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Top 10 favorites places in Raleigh, NC
Babylon Restaurant is one of Top 10 favorites places in Raleigh, NC.

1. Babylon Restaurant

309 N Dawson St (at W Lane St), Raleigh, NC
Moroccan Restaurant · 40 tips and reviews

Donna B.Donna Backshall: Gorgeous poolside area to sip and laugh the night away. All the fun, but without the crowds, backed-up traffic, street vendors and college kid antics to finagle like on Glenwood South.

The Players' Retreat is one of Top 10 favorites places in Raleigh, NC.

2. The Players' Retreat

8.0
105 Oberlin Rd (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 92 tips and reviews

Stephen E.Stephen Emmons: Burgers are amazing! A large selection of beers. Just a great neighborhood bar.

Coquette Brasserie is one of Top 10 favorites places in Raleigh, NC.

3. Coquette Brasserie

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

Susan M.Susan Marsh: Great for lunch, especially with good weather they leave all the doors open for fresh air. The quiche is super rich, but amazing! Read more.

The Mecca Restaurant is one of Top 10 favorites places in Raleigh, NC.

4. The Mecca Restaurant

7.7
13 E Martin St (at S Wilmington St.), Raleigh, NC
Diner · 51 tips and reviews

Will S.Will Spencer: Get anything it is all good but Thursdays the lasagna is the deal!

The Roast Grill is one of Top 10 favorites places in Raleigh, NC.

5. The Roast Grill

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

˜ ˜.˜ ˜: Order 'two burnt ones and a Coke' Read more.

Café Helios is one of Top 10 favorites places in Raleigh, NC.

6. Café Helios

413 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 68 tips and reviews

Abby L.Abby Ladybug: If you are sitting at the back table working, and you want power for your laptop, hop down under the table, and you'll see power all over the place! Most people are surprised when I point it out!