248 Best Restaurants in Raleigh, NC (2026)
Looking for restaurants in Raleigh, NC? We've tracked 248 restaurants. Browse the list below — or let our AI trip planner build a Raleigh itinerary around them.
Top picks
Our highest-rated restaurants in Raleigh
All Restaurants in Raleigh
Ranked by visitor ratings and reviews
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Ruckus Pizza and Bar
The Village Deli
Bonefish Grill
Coquette Brasserie
The Pit
Sitti Authentic Lebanese
Carroll's Kitchen
Lawrence Barbeque
Panda Wok
Shiny Diner
Peri Brothers Pizza
Gonza Tacos y Tequila
Guasaca
State Farmer's Market Restaurant
Red Bowl
Denny's
Rise
Poke Burri Raleigh
Tenko Japan
Bru’s Public House
Flying Biscuit
Bartaco
Kabab And Curry
Dave's Hot Chicken
Uncle Julio's
Waraji Japanese Restaurant
Jasmine & Olivz
Lucky Chicken
The Fiction Kitchen
DP Dough
Golden Dragon
Crafty Crab
The Peddler Steakhouse
Mezeh
Longleaf Swine
Oak City Pizza & Grill
Crofton's Pretzels Raleigh
Anise Pho
Ajja
Side Street Restaurant
City Market Sushi
La Rancherita
Gringo A Go Go
Mellow Mushroom
La Terraza
Chuy's
Oak Steakhouse Raleigh
Frequently asked questions
How does TownHop pick the best restaurants in Raleigh?
The 248 spots on this list are ranked by visitor rating and review volume. We surface places that real people in Raleigh, NC have rated highly, not paid placements. Each business page has photos, hours, the latest reviews, and direct ordering or booking links.
Are the restaurants hours in Raleigh up to date?
Hours are pulled from each businesss own listings and refreshed regularly. For holiday hours and special events, check the business page or call ahead — operators update their own pages when something changes.
Can I save these restaurants to a trip plan?
Yes. From any business page, tap "Add to Plan" to start an AI-generated Raleigh itinerary built around it. You can mix categories — restaurants, attractions, events — into a single trip.
How often does this list of restaurants in Raleigh update?
The ranking refreshes daily as new ratings come in and new businesses are added to Raleigh, NC. Bookmark this page or save individual spots to a collection to track changes.
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