Meat Up: LaGana’s Smash Burgers Sizzle on West Street
Louis Zouain and partners Carlos Lemus, Sr. and Carlos Lemus Jr. deliver Wagyu beef burgers with a Dominican twist
Category: Food & Drink
Perfect Chemistry: Ajja Restaurant at Two Years
This Five Points establishment from Cheetie Kumar and Paul Siler has cemented their importance on the local and national food scene.
Artful Farming: The Hyper-Local Source for Ingredients at Herons
One Oak Farm grows the fruits, vegetables and herbs that fuel the imaginations of the chefs at the restaurant at The Umstead Hotel & Spa
Destination: Fenton
This mixed retail, food, beverage and entertainment development in Cary boasts commute-worthy eateries with Raleigh roots
On a Roll at Daijobu Restaurant
A new restaurant by the folks behind City Market Sushi delivers exquisite hand rolls and ramen on S. Davie Street
Where to Eat Brunch in Raleigh
Get your friends together for a fun weekend meal — from eggs to bacon, mimosas to coffee, these spots have all the offerings.
Spectator Sport: Local Pubs Where You Can Watch Your Team Play
Cheer on your favorite pro or collegiate team at one of these Raleigh restaurants that offer hearty food, beer and television screens.
Raleigh’s Underground Bar Scene
These subterranean spots in our City of Oaks have a cool, cozy vibe you can’t get at street level.by Emmie Brooks Below our city streets, craft cocktails meet concealed staircases. Raleigh’s underground bars feel like well-kept secrets – intimate, low-lit…
How to Make Wolfe & Porter’s High Lady of the Night Court
This new W. Morgan Street bar has an homey vibe with a menu centered around fun cocktails with cultural and literary references.
Honoring the Classics at Wolfe & Porter
The new community watering hole on W. Morgan Street gets its name from NC literary legends Thomas Wolfe and William Sydney PorterThis new bar on W. Morgan Street gets its name from North Carolina literary legends Thomas Wolfe and William Sydney Porter.
Where to Eat & Drink in Raleigh in 2025
WALTER’s annual list of recommendations from local hospitality pros for the best restaurants, bars, coffee spots and more in the Triangle.
Michelle Woodward’s Favorite Places to Eat and Drink
The owner of DICED salad bars shares where she goes for quick meals, special dinners and more in the Raleigh area.
Kevin Ruiz’s Favorite Place to Eat and Drink
The chef of ORO shares where he goes for quick meals, special dinners and more in the Raleigh area.
Linda Nguyen’s Favorite Places to Eat and Drink
The content creator behind Linda Eats World shares where she goes for quick meals, special dinners and more in the Raleigh area.