New American Restaurants in Raleigh, NC

“We recently were there for our 53rd Anniversary dinner. We had fabulous food and our waiter PJ was awesome. So when our niece's birthday needed a celebratory lunch, hands down we all voted for Seasons 52. As luck would have it, PJ was our waiter, and he did not disappoint. So attentive. And everyone's meal was fantastic!“

“Had dinner on Wednesday evening. The food was fantastic and the service (thanks to Franklin) was professional, timely and courteous. I would recommend this restaurant to everyone.“

“I made a big mistake. The manger Ryan, took care of me and my embarrassing moment and saved the day. He was kind and understanding. The service and food are always great! We come here for business meetings however it’s a solid go to anytime.“

“Service was excellent and very good food!“

“Great food and overall dining experience. The Mac & cheese to share is out of this world.“

“It has to be one of my favorite restaurants for brunch in Raleigh.“

“Excellent service and food quality! We had cocktails and a light appetizer while waiting for a table. Then once seated, the two of us ordered: three small plates, one large plate, and a dessert all to share. The timing was perfect. Each item came out separately, with an appropriate pause in between. We were not rushed or overwhelmed. Staff was very attentive without ever being anywhere close to overbearing.“

“What an all around amazing night at Second Empire! Our family gathered there to celebrate our son's wedding. The personal service the bride and groom received was way beyond expectations. Everyone made them feel so special! From start to finish, the evening was exceptional. The food was so yummy and there were even options for those in our group, myself included, who were vegan/vegetarian. And it wasn't just a salad. Just ask the server! Ours was well versed in what the chef could prepare for us. The presentation of the food to our party of 13 was also super cool...they brought out all of the entrees at once! Also there is an elevator to help those with mobility issues. Thanks to everyone for helping to make this special day even more special!“

“Christmas Eve dinner 2025. Everything delicious. Counter seating, so entertaining watching the pace and positive attitudes of those working the line. Roasted oysters, agnolotti divine, NC fish perfect. Staff friendly and, well, just a special evening all together. We have only been twice, but were greeted like regulars.“

“This is the best restaurant I been to in a long time and it was one waitress that stood out to me cause her customer service was awesome her name was Malayna and she made me and my husband very welcome…i will be back when i visit the Raleigh again….“

“The best chicken and waffles I've ever had.“

“When in Raleigh, will make sure to make this a regular must visit! 😋“

“We celebrated my birthday at The Oak last night and had an amazing experience. Our server, John, was fantastic, and the Wright Flight cocktail is a must if you love gin. We loved the bone marrow starter, my husband’s ribeye was incredibly tender, and the confit duck tasted like fall on a plate. The Espresso Martini Affogato and peanut butter pie were perfect desserts. They even sent us home with mini banana breads! The Oak is officially my new favorite spot in Raleigh.“

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

“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.“

“We went tonight for the first time. Our server, Aaron, was amazing! All of his recommendations were on point! We will be back for more oysters, whipped feta and ,of course, the amazing mules!!!“

“I can see why this restaurant was on the Michelin Guide for Raleigh. The ambiance when you walk in, is so cozy. However, the food was AMAZING. All the flavors were there. The yellowtail crudo had to be my favorite dish. The rice cake they put on top is to die for, and dipping it in the yellowtail was chefs kiss. The catfish was their special and it was perfectly lightly battered and fried! Cocktails were unique and held lots of flavor. Definitely ask the waitress or waiter about the speakeasy, you’ll need a key to go! The service was 10/10, a great date night“

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

“Wye Hill is hands down our favorite dining experience in Raleigh. Approachable, relaxing and fun, but also elevated, trendy and DELICIOUS! A fabulous date night spot. Fun for a family outing. Great place to hang with friends. An all around fantastic experience!“

“OMG….this place was delicious!! So glad we found it on a random mommy/daughter get away!
Nick our server was perfection, always on time and made excellent recommendations!
The grilled cheese was a 10, followed by the bruschetta, and the mozzarella caprese panini.
I would most definitely return!“

“Excellent beer choices and service!“

“Wow. Tyler was hands down the BEST server I’ve ever had. Hilarious, and despite a huge rush from the Canes game, we felt as attended to as if we were the only ones in the restaurant. Place is lovely, Oak Smash was great. I cannot stress how much I enjoyed Tyler’s service at Oak. I hope a manager sees this and commends him“

“Great date night resteraunt. Service was fast and friendly. Food was fresh and delicious. The restaurant was quiet enough for conversation. The radio was not blasting and the tables were not too close. Restrooms were nice and clean. Its a but pricey but well worth it.“

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Margaux’s in Raleigh dazzled me! The outdoor seating set the perfect vibe, and my waiter Bill was phenomenal—attentive, engaging, and professional, just like the whole staff. Every plate was art, every bite divine, and that key lime pie? Pure transcendence. Effervescent culinary journey with next-level flavors—Perfect kickoff to my Labor Day weekend. I’d recommend it in a heartbeat!“

