New American Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

“Stopped at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. If you're a vegetarian your options are really only salads or the butternut squash ravioli, but don't let this deter you from coming. The butternut squash ravioli was the best ravioli I've ever had. It was rich and creamy with the perfect mix of mushroom and sweetness from the squash. The marinated avocado salad was delicious as well. I don't usually like blue cheese but it was very mild in this dish. The people I was with ordered the pot pie which they said was great. The service was also great and everyone was extremely friendly. Would 100% recommend.“

“Wow! I was encouraged by the reviews; however Michael made our experience one to remember! He was attentive and genuine. We were celebrating my bday so we started with dessert!! The best benets ever!!! The oysters are fresh and perfectly charred. Gumbo was one for the books. Do not hesitate to eat here!“

“Fabulous service at the bartop. Roy's recommendations were impeccable and considerate of dietary restrictions. The food was outstanding and wine pairings complemented well. Highly recommend sourcing from the starters and sides to get the most variety, unless you wish to commit to the steak or full entree. Oysters and acorn squash were a great combo. I appreciated the ability to do a GF dessert (elevated ice cream sundae!) to top off the night. Thank you!!“

“While visiting Raleigh, we stopped in to this delightful hot honey chicken eatery. I had the Carolina Reaper. Advice: Get the sauce on the side. It is a spicy devil. My everlasting love for eternity got the classic, which we split, of course. We shared fries with 2 different aioli sauces. We also shared a side of Mac and cheese. A little dry but quite tasty. No drinks or desserts this time, but I'm sure we will be returning.“

“A swanky & tasty place for brunch. They had their own unique stamp on everything, from the steak & eggs to the chairs, & silverware.“

“SERVICE/ATMOSPHERE:This place was lovely. All the staff were so sweet and helpful. Definitely a gem in downtown, great for a date or an intimate catch up with an old friend.FOOD:We started with the pimento cheese, local jam, and fig tostadas, which were INCREDIBLE!! A must have if you visit here.I got the portobello mushroom and avocado grilled cheese with tomato soup, which was okay. The cheese and avocado together were a bit heavy. My partner got the burger, which he said was awesome! He said the hand cut fries were very good.OVERALL:We had a lovely time. Shoutout to our server Dvir, impeccable vibes from him.“

“Had the best meal ever, again! I'm never disappointed when I eat at J Alexanders. The wait was an hour, so we sat at the bar. Emily took care of us with another handsome (African-American) man (wish I would have gotten his name). They were both so attentive and detail oriented. I can't say enough about my favorites offerings... ThaiKai Salad, Steak and Frites (perfect temperature) and the Carrot Cake. The service and atmosphere are wonderful too but will take second place to the fabulous food.“

“Really really enjoyed the visit! Old World decor and charm, great service, Thanks Kayla, wonderful selection of authentic Tapas, I need to go back, there's so much more unexplored to try! Maybe just seafood this time. There are so many combinations. Keep up the great work!“

“Romantic 32nd anniversary. Cocktails, dinner and service were perfecto.“

“Our meal was phenomenal. One of the best meals of my life. We ordered the spinach dip, mushroom vandouvan, spanakopita, brussels sprouts, and chocolate mousse cake. Every bite was amazing. The mushroom dish was especially decadent and I was delighted to see that it was vegan. We are trying to eat more plant-based meals, so we booked our anniversary dinner here and I am beyond glad that we did. We will certainly be back. 10/10 highly recommend.“

“Pricey but great food and service . Nice experience for sure !“

“Our experience at Seasons 52 was excellent, start to finish. Our server was courteous, well spoken and timely in attention to every detail. The food was delicious...good portions and well prepared. A perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, or meet with extended family and friends. Thank you.“

“Nothing beats a passionate chef. Tonight was my first experience, and it's only the beginning! The staff was amazing and did not make me feel rushed. 5-star plus. I've never been to a restaurant where all the mussels were open and full of flavor until Northside Bistro. It was impressive and absolutely delicious, and they also serve some of the best cocktails I've ever had!“

“I am at Glenwood often and love the main dining area and the atmosphere. The food is great especially the salmon.“

