Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Iris
2110 Blue Ridge RdFabulous Brunch Lunch or Dinner at NC Museum of Art
Awesome Food - Best Best Best homemade cakes and desserts (huge portions)
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery
2000 Fairview RdAwesome Food - Best Best Best homemade cakes and desserts (huge portions)
Excellent atmosphere for any occasion and attire, quality food and drinks
75 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Stanbury
938 N Blount StExcellent atmosphere for any occasion and attire, quality food and drinks
You need to try. Chef is world famous and straight from Raleigh, this is quality fried chicken, chicken and waffles, mac n cheese, great local vegetables, drinks etc
107 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StYou need to try. Chef is world famous and straight from Raleigh, this is quality fried chicken, chicken and waffles, mac n cheese, great local vegetables, drinks etc
Fresh, Refined, Creative a Real Dining experience. World Famous Local Chef!
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Death and Taxes
105 W Hargett StFresh, Refined, Creative a Real Dining experience. World Famous Local Chef!
Excellent menu and food! Global Street Food Cuisine, something for everyone. Big interior - Awesome outdoor seating in the heart of the city!
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
bu•ku Global Street Food
Excellent menu and food! Global Street Food Cuisine, something for everyone. Big interior - Awesome outdoor seating in the heart of the city!
Taco Tuesdays, can't beat the deals - right across the street. All (hand-pattied) burgers $2 after 10pm! Inexpensive, relaxed and good all american favorites. Ask for their daily specials too
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MoJoe's Burger Joint
620 Glenwood AveTaco Tuesdays, can't beat the deals - right across the street. All (hand-pattied) burgers $2 after 10pm! Inexpensive, relaxed and good all american favorites. Ask for their daily specials too
Nice local coffee shop, light lunch options too. Walking distance in Seaboard Station
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BREW Coffee Bar
111 Seaboard AveNice local coffee shop, light lunch options too. Walking distance in Seaboard Station
Great low-key lunch within Logan's Garden Center (walking distance) in old train station. Full of light and greenery, love their Chili and Corn Muffins, soups and sandwiches.
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaboard ACE Hardware
802 Semart DrGreat low-key lunch within Logan's Garden Center (walking distance) in old train station. Full of light and greenery, love their Chili and Corn Muffins, soups and sandwiches.
Fresh Fresh Fresh Korean! Gotta try it! Walk to Seaboard Station
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kimbap Cafe
Fresh Fresh Fresh Korean! Gotta try it! Walk to Seaboard Station
Vegetarian/Vegan and VERY tasty. I have seen even the least adventurous eaters turn out to love this place!
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fiction Kitchen
2409 S Dawson StVegetarian/Vegan and VERY tasty. I have seen even the least adventurous eaters turn out to love this place!
Another great vegetarian/vegan option. Food is pretty heavy though, don't think this is a diet spot - it's more about comfort food done without the meat, etc
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Remedy Diner
927 W Morgan StAnother great vegetarian/vegan option. Food is pretty heavy though, don't think this is a diet spot - it's more about comfort food done without the meat, etc
Don't underestimate - super environment for lunch especially, great variety, always fresh and local
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Irregardless Cafe & Catering
901 W Morgan StDon't underestimate - super environment for lunch especially, great variety, always fresh and local
Another Sunday Brunch favorite, you need to bike or drive (it would be a 30-45 min walk) but this place has a beautiful brunch, usually without the typical crowd. Well-awarded chef
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mandolin
2519 Fairview RdAnother Sunday Brunch favorite, you need to bike or drive (it would be a 30-45 min walk) but this place has a beautiful brunch, usually without the typical crowd. Well-awarded chef
Locally owned Argentinian. AMAZING Tres Leches cake and Steak dinner, plantains, etc. Phenomenal weekend breakfast and everyday lunch specials. Very reasonable. Go!
