Dine Listings a Guide to Raleigh’S Food Scene

DINE LISTINGS A GUIDE TO RALEIGH’S FOOD SCENE

Please note that restaurants are continually reevaluating their dine in Rosewater Kitchen & Bar Bloomsbury Bistro options and takeout/delivery options. Some of these listings may have DINE IN Rosewater delivers a beau- PICKUP Tucked away in a corner changed after press time. tiful, light-filled “garden party” atmo- of Five Points, chef John Toler cre- sphere in North Hills, ideal for sip- ates a seasonal menu every six weeks KEY ping eclectic wines and inventive craft blending vibrant, ethnic flavors with How we pick our listings: cocktails while dining on small plates traditional French cooking. You Average dinner entrée price These listings are not advertisements. They are a and comfort food dishes inspired by might find a hazelnut crusted Her- $: 8-15 selective guide to establishments recommended flavors found in small Mediterranean itage Farms pork tenderloin over $$: 16-24 by Raleigh Magazine. These listings are updated villages. The concept from Giorgios stone ground cheese grits or a corned $$$: 25-34 regularly. To suggest a restaurant, please email us Group highlights partnerships with Angus beef brisket “Reuben” served $$$$: 35-44 at [email protected] local gardeners, farmers, fishermen over mild Savoy cabbage kraut. 509 and foragers in an intimate, curated W. Whitaker Mill Road; (919) 834- MIDTOWN served in a sophisticated, Pari- space. 110 Park at N Hills Street; (919) 9011; bloomsburybistro.com $$$ sian-esque setting, with tables open 424-7886; rosewaterraleigh.com $$ to the sidewalks of Midtown. 4351 Glenwood Grill 41 Hundred The Circle at North Hills; (919) 789- STIR DINE IN PICKUP Putting a modern DINE IN PICKUP Located in the 0606; coquetteraleigh.com $$ DINE IN PICKUP The mus- spin on Southern and Low Country elegant Renaissance Hotel, 41Hun- sels are fresh and local, the favorites from the mountains to the dred offers a wide ranger of op- Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar scratch-made entrees are to coast, chef John Wright sources in- tions; from the Korean BBQ wings DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY As die for and the cocktails—made with gredients from all over the nation to to the smoked chicken pot pie, the name implies, you can get a lit- artisanal ice—are elevated and re- create authentic dishes such as Par- 41Hundred hits your simplest de- tle bit of everything in this vibrant freshing. STIR exudes an upscale sea- mesan fried oysters and a marinated sires as well as the more savory space with bright red walls and an side restaurant-vibe with a premier and grilled rack of lamb. 2603-151 parts of your palate. 4100 Main at ultra-mod cylindrical fish tank as the location in North Hills that’s ideal for Glenwood Avenue; (919) 782-3102; North Hills Street; (919) 278-1478; centerpiece. Cowfish is famous for its office lunches, dinner dates and fami- glenwoodgrill.com $$ 41hundredrestaurant.com $$ Burgushi fusion dishes—combining ly brunches. Our favorite dish? The the best of meat and fresh seafood— scallop and shrimp white cheddar Hummingbird Capital Grille like the Prime Time Filet and Lobster mac and cheese. 4242 Six Forks Road; 2018 DINE IN PICKUP At DINE IN PICKUP The Capital Grille BEST Roll. 4208 Six Forks Road; (919) 784- (984) 200-8614; stirraleigh.com $$ Hummingbird you is a fine dining restaurant and steak- BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE 0400; thecowfish.com $$ can enjoy all three house located in the Bank of America Vivace meals of the day, paired with coffee Tower at North Hills. Capital Grille Mia Francesca Trattoria DINE IN This Italian eatery feels like and tea in the morning and innova- specializes in dry-aged steaks, art- DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY a home away from home with its tive craft cocktails in the evening. Try fully prepared seafood and delicious Rustic wood beams and high ceil- long cushioned banquettes adorned dishes like steak and eggs, chicory sides to share, like our favorite Lob- ings are the backdrop to Northern with colorful throw pillows and spa- salad, roast beef po’boy and ricotta ster Mac ‘n’ Cheese. If you only have Italian dishes like Pollo Parmigia- cious outdoor seating. Enjoy Italian fritters from NOLA transplant chef time for a cocktail, we recommend na and Spaghetti alla Bolognese, as classics like Veal Saltimbocca and Coleen Speaks. 1053 E Whitaker Mill enjoying it on the beautiful patio. well as pizzas, salads and antipasti. pizzas, as well as creative seasonal Road, Suite 111; (919) 301-8900; 4242 Six Forks Road; (919) 787-3901; With an ever-changing menu that menu items from Executive Chef Ian hummingbirdraleigh.com $$ thecapitalgrille.com $$$ highlights seasonal NC ingredients, Sullivan featuring pasta, lamb, chick- experience truly authentic, made- en, beef, salmon and swordfish.4209 Lilly’s Pizza CO from-scratch Italian food using local, Lassiter Mill Road; (919) 787-7747; PICKUP DELIVERY Four DINE IN PICKUP Chef Masanori farm-to-table products. 4100 Main vivaceraleigh.com $$ musicians started a Shiraishi fuses traditional Southeast at North Hills Street; (919) 278-1525; carryout and delivery pizza Asian cuisine with his own creative miafrancescaraleigh.com $$ place in a former biker bar 25 years and modern designs at CO. From FIVE POINTS ago and today, Lilly’s is still going his 25 years of culinary experience, Midtown Grille strong. Favorites include the CowTip- Shiraishi has several unique dishes DINE IN Midtown Grille offers per with beef, olives, Parmesan and including Malaysian chili wings, tasty The Barton on Fairview sophisticated yet approachable feta and South of the Border with sal- caramel pork banh mi and trendy DINE IN PICKUP Frank contemporary American cui- sa, chicken, cheese, jalapeños and ci- poke bowls. 101 Park at North Hills and Margaret Ballard capture sine including shrimp and grits, lantro. Lilly’s also offers gluten-free Street; (919) 258-2070; eatatco.com/ the romance of the 1940s Espresso Rubbed NY strip and 10-inch pies. 1813 Glenwood Avenue; location/raleigh $ with a black and white checkerboard fried oysters. Dessert is a must here (919) 833-0226; lillyspizza.com $ floor and classic import, domestic so save room for the Chocolate Coquette Brasserie and local craft beers. Try the Torte or the Creme Bruleé. 4421 Lola’s Beach Bar DINE IN Executive chef Ian old-fashioned meatloaf, fresh fish Six Forks Road; (919) 782-9463; DINE IN PICKUP Catch beach vibes Sullivan prepares classic and burgers or a piece of homemade themidtowngrille.com $$ all year long at this tropical-inspired French cuisine that never dis- cake. Or, have a sandwich with some cantina, offering street tacos, burritos, appoints—from Coq au Vin to Beef of Raleigh’s tastiest egg salad. 2000 nachos, bowls and more alongside Bourguignon—sourcing ingredients Fairview Road; (919) 856-8551; speciality housemade margaritas and from local farms and vendors. All are imaginarystudioonline.com/hayes $ cocktails. They use 100 percent aga- buds, including fried olives, duck selection of both local and inter- burgers and beer. This family friend- ve tequilas and fresh squeezed juices, wings, Calabash shrimp, penne a la national craft beers. Live trivia on ly eatery offers weekly and daily spe- even in their sweet and sour mix. 1803 vodka and a selection of wood-fired Wednesday nights at 8. 8311 Creed- cials—from half-priced bottles of Glenwood Avenue; (984) 222-3647; pizzas. 1626 Glenwood Avenue; (919) moor Road; (919) 841-4995; chowra- wine to $2 off an appetizer with a lolasbeach.bar $ 755-1007; thepointatglenwood.com $$ leigh.com $ large pizza order. 8853 Six Forks Road; (919) 847-0604. 14520 Falls of Mandolin Red Dragon Gonza Tacos y Tequila Neuse Road; (919) 570-9099; milton- DINE IN PICKUP DELIV- PICKUP A Five Points staple with DINE IN PICKUP Go for spizza.com $ ERY Sean Fowler, who a cozy ambiance serving authentic fresh Colombian-inspired opened Mandolin in the old Chinese classics like Kung Pao beef cuisine with a hippie-chic North Ridge Pub Johnson’s Pharmacy space off Fair- and Kung Pao chicken, as well as an vibe, complete with neon colors DINE IN PICKUP North Ridge Pub view Road, has come full circle from extensive à la carte menu. 2513 Fair- fashioned into modern Day of the is an upscale restaurant serving el- eating grilled cheese at the pharmacy view Road; (919) 782-1102; reddrag- Dead decor. Favorites include a new evated versions of classic pub fare, counter as a kid to serving up iconic, onraleigh.com $ spin on traditional enchiladas, tacos, including a French dip sandwich locally sourced Southern dishes as a quesadillas and fajitas. 