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Food scene
Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StVoted in the TOP 10 Coolest restaurants in the world!
Food is fantastic! Great drinks and cocktails. Eclectic atmosphere in Mordecai and off the beaten path. You will want to make a reservation.
75 locals recommend
Stanbury
938 N Blount StFood is fantastic! Great drinks and cocktails. Eclectic atmosphere in Mordecai and off the beaten path. You will want to make a reservation.
Upscale Barbeque in Downtown Raleigh. Evreything on the menu is great and very conveniently located. Fairly casual.
88 locals recommend
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StUpscale Barbeque in Downtown Raleigh. Evreything on the menu is great and very conveniently located. Fairly casual.
Not your typical fried chicken. Owner just won the highly prestigious National James Beard award in 2019. Highly recommend the chicken and honey.
107 locals recommend
Beasley's Chicken + Honey
237 S Wilmington StNot your typical fried chicken. Owner just won the highly prestigious National James Beard award in 2019. Highly recommend the chicken and honey.
Quaint little coffee shop nearby with outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Pastries and seasonal beverages served.
63 locals recommend
Yellow Dog Bread Company
219 E Franklin StQuaint little coffee shop nearby with outdoor seating. Dog friendly. Pastries and seasonal beverages served.
Nightlife
Watts & Ward
200 S Blount StSpeak-easy type vibe. Great cocktails and interesting atmosphere.