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Oakwood Cafe
300 E Edenton StLocally owned Argentinian. AMAZING Tres Leches cake and Steak dinner, plantains, etc. Phenomenal weekend breakfast and everyday lunch specials. Very reasonable. Go!
down-home, southern food, not fancy, very affordable and authentic
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Big Ed’s City Market Restaurant
220 Wolfe Streetdown-home, southern food, not fancy, very affordable and authentic
Clyde Cooper's Barbeque
327 S Wilmington StLocal & delicious
Excellent Angus Burgers! High Quality ingredients
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chuck's Burgers
237 S Wilmington StExcellent Angus Burgers! High Quality ingredients
Upscale Central European - Seaboard Station, Walking Distance. One of Mandi's favs! Get some Perogies
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
J Betski's
1916 W Franklin StUpscale Central European - Seaboard Station, Walking Distance. One of Mandi's favs! Get some Perogies
Nice little lounge with garage door opening on front. Great for drinks and you can grab light fare there too
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Clockwork
519 W North StNice little lounge with garage door opening on front. Great for drinks and you can grab light fare there too
For sure Mandi's favorite place for a coffee, tea, pastry or even lunch. Crepes, Croissant sandwiches, homemade soups, beautiful salads and more! quaint environment. Bike or drive
Hereghty Heavenly Delicious
2603 Glenwood AveFor sure Mandi's favorite place for a coffee, tea, pastry or even lunch. Crepes, Croissant sandwiches, homemade soups, beautiful salads and more! quaint environment. Bike or drive
Some of the best pizza ever. Organic ingredients Vegan/Vegetarian options
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lilly's Pizza
1813 Glenwood AveSome of the best pizza ever. Organic ingredients Vegan/Vegetarian options
Old Piggly Wiggly grocery store now southern cafe and eatery. Good food, great prepared foods and chocolate bar and awesome gift shop! Go, it's a treat!
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NOFO @ the Pig
2014 Fairview RdOld Piggly Wiggly grocery store now southern cafe and eatery. Good food, great prepared foods and chocolate bar and awesome gift shop! Go, it's a treat!
Really Chill place with semi-swanky tapas / small plates. Nice indoor or outdoor in the warehouse district. 10-15 minute walk or take a pedal-cab or bike
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Humble Pie
317 S Harrington StReally Chill place with semi-swanky tapas / small plates. Nice indoor or outdoor in the warehouse district. 10-15 minute walk or take a pedal-cab or bike
Oak City Meatball Shoppe
180 East Davie StreetAmazing - Just GO!
Best, Fresh, Healthy Chinese eat-in & take-out right down the street in Seaboard Station. Very fast - pick up within 10 minutes of ordering. We are regulars!
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peace China
802 Semart DrBest, Fresh, Healthy Chinese eat-in & take-out right down the street in Seaboard Station. Very fast - pick up within 10 minutes of ordering. We are regulars!
Est in the 1940's, featured on Man vs. Food this is a real hidden whole-in-the-wall gem. Cash only, check the hours as they are limited
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Roast Grill
7 S West StEst in the 1940's, featured on Man vs. Food this is a real hidden whole-in-the-wall gem. Cash only, check the hours as they are limited
A hybrid dim sum restaurant, brewery, flower shop and book shop
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StA hybrid dim sum restaurant, brewery, flower shop and book shop
Familiar Asian dishes, beer, wine & sake in a discreet, speakeasylike space with a hipster vibe.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Five Star Restaurant
301 N West StFamiliar Asian dishes, beer, wine & sake in a discreet, speakeasylike space with a hipster vibe.
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StFor real foodies. Enough said..
Person Street Pharmacy
702 N Person Stgreat lunch and weekend brunch!
Everything Else
great museum and grounds
437 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Arte de Carolina del Norte
2110 Blue Ridge Rdgreat museum and grounds
Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StGotta go local for brews!
