Central North Carolina Restaurants
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1. Transfer Co. Food Hall
$ | Oakwood Historic District |The city's best food hall has a soaring ceiling with giant skylights, filling the room and its many stalls with natural light. Grab a hearty burrito, an empanada, or a sandwich from Benchwarmers Bagels, where heirloom grains and a wood-fired oven result in one of the Southeast's best.
500 E. Davis St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, USA984-232--8122Known For
- Outpost for Asheville's Burial Beer Co.
- An A-plus bagel shop
- A fun raw oyster bar
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2. Angus Barn
$$$$ | North Raleigh |Dinner at this huge, rustic barn (a Raleigh legend) is a real event and certainly worth the sizable prices. With its big portions, kitschy surroundings, and 89-page wine and beer list, this steak house is both traditional and fun. Under the supervision of Iron Chef Walter Royal, the steaks, prime rib, fresh seafood, baby back ribs, and homemade desserts are all delicious.
9401 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27617, USA919-787–2444Known For
- Classic steaks and baby back ribs
- Huge wine and beer list
- Special-occasion dining
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3. Beasley's Chicken + Honey
$ | Downtown |James Beard Award--winning chef Ashley Christensen (also behind Poole's Diner) opened this hip fried chicken spot, which serves the namesake dish as well as modern takes on Southern classics. Sit at the bar and wash down the restaurant's hearty cuisine with a craft cocktail or glass of champagne. Brunch is also a hit on the weekends.
237 S. Wilmington St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, USA919-322–0127Known For
- Elevated Southern classics
- Fried chicken and honey, duh
- Hip atmosphere
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4. Crawford and Son
$$$$ | Oakwood Historic District |Five-time James Beard Award semifinalist Scott Crawford founded this comfy but sophisticated restaurant in the historic Oakwood neighborhood to showcase his unique approach to cooking and the seasonal bounty of his adopted hometown. The ever-changing menu is focused on seasonal, local produce that truly belongs to its community. Look for entrées like beef cheek ragout, pork schnitzel with smashed roots, and swordfish with ancient grains. Save room for dessert because pastry chef Krystle Swenson’s creations are out of this world. Craft cocktails and a solid wine list round out the experience. If you can't get enough of Crawford's cooking (or the reservation time you're seeking), his French restaurant, Jolie, is next door and is equally terrific.
618 N. Person St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27604, USA919-307--4647Known For
- Award-winning chef and his take on seasonal, local ingredients
- Intimate, cozy dining experience (reservations a must)
- Outstanding desserts and bar program
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5. Herons
$$$$ | | AmericanAt this elegant hotel restaurant, the menu shifts with the seasons and is always filled with new twists on traditional Southern dishes and international fare. Truly farm to fork, the restaurant uses produce from its own sustainable farm, which is less than a mile away.
Umstead Hotel & Spa, 100 Woodland Pond Dr., Cary, North Carolina, 27513, USA919-447–4200Known For
- Sustainability-driven Southern entrées
- Always-changing menu with local ingredients
- In-house pastry chef
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Rate Includes: No dinner Sun. -
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6. Sam Jones BBQ
$ | Downtown |The Jones family have been smoking whole hogs in the Carolina Piedmont for three generations, so Raleigh urbanites greeted Sam's chopped pork and slow-cooked ribs with open arms. Order a platter and a craft cocktail and grab a seat in the light-filled dining room or at a picnic table in the yard.
502 W. Lenoir St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601, USA984-206--2555Known For
- Slow-smoked pulled pork, eastern North Carolina style
- Local fried catfish
- Laid-back bar scene
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7. Second Empire
$$$$ | Downtown |Wood paneling, muted lighting, and well-spaced tables make for an elegant dining experience in this restored 1879 house. The menu, which changes seasonally, has a regional flavor. The food is intricately styled so that colors, textures, and tastes fuse. A brick tavern on the lower level is more casual and has a less expensive menu that has included bison short ribs and grilled North Carolina trout.
330 Hillsborough St., Raleigh, North Carolina, 27603, USA919-829–3663Known For
- High-quality and high-dollar dishes
- Elegant historic home space
- Seasonal menu of eclectic American favorites
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., Credit cards accepted
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