7713 Lead with roast beef, Swiss cheese and au homegrown chef. Classic menu Ta ste Mine Rd; (919) 846-5478; gonzataco- jus, crab cakes with black bean rice items include chicken and waffles, DINE IN PICKUP Taste offers sytequila.com $ and lemon-lime sauce and an Asian pan-seared grouper and grilled Lady fresh and whole foods in mor- burger grilled and dipped in teriyaki Edison pork chop. 2519 Fairview sels—portions between appetizers Hibernian Irish Pub soy sauce, then topped with spin- Road; (919) 322-0365; mandolinra- and entreés—from a cheese plate to DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY The ach, mushrooms, tomato and cilan- leigh.com $$$ Angus beef sliders and seared pista- perfect place for traditional Boxty or tro garlic mayo. 6010 Falls of Neuse chio-crusted ahi tuna. Pair your meal Bangers and Mash, the Hibernian is Road; (919) 790-9125; northridgepub. Neuse River Brewing from a rotating seasonal menu with a cozy Irish pub with good food and com $$ & Brasserie a drink from the owner’s private an extensive beer list. 8021 Falls of DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY At wine reserve or choose from a vari- Neuse Road; (919) 803-0290; hiberni- The Piper’s Tavern Neuse River Brewing’s North Raleigh ety of select craft beers. 1912 Bernard anpub.com $ DINE IN PICKUP A comforting taproom, old meets new in the form Street; (919) 948-7815; thetastebar. local pub with a friendly atmo- of traditional and experimental con- com $$ Kanki Japanese House of sphere, Piper’s Tavern combines a temporary craft brews, paired with Steak and Sushi traditional Irish pub, sports bar and a simple menu in a relaxed setting. Wilson’s Eatery DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY family restaurant into one. It’s be- Eastern European-inspired dishes DINE IN PICKUP Located within Known for their fresh sushi and come a popular spot for families and like mussels, duck poutine, croque Dock 1053, Wilson’s Eatery offers local- hibachi cuisine, Kanki is a beloved friends to gather for bar food and monsieur and steak frites perfectly ly-sourced, scratch-made sandwiches, gathering place for those looking for Piper’s own specialty dishes, includ- complement their beers, which range flatbreads and salads with a Southern more than just a standard dinner. ing shrimp and grits, Low Country from a smoked Belgian brown ale to flair in an open indoor/outdoor ware- Watch as their talented chefs expert- crab cakes and homemade grilled a streamside blueberry pop tart sour. house space, complete with a beer ly chop, dice and cook your meal in bratwurst. 8304 Falls of Neuse Road; On warm days, take your meal out- garden shared by sister company Lyn- front of you with the flip of a knife (919) 676-7413; thepiperstavern.com side to enjoy their exquisite open-air nwood Brewing Concern. LBC beers and the beat of a spatula on large $$ patio. 518 Pershing Road; (984) 232- are offered, along with house-made so- teppanyaki grills, performing fun 8479; neuseriverbrewing.com $$ das and craft cocktails. 1053 E. Whitaker tricks such as making onions into Poppyseed Market Cafe Mill Road; (919) 977-5442; wilsonseat- volcanos. 4325 Glenwood Avenue, & Wine Bar NOFO @ the Pig ery.com $ Suite 1070; (919) 782-9708; kanki. DINE IN PICKUP Stop in Poppy- DINE IN PICKUP Located com $$$ seed’s gourmet deli and café for hot in a renovated Piggly Wiggly, and cold sandwiches, made-to-or- NOFO takes its initials from NORTH RALEIGH Margaux’s der with quality Boar’s Head meats its first location on North Fourth DINE IN PICKUP Chef de Cuisine and fresh toppings for lunch. In the Street in downtown Wilmington Andrew Pettifer trained all over the evening, choose from loaded salads, (now closed). The two-story dining Café Tiramisu world before coming to Margaux’s elevated comfort dishes like mac and and shopping venue offers a creative DINE IN PICKUP Originating in 1996, bringing flavors and tech- cheese, meatloaf and lasagna, or hand selection of starters, salads and sand- from an old Raleigh favorite, Piccolo niques from Bali, London, Brazil tossed pizzas, best enjoyed with a glass wiches, including a Shrimp BLT and Mondo, Chef Paolo DeMartino pre- and Sydney to round out a creative of wine or local brew. 8801 Lead Mine Eastern BBQ pork sliders. Upstairs, a pares rustic Northern Italian cuisine menu. The open kitchen format en- Road, #107; (919) 870-4997; poppy- gift shop sells local foods and other in this quaint eatery with a rich rus- courages guests to interact with Pet- seedmkt.com $ wares. 2014 Fairview Road; (919) tic décor. Known for its classic spin- tifer and his chefs. Margaux’s offers 821-1240; nofo.com $ ach fettuccine and inventive daily select cuts of meat and fish, and a Relish Craft Kitchen specials, the DeMartino family has three-course price fixe menu. 8111 & Bourbon Bar The Point at Glenwood been perfecting dishes for over 40 Creedmoor Road; (919) 846-9846; DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY A Restaurant and Bar years. 6196 Falls of Neuse Road; (919) margauxsrestaurant.com $$$ craft kitchen and bourbon bar spe- NOT OPEN YET Owned and oper- 981-0305; cafetiramisu.net $$ cializing in comfort foods with a ated by Raleigh natives, The Point Milton’s Pizza “new Southern” twist, Relish offers serves comfort food at reasonable Chow Pizza and Wings DINE IN PICKUP A staple mac & cheese skillets, burgers, wraps, prices in a neighborhood setting, in- DINE IN PICKUP Executive chef since 1983, Milton’s offers a fried black-eyed peas, hearty grilled cluding both lunch and dinner and Bryan Rephann prepares grilled lunch buffet with pizza, pas- cheese sandwiches and “farm fresh” a Sunday brunch buffet. The dinner smoked wings, ground in-house ta, lasagna and a 40-item salad bar, sides like Carolina caviar and fried menu features dishes for all taste burgers, hand-tossed pizza and fresh including smoothies for the kids, as green tomatoes. A seasonal menu salads—all available with a wide well as traditional Italian dishes, changes frequently to showcase local fruits and vegetables. 5625 Creed- is popular with the locals. Sutton include spicy sausage and black the grilled bruschetta. 8450 Honey- moor Road; (919) 787-1855; relishra- Square, 6401 Falls of Neuse Road; pepper honey pizza with aged pro- cutt Road; (919) 714-7477; farinara- leigh.com $ (919) 790-0700; winstonsgrille.com $$ volone and fresh mozzarella. 432 leigh.com $$ Woodburn Avenue; (919) 835-9463; Saint Jacques Zest Café tazzakitchen.com $$ Fresh Levant DINE IN Don’t be deceived DINE IN PICKUP This café com- DINE IN PICKUP Raleigh’s only by the unassuming strip-mall bines contemporary American fare Tupelo Honey Café 100 percent non-GMO, gluten-free location–Saint Jacques is a with eclectic art and home furnish- DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY A restaurant offers pastries, wine, Raleigh treasure. This restaurant has ings in ceramic, metal, linen and sister restaurant to the original Tu- coffee and sandwiches and salads been creating an authentic French glass. Favorite meals include a NC pelo Honey in Asheville, you’ll find inspired by the Levant Mediterra- experience with exceptional food catfish sandwich, cashew encrusted fresh, made-from-scratch eats, from nean region. Favorites are the bistro and wine for almost 15 years. Saint chicken breast and veggie lasagna. blueberry jam and biscuits to fried eggs, lentil soup, grilled halloumi Jacques was voted one of the Top 100 8831 Six Forks Road; (919) 848-4792; okra and shrimp and grits. Farms and fattoush. For dessert, the cin- restaurants in the nation by Open zestcafehomeart.com $ in North and South Carolina are namon rolls drizzled with an apple Table in 2016. 6112 Falls of Neuse big in the supply chain; honey drips cider glaze are sinful. 