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🌃 Downtown

🌃 Downtown

Downtown Raleigh centers on Fayetteville Street and the Warehouse District, featuring a dense mix of offices, restaurants, and bars. Expect a tight urban grid with walkable streets linking museums, theaters, and breweries.

Guides
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Raleigh Michelin Guide Restaurants
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Top 10 Restaurants in Raleigh (2026)
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Best Local Coffee Shops in Raleigh
Best New Restaurants in Raleigh 2026

🍽 Downtown Dining Spots

Explore artisanal pizzas and craft brews near Glenwood South, or grab Southern comfort dishes around Fayetteville Street.

Gringo A Go Go
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Gringo A Go Go

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Bittersweet
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Bittersweet

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Gravy
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Gravy

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Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
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Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar

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Death and Taxes
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Death and Taxes

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Flour and Barrel
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Flour and Barrel

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K38 Baja Grill
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K38 Baja Grill

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Tuscan Blu Italian Restaurant
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Tuscan Blu Italian Restaurant

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ORO
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ORO

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Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
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Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

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Hady's Restaurant International Cuisine
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Hady's Restaurant International Cuisine

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Anise Pho
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Anise Pho

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Trophy Brewing & Pizza
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Trophy Brewing & Pizza

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The Raleigh Times
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The Raleigh Times

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Barcelona Wine Bar
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Barcelona Wine Bar

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Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
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Big Ed's City Market Restaurant

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Oakwood Pizza Box
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Oakwood Pizza Box

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Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria
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Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria

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Overlook
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Overlook

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The Big Easy NC
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The Big Easy NC

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Char Grill
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Char Grill

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The Pit Authentic Barbecue
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The Pit Authentic Barbecue

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O-Ku
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O-Ku

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Centro
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Centro

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The Daily Planet Cafe
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The Daily Planet Cafe

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Sam Jones BBQ
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Sam Jones BBQ

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Shish Kabob
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Shish Kabob

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Manhattan Cafe
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Manhattan Cafe

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Midwood Smokehouse
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Midwood Smokehouse

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Transfer Co. Food Hall
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Transfer Co. Food Hall

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Beasley's Chicken + Honey
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Beasley's Chicken + Honey

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Taverna Agora
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Taverna Agora

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Side Street Restaurant
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Side Street Restaurant

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Sushi O Bistro & Sushi Bar
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Sushi O Bistro & Sushi Bar

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SmokeStacks Cafe
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SmokeStacks Cafe

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Bistro
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Bistro

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A Place at the Table
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A Place at the Table

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Sono Sushi
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Sono Sushi

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Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen
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Rye Bar and Southern Kitchen

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Morgan Street Food Hall
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Morgan Street Food Hall

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The Station at Person Street
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The Station at Person Street

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The Roast Grill
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The Roast Grill

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Sullivan's Steakhouse
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Sullivan's Steakhouse

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Mustang House
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Mustang House

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Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen
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Birdie's Barroom & Kitchen

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Libations 317 & Su-Z's Asian Kitchen
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Libations 317 & Su-Z's Asian Kitchen

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🎵 Downtown After Dark

Catch live music venues, cocktail bars, and rooftop lounges especially active along Martin Street and Hargett Street.

Wolfe & Porter
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Wolfe & Porter

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Olé - Sports Bar & Lounge
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Olé - Sports Bar & Lounge

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The London Bridge Pub
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The London Bridge Pub

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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium
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Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

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Market Hall

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Event Venues
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Historic downtown Raleigh event venue with spacious indoor and outdoor areas, bridal suites, and in-house catering for up to 400 guests.
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Oakwood Cemetery

Oakwood Cemetery

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Parks & Outdoor Spaces
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Historic Oakwood Cemetery offers a tranquil, beautifully maintained resting place with scenic green hills, monumented graves, and rich local history in Raleigh.
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The Ascension Art Gallery

The Ascension Art Gallery

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Galleries & Museums
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A focused art museum offering rotating exhibitions of contemporary artwork in Raleigh. Explore compelling displays and local creative expressions.
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