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Foundation is one of NC.

1. Foundation

8.8
213 Fayetteville St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews
Clyde Cooper's Barbecue is one of NC.

2. Clyde Cooper's Barbecue

8.2
327 S Wilmington St (Davie and Martin), Raleigh, NC
BBQ Joint · 34 tips and reviews
Fox Liquor Bar is one of NC.

3. Fox Liquor Bar

8.2
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 60 tips and reviews
The Roast Grill is one of NC.

4. The Roast Grill

8.2
7 S West St (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Hot Dog Joint · 29 tips and reviews
PieBird is one of NC.

5. PieBird

618 N Person St (at Pace St), Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 38 tips and reviews
David's Dumpling and Noodle Bar is one of NC.

6. David's Dumpling and Noodle Bar

8.5
1900 Hillsborough St (at Oberlin Rd), Raleigh, NC
Dumpling Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews
Buku: Global Street Food is one of NC.

7. Buku: Global Street Food

110 E Davie St (at S Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · Central Raleigh · 84 tips and reviews
Gravy is one of NC.

8. Gravy

8.4
135 S Wilmington St (btw E Morgan St & W Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews

9. The Vintage Bar & Lounge

116 N West St (Jones Street), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 6 tips and reviews
Capital Club 16 is one of NC.

10. Capital Club 16

16 W Martin St (at S Salisbury St.), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 36 tips and reviews
Beasley's Chicken + Honey is one of NC.

11. Beasley's Chicken + Honey

9.2
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 174 tips and reviews
Poole's Diner is one of NC.

12. Poole's Diner

8.7
426 S McDowell St (at Cabarrus St), Raleigh, NC
Diner · 117 tips and reviews
Bottle Revolution is one of NC.

13. Bottle Revolution

9.0
4025 Lake Boone Trl (at US Hwy 1), Raleigh, NC
Beer Store · 22 tips and reviews
Neomonde is one of NC.

14. Neomonde

9.1
3817 Beryl Rd (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews

15. Char-Grill

8.4
3211 Edwards Mill Rd (btwn Duraleigh Rd & John Humphries Wynd), Raleigh, NC
Burger Joint · 27 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Wirtanen: Get the hamburger steak jr. with fries and a chocolate shake.

The Raleigh Times is one of NC.

16. The Raleigh Times

8.3
14 E Hargett St (at Fayetteville St), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 230 tips and reviews
Cafe Carolina & Bakery is one of NC.

17. Cafe Carolina & Bakery

137 Weston Pkwy (at N Harrison Ave), Cary, NC
Café · 43 tips and reviews
Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom is one of NC.

18. Tyler's Restaurant & Taproom

18 Seaboard Ave Ste 150 (at Halifax St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 64 tips and reviews
The Players' Retreat is one of NC.

19. The Players' Retreat

8.1
105 Oberlin Rd (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 92 tips and reviews
Oro is one of NC.

20. Oro

7.0
18 E Martin St (at S Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Tapas Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews
Mo's Diner is one of NC.

21. Mo's Diner

306 E Hargett St (Person st), Raleigh, NC
Diner · 5 tips and reviews
Lake Johnson is one of NC.

22. Lake Johnson

4601 Avent Ferry Rd (at Lake Dam Rd), Raleigh, NC
Lake · 24 tips and reviews
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is one of NC.

23. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

9.0
328 W Morgan St (at S Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
Beer Garden · 161 tips and reviews
Indigo Hot Yoga Center is one of NC.

24. Indigo Hot Yoga Center

8.8
1028 Oberlin Rd Ste 244 (Wade Ave), Raleigh, NC
Yoga Studio · 7 tips and reviews
NOFO @ the Pig is one of NC.

25. NOFO @ the Pig

9.0
2014 Fairview Rd (at Five Points), Raleigh, NC
Café · 43 tips and reviews
The Point at Glenwood is one of NC.

26. The Point at Glenwood

7.3
1626 Glenwood Ave (at Five Points), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Cornerstone Tavern is one of NC.

