Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
Just two blocks away. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great coffee, breakfast, and lunch menu.
19 locals recommend
The Third Place Coffee Shop
1811 Glenwood AveJust two blocks away. Great atmosphere. Dog friendly. Indoor and outdoor seating. Great coffee, breakfast, and lunch menu.
The best pizza joint in town is two blocks away. Pets welcome on patio. This local pizza place is really great! People come from 30 miles away for a slice of Lilly's pizza.
41 locals recommend
Lilly's Pizza
1813 Glenwood AveThe best pizza joint in town is two blocks away. Pets welcome on patio. This local pizza place is really great! People come from 30 miles away for a slice of Lilly's pizza.
My two favorite sushi places are really close to you! Hako is good and fresh. It is in a strip mall so this is not the one to pick if you want to walk around and make this part of your night downtown. If, however, you want some good sushi, I love this place. It is also right next to the closest grocery store.
Hako Sushi
2603 Glenwood AveMy two favorite sushi places are really close to you! Hako is good and fresh. It is in a strip mall so this is not the one to pick if you want to walk around and make this part of your night downtown. If, however, you want some good sushi, I love this place. It is also right next to the closest grocery store.
This place is on Glenwood South so it is in the middle of good nightlife. It also has huge rolls (by one get one) so it is economical. I really like sitting on the bar side or on the patio.
19 locals recommend
Sushi Blues Cafe
301 Glenwood AveThis place is on Glenwood South so it is in the middle of good nightlife. It also has huge rolls (by one get one) so it is economical. I really like sitting on the bar side or on the patio.
Best desserts ever. Cool vibe. Sit at the U-shaped bar. It is only two blocks away. If there is a wait, put your name on the list and then go across the street to Crafty Beer and have wine or beer there while you wait to be called to dinner.
33 locals recommend
Hayes Barton Cafe & Dessertery
2000 Fairview RdBest desserts ever. Cool vibe. Sit at the U-shaped bar. It is only two blocks away. If there is a wait, put your name on the list and then go across the street to Crafty Beer and have wine or beer there while you wait to be called to dinner.
HIGHLY recommend for brunch but also really great food at every meal.
Date night spot.
You at least need to visit the shop upstairs. This is a cool place. It used to be a Piggly Wiggly grocery store.
My favorite lunch is the spinach burger but on sourdough.
Their fish is great. They also have super early bird specials, wine specials, etc.
33 locals recommend
NOFO @ the Pig
2014 Fairview RdHIGHLY recommend for brunch but also really great food at every meal.
Date night spot.
You at least need to visit the shop upstairs. This is a cool place. It used to be a Piggly Wiggly grocery store.
My favorite lunch is the spinach burger but on sourdough.
Their fish is great. They also have super early bird specials, wine specials, etc.
If you are a foodie, go here. Cool vibe. I like sitting at the bar but anywhere is nice. Make a reservation if you want a table or brag a seat at the bar and meet the locals and chat with the staff.
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount StIf you are a foodie, go here. Cool vibe. I like sitting at the bar but anywhere is nice. Make a reservation if you want a table or brag a seat at the bar and meet the locals and chat with the staff.
Great date night restaurant. Only 4 blocks from the house. Consistently great food. Nice atmosphere. Local.
18 locals recommend
Mandolin
2519 Fairview RdGreat date night restaurant. Only 4 blocks from the house. Consistently great food. Nice atmosphere. Local.
Um, do it! This place is amazing. If you are a foodie, this is the place for you. I prefer lunch but no way to go wrong. Locally owned
126 locals recommend
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StUm, do it! This place is amazing. If you are a foodie, this is the place for you. I prefer lunch but no way to go wrong. Locally owned
Good date night spot. Great food. Then walk all around downtown. Tons to do around here.
37 locals recommend
Death and Taxes
105 W Hargett StGood date night spot. Great food. Then walk all around downtown. Tons to do around here.
Vegan or Vegetarian? Here is your place. Great food for everyone.
20 locals recommend
The Remedy Diner
927 W Morgan StVegan or Vegetarian? Here is your place. Great food for everyone.
Centro
106 S Wilmington StBest Mexican in Raleigh. Fun downtown area, too.
Great place to roam, eat, and shop for fresh food.
