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.
Category: Food & Drink
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.
WALTER’s Top Stories of 2024
What did Raleigh folks read about this past year? Our most-clicked articles include pieces about music, homes and restaurants.
A Grand Performance at Tamasha
Mike Kathrani and Tina Vora’s fine-dining restaurant offers modern, complex Indian cuisine in North Hills in a luxe atmosphere.
Jeff Bramwell’s Thanksgiving Wine Picks
Figulina wine director Jeff Bramwell share’s his vino recommendations come Thanksgiving, all found locally at Raleigh Wine Shop.
Thanksgiving Recipes from Figulina
David Ellis and Samantha Taylor combine their heritages to pull off a Friendsgiving themed meal. Here are two of their prized recipes.
Coffee with Character: Great Neighborhood Spots
These new-ish additions to Raleigh’s coffee scene each have their own vibe — plus delicious lattes, pour-overs, tea and more!
Shaping Traditions at Figulina
David Ellis and Samantha Taylor’s pasta-centric restaurant combines British and Southern influences and showcases their love of entertaining.
11 Dive Bars and Classic Watering Holes in Raleigh
We surveyed local food industry folks: here are their go-to spots to crab a casual beer, easy mixed drink and maybe a snack or two.
10 Rooftop Bars in Raleigh
Fall is the perfect season to linger outdoors — here are some of Raleigh’s best rooftop bars to hang outside as the weather cools down.
20 Years Sober by Scott Crawford
The Raleigh chef and advocate for a healthy restaurant industry reflects on the hard-won personal milestone that got him where he is today.
Memories of Seaboard Cafe
As the Seaboard Station gets redeveloped, longtime fans celebrate Rick Perales’ restaurant in Logan’s Garden Shop.