Dine Listings a Guide to Raleigh’S Food Scene

DINE LISTINGS A GUIDE TO RALEIGH’S FOOD SCENE

For this issue, we’ve noted which restaurants are currently Pharaoh’s American Grill FIVE POINTS offering pickup and/or delivery while all restaurant dining PICKUP Pharaoh’s is North Hills’ oldest restaurant, known for having rooms are closed. Please, support these local establishments The Barton on Fairview the best chicken salad in town. The PICKUP Frank and Marga- as we work to keep healthy and safe. locally owned deli-style shop also of- ret Ballard capture the ro- fers a famous Philly cheesesteak, plus mance of the 1940s with a burgers, sandwiches, hot dogs, salads black and white checkerboard floor KEY How we pick our listings: and ice cream. Take home some ex- and classic import, domestic and lo- Average dinner entrée price These listings are not advertisements. They are a tra, freshly made chicken salad, which cal craft beers. Try the old-fashioned $: 8-15 selective guide to establishments recommended is sold by the half pound or pound. meatloaf, fresh fish and burgers or a $$: by Raleigh Magazine. These listings are updated 4421 Six Forks Road; (919) 420-0840; 16-24 piece of homemade cake. Or, have a regularly. To suggest a restaurant, please email us pharoahsgrillnorthhills.com $ $$$: 25-34 sandwich with some of Raleigh’s $$$$: 35-44 at [email protected] Rosewater Kitchen & Bar tastiest egg salad. 2000 Fairview Road; (919) 856-8551; imaginarystu- local farms and vendors. All are Rosewater delivers a beautiful, light- MIDTOWN dioonline.com/hayes $ served in a sophisticated, Pari- filled “garden party” atmosphere in sian-esque setting, with tables open North Hills, ideal for sipping eclectic 41 Hundred Bloomsbury Bistro to the sidewalks of Midtown. 4351 wines and inventive craft cocktails PICKUP Located in the elegant Re- PICKUP Tucked away in a corner The Circle at North Hills; (919) 789- while dining on small plates and naissance Hotel, 41Hundred offers of Five Points, chef John Toler cre- 0606; coquetteraleigh.com $$ comfort food dishes inspired by fla- a wide ranger of options; from the ates a seasonal menu every six weeks vors found in small Mediterranean Korean BBQ wings to the smoked blending vibrant, ethnic flavors with Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar villages. The concept from Giorgios chicken pot pie, 41Hundred hits your traditional French cooking. You PICKUP DELIVERY As the name Group highlights partnerships with simplest desires as well as the more sa- might find a hazelnut crusted Her- implies, you can get a little bit of ev- local gardeners, farmers, fishermen vory parts of your palate. 4100 Main itage Farms pork tenderloin over erything in this vibrant space with and foragers in an intimate, curated at North Hills Street; (919) 278-1478; stone ground cheese grits or a corned bright red walls and an ultra-mod space. 110 Park at N Hills Street; (919) 41hundredrestaurant.com $$ Angus beef brisket “Reuben” served cylindrical fish tank as the center- 424-7886; rosewaterraleigh.com $$ over mild Savoy cabbage kraut. 509 piece. Cowfish is famous for its Bur- Capital Grille W. Whitaker Mill Road; (919) 834- gushi fusion dishes—combining the STIR PICKUP The Capital Grille is a fine 9011; bloomsburybistro.com $$$ best of meat and fresh seafood—like PICKUP The mussels are fresh and dining restaurant and steakhouse lo- the Prime Time Filet and Lobster local, the scratch-made entrees are cated in the Bank of America Tower Glenwood Grill Roll. 4208 Six Forks Road; (919) 784- to die for and the cocktails—made at North Hills. Capital Grille spe- PICKUP Putting a modern spin on 0400; thecowfish.com $$ with artisanal ice—are elevated and cializes in dry-aged steaks, artful- Southern and Low Country favor- refreshing. STIR exudes an upscale ly prepared seafood and delicious ites from the mountains to the coast, Mia Francesca Trattoria seaside restaurant-vibe with a pre- sides to share, like our favorite Lob- chef John Wright sources ingredients PICKUP DELIVERY Rustic wood mier location in North Hills that’s ster Mac ‘n’ Cheese. If you only have from all over the nation to create au- beams and high ceilings are the ideal for office lunches, dinner dates time for a cocktail, we recommend thentic dishes such as Parmesan fried backdrop to Northern Italian dishes and family brunches. Our favorite enjoying it on the beautiful patio. oysters and a marinated and grilled like Pollo Parmigiana and Spaghet- dish? The scallop and shrimp white 4242 Six Forks Road; (919) 787-3901; rack of lamb. 2603-151 Glenwood Av- ti alla Bolognese, as well as pizzas, cheddar mac and cheese. 4242 Six thecapitalgrille.com $$$ enue; (919) 782-3102; glenwoodgrill. salads and antipasti. With an ev- Forks Road; (984) 200-8614; stirra- com $$ er-changing menu that highlights leigh.com $$ CO seasonal NC ingredients, experi- PICKUP Chef Masanori Shiraishi Hummingbird ence truly authentic, made-from- Vivace fuses traditional Southeast Asian cui- 2018 PICKUP At Hum- scratch Italian food using local, This Italian eatery feels like a home BEST sine with his own creative and mod- mingbird you can en- farm-to-table products. 4100 Main away from home with its long cush- BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE ern designs at CO. From his 25 years joy all three meals of at North Hills Street; (919) 278-1525; ioned banquettes adorned with col- of culinary experience, Shiraishi has the day, paired with coffee and tea in miafrancescaraleigh.com $$ orful throw pillows and spacious several unique dishes including Ma- the morning and innovative craft outdoor seating. Enjoy Italian clas- laysian chili wings, tasty caramel pork cocktails in the evening. Try dishes Midtown Grille sics like Veal Saltimbocca and pizzas, banh mi and trendy poke bowls. 101 like steak and eggs, chicory salad, Midtown Grille offers sophisticat- as well as creative seasonal menu Park at North Hills Street; (919) 258- roast beef po’boy and ricotta fritters ed yet approachable contemporary items from Executive Chef Ian Sul- 2070; eatatco.com/location/raleigh $ from NOLA transplant chef Coleen American cuisine including shrimp livan featuring pasta, lamb, chicken, Speaks. 1053 E Whitaker Mill Road, and grits, Espresso Rubbed NY strip beef, salmon and swordfish.4209 Coquette Brasserie Suite 111; (919) 301-8900; humming- and fried oysters. Dessert is a must Lassiter Mill Road; (919) 787-7747; Executive chef Ian Sullivan birdraleigh.com $$ here so save room for the Choco- vivaceraleigh.com $$ prepares classic French cui- late Torte or the Creme Bruleé. 4421 sine that never disappoints— Lilly’s Pizza Six Forks Road; (919) 782-9463; from Coq au Vin to Beef Bour- PICKUP DELIVERY Four themidtowngrille.com $$ guignon—sourcing ingredients from musicians started a carryout and delivery pizza place in a shopping venue offers a creative se- Raleigh favorite, Piccolo Mondo, interact with Pettifer and his chefs. former biker bar 25 years ago and to- lection of starters, salads and sand- Chef Paolo DeMartino prepares rus- Margaux’s offers select cuts of meat day, Lilly’s is still going strong. Favor- wiches, including a Shrimp BLT and tic Northern Italian cuisine in this and fish, and a three-course price ites include the CowTipper with beef, Eastern BBQ pork sliders. Upstairs, a quaint eatery with a rich rustic dé- fixe menu. 8111 Creedmoor Road; olives, Parmesan and feta and South gift shop sells local foods and other cor. Known for its classic spinach fet- (919) 846-9846; margauxsrestaurant. of the Border with salsa, chicken, wares. 2014 Fairview Road; (919) tuccine and inventive daily specials, com $$$ cheese, jalapeños and cilantro. Lilly’s 821-1240; nofo.com $ the DeMartino family has been per- also offers gluten-free 10-inch pies. fecting dishes for over 40 years. 6196 Milton’s Pizza 1813 Glenwood Avenue; (919) 833- The Point at Glenwood Falls of Neuse Road; (919) 981-0305; PICKUP A staple since 1983, 0226; lillyspizza.com $ Restaurant and Bar cafetiramisu.net $$ Milton’s offers a lunch buffet Owned and operated by Raleigh na- with pizza, pasta, lasagna Lola’s Beach Bar tives, The Point serves comfort food Chow Pizza and Wings and a 40-item salad bar, including PICKUP Catch beach vibes all year at reasonable prices in a neighbor- PICKUP Executive chef Bryan Re- smoothies for the kids, as well as tra- long at this tropical-inspired cantina, hood setting, including both lunch phann prepares grilled smoked ditional Italian dishes, burgers and offering street tacos, burritos, nachos, and dinner and a Sunday brunch wings, ground in-house burgers, beer. This family friendly eatery of- bowls and more alongside speciality buffet. The dinner menu features hand-tossed pizza and fresh sal- fers weekly and daily specials—from housemade margaritas and cocktails. dishes for all taste buds, including ads—all available with a wide selec- half-priced bottles of wine to $2 off They use 100 percent agave tequi- fried olives, duck wings, Calabash tion of both local and international an appetizer with a large pizza order. las and fresh squeezed juices, even shrimp, penne a la vodka and a se- craft beers. Live trivia on Wednesday 8853 Six Forks Road; (919) 847-0604. in their sweet and sour mix. 1803 lection of wood-fired pizzas. 