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What’s new in Raleigh

New openings, menu drops, dishes and local sourcing worth knowing about.

The Big Easy NC

The Big Easy NC

Raleigh · American

American restaurant in Raleigh.

American

Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen

Raleigh

Restaurant in Raleigh.

Figulina

Figulina

Raleigh · Italian

Italian restaurant in Raleigh.

Italian
Centro

Centro

Raleigh · Mexican

Mexican restaurant in Raleigh.

Mexican

Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen

Raleigh · American

American restaurant in Raleigh.

American
Flour and Barrel

Flour and Barrel

Raleigh

Restaurant in Raleigh.

The Pit Authentic Barbecue

Raleigh · Barbecue

Barbecue restaurant in Raleigh.

Barbecue

Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

Raleigh · Italian

Italian restaurant in Raleigh.

Italian
La Terrazza

La Terrazza

Raleigh

Restaurant in Raleigh.

Vic's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

Raleigh · Italian

Italian restaurant in Raleigh.

Italian
El Rodeó Mexican Restaurant

El Rodeó Mexican Restaurant

Raleigh · Mexican

Mexican restaurant in Raleigh.

Mexican
El Toro Loco Taqueria Raleigh

El Toro Loco Taqueria Raleigh

Raleigh · Taco

Taco restaurant in Raleigh.

Taco
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant

Big Ed's City Market Restaurant

Raleigh · American

American restaurant in Raleigh.

American
Brewery Bhavana - Downtown

Brewery Bhavana - Downtown

Raleigh

Restaurant in Raleigh.

Longleaf Swine

Longleaf Swine

Raleigh

Restaurant in Raleigh.

Gravy

Raleigh · Italian

Italian restaurant in Raleigh.

Italian
Chipotle Mexican Grill

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Raleigh · Mexican

Mexican restaurant in Raleigh.

Mexican
Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria

Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria

Raleigh · Mexican

Mexican restaurant in Raleigh.

Mexican
Morgan Street Food Hall

Morgan Street Food Hall

Raleigh · Food Court

Food Court restaurant in Raleigh.

Food Court

Mazahua Azteca

Raleigh

Restaurant in Raleigh.

Hibachi 88

Raleigh · Japanese

Japanese restaurant in Raleigh.

Japanese

The Thirsty Buffalo

Raleigh · Burrito

Burrito restaurant in Raleigh.

Burrito
BIG CAT

BIG CAT

Downtown · Raleigh · American

An electrifying downtown spot where inventive small plates and punchy cocktails meet a stylish, convivial atmosphere.

AmericanSpecial occasion
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

University Park · Raleigh · American

A Raleigh favorite serving up perfectly fried chicken fingers, signature Cane’s sauce, and a welcoming neighborhood vibe.

AmericanLunch spot
Nan Xiang Express - Raleigh, NC

Nan Xiang Express - Raleigh, NC

University Park · Raleigh · Seafood

A local go-to for impeccably made soup dumplings and Shanghai-style small plates in Raleigh's University Park.

SeafoodFamily-friendly
The Capulet Cocktail Club

The Capulet Cocktail Club

North Hills · Raleigh · Cocktail Bar

An Italian-inspired cocktail club in North Hills marrying craft drinks with shareable, flavor-forward plates.

Cocktail BarDate night
Sixty Vines

Sixty Vines

North Hills · Raleigh · American

A sleek New American wine bar in North Hills serving thoughtful small plates and wine on tap in a bright, modern setting.

AmericanBrunch
SMASH

SMASH

Glenwood South · Raleigh · Cocktail Bar

A downtown Raleigh destination for competitive social gaming, creative cocktails, and lively rooftop nights.

Cocktail BarGroup dinner
Tous les Jours

Tous les Jours

Downtown · Raleigh · Bakery

A Downtown Raleigh bakery-cafe blending French technique with Asian flavors, offering an ever-changing parade of fresh breads, pastries and cakes.

BakeryBrunch
K38 Baja Grill Seaboard Station

K38 Baja Grill Seaboard Station

Downtown · Raleigh · Mexican

A downtown favorite for Baja-style fish tacos and vibrant margaritas in a lively, convivial setting.

MexicanHappy hour

Urban Olive Mediterranean

Downtown · Raleigh · Mediterranean

Family-owned fast-casual spot in Downtown Raleigh offering made-from-scratch Mediterranean bowls, shawarma, and vegan-friendly options.

MediterraneanWork lunch
Saigon Kitchen

Saigon Kitchen

Downtown · Raleigh · Vietnamese

Authentic Vietnamese home cooking served with warmth and tradition in downtown Raleigh.

VietnameseLunch spot
Veloce Italian Market

Veloce Italian Market

Downtown · Raleigh · Italian

A Downtown Raleigh spot bringing true Neapolitan flavor and artisanal Italian provisions to one vibrant market-eatery.

ItalianDate night

Botiwalla by Chai Pani

East Raleigh · Raleigh · Mediterranean

A spirited East Raleigh spot delivering punchy, grilled Indian street‑food and convivial vibes from the Chai Pani family.

MediterraneanBrunch
Jubala Coffee

Jubala Coffee

Downtown · Raleigh · Coffee

A beloved Downtown spot serving thoughtfully roasted coffee, baked goods, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere.

CoffeeSolo-friendly
Vino

Vino

Cameron Village · Raleigh · Cocktail Bar

Local wine bar in Cameron Village offering a curated global wine list, craft beers, and elevated small plates in an inviting atmosphere.

Cocktail BarHappy hour
Dinoska Cafe

Dinoska Cafe

North Hills · Raleigh · Coffee

A mobile coffee spot in North Hills serving specialty hot and iced coffee, vibrant matchas, fruit lemonades, Frappuccinos and fresh pastries in a whimsical dinosaur-themed setting.

CoffeeBrunch
BARKING DOG

BARKING DOG

North Hills · Raleigh · American

A stylish, dog-welcoming eatery serving inventive brunch and approachable dinner in the heart of North Hills.

AmericanFamily-friendly
DRUNK TANK GRILL

DRUNK TANK GRILL

Southwest Raleigh · Raleigh · American

A singular lunch and late-night concept in Southwest Raleigh serving craveable, no-nonsense food for daytime diners and midnight revelers alike.

AmericanLate night
Southern Burn Chicken— Nashville Hot

Southern Burn Chicken— Nashville Hot

University Park · Raleigh · American

A University Park hotspot serving made-to-order Nashville hot chicken with signature spice blends, wavy fries, scratch sides, and bold house sauces.

AmericanFamily-friendly