8450 Honey- Road; (919) 862-2770; saintjacques- from honeycombed ceilings and ta- cutt Road, Suite 106; (984) 200-3999; frenchcuisine.com $$$ CAMERON VILLAGE bles are finished logs stumps. Check freshlevant.com $$ out the Moonrise Brunch, serving Sassool Mediterranean Cafe late-night breakfast small plates. Simply Crepes DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Cantina 18 425 Oberlin Road; (919) 723-9353; DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Sassool began as a family bakery in DINE IN PICKUP With a rooftop tupelohoneycafe.com $$ Started by the Heroux family, Simply 1977 and has since re-branded as a bar and an all-glass front, Chef Ja- Crepes puts French-Canadian family restaurant specializing in Mediterra- son Smith is serving his trademark Village Draft House recipes to work as the perfect medi- nean dishes crafted from high-quali- Mexican fusion dishes with more DINE IN Village Draft House is a um for both the sweet and savory, ty ingredients and authentic recipes. than a little swank. Cantina 18 is a “beer friendly” restaurant featuring including smoked salmon and chick- The menu includes deli platters, piz- decidedly upscale and urban addi- 100 beers on tap. The atmosphere en cordon bleu. The Grand Marnier za-shaped pita pies, deli-fresh salads tion to Cameron Village, open sev- is relaxed where you can sit inside crepe is a great dessert option for and pita sandwiches and daily spe- en days a week. 433 Daniels Street; or outside and still see the game. those 21 and up. 8470 Honeycutt cials like Lebanese spaghetti, Basmati (919) 835-9911; 18restaurantgroup. The menu features everything from Road, Suite 100; (919) 322-2327; sim- rice with chicken and spanakopita. com/cantina-18-raleigh $ salads and great burgers to grilled plycrepes.com $ 9650 Strickland Road; (919) 847- chicken or bacon meatloaf platters. 2700; sassool.com $ Piccola Italia 428 Daniels Street; (919) 833-1373; Sushi One DINE IN PICKUP Sicily na- villagedrafthouse.com $ DINE IN Modern and elegant with Sawmill Tap Room tive Frank Amato has been stone and granite interior, Sushi One DINE IN PICKUP Home of the preparing classic Italian offers sushi and sashimi options, in- original Breuben, there’s no need meals in Cameron Village since 1982. LAFAYETTE VILLAGE cluding staples (California roll) to to choose between good beer and In this relaxed lunch and dinner more adventurous choices (such as good food. Plenty of taps and a spot, enjoy handmade pizzas, home- the Unagi roll). BOGO sushi rolls are wide variety of artisan burgers and made soups and salads, as well as Driftwood Cantina available often (dine-in only); the salads can be enjoyed outside on your traditional Italian pasta dishes, DINE IN PICKUP Formerly restaurant also offers tempura, teri- the deck or indoors to catch a game including meat or cheese-filled tor- named Driftwood Kitchen yaki, yakisoba and hibachi options. in an energetic atmosphere. 7701 tellini served with your choice of and Bar, Nunzio Scordo’s 8470 Honeycutt Road, Suite 100; Lead Mine Road; (919) 845-7889; sauce. 423 Woodburn Road (919) fresh new concept delivers authentic (919) 615-3209; sushionenc.com $$ sawmilltaproom.com $ 833-6888; piccolaitalianc.com $ Latin-American dishes and cocktails in a fun, beachy atmosphere. The sig- Village Grill Sola Coffee Café so•ca nature tortillas are handmade daily DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY A DINE IN PICKUP This fami- DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY so•ca using a nixtamalization process in great burger spot. Try the Memphis ly-owned neighborhood café has the derives it’s name from several sourc- which corn is ground into masa, then smokehouse burger, an 8-ounce feel of a European coffeehouse. The es and its menu transports you to mixed with salt and water to form the burger patty topped with pulled morning kitchen menu includes egg unfamiliar lands with more than 20 tortillas. The result is fresh-tasting, pork, barbecue sauce, smoked ba- sandwiches, mini-omelets and bagels; countries represented. Dishes such aromatic tortillas that make the per- con, cheddar cheese and crispy definitely try the hot mini doughnuts. as the Brazilian Feijoada, Peruvian fect base for fillings like chipotle ado- fried onion rings. The Grill’s menu Just before noon, the menu switches Tiradito de Pescado or Puerto Rican bo marinated shrimp, braised lamb also includes shareable plates, flat- to sandwiches and salads with veg- Mofongo are right at home on the barbacoa and pork carnitas. 8460 breads, sandwiches, coleslaw, mac etarian and gluten-free options and streets of Rio de Janeiro, Lima and Honeycutt Road #112; 919-977-8360; and cheese and sweet potato crusted flatbreads take center stage after 5 p.m. Fajardo. 2130 Clark Avenue; (919) driftwoodcantina.com $$ grouper. 8470 Honeycutt Road; (919) 7705 Lead Mine Road; (919) 803-8983; 322-0440; socaraleigh.com $$ 890-5340; villagegrillraleigh.com $ solacoffee.com $ Farina Tazza Kitchen DINE IN PICKUP Wood- Vinos Finos Winston’s Grille DINE IN PICKUP Tazza takes fired pizzas and classic old Kitchen and Wine Bar pride in using dozens of local farm- school dishes are easy finds DINE IN PICKUP Open since 1986, 2018 DINE IN PICKUP This local BEST Winston’s is a local favorite for its ers for its ingredients as well as at this casual neighborhood Ameri- tapas and wine bar offers one BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE prime rib, pastas and fresh salads. Its sourcing proteins that are antibi- can-Italian restaurant. The menu of the area’s largest selections traditional steakhouse ambiance and otic and chemical free. High ceil- features fresh and imported pastas. of South American wines, pairing expansive outdoor terrace for dining ings lend a simple urban ambiance Don’t overlook the Night Kitchen wonderfully with Vinos Finos’ re- that aligns with the menu; dishes Bakery Italian bread with olive oil or nowned Argentine beef empanadas. Zayka Indian Cuisine town. Colorful art decorates black space’s original charm and featuring Other small plate offerings include DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY One walls; trees climb to the ceiling. The a double-horseshoe bar, red leather bacon-wrapped Medjool dates or of the only Punjabi Northern In- lamb shank osso-bucco and Tandoor banquettes, Lucite chairs and chalk- crab meat-stuffed artichokes. En- dian restaurants in Raleigh or the chicken kabobs are two popular board menus which change both trees include steak, lamb stew and Triangle, Zakya prides itself on cre- picks. 14 W Martin Street; (919) 833- daily and weekly according to ingre- salmon. 8450 Honeycutt Road, Suite ating savory “Tandoori” oven dishes 6886; garlandraleigh.com $$ dients available. 426 S. McDowell 110; (919) 747-9233; vinosfinosypica- by blending herbs and spices. Great Street; (919) 832-4477; ac-restau- das.com $ lunch buffet with a dozen different Happy & Hale rants.com Prices not given Indian dishes plus homemade Indi- PICKUP DELIVERY This all- an breads made daily. 10410 Mon- day counter-service cafe offers a Poole’side Pies BRIER CREEK creiffe Road, Suite 104; (919) 361- health-focused menu of salads, pro- PICKUP Ashley Christensen’s lat- 5370; zaykaraleigh.com $$ tein bowls, smoothies and juice, with est venture highlights something a mission to offer fresh, fast, healthy new from the chef—pizza. Nea- Azitra Indian fuel for the body. You can order on- politan-style pies are prepared in a DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY En- FAYETTEVILLE STREET line for pickup and delivery is avail- 900-degree Marra Forni Italian brick joy Indian classics as well as a few able. 443 Fayetteville Street; (919) oven. The retro, swim-club themed fusion surprises from lamb vindaloo 307-4148; happyandhale.com $ eatery also offers starters and sal- to paneer tikka masala. Dine indoors Capital Club 16 ads, with a complementary cock- for a white tablecloth experience with PICKUP Once home to Ra- Jimmy V’s Osteria + Bar tail menu. 428 S McDowell Street; modern lighting and pops of color or leigh’s social and literary set, DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY ac-restaurants.com $$ venture outside to spacious patio and this historic building features Named for the head coach of NC bar seating. 8411 Brier Creek Parkway; 14-foot ceilings, vintage subway tile State’s national championship win- Raleigh Times Bar (919) 484-3939; azitra.us $$ and heart pine floors salvaged from the ning basketball team, Jim Valvano, 2018 DINE IN PICKUP BEST 1800s. Try the portobello grilled cheese Jimmy V’s offers upscale Italian as Located in the home of BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse sandwich or the Vesper board, the lat- well as more casual fare, including the former Raleigh DINE IN Passadores visit tableside ter featuring local and German sliced pizza, salads, antipasti and the famous Times newspaper, this 100-year-old with skewers of beef, pork, lamb, meats, Hickory Grove camembert, “Whitten-Burger” named after Derek building was renovated in 2006 and chicken and sausage, offering a taste Jarlsberg, pickles, radishes, boiled egg, Whittenburg, one of the players from now boasts a rooftop patio and sec- of a traveling charcuterie packed with horseradish mustard and a local bread the 1983 championship team who ond-floor seating. A local watering flavor fresh off the grill. All meals are basket. 