Chad Parker: Neighborhood Gem, Fresh Food, Can be crowded during Prime Lunch Hours, but Worth It!
The News & Observer: Try the signature Not Yo’ Mama’s pimento cheese that melts beautifully on Poppyseed’s half-pound burger, where it’s joined by caramelized onions and smoky bacon. Read more.
Tish Lory: Philly cheese steak is my fav!
3. Iris
8.0
2110 Blue Ridge Rd (in the North Carolina Museum of Art), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Chris Blasting: Pulled pork sandwich with brussels sprout and walnut slaw was delicious! And the homemade ice cream, yum! Friendly staff too!
Kate Owens: The best mocha I've EVER had. Totally unexpected! Who knew the NCMA had good art AND good coffee too!
Amy McDonald: Fresh, locally sourced menu. Also, admission to the permanent collection is free most of time time.
6. Backyard Bistro
7.6
1235 Hurricane Alley Way (at Edwards Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 78 tips and reviews
The News & Observer: The Beer Battered Onion Rings are hand-cut and battered in an original batter. Ribs are dry rubbed then slow roasted in a hand-crafted cast iron pit smoker and finished with home-made BBQ sauce. Read more.
Therese Jerrard: Try the Barbeque Pork - Sandwich is great. Meat is tender, tangy and sweet. Our server Chris was super friendly too.
Carolina Hurricanes: Did you know that Backyard Bistro is the host of Canes Corner, a live, hour-long radio show, featuring a current Canes player as a guest on 99.9 FM The Fan?
Candi Seward: Awesome gluten free options! The District and Wake Chicken Mac is on point for those who can have gluten. Staff is always friendly and welcoming.
Anthony Rhodes: Thursday nights are the jam. Local bands with local beers on special. Woot.
Megan Wood: Local beer, local band; good music and good beer. Does it get any better than that? Oh, yes it does, did I mention the show is free?