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Raleigh Favorites

Raleigh Favorites

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Created by Melissa Ashley • Updated On: June 26, 2014
Sushi Nine is one of Raleigh Favorites.

1. Sushi Nine

8.1
3812 Western Blvd (at Whitmore Dr), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 69 tips and reviews
The Raleigh Times is one of Raleigh Favorites.

2. The Raleigh Times

8.4
14 E Hargett St (at Fayetteville St), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 231 tips and reviews
Lilly's Pizza is one of Raleigh Favorites.

3. Lilly's Pizza

7.7
1813 Glenwood Ave (at White Oak Rd), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 91 tips and reviews
Village Draft House is one of Raleigh Favorites.

4. Village Draft House

8.0
428 Daniels St (at Cameron St.), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 58 tips and reviews
Lemongrass Thai is one of Raleigh Favorites.

5. Lemongrass Thai

8.5
8320 Litchford Rd (at Harps Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Cup A Joe is one of Raleigh Favorites.

6. Cup A Joe

8.4
3100 Hillsborough St (at Daisy St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 70 tips and reviews
The Morning Times is one of Raleigh Favorites.

7. The Morning Times

8.7
10 E Hargett St (btw Fayetteville St & Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 105 tips and reviews
The Roast Grill is one of Raleigh Favorites.

8. The Roast Grill

7.8
7 S West St (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Hot Dog Joint · 29 tips and reviews
Busy Bee Cafe is one of Raleigh Favorites.

9. Busy Bee Cafe

225 S Wilmington St (btwn E Martin & E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 124 tips and reviews
Beasley's Chicken + Honey is one of Raleigh Favorites.

10. Beasley's Chicken + Honey

9.0
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 175 tips and reviews
The Players' Retreat is one of Raleigh Favorites.

11. The Players' Retreat

8.2
105 Oberlin Rd (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 92 tips and reviews
Neptunes Parlour is one of Raleigh Favorites.

12. Neptunes Parlour

7.2
14 W Martin St (at S Salisbury St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 27 tips and reviews
Sono is one of Raleigh Favorites.

13. Sono

8.9
319 Fayetteville St #101 (btwn W Davie & E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 70 tips and reviews
Caffe Luna is one of Raleigh Favorites.

14. Caffe Luna

7.6
136 E Hargett St (N Blount St.), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 32 tips and reviews
North Hills Shopping Center is one of Raleigh Favorites.

15. North Hills Shopping Center

9.1
4300 Six Forks Rd (at Lassiter Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Shopping Mall · 44 tips and reviews
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill is one of Raleigh Favorites.

16. Firebirds Wood Fired Grill

8.4
4350 Lassiter at North Hills Ave (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews
Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites.

17. Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar

9.2
222 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · Downtown Raleigh, Raleigh, NC · 81 tips and reviews
North Carolina Museum of Art is one of Raleigh Favorites.

18. North Carolina Museum of Art

9.5
2110 Blue Ridge Rd (at Wade Ave Extension), Raleigh, NC
Art Museum · 65 tips and reviews
Mitch's Tavern is one of Raleigh Favorites.

19. Mitch's Tavern

7.9
2426 Hillsborough St (at Horne St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 40 tips and reviews
Raleigh Flea Market is one of Raleigh Favorites.

20. Raleigh Flea Market

8.9
1025 Blue Ridge Rd (in North Carolina State Fair Grounds), Raleigh, NC
Flea Market · 35 tips and reviews
The Mecca Restaurant is one of Raleigh Favorites.

21. The Mecca Restaurant

8.0
13 E Martin St (at S Wilmington St.), Raleigh, NC
Diner · 51 tips and reviews
Designbox Workspace is one of Raleigh Favorites.

22. Designbox Workspace

307 W Martin St (at Commerce Pl), Raleigh, NC
Coworking Space · 3 tips and reviews
Café Helios is one of Raleigh Favorites.

23. Café Helios

413 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 68 tips and reviews
Big Boss Brewing Company is one of Raleigh Favorites.

24. Big Boss Brewing Company

8.5
1249 Wicker Dr (at Atlantic Ave), Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 72 tips and reviews
Lincoln Theatre is one of Raleigh Favorites.