Sushi Blues Cafe
301 Glenwood AveBOGO sushi rolls right down the street!
Go here and Stanbury right next two each other... chocolate truffle before dinner, South American Family owned. Eat dessert first or pick up a few treats to go! Make great souvenir gifts too
28 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Escazu Chocolates
936 N Blount StGo here and Stanbury right next two each other... chocolate truffle before dinner, South American Family owned. Eat dessert first or pick up a few treats to go! Make great souvenir gifts too
Catch a concert downtown, many are free
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Anfiteatro Red Hat
500 S McDowell StCatch a concert downtown, many are free
All hands on for kids! Such a neat place and you can walk or take the R-line
72 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marbles IMAX
201 E Hargett StAll hands on for kids! Such a neat place and you can walk or take the R-line
Excellent total body workout classes. Combo or Treadmill, body weight exercises, weights, TRX - like group personal training - pretty high intensity so don't go for a mediocre workwout. Mandi's fav!
HEAT - Studio Gym
400 Glenwood AveExcellent total body workout classes. Combo or Treadmill, body weight exercises, weights, TRX - like group personal training - pretty high intensity so don't go for a mediocre workwout. Mandi's fav!
We know the owners and love them! Great environment and nice gym you can walk to if you are a local Cross-fitter
Raleigh Strength Gym
15 N West StWe know the owners and love them! Great environment and nice gym you can walk to if you are a local Cross-fitter
Can drop-in or get a short-term pass. Excellent urban gym, walking distance in Seaboard Station. All kinds of classes, equipped locker rooms and childcare available onsite
O2 Fitness Seaboard Station
802 Semart DrCan drop-in or get a short-term pass. Excellent urban gym, walking distance in Seaboard Station. All kinds of classes, equipped locker rooms and childcare available onsite
Really nice locally owned wine shop and tasting bar. They have great taste and recommendations and fun tasting events and promotions
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Seaboard Wine at HighPark Village
1914 Bernard StReally nice locally owned wine shop and tasting bar. They have great taste and recommendations and fun tasting events and promotions
Huge and Health conscious dog store in Walking Distance... no pets allowed in our home but you are sure to find excellent gifts and treats for pets
Phydeaux
400 S Elliott RdHuge and Health conscious dog store in Walking Distance... no pets allowed in our home but you are sure to find excellent gifts and treats for pets
Newly renovated, expanded, walk there! Great gift shop
288 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Ciencias Naturales de Carolina del Norte
11 W Jones StNewly renovated, expanded, walk there! Great gift shop
October is the time! Awesome State Fair, lots of rides and bad things to eat :)
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
NC State Fair
4285 Trinity RdOctober is the time! Awesome State Fair, lots of rides and bad things to eat :)
All year round, except for Sep/Oct timeframe during and around State Fair. Every Saturday & Sunday from early morning to late afternoon! Cool stuff to dig through and big
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raleigh Flea Market
4285 Trinity RdAll year round, except for Sep/Oct timeframe during and around State Fair. Every Saturday & Sunday from early morning to late afternoon! Cool stuff to dig through and big
Open all year round, local produce, bakeries, nurseries, flowers, etc. Really a great experience for everyone. Try the Seafood Restaurant for awesome local seafood plates or the Market restaurant
114 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StOpen all year round, local produce, bakeries, nurseries, flowers, etc. Really a great experience for everyone. Try the Seafood Restaurant for awesome local seafood plates or the Market restaurant
Excellent place to buy great meat, poultry, even seafood and exotic meats also corn on the cob, sides, etc! This place is a diamond for foodies and cooks
The Butcher's Market
5045 Falls of Neuse RdExcellent place to buy great meat, poultry, even seafood and exotic meats also corn on the cob, sides, etc! This place is a diamond for foodies and cooks
