Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

1. Second Empire Restaurant & Tavern

8.3
330 Hillsborough St (at N Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Jacqueline S.Jacqueline Smith: Braised beef

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

David W.David Wooten Jr: Great restaurant and great atmosphere great service great food! !!!

David's Dumpling and Noodle Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

2. David's Dumpling and Noodle Bar

8.6
1900 Hillsborough St (at Oberlin Rd), Raleigh, NC
Dumpling Restaurant · 85 tips and reviews

John B.John Bobo: The braised beef and wheat noodles are incredible.

Ronnie D.Ronnie Duncan: Gotta try the Open Top Pork & Shrimp Sui Mui Dumplings!!

Crash GreggCrash Gregg: Holy moly. The dumplings, the grilled lemongrass filet mignon, Malaysian curried chicken, homestyle tofu. Delicious and reasonably priced. Man o man, David is the bomb

Bella Italia is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

3. Bella Italia

8.7
10630-101 Durant Rd (Raven Ridge Road), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 14 tips and reviews

DudeDude: The dinner for 2 deal Wednesday night is nice, try the lobster ravioli in pink sauce and the moster chic cake. The iron berry is a nice wine IMO

Scotty P.Scotty Parrish: Great pizza slices at lunch for the money.

JeffJeff: Awesome service - friendly - great Pizza...New York Style.

Vivace is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

4. Vivace

9.2
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

CodyCody: Great terrace outside when the weather is nice! Love the flatbreads.

Rachel B.Rachel Berg: Joey, the bartender, is awesome.

Caitlin W.Caitlin Waters: Everything is good. Appetizers, good, dessert, and wine :)

Brio Tuscan Grille is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

5. Brio Tuscan Grille

7.7
4325 Glenwood Ave Ste 5000 (at Blue Ridge Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Joelle J.Joelle Johnson: Shrimp & Crab cakes are fantastic!

Shawn S.Shawn Shaun: Krissten very good waiter and food was awsome!

Shay F.Shay Foley: 2.95 food menu at the bar is awesome. Plus great patio.

Iris is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

6. Iris

8.0
2110 Blue Ridge Rd (in the North Carolina Museum of Art), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

Chris B.Chris Blasting: Pulled pork sandwich with brussels sprout and walnut slaw was delicious! And the homemade ice cream, yum! Friendly staff too!

Kate O.Kate Owens: The best mocha I've EVER had. Totally unexpected! Who knew the NCMA had good art AND good coffee too!

Amy M.Amy McDonald: Fresh, locally sourced menu. Also, admission to the permanent collection is free most of time time.

Gravy is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

7. Gravy

8.1
135 S Wilmington St (btw E Morgan St & W Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 77 tips and reviews

Daniel S.Daniel Spiewak: The lasagna is fantastic. Perfect balance of cheeses!

Jay W.Jay Winfrey: Small Caesar and rolatini. Gahhhh!!!

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Try the Bucatini Pomodoro, a hollow spaghetti served over gravy and tossed with pesto. Read more.

Bolt Bistro & Bar is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

8. Bolt Bistro & Bar

219 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Alease L.Alease Leinwand: Wednesday & Thursday happy hour $5 select bites from 5-7, $4 select glass of wine, $5 select Martinis

Steph W.Steph Whitt: Brussels sprouts and spinach! 

Andrew R.Andrew Roman: They offer a couple $3 beers, a few $4 wines and a bunch of $5 food from 5-7 on Mondays-Thursdays with lots of patio space.

Cameron Bar & Grill is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

9. Cameron Bar & Grill

2018 Clark Ave (in Cameron Village), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Jordan N.Jordan Nowlin: Dr. Seuss burger is amazing - Green eggs and ham!

Christopher N.Christopher Nelsen: Get the club sandwich, its amazing!

Michelle B.Michelle Brunk: Best cheesesteak sandwich I have had in Raleigh! Indulge! If that's not your thing the shrimp and grits ate a must!

Olive Garden is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

10. Olive Garden

7.1
4805 Capital Blvd (at E Millbrook Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews

Ashley B.Ashley Bowes: the apple dessert is to die for! and jeff g. is an awesome waiter. ask for him!

Rob C.Rob Carey: Mmmmmmmmh breadsticks

William P.William Parish: make sure and get at lest 1 thing that comes with bread sticks because this place has the best!

Grand Asia Market is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

11. Grand Asia Market

7.4
1253 Buck Jones Rd (at the Shops of South Hills), Raleigh, NC
Supermarket · 44 tips and reviews

James Y.James Yu: Pig ears and braised beef available by weight in cafe even though not on menu.

Daniel C.Daniel Chin: Lunch Boxes, Bakery and Bubble Tea are Wonderful! You can also pick up Chinese Food as well as Asian Cultured Items, Great Place!!

Anh V.Anh Vu: Most dangerous place to drive..

The Oxford is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

12. The Oxford

319 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 57 tips and reviews

Tammy G.Tammy Gordon: Great bar with local beers. I liked the Highland Gaelic Ale made in Asheville, NC. (if it's nice out there's also patio seating)

Rachel Cole C.Rachel Cole Cannon: Daniel D is the best bartender in Raleigh! Go visit him at The Oxford!

Ann B.Ann Bayless: Brandon M. is the best bartender in Raleigh!

Tír na nÓg Irish Pub is one of The 13 Best Places for Braised Beef in Raleigh.

13. Tír na nÓg Irish Pub

218 S Blount St (E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 108 tips and reviews

ahmet c.ahmet colak: Great menu, music, waiters/waitresses and decoartion. Everyweek surely one night in Tir Na Nog!

Anthony R.Anthony Rhodes: Thursday nights are the jam. Local bands with local beers on special. Woot.

Megan W.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?