Best Lunch Restaurants in Rocky Mount, Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill

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1. Lilyann's Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(264)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Rocky Mount

Booked 14 times today

Classic American Steakhouse offering a curated menu of premium steaks, sipping bourbons, craft cocktails, and more.If you have trouble placing your reservation, please call the restaurant at 252-472-0052.

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2. RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Raleigh

4.6

Exceptional(925)

$$$$

• American • Raleigh

Booked 149 times today

The RH Rooftop Restaurant is located on the third floor of RH Raleigh, The Gallery at North Hills. Enjoy a menu of enduring classics and signature dishes, along with a curated selection of Champagnes and wines. Dine in a year-round skylit garden escape with heritage olive trees, sparkling chandeliers and a cascading, cast-stone center fountain.

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3. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Raleigh

4.3

Awesome(5338)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Raleigh

Booked 60 times today

Where the historic Pine State Creamery once stood, you’ll find our Raleigh location, nestled amidst the youthful Glenwood South neighborhood. Packed with the best Raleigh has to offer in shopping, art galleries, and nightlife, this hip thoroughfare is a vein through the heart of downtown. Enjoy Sullivan’s Raleigh’s unique take on upscale steakhouse fare across our expansive menu. Seafood starters abound, from tempura lobster tails to charbroiled oysters. Enjoy a classic iceberg wedge or Caesar salad before moving on to the main event: our cut-above steaks. Served with your choice of sauces, sides, and signature butters, there’s a filet or strip to suit every taste. A night at Sullivan’s Raleigh is about more than just the food—it’s our lively atmosphere that sets us apart. At the intersection of luxury and comfort, Sullivan’s is a bar-centric neighborhood hub. Familiar servers greet you, prepared to recommend dishes and drinks that align with your taste.

4. STIR - Raleigh

4.4

Awesome(2600)

$$$$

• American • Raleigh

Booked 83 times today

STIR is the perfect restaurant to enjoy a night out, host clients, or sip a craft cocktail over a dozen oysters. Located in North Hills, the restaurant is an open-air concept with a large, heated outdoor patio. We are open for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.Our cold bar and kitchen offers fresh oysters from North Carolina and beyond and classic entrees and specials, all prepared from scratch.STIR is famous for craft cocktails. We freeze and carve 300-pound blocks of artisanal ice in-house, age certain cocktails in oak barrels for richer flavors, and place others on draft for crispness and carbonation. The result is a categorically elevated cocktail. Our passion for fine spirits also compels us to find and share rare bottles, many of which are extremely difficult to procure.We welcome Raleigh to enjoy our unmatched cocktails, fresh seafood from the cold bar, and classic dishes in an atmosphere of genuine hospitality.

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5. True Food Kitchen - Raleigh

4.4

Awesome(390)

$$$$

• American • Raleigh

Booked 37 times today

True Food Kitchen believes that the food you crave can also make you feel great. Our scratch-made, chef-crafted menu celebrates seasonal ingredients, bold flavors, and proudly sourced produce and proteins, creating dishes that are as nourishing as they are crave-worthy.From 100% Grass-Fed Burgers, Pizzas made on an in-house fermented Sourdough Crust, perfectly curated Bowls & Salads, to vibrant cocktails and indulgent shareables, every dish is designed to spark togetherness, joy, and bold satisfaction. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch, True Food Kitchen is the perfect place to connect, celebrate, and discover just how good real food can be.

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6. Napa Bistro & Wine Bar - Glenwood Place

4.6

Exceptional(282)

$$$$

• American • Raleigh

Booked 30 times today

Napa Bistro & Wine Bar is a new dining destination in Glenwood Place, bringing the flavors and spirit of California wine country to Raleigh. Our menu features fresh, seasonal ingredients, scratch-made dishes, and a carefully curated list of California wines—perfectly paired with warm hospitality and laid-back charm.Join us for brunch, happy hour, date night, or any reason at all. Whether you're sipping a handcrafted cocktail or exploring something new from our wine list, you're in good hands. Just think of us as your friendly neighborhood restaurant, with a serious wine obsession.

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7. Perry's Steakhouse & Grille - Raleigh

4.5

Awesome(5970)

$$$$

• Steakhouse • Raleigh

Booked 59 times today

Be our guest and come see, savor, and celebrate Rare and Well Done®’s North Carolina debut! Perry’s Raleigh boasts a stunning main dining room that showcases a spectacular wine wall and provides glimpses of chefs creating innovations in the kitchen, as well as four beautifully appointed private dining rooms ideal for meetings, family celebrations and embracing any special occasion. Bar 79® features a beautiful island bar with glass walls that open to patio dining, allowing guests to soak up beautiful Raleigh nights over toasts with our hand-crafted mixology and extensive selection of wines. From the vibrant color palette to its exquisite use of glass, lighting and other textures, every detail in the restaurant was deliberately selected to create an inviting environment inspired by our local community.

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8. Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(3930)

$$$$

• Laotian • Raleigh

Booked 34 times today

Bida Manda is a set of Sanskrit ceremonial terms for father and mother. We named our restaurant to honor our parents in Laos, who passed down their love of food and the belief in its power to bring people together.Lao cuisine, shaped by the lush landscape, a spirit of generosity, and a French colonial past, is deeply connected to nature and memory. Our menu is inspired by our family’s recipes—an extension of home and a love letter to our parents.A few notes for your visit: Reservations are highly recommended, but our bar is first come, first served. We offer a 15-minute grace period—please call if you're running late, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.Thank you for being here. We can’t wait to welcome you.

9. Irregardless

4.7

Exceptional(6115)

$$$$

• Farm-to-table • Raleigh

Booked 85 times today

Get ready for a delightful culinary journey at Irregardless! A beloved gem in downtown Raleigh serving fresh, seasonal vegetarian delights + carnivore options. Locally owned and bursting with flavor, our menu promises an unforgettable experience. Join us for lunch, dinner, or weekend brunch! Our menu offers something for everyone.

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10. The Pit Authentic BBQ

4.4

Awesome(5477)

$$$$

• Southern • Raleigh

Booked 42 times today

Servin’ everything but the squeal! The Pit Authentic Barbecue is home to world-famous tangy Eastern NC whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue. Located in the Warehouse District, we source premium AWA-certified hogs to cook low and slow for twelve hours. All of our spirits have been handpicked to enhance the smoked and sometimes spicy fare cooked off the pit, from beer to bourbon.Last but not least, we serve up a good time at unique private dining events. Our contemporary setting in a restored 1930s meatpacking warehouse is the perfect spot for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and more. Check out the link below for details!

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Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This was my first visit at STIR and I really enjoyed myself. Our server, Mikaela A was very attentive and she took excellent care of us. Will definitely return.
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STIR - Raleigh$$$$• American• Raleigh
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4.4
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Torrance
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food tasted great and portions were large. Excellent dining experience
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The Pit Authentic BBQ$$$$• Southern• Raleigh
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4.4
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Tony
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
I’ve had the pleasure of dining all around the world. One of my favorite steak Resturants is in Chicago. Lilyanns tops it. The veal chop was as good as any steak or Italian restaurant that I’ve dined at. Salads and sides were 5 star. Just an excellent experience. Service was excellent. In Rocky Mount NC !!!
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Lilyann's Steakhouse$$$$• Steakhouse• Rocky Mount
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4.8
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NormGold
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was good Burrata app delicious. Server attentive.
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RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Raleigh$$$$• American• Raleigh
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4.6
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MarissaGold
Philadelphia County •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 4, 2026
Sullivan's staff and management were very professional and accommodating. My date and I were celebrating our engagement. The congratulated us upon arrival and presented us with a greeting card. The waitress even brought over a complementary champagne toast and amuse bouche. They were delicious. The manager stopped by our table to congratulate us on our engagement. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious!
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Sullivan's Steakhouse - Raleigh$$$$• Steakhouse• Raleigh
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4.3

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