16 W Martin Street; (919) 747- frequents the restaurant. 420 Fayette- hole with a generous selection of craft buffet style and include an appetiz- 9345; capitalclub16.com $$ ville Street; (919)256-1451; jimmyvsra- beers—particularly the Belgian vari- er and salad bar, the latter featuring leigh.com $$ ety—the menu features wide variety as shrimp, salmon, grilled and steamed Centro Mexican well, including NC catfish, pork belly vegetables, salads and more. 8551 DINE IN Bright colors, wood lucettegrace Sisig lettuce wraps and kale Caesar sal- Brier Creek Parkway; (919) 544-3344; floors and exposed brick are DINE IN PICKUP This contem- ad. 14 E. Hargett Street; (919) 833- brasasteakhouse.com $$$ the backdrop to authentic porary patisserie in the heart of 0999; raleightimesbar.com $ Mexican and Latin American cui- downtown Raleigh is a great place Brier Creek Beer Garden sine, including mole poblano and to start your day, a lunchtime es- Sono Raleigh DINE IN PICKUP Located in a chilaquiles verdes with sautéed white cape or a reward after a long day’s PICKUP Chef Hyun-Woo shopping center filled with chain corn tortilla chips tossed in tomatillo work. A few of our favorite dish- Kim is a South Korean native restaurants, this locally owned beer sauce, cilantro, heavy cream and es: the ham and cheddar croissant, who is trained in the stylings garden and restaurant offers 52 cheese topped with rajas and two curry chicken salad sandwich and of Japanese, Korean and Thai cui- craft beers on draft, more than 100 poached eggs. Other favorites are the the salted caramel brownie. 235 S. sines. At Sono he prepares a tradi- bottles, wine and spirits—all served guacamole, salsa, queso, margaritas Salisbury Street; (919) 307-4950; tional Japanese menu featuring ra- with lunch and dinner. The menu and sangria. 106 S Wilmington Street; lucettegrace.com $ men dishes, rolls, sushi, dumplings features unique dishes like the date (919) 835-3593; centroraleigh.com $ and more. À la carte items are avail- in a blanket sandwich, a fresh toasted ORO able as well, including tuna, eel, pretzel roll filled with peanut butter, Death and Taxes DINE IN Located in the PNC Build- salmon, octopus and red snapper. dates, tart berries and celery. 8521 NOT OPEN YET An Ashley Chris- ing, ORO is a trendy, tapas-style 319 Fayetteville Street; (919) 521- Brier Creek Parkway; (919) 748-3900; tensen restaurant, Death and Taxes restaurant featuring craft cocktails, 5328; sonoraleigh.com $ briercreekbeergarden.com $ is located in a period building with a full wine bar and small plates tall ceilings and arched windows, meant for sharing. Enjoy global Tama Tea Trali Irish Pub offering a creative selection of food cuisine, including seared scallops, NOT OPEN YET This North Car- DINE IN PICKUP In Brierdale cooked over the open fire. Try the wagyu steak tartare and wok fried olina-native, health loving, bohemi- Shopping Center’s Trali Irish Pub, grilled duck breast with black rice, Brussels sprouts, in a sophisti- an-style cafe nestled in downtown you’ll find authentic Irish food embered carrots and vadouvan or cated atmosphere with two sto- Raleigh brings new versions of tea, and pints, plus craft beer and lo- the steak tartare with carrot, turmer- ries and an all-white color palette. coffee and sandwiches to the ta- cal music. The menu is crafted by ic, cilantro and grilled ciabatta. 105 18 E Martin St; (919) 832-6622; ble. Matcha tea, bubble tea, green chef and owner Eamonn Kelly, W. Hargett Street; (984) 242-0218; ororaleigh.com $$ smoothies and vegan sandwiches are who hails from County Galway in ac-restaurants.com $$ all included on its menu. 401 Fayette- Ireland. Enjoy a pint or two along- Poole’s Diner ville Street; (919) 561-6271; tamatea. side traditional dishes including Garland PICKUP Open seven days a com $$ boxty, fish and chips, bangers and PICKUP This artsy Indi- week from 5 p.m. ‘til mid- mash and shepherd’s pie. 10370 an-Asian restaurant with a night, this 1945 pie shop of Moncreiffe Road; 919-544-4141; distinct Southern flare is lo- the same name was restored by Ash- traliirishpub.com $$ cated near the very center of down- ley Christensen, keeping much of the GLENWOOD SOUTH for this venue, which is home to My Way Tavern Sullivan’s Steakhouse two bars, indoor and outdoor, as Eatery & Spirits DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Lo- well as a grand wrap-around heated DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY cated in the Creamery Building in 42nd Street Oyster Bar porch. Dogwood offers a small menu This spot will remind you of Cheers downtown’s Glenwood South district, DINE IN PICKUP Opened of shareable plates, plus a Sunday where “everyone knows your name.” Sullivan’s is a steakhouse fine-dining originally as a grocery store in brunch, to accompany their unique The dark wood tavern is a good spot experience with rich wood paneling, 1931 after Prohibition ended, handcrafted cocktails. 610 Glenwood to watch a game with televisions on luxurious seating and hearty plates. this eatery became the first place in Avenue; (919) 977-3714; dogwoodra- every wall. The signature dishes will Most notable on the menu is the sig- Raleigh to serve draft beers in frosted leigh.com $ impress, especially the Baja tacos and nature house-cut steaks enhanced with mugs. There are still plenty of frosty the baby back ribs. 522 St. Mary’s your choice of signature butters, which mugs, but now this landmark gets at- Five Star Street; (919) 900-8273; mywaytavern. include Cajun, gorgonzola garlic and tention for its fresh seafood and sea- DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY With com $ Cabernet goat cheese. 410 Glenwood sonal menu featuring the state’s best a dinner menu available until mid- Avenue; (919) 833-2888. sullivanssteak- oysters, shrimp, scallops, clams, fish night seven days a week, this eatery Plates Neighborhood Kitchen house.com $$ and mussels. 508 W Jones St; (919) offers a large drink menu—every- DINE IN PICKUP Nestled in 831-2811; 42ndstoysterbar.com $$ thing from cold beer to hot sake—as a cozy neighborhood shop- Sushi Blues well as traditional Asian soups and ping center and decorated PICKUP DELIVERY BOGO sushi Anise Pho sophisticated entrees, including Thai with tiny white lights, Plates serves rolls (dine-in only) are very popular PICKUP DELIVERY This Vietnam- peanut noodles and crispy sesame reimagined Southern favorites using (try the Wolfpack) and half-price wine ese restaurant occupies a comfort- beef. 301 N West Street, Suite 101; local ingredients. 301 Glenwood Ave- bottles on Sundays and Wednesdays able space on Glenwood South with (919) 833-3311; fivestarraleigh.com $$ nue; (919) 828-0018; plateskitchen. make this an affordable spot to get a daily lunch special combo consist- com $ a wide selection of fresh sushi and ing of pho, banh mi sub, rice platter Hibernian Irish Pub sashimi in a casual environment. 301 or salad noodle bowl. Other entrees DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Tip The Rockford Glenwood Avenue; (919) 664-8061; su- are available for dinner, as well as back a Guinness in this traditional DINE IN PICKUP Opened in 1994 shibluescafe.com $ a house special ice cream, which pub with painted red brick, wood as the only bar or restaurant in the comes in five flavors: Hawaiian co- paneling and a mini library. Tradi- now bustling Glenwood South dis- Thaiphoon Bistro conut, avocado, ube purple yam, tional Irish dishes abound—from trict, The Rockford is known for its PICKUP DELIVERY Tradition- mango and green tea. 222 Glenwood bangers & mash to fish ‘n chips. timeless interior decor and classy yet al Thai cooking with a few mod- Avenue, Suite 113; (919) 803-4539; Also popular are a variety of burgers approachable menu. Its inconspic- ern touches. Try the crispy spring facebook.com/AnisePho $ (lamb, beef and brisket). 311 Glen- uous location above Parliament bar rolls for $4.95 or opt for a heartier wood Avenue; (919) 833-2285; hiber- is popular among artists, musicians, meal with a variety of Thai noodle Clouds Brewing nianpub.com $ business professionals and indus- soups, stir fry and fried rice. 301 DINE IN PICKUP In 1925, Caro- try workers alike for their elevated Glenwood Avenue; (919) 720-4034; lina Power & Light Company built La Santa comfort dishes such as cast iron mac thaiphoonbistro.com $ a one-story Art Deco building to DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY La and cheese, cheerwine bbq brisket house streetcars and buses; now, it’s Santa is a family-owned restaurant and Carolina shrimp cakes. 