27. Cornerstone Tavern

7.6
603 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Bar · 15 tips and reviews
Calavera Empanadas & Tequila Bar is one of NC.

28. Calavera Empanadas & Tequila Bar

444 S Blount St #101 (east Davie St), Raleigh, NC
Empanada Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews
Chubby's Tacos is one of NC.

29. Chubby's Tacos

8.1
2444 Wycliff Rd (at Lake Boone Trail), Raleigh, NC
Taco Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews
Snoopy's Hot Dogs & More is one of NC.

30. Snoopy's Hot Dogs & More

7.7
3600 Hillsborough St (at Faircloth St), Raleigh, NC
Hot Dog Joint · 25 tips and reviews
Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches is one of NC.

31. Which Wich? Superior Sandwiches

7.2
4025 Lake Boone Trl Ste 130 (at Nancy Ann Dr), Raleigh, NC
Sandwich Spot · 21 tips and reviews
Serendipity Gourmet Deli is one of NC.

32. Serendipity Gourmet Deli

7.5
118 S Academy St (at W Chatham St), Cary, NC
Deli · 12 tips and reviews
The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery is one of NC.

33. The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery

8.4
104 Glenwood Ave (at Willard Pl.), Raleigh, NC
Cupcake Shop · 29 tips and reviews
The Flying Biscuit is one of NC.

34. The Flying Biscuit

8.5
2016 Clark Ave (at Woodburn Rd), Raleigh, NC
Breakfast Spot · 125 tips and reviews
Humble Pie is one of NC.

35. Humble Pie

8.1
317 S Harrington St, Raleigh, NC
Tapas Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Café Helios is one of NC.

36. Café Helios

413 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 68 tips and reviews
Joel Lane's Public House is one of NC.

37. Joel Lane's Public House

7.1
410 Glenwood Ave (at W North St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 24 tips and reviews
Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing is one of NC.

38. Natty Greene's Pub & Brewing

505 W Jones St (btwn Glenwood Ave and N West St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 74 tips and reviews

Nation H.Nation Hahn: $2 pint night on Thursdays!

42nd Street Oyster Bar is one of NC.

39. 42nd Street Oyster Bar

9.0
508 W Jones St (at N West St), Raleigh, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Chazz S.Chazz Size: Go to 42nd St. and sit at the bar to order a peck of steamed oysters. Don't forget to order the cheese potato, too. Oysters are shucked in front of you. Good stuff. Read more.

Jibarra Mexican Tequila Lounge is one of NC.

40. Jibarra Mexican Tequila Lounge

327 W Davie St (at S Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 34 tips and reviews
The Mint is one of NC.

41. The Mint

219 Fayetteville St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Big Boss Brewing Company is one of NC.

42. Big Boss Brewing Company

8.5
1249 Wicker Dr (at Atlantic Ave), Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 72 tips and reviews

Cole F.Cole Francis: This is a must visit venue when you are in Raleigh, NC. It's the home of some local beers, like Hell's Belle, and Brown Penny Ale. Read more.

Lonerider Brewing Company is one of NC.

43. Lonerider Brewing Company

8.9
8816 Gulf Ct (at Westgate Rd), Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 72 tips and reviews

MattMatt: Go for the Brown Ale or the Hefeweizen and stay for a couple of games of cornhole and some good music.

Falls Lake is one of NC.

44. Falls Lake

1905 Wentz Dr, Durham, NC
Lake · 10 tips and reviews

Scott H.Scott Hoffman: This place is the best from the private beach areas for swimming to the ends coves to explore on a boat or Jet Ski.

45. The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery

8.4
104 Glenwood Ave (at Willard Pl.), Raleigh, NC
Cupcake Shop · 29 tips and reviews

Mollyann R.Mollyann Russell: Amazing red velvet cupcakes! Yummy icing! Great selection! Cute shop! They make mini and regular sized cupcakes. They are a part of Shop Local Raleigh. Closed Sundays and Mondays.

Rialto Theatre is one of NC.

