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1. Sullivan's Steakhouse - Raleigh
4.3
Awesome(5338)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Raleigh
Booked 60 times today
Sullivan's Steakhouse in Raleigh is a hot spot for its vibrant atmosphere, hand-selected steaks, and live music. The reviews are glowing with comments like 'food was delicious', 'atmosphere was relaxing', and 'outstanding service'. It's a great place for date nights, intimate dinners, or just enjoying the lively ambiance.
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2. Bida Manda Restaurant and Bar
4.8
Exceptional(3930)
$$$$
• Laotian • Raleigh
Booked 34 times today
Bida Manda is a set of Sanskrit ceremonial terms for father and mother. We named our restaurant to honor our parents in Laos, who passed down their love of food and the belief in its power to bring people together.Lao cuisine, shaped by the lush landscape, a spirit of generosity, and a French colonial past, is deeply connected to nature and memory. Our menu is inspired by our family’s recipes—an extension of home and a love letter to our parents.A few notes for your visit: Reservations are highly recommended, but our bar is first come, first served. We offer a 15-minute grace period—please call if you're running late, and we'll do our best to accommodate you.Thank you for being here. We can’t wait to welcome you.
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3. Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(3339)
$$$$
• Italian • Raleigh
Booked 49 times today
Mulino Italian Kitchen and Bar, a locally owned Italian restaurant that has been named one of Raleigh's best by Raleigh Magazine. Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, minutes from the Raleigh Convention Center, Mulino offers an authentic dining experience that showcases the rich flavors and traditions of Italy. Guests can enjoy classic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients, perfectly paired with wines from Italy & beyond.Mulino’s inviting atmosphere includes cozy indoor seating & a beautiful outdoor patio, available on a first-come basis. Mulino can accommodate parties from 2 to 250 guests. For groups of 12 or more, a special large-party menu is available to enhance your dining experience.Parking is available at 209 N. Dawson Street, 329 N McDowell Street, and streetwise along Lane Street.We look forward to welcoming you to Mulino Italian Kitchen and Bar, where every meal is crafted with passion and every guest is treated like family.
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4. Tupelo Honey - Raleigh
4.3
Awesome(3922)
$$$$
• Contemporary Southern • Raleigh
Booked 64 times today
Tupelo Honey is a revival of Southern food and traditions rooted in the Carolina Mountains we call home. We craft brunches, lunches and suppers that bring family and friends around the table and allow for conversations and cocktails to linger longer than usual. Always scratch-made, always responsibly-soured, and always Southern.Reservations recommended for weekends.
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5. The Pit Authentic BBQ
4.4
Awesome(5477)
$$$$
• Southern • Raleigh
Booked 42 times today
Servin’ everything but the squeal! The Pit Authentic Barbecue is home to world-famous tangy Eastern NC whole-hog, pit-cooked barbecue. Located in the Warehouse District, we source premium AWA-certified hogs to cook low and slow for twelve hours. All of our spirits have been handpicked to enhance the smoked and sometimes spicy fare cooked off the pit, from beer to bourbon.Last but not least, we serve up a good time at unique private dining events. Our contemporary setting in a restored 1930s meatpacking warehouse is the perfect spot for rehearsal dinners, birthdays, and more. Check out the link below for details!
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6. Flask & Beaker
3.7
Very Good(42)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Raleigh
Booked 3 times today
Curiosity. Precision. Discovery. On NC State University’s innovative Centennial Campus, Flask & Beaker is where culinary science meets artful design. Overlooking the serene waters of Lake Raleigh, this modern dining lab experiments with bold flavors, and cutting-edge mixology to create a formula for an unforgettable experience.Much like its namesake, Flask & Beaker is a place of exploration—a refined yet relaxed space where every dish and cocktail is carefully engineered to delight the senses. Start your day with breakfast that sparks creativity, refuel at lunch with perfectly balanced flavors, or wind down at dinner with cocktails designed like liquid alchemy.Whether you’re a researcher chasing breakthroughs, a golfer perfecting your swing at Lonnie Poole, or a guest preparing for game day, Flask & Beaker invites you to step into our laboratory of taste and innovation. Here, the hypothesis is simple: when precision meets passion, brilliance is inevitable.
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7. Margaux's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2619)
$$$$
• Fusion / Eclectic • Raleigh
Booked 13 times today
At Margaux's Restaurant in Raleigh we combine our ever-changing menu, a flare for impeccable service, and an energetic ambiance with progressive decor and the result is a favored dining experience for those from near and far for over 30 years.Check Out Our Menu That Changes Nightly: margauxsrestaurant.com/margaux-menus/dinner-menu.We say it is the Perfect Fusion of a High-Energy Metropolis and Soulful Southern Hospitality. You'll say it's Downright Awesome! Come be a part of the dining experience and understand why we still stand strong after all these years.Please note that our restaurant does its best to accommodate requests for outdoor seating. There are times where the demand for outdoor seating exceeds what we are able to accommodate at that time.For any special requests please contact us directly so we can accommodate your request quickly and perfectly.
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8. Caffe Luna
4.6
Exceptional(2602)
$$$$
• Italian • Raleigh
Booked 22 times today
Situated in a beautiful historic building in downtown Raleigh, Caffé Luna has been bringing authentic Italian cuisine with a Tuscan flair to the Triangle for over two decades.
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9. Mateo Bar de Tapas
4.7
Exceptional(2525)
$$$$
• Spanish • Durham
Booked 19 times today
Mateo Bar de Tapas is the first solo venture from chef Matthew Kelly, housed in the old Book Exchange building in the heart of downtown Durham. Featuring a menu that blends the flavors of Spain with beloved ingredients and dishes of the South. We offer a casual, yet refined, menu of Spanish small plates with Southern inflection. Accompanying the food is a robust Spanish wine list as well as one of the largest sherry offerings in the country!
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