320 1/2 Tobacco Road Sports home to Clouds Brewing. Experi- serving traditional Mexican food Glenwood Avenue; (919) 821-9020; Cafe & Brewery ence “Downpour,” a self-serve wall based on recipes from the owner’s therockfordrestaurant.com $$ DINE IN PICKUP DELIV- of beer taps. The restaurant offers mother who hails from Guadalajara. ERY Located in the historic brunch, lunch and dinner and with Popular dishes include handmade Snoopy’s Hot Dogs Powerhouse building in more than 80 beers, ciders and tortillas, bolillo (Mexican bread) PICKUP Hot dogs and hamburgers downtown Raleigh, Tobacco Road’s meads. The BBQ pork belly burger with carnitas, chicken enchiladas and reign at this ultra-casual diner with new location offers a terrific blend of is a menu favorite. 126 N West Street; mole poblano. Margaritas are made a walk-up window, but you’ll also fresh food and craft beers, along with (919) 307-8335; cloudsbrewing.com $ from fresh fruit juices squeezed dai- find homemade chicken salad and sports viewing for all types of fans. ly. 222 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 107; vegetable soup along with tradition- The menu features dishes crafted in- The Cortez (919) 720-4096; lasantanc.com $ al sides of seasoned fries, onion rings house by the professional chef, like Seafood & Cocktail and chips. Multiple Raleigh locations; Buffalo chicken egg rolls, Memphis DINE IN PICKUP MoJoe’s Burger Joint snoopys.com $ nachos, a fried green tomato sand- DELIVERY Occupy- DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY With wich and entrees ranging from BBQ ing the Glenwood more than ten different burgers to Southern Charred beef ribs to black eyed pea cakes. 505 South location formerly held by Cafe choose from, MoJoe’s is a haven for DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY For W Jones Street; (919) 301-8793; Helios, The Cortez brings a subtly burger lovers in Raleigh. The classic favorites we all know and love, head tobaccoroadsportscafe.com $ tropical setting with a modern feel. eatery features hand-pressed burger to Southern Charred, a rustic bar and Known for its dollar oyster special patties smothered in everything from restaurant with wood-paneled walls Vidrio Tuesdays-Sundays from 5–6 p.m., crispy jalapeño bacon and salsa verde and charming North Carolina decor. DINE IN Chef Oscar Diaz offers not only an 2018 to grilled peppers and onion rings. Southern Charred features saucy BBQ BEST PICKUP At eclectic seafood menu but also a BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE Or you can opt to make your own a meat platters on vintage tin trays, com- Vidrio, an wide range of Mexican-American chicken, turkey, veggie or black bean plete with comforting side options enormous backdrop of blown-glass handcrafted cocktails. 413 Glenwood burger or order one with 100 percent such as biscuits, okra, hush puppies plates anchors the space, with European Avenue; (919) 342-8227; cortezra- choice beef. Add a side of fries with and famous SC mac & cheese. 510 furnishings and stylish details reminis- leigh.com $ famous MoJoe’s sauce and a signature Glenwood Avenue Suite 101; (919) 758- cent of a Mediterranean fishing village. milkshake—you won’t regret it. 620 8851; southerncharred.com $ The menu showcases different cuisines Dogwood Bar + Eatery Glenwood Avenue; (919) 832-6799; including a North African-inspired ha- NOT OPEN YET Retro mid-cen- mojoesburgerjoint.com $ rissa dip, steak tartare and homemade tury designs inspire the furniture pasta. Enjoy craft cocktails or wine from the 50-plus vintages on tap. 500 Glen- The Player’s Retreat MOORE SQUARE main dining room overlooking the wood Avenue; 919-803-6033; vidriora- streets of downtown Raleigh. Choose 2018 NOT OPEN YET BEST leigh.com $$$ The Player’s Retreat from exclusive lunch and dinner spe- BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE Beasley’s Chicken + Honey remains one of Ra- cials as well as regular menu items PICKUP An ode to fried chicken and leigh’s favorite sports bars since like ravioli Fiorentina, lasagna and classic Southern sides, chef Ashley 1951, serving up classic bar food like salmone alla Griglia. 136 E. Hargett HILLSBOROUGH STREET Christensen has created a great casual mozzarella sticks, buffalo wings, Street; (919) 832-6090; cafeluna.com dining spot serving classic comfort burgers and chicken strips in a $$ Coco Bongo food—from chicken and waffles to neighborhood setting complete with DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY mac and cheese to cinnamon biscuit sports fans, families and students Gravy Hillsborough Street’s cool and caus- bread pudding. 237 S. Wilmington alike. Enjoy your meal inside or out DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Ask al Mexican restaurant features daily Street; (919) 322-0127; ac-restaurants. on the patio, both with optimal TV any Italian-American what ‘gravy’ is lunch and drink specials in its color- com $$ views for sports watching. 105 Ober- and they’ll tell you it’s the pasta sauce ful dining room. The dinner menu their mothers and grandmothers lin Road; (919) 755-9589; playersre- Bida Manda includes Mexican favorites like fajitas, cooked fresh every night. At Gravy, treat.net $ Laotian Restaurant & Bar burritos, enchiladas and quesadillas, as Chef Brent Hopkins makes his own NOT OPEN YET well as signature seafood, chicken and Second Empire pasta and cures his own meats. Kids steak dishes. Enjoy a frozen margarita Presenting traditional DINE IN PICKUP Otherwise will enjoy the pizza bread while we with your meal in the summertime at Laotian cuisine in a known as the Dodd-Hinsdale house, recommend the risotto balls or the an outdoor table decorated with bright modern setting, this popular hide- this stately and elegant “Second tagliatelle bolognese for the adults. green umbrellas. 2400 Hillsborough away serves up authentic, flavorful Empire” home from 1879 is a local 135 S. Wilmington Street; (919) 896- Street; (984) 242-0898; cocobongora- Laotian dishes in generous portions. favorite for special occasions, fea- 8513; gravyraleigh.com $$ leigh.com $$ The owners use family recipes and turing original staircases, porches fresh local ingredients as inspirations and woodwork alongside a white London Bridge Pub David’s Dumpling & for Bida Manda’s menu. Reservations tablecloth dining experience. Try the DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY For Noodle Bar are recommended, as is the crispy roasted five spice Pennsylvania duck “bloody good” British food, inter- DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Da- pork belly soup, the crispy lettuce breast or the rosemary grilled Aus- national friendship and football (ok, vid’s Dumpling and Noodle Bar fea- wraps and the pad thai. 222 S. Blount tralian lamb rack from Chef Daniel soccer) visit London Bridge. Across tures a pan-Asian menu with influ- Street; (919) 829-9999; bidamanda. Schurr. 330 Hillsborough Street; (919) the pond classics include rocket sal- ences from Chinese, Vietnamese and com $$ 829-3663; second-empire.com $$$ ad, fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, Malaysian cuisines. Lunch and dinner build-you-own “British Butty” sand- includes small plates, noodles, quick- Big Ed’s City Market State of Beer wiches and a full English breakfast stir dishes and chef specialties such as DINE IN PICKUP Big Ed’s has DINE IN PICKUP DELIV- with bangers, black pudding, eggs, shrimp & scallops, filet mignon and called City Market home since 1989 ERY Downtown Raleigh’s baked beans, roasted tomatoes and pork with Chinese pickled turnip. An and it still serves up some of the best bottle shop serves great craft “bubble and squeak,” a patty of fried extensive sake list includes cocktails, in Southern cooking. Open seven beer, chef-crafted sandwiches and cabbage, meat and potatoes. 110 E. flights and cold and warm sake by the days a week for breakfast, brunch gourmet salads. Our favorite is the Hargett Street; 919-838-6633; thelon- glass. 1900 Hillsborough Street; (919) and lunch, Big Ed’s offers omelets, ghost pepper salami with chipotle donbridgepub.com $$ 239-4536; ddandnb.com $$ pancakes and biscuits and grits all mayo sandwich, pickled jalapeño day. For lunch, check the daily spe- mustard slaw, fresh jalapeños and Manhattan Café Gonza Tacos y Tequila cials such as the chicken & dump- pepper jack cheese served with a side DINE IN PICKUP This spot lives up DINE IN Colombian-in- lings or the pork chop plate. 