“A foodie's delight, Stanbury has set the bar high for any newcomers to the Raleigh food scene. They have some of the freshest seafood I have eaten in the area. They layer complex textures and flavors, and the balance of salt, fat and acid in every dish is near perfect. Their menu rotates, but the standouts during our last visit were the bone marrow, oysters minuet and the steak (when we went it was served with a mole/bbq sauce on the side...mmmm). Stanbury has been our favorite restaurant in Raleigh for over a decade, and I don't see anyone toppling them in the near future.“

“Had a great dinner with my cousin and her husband Saturday night. I got the Buffalo Chicken Meatballs with Blue Cheese Cream sauce and had it on a bed of the OG Mac N' Cheese... WOW! So good!!! Everyone enjoyed their meal. Great food and service was excellent!!“

“Grows excellent with all 4 of us . He was so pleasant and helpful.“

“Great vibe, friendly staff, nice game selection! Had an awesome time!!“

“Came in on a BUSY Sunday for a pick up order, decided I really wanted a milkshake, last minute. Brianna greeted us with a warm welcome and made my milkshake right away!!10 thumbs up to Brianna for making the BEST peanut butter oreo milkshake in record time!!!“

“We ate here for our anniversary and really enjoyed it! We made reservations for 2 at the bar because all the table reservations before 9 pm were full, but when we arrived, a table was open and offered to us, which was really nice! (LIkely, we also would have been happy at the bar, but I'm pregnant, so the comfy booth seat was welcome.) The service was superlative, both from our attentive server and others who jumped in any time they walked by and saw something that could be done. The non-alcoholic cocktail was fantastic! Both food and drink menus are curated rather than extensive. We are parents of a small child who rarely get out to restaurants, so when we do go, we love to taste a variety of options on the menu. Your ordering style may vary. For starters, we ordered the yellowfin crudo (a standout and possibly the best dish from my perspective) and crispy porcelet belly (very tasty, although the skin was more tough and chewy than crispy). The manchego-herb biscuits were amazing in taste and texture, like, how do they do that? For entrees, we had the lamb loin and bavette steak. My lamb was nice, but the flavor of the steak dish (my husband's) was unreal. (Normally, I would have ordered the seafood, but the only option was swordfish, and I had already used up my weekly serving of potentially-high-in-mercury seafood with the yellowfin crudo, worth it!) After sharing two appetizers, biscuits, and an entree each, we were really full. However, I had been anticipating the triple cheesecake with rhubarb, so we got a portion to go. It was unusual - very strong on the savory cheese flavor in the cake - but we both really liked it. (Would I have liked more rhubarb? Yes, but I love rhubarb, and not everyone agrees. Rhubarb skeptics, this is a safe dish for you.) Two starters, two entrees, a side, two drinks each, and one dessert put our total just north of $200. Not a huge consideration for us, but it's a small-ish space with dark decor and modern, minimal lighting. I've spoken with others who remembered it as a bit cramped. The music is... not quiet... with prominent bass, but we sat next to each other and were able to talk. We definitely plan to go back. Edited to add: We were also really impressed by the short ticket times! Our food came out very promptly, and we finished three courses and had our take-out dessert ready to go in just over an hour. We also didn't feel rushed, as though we could have lingered without any pressure from the server to free up the table. As folks who no longer get out much, that's a huge plus.“

“Staff was extremely friendly and very attentive to our needs highly recommended.This was our 1st time visiting this place since we are from Orlando,fl and if we come back we would def come back to visit.“

“Delicious chocolates and fun gift items! The food is great, too!“

“I cannot say enough great thing about The Oak!! We got the Birria tacos to start and they were amazing, the perfect blend of savory and spice. The drinks were fantastic, the Pirates Garden was the BEST cocktail I've had in a long time??For dinner we had the pork shoulder and sea bass. The pork shoulder was served over a bed of delicious & creamy Mac n cheese and the Brussel sprouts... the entire dish was mouth watering. I highly recommend this place to EVERYONE!“

“The food & service were excellent.“

“Hadn't been to YH in a long while. Was a busy Sunday afternoon so had to wait a while and waited a bit for our waitress to come but the service was great once it started and the food was very good. I had the Korean BBQ Cheesesteak...didn't eat a lot of the bread, just the toasted part.. It was delicious...as was the Cocacola chocolate dessert! I will definitely go back for those items!Parking: There are a few parking spaces right next to the restaurant but those can fill up quickly. There is a parking deck directly across from the restaurant and a couple others available of you want to enjoy a nice little walk.“

