1. It’s Hard To Beat Great Pizza And Beer At Trophy
Trophy Brewing Company
827 W Morgan St
Raleigh, NC 27603
(919) 803-4849
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 177 Reviews.
Combining two of this planet’s greatest things, the Trophy Brewing Company is one of the best places in Raleigh to sit down for a slice and a pint.
Trophy uses only the freshest ingredients around, and one pie you can’t miss is the “Daredevil”–but, be warned, this one is seriously spicy.
2. Relish Will Teach You How To Truly Relish
Relish Café & Bar
5625 Creedmoor Rd
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-1855
Yelp: 4 Stars; 186 Reviews.
Relish Café & Bar serves up some of the best North Carolinian food in town, featuring a menu built around Southern cuisine. A couple local favorites include their sweet potato biscuits, the fried black eyes peas, and their pimento cheese.
3. Carnivores Rejoice–The Pit Is Here To Support You
The Pit
328 W Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 890-4500
Yelp: 4 Stars; 1246 Reviews.
The Pit has all the meaty staples BBQ fans love. Their pulled pork is the locals’ choice item on the menu, and no meal is complete without a side of their pumpkin cornbread and fried green tomatoes.
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4. Add A Little Spice To Your Life…And Some Salt And Lime, Too
Salt & Lime Cabo Grill
6006 Falls of Neuse Rd
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 872-2230
Yelp: 4.5 stars; 156 Reviews.
With a menu built around Tex-Mex and seafood dishes, a trip to Salt & Lime Cabo Grill is the perfect way to get your spicy fix.
If you’re having a hard time picking just one thing off the big menu, the braised short rib tacos won’t let you down.
5. Learn The Equation: Burgers + Sushi = Cowfish
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4208 Six Forks Rd
Ste 100
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 784-0400
Yelp: 4 Stars; 426 Reviews.
One of the most unique restaurants around, Cowfish is known for somehow mastering both the art of sushi rolling and of grilling burgers. They’re especially unique in that they include a food called “burgushi” on their menu.
A great roll to start with is the baked “Taste Explosion Roll”, filled with ground beef, bacon, jalapenos, and spicy mayo, topped with tempura, roma tomatoes, and pepper jack cheese.
6. Mami Noras Is Peruvian Perfection
Mami Noras
2401 Wake Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27608
(919) 834-8572
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 246 Reviews.
You might not be too familiar with Peruvian cuisine, but Mami Noras is the perfect place to dip your toes into this new style of food.
You can’t go wrong ordering the chicken with a couple sides. It might sound simple, but you’ll fall in love with Peruvian cuisine at first bite.
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7. Dine Like You’re On A European Vacation At J. Betski’s
J. Betski’s
10 W Franklin St
Ste 120
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 833-7999
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 209 Reviews.
J. Betski’s specializes in classic German and Polish influenced dishes. Try some schnitzel and pierogis so flavorful and delicious, they’ll earn a permanent place in your go-to comfort food cravings.
8. Bida Manda Is Laotian Food At Its Finest
Bida Manda
222 S Blount St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 829-9999
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 422 Reviews.
At Bida Manda, the staff is helpful when it comes to navigating the menu, which is full of new exciting things you probably haven’t tried before.
If you need a few recommendations to get you started, the papaya salad with lemongrass chicken and the pork belly soup are both unstoppable.
9. Stanbury Welcomes The Conventional And Adventurous
Stanbury
938 N Blount St
Raleigh, NC 27604
(919) 977-4321
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 100 Reviews.
At Stanbury, every dish is as beautiful as it is tasty, with options like the crispy pig head and the bone marrow. They create all of their dishes with local and seasonal ingredients.
Other outstanding menu items range from classics to things you won’t find anywhere else, making this restaurant where everyone can be happy.
10. At Jose And Sons, Mexican Flavors With Southern Twist Is As Amazing As It Sounds
Jose and Sons
327 W Davie St
Raleigh, NC 27601
(919) 755-0556
Yelp: 4 Stars; 170 Reviews.
Move over, Tex-Mex. Jose and Sons has unexpected dishes like beer-braised brisket (Crank Arm Barbacoa) and collard-wrapped tamales.
Happen to be a fan of the famously Southern “chicken and waffles” dish? Then you’ll have to try their chicharon and waffles with crispy pork belly.
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