220 of chickpea salad. 401 Hillsborough to its slogan, “Southern Hospitality spired cuisine with a hip- Wolfe Street; (919) 836-9909; bigedsc- Street; (919) 546-9116; stateof.beer $ with a Big City Variety,” with an ex- pie-chic vibe, complete with itymarket.com $ tensive menu of sandwiches, paninis, neon colors fashioned into modern Taverna Agora subs, burgers, wraps and pitas. More Day of the Dead decor. Favorites in- Brewery Bhavana DINE IN PICKUP options include a salad and pasta bar. clude a new spin on traditional en- DELIVERY Taverna 2018 NOT OPEN Plus, breakfast wraps, omelets and chiladas, tacos, quesadillas and faji- BEST Agora brings tradi- BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE YET As much pancakes are tasty breakfast options. tas. 2100 Hillsborough Street; (919) tional Greek dishes like spanakopita, a work of art 320 S. Wilmington Street; (919) 833- 268-8965; gonzatacosytequila.com $ souvlaki and tzatziki to its quaint lo- as a restaurant, go for the ambiance 6105; manhattancafenc.com $ cation on Hillsborough Street, where as well as the handcrafted beer and Pho Vietnam guests will feel right at home around Dim Sum cuisine. From original Mofu Shoppe DINE IN PICKUP Pho, a popular a friendly staff and rustic, old world brews to bao and dumplings, crab DINE IN PICKUP With its indoor street food in Vietnam, is revamped decorations. The restaurant also of- rangoon to rice congee, everything patio, intimate mezzanine and sec- and modernized at Pho Vietnam fers an open-air rooftop patio, per- co-founders Vansana and Vanvisa ond-floor seating, Mofu is perfect for a through the beef noodle soup, which fect for sipping on specialty house Nolintha and head brewer Patrick date or enjoying dinner with the family. comes with either eye round steak, cocktails and authentic Greek wines. Woodson offer is done with care and Founders Sunny and Sophia opened brisket, chuck roast or meat balls. 326 Hillsborough Street; (919) 881- attention to detail. 218 S Blount their brick-and-mortar restaurant with The restaurant also serves both egg 8333; tavernaagora.com $$ Street; (919) 829-9998; brewerybha- the $50,000 prize money they received rolls and spring rolls, vermicelli noo- vana.com $ after winning The Great Food Truck dle dishes, rice plates and Vietnam- Race. They serve dishes that represent ese sandwiches. 2811 Hillsborough Caffe Luna their Asian-American culture. 321 S. Street; (919) 615-0741; phovietnam- DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Caffe Blount Street; (919) 301-8465; mofush- one.com $ Luna is well known for its Italian cui- oppe.com $$ sine with a Tuscan flair in a sun-filled Oak City Meatball Shoppe such as beef, lamb and chicken sha- years. Overlooking City Market, Vic’s Street; (919) 594-1605; oakwoodpizza- DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Now warma served with house-baked pita serves traditional dishes like linguini box.com $ open for lunch and dinner Monday and flatbreads.137 South Wilmington with clams and pollo piccata; take through Saturday, Oak City Meatball Street; (919) 239-4070; sitti-raleigh. advantage of the patio seating. 331 The Station at Person Street Shoppe is located in the Red Hat Tow- com $$ Blake Street; (919) 829-7090; vicsital- DINE IN Nestled in a renovated er, with a menu focused on the great ianrestaurant.com $ Amoco gas station, this neighborhood meatball. Create your own meatball Square Burger hangout offers spacious indoor and dish from a variety of meats, your PICKUP DELIVERY When hun- outdoor seating, including fire pits in choice of sauce and a side, or you can ger strikes at Moore Square, Square HISTORIC OAKWOOD colder weather. Hearty fare includes try the always-fun-to-say Balls on a Burger has you covered. The casual PERSON STREET smoked salmon BLT, Cuban sandwich Bun. 180 E. Davie Street; (919) 714- eatery—brought to you by Empire and French bread chicken pizza as well 9014; oakcitymeatball.com $$ Eats—serves burgers, sandwiches, as a variety of burgers and fries ($5 hot dogs, salads, shakes and more. specials on Mondays) and domestic The Pizza Times Sit at one of Square Burger’s mov- Crawford & Son and craft beers. 701 N. Person Street;

2018 DINE IN Drawing on PICKUP DELIVERY Joining down- able tables or opt for a picnic on the BEST (919) 977-1567; stationraleigh.com $ his family’s working town Raleigh classics The Raleigh lawn with a glass of beer or wine you BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE Times and The Morning Times is can enjoy anywhere in the park. 225 class roots, Chef Scott Side Street The Pizza Times just around the cor- E. Martin Street; (919) 896-6600; Crawford elevates home-cooked clas- DINE IN Housed in a quaint white ner. The third addition to The Times squareburger-raleigh.com $ sics such as pot pie or meatloaf, incor- cottage in the heart of Oakwood, ex- family is takeout only and offers piz- porating his own signature style and perience a bit of nostalgia with clap- za by the pie or by the slice if you’re St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar using different proteins. The menu board walls and wide windows. Grab on the go. There are 15 toppings DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY This also takes seasonal items and incorpo- a simple homemade sandwich of egg available along with side salads. 210 spot embraces the spirit of its namesake rates the ingredients across several dif- salad, pastrami or pimento cheese, S. Wilmington Street; (919) 832-4411, New Orleans’ neighborhood where Chef ferent dishes, both savory and sweet. a meatball pocket or a triple deck- raleightimespizza.com. $ Sunny Gerhart’s family is from. The 618 North Person Street; 919-307-4647; er grilled cheese (Cheese Delight). menu’s top feature is the roasted oysters crawfordandsonrestaurant.com $$$ Enjoy a wide selection of wine and The Remedy Diner served by the half dozen—BBQ’d, Tas- beer. 225 N. Bloodworth Street; 919 DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY This so’d, or Nori’d—but there are lots of oth- Gringo A Go Go 828-4927; independently owned restaurant er choices too, including braised clams, DINE IN PICKUP With its playful sidestreetrestaurant.com $ and bar serves vegetarian and veg- BBQ shrimp and duck & garlic sausage vibe, plant-filled patio and house an friendly comfort food, plus lo- gumbo. 223 S Wilmington Street; (919) made margaritas, Gringo A Go Go SmokeStacks Cafe cal craft beers. Be sure to check the 322-0359; strochraleigh.com $$ has been pleasing local Mexican DINE IN PICKUP Located in the daily specials as the majority of the food lovers since 2014. Order tacos, former Brewerks space, Smoke Stacks menu is made from scratch daily. A Tonbo Ramen burritos, quesadillas and enchiladas offers brunch and dinner Thursday few staples include the quiche of the DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY A ra- with various fillings including vegan through Monday. Dishes are made day, Buffalo non-chicken wings and men bar with intimate dining tables options. A decadent condiment tray using locally sourced ingredients and black bean burgers. 927 W. Morgan and an upstairs izakaya, Tonbo offers rounds out the experience. 100 N co-owner Holly Schultz, who has a Street; (919) 835-3553; theremedydin- Japanese dishes and small plates. The Person Street; (919) 977-1438; gringo- level 2 sommelier certification, cu- er.com $$ ramen is prepared with a 20-hour raleigh.com $ rates the wine list. Favorites include broth base, hand-crafted noodles house-made pickles and house- Royale and add-ons including soy-mari- Jolie smoked meats, cathead biscuits and DINE IN PICKUP This nated egg or roasted Kurobuta pork. DINE IN Chef Scott Crawford pairs smoked brisket sandwich. 701 E Lane French-American bistro offers Open for lunch and dinner. 211 S. modern European elegance and clas- St; (919) 736-6408; coffeeraleigh.com $ classic French fare—steak Wilmington St; (919) 977-3625; ton- sic French dishes. The restaurant, frites, duck a l’orange and tarte flam- boramen.com $$ named after Crawford’s daughter, CAPITOL DISTRICT bée, along with American and Europe- features an intimate atmosphere an dishes like pan seared mountain Transfer Co. Food Hall with white linen tabletops, a marble trout, crispy potato salad and roasted DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY At bar and blue and gold accents. Opt The Daily Planet Café Fox Farm mushrooms. Royale’s cham- Transfer Co., located in the historic for a table on the rooftop patio to NOT OPEN YET Located in the pagne options vary too, with cham- Carolina Coach Garage and Shop, enjoy gougères, steak tartare, escar- Natural Research Center of the NC pagne by the glass and some of the you’ll find bagels, local seafood, ice got and other fine fare in full French Museum of Natural Sciences, you’ll vintages by the bottle, all priced well. cream cookie sandwiches, burritos, fashion. 