46. Rialto Theatre

8.9
1620 Glenwood Ave (at Fairview Rd), Raleigh, NC
Indie Movie Theater · 19 tips and reviews

Eleanor H.Eleanor H: See an independent movie while eating the best popcorn in Raleigh. Read more.

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern is one of NC.

47. Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern

8.5
330 Hillsborough St (at N Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Crash GreggCrash Gregg: The Roasted Colorado Rosemary Lamb Loin Chop with French green lentils is incredible. Seriously mouth watering

Busy Bee Cafe is one of NC.

48. Busy Bee Cafe

225 S Wilmington St (btwn E Martin & E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 124 tips and reviews

Deirdre R.Deirdre Reid: I can't express properly my love for the tap selection at Busy Bee. So good. Especially with the yummy locally-sourced food.

The Hive is one of NC.

49. The Hive

225 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 19 tips and reviews

Wesley M.Wesley Miles: Sean rules. Bluegrass jam every other week. Come get a $0.25 hi-five.

50. The Pour House Music Hall

8.1
224 S Blount St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Music Venue · 22 tips and reviews

Kate O.Kate Owens: LOVE the upstairs seating/standing area. Best place to watch artists play on a busy night.

Spize Cafe is one of NC.

51. Spize Cafe

121 Fayetteville St (at W Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 15 tips and reviews
Battistella's is one of NC.

52. Battistella's

200 E Martin St (at Blount St), Raleigh, NC
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews
Sitti is one of NC.

53. Sitti

8.6
137 S Wilmington St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · Central Raleigh · 103 tips and reviews
The Remedy Diner is one of NC.

54. The Remedy Diner

137 E Hargett St (Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews
Coquette Brasserie is one of NC.

55. Coquette Brasserie

8.4
4351 The Circle At North Hills St (in North Hills), Raleigh, NC
French Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews
Herons is one of NC.

56. Herons

8.9
100 Woodland Pond Dr, Cary, NC
New American Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Benelux Coffee is one of NC.

57. Benelux Coffee

309 Blake St (City Market), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 28 tips and reviews
Porchetta RDU is one of NC.

58. Porchetta RDU

8.5
(See Twitter for current location), Durham, NC
Food Truck · 11 tips and reviews
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen is one of NC.

59. Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen

8.3
7307 Tryon Rd (at Kildaire Farm Rd), Cary, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews
Trophy Brewing & Pizza is one of NC.

60. Trophy Brewing & Pizza

9.1
827 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 92 tips and reviews
Babylon Restaurant is one of NC.

61. Babylon Restaurant

309 N Dawson St (at W Lane St), Raleigh, NC
Moroccan Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews
Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar is one of NC.

62. Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar

9.3
222 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC · 81 tips and reviews
Joule Coffee & Table is one of NC.

63. Joule Coffee & Table

223 S Wilmington St (Btwn E Hargett St and E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 73 tips and reviews
Thaiphoon Bistro is one of NC.

64. Thaiphoon Bistro

7.5
301 Glenwood Ave (at W North St), Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews
Zinda is one of NC.

65. Zinda

301 Fayetteville St Ste 120, Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
Sono is one of NC.

66. Sono

9.0
319 Fayetteville St #101 (btwn W Davie & E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews
The Station at Person Street is one of NC.

67. The Station at Person Street

8.4
701 N Person St (at Pace St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 44 tips and reviews
The Goat Bar is one of NC.

68. The Goat Bar

7.2
5111 Western Blvd (at Powell Dr), Raleigh, NC
Dive Bar · 23 tips and reviews
Rise Biscuits & Donuts is one of NC.

69. Rise Biscuits & Donuts

9.0
8200 Renaissance Pkwy Ste 1003, Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 100 tips and reviews
Open Door Yoga is one of NC.

70. Open Door Yoga

745 W Johnson St (St. Marys), Raleigh, NC
Yoga Studio · 3 tips and reviews
Oak City Meatball Shoppe is one of NC.

71. Oak City Meatball Shoppe

8.5
180 E Davie St, Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews