Nicole & Zach’s Raleigh Guidebook
Food scene
A great local eatery with a rotating seasonal menu. Enjoy eclectic decor, outdoor seating options, and a twist on Southern foods. No reservations, first come, first serve. Very busy on weekends!
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount StA great local eatery with a rotating seasonal menu. Enjoy eclectic decor, outdoor seating options, and a twist on Southern foods. No reservations, first come, first serve. Very busy on weekends!
Our favorite hole-in-the-wall spot in all of Raleigh! Check their instagram for their daily menu. Only open for dinner during the week and brunch on the weekends.
SmokeStacks Cafe
701 E Lane StOur favorite hole-in-the-wall spot in all of Raleigh! Check their instagram for their daily menu. Only open for dinner during the week and brunch on the weekends.
Known as the best burger in Raleigh, this is a must visit spot. Also check out the Raleigh Beer Garden a few doors down for some craft brews.
18 locals recommend
MoJoe's Burger Joint
620 Glenwood AveKnown as the best burger in Raleigh, this is a must visit spot. Also check out the Raleigh Beer Garden a few doors down for some craft brews.
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
201 S Boylan AveThe best views of downtown Raleigh!
Vidrio
500 Glenwood AveMy favorite higher-end restaurant in Raleigh with great cocktails!
St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar
223 S Wilmington StBeasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington St
Death and Taxes
105 W Hargett StWilson's Eatery
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdHummingbird
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdA can't miss spot for brunch with a Southern flair!
Crawford and Son
618 N Person StBenchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie StTransfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StGringo A Go Go
100 N Person St
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StNeighborhoods
Enjoy a walk around the neighborhood and check out some of the historic homes in the City of Oaks!
46 locals recommend
Historic Oakwood
Enjoy a walk around the neighborhood and check out some of the historic homes in the City of Oaks!
A cute small neighborhood home to many young families, enjoy a stroll through the shaded streets and say hello to the neighbors out on their porches!
7 locals recommend
Mordecai
A cute small neighborhood home to many young families, enjoy a stroll through the shaded streets and say hello to the neighbors out on their porches!
Craft Bevys
Enjoy fantastic cocktails at this renovated historic home turned boutique hotel!
The Parlor at Heights House
308 South Boylan AvenueEnjoy fantastic cocktails at this renovated historic home turned boutique hotel!
Looking to sample some NC craft beers, check out the Guinness World Record holding Raleigh beer garden. Explore all three indoor floors or the outdoor patios.
109 locals recommend
Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueLooking to sample some NC craft beers, check out the Guinness World Record holding Raleigh beer garden. Explore all three indoor floors or the outdoor patios.
Aunty Betty's Gin and Absinthe Bar
411 West Morgan StreetState of Beer
401 Hillsborough StLynnwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdBittersweet
16 E Martin StPelagic Beer and Wine
300 Pace StCoffee Craze
Pine State Coffee
1614 Automotive WayYellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StThe Optimist Raleigh
1000 Brookside DrBoulted Bread
328 W South St