620 N. Person Street; (919) find plenty of local ingredients from 200 East Martin Street; (919) 977-3043; empanadas, house-made meats and 803-7221; restaurantjolie.com $$ North Carolina farmers in the break- royaleraleigh.com $$ pastas, burgers, Asian fare and more, fast entrees, pastries, coffee bar (Lar- as well as a full bar and award win- Oakwood Pizza Box ry’s Beans!), sandwiches, salads and Sitti ning brews from Burial Beer Co. out PICKUP Owner Anthony small entrees, as well as eight beers on DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Sitti of Asheville. 500 East Davie Street; Guerra hails from a long line of tap and delicious wines. 121 W. Jones upholds the Lebanese tradition of (984) 232-8122; transfercofoodhall. Italian chefs (his father, Rick, Street; (919) 707-8060; thedailyplanet- excellent hospitality by welcoming com $$ owned Cary’s now-closed Bella Mia). cafe.com $ guests with delicious Lebanese and The younger Guerra channels the pizza Mediterranean-inspired food and Vic’s Italian he grew up eating on Long Island in an Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar superb service. Sitti’s chef has created Restaurant & Pizzeria intimate family atmosphere. Whether DINE IN Mulino is located in the a fresh, authentic menu featuring an DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY red or white sauce-based, the Neapoli- Melrose Knitting Mill, one of Ra- extensive offering of mezze includ- Owner Mario Longo has been serv- tan-style pizza, made with whole milk leigh’s most iconic buildings, but ing hummus, baba ghanouj, labneh ing authentic Old World Italian and cheeses and low-moisture mozzarella, is it offers the feeling of being on a and mouhamra, as well as entrees NY Style pizza for more than 30 creative and delicious. 610 N. Person Roman piazza. Menu items include sharp white cheddar cheese and baby Heirloom Brewshop and chicken teriyaki. Enjoy half-off su- gnocchi tartufo, a Burrata cheese spinach on sourdough. 10 W Frank- PICKUP DELIVERY This beautiful- shi for Happy Hour from 5 to 7 p.m. and grilled vegetable salad, tagliolini lin Street, Suite #140; (984) 232- ly decorated coffee, tea and sake bar on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. squid ink with mussels, shrimps and 8907; raleighnightkitchen.com $ is a serene escape for inventive drinks 411 W. Hargett Street; (919) 792-3777; clams and the tagliatell bolognese and bites in the Warehouse District. okuraleigh.com $$ with housemade egg noodles. Pizzas Papa Shogun Their morning menu consists of from the outdoor wood-fired pizza DINE IN PICKUP DELIV- traditional coffee drinks, as well as Oak Steakhouse oven are available daily. 309 North ERY This Seaboard Station unique items like vacuum pot coffee. DINE IN PICKUP Oak Steakhouse Dawson Street; (919) 838-8595; muli- eatery combines flavors and In the evening, enjoy sake cocktails is a modern take on the American noraleigh.com $$ techniques from Italian and Japanese alongside a small plates menu in- steakhouse offering an innovative cuisines. A seven-course tasting menu spired by the Loatian and Taiwanese approach to steakhouse dining. Stanbury is available at dinner by reservation, founders. 219 S. West Street; heir- Oak’s menu highlights the restau-

2018 PICKUP Open for offering an amuse bouche, fresh moz- loombrewshop.com $ rant’s relationship with local farm- BEST dinner six days a week, zarella and kombu garlic bread, vege- ers and purveyors and features a BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE this trendy eatery of- tables, pastas, main course, palate Humble Pie variety of Certified Angus Beef se- fers dinner options that change daily cleanser and dessert. Stop in during DINE IN With black and white lections. An expansive wine list fea- depending on seasonal ingredients. lunch Wednesday through Saturday checkerboard floors, cozy booths and tures California Cabernet and Old Enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine while for counter service sandwiches and a large patio Humble Pie consistently World reds. Oak also offers local feasting on fried NC bass or grilled salads. 111 Seaboard Avenue #118; gets five-star reviews for its food, ser- brews, domestic and internation- quail. 938 N. Blount Street; (919) 977- (919) 977-1247; papashogun.com $$ vice and outdoor seating. The eatery al beers and seasonal cocktails. 417 4321; stanburyraleigh.com $$ specializes in shared plates, includ- W Hargett Street; (984) 255-1818; Seaboard Café ing crispy Brussels sprouts, cauli- oaksteakhouserestaurant.com $$$ Sweet Tea & Cornbread DINE IN Spacious with wall-to-wall flower mac-n-cheese, tuna tartare Grill and Eatery windows, natural light and pops of and buttermilk fried chicken. 317 S. Parkside

NOT OPEN YET You’ll enjoy a differ- color from hanging plants and vegeta- Harrington Street; (919) 829-9222; 2018 DINE IN PICKUP At the en- BEST tion, this lunch-only eatery offers new humblepierestaurant.com $ trance to the Warehouse Dis- ent kind of history at the NC Museum BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE of History’s Sweet Tea & Cornbread specials Monday to Saturday, including trict, Parkside is located in a Grill and Eatery. Run by Tonya Coun- homemade muffins, soups, fresh salads, Irregardless Café building that’s offered Southern hos- cil, granddaughter of Mildred Council sandwiches on artisan breads and sides DINE IN PICKUP This cozy and pitality for over 100 years. The or “Mama Dip,” the restaurant offers of pickled carrots, potato salad and classic Raleigh venue is known for chef-inspired menu offers small Southern fare including fried green to- several pasta salads. 707 Semart Drive; its global cuisine as well as vegan plates, salads, flatbreads and sand- matoes, chopped BBQ pork sandwiches (919) 821-7553; seaboardcafe.com $ and vegetarian favorites. Try the wild wiches. Or, just enjoy sitting at the and, of course, cornbread, plus burgers, mushroom polenta, duck a l’orange, reclaimed barn wood bar, sampling hot dogs, salads and other sandwiches. steak frites or the vegan zoodle bo- one of the 40-plus beers on tap. 301 5 East Edenton Street; 919-814-7000; nc- WAREHOUSE DISTRICT lognese. A favorite dining spot for W. Martin Street; (984) 232-8969; museumofhistory.org/sweet-tea-and- university professors and locals, the parksideraleigh.com $ cornbread café also offers live music and cook- A Place at the Table ing classes. 901 W. Morgan Street; The Pit PICKUP Raleigh’s first pay-what- SEABOARD STATION (919) 833-8898; irregardless.com $$ DINE IN PICKUP Continuing you can cafe gives you the option to North Carolina’s barbecue legacy, pay what you’re able, pay what you Morgan Street Food Hall The Pit serves authentic whole-hog, J. Betski’s would for a similar meal, pay for pit-cooked barbecue. Warm light- 2018 DINE IN PICKUP DELIV- BEST DINE IN PICKUP Owner someone else’s meal or pay by vol- ERY An oasis for some of Ra- ing accentuates the rich hues of the BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE John F. Korzekwinski honors unteering. The community-oriented leigh’s best food and drink wood inside, and the patio offers his German and Polish heri- restaurant offers breakfast including options, Morgan Street Food Hall the hustle and bustle of downtown. tage with traditional dishes includ- quiche and waffles and salads, sand- offers almost anything you might Favorites here include the chopped ing mushroom and cabbage piero- wiches and paninis for lunch. Gluten have a craving for. Wood fired pizza, barbecue pork plate, the beef brisket gies, pork schnitzel, spaetzle and free, vegetarian and vegan options lobster rolls, burgers, tacos, ice and the chopped barbecue turkey smoked beef and pork kielbasa with available. 300 W. Hargett Street; (919) cream, Southern, Indian, Mediterra- plate. 328 W. Davie Street; (919) 890- sauerkraut and spicy mustard. The 307-8914; tableraleigh.org $ nean and Vietnamese cuisine are all 4500; thepit-raleigh.com $$ relaxed atmosphere is great for a sit- available; indoor and outdoor bars down meal with the family or grab- Barcelona Wine Bar are perfect for an accompanying beer Trophy Brewing & Pizza Co. bing small plates and drinks at the DINE IN PICKUP DELIV- or wine or an after-meal drink. 