1626 nights at 8. 8311 Creedmoor Road; 14520 Falls of Neuse Road; (919) 570- Glenwood Avenue; (984) 222-3647; Glenwood Avenue; (919) 755-1007; (919) 841-4995; chowraleigh.com $ 9099; miltonspizza.com $ lolasbeach.bar $ thepointatglenwood.com $$ Gonza Tacos y Tequila Nantucket Grill & Bar Mandolin Red Dragon Go for fresh Colombian-in- Nantucket Grill brings classics like PICKUP DELIVERY Sean PICKUP A Five Points staple with spired cuisine with a hip- creamy lobster bisque and New England Fowler, who opened Mando- a cozy ambiance serving authentic pie-chic vibe, complete with Clam Chowder, plus unique items like lin in the old Johnson’s Phar- Chinese classics like Kung Pao beef neon colors fashioned into modern grilled seafood kabobs (shrimp or scal- macy space off Fairview Road, has and Kung Pao chicken, as well as an Day of the Dead decor. Favorites in- lops) or seafood or jambalaya pasta. come full circle from eating grilled extensive à la carte menu. 2513 Fair- clude a new spin on traditional en- Sandwiches, salads, burgers and steaks cheese at the pharmacy counter as a view Road; (919) 782-1102; reddrag- chiladas, tacos, quesadillas and faji- are available, too, and don’t skip dessert: kid to serving up iconic, locally onraleigh.com $ tas. 7713 Lead Mine Rd; (919) the cakes are homemade and offered sourced Southern dishes as a home- 846-5478; gonzatacosytequila.com $ whole or by the slice. Our personal fa- grown chef. Classic menu items in- Ta ste vorite: strawberry shortcake. 1145 Falls clude chicken and waffles, pan- PICKUP Taste offers fresh and Hibernian Irish Pub River Avenue, (919) 870-1955; nantuck- seared grouper and grilled Lady whole foods in morsels—portions PICKUP DELIVERY The per- etgrill.com $$ Edison pork chop. 2519 Fairview between appetizers and entreés— fect place for traditional Boxty or Road; (919) 322-0365; mandolinra- from a cheese plate to Angus beef Bangers and Mash, the Hibernian is North Ridge Pub leigh.com $$$ sliders and seared pistachio-crusted a cozy Irish pub with good food and PICKUP North Ridge Pub is an up- ahi tuna. Pair your meal from a ro- an extensive beer list. 8021 Falls of scale restaurant serving elevated ver- Neuse River Brewing tating seasonal menu with a drink Neuse Road; (919) 803-0290; hiberni- sions of classic pub fare, including a & Brasserie from the owner’s private wine re- anpub.com $ French dip sandwich with roast beef, PICKUP DELIVERY At Neuse serve or choose from a variety of se- Swiss cheese and au jus, crab cakes River Brewing’s North Raleigh tap- lect craft beers. 1912 Bernard Street; Kanki Japanese House of with black bean rice and lemon-lime room, old meets new in the form of (919) 948-7815; thetastebar.com $$ Steak and Sushi sauce and an Asian burger grilled traditional and experimental con- PICKUP DELIVERY Known for and dipped in teriyaki soy sauce, temporary craft brews, paired with Wilson’s Eatery their fresh sushi and hibachi cui- then topped with spinach, mush- a simple menu in a relaxed setting. PICKUP Located within Dock 1053, sine, Kanki is a beloved gathering rooms, tomato and cilantro garlic Eastern European-inspired dishes Wilson’s Eatery offers locally-sourced, place for those looking for more mayo. 6010 Falls of Neuse Road; (919) like mussels, duck poutine, croque scratch-made sandwiches, flatbreads than just a standard dinner. Watch 790-9125; northridgepub.com $$ monsieur and steak frites perfectly and salads with a Southern flair in as their talented chefs expertly chop, complement their beers, which range an open indoor/outdoor warehouse dice and cook your meal in front of Peri Brothers Pizza from a smoked Belgian brown ale to space, complete with a beer garden you with the flip of a knife and the PICKUP DELIVERY A neighbor- a streamside blueberry pop tart sour. shared by sister company Lynnwood beat of a spatula on large teppanyaki hood gem in Celebration Shop- On warm days, take your meal out- Brewing Concern. LBC beers are of- grills, performing fun tricks such as ping Center, Peri Brothers has been side to enjoy their exquisite open-air fered, along with house-made sodas making onions into volcanos. 4325 churning out New York-style pizzas patio. 518 Pershing Road; (984) 232- and craft cocktails. 1053 E. Whitaker Glenwood Avenue, Suite 1070; (919) for three years. Create your own 8479; neuseriverbrewing.com $$ Mill Road; (919) 977-5442; wilson- 782-9708; kanki.com $$$ or choose from a unique selection seatery.com $ of specialty pies inspired by New NOFO @ the Pig Margaux’s York neighborhoods like Hells PICKUP Located in a reno- PICKUP Chef de Cuisine Andrew Kitchen, the Bronx and the Flat vated Piggly Wiggly, NOFO NORTH RALEIGH Pettifer trained all over the world Iron District. Homemade pastas, takes its initials from its first before coming to Margaux’s in 1996, hot subs, fresh salads and buffalo location on North Fourth Street in bringing flavors and techniques from wings round out the menu. 7321 downtown Wilmington (now Café Tiramisu Bali, London, Brazil and Sydney to Six Forks Road; (919) 844-6692; closed). The two-story dining and PICKUP Originating from an old round out a creative menu. The open peribrotherspizza.com $ kitchen format encourages guests to The Piper’s Tavern and pita sandwiches and daily spe- pickle chips or mac and cheese. are finished logs stumps. Check A comforting local pub with a cials like Lebanese spaghetti, Basmati 2018 Clark Avenue; (919) 755-2231; out the Moonrise Brunch, serving friendly atmosphere, Piper’s Tavern rice with chicken and spanakopita. cameronbarandgrill.com $ late-night breakfast small plates. combines a traditional Irish pub, 9650 Strickland Road; (919) 847- 425 Oberlin Road; (919) 723-9353; sports bar and family restaurant into 2700; sassool.com $ Cantina 18 tupelohoneycafe.com $$ one. It’s become a popular spot for PICKUP With a rooftop bar and families and friends to gather for bar Sawmill Tap Room an all-glass front, Chef Jason Smith Village Draft House food and Piper’s own specialty dish- PICKUP Home of the original Breu- is serving his trademark Mexican Village Draft House is a “beer friend- es, including shrimp and grits, Low ben, there’s no need to choose be- fusion dishes with more than a lit- ly” restaurant featuring 100 beers on Country crab cakes and homemade tween good beer and good food. Plen- tle swank. Cantina 18 is a decid- tap. The atmosphere is relaxed where grilled bratwurst. 8304 Falls of Neu- ty of taps and a wide variety of artisan edly upscale and urban addition you can sit inside or outside and still se Road; (919) 676-7413; thepiper- burgers and salads can be enjoyed out- to Cameron Village, open seven see the game. The menu features ev- stavern.com $$ side on the deck or indoors to catch days a week. 433 Daniels Street; erything from salads and great burg- a game in an energetic atmosphere. (919) 835-9911; 18restaurantgroup. ers to grilled chicken or bacon meat- Poppyseed Market Cafe 7701 Lead Mine Road; (919) 845-7889; com/cantina-18-raleigh $ loaf platters. 428 Daniels Street; (919) & Wine Bar sawmilltaproom.com $ 833-1373; villagedrafthouse.com $ PICKUP Stop in Poppyseed’s gourmet Piccola Italia deli and café for hot and cold sand- Sola Coffee Café PICKUP Sicily native Frank wiches, made-to-order with quality PICKUP This family-owned neigh- Amato has been preparing LAFAYETTE VILLAGE Boar’s Head meats and fresh toppings borhood café has the feel of a Europe- classic Italian meals in Cam- for lunch. In the evening, choose from an coffeehouse. The morning kitch- eron Village since 1982. In this re- loaded salads, elevated comfort dishes en menu includes egg sandwiches, laxed lunch and dinner spot, enjoy Driftwood Southern Kitchen like mac and cheese, meatloaf and la- mini-omelets and bagels; definitely handmade pizzas, homemade soups PICKUP Polished concrete sagna, or hand tossed pizzas, best en- try the hot mini doughnuts. Just be- and salads, as well as your traditional floors combine with rough- joyed with a glass of wine or local brew. fore noon, the menu switches to sand- Italian pasta dishes, including meat hewn wood tables and stone 8801 Lead Mine Road, #107; (919) 870- wiches and salads with vegetarian and or cheese-filled tortellini served with accents to present rustic farmhouse 4997; poppyseedmkt.com $ gluten-free options and flatbreads your choice of sauce. 423 Woodburn cooking using locally sourced ingre- take center stage after 5 p.m. 7705 Road (919) 833-6888; piccolaitalianc. dients. Favorites include smoked and Relish Craft Kitchen Lead Mine Road; (919) 803-8983; com $ grilled Meatloaf and goat cheese rav- & Bourbon Bar solacoffee.com $ ioli. Chef’s table seating features an PICKUP DELIVERY A craft kitch- so•ca open kitchen, and semi-private en and bourbon bar specializing in Winston’s Grille PICKUP DELIVERY so•ca derives rooms can be reserved. Sunday comfort foods with a “new Southern” Open since 1986, Winston’s is a lo- it’s name from several sources and its brunch offers a variety of Southern twist, Relish offers mac & cheese skil- cal favorite for its prime rib, pas- menu transports you to unfamiliar classics. 8460 Honeycutt Road; (919) lets, burgers, wraps, fried black-eyed tas and fresh salads. Its traditional lands with more than 20 countries 977-8360; driftwoodraleigh.com $$ peas, hearty grilled cheese sandwich- steakhouse ambiance and expansive represented. Dishes such as the Bra- es and “farm fresh” sides like Caroli- outdoor terrace for dining is popular zilian Feijoada, Peruvian Tiradito de Farina na caviar and fried green tomatoes. A with the locals. Sutton Square, 6401 Pescado or Puerto Rican Mofongo PICKUP Wood-fired pizzas seasonal menu changes frequently to Falls of Neuse Road; (919) 790-0700; are right at home on the streets of and classic old school dishes showcase local fruits and vegetables. winstonsgrille.com $$ Rio de Janeiro, Lima and Fajardo. are easy finds at this casual 5625 Creedmoor Road; (919) 787- 2130 Clark Avenue; (919) 322-0440; neighborhood American-Italian 1855; relishraleigh.com $ Zest Café socaraleigh.com $$ restaurant. The menu features fresh PICKUP This café combines con- and imported pastas. Don’t overlook Saint Jacques temporary American fare with Tazza Kitchen the Night Kitchen Bakery Italian Don’t be deceived by the un- eclectic art and home furnishings PICKUP Tazza takes pride in using bread with olive oil or the grilled assuming strip-mall loca- in ceramic, metal, linen and glass. dozens of local farmers for its ingre- bruschetta. 8450 Honeycutt Road; tion–Saint Jacques is a Ra- Favorite meals include a NC catfish dients as well as sourcing proteins (919) 714-7477; farinaraleigh.com $$ leigh treasure. Chef-restaurateur sandwich, cashew encrusted chicken that are antibiotic and chemical free. Serge Falcoz-Vigne has been creating breast and veggie lasagna. 8831 Six High ceilings lend a simple urban Fresh Levant an authentic French experience with Forks Road; (919) 848-4792; zestcafe- ambiance that aligns with the menu; PICKUP Raleigh’s only 100 percent exceptional food and wine for almost homeart.com $ dishes include spicy sausage and non-GMO, gluten-free restaurant 15 years. Saint Jacques was voted one black pepper honey pizza with aged offers pastries, wine, coffee and of the Top 100 restaurants in the na- provolone and fresh mozzarella. 432 sandwiches and salads inspired by tion by Open Table in 2016. 6112 CAMERON VILLAGE Woodburn Avenue; (919) 835-9463; the Levant Mediterranean region. Falls of Neuse Road; (919) 862-2770; tazzakitchen.com $$ Favorites are the bistro eggs, lentil saintjacquesfrenchcuisine.com $$$ soup, grilled halloumi and fattoush. Cameron Bar & Grill Tupelo Honey Café For dessert, the cinnamon rolls driz- Sassool Mediterranean Cafe Cameron Bar & Grill will take you PICKUP DELIVERY A sister restau- zled with an apple cider glaze are sin- PICKUP DELIVERY Sassool be- back to the Cameron Village of the rant to the original Tupelo Honey ful. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite 106; gan as a family bakery in 1977 and ’50s and ’60s thanks to wall-sized in Asheville, you’ll find fresh, made- (984) 200-3999; freshlevant.com $$ has since re-branded as a restau- art from that era. Try the black- from-scratch eats, from blueberry rant specializing in Mediterranean eyed pea hummus or the Raleigh jam and biscuits to fried okra and Simply Crepes dishes crafted from high-quality Burger with pulled pork, cilantro shrimp and grits. Farms in North PICKUP DELIVERY Started by the ingredients and authentic recipes. slaw, fried pickles and Cheerwine and South Carolina are big in the Heroux family, Simply Crepes puts The menu includes deli platters, piz- BBQ. Opt for a traditional side or supply chain; honey drips from French-Canadian family recipes za-shaped pita pies, deli-fresh salads go Southern with sweet potato fries, honeycombed ceilings and tables to work as the perfect medium for both the sweet and savory, including Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse cheese sandwich or the Vesper board, fare, including pizza, salads, antipas- smoked salmon and chicken cordon Passadores visit tableside with skew- the latter featuring local and German ti and the famous “Whitten-Burger” bleu. The Grand Marnier crepe is a ers of beef, pork, lamb, chicken and sliced meats, Hickory Grove camem- named after Derek Whittenburg, great dessert option for those 21 and sausage, offering a taste of a traveling bert, Jarlsberg, pickles, radishes, one of the players from the 1983 up. 8470 Honeycutt Road, Suite 100; charcuterie packed with flavor fresh boiled egg, horseradish mustard and championship team who frequents (919) 322-2327; simplycrepes.com $ off the grill. All meals are buffet style a local bread basket. 16 W Martin the restaurant. 420 Fayetteville Street; and include an appetizer and sal- Street; (919) 747-9345; capitalclub16. (919)256-1451; jimmyvsraleigh.com $$ Sushi One ad bar, the latter featuring shrimp, com $$ Modern and elegant with stone and salmon, grilled and steamed vege- lucettegrace granite interior, Sushi One offers su- tables, salads and more. 8551 Bri- Centro Mexican PICKUP This contemporary patis- shi and sashimi options, including er Creek Parkway; (919) 544-3344; Bright colors, wood floors serie in the heart of downtown Ra- staples (California roll) to more ad- brasasteakhouse.com $$$ and exposed brick are the leigh is a great place to start your day, venturous choices (such as the Unagi backdrop to authentic Mexi- a lunchtime escape or a reward after a roll). BOGO sushi rolls are available Brier Creek Beer Garden can and Latin American cuisine, in- long day’s work. A few of our favorite often (dine-in only); the restaurant PICKUP Located in a shopping cluding mole poblano and chilaq- dishes: the ham and cheddar crois- also offers tempura, teriyaki, yakiso- center filled with chain restaurants, uiles verdes with sautéed white corn sant, curry chicken salad sandwich ba and hibachi options. 8470 Honey- this locally owned beer garden and tortilla chips tossed in tomatillo and the salted caramel brownie. 235 cutt Road, Suite 100; (919) 615-3209; restaurant offers 52 craft beers on sauce, cilantro, heavy cream and S. Salisbury Street; (919) 307-4950; sushionenc.com $$ draft, more than 100 bottles, wine cheese topped with rajas and two lucettegrace.com $ and spirits—all served with lunch poached eggs. Other favorites are the Village Grill and dinner. The menu features guacamole, salsa, queso, margaritas ORO PICKUP DELIVERY A great burger unique dishes like the date in a blan- and sangria. 106 S Wilmington Street; Located in the PNC Building, ORO spot. Try the Memphis smokehouse ket sandwich, a fresh toasted pretzel (919) 835-3593; centroraleigh.com $ is a trendy, tapas-style restaurant burger, an 8-ounce burger patty roll filled with peanut butter, dates, featuring craft cocktails, a full wine topped with pulled pork, barbe- tart berries and celery. 8521 Bri- Death and Taxes bar and small plates meant for shar- cue sauce, smoked bacon, cheddar er Creek Parkway; (919) 748-3900; An Ashley Christensen restaurant, ing. Enjoy global cuisine, including cheese and crispy fried onion rings. briercreekbeergarden.com $ Death and Taxes is located in a pe- seared scallops, wagyu steak tartare The Grill’s menu also includes share- riod building with tall ceilings and and wok fried Brussels sprouts, in a able plates, flatbreads, sandwiches, Trali Irish Pub arched windows, offering a creative sophisticated atmosphere with two coleslaw, mac and cheese and sweet PICKUP In Brierdale Shopping selection of food cooked over the stories and an all-white color pal- potato crusted grouper. 8470 Hon- Center’s Trali Irish Pub, you’ll find open fire. Try the grilled duck breast ette. 18 E Martin St; (919) 832-6622; eycutt Road; (919) 890-5340; village- authentic Irish food and pints, plus with black rice, embered carrots and ororaleigh.com $$ grillraleigh.com $ craft beer and local music. The menu vadouvan or the steak tartare with is crafted by chef and owner Eamonn carrot, turmeric, cilantro and grilled Poole’s Diner Vinos Finos Kelly, who hails from County Gal- ciabatta. 105 W. Hargett Street; (984) Open seven days a week from Kitchen and Wine Bar way in Ireland. Enjoy a pint or two 242-0218; ac-restaurants.com $$ 5 p.m. ‘til midnight, this 1945

2018 PICKUP This local tapas and alongside traditional dishes includ- pie shop of the same name BEST wine bar offers one of the ar- ing boxty, fish and chips, bangers Garland was restored by Ashley Christensen, BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE ea’s largest selections of and mash and shepherd’s pie. 10370 This artsy Indian-Asian keeping much of the space’s original South American wines, pairing won- Moncreiffe Road; 919-544-4141; restaurant with a distinct charm and featuring a double-horse- derfully with Vinos Finos’ renowned traliirishpub.com $$ Southern flare is located near shoe bar, red leather banquettes, Lu- Argentine beef empanadas. Other the very center of downtown. Color- cite chairs and chalkboard menus small plate offerings include ba- Zayka Indian Cuisine ful art decorates black walls; trees which change both daily and weekly con-wrapped Medjool dates or crab PICKUP DELIVERY One of the climb to the ceiling. The lamb shank according to ingredients available. meat-stuffed artichokes. Entrees in- only Punjabi Northern Indian osso-bucco and Tandoor chicken 426 S. McDowell Street; (919) 832- clude steak, lamb stew and salmon. restaurants in Raleigh or the Trian- kabobs are two popular picks. 14 W 4477; ac-restaurants.com Prices not 8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite 110; gle, Zakya prides itself on creating Martin Street; (919) 833-6886; given (919) 747-9233; vinosfinosypicadas. savory “Tandoori” oven dishes by garlandraleigh.com $$ com $ blending herbs and spices. Great Poole’side Pies lunch buffet with a dozen different Happy & Hale Ashley Christensen’s latest venture Indian dishes plus homemade Indi- PICKUP This all-day counter-ser- highlights something new from the BRIER CREEK an breads made daily. 10410 Mon- vice cafe offers a health-focused chef—pizza. Neapolitan-style pies creiffe Road, Suite 104; (919) 361- menu of salads, protein bowls, are prepared in a 900-degree Marra 5370; zaykaraleigh.com $$ smoothies and juice, with a mission Forni Italian brick oven. The retro, Azitra Indian to offer fresh, fast, healthy fuel for swim-club themed eatery also offers PICKUP DELIVERY Enjoy Indi- the body. You can order online for starters and salads, with a comple- an classics as well as a few fusion FAYETTEVILLE STREET pickup and delivery is available. 443 mentary cocktail menu. 428 S Mc- surprises from lamb vindaloo to Fayetteville Street; (919) 307-4148; Dowell Street; ac-restaurants.com $$ paneer tikka masala. Dine indoors happyandhale.com $ for a white tablecloth experience Capital Club 16 Raleigh Times Bar with modern lighting and pops of PICKUP Once home to Ra- Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar 2018 PICKUP Located in the home BEST color or venture outside to spacious leigh’s social and literary set, PICKUP DELIVERY Named for the of the former Raleigh Times BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE patio and bar seating. 8411 Bri- this historic building features head coach of NC State’s national newspaper, this 100-year-old er Creek Parkway; (919) 484-3939; 14-foot ceilings, vintage subway tile championship winning basketball building was renovated in 2006 and azitra.us $$ and heart pine floors salvaged from team, Jim Valvano, Jimmy V’s offers now boasts a rooftop patio and sec- the 1800s. Try the portobello grilled upscale Italian as well as more casual ond-floor seating. A local watering Clouds Brewing Lady Luck we all know and love, head to Southern hole with a generous selection of craft PICKUP In 1925, Carolina Power PICKUP A trendy new bar and Charred, a rustic bar and restaurant beers—particularly the Belgian vari- & Light Company built a one-story restaurant on Glenwood, Lady Luck with wood-paneled walls and charm- ety—the menu features wide variety as Art Deco building to house street- combines a playful Miami nightclub ing North Carolina decor. Southern well, including NC catfish, pork belly cars and buses; now, it’s home to vibe with neon pink decor, Span- Charred features saucy BBQ meat Sisig lettuce wraps and kale Caesar sal- Clouds Brewing. Experience “Down- ish-inspired small plates and funky platters on vintage tin trays, complete ad. 14 E. Hargett Street; (919) 833- pour,” a self-serve wall of beer taps. cocktails ranging from a tiki drink with comforting side options such as 0999; raleightimesbar.com $ The restaurant offers brunch, lunch served in a miniature trash can to biscuits, okra, hush puppies and fa- and dinner and with more than 80 a cocktail in a tea cup. Chef Kevin mous SC mac & cheese. 510 Glenwood Sono Raleigh beers, ciders and meads. The BBQ Ruiz’s menu includes octopus sal- Avenue Suite 101; (919) 758-8851; PICKUP Chef Hyun-Woo pork belly burger is a menu favorite. ad, seared beef carpaccio, chorizo southerncharred.com $ Kim is a South Korean native 126 N West Street; (919) 307-8335; meatballs and more. A live DJ keeps who is trained in the stylings cloudsbrewing.com $ the party going after the kitchen Sullivan’s Steakhouse of Japanese, Korean and Thai cui- closes; dancing is encouraged. 222 PICKUP DELIVERY Located in the sines. At Sono he prepares a tradi- The Cortez Glenwood Avenue; (984) 297-8248; Creamery Building in downtown’s tional Japanese menu featuring ra- Seafood & Cocktail eatyourluck.com $$ Glenwood South district, Sullivan’s is a men dishes, rolls, sushi, dumplings PICKUP DELIVERY Occu- steakhouse fine-dining experience with and more. À la carte items are avail- pying the Glenwood South My Way Tavern rich wood paneling, luxurious seating able as well, including tuna, eel, location formerly held by Eatery & Spirits and hearty plates. Most notable on the salmon, octopus and red snapper. Cafe Helios, The Cortez brings a PICKUP DELIVERY This spot will menu is the signature house-cut steaks 319 Fayetteville Street; (919) 521- subtly tropical setting with a modern remind you of Cheers where “every- enhanced with your choice of signature 5328; sonoraleigh.com $ feel. Known for its dollar oyster spe- one knows your name.” The dark butters, which include Cajun, gorgon- cial Tuesdays-Sundays from 5–6 wood tavern is a good spot to watch a zola garlic and Cabernet goat cheese. Tama Tea p.m., Chef Oscar Diaz offers not only game with televisions on every wall. 410 Glenwood Avenue; (919) 833-2888. This North Carolina-native, health an eclectic seafood menu but also a The signature dishes will impress, es- sullivanssteakhouse.com $$ loving, bohemian-style cafe nestled wide range of Mexican-American pecially the Baja tacos and the baby in downtown Raleigh brings new handcrafted cocktails. 413 Glenwood back ribs. 522 St. Mary’s Street; (919) Sushi Blues versions of tea, coffee and sandwich- Avenue; (919) 342-8227; cortezra- 900-8273; mywaytavern.com $ PICKUP BOGO sushi rolls (dine-in es to the table. Matcha tea, bubble leigh.com $ only) are very popular (try the Wolf- tea, green smoothies and vegan Plates Neighborhood Kitchen pack) and half-price wine bottles on sandwiches are all included on its Dogwood Bar + Eatery PICKUP Nestled in a cozy neighbor- Sundays and Wednesdays make this an menu. 401 Fayetteville Street; (919) Retro mid-century designs inspire hood shopping center and decorated affordable spot to get a wide selection 561-6271; tamatea.com $$ the furniture for this venue, which with tiny white lights, Plates serves re- of fresh sushi and sashimi in a casual is home to two bars, indoor and imagined Southern favorites using lo- environment. 301 Glenwood Avenue; outdoor, as well as a grand wrap- cal ingredients. 301 Glenwood Avenue; (919) 664-8061; sushibluescafe.com $ GLENWOOD SOUTH around heated porch. Dogwood of- (919) 828-0018; plateskitchen.com $ fers a small menu of shareable plates, Thaiphoon Bistro plus a Sunday brunch, to accompany The Rockford PICKUP DELIVERY Tradition- 42nd Street Oyster Bar their unique handcrafted cocktails. PICKUP Opened in 1994 as the only al Thai cooking with a few mod- PICKUP Opened originally 610 Glenwood Avenue; (919) 977- bar or restaurant in the now bustling ern touches. Try the crispy spring as a grocery store in 1931 after 3714; dogwoodraleigh.com $ Glenwood South district, The Rock- rolls for $4.95 or opt for a heartier Prohibition ended, this eatery ford is known for its timeless interior meal with a variety of Thai noodle became the first place in Raleigh to Hibernian Irish Pub decor and classy yet approachable soups, stir fry and fried rice. 301 serve draft beers in frosted mugs. PICKUP DELIVERY Tip back a menu. Its inconspicuous location Glenwood Avenue; (919) 720-4034; There are still plenty of frosty mugs, Guinness in this traditional pub with above Parliament bar is popular thaiphoonbistro.com $ but now this landmark gets attention painted red brick, wood paneling among artists, musicians, business for its fresh seafood and seasonal and a mini library. Traditional Irish professionals and industry workers Tobacco Road Sports menu featuring the state’s best oys- dishes abound—from bangers & alike for their elevated comfort dish- Cafe & Brewery ters, shrimp, scallops, clams, fish and mash to fish ‘n chips. Also popular es such as cast iron mac and cheese, PICKUP DELIVERY Located in mussels. 