Whole Foods Market
621 Broad StHappy Place!
You can walk it's less than a mile or zip up there driving real quick. Good quality food, nice little store bakery. For choosy quality grocery shoppers especially
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Fresh Market
400 Woodburn RdYou can walk it's less than a mile or zip up there driving real quick. Good quality food, nice little store bakery. For choosy quality grocery shoppers especially
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdLarge Grocery store, good variety
Site seeing, learning
142 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo de Historia de Carolina del Norte
5 E Edenton StSite seeing, learning
Walking/Biking less than a mile, really nice facility
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cameron Village Regional Library
1930 Clark AveWalking/Biking less than a mile, really nice facility
Shopping, Dining, Salons, Spas, Fitness, you name it! Beautiful old/new complex.. plan an afternoon to shop around. Less than a mile, you can walk
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cameron Village
Shopping, Dining, Salons, Spas, Fitness, you name it! Beautiful old/new complex.. plan an afternoon to shop around. Less than a mile, you can walk
Best cupcakes!!! Local Bakery all made from scratch
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sugarland
140 E Franklin StBest cupcakes!!! Local Bakery all made from scratch
Mandi's favorite day spa. Exceptional experiences! Let me know if you need help booking services
Synergy Face + Body | Inside the Beltline
3700 Glenwood AveMandi's favorite day spa. Exceptional experiences! Let me know if you need help booking services
Walk-in or book appmnt. Very clean, great service full service nail salon and waxing. Mandi's a regular here. You can also walk there as it is in Seaboard Station
Seaboard Nails
802 Semart DrWalk-in or book appmnt. Very clean, great service full service nail salon and waxing. Mandi's a regular here. You can also walk there as it is in Seaboard Station
We are regulars here! LOVE their hot yoga classes - Hot90 & Hot60. If you are experienced with Hot Yoga or Bikram, try the Silent60 for optimal relaxation. You can also walk here
Open Door Yoga Studio, LLC
745 W Johnson StWe are regulars here! LOVE their hot yoga classes - Hot90 & Hot60. If you are experienced with Hot Yoga or Bikram, try the Silent60 for optimal relaxation. You can also walk here
Walk up Glenwood, 5-10 mins and come to Fletcher Park. Tennis & Basketball Courts, Fields, playsets and swings, big trees and walkways, gardens, benches, historic houses, take a walk, bike or picnic
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fred Fletcher Park
820 Clay StWalk up Glenwood, 5-10 mins and come to Fletcher Park. Tennis & Basketball Courts, Fields, playsets and swings, big trees and walkways, gardens, benches, historic houses, take a walk, bike or picnic
Like to swim laps or do water aerobics - here is you place. Short 5 minute drive, very nice public facility - pay a small fee at the door
Pullen Aquatic Center
410 Ashe AveLike to swim laps or do water aerobics - here is you place. Short 5 minute drive, very nice public facility - pay a small fee at the door
Need to sun yourself? Here's your spot: public outdoor pool open seasonally, short 5-7 min drive!
Ridge Road Pool
1709 Ridge RdNeed to sun yourself? Here's your spot: public outdoor pool open seasonally, short 5-7 min drive!
Beautiful Lake with walking/biking/running trails. If you go to run - this is a very hilly route so gear up! There are also places to fish and picnic
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Lago Johnson
4601 Avent Ferry RdBeautiful Lake with walking/biking/running trails. If you go to run - this is a very hilly route so gear up! There are also places to fish and picnic
Midtowne Raleigh. Great shops & restaurants, etc. Entertainment shopping eating, hair salons etc. You can spend at least half-a-day here
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
North Hills
4321 Lassiter at North Hills AveMidtowne Raleigh. Great shops & restaurants, etc. Entertainment shopping eating, hair salons etc. You can spend at least half-a-day here
lululemon
4421 Six Forks RdBest place for workout/ running clothing
Flythe Cyclery
424 W Peace StBike shop right next door
Capital RunWalk
430 Woodburn RdRunning store that you can run or walk to :) in Cameron Village
Grab a Fresh Seafood Fry plate to go or do your shopping for fresh seafood to bring home - straight from the NC Coast! short 5 min drive
Saltwater Seafood Market
4 Fenton StGrab a Fresh Seafood Fry plate to go or do your shopping for fresh seafood to bring home - straight from the NC Coast! short 5 min drive
Bend Pilates
612 W Peace StWalk right across the street to Pilates
Highly credible yoga and Pilates studio offering a wide variation in classes and personal training.
