3. 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!
4. La Rancherita
8.4
7420 Six Forks Rd (at Mourning Dove Rd), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews
Carolee B: Great Mexican holiday without leaving Raleigh. I love this place...inside and out. Great prices, service, food, bar and patio. Salud!
Linda Craft & Team REALTORS: Delicious queso and right by the office
Ron Tesla: Try the Tinga Los Tacos! Love the flavor. Their maragaritas are also the best in the area!! #LaRancherita #Raleigh
Amber Parnell: This place is amazing!! You can't beat the price for all you can eat and it's delicious!! Highly recommended! The Raleigh roll and the red flower are my faves!!
Jordan Graham: Great Buffet! Love that you can make your own rolls!
Tamara: All you can eat menu for $19.95 Tu-Th & $23.95 F-Su. Closed M. You really can't go wrong here!! If you are a newbie to sushi, this is a great place to try lots of stuff & figure out what you like!
7. Fiction Kitchen
8.8
428 S Dawson St, Raleigh, NC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews
Cheryl Ritchell: Can't say enough good things! You will never miss the meat (this coming from a carnivore). Love the apps & they have weekly specials based on offerings from local farms. Local & healthy!
Sera Lewis: Get the fritters, get the fritters, get the fritters. Also the chicken and waffles. Maybe not the sushi.
Slightly Stoopid: Very awesome. We love that place.
9. The Roast Grill
8.3
7 S West St (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Hot Dog Joint · 29 tips and reviews
Christina Humphries: Their hotdogs with chili and mustard are amazing! We had a square of baklava and it was the absolute best baklava I've ever had, I have never had a piece of baklava so full of flavor until just now.
The News & Observer: Owner George Poniros still follows his grandma's advice: "Never put ketchup in there. We spend too much time making delicious chili for people to ruin it." Read more.
10. Centro
8.8
106 S Wilmington St (at W Morgan St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews
Nykolas Danger: One of the best places for Saturday brunch in Raleigh. Get there early to score a table, order a Spanish Cava Mimosa, and enjoy some of the best food you'll ever have.
Shannon Lamm: steak tacos!!!!!!!!
Crash Gregg: What a great, fun place for a tasty, affordable meal. Walk around and check out all the cool stuff on the walls. Go Centro!
Nancy Parmer: My absolute favorite restaurant in Raleigh! Get the shredded beef on whatever you get if you have the option. The chile relleno is UNBELIEVABLE! The regular flan w/xtra nuts on it is a perfect finish!
Danny Ayers: Try the Mango shrimp ap. Nice outdoor seating as well.
Leesa Finley: Very fresh and great service. If you like guacamole theirs is to die for! Chunky, fresh and just yummy! Awesome maragaritas, too!