New Restaurants in Raleigh 2026

Explore recently opened and upcoming restaurants in Raleigh, including food halls, cocktail bars, neighborhood cafes, and chef-led concepts. Updated weekly.

Last updated Feb 19, 2026 · 20 new openings tracked

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BIG CAT
Downtown
AmericanSpecial occasion
🍽 What to order
Charred Shishito & Sesame Dip, Spiced Short Rib Bao, Citrus-Honey Roasted Carrots
Jun 9, 2026
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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
University Park
AmericanLunch spot
🍽 What to order
The Box Combo, Chicken Finger Sandwich, Crinkle-Cut Fries
Jun 9, 2026
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Nan Xiang Express - Raleigh, NC
University Park
SeafoodFamily-friendly
🍽 What to order
Xiao Long Bao (Soup Dumplings), Shanghainese Red-Braised Pork, Scallion Pancake with Chili Soy
Jun 9, 2026
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Anchor Bar Restaurant
North Raleigh
AmericanHappy hour
🍽 What to order
Original Buffalo Wings, Boneless Buffalo Bites, Loaded Anchor Fries
Jun 9, 2026
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The Capulet Cocktail Club
North Hills
Cocktail BarDate night
🍽 What to order
Spiced Negroni Capulet, Smoky Burrata Crostini, Cedar-Grilled Branzino
Jun 9, 2026
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Sixty Vines
North Hills
AmericanBrunch
🍽 What to order
Charred Market Vegetables with Herb Labneh, Wood-Grilled Steelhead with Lemon-Caper Butter, House-made Flatbread with Burrata & Roasted Tomatoes
Jun 9, 2026
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Tous les Jours
Downtown
BakeryBrunch
🍽 What to order
Signature Almond Croissant, Matcha Red Bean Mille-feuille, Sesame Baguette
Jun 9, 2026
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SMASH
Glenwood South
Cocktail BarGroup dinner
🍽 What to order
Smash Burger Sliders, Korean BBQ Chicken Nachos, Truffle Parmesan Fries
Jun 9, 2026
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K38 Baja Grill Seaboard Station
Downtown
MexicanHappy hour
🍽 What to order
Crispy Baja Fish Tacos, Shrimp Ceviche, Carne Asada Street Tacos
Jun 9, 2026
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Urban Olive Mediterranean
Downtown
MediterraneanWork lunch
🍽 What to order
House Marinated Shawarma, Handmade Falafel, Vibrant Mediterranean Salad Bowl
Jun 9, 2026
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Saigon Kitchen
Downtown
VietnameseLunch spot
🍽 What to order
Slow-Simmered Pho, Caramelized Clay Pot Chicken, Braised Pork Belly (Thit Kho)
Jun 9, 2026
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Veloce Italian Market
Downtown
ItalianDate night
🍽 What to order
Margherita Napoletana, House-Cured Prosciutto e Burrata, Pasta al Pomodoro
Jun 9, 2026
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Botiwalla by Chai Pani
East Raleigh
MediterraneanBrunch
🍽 What to order
Classic Boti Kebab, Tandoori Chicken Skewer, Street‑Style Aloo Chaat
Jun 9, 2026
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Barley and Burger
North Hills
MexicanLate night
🍽 What to order
The Signature Smash, Barley & Short Rib Bowl, Charred Corn & Farro Salad
Jun 9, 2026
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Jubala Coffee
Downtown
Coffee
🍽 What to order
Signature Flat White, House Lemon Blueberry Scone, Cold-Brew Concentrate
Jun 9, 2026
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Vino
Cameron Village
Cocktail BarHappy hour
🍽 What to order
Charred Octopus with Romesco, Mushroom and Taleggio Crostini, Marinated Olives & Citrus
Jun 9, 2026
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Dinoska Cafe
North Hills
CoffeeBrunch
🍽 What to order
Signature Cold Brew, Fruity Matcha, Tropical Lemonade
Jun 9, 2026
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BARKING DOG
North Hills
AmericanFamily-friendly
🍽 What to order
Garden Patio Burger, Short Rib Hash, Citrus-Herb Roasted Chicken
Jun 9, 2026
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DRUNK TANK GRILL
Southwest Raleigh
AmericanLate night
🍽 What to order
Midnight Smash Burger, Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich, Loaded Drunk Fries
Jun 9, 2026
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Southern Burn Chicken— Nashville Hot
University Park
AmericanFamily-friendly
🍽 What to order
Classic Nashville Hot Chicken, Sliced Wavy Fries, House-Specialty Sauce Flight
Jun 9, 2026
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