kristen stewart: Pork Sandwich is fantastic, smoked turkey also great. Our favorite sides: fried okra, coleslaw, fries, mac and cheese.
Scott Bason: BBQ is delicious. It has a rich smokey flavor. The cole slaw is swimming in mayo and not your typical southern slaw. Mac and cheese tastes like its out of a box. It's just macaroni in cheese sauce.
Vincent Lancaster: Had brisket, turkey, baked beans, and collards...all were good! The variety of sauces...OMG! Definitely a new go to spot for me!!#
Jim: Hush pups, pork skins, lemonade, coleslaw are all amazing. The ribs may be the best I've ever had. And don't forget to have desert!
Andy: Great BBQ and even better hushpuppies. Our favorite in Raleigh.
Pam ☕️ O: Very old-fashioned, therefore cash-only.
Chris C.: Sushi was awesome. Bacon coleslaw, not so much.
Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼♀️: Seriously—get one of the bento boxes. It's perfect if you want to try a burger and some sushi. (Sweet potato fries and sea-salted edamame included!) There's a build-your-own sushi roll option, too!
Amy Wainwright: New favorite restaurant! Definitely try one of the bento boxes to get a taste of their sushi and burgers. You won't be disappointed!
Nathan: Fried chicken, cole slaw, biscuits and a local craft beer. Can't go wrong, or ask the staff, they're super friendly and helpful.
BigSquid: Simple, hip, comfort food....you'll love it!
Nicholas Wendling: The hand dryer in the bathroom is freakin AWESOME!
The News & Observer: The Muscat Canelli wine pairs well with chopped whole hog, mac n cheese, coleslaw and collard greens. Read more.
Randy Sisto: Carolina spare ribs, heirloom cabbage callards, fried green tomatoes. Great beer list. Fantastic BBQ - a national treasure!!!
Chris Patterson: Eat some of the best BBQ you can find. Read more.
11. Vinos Finos
8.5
8450 Honeycutt Rd Ste 110 (in Lafayette Village), Raleigh, NC
Wine Bar · 21 tips and reviews
Mike Brown: Great date night spot. Food is & wine that is affordable yet interesting and tasteful. Go for wine flights to try wines outside your comfort range. Find a few you like then buy a mixed case for home.
Cindy Jones: Have to try small bites Spanish curried chicken wings and under Mas....roasted lamb chops or Valencia style paella
Kim McKeeman: Nice seating, atmosphere and combination of enjoying here and taking home. Napa Cameron Hughes by glass excellent.
12. Iris
8.0
2110 Blue Ridge Rd (in the North Carolina Museum of Art), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Amy McDonald: Fresh, locally sourced menu. Also, admission to the permanent collection is free most of time time.
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!
13. Mandolin
8.5
2519 Fairview Rd (at Oberlin Rd), Raleigh, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
The News & Observer: You certainly won’t forget the soul food classic, chicken and waffles: an exquisitely juicy breast with a shatter-crisp crust and a buckwheat waffle with braised mustard greens. Read more.
Eric Friedman: The fried chicken and waffles is delicious. It's comfort food fancied up with the ambiance of the restaurant and gourmet syrup. Good for splitting as there's a huge portion.
Rebecca Dixon: Oysters appetizer.
14. NOFO @ the Pig
9.1
2014 Fairview Rd (at Five Points), Raleigh, NC
Café · 43 tips and reviews
Kaitlin: I haven't had a bad thing on the menu yet, and the novelty shop upstairs with lots of iconic southern and North Carolina items is very fun to browse!
Meka Lloyd: Northerners beware...they don't serve wine/spirits before noon on Sunday. Yikes! No mimosa for me. #biblebeltblues
Pax Whitfield: True NY-style brunch, not that country club bullshit, and maybe the best bloody mary in Raleigh.
Behrad Eats: The Tripleta sandwich is the go-to pick! Made with sirloin steak & roast pork grilled together and topped with honey ham, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, potato sticks, and ketchup-mayo sauce.
Kim McDonald-Elias: The Tripleta sandwich is the go-to pick! Made with sirloin steak & roast pork grilled together and topped with honey ham, lettuce, tomato, grilled onion, potato sticks, and ketchup-mayo sauce.
Miguel Rodriguez-Diaz: Try the San Juan Platter!! You will not regret it.