114 locals recommend
North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StGreat place to roam, eat, and shop for fresh food.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local brewery just two blocks away. Dog friendly. Indoor seating and outdoor back patio. Couches, atmosphere. Great people. Hang with the locals.
8 locals recommend
Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits
2005 Fairview RdGreat local brewery just two blocks away. Dog friendly. Indoor seating and outdoor back patio. Couches, atmosphere. Great people. Hang with the locals.
Stop in here for a last call. It is a cool place and is just 3 blocks from the house. Easy walk.
Proof Five Points
1620 Glenwood AveStop in here for a last call. It is a cool place and is just 3 blocks from the house. Easy walk.
Huge beer selection. This place is three stories tall and has a huge patio and rooftop. Lots of inside and outside seating. I prefer small, local joints but this is a great spot to meet people or hang with your friends.
109 locals recommend
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueHuge beer selection. This place is three stories tall and has a huge patio and rooftop. Lots of inside and outside seating. I prefer small, local joints but this is a great spot to meet people or hang with your friends.
If you want downtown Raleigh nightlife, start here. This street is lined with some of the best bars, restaurants, and music venues in town.
Fayetteville Street
Fayetteville StreetIf you want downtown Raleigh nightlife, start here. This street is lined with some of the best bars, restaurants, and music venues in town.
Kings
14 W Martin StKings often has good live music
This is a great place for your first drink of the night ... or your last.
54 locals recommend
FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StThis is a great place for your first drink of the night ... or your last.
One of my favorites. Great vibe. Bartenders know their stuff. This is my "last stop spot."
34 locals recommend
Fox Liquor Bar
East Martin StreetOne of my favorites. Great vibe. Bartenders know their stuff. This is my "last stop spot."
Arts & Culture
So, the grounds on the museum are gorgeous. Rolling hills, outdoor sculptures, picnic, dogs on leashes, bikes, sunshine, and more. Oh, and the museum is great, too. Hey, the restaurant is darn good, too (although a bit noisy).
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdSo, the grounds on the museum are gorgeous. Rolling hills, outdoor sculptures, picnic, dogs on leashes, bikes, sunshine, and more. Oh, and the museum is great, too. Hey, the restaurant is darn good, too (although a bit noisy).
Really great place. Lots to see and do. Fun to take the kids. Also fun for adults. The cafe food is not bad at all.
288 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
11 W Jones StReally great place. Lots to see and do. Fun to take the kids. Also fun for adults. The cafe food is not bad at all.
North Carolina Museum of History
5 E Edenton StGreat museum
Parks & Nature
This is just a little park but it is a great spot to walk your dog. I walk mine from the house, down to this park, we play in the creek, and walk back home.
Fallon Park
2401 Oxford RoadThis is just a little park but it is a great spot to walk your dog. I walk mine from the house, down to this park, we play in the creek, and walk back home.
Fred Fletcher Park
820 Clay StGardens, rolling hills, swing set, tennis.
Entertainment & Activities
This Indie film theater is super iconic. It is also only 3 blocks from the house. It is fun to walk - eat at Lilly's, Hayes Barton Cafe, or NoFo and then go see a flick and then hit one of the 4 bars and then head home. All this, within three blocks of home.
35 locals recommend
The Rialto
1620 Glenwood AveThis Indie film theater is super iconic. It is also only 3 blocks from the house. It is fun to walk - eat at Lilly's, Hayes Barton Cafe, or NoFo and then go see a flick and then hit one of the 4 bars and then head home. All this, within three blocks of home.
IMAX, kids museum with TONS of interactive games, activities, and more. Great place to take the kids!
171 locals recommend
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StIMAX, kids museum with TONS of interactive games, activities, and more. Great place to take the kids!
Shopping
This place has great restaurants, REI, shopping, Target, Wine shop, and more.
95 locals recommend
North Hills
This place has great restaurants, REI, shopping, Target, Wine shop, and more.
Target
4191 The Cir At N Hills StFor those things you forgot.
Everything Else
Cameron Village is a walkable area with shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. If you want a relaxing place to shop, where you can stroll, this is your spot.
128 locals recommend
Cameron Village
Cameron Village is a walkable area with shops, boutiques, cafes, and restaurants. If you want a relaxing place to shop, where you can stroll, this is your spot.