25. Lincoln Theatre

8.5
126 E Cabarrus St (btwn Blount & Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Music Venue · 31 tips and reviews
Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi is one of Raleigh Favorites.

26. Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi

8.4
4500 Old Wake Forest Rd (at N Market Dr), Raleigh, NC
Japanese Restaurant · 36 tips and reviews
BurgerFi is one of Raleigh Favorites.

27. BurgerFi

7.6
3004 Wake Forest Road (at Wake Towne Dr), Raleigh, NC
Burger Joint · 54 tips and reviews
Lafayette Village is one of Raleigh Favorites.

28. Lafayette Village

8.3
8450 Honeycutt Rd (at Falls of Neuse Rd), Raleigh, NC
Shopping Mall · 18 tips and reviews
Mura Japanese Restaurant is one of Raleigh Favorites.

29. Mura Japanese Restaurant

4121 Main At North Hills St #110 (at North Hills), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 55 tips and reviews
Rialto Theatre is one of Raleigh Favorites.

30. Rialto Theatre

8.9
1620 Glenwood Ave (at Fairview Rd), Raleigh, NC
Indie Movie Theater · 19 tips and reviews
Father & Son Antiques is one of Raleigh Favorites.

31. Father & Son Antiques

8.3
107 W Hargett St (at S Salisbury St), Raleigh, NC
Antique Store · 13 tips and reviews
James B. Hunt Jr. Library is one of Raleigh Favorites.

32. James B. Hunt Jr. Library

1070 Partners Way, Raleigh, NC
College Library · 17 tips and reviews
City Market is one of Raleigh Favorites.

33. City Market

8.5
303 Blake St (at E Martin St.), Raleigh, NC
Plaza · 6 tips and reviews
Locopops is one of Raleigh Favorites.

34. Locopops

1908 Hillsborough St (at Oberlin Rd), Raleigh, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 22 tips and reviews
Henry's Gelato is one of Raleigh Favorites.

35. Henry's Gelato

112 Falls of Neuse Rd. (Falls of the Neuse), Raleigh, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 3 tips and reviews
Calavera Empanadas & Tequila Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites.

36. Calavera Empanadas & Tequila Bar

444 S Blount St #101 (east Davie St), Raleigh, NC
Empanada Restaurant · 84 tips and reviews
Vinos Finos Tapas and Wine Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites.

37. Vinos Finos Tapas and Wine Bar

8.4
8450 Honeycutt Rd Ste 110 (in Lafayette Village), Raleigh, NC
Wine Bar · 21 tips and reviews
Soo Café is one of Raleigh Favorites.

38. Soo Café

8.0
2815 Brentwood Rd, Raleigh, NC
Korean Restaurant · 14 tips and reviews
Deco is one of Raleigh Favorites.

39. Deco

8.3
19 W Hargett St (S. Salisbury), Raleigh, NC
Gift Store · Central Raleigh · 10 tips and reviews
Artsplosure is one of Raleigh Favorites.

40. Artsplosure

313 S Blount St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Street Art · 5 tips and reviews
Downtown Raleigh is one of Raleigh Favorites.

41. Downtown Raleigh

Raleigh, NC
Neighborhood · 12 tips and reviews
The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery is one of Raleigh Favorites.

42. The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery

8.4
104 Glenwood Ave (at Willard Pl.), Raleigh, NC
Cupcake Shop · 29 tips and reviews
Benelux Coffee is one of Raleigh Favorites.

43. Benelux Coffee

309 Blake St (City Market), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 28 tips and reviews
Poole's Diner is one of Raleigh Favorites.

44. Poole's Diner

8.7
426 S McDowell St (at Cabarrus St), Raleigh, NC
Diner · 117 tips and reviews
Upper Crust Pie & Bakery is one of Raleigh Favorites.

45. Upper Crust Pie & Bakery

8450 Honeycutt Rd Ste 106 (in Lafayette Village), Raleigh, NC
Bakery · 16 tips and reviews
Krispy Kreme is one of Raleigh Favorites.

46. Krispy Kreme

8.8
549 N Person St (at Peace St), Raleigh, NC
Donut Shop · 45 tips and reviews
Tír na nÓg Irish Pub is one of Raleigh Favorites.

47. Tír na nÓg Irish Pub

218 S Blount St (E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 108 tips and reviews
Simply Crêpes is one of Raleigh Favorites.