411 DINE IN 2018 bar, where German beers reign su- ERY A tapas menu built from W. Morgan Street; (919) 307-4481; BEST PICKUP DE- BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE preme. 10 W Franklin Street, Suite both seasonal ingredients morganfoodhall.com $ LIVERY A 120; (919) 833-7999; jbetskis.com $$ from local markets and imported great place to grab a local craft beer specialties evokes serious Spanish O-Ku Sushi and a gourmet pizza, Trophy is a Night Kitchen vibes. Intimate seating, ambient three-barrel nano brewery in down- 2018 DINE IN PICKUP O-Ku BEST PICKUP Bakers at Night Kitch- lighting and a beautiful space on the combines authentic Asian cui- town Raleigh featuring a full bar and BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE en stay up through the wee hours ground floor of the Dillon makes for sine with Southern influences, growlers to go. Try the Daredevil to produce some of the city’s best the perfect backdrop to enjoy wine integrating both local and unique in- specialty pizza or build your own. breads and sweet and savory pastries. and small plates including bo- gredients. The menu ranges from pe- 827 W. Morgan Street; (919) 803- The breads are used to make toasts querones, crispy calamari, spiced tite plates to sushi specialties to con- 4849; trophybrewing.com $$ and breakfast and lunch sandwiches, beef empanadas and charcuterie temporary robata-style dishes, such as a traditional Cuban, BLT and boards. 430 W Martin Street; (919) including short rib bulgogi, uni udon roasted chicken panini with sofrito, 808-5400; barcelonawinebar.com $$ Tuscan Blu featuring Neapolitan recipes handed Neomonde Waraji Japanese Restaurant DINE IN PICKUP Order from clas- down for generations. Owners Cor- DINE IN PICKUP A Raleigh market DINE IN PICKUP Waraji is home sics such as veal marsala or bistecca bett and Julie Monica do their best and restaurant staple since 1977 with to an extensive selection of sushi and alla Fiortenia featuring a 24 oz. Por- to make it like his Nana’s kitchen, a wide offering of Lebanese and Med- sashimi, as well as the largest Sake se- terhouse steak; also look for daily where family gathered every Sunday. iterranean cuisine and groceries, this lection in North Carolina. Chef Ma- lunch specials for $11 and a variety A hidden gem, be sure to make reser- café offers indoor/outdoor dining op- satoshi Tsujimura curates a selection of dinner specials. Parking is com- vations, especially on weekends, as the tions seven days a week. After you dine of fresh specialty house rolls within plimentary for guests. 327 W. Davie restaurant fills quickly. 3121 Edwards on a shawarma sandwich or a kabob Waraji’s authentic kitchen, including Street; (919) 834-5707; tuscanblu. Mill Road; (919) 881-9778; bellamon- platter, make sure to purchase some the Sweet Dragon, Spider Roll, Ban- com $$ ica.com $$ fresh-made pita bread and hummus zai Roll and Hurricane Roll, which to take home. 3817 Beryl Road; (919) incorporates eel, scallions and cream Whiskey Kitchen Cloos’ Coney Island 828-1628; neomonde.com $ cheese rolled reverse with salmon. PICKUP Cloos’ is a hot dog institu- 2018 DINE IN PICKUP 5910 Duraleigh Road; (919) 783-1883; BEST DELIVERY This spot tion here in Raleigh. The old school, The Oak warajijapaneserestaurant.com $$ BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE diner-esque joint is famous for delivers on its name 2018 DINE IN PICKUP Seasonal BEST with over 140 whiskeys behind the loaded dogs which come in various dishes, all made from scratch. BARSR ALEIGH MAG AZINE OTHERS bar. The “seat yourself” policy creates styles, including the signature Coney Part of the JMR Kitchens a welcoming and comfortable atmo- dog with chili, mustard and onions, Restaurant Group with a friendly staff sphere, so if you see an empty table, and the Chicago dog with tomatoes, and simple fare, including loaded Angus Barn grab it. The menu includes good pickles, mustard, relish and peppers. tater tots, BBQ-spiced fried Brussels DINE IN PICKUP Located Southern dishes with a slight twist Salads, sandwiches, gyros and burg- sprouts and local deviled eggs. 4035 near RDU Airport, the fami- but no matter what, don’t miss the ers are also available. 2233-102 Avent Lake Boone Trail; (919) 787-9100; jm- ly-owned Angus Barn has Cracklin’ Biscuits and the NC Boil. Ferry Road; (919) 834-3354; facebook. rkitchens.com $$ provided an upscale dining experi- 201 W. Martin Street; (919) 803- com/cloosconeyisland $ ence since 1960. This award-winning 3181; whiskey.kitchen $ Seasons 52 steakhouse serves house-aged beef Edwards Mill Bar & Grill DINE IN PICKUP This warm and and fresh seafood. Chef Walter Royal Wye Hill Kitchen + Brewing DINE IN PICKUP This Raleigh gem cozy spot inside the Crabtree Valley turns out prime rib, filet, porter- DINE IN PICKUP Owners has served a wide array of all-Amer- Mall offers healthier, lower-calorie house, North Atlantic salmon and Sarah Abernethy and Chris ican cuisine since 1999. The all-day versions of some rich and delicious barbecued pork ribs. The Wild Tur- Borreson completely re- menu offers six different types of dishes. Each item listed on the menu key Lounge is ranked one of the Best vamped the old Boylan Bridge Brew- wings, including wings tossed in a includes the calorie count. Some Business Bars in America. Help pub into a restaurant and brewery Southern-inspired Cheerwine BBQ of our favorites include the cedar yourself to a polished apple from an complete with chef-driven lunch, sauce, more than 20 different burgers plank-roasted salmon and wood- overflowing apple barrel on your dinner and brunch menus, rotating and sandwiches and comforting en- grilled filet mignon. 4325 Glenwood way out. 9401 Glenwood Avenue; beers brewed onsite and unique trees like shrimp and grits, fried pork Avenue; (919) 787-3052; seasons52. (919) 781-2444; angusbarn.com $$$ cocktails including spirit-free. Popu- chop and chicken pot pie. 3201-153 com $$$ lar dishes include steamed clams, Edwards Mill Road; (919) 783-5447; State Farmer’s Market Restaurant Korean fried chicken and loaded edwardsmillbarandgrill.com $ Sushi Nine DINE IN This eatery offers Southern duck fat fries. 201 S Boylan Avenue; DINE IN PICKUP Sushi Nine has of- country breakfasts and lunches in a (984) 200-1189; wyehill.com $$ Iris ficially reopened after burning down bright space with indoor and outdoor seating right next to the State Farmer’s NOT OPEN YET A full-service in 2015, delivering a bigger patio area Market. From homemade biscuits, restaurant located inside the NC and brand new equipment while farm-stand vegetables and local coun- WEST RALEIGH Museum of Art, Iris features modern maintaining the same atmosphere as try ham, this spot is a local favorite. American cuisine from an open-faced the old establishment. The menu has Grab a bite and then browse the mar- turkey sandwich to seared scallops. also remained pretty much the same, Amedeo’s ket for flowers, fruit, spices, veggies Design your own omelets during offering sushi rolls, as well as poke DINE IN PICKUP DELIV- and more. 1240 Farmers Market Drive; weekend brunch or opt for a light bowls, sushi burgers, noodles, stir ERY Founded in 1963 by for- (919) 755-1550; realbiscuits.com $ lunch of chicken salad with sweet fries and hibachi. 3812 Western Boule- mer Wolfpack player Amedeo potato fries. Afterward, take a tour vard; (919) 615-3100; sushinine.com $ “Dick” DeAngelis, this homestyle Ital- of more than 40 galleries. 2110 Blue ian restaurant near the campus of NC Ridge Road; (919) 664-6838; ncartmu- Vic’s Italian Restaurant State is popular with locals and stu- seum.org/visit/dining $$ DINE IN PICKUP DELIVERY Vic’s dents alike for its pizzas, Amedeo’s second location on Lake Boone Trail Famous Lasagna, buffalo wings and J. Alexander’s features authentic, old world Italian steak sandwiches. Enjoy the game on DINE IN PICKUP A contemporary cuisine made from family recipes a wide-screen with the special of the restaurant offers twinkling views and fresh, local ingredients. Guests day and a Wolfpack-themed cocktail. from above Crabtree Valley Mall. will feel right at home in the restau- 3905 Western Boulevard; (919) 851- While the menu offers all the tradi- rant’s cozy atmosphere and friendly 0473; amedeosrestaurant.com $ tional American classics, J. Alexan- staff while enjoying classic dishes like

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