her latest venture Joule Coffee, Christensen is a name that food-loving tourists will probably come across more than once while traveling the city. If you're hunting for North Carolina-style barbecue, you'll find a cache of restaurants awaits you. Clyde Cooper's is one the best-loved choices. To wash it all down, you might try one (or several) of the area's craft breweries: Sample the Hell Yes Ma'am at the Raleigh Brewing Company or the Rickshaw Rye IPA from Crank Arm Brewing. You might also try and snag a table at the much-acclaimed Stanbury and enjoy a starter and main from their inventive, seasonal menu.

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#1
Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern
#1 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (758)
$$ | American
330 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603-1726
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#2
Bida Manda
#2 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (1002)
$ - $$ | International, Asian, Thai
222 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1408
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#3
Saint Jacques French Cuisine
#3 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (420)
$$ | French, European
6112 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-3528
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#4
Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh
#4 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (1115)
$ - $$ | Lebanese, Mediterranean, Greek, Middle Eastern
3817 Beryl Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607-5244
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#5
Brewery Bhavana
#5 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (272)
$ - $$ | Asian
218 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1408
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#6
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
#6 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (719)
$ | American
220 Wolfe St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1824
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#7
Glenwood Grill
#7 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (319)
$ - $$ | American, International
2603-151 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27608-1044
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#8
The Angus Barn
#8 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (2569)
$$ | American, Steakhouse
9401 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27617-7514
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#9
Sitti
#9 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (975)
$ - $$ | Lebanese, Mediterranean
137 S Wilmington St Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC 27601-1431
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#10
Winston's Grille
#10 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (474)
$ - $$ | American
6401 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615-6812
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#11
Guasaca
#11 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (225)
$ | Latin, Venezuelan, South American
4025 Lake Boone Trl #104, Raleigh, NC 27607-2986
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#12
Gonza Tacos y Tequila
#12 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (638)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Southwestern, Latin
7713 Lead Mine Rd Ste 39, Raleigh, NC 27615-4805
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#13
Fiction Kitchen
#13 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (208)
$ - $$ | American
428 S Dawson St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1723
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#14
Salt & Lime Cabo Grill
#14 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (235)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Southwestern, Healthy
6006 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609-3526
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#15
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
#15 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (651)
$ - $$ | American, Bar
111 Seaboard Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604-1151
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#16
Seasons 52
#16 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (179)
$ - $$ | American
4325 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27612-4532
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#17
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
#17 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (820)
$ - $$ | Japanese, American, Seafood, Sushi, Asian
4208 Six Forks Rd Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609-5733
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#18
Lucettegrace
#18 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (116)
$ - $$ | French, Cafe, European
235 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601-1345
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#19
Taverna Agora
#19 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (402)
$ - $$ | Mediterranean, Greek
326 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27603-1726
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#20
42nd St Oyster Bar & Seafood Grill
#20 of 1,448 Places to Eat in Raleigh
TripAdvisor (1043)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood
508 W Jones St, Raleigh, NC 27603-1429
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