1. Iris
8.0
2110 Blue Ridge Rd (in the North Carolina Museum of Art), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews
Adriane: Absolutely loved my soup of the day, potato succotash! Field greens salad was so fresh and a lovely balance of flavors.
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!
Jessica Thompson: Pictured: salmon avocado; spicy salmon crunch, philly roll. Great lunch special!
Michael Huber: Spoke with server and not only do they offer GF soy at table, if requested will cook with it so not just sashimi, but fried rice and other meals can be made GF. Really well made sushi, will come again
Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼♀️: Some of the most incredible sushi I've had in a long time. I settled on the sushi Combo C, but will be coming back very soon to indulge in some of the special rolls!
Jacqueline Wachholz: Their brie and strawberries sandwich is excellent! Read more.
The News & Observer: Part restaurant, part gourmet gift and home furnishings boutique, Zest Café & Home Art has earned a loyal following in North Raleigh. Try the Cabbage Gratin by executive chef James Castellow. Read more.
Neeta Chitre-King: Cute place. A gift shop & cafe. Nice to spen an afternoon with a girlfriend, shop a little, & linger over lunch or coffee. They have a few healthy vegan options too.
9. Irregardless Cafe
8.7
901 W Morgan St (at Tryon Hill Dr), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 53 tips and reviews
Shaghayegh: I loved the hummus. The shrimp and grits was beyond delicious! The steak was great. The vanilla cream brulle drove me crazy, sooooo goooooood! Live music was lovely. Loved everything about this place
Susannah Brinkley: For brunch, try the huevos rancheros for a colorful and flavorful meal.
Beegee Brown: Try the shrimp & grits!
10. Panera Bread
7.6
2410 Landmark Dr, Raleigh, NC
Sandwich Spot · 5 tips and reviews
Kurt Hales: Great friendly staff. I love the healthy options.
Nikki Cormier: The food is good but overpriced and very small portions, especially the pastas. The service here is very slow regardless of how busy they are, but the staff is friendly.
Matthew Clark: Very clean, and very fast!
11. Saint Jacques
8.1
6112 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
French Restaurant · 17 tips and reviews
Thomas Gulisano: As always great continental service with really great French cuisine. A must for lunch or dinner.
Lizzie McLaughlin: One of the best dining experiences of my life! Don't let the outside fool you (it's in a strip mall)... as soon as you walk through the door you are transported to fine dining heaven.
Francela M: Delicioso. Excelent food, excelent service, excelent ambiance.
13. Bangkok Thai
7.7
13200 Falls of Neuse Rd Ste 131, Raleigh, NC
Thai Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews
Rebecca A: Had masaman curry that was awesome.
R. J.: Great service and very nice plate presentation. If you like spicy foods, ask them to prepare it "Thai spicy." Very hot but very good!
Matthew Grimes: The lunch menu is fun, decor is more upscale than most strip mall places in the area. Food was great but ask for more spice if you like it hot!