1. Vivace
9.2
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews
Michael W: Ask for the Salty Egg Pizza any time. It is a brunch menu favorite, but they are happy to bake one for you at lunch or dinner too!
Rachel Berg: Joey, the bartender, is awesome.
Caitlin Waters: Everything is good. Appetizers, good, dessert, and wine :)
Dave Andrews: what's not good here? Pricey, but worth it
Jennifer D.: Service not as good as usual. Very slow. Ostrich appetizer, which is usually very good, was a bit overdone and a little bit on the skimpy side. Hubby's crab claws were very good, though.
Orv Curry: Upstairs lounge for Angus Barn. AWESOME!!! Read more.
Jo Ellen Raley: Delicious! Filet bacon wrapped, Oscar style, Gouda potatoes and Creme Brule!
Michael Huber: Cowboy steak is a great deal at a 32+ ounce bone in meal. Pricey but when made well this is a great piece of meat.
Winston Kirby: How does this place not have a better rating!? Best steak in Raleigh hands down. Much better than Sullivan's or AB. Get the fries or the gouda potato with your fries.
5. Sono
9.1
319 Fayetteville St #101 (btwn W Davie & E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews
O'kiss: Good place, just in Raleigh downtown. The best green tea I ever tried. Tasty sushi ... Tried two different - both were great
Robbie Ratliff: Surf and Turf... Yum
Tamara: Great Sushi place downtown! Get the G Spot & Sono Rolls! Delish! Best Dancing Eel roll so far. The restaurant dining room is small & can be loud with lots of ppl, but pretty good overall! HOT SAKE!
6. NOFO @ the Pig
9.1
2014 Fairview Rd (at Five Points), Raleigh, NC
Café · 43 tips and reviews
Nicole Manuel: Try the Pulled Pork Hash - Pulled pork with potatoes and eggs, highly recommended.
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.
8. Stanbury
9.0
938 N Blount St, Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 27 tips and reviews
Chris Anderson: Fish and Chips were best I've had. Sweet potato bisque was worthy of bathing. Everything was fantastic.
Anil Dash: The menu says duck breast, but the collards & beans underneath are a revelation. Also a must-order is the sweetbreads as a starter. One of the best meals I've ever had in Raleigh.
Lisa Jeffries: Weak vegetarian offerings (one small plate salad, one pasta entree) but a robust libations menu with craft offerings
10. The Angus Barn
9.0
9401 Glenwood Ave (at Lumley Rd), Raleigh, NC
Steakhouse · 116 tips and reviews
William Vaughan: Excellent place for a special occasion. Wild Turkey Lounge is a great change of pace from downtown.
Michael Austin: I always get the BBQ ribs. They're tasty. "Hey, what happened to your life savings?" - "Oh, I ate dinner at the Angus Barn."
Cynthia Roland: Just go hungry and have a few extra dollars and enjoy...the best food in the Triangle!!! Oh try the T-Bone, its like half a cow!!
Daniel Pisciottano: Great draft selection and solid - albeit sometimes emulated - vintage game selection. I'd imagine vintage cabinets cost lots o'cash. Either way, awesome 'brotime' spot.
Jameson Staples: I love playing air hockey! The vibe is awesome. Pick up a can of Not Your Father's Root Beer and have a sweet time.
Justin Bauer: Went here again a couple months after opening and they have doubled the number of machines and replaced a lot of the emulated ones. Good experience and good prices! $3 drafts on Tuesday.
Dennis: Everything is good. Get reservations. Some of the best and freshest seafood I have ever had. Oysters are fresh and God with a wide array of choices. Shrimp, scallops and tuna -amazing.
Chazz Size: Go to 42nd St. and sit at the bar to order a peck of steamed oysters. Don't forget to order the cheese potato, too. Oysters are shucked in front of you. Good stuff. Read more.
Scott Alexander: You gotta wash your hands with the fishermans salt. Sounds lame, mind-blowing.