Evolve Movement
219 Oberlin RdHighly credible yoga and Pilates studio offering a wide variation in classes and personal training.
Drinks & Nightlife
Largest Beer Garden in the world by number of beers on tap! Excellent outdoor area
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueLargest Beer Garden in the world by number of beers on tap! Excellent outdoor area
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StExcellent Pizza, local vibe, great brews
It's super fancy, so for a very special occasion and best behavior :) Historic Landmark
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough StIt's super fancy, so for a very special occasion and best behavior :) Historic Landmark
Get here as close to 5:30pm as you can because it is small and fills up fast. Old Soda Fountain turned refined Southern Local food. Sweet atmosphere, delicious seasonal cuisine.
102 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Poole's
426 S McDowell StGet here as close to 5:30pm as you can because it is small and fills up fast. Old Soda Fountain turned refined Southern Local food. Sweet atmosphere, delicious seasonal cuisine.
So fresh and clean eating - beautiful atmosphere! Date nigh worthy :) or perfect for friends night out
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StSo fresh and clean eating - beautiful atmosphere! Date nigh worthy :) or perfect for friends night out
Those who like nightlife, great outdoor bar right down the street. Small inside but outside is awesome, Short walk- on Glenwood, outdoor fire-pits, swings, etc. Fun place to gather with friends.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cornerstone Tavern
603 Glenwood AveThose who like nightlife, great outdoor bar right down the street. Small inside but outside is awesome, Short walk- on Glenwood, outdoor fire-pits, swings, etc. Fun place to gather with friends.
French Cafe but not threatening in North Hills / Midtowne. Beautiful atmosphere for day or night, lovely large bar - One of Mandi's favs
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Coquette
4351 The Cir At N Hills StFrench Cafe but not threatening in North Hills / Midtowne. Beautiful atmosphere for day or night, lovely large bar - One of Mandi's favs
All american/southern great for lunch - walk there
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rockford
320 1/2 Glenwood AvenueAll american/southern great for lunch - walk there
Play games and have a beer or cocktail, really cool vibe for anyone
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StPlay games and have a beer or cocktail, really cool vibe for anyone
Awesome place to grab a drink, snack, light meal. Excellent outdoor bar, outdoor fireplace and atmosphere. Laid back, not fancy. Short 10 minute walk
39 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StAwesome place to grab a drink, snack, light meal. Excellent outdoor bar, outdoor fireplace and atmosphere. Laid back, not fancy. Short 10 minute walk
Underground hidden gem for a great craft cocktail. You may have to wait in line at some times but it's worth it! Really unique and cozy place
54 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StUnderground hidden gem for a great craft cocktail. You may have to wait in line at some times but it's worth it! Really unique and cozy place
Level7 is Raleigh's distinctive, energized space for tapas style bites and samplings from small-batch distillers, rock-star brewers and single vineyard labels. With a flavor all its own, the AC rooftop Lounge and Rooftop Bar is a European inspired experience with North Carolina spirit and Raleigh soul overlooking the North Hills neighborhood.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Level7
101 Park at N Hills StLevel7 is Raleigh's distinctive, energized space for tapas style bites and samplings from small-batch distillers, rock-star brewers and single vineyard labels. With a flavor all its own, the AC rooftop Lounge and Rooftop Bar is a European inspired experience with North Carolina spirit and Raleigh soul overlooking the North Hills neighborhood.
Basement cocktail bar with a vintage library vibe, complete with tufted couches & artisanal drinks.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Watts & Ward
200 S Blount StBasement cocktail bar with a vintage library vibe, complete with tufted couches & artisanal drinks.
Chill spot, not very big, in a great downtown neighborhood with beer, wine, staple and creative cocktails, great lounge area and chill music.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
William & Company
616 N Person StChill spot, not very big, in a great downtown neighborhood with beer, wine, staple and creative cocktails, great lounge area and chill music.
Hip hangout featuring inventive Southern fare, whiskey & craft cocktails, plus a patio area.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin StHip hangout featuring inventive Southern fare, whiskey & craft cocktails, plus a patio area.
Essentials
Full service gym offering Group Fitness, Personal Training, TRX and Bootcamps.
O2 Fitness - Person Street
800 North Person StreetFull service gym offering Group Fitness, Personal Training, TRX and Bootcamps.