Vinnie's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

1. Vinnie's Steakhouse

9.1
7440 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
Steakhouse · 14 tips and reviews

Winston K.Winston Kirby: This place is amazing. If your here you made the right choice. All the steaks are amazing but the true gems are the fries and Gouda potato. Just get it.

Michael H.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 K.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.

Taste is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

2. Taste

3048 Medlin Dr (at Dixie Trail), Raleigh, NC
Tapas Restaurant · Sunset Hills · 11 tips and reviews

Ed H.Ed Haag: Fantastic food. Affordable prices. Delicious cocktails. Wonderful wines. Excellent beer. Intimate atmosphere.

TasteTaste: Do you love patios as much as we do? Come enjoy thePatio @taste! Pet friendly and heated for the spring evenings. Daily specials.

Ed H.Ed Haag: Try the infusion drinks. Delicious!

Level7 is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

3. Level7

7.3
101 Park At North Hills St Fl 7, Raleigh, NC
Tapas Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

AshleyAshley: Nice outdoor seating, perfect spot for summer drinks with colleagues and friends.

Rich O.Rich O'Brien: The food is really a disappointment . Way overpriced and the quality is poor. Had the charcuterie last night and what was served was truly a cold cut plate. Cheese slice quartered and some curly ham

Rich O.Rich O'Brien: Neat location with an unique vibe

Capital Club 16 is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

4. Capital Club 16

8.2
16 W Martin St (at S Salisbury St.), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 36 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Nice vaguely German menu. My favourite is the Sparrow sandwich, but the pork schnitzel and catch of the day are also really good.

Bradley S.Bradley Sovine: Everything thing here is great!!

BriannaBrianna: The pimento cheese & fig crostini is a must!

Centro is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

5. Centro

8.8
106 S Wilmington St (at W Morgan St), Raleigh, NC
Mexican Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Brittany P.Brittany Patterson: Centro's was the perfect stop for Cinco de Mayo! Their salsa is delicious and the service was spectacular! ADAM was the best waiter we have ever had -- if you have him he will not disappoint!

Shannon L.Shannon Lamm: steak tacos!!!!!!!!

Crash GreggCrash 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!

The Melting Pot is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

6. The Melting Pot

7.8
3100 Wake Forest Rd (at I-440), Raleigh, NC
Fondue Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

HeatherlyHeatherly: This place is great. I highly recommend the beer/cheddar cheese. One great tip with the mushrooms--fill the mushrooms with the Green Goddess dip they give you, dip in batter, then fry. Yum! Read more.

TamaraTamara: Get the big night out and pair with the wine or beer flights. Sooo good. Lobster is worth it! The dessert paired with the big night out... PB&J rich chocó deliciousness.

tinesha m.tinesha matthews: the dessert is to die for....chocolate fondue!

42nd St Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

7. 42nd St Oyster Bar

8.8
508 W Jones St (at N West St), Raleigh, NC
Seafood Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Anthony B.Anthony Barkley: Great table by the Oyster Bar. Service was quick and friendly. We had steamed oysters and shrimp which was all delicious.

Chazz S.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 A.Scott Alexander: You gotta wash your hands with the fishermans salt. Sounds lame, mind-blowing.

Sola Coffee Café is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

8. Sola Coffee Café

9.1
7705 Lead Mine Rd (at Sawmill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Coffee Shop · 77 tips and reviews

Rich Z.Rich Z: First time visitor impressed. Great environment, vibe, coffee and staff. One of the best in NC!

Whitney H.Whitney Hill: My first time in...Looks like a winner. Not too loud, the owner is very friendly, lots of room, coffee is great and it is right around the corner from me. I plan on being here often.

SociallySocially: As a coffee aficionado, this place has it together. Inviting, full of energy, amazing mini donuts and polite staff. I may make this 20 minute drive more often. TIP: Try the mini donuts 😁

Sitti is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

9. Sitti

8.5
137 S Wilmington St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Mediterranean Restaurant · Central Raleigh · 103 tips and reviews

JBBJBB: From out of town & went by tips on 4square and were NOT disappointed! Had the pepper filet & scallops, both were delicious & our server was fabulous! Would def go back!

Jesse M.Jesse Moschler: When in doubt order a "when in doubt, pinkies out."

Jim B.Jim Belt: My wife's favorite restaurant in downtown Raleigh. Everything works: wonderful atmosphere, food, service and a great menu where you can enjoy small plates and eat light.

The Remedy Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

10. The Remedy Diner

137 E Hargett St (Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 91 tips and reviews

Andrew W.Andrew Warren: Had the Special Agent Sands and fries and it was HOT and delicious. The chunky habanero cilantro salsa is great!

Jaxson S.Jaxson Stocks: Must get the "real" Ginger ale. Burns on the way down. It is amazing

Miss F.Miss Fox: The is a cool little pharmacy-themed diner. Try the pie!

Fox Liquor Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

11. Fox Liquor Bar

8.1
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 61 tips and reviews

LJ T.LJ Talker: Awesome drinks! Very unique cocktails. Will be back.

Smith R.Smith Reynolds: The Marie Antoinette is the way to go.

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Ranking at the top of Garden & Gun's 50 Best Southern Bars list, Ashley Christensen has done it again. All cocktails are $11, and each one is different and unique. Try them all!

Five Star Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

12. Five Star Restaurant

7.6
551 W Hargett St (at S West St), Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin Baker: If I could marry the crispy beef and move into a house and raise our crispy children I would. Simply amazing

Raleigh C.Raleigh Citizen: The food at Five Star was every bit as good as I had heard about. The food arrived promptly, and the server was attentive and polite. Read more.

Will G.Will Gibbs: Have a forty of Miller High Life!

Bloomsbury Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

13. Bloomsbury Bistro

7.3
509 W Whitaker Mill Rd (at Glenwood Ave), Raleigh, NC
New American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Melissa H.Melissa Hoffman: Wow! Fantastic food! Good selection of wines by the glass.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Try the Dijon pecan crusted pork tenderloin. Follow the link for recipe details. Read more.

JayJay: Poor value. High prices for tiny portions.

Midtown Grille is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

14. Midtown Grille

7.4
4421 Six Forks Rd (at Lassiter Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

Michael J.Michael J: The fried oysters are delicious; lightly breaded in chickpea flour. You can't go wrong with the NY strip.

Amber F.Amber Fox: Get the NY Strip Steak. It's amazing. It rivals Ruths Chris!

Alastair M.Alastair Macaulay: Amazing orange chocolate ganache

Tasca Brava is one of The 15 Best Places for a Rioja in Raleigh.

15. Tasca Brava

607 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC
Tapas Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Nevin A.Nevin Absher: Fantastic and very authentic Spanish cuisine. Reminded us of our time in Spain.

Rimple P.Rimple Patel: Great knowledgeable service and authentic tapas. Don't leave without dessert

AzyxAAzyxA: This tapas place is amazing. Mind blown. The attention to detail of each dish is incredible. The owner roasted his own coffee to make the creme brûlée which was out of this world.