508 W Jones St; (919) 831- are a variety of burgers (lamb, beef cheerwine bbq brisket and Caroli- the historic Powerhouse building in 2811; 42ndstoysterbar.com $$ and brisket). 311 Glenwood Avenue; na shrimp cakes. 320 1/2 Glenwood downtown Raleigh, Tobacco Road’s (919) 833-2285; hibernianpub.com $ Avenue; (919) 821-9020; therockfor- new location offers a terrific blend of Anise Pho drestaurant.com $$ fresh food and craft beers, along with PICKUP DELIVERY This Vietnam- La Santa sports viewing for all types of fans. ese restaurant occupies a comfort- PICKUP DELIVERY La Santa is Snoopy’s Hot Dogs The menu features dishes crafted in- able space on Glenwood South with a family-owned restaurant serving PICKUP Hot dogs and hamburgers house by the professional chef, like a daily lunch special combo consist- traditional Mexican food based on reign at this ultra-casual diner with Buffalo chicken egg rolls, Memphis ing of pho, banh mi sub, rice platter recipes from the owner’s mother a walk-up window, but you’ll also nachos, a fried green tomato sand- or salad noodle bowl. Other entrees who hails from Guadalajara. Popular find homemade chicken salad and wich and entrees ranging from BBQ are available for dinner, as well as dishes include handmade tortillas, vegetable soup along with tradition- beef ribs to black eyed pea cakes. a house special ice cream, which bolillo (Mexican bread) with car- al sides of seasoned fries, onion rings 505 W Jones Street; (919) 301-8793; comes in five flavors: Hawaiian co- nitas, chicken enchiladas and mole and chips. Multiple Raleigh locations; tobaccoroadsportscafe.com $ conut, avocado, ube purple yam, poblano. Margaritas are made from snoopys.com $ mango and green tea. 222 Glenwood fresh fruit juices squeezed daily. 222 Vidrio Avenue, Suite 113; (919) 803-4539; Glenwood Avenue, Suite 107; (919) Southern Charred 2018 PICKUP At Vidrio, an BEST facebook.com/AnisePho $ 720-4096; lasantanc.com $ PICKUP DELIVERY For favorites enormous backdrop of BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE blown-glass plates anchors the space, plates and Vietnamese sandwiches. tensen has created a great casual fried pickles, the big house burger with European furnishings and stylish 2811 Hillsborough Street; (919) 615- dining spot serving classic comfort and the hand cut French fries, which details reminiscent of a Mediterranean 0741; phovietnamone.com $ food—from chicken and waffles to come with a choice of dipping sauc- fishing village. The menu showcases mac and cheese to cinnamon biscuit es. If you still have room afterward, different cuisines including a North Af- The Player’s Retreat bread pudding. 237 S. Wilmington the salty peanut butter with roast-

rican-inspired harissa dip, steak tartare 2018 The Player’s Retreat remains Street; (919) 322-0127; ac-restaurants. ed banana milkshake is a customer BEST and homemade pasta. Enjoy craft cock- one of Raleigh’s favorite com $$ favorite. 237 S. Wilmington Street; BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE tails or wine from the 50-plus vintages sports bars since 1951, serv- (919) 322-0126; ac-restaurants.com $ on tap. 500 Glenwood Avenue; 919-803- ing up classic bar food like mozzarel- Bida Manda 6033; vidrioraleigh.com $$$ la sticks, buffalo wings, burgers and Laotian Restaurant & Bar Gravy chicken strips in a neighborhood Presenting traditional Laotian PICKUP DELIVERY Ask any Ital- setting complete with sports fans, cuisine in a modern setting, ian-American what ‘gravy’ is and HILLSBOROUGH STREET families and students alike. Enjoy this popular hideaway serves they’ll tell you it’s the pasta sauce your meal inside or out on the patio, up authentic, flavorful Laotian dishes their mothers and grandmothers both with optimal TV views for in generous portions. The owners use cooked fresh every night. At Gravy, Coco Bongo sports watching. 105 Oberlin Road; family recipes and fresh local ingredi- Chef Brent Hopkins makes his own Hillsborough Street’s cool and caus- (919) 755-9589; playersretreat.net $ ents as inspirations for Bida Manda’s pasta and cures his own meats. Kids al Mexican restaurant features daily menu. Reservations are recommend- will enjoy the pizza bread while we lunch and drink specials in its color- Second Empire ed, as is the crispy pork belly soup, the recommend the risotto balls or the ful dining room. The dinner menu PICKUP Otherwise known as the crispy lettuce wraps and the pad thai. tagliatelle bolognese for the adults. includes Mexican favorites like fajitas, Dodd-Hinsdale house, this stately 222 S. Blount Street; (919) 829-9999; 135 S. Wilmington Street; (919) 896- burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas, as and elegant “Second Empire” home bidamanda.com $$ 8513; gravyraleigh.com $$ well as signature seafood, chicken and from 1879 is a local favorite for spe- steak dishes. Enjoy a frozen margarita cial occasions, featuring original Big Ed’s City Market High Horse with your meal in the summertime at staircases, porches and woodwork Big Ed’s has called City Market home Chef Katsuji Tanabe brings his Top an outdoor table decorated with bright alongside a white tablecloth din- since 1989 and it still serves up some Chef alum status to Raleigh’s City green umbrellas. 2400 Hillsborough ing experience. Try the roasted five of the best in Southern cooking. Market. With an emphasis on wood Street; (984) 242-0898; cocobongora- spice Pennsylvania duck breast or Open seven days a week for break- fired cooking, High Horse’s playful leigh.com $$ the rosemary grilled Australian lamb fast, brunch and lunch, Big Ed’s of- menu consists of Japanese, Mexi- rack from Chef Daniel Schurr. 330 fers omelets, pancakes and biscuits can and American inspired dishes David’s Dumpling & Hillsborough Street; (919) 829-3663; and grits all day. For lunch, check the and diners can watch as chefs pre- Noodle Bar second-empire.com $$$ daily specials such as the chicken & pare small plates, including bacon PICKUP DELIVERY David’s Dump- dumplings or the pork chop plate. wrapped dates, roasted bone barrow ling and Noodle Bar features a pan- State of Beer 220 Wolfe Street; (919) 836-9909; and NC grilled oysters, in the restau- Asian menu with influences from PICKUP DELIVERY Downtown bigedscitymarket.com $ rant’s open kitchen. A meal at High Chinese, Vietnamese and Malaysian Raleigh’s bottle shop serves great Horse wouldn’t be complete without cuisines. Lunch and dinner includes craft beer, chef-crafted sandwiches Brewery Bhavana a pop culture-themed house cocktail small plates, noodles, quick-stir dish- and gourmet salads. Our favorite is 2018 As much a work of art and dessert. 208 Wolfe St; (919) 594- BEST es and chef specialties such as shrimp the ghost pepper salami with chipo- as a restaurant, go for 1381; highhorsenc.com $$ BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE & scallops, filet mignon and pork tle mayo sandwich, pickled jalapeño the ambiance as well with Chinese pickled turnip. An ex- mustard slaw, fresh jalapeños and as the handcrafted beer and Dim London Bridge Pub tensive sake list includes cocktails, pepper jack cheese served with a side Sum cuisine. From original brews to PICKUP DELIVERY For “bloody flights and cold and warm sake by the of chickpea salad. 401 Hillsborough bao and dumplings, crab rangoon to good” British food, international glass. 1900 Hillsborough Street; (919) Street; (919) 546-9116; stateof.beer $ rice congee, everything co-founders friendship and football (ok, soccer) 239-4536; ddandnb.com $$ Vansana and Vanvisa Nolintha and visit London Bridge. Across the pond Taverna Agora head brewer Patrick Woodson offer classics include rocket salad, fish and Gonza Tacos y Tequila PICKUP DELIVERY Tav- is done with care and attention to chips, shepherd’s pie, build-you-own Colombian-inspired cuisine erna Agora brings traditional detail. 