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Familiar Asian dishes with beer, wine & sake served in a discreet, speakeasy-style space with a hipster edge.

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Five Star Restaurant

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Enjoy authentic Asian dishes, cocktails, and live DJ in downtown Raleigh's Five Star Restaurant. Reservations recommended for dinner.

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Five Star Restaurant offers familiar Asian flavors paired with a great beer, wine, and cocktail list in a trendy speakeasy-style setting. Expect customizable dishes, a lively DJ, and friendly bartenders to elevate your dinner experience, with reservations recommended for busy nights.

What to Expect:

    🍜 Authentic Asian and Taiwanese-influenced dishes with generous portions
    🍻 Excellent selection of beers, cocktails, sake, and wine
    🎵 Live DJ and hipster ambiance create a lively atmosphere
    🛎️ Attentive service with some variability during peak times

Important Information:

    – Price Range: $20–50 per person
    – Reservations recommended, especially for dinner and larger parties
    – Wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, restrooms, and seating available
    – Delivery and takeout options offered
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📍 Local Insights

🍸 Expert Bartenders: Patrons recommend asking for bartenders like Lexi or Frances for excellent drink recommendations and attentive service.

🎧 DJ Nights Enhance Experience: Live DJ performances on weekends significantly elevate the atmosphere, perfect for date nights.

🥢 Share Generous Portions: Many find the portions large, so sharing dishes like the Five Star General's Chicken is ideal for groups.

🚗 Parking Tips: Parking can be limited downtown; consider arriving early or using paid lots though some find free street parking nearby.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Tuesday: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Wednesday: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Thursday: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Friday: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Saturday: 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Sunday: Closed

👉 Best For

Dinner, live music, groups, cocktails lovers
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Five Star Restaurant

301 N West St
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Raleigh
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NC
27603

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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Five Star Restaurant impresses with authentic Asian dishes praised for their flavor and generous portions, complemented by standout drinks and a vibrant atmosphere with live music. While food quality is widely celebrated, some guests report inconsistencies in service speed, especially on busy nights. Parking can be challenging, but the unique urban ambiance and attentive bartenders make it a favorite destination for locals and visitors alike.
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December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Crispy Green Beans; Five Star General's Chicken; Dumplings; Spicy Garlic Noodles; Sesame Chicken; Loaded Green Beans; Papaya Margarita; Salt and Pepper Calamari; Heat Seeker Shrimp; Small Plates; Beer; Wine; Cocktails; Sake; Live DJ

📆 Best Times to Visit

Plan visits for weekday evenings from 5–7 PM for quieter dining; weekends 7–9 PM are peak with live DJ and full bar.
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