“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.“

“Lo recomiendo 10/10 muy buen restaurante“

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

“Michelle was a pleasure! This place has only had a couple owners since opening in 1984. Kid friendly lunch spot, they also serve brunch! Patty Melt was delicious and so was the Cowboy Burger. Ordered a single pancake and it was almost as big as the plate! We will definitely be coming back, good value for the prices.“

“Good selection of beers on tap or in can, including a house IPA. The inside dining room is small and outdated, but the balcony overlooking the lake is where it's at. Additionally, I have tried several dishes (pizza, Philly cheese steak, Rachel) and all of them are top notch.“

“Fabulous food, cocktails and atmosphere!“

“Now I don’t know if these items are still on the menu but my friend and I came here a few months back. We had the spicy pineapple margarita & Doppelgänger(the drink was strong as heck)
Emeralds coast shrimp & Filet with bearnaise. The food was absolutely delicious. I believe it was Katy & Tanya who waited on us, they were great! We sat at the bar… we just got done shopping. This place is worth the price!“

“Fast service very friendly“

“Great food, great vibe. We sat inside on the 2nd floor. Bartender was awesome! Foods and drinks we delish. Definitely going to be a new spot for us!“

“The best tasting grit in town they were very good👅👅👅“

“It’s great!! We really enjoyed triangle restaurant week!!!“

“So my first take on the place is really nice. The atmosphere is good. You can sit outside, enjoy things and they have a booth and they also have a bar. Where you can sit at the counter and eat there and see the many different beer.. if you also a type and don't what beerl you want, you can get something that's called a flight. And it's like a big shot glass, we'll a little bit bigger, with 4 different types of beer flavors. They menu is scan with phone for drinks and food. So they open up at 11 o'clock everyday. They only do breakfast like brunch on the weekend, thst is Saturday and Sunday. So in addition to the brunch on Saturday and Sunday, you can get the regular menu too. I had some of the appetizers.The honey barbecue wings are delicious. Their pork pot stickers are really good as well. Then they have like a moroccan meatball appetizer, fried calamari. I finally got to taste the salmon. It was overcooked by maybe 3 minutes. It was still good, it didn't have enough glaze, so I had to ask for some more glaze. I would give the salmon maybe a 7, maybe 6.5 presentation was nice.. I got to taste my co-workers, Mac and cheese. The presentation was nice and it was good, so I give it a 7.5, maybe 8. They had enough cheese in there. So now, as far as the rib, they had, it could have been a little more tinder, my coat work I had, but because of the pub, not bad. So we could say 7.5, it was pretty big. You'll see the pictures as well.“

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

“Well the food was good, the service was pretty good, the prices were moderate however for the amount of money I feel like the surroundings may have been a little bit more luxurious. It was almost like a high-end cafeteria as far as the ambience was concerned. Other than that the menu was good you should try it!“

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

“Very good food and service!“

“Great Mac and cheese AND offer gluten free! best of all! usually when a place offers gluten free, you have to settle for only one item. but here there were lots of choices. very pleased. could not tell the difference in this gluten free dish and non gluten free. fantastic taste! great job!“

“Jamie and Marie are awesome. Drinks were amazing!! Desserts were also amazing!! Espresso martini was the best I’ve ever had.“

“We had our wedding at The Big Easy. From the moment we arrived, the team at The Big Easy made us feel welcome and cared for. Gilbert and Steve went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, and their attention to detail truly stood out. The entire staff worked together seamlessly, creating an atmosphere that was both inviting and professional. The service was not only efficient but also delivered with genuine warmth, which made our experience memorable. It’s rare to find a venue where every member of the team is so committed to excellence, but The Big Easy has achieved just that. Thank you, Gilbert, Steve, and the staff, for making our time at The Big Easy exceptional. We look forward to returning and highly recommend this venue to anyone seeking outstanding service paired with a welcoming environment.“

“good food fast service 👌“

“Lovely service. Not crowded. Pleased to have it in the main building as the other just feels more cold cafeteria. More food than three old ladies could eat. Carol singer was loud and made conversation hard as well as being not very good. Of course, what do I know? I do know afternoon tea very well but not much about music. Creative generous arrangement of tea tray and table setting.“

“Good food. Great service! Kelcey was very helpful and very attentive to our needs. She handled multiple tables all the while answering questions about the area. She is a great asset to the restaurant!“

“We decided to pop in Good Day Good Night for an after dinner drink. There were 5 of us. We each ordered 1 drink and one person ordered dessert. Her coffee finally arrived, after she finished her dessert. The rest of us had to wait over 30min for our drink. I ordered a White Russian. It was so iced down, the ice had melted and the drink just watery whatever. Our server just acted like we were bothering him, each time we asked about the status of our drink order. My drink was the only mixed drink. The others were a shot of bourbon, and 3 decafs (the coffee was already made) Next time we want to stop somewhere for an after dinner drink, it won't be here.“

“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“