Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Rated as one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. New American. Reservations recommended. Walking distance.
54 locals recommend
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StRated as one of the best restaurants in Raleigh. New American. Reservations recommended. Walking distance.
Hip rustic setting serving seasonal New American small plates. Reservations recommended. Walking distance.
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount StHip rustic setting serving seasonal New American small plates. Reservations recommended. Walking distance.
Escazu Chocolates
936 N Blount StArtisan Chocolate shop. Walking distance.
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StGreat coffee, bread and baked goods. Walking distance.
Old school delicious seafood and raw bar dating back to 1931.
Live music Friday and Saturday
37 locals recommend
42nd Street Oyster Bar
508 W Jones StOld school delicious seafood and raw bar dating back to 1931.
Live music Friday and Saturday
lucettegrace
235 S Salisbury StYummy french bakery.
222 Fusion Bistro & Bar
222 Glenwood AveHealthy foods and juices.
They call it Mexican food but coming from Texas I call it Latin American. No matter what, this cuisine is made from fresh local ingredients and is delicious. Bar area too.
28 locals recommend
Centro
106 S Wilmington StThey call it Mexican food but coming from Texas I call it Latin American. No matter what, this cuisine is made from fresh local ingredients and is delicious. Bar area too.
Lebanese. Great location to sit and watch downtown crowd. For privacy, request the patio out back.
58 locals recommend
Sitti
137 S Wilmington StLebanese. Great location to sit and watch downtown crowd. For privacy, request the patio out back.
Laotian Resturant and bar. My favorite restaurant. Reservations highly recommended.
Don’t miss the pork belly soup! Spicy green papaya salad is also a favorite.
126 locals recommend
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StLaotian Resturant and bar. My favorite restaurant. Reservations highly recommended.
Don’t miss the pork belly soup! Spicy green papaya salad is also a favorite.
Flowers, plants and fresh local produce.
Don’t miss the Seafood Resturant inside.
27 locals recommend
State Farmers Market Restaurant
1240 Farmers Market DrFlowers, plants and fresh local produce.
Don’t miss the Seafood Resturant inside.
Great for breakfast or lunch. Healthy modern twist to old-school lunch counter service.
42 locals recommend
Person Street Bar
805 N Person StGreat for breakfast or lunch. Healthy modern twist to old-school lunch counter service.
Layered Croissanterie
911 N West StBoulted Bread
328 W South StLongleaf Swine
The Optimist Raleigh
1000 Brookside DrDrinks & Nightlife
Neighborhood joint. Great outdoor seating area and bar. Walking distance.
39 locals recommend
The Station at Person Street
701 N Person StNeighborhood joint. Great outdoor seating area and bar. Walking distance.
Craft beer, dim sum, books and flowers in a stylish space. HIGHLY recommend. To avoid the crowd, make a reservation for brunch.
113 locals recommend
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StCraft beer, dim sum, books and flowers in a stylish space. HIGHLY recommend. To avoid the crowd, make a reservation for brunch.
Bookcase door entrance. Speak easy with incredible cocktails. Upscale and cozy. Reservations required.
11 locals recommend
The Green Light
108 E Hargett StBookcase door entrance. Speak easy with incredible cocktails. Upscale and cozy. Reservations required.
Watts & Ward
200 S Blount StBelow the ground maze of cozy cubbies to sit and have a drink.
Lynnwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdGreat casual hang out. Food trucks and good beer.
Crank Arm Brewing Company
319 W Davie StLocal downtown brewery with bicycle theme.
Parks & Nature
Site of the oldest home in Raleigh and the largest plantation in Wake County.
20 locals recommend
Mordecai Historic Park
1 Mimosa StSite of the oldest home in Raleigh and the largest plantation in Wake County.
William B. Umstead State Park
8801 Glenwood AveArts & Culture
Walking distance. Check the website for current events. They host full festivals and concerts here that are always good.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StWalking distance. Check the website for current events. They host full festivals and concerts here that are always good.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StWalking distance.
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd Iris Resturant, trails, art and more.
Artspace
201 E Davie StTwo floors of artist studios.
Contemporary art gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina. CAM Raleigh has no permanent collection but offers exhibitions of works by artists with regional, national, and international recognition.
87 locals recommend
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StContemporary art gallery in Raleigh, North Carolina. CAM Raleigh has no permanent collection but offers exhibitions of works by artists with regional, national, and international recognition.
Sightseeing
Nineteenth Century Homes and historic cemetery.
13 locals recommend
Society for the Preservation of Historic Oakwood
418 N Person StNineteenth Century Homes and historic cemetery.
North Carolina State Capitol
1 E Edenton StHistoric site.
Shopping
Cameron Village
Boutique shops, grocery stores, library, banks, post office.
They always have a great selection of fun finds and unique pieces.
29 locals recommend
Father & Son Antiques
302 S West StThey always have a great selection of fun finds and unique pieces.
American-made raw selvage denim jeans and more for men and women.
9 locals recommend
Raleigh Denim Workshop + Curatory
319 W Martin St American-made raw selvage denim jeans and more for men and women.
Essentials
Trader Joe's
3000 Wake Forest RdHarris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdCameron Village Shopping Center.
Walmart Supercenter
8000 Town DrHighpark Dry Cleaners
1906 Bernard StSuper Clean Laundry facility with on-site owners.
Wegmans
1200 Wake Towne DrWeaver Street Market