“Delicious food, delightful outdoor dining, service is excellent!“

“Service was excellent and very good food!“

“These guys were great stop by get a wrap and pick up a few of the Grab N Go meals from the freezer. Or order the weekly meal plan.“

“Thank you for catering our soccer banquet on such short notice! The food was amazing and your communication made everything run smoothly. We appreciate everything and look forward to utilizing your services again!“

“Some great food items, the Maria quesadilla with shrimp is really good, make sure Maria is there to make it. Sunday breakfast omelettes all day, I like to get grits and hash browns or home fries with the hearty omelette. Good Burgers here, worth the money here, don’t be afraid to edit them. Upgrading to buffalo chips (seasoned potato slices fried) from fries for 2 bucks is worth every penny. Fries are also good. Great shrimp tacos for 3 bucks on Wednesday. Wings are pretty good, they’re on special Tuesday, garlic parm sauce style are delicious. Best 4 dollar side salad I get weekly too. Good people come here too for brewskies and/or shots, I love the regulars here. Thanks for reading.“

“The burger was better than I remembered—buttered potato roll, house-ground chuck cooked to medium, and I swear, is this mayonnaise house made? So creamy. Great service from Brennan (sp?) on a Monday night and got to try a Belgian style NC brew from Four Saints that was so good. Thanks, Raleigh Times. Still the best food and vibe downtown.“

“Love the redo of the interiors. Very nice. Good vibes from staff all around. Menu really nice. Great selections. I had the grouper which was delish and my friend had the quail special which was very nice as well. Service was superb. Will definitely come back!“

“We visited Wye Hill this past Saturday for brunch. We made a reservation online and you get a confirmation. Before the reservation, they texted clear instructions of where to park (free/paid), which was nice. The reservation we made was for the rail seating, but they have other options where you can sit. The outdoor patio is huge with ample seating for a variety of party sizes.The hostess that greeted us and the one that seated us were both very pleasant. Our server was Noah, who did an amazing job. Never rushed us, always checked in at the right time. I love the concept that whoever is available brings the food and drinks as they're ready. This gives the servers who are busy, a chance to wait on their tables as needed without the food/drinks waiting on them.The water cups that they brought out both had random things floating in them. The table that we were seated on wasn't the cleanest, but we were also sitting outside.Drinks: They have a large selection of cocktails and beer. We tried the bloody mary and the Astral Whip IPA. Both were good. The bloody had a slight kick but nothing overwhelming so many could enjoy it. The IPA was flavorful and refreshing.Food: The brussels sprouts. Enough said!!! They were SO good and flavorful. I am still thinking about them to this day. They do provide large portions which is nice given the price. The sauce on the brussels sprouts wasn't lacking and was fabulous. 10/10. The brunch options we ordered were omelette and a breakfast sandwich. The omelette looked fabulous and it's nice to have a meatless option. I ordered the breakfast sandwich without the sausage. I would have subbed a meatless option but they didn't have any. The egg wasn't fried as stated, more over medium. The yolk was messy and it was difficult to eat the sandwich as a sandwich. The breakfast potatoes weren't seasoned much and were very bland.They do charge a small kitchen fee of 3% on the total bill. Before the tip, we spent $82.79. Overall, we enjoyed the atmosphere and the food/drinks. We will come back and try new items.“

“Magic favorite place to go. Great service great food great location.“

“This restaurant/ lounge is located in the Renaissance hotel. The food is very good,the atmosphere is great. What makes this place stand out is the service. The Assistant manager Mr Limon was fantastic,he made sure that the customer was first,the food was hot ,the location clean. If you ever stay at this particular hotel make sure you stop by for a great breakfast.“

“Absolutely loved the food and atmosphere. My fiance took me here for my birthday and it was definitely a vibe. The only negative is that they do not have enough outdoor heaters for you to enjoy the rooftop in cooler months so we had to dine inside but the inside view was still lovely. The ribs, wings, and charcuterie board were all delicious especially the ribs! Would for sure go back.“