218 S Blount Street; (919) 829- “British Butty” sandwiches and a full with a hippie-chic vibe, com- Greek dishes like spanakopi- 9998; brewerybhavana.com $ English breakfast with bangers, black plete with neon colors fash- ta, souvlaki and tzatziki to its quaint pudding, eggs, baked beans, roasted ioned into modern Day of the Dead location on Hillsborough Street, Caffe Luna tomatoes and “bubble and squeak,” decor. Favorites include a new spin where guests will feel right at home PICKUP DELIVERY Caffe Luna is a patty of fried cabbage, meat and on traditional enchiladas, tacos, que- around a friendly staff and rustic, old well known for its Italian cuisine with potatoes. 110 E. Hargett Street; 919- sadillas and fajitas. 2100 Hillsborough world decorations. The restaurant a Tuscan flair in a sun-filled main 838-6633; thelondonbridgepub.com $$ Street; (919) 268-8965; gonzatacosyte- also offers an open-air rooftop pa- dining room overlooking the streets quila.com $ tio, perfect for sipping on specialty of downtown Raleigh. Choose from Manhattan Café house cocktails and authentic Greek exclusive lunch and dinner specials as PICKUP This spot lives up to its Pho Vietnam wines. 326 Hillsborough Street; (919) well as regular menu items like ravioli slogan, “Southern Hospitality with Pho, a popular street food in Viet- 881-8333; tavernaagora.com $$ Fiorentina, lasagna and salmone alla a Big City Variety,” with an extensive nam, is revamped and modernized Griglia. 136 E. Hargett Street; (919) menu of sandwiches, paninis, subs, at Pho Vietnam through the beef 832-6090; cafeluna.com $$ burgers, wraps and pitas. More op- noodle soup, which comes with ei- MOORE SQUARE tions include a salad and pasta bar. ther eye round steak, brisket, chuck Chuck’s Plus, breakfast wraps, omelets and roast or meat balls. The restaurant This casual-chic restaurant offers pancakes are tasty breakfast options. also serves both egg rolls and spring Beasley’s Chicken + Honey quality burgers at a reasonable price. 320 S. Wilmington Street; (919) 833- rolls, vermicelli noodle dishes, rice An ode to fried chicken and classic Local menu favorites include the 6105; manhattancafenc.com $ Southern sides, chef Ashley Chris- Mofu Shoppe Square Burger Street; (919) 424-7817; trophybrewing. and French bread chicken pizza as well With its indoor patio, intimate mezza- PICKUP DELIVERY When hun- com/tap-table $$ as a variety of burgers and fries ($5 nine and second-floor seating, Mofu ger strikes at Moore Square, Square specials on Mondays) and domestic is perfect for a date or enjoying dinner Burger has you covered. The casual Vic’s Italian and craft beers. 701 N. Person Street; with the family. Founders Sunny and eatery—brought to you by Empire Restaurant & Pizzeria (919) 977-1567; stationraleigh.com $ Sophia opened their brick-and-mor- Eats—serves burgers, sandwiches, PICKUP DELIVERY Owner Mario tar restaurant with the $50,000 prize hot dogs, salads, shakes and more. Longo has been serving authentic Side Street money they received after winning The Sit at one of Square Burger’s mov- Old World Italian and NY Style pizza Housed in a quaint white cottage in Great Food Truck Race. They serve able tables or opt for a picnic on the for more than 30 years. Overlooking the heart of Oakwood, experience a dishes that represent their Asian-Amer- lawn with a glass of beer or wine you City Market, Vic’s serves traditional bit of nostalgia with clapboard walls ican culture. 321 S. Blount Street; (919) can enjoy anywhere in the park. 225 dishes like linguini with clams and and wide windows. Grab a simple 301-8465; mofushoppe.com $$ E. Martin Street; (919) 896-6600; pollo piccata; take advantage of the homemade sandwich of egg salad, squareburger-raleigh.com $ patio seating. 331 Blake Street; (919) pastrami or pimento cheese, a meat- Oak City Meatball Shoppe 829-7090; vicsitalianrestaurant.com $ ball pocket or a triple decker grilled PICKUP DELIVERY Now open for St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar cheese (Cheese Delight). Enjoy a lunch and dinner Monday through PICKUP DELIVERY This spot wide selection of wine and beer. 225 Saturday, Oak City Meatball Shoppe embraces the spirit of its namesake HISTORIC OAKWOOD N. Bloodworth Street; 919 828-4927; is located in the Red Hat Tower, with New Orleans’ neighborhood where PERSON STREET sidestreetrestaurant.com $ a menu focused on the great meat- Chef Sunny Gerhart’s family is from. ball. Create your own meatball dish The menu’s top feature is the roasted SmokeStacks Cafe from a variety of meats, your choice oysters served by the half dozen— Gringo A Go Go PICKUP Located in the former of sauce and a side, or you can try the BBQ’d, Tasso’d, or Nori’d—but there PICKUP With its playful vibe, plant- Brewerks space, Smoke Stacks offers always-fun-to-say Balls on a Bun. 180 are lots of other choices too, includ- filled patio and house made margar- brunch and dinner Thursday through E. Davie Street; (919) 714-9014; oakci- ing braised clams, BBQ shrimp and itas, Gringo A Go Go has been pleas- Monday. Dishes are made using local- tymeatball.com $$ duck & garlic sausage gumbo. 223 S ing local Mexican food lovers since ly sourced ingredients and co-owner Wilmington Street; (919) 322-0359; 2014. Order tacos, burritos, quesa- Holly Schultz, who has a level 2 som- The Pizza Times strochraleigh.com $$ dillas and enchiladas with various melier certification, curates the wine PICKUP DELIVERY Joining down- fillings including vegan options. A list. Favorites include house-made town Raleigh classics The Raleigh Tonbo Ramen decadent condiment tray rounds out pickles and house-smoked meats, Times and The Morning Times is A ramen bar with intimate dining the experience. 100 N Person Street; cathead biscuits and smoked brisket The Pizza Times just around the cor- tables and an upstairs izakaya, Ton- (919) 977-1438; gringoraleigh.com $ sandwich. 701 E Lane St; (919) 736- ner. The third addition to The Times bo offers Japanese dishes and small 6408; coffeeraleigh.com $ family is takeout only and offers piz- plates. The ramen is prepared with Oakwood Café za by the pie or by the slice if you’re a 20-hour broth base, hand-craft- PICKUP DELIVERY Sample Ar- CAPITOL DISTRICT on the go. There are 15 toppings ed noodles and add-ons including gentinian and Cuban food, includ- available along with side salads. 210 soy-marinated egg or roasted Kuro- ing hand-cut steaks, homemade S. Wilmington Street; (919) 832-4411, buta pork. Open for lunch and din- empanadas with chimichurri sauce, Crawford & Son

fried plantains, desserts, wines 2018 PICKUP Drawing on raleightimespizza.com. $ ner. 211 S. Wilmington St; (919) 977- BEST and specialty Cuban coffees in the his family’s working 3625; tonboramen.com $$ BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE The Remedy Diner heart of one of Raleigh’s oldest and class roots, Chef Scott PICKUP DELIVERY This inde- Transfer Co. Food Hall most-established neighborhoods. Crawford elevates home-cooked pendently owned restaurant and PICKUP DELIVERY At Transfer 300 E. Edenton Street; (919) 828- classics such as pot pie or meatloaf, bar serves vegetarian and vegan Co., located in the historic Carolina 5994; oakwoodcafenc.com $ incorporating his own signature friendly comfort food, plus local Coach Garage and Shop, you’ll find style and using different proteins. craft beers. Be sure to check the bagels, local seafood, ice cream cook- Oakwood Pizza Box The menu also takes seasonal items daily specials as the majority of the ie sandwiches, burritos, empanadas, PICKUP Owner Anthony and incorporates the ingredients menu is made from scratch daily. house-made meats and pastas, burg- Guerra hails from a long line of across several different dishes, both A few staples include the quiche ers, Asian fare and more, as well as Italian chefs (his father, Rick, savory and sweet. 618 N. Person of the day, Buffalo non-chicken a full bar and award winning brews owned Cary’s now-closed Bella Mia). Street; 919-307-4647; crawfor- wings and black bean burgers. 927 from Burial Beer Co. out of Ashe- The younger Guerra channels the pizza dandsonrestaurant.com $$$ W. Morgan Street; (919) 835-3553; ville. 500 East Davie Street; (984) he grew up eating on Long Island in an theremedydiner.com $$ 232-8122; transfercofoodhall.com $$ intimate family atmosphere. Whether The Daily Planet Café red or white sauce-based, the Neapoli- Located in the Natural Research Royale Trophy Tap and Table tan-style pizza, made with whole milk Center of the NC Museum of Nat- cheeses and low-moisture mozzarella, is ural Sciences, you’ll find plenty of