48. Simply Crêpes

7.7
8470 Honeycutt Rd (at Falls of Neuse Rd), Raleigh, NC
French Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews
Jubala Village Coffee is one of Raleigh Favorites.

49. Jubala Village Coffee

9.0
8450 Honeycutt Rd (at Falls of Neuse Rd), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 87 tips and reviews
Pullen Park is one of Raleigh Favorites.

50. Pullen Park

9.0
408 Ashe Ave (at Western Blvd), Raleigh, NC
Park · 41 tips and reviews
Crabtree Valley Mall is one of Raleigh Favorites.

51. Crabtree Valley Mall

8.4
4325 Glenwood Ave (at Creedmoor Rd), Raleigh, NC
Shopping Mall · 94 tips and reviews
Kings is one of Raleigh Favorites.

52. Kings

8.3
14 W Martin St (btwn. S Salisbury St. & Fayetteville St.), Raleigh, NC
Music Venue · Downtown Raleigh · 23 tips and reviews
Mami Nora's Rotisserie Chicken is one of Raleigh Favorites.

53. Mami Nora's Rotisserie Chicken

8.7
2401 Wake Forest Rd (at McNeil St), Raleigh, NC
Peruvian Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews
Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill is one of Raleigh Favorites.

54. Guasaca Arepa & Salsa Grill

8.8
4025 Lake Boone Trl #107, Raleigh, NC
Arepa Restaurant · Northwest Raleigh · 94 tips and reviews
NOFO @ the Pig is one of Raleigh Favorites.

55. NOFO @ the Pig

8.9
2014 Fairview Rd (at Five Points), Raleigh, NC
Café · 43 tips and reviews
Foundation is one of Raleigh Favorites.

56. Foundation

8.8
213 Fayetteville St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews
Blue Mango is one of Raleigh Favorites.

57. Blue Mango

222 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Indian Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews
C. Grace is one of Raleigh Favorites.

58. C. Grace

8.2
407 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 46 tips and reviews
The Rockford is one of Raleigh Favorites.

59. The Rockford

320 1/2 Glenwood Ave (at W North St), Raleigh, NC
Sandwich Spot · 39 tips and reviews
The Hive is one of Raleigh Favorites.

60. The Hive

225 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 19 tips and reviews
Fiction Kitchen is one of Raleigh Favorites.

61. Fiction Kitchen

9.0
428 S Dawson St, Raleigh, NC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews
Joule Coffee & Table is one of Raleigh Favorites.

62. Joule Coffee & Table

223 S Wilmington St (Btwn E Hargett St and E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 73 tips and reviews
Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) is one of Raleigh Favorites.

63. Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)

7.7
2400 John Brantley Blvd (at Aviation Pkwy), Morrisville, NC
International Airport · 482 tips and reviews
Fox Liquor Bar is one of Raleigh Favorites.

64. Fox Liquor Bar

8.2
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 61 tips and reviews
Cafe de los Muertos is one of Raleigh Favorites.

65. Cafe de los Muertos

300 W Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 29 tips and reviews
Chubby's Tacos is one of Raleigh Favorites.

66. Chubby's Tacos

7.7
2444 Wycliff Rd (at Lake Boone Trail), Raleigh, NC
Taco Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews
Southeastern Camera is one of Raleigh Favorites.

67. Southeastern Camera

8.7
2410 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC
Camera Store · 11 tips and reviews
Escazu Artisan Chocolates is one of Raleigh Favorites.

68. Escazu Artisan Chocolates

8.8
936 N Blount St (at Cedar St), Raleigh, NC
Candy Store · 33 tips and reviews
North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is one of Raleigh Favorites.

69. North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

9.3
11 W Jones St (at N Salisbury St), Raleigh, NC
Science Museum · 67 tips and reviews
Bad Daddy's is one of Raleigh Favorites.

70. Bad Daddy's

8.8
111 Seaboard Ave (at Seaboard Station Dr), Raleigh, NC
Burger Joint · 92 tips and reviews
Trophy Brewing & Pizza is one of Raleigh Favorites.

71. Trophy Brewing & Pizza

9.1
827 W Morgan St, Raleigh, NC
Brewery · 92 tips and reviews