“Cool place to play trivia or to watch a game. They have a good selection of drinks and food items. During those times the bar will be pretty busy but they'll usually find a way to seat you or you might be able to grab a spot at the bar. In terms of food I recommend their hot dogs (tasty and good price) as well as their chicken tenders and fries. If you like home made chips that's also a good option for you as the portion is generous. The Reuben is VERY salty so I don't recommend it.“

“What a good place to visit. Was recommended this place by a colleague and I was glad to visit. Very nice service, quick, attentive. Great food, great selection of local beers and beers from neighbouring areas. Had the Daddy's Philly with onion rings - it was great tastewise but next time I'll make sure to get a regular burger (didn't notice the word "roll" in the burger's description, my bad :-). Unfortunately, the milk shake machine was broken during my visit, otherwise I would definitely get a milk shake for dessert. You can even buy a Bad Daddy's T-shirt here :)“

“Great service and food. Menu has limited choices but all have great ingredients to make it hard to choose. I selected the burger which was cooked to order and had an amazing jam on it that added sweetness. Thick patty and very fresh bun. Fries were fantastic! Neighbor had fish tacos that looked amazing.“

“Great place to eat; they definitely took care of us! Plenty of portions and friendly staff. Great atmosphere!“

“My recent visit to Jose and Son Mexican Restaurant in Raleigh left me thoroughly impressed. From the moment we walked in, Tontesa, our waitress, showered us with exceptional service, especially considering our large family, predominantly comprised of kids.One of the standout features of our dining experience was the generous portion sizes of the food. Whether it was the sizzling fajitas or the mouthwatering enchiladas, every dish exceeded expectations in both flavor and quantity. Jose and Son certainly understand the importance of satisfying their patrons' appetites!Tontesa's attentive and friendly demeanor added an extra layer of enjoyment to our meal, making us feel welcomed and valued throughout our time there. Her ability to manage our bustling group with grace and efficiency was truly commendable.As we left, already planning our next visit to Raleigh, we couldn't help but reflect on the delightful experience we had at Jose and Son Mexican Restaurant. With its warm atmosphere, delicious food, and outstanding service, it's a place we eagerly anticipate returning to. Highly recommended for anyone craving authentic Mexican cuisine in a family-friendly setting.“

“Great place, friendly staff good portions for the price. Very clean. I highly recommend their chicken salad.“

“It's always a good experience at Mandolin. We go for brunch and always enjoy the atmosphere and food. We had the Eggs Benedict and The Country Breakfast. The food was fresh tasting and delicious. Our waitress was charming and attended to our needs.“

“The prime rib special was very good. Cooked to order and was delicious. The whole dining experience was very enjoyable before a concert across the street. Would definitely go here again before attending another concert at the Performing Arts Center in Raleigh.“

“Staff was very knowledgeable & friendly“

“Delicious food! We loved the fried green tomatoes, shrimp & grits and the shrimp po boy. The banana pudding and chocolate pecan pie took things to a heavenly level!!! Service could have been a bit better as used plates were left in the table an extended period of time after we finished eating the various courses. We will go back! A great southern gem!?“

“This restaurant will forever in my list as to go to restaurant. It made our dining experience memorable! The food is great and the service was excellent! Highly recommended!“

“We had an excellent dinner for our group this evening. We had a large group, we were seated and served very quickly. I would absolutely recommend this for a great dinner and wonderful staff. Scott, Rick and Susan went above and beyond to make sure our experience was wonderful.“

“From beginning to end— exceptional service! The food was flavorful and very good! I was so impressed! Met up with a old friend and our food was delicious and hot! Next time I will try the jerk chicken— looked over my shoulder at other plates! Loved it! I“

“I've been told about the Beer Garden but hadn't made it yet. I just got off a plane and needed cupcakes for a birthday. I landed at Gigi's and saw all these people and outdoor seating, so it must be a hoping good place. Looked up, and it's rhe Beer Garden. I was able to get a closed in table in the corner. Private and people watching... good combo. My server, Conrad, was great! Good conversation and great food recommendations. The spicy sauce for the tacos was on time! The Mozzarella risotto balls were so cheesy and delicious. Per the recommendation, I also got some sort of pineapple cider. Dry and not too sweet. Great food, great patio, nice wood decor inside. I do not drink beer, but if you can't find a beer or cider you like here, it's a problem. I will be back!“