This French-American bistro 2018 A diverse menu focuses on el- BEST offers classic French fare— evated, Southern-inspired creative and delicious. 610 N. Person local ingredients from North Caro- BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE steak frites, duck a l’orange dishes ranging from small Street; (919) 594-1605; oakwoodpizza- lina farmers in the breakfast entrees, and tarte flambée, along with Ameri- shareables to salads to large plates. Fa- box.com $ pastries, coffee bar (Larry’s Beans!), can and European dishes like pan vorites include the mac and cheese, sandwiches, salads and small entrees, seared mountain trout, crispy potato nachos, house burger and bone-in The Station at Person Street as well as eight beers on tap and deli- salad and roasted Fox Farm mush- pork chop served with beer braised PICKUP Nestled in a renovated cious wines. 121 W. Jones Street; (919) rooms. Royale’s champagne options black eyed peas, broccoli rabe, bacon Amoco gas station, this neighborhood 707-8060; thedailyplanetcafe.com $ vary too, with champagne by the glass and apple cider glaze. Enjoy your hangout offers spacious indoor and and some of the vintages by the bottle, meal with a Trophy brew or signature outdoor seating, including fire pits in Jolie all priced well. 200 East Martin Street; craft cocktail. 225 S. Wilmington colder weather. Hearty fare includes PICKUP Chef Scott Crawford pairs (919) 977-3043; royaleraleigh.com $$ smoked salmon BLT, Cuban sandwich modern European elegance and clas- sic French dishes. The restaurant, where German beers reign supreme. built from both seasonal ingredients Irregardless Café named after Crawford’s daughter, 10 W Franklin Street, Suite 120; (919) from local markets and imported PICKUP This cozy and classic Ra- features an intimate atmosphere 833-7999; jbetskis.com $$ specialties evokes serious Spanish leigh venue is known for its global with white linen tabletops, a marble vibes. Intimate seating, ambient cuisine as well as vegan and vegetari- bar and blue and gold accents. Opt Night Kitchen lighting and a beautiful space on the an favorites. Try the wild mushroom for a table on the rooftop patio to PICKUP Bakers at Night Kitch- ground floor of the Dillon makes polenta, duck a l’orange, steak frites enjoy gougères, steak tartare, escar- en stay up through the wee hours for the perfect backdrop to enjoy or the vegan zoodle bolognese. A fa- got and other fine fare in full French to produce some of the city’s best wine and small plates including bo- vorite dining spot for university pro- fashion. 620 N. Person Street; (919) breads and sweet and savory pastries. querones, crispy calamari, spiced fessors and locals, the café also offers 803-7221; restaurantjolie.com $$ The breads are used to make toasts beef empanadas and charcuterie live music and cooking classes. 901 and breakfast and lunch sandwiches, boards. 430 W Martin Street; (919) W. Morgan Street; (919) 833-8898; Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar such as a traditional Cuban, BLT and 808-5400; barcelonawinebar.com $$ irregardless.com $$ Mulino is located in the Melrose roasted chicken panini with sofrito, Knitting Mill, one of Raleigh’s most sharp white cheddar cheese and baby Five Star Morgan Street Food Hall iconic buildings, but it offers the spinach on sourdough. 10 W Frank- PICKUP DELIVERY With a dinner 2018 PICKUP DELIVERY An oa- BEST feeling of being on a Roman piazza. lin Street, Suite #140; (984) 232- menu available until midnight seven sis for some of Raleigh’s best BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE Menu items include gnocchi tartufo, 8907; raleighnightkitchen.com $ days a week, this eatery offers a large food and drink options, a Burrata cheese and grilled vegeta- drink menu—everything from cold Morgan Street Food Hall offers al- ble salad, tagliolini squid ink with Papa Shogun beer to hot sake—as well as tradi- most anything you might have a mussels, shrimps and clams and the PICKUP DELIVERY This tional Asian soups and sophisticated craving for. Wood fired pizza, lobster tagliatell bolognese with housemade Seaboard Station eatery com- entrees, including Thai peanut noo- rolls, burgers, tacos, ice cream, egg noodles. Pizzas from the outdoor bines flavors and techniques dles and crispy sesame beef. 511 W. Southern, Indian, Mediterranean wood-fired pizza oven are available from Italian and Japanese cuisines. A Hargett Street; (919) 833-3311; five- and Vietnamese cuisine are all avail- daily. 309 North Dawson Street; (919) seven-course tasting menu is available starraleigh.com $$ able; indoor and outdoor bars are 838-8595; mulinoraleigh.com $$ at dinner by reservation, offering an perfect for an accompanying beer or amuse bouche, fresh mozzarella and Heirloom Brewshop wine or an after-meal drink. 411 W. Stanbury kombu garlic bread, vegetables, pas- PICKUP This beautifully decorated Morgan Street; (919) 307-4481; mor-

2018 PICKUP Open for tas, main course, palate cleanser and coffee, tea and sake bar is a serene ganfoodhall.com $ BEST dinner six days a week, dessert. Stop in during lunch Wednes- escape for inventive drinks and bites BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE this trendy eatery of- day through Saturday for counter ser- in the Warehouse District. Their O-Ku Sushi fers dinner options that change daily vice sandwiches and salads. 111 Sea- morning menu consists of tradition- 2018 O-Ku combines authentic BEST depending on seasonal ingredients. board Avenue #118; (919) 977-1247; al coffee drinks, as well as unique Asian cuisine with Southern BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while papashogun.com $$ items like vacuum pot coffee. In the influences, integrating both feasting on fried NC bass or grilled evening, enjoy sake cocktails along- local and unique ingredients. The quail. 938 N. Blount Street; (919) 977- Seaboard Café side a small plates menu inspired by menu ranges from petite plates to su- 4321; stanburyraleigh.com $$ Spacious with wall-to-wall windows, the Loatian and Taiwanese founders. shi specialties to contemporary ro- natural light and pops of color from 219 S. West Street; heirloombrewshop. bata-style dishes, including short rib Sweet Tea & Cornbread hanging plants and vegetation, this com $ bulgogi, uni udon and chicken teri- Grill and Eatery lunch-only eatery offers new specials yaki. Enjoy half-off sushi for Happy You’ll enjoy a different kind of history Monday to Saturday, including home- Humble Pie Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. on Mondays, at the NC Museum of History’s Sweet made muffins, soups, fresh salads, sand- With black and white checkerboard Wednesdays and Fridays. 411 W. Tea & Cornbread Grill and Eatery. Run wiches on artisan breads and sides of floors, cozy booths and a large patio Hargett Street; (919) 792-3777; oku- by Tonya Council, granddaughter of pickled carrots, potato salad and several Humble Pie consistently gets five- raleigh.com $$ Mildred Council or “Mama Dip,” the pasta salads. 707 Semart Drive; (919) star reviews for its food, service and restaurant offers Southern fare includ- 821-7553; seaboardcafe.com $ outdoor seating. The eatery special- Oak Steakhouse ing fried green tomatoes, chopped BBQ izes in shared plates, including crispy Oak Steakhouse is a modern take on pork sandwiches and, of course, corn- Brussels sprouts, cauliflower mac-n- the American steakhouse offering an bread, plus burgers, hot dogs, salads and WAREHOUSE DISTRICT cheese, tuna tartare and buttermilk innovative approach to steakhouse other sandwiches. 5 East Edenton Street; fried chicken. 317 S. Harrington dining. Oak’s menu highlights the 919-814-7000; ncmuseumofhistory.org/ Street; (919) 829-9222; humblepier- restaurant’s relationship with local sweet-tea-and-cornbread A Place at the Table estaurant.com $ farmers and purveyors and features PICKUP Raleigh’s first pay-what- a variety of Certified Angus Beef SEABOARD STATION you can cafe gives you the option to Jose & Sons Bar & Kitchen selections. An expansive wine list pay what you’re able, pay what you PICKUP DELIVERY Named after features California Cabernet and would for a similar meal, pay for the owner’s father who, over twenty Old World reds. Oak also offers local J. Betski’s someone else’s meal or pay by vol- years ago, made the journey from brews, domestic and internation- PICKUP Owner John F. unteering. The community-oriented California to North Carolina to pur- al beers and seasonal cocktails. 417 Korzekwinski honors his restaurant offers breakfast including sue his dream of opening a Mexican W Hargett Street; (984) 255-1818; German and Polish heritage quiche and waffles and salads, sand- restaurant, the menu offers all your oaksteakhouserestaurant.com $$$ with traditional dishes including wiches and paninis for lunch. Gluten favorite traditional Mexican fare mushroom and cabbage pierogies, free, vegetarian and vegan options with Southern touches in a modern, Parkside pork schnitzel, spaetzle and smoked available. 300 W. Hargett Street; (919) rustic space. A tequila and bourbon 2018 PICKUP At the entrance to BEST beef and pork kielbasa with sauer- 307-8914; tableraleigh.org $ tower star in the center of the din- the Warehouse District, BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE kraut and spicy mustard. The relaxed ing room. 327 W. Davie Street #102; Parkside is located in a build- atmosphere is great for a sit-down Barcelona Wine Bar (919) 755-0556; joseandsons.com $$ ing that’s offered Southern hospitality meal with the family or grabbing PICKUP DELIVERY A tapas menu for over 100 years. The chef-inspired small plates and drinks at the bar, menu offers small plates, salads, flat- Korean fried chicken and loaded modern American cuisine from an offering sushi rolls, as well as poke breads and sandwiches. Or, just enjoy duck fat fries. 201 S Boylan Avenue; open-faced turkey sandwich to seared bowls, sushi burgers, noodles, stir sitting at the reclaimed barn wood (984) 200-1189; wyehill.com $$ scallops. Design your own omelets fries and hibachi. 3812 Western Boule- bar, sampling one of the 40-plus beers during weekend brunch or opt for a vard; (919) 615-3100; sushinine.com $ on tap. 301 W. Martin Street; (984) light lunch of chicken salad with sweet 232-8969; parksideraleigh.com $ WEST RALEIGH potato fries. Afterward, take a tour Vic’s Italian Restaurant of more than 40 galleries. 2110 Blue PICKUP DELIVERY Vic’s second The Pit Ridge Road; (919) 664-6838; ncartmu- location on Lake Boone Trail features PICKUP Continuing North Caroli- Amedeo’s seum.org/visit/dining $$ authentic, old world Italian cuisine na’s barbecue legacy, The Pit serves PICKUP DELIVERY Found- made from family recipes and fresh, authentic whole-hog, pit-cooked ed in 1963 by former Wolf- J. Alexander’s local ingredients. Guests will feel barbecue. Warm lighting accentuates pack player Amedeo “Dick” PICKUP A contemporary restau- right at home in the restaurant’s cozy the rich hues of the wood inside, and DeAngelis, this homestyle Italian rant offers twinkling views from atmosphere and friendly staff while the patio offers the hustle and bustle restaurant near the campus of NC above Crabtree Valley Mall. While enjoying classic dishes like Linguini of downtown. Favorites here include State is popular with locals and stu- the menu offers all the tradition- alla Romana, Gnocchi alla Benigni, the chopped barbecue pork plate, the dents alike for its pizzas, Amedeo’s al American classics, J. Alexander’s Pollo Piccata and Vitello alla Parmi- beef brisket and the chopped barbe- Famous Lasagna, buffalo wings and prides itself on fresh fish; tuna and giana. 4035 Lake Boone Trail; (984) cue turkey plate. 328 W. Davie Street; steak sandwiches. Enjoy the game on salmon are flown in daily from Scot- 200-9292; vicsitalianrestaurant.com $$ (919) 890-4500; thepit-raleigh.com $$ a wide-screen with the special of the land and Hawaii for entrees and day and a Wolfpack-themed cocktail. sushi. 4600 Crabtree Valley Avenue; Waraji Japanese Restaurant Trophy Brewing & Pizza Co. 3905 Western Boulevard; (919) 851- (984) 200-4493; jalexanders.com $$$ PICKUP Waraji is home to an exten- 0473; amedeosrestaurant.com $ 2018 PICKUP DELIVERY sive selection of sushi and sashimi, BEST A great place to grab Neomonde as well as the largest Sake selection BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE a local craft beer and Bella Monica PICKUP A Raleigh market and in North Carolina. Chef Masatoshi a gourmet pizza, Trophy is a PICKUP DELIVERY Bella Moni- restaurant staple since 1977 with a Tsujimura curates a selection of fresh three-barrel nano brewery in down- ca is a family-run trattoria featuring wide offering of Lebanese and Med- specialty house rolls within Waraji’s town Raleigh featuring a full bar and Neapolitan recipes handed down for iterranean cuisine and groceries, this authentic kitchen, including the growlers to go. Try the Daredevil generations. Owners Corbett and café offers indoor/outdoor dining op- Sweet Dragon, Spider Roll, Banzai specialty pizza or build your own. Julie Monica do their best to make it tions seven days a week. After you dine Roll and Hurricane Roll, which in- 827 W. Morgan Street; (919) 803- like his Nana’s kitchen, where family on a shawarma sandwich or a kabob corporates eel, scallions and cream 4849; trophybrewing.com $$ gathered every Sunday. A hidden gem, platter, make sure to purchase some cheese rolled reverse with salmon. be sure to make reservations, espe- fresh-made pita bread and hummus 5910 Duraleigh Road; (919) 783-1883; Tuscan Blu cially on weekends, as the restaurant to take home. 3817 Beryl Road; (919) warajijapaneserestaurant.com $$ PICKUP Order from classics such as fills quickly.3121 Edwards Mill Road; 828-1628; neomonde.com $ veal marsala or bistecca alla Fiortenia (919) 881-9778; bellamonica.com $$ OTHERS featuring a 24 oz. Porterhouse steak; The Oak, kitchen & also look for daily lunch specials for Cloos’ Coney Island bourbon bar PICKUP Cloos’ is a hot dog institu- Angus Barn $11 and a variety of dinner specials. 2018 Seasonal dishes, all made BEST Parking is complimentary for guests. tion here in Raleigh. The old school, from scratch. Part of the JMR PICKUP Located near RDU BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE 327 W. Davie Street; (919) 834-5707; diner-esque joint is famous for Kitchens Restaurant Group Airport, the family-owned tuscanblu.com $$ loaded dogs which come in various with a friendly staff and simple fare, Angus Barn has provided an styles, including the signature Coney including loaded tater tots, BBQ- upscale dining experience since Whiskey Kitchen dog with chili, mustard and onions, spiced fried Brussels sprouts and local 1960. This award-winning steak- and the Chicago dog with tomatoes, house serves house-aged beef and 2018 PICKUP DELIVERY This deviled eggs. 4035 Lake Boone Trail; BEST spot delivers on its name pickles, mustard, relish and peppers. (919) 787-9100; jmrkitchens.com $$ fresh seafood. Chef Walter Royal BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE with over 140 whiskeys be- Salads, sandwiches, gyros and burg- turns out prime rib, filet, porter- hind the bar. The “seat yourself” pol- ers are also available. 2233-102 Avent Seasons 52 house, North Atlantic salmon and icy creates a welcoming and com- Ferry Road; (919) 834-3354; facebook. PICKUP This warm and cozy spot barbecued pork ribs. The Wild Tur- fortable atmosphere, so if you see an com/cloosconeyisland $ inside the Crabtree Valley Mall offers key Lounge is ranked one of the Best empty table, grab it. The menu in- healthier, lower-calorie versions of Business Bars in America. Help cludes good Southern dishes with a Edwards Mill Bar & Grill some rich and delicious dishes. Each yourself to a polished apple from an slight twist but no matter what, don’t PICKUP This Raleigh gem has item listed on the menu includes the overflowing apple barrel on your miss the Cracklin’ Biscuits and the served a wide array of all-American calorie count. Some of our favor- way out. 9401 Glenwood Avenue; NC Boil. 201 W. Martin Street; (919) cuisine since 1999. The all-day menu ites include the cedar plank-roasted (919) 781-2444; angusbarn.com $$$ 803-3181; whiskey.kitchen $ offers six different types of wings, salmon and wood-grilled filet mi- including wings tossed in a South- gnon. 4325 Glenwood Avenue; (919) State Farmer’s Market Restaurant Wye Hill Kitchen + Brewing ern-inspired Cheerwine BBQ sauce, 787-3052; seasons52.com $$$ This eatery offers Southern country PICKUP Owners Sarah Abernethy more than 20 different burgers and breakfasts and lunches in a bright and Chris Borreson completely re- sandwiches and comforting entrees Sushi Nine space with indoor and outdoor seating vamped the old Boylan Bridge Brew- like shrimp and grits, fried pork PICKUP Sushi Nine has officially re- right next to the State Farmer’s Mar- pub into a restaurant and brewery chop and chicken pot pie. 3201-153 opened after burning down in 2015, ket. From homemade biscuits, farm- complete with chef-driven lunch, Edwards Mill Road; (919) 783-5447; delivering a bigger patio area and stand vegetables and local country dinner and brunch menus, rotat- edwardsmillbarandgrill.com $ brand new equipment while main- ham, this spot is a local favorite. Grab ing beers brewed onsite and unique taining the same atmosphere as the a bite and then browse the market for cocktails including spirit-free. Pop- Iris old establishment. The menu has flowers, fruit, spices, veggies and more. ular dishes include steamed clams, A full-service restaurant located inside also remained pretty much the same, 1240 Farmers Market Drive; (919) 755- the NC Museum of